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RABY, Richard K. Raby

(Abstracted from the July 17, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

Richard K. Raby, 86, died suddenly Monday (July 15, 2013) at his residence. He was a native of Memphis, TN, and lived most of

his life there. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Waycross. He graduated from Memphis Technical High School and

attended the University of Memphis. He joined the United States Navy during World War II and was a combat air crewman

serving in the Atlantic, Pacific and China. He retired in 1988 after 40 years in the newspaper business and moved to St. Simons

Island before coming to Waycross in 1999. He was very helpful in preparing programs for the Baptist Village choir over the last

10 years. He was a son of the late Glynn Raby and Nina Mortan Raby. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty

Tinsley Raby, two daughters, Patricia Wright and Grace Raby, and three sisters. The survivors include two sons, Donald Raby

(wife Brenda), of Orange Park, FL, and Steve Whitecloud, of Arizona; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A

memorial service will be Thursday at The Mitchell Chapel at Baptist Village. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral

Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RACKLEY, James Allen Rackley, Jr

(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)

Born April 22, 1947 – died October 8, 2010. No services held at this time.

RACKLEY, James H. Rackley

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, December 19, 2012)

James H. Rackley, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 09, 2012, at Langdale Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born

on April 25, 1919 near Ty Ty, Georgia to the late Edna Whitfield and Charles Harrison Rackley. He retired in 1985 from Owens-

Illinois where he worked as a maintenance planner and dispatcher. A veteran of World War II, he saw duty in British Columbia

and Alaska where he served in the construction of the Alaska Highway. Afterwards, he saw duty in the Pacific Theater serving

in Hawaii and Iwo Jima until the War's end. He received the Bronze Star. He attended Valdosta High School and Massey

Business College in Jacksonville, Florida where he was employed by International Harvester Corporation. An avid Georgia

football fan, he loved playing all types of sports. Tennis, however, was his passion. He enjoyed playing with family and friends

until the age of 86. As the spiritual leader of his family he loved serving the Lord and was an active member of Greenwood

Baptist Church where he was a deacon. His family was the joy of his life. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 65

years, Irene Corbett Rackley. His love for his family was evident to all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was

preceded in death by his brothers Eston Rackley and Norman E. Rackley; sister, Blanche Rackley Simms; and son-in-law, Ray S.

Register. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Brenda Register of Valdosta, and Terrie (Marvin) Head of

Douglasville, Georgia; one son, Jerry (Marsha) Rackley of Valdosta; two grandchildren Misty (Bo) Yeargan of Ray City and Justin

(Ashley) Rackley of Valdosta; two great-granddaughters, Savannah Rueff of Ray City and Anna Logan Yeargan of Baxley; and a

number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 12, at Sardis Baptist Church in Echols County.

Interment was at Carter Cemetery. Donations may be made to Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Dr. Valdosta, GA 31602.

Carson McLane Funeral Home served the family.

RACKLEY, Minnie Irene Corbett Rackley

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, March 27, 2013)

Mrs. Minnie Irene Corbett Rackley, 93, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Langdale Hospice House after a brief

illness. She was born on July 28, 1919 in Echols County to the late Minnie Lee and Staten W. Corbett. She graduated from

Echols County High School and served as a parachute packer at Moody Air Force Base and Robins Air Force Base during World

War II. She worked with Gulf Life Insurance and in retail sales. Mrs. Irene was a Godly wife and mother and a faithful member

of Greenwood Baptist Church. Cooking, loving her family and friends and working in her yard were her passions. Being the

youngest of her siblings, she became the family historian which gave her great pleasure. She was a loving and devoted wife,

mother grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Survivors include her two daughters, Brenda Register of Valdosta,

and Terrie (Marvin) Head of Douglasville, GA; one son, Jerry (Marsha) Rackley of Valdosta; two grandchildren Misty (Bo)

Yeargan of Ray City and Justin (Ashley) Rackley of Valdosta; two great-granddaughters, Savannah Rueff of Ray City and Anna

Logan Yeargan of Baxley; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her

husband of 65 years, James H. Rackley; five brothers- Warren (Tobe) Corbett, J.L. (Tince) Corbett, Oswald Corbett, Johnnie

Corbett and Hansel Corbett; one sister, Norma C. Hughes; and a son-in-law, Ray S. Register. Funeral services were held Sunday,

March 17, 2013 at Sardis Baptist Church in Echols County . Interment followed in Carter Cemetery. The family gratefully

acknowledges thanks to caregivers, Kayla Morgan, and the dedicated professionals and staff of Hospice of South Georgia.

Donations may be made to Langdale Hospice House, c/o Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Dr. Valdosta, GA 31602.

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RADEMACHER, Loren L. Rademacher

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 20 August 2017)

Loren L. Rademacher, age 94, of Dowling Park, FL entered eternal life on Sunday, August 20, 2017, surrounded by his family

after a long and happy life. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances (Bixler) Rademacher. Born July 24, 1923 in Loup City,

Nebraska, Loren was the fifth son of Henry and Catherine (Patz) Rademacher. He spent his childhood on the family farm, and

graduated as valedictorian of Wiggle Creek School in 1941. He attended Hastings Business College in Hastings, Nebraska before

going to work for the War Department in Washington, DC in 1942 where he was among the first employees at the newly

constructed Pentagon. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943, serving in the Pacific theater aboard the aircraft carrier, USS

Cabot (CVL-28), and then ashore in Hilo, Territory of Hawaii. He left the Navy as an Aviation Radioman Second Class in

1946. After the war, Loren continued his government service at the Records Administration Center in Omaha, NE, and St.

Louis, MO. In 1957, he went to work for the Atomic Energy Commission in Idaho Falls, ID and later in Germantown, MD. He

retired in 1979 from what had become the Department of Energy. Loren and Frances moved to Advent Christian Village in

Dowling Park, Florida in 2002 following 38 years as a resident of Damascus, MD. In Damascus, he was a member of the Lions

Club, serving as its president, and belonged to the American Legion and the VFW. Loren loved to travel, taking pride in having

visited all 50 states and several European countries. He was a prolific reader and loved studying maps. His family often thought

of him as a human GPS. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and watching sports. In his final years, he also enjoyed visiting

with friends over coffee, attending concerts with Frances, but most of all, visits from his children, grandchildren, and great

grandchildren ranging in age from five months to eleven years. In addition to his wife, Frances, he is survived by his children,

Karen Rademacher (Peter) Walters of Waynesboro, PA; Sandra Rademacher (Anthony) Lombardi of Orrtana, PA; Thomas

Rademacher of Lancaster, CA; a sister, Margaret (Don) Sorensen of Loup City, NE, as well as six grandchildren and eight great

grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Elvin, Leonard, Harry, and Harold. Services will be Monday, August

28, 2017 at Bixler Memorial Chapel, Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made

payable to Advent Christian Village Benevolent Fund, and sent to PO Box 4305 Dowling Park, FL 32064.

RADFORD, George Thomas Radford

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 July 2011)

George Thomas Radford, age 72 of Douglas, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Radford was born January 31, 1937 to the late Bernard Adolfus and Elizabeth Leo Andrews Radford in Broxton. He was an

owner/manager of Industrial Controls in Tifton and he was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Radford was preceded in death by a

sister, Patricia Rowells. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Lie-Nielsen of Broxton; 1 stepdaughter, Amanda (Brock) Askew of

Neptune Beach, FL; 1 stepson, Erik Lie-Nielsen of Winston-Salem, NC; 2 granddaughters, Caroline Askew and Matilda Lie-

Nielsen; 1 grandson, Turner Lie-Nielsen; 1 brother, James Edwin Radford of Tifton; 3 sisters, Mary Frances Mann of Gainesville,

FL, Doris Lane Harvey of Midwest City, OK, and Betty Carolyn Shanks of Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Pridgen Baptist Church

Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RADNEY, Larry Duane Radney

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, August 14, 2013)

Larry Duane Radney, 71, Meigs, was born Aug. 14, 1942, and died Aug. 14, 2013, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. He was a retired

construction worker and painter. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Mary Louis Radney; his mother and father; two

brothers, Glenn Radney and his wife, Elaine Radney, and Carce Radney; and three sisters, Willodean Maxwell, Christine Radney,

Sadie Radney. He will leave behind a son, Larry Duane Radney II, and fiancee, Jessica Walker, both Thomasville; daughters,

DeDe Woodside and Patricia Gunter, Houston, TX, Sandy Stone and husband, Brian Stone, Fort Valley; eight grandchildren; and

three great-grandchildren. The service will be at graveside at Sunset Cemetery in Meigs Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Family and

friends are all welcome to come. — Whiddon Funeral Home.

RADNEY, Louise Treadaway Radney

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 31, 1967)

Louise Treadaway Radney, age 48, died at a Jacksonville hospital last Monday after an illness. She was born in Brooks County,

GA. She lived at Cherry Lake and Valdosta several years where she was employed. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist

Church in Valdosta. Survivors are one daughter, Miss Judy Radney of Valdosta; her mother Mrs. Julia S. Treadaway of

Valdosta; three sisters, Mrs. O. W. Cunningham of Valdosta; Mrs. A. K. Johnson of Jacksonville, and Mrs. H. H. Howard of

Tampa; and one brother, Robert Linton Treadaway of Bloomingdale. Funeral services were held in Immanuel Baptist Church

Wednesday with burial in Concord Cemetery.

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RAFFERTY, Alan Douglas Rafferty

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 30 October 2018)

Alan Douglas Rafferty, age 66, passed away on October 30, 2018. Known to the world as “Doug”, he was born in Louisville, KY on

February 26, 1952, to Harold and Emily Rafferty (neé Kessler) who preceded him in death. Doug attended Carmel High School in

Indiana, where he participated in the radio program gaining on-air experience on the high school’s station, WHJE, and graduated

in 1970. A Communications major, Doug graduated from Indiana University in 1974 with a double minor in Forensic Studies and

Marketing. He began a career in broadcasting for WTTV Channel 4 in Indianapolis. While living in Indiana, he served on the

Carmel Police Department, earning a SCUBA certification to participate on the search and recovery diving squad. He also

volunteered as a deputy for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. In 1991, the Rafferty family relocated to Portland, ME

where Doug became the voice of WGME News Channel 13. He later hosted a regular segment about the wilds of Maine called

“Doug’s Discovery”. In 2007, he was inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. During his long career,

Doug was deeply involved in fundraising for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and other charities.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is an organization very dear to the Rafferty family and Doug participated in ongoing events

and telethons. After more than 32 years in broadcasting, Doug stepped out of the newsroom and into the outdoors, accepting a

position with the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. As the Director of Public Information and

Education, Doug combined his journalism experience with his love of the outdoors. In 2014, the Raffertys relocated to

Thomasville, GA. Being a man of service who loved the community in his new hometown, he drove a school bus for Thomas County

Schools and stayed active in his church until his untimely death. Doug was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife,

Beverly; daughters Sarah and Emily; stepdaughters Michelle and Stephanie; his sister Janet, her husband Don and their three

children. He spread his love for photography, astronomy, fishing and the outdoors to his daughters and stepdaughters. Whiddon

Shiver of Thomasville, GA is entrusted with the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at First Newark Baptist Church in

Thomasville, GA on Wednesday, November 7. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to The Muscular Dystrophy Association at

www.mda.org. Since Doug was a man with a caring heart, always ready to serve his community, we ask that you please perform

an act of kindness or service in his name.

RAGAN, Miss Cora Ragan

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, December 17, 1903)

At the home of her mother about six miles south of town her death occurred. Our sympathy goes out to the unfortunate

bereaved. No record was found of the burial.

RAGAN, Franklin Rudolph Ragan

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 29 September 2017)

Franklin Rudolph Ragan died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at his residence. He was born July 15, 1933, in Colquitt County, son of the

late Artie Franklin Ragan and the late Corby Washington Ragan. On Dec, 27, 1959, in McDonough, he married Juanita Anne

Thacker Ragan, who survives. Mr. Ragan attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton and Southern Technical

Institute in Marietta. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Murphy Drugs and delivered pharmaceuticals for many

years. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Anne Ragan, Thomasville; daughter, Deborah Anne (Kip)

Schoepke, Atlanta; son, Carl Franklin (Tammy) Ragan, Douglas; daughter, Laura Jon (Jeff) Hall; granddaughter, Elizabeth Ragan

(Dustin) Treat, Thomasville; grandsons, Carl Franklin Ragan Jr., Jesse Preston Ragan, both of Douglas; granddaughters, Sarah

Marie (Josh) Robinson, Albany, Wendy Anne (Kenny) Lester, Leesburg; grandson, Kevin Dewayne (Jesenia) Millner Jr., Fort

Hood, TX; six great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Ragan, Thomasville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Whiddon-

Shiver Funeral Home is entrusted with the local arrangements. A separate visitation is at Ricketson Funeral Home, 305 W.

Ward St., Douglas, followed by a graveside service at Broxton City Cemetery.

RAGAN, Jack Ragan

(Abstracted from 29 March 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Jack Ragan, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 22, 2016. Jack was born on April 29, 1920 in Baden, FL. He was

the son of Ocie Bell Rambo and General Monroe Ragan. Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Janet Luedtke

Ragan. Jack was a native of Valdosta, GA but lived in Tallahassee since 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He had multiple careers with Colonial Food Stores, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Smith Kline

Beecham Lab and Avis Rent-A-Car over the course of his lifetime and enjoyed every one of them. Jack enjoyed genealogy and

researching his family history. Jack is survived by his four children: Richard Ragan (Sally Warren) of Mountain View, CA, Kaye

(Dave) Persell of Charlotte, MI, Ann (Philip) Childress of Hillsville, VA and Michael Ragan as well as four grandchildren: Steven,

Laurel, Carey and Nicholas. A celebration of his life was held at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee. Interment

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will be at Columbia Cemetery in Brooks County, GA. Contributions may be made to Columbia Cemetery Committee, Attn: Ronald

Bass, 353 NE Oleander Dr. Pinetta, FL 32350.

RAGANS, Annie Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 29, 1954)

Mrs. Annie Ragans, 67, died Monday night in the Live Oak Hospital from an extended illness. Funeral services were held at

Beulah Baptist Church near Nankin, GA Thursday. Interment was in Columbia Cemetery. Survivors are her husband, five sons,

one sister, three brothers and fifteen grandchildren. Preston Ragans, of Pinetta; and Mrs. O. A. Bass, of Cherry Lake; and Mrs.

A. C. Coody, of Pinetta are among the children.

RAGANS, Annie Ben Wilder Ragans

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 20 December 2018)

Madison, Florida: Mrs. Annie Ben Wilder Ragans, age 98, died on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at her home in Madison, FL. A

Graveside Service will be Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Ragans was born in

Sylvester, GA. She was a homemaker. She has spent most of her life in Madison, FL after moving to Madison from Sylvester.

She was one of seven children. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Madison. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, miniature

horses, and spending time with family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her

parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cosby Leroy Wilder, and by her husband, Paul Benton Ragans, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Letoy

Eileen Ragans Stewart and Terry Ann Ragans Sherrard, both of Lee, FL, one son, Paul Benton Ragans, Jr. , Lee, FL; ten

grandchildren, Jim Stewart, Paula Stewart Ginn, Traci Sherrard Money, Terri Leigh Sherrard McNutt, Amy Letoy Stewart

Kendrick, Henry Jackson Stewart, Emily Hope Sherrard Brooks, Lora Elizabeth Smith, Paul Benton Ragans III, and Barry

Wilder Ragans; nineteen great- grandchildren, and two great- great- grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice

or to Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

RAGANS, Byron Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 13 & August 20, 1954)

Byron Ragans, age 72, lifelong resident of Madison County, died Thursday August 5th, at his home south of Madison after an

extended illness. He was born June 19, 1882 and was married to Miss Josie Hadden on January 19, 1908. She preceded him in

death November 9, 1918. Survivors are one son, Wallace M. Ragans, of Madison; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Merritt, of

Madison, Mrs. Estelle Lewis, of Orlando; Mrs. Billy L. Davis, of Orange Park; two brothers, R. E. and A. E. Ragans, and one sister,

Mrs. S. E. Whitty, all of Lee, also sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lee

Methodist Church with interment in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

RAGANS, C. M. Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 7. 1941)

The many friends of Mrs. C. M. Ragans and children deeply sympathize with them in the death of their husband and father, Mr.

C. M. Ragans, who passed away Monday morning.

RAGANS, Edward Carlyle Ragans

Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 22 February 2017)

Edward Carlyle Ragans, age 71, passed away on February 21, 2017, at his residence in Valdosta, GA. Carlyle was born October 11,

1945 in Valdosta, GA to Waldron Carlyle Ragans and Elizabeth Black Ragans. Carlyle was a graduate of Madison High School and

North Florida Junior College in Madison, FL. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville and received his B.S. degree in

Business Administration Management from Valdosta State College in Valdosta, GA. He served in the Army Reserve as a Supply

Sergeant. Mr. Ragans joined Gold Kist in 1969 and served as a Personnel Manager and Sales Manager at the poultry divisions in

Boaz, AL, Canton, GA and Ellijay, GA before being named West Georgia Division Sales Manager in Carrollton, GA, in 1974. In

1988 he was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Golden Poultry Inc. in Douglas, GA, and served this position

until his retirement in 2003. Carlyle was a member and past Director of the Douglas Rotary Club, Douglas-Coffee County

Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturers Council and Coffee County Cattlemen’s Association. He was also past President of the

Georgia Veterinary Association. Mr. Ragans served as Vice President, Senior Vice President and President of the Georgia Poultry

Federation. He also served on the Georgia Poultry Federation Board of Directors and was a Life Member of the Poultry Leaders

Round Table. Following retirement, Carlyle was a successful co-owner of McEver Meat Inc. and enjoyed his family farm, which

encompassed cattle, agriculture and timber businesses. He was an avid Gator fan and booster. Carlyle loved his family

unconditionally and enjoyed providing them with shared memories of hunting, fishing, vacationing and spending quality time

together. Mr. Ragans was a member of Lee United Methodist Church in Lee, FL. Mr. Ragans was preceded in death by his father

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Waldron Carlyle Ragans, mother Elizabeth Black Ragans, brother Clifford Ragans and niece Misty Hardee. Carlyle is survived by

his wife Debbie Kirkland Ragans, son Lance Carlyle Ragans, daughter Dana Ragans (Ron) Burchfield, sister Annelle Bishop, two

grandchildren, Ragan Hayse Burchfield and Rydge Jones Burchfield, niece Ashley Hardee, great nephew Harrison Buck and

stepdaughters Barbie Heffernan, Kellie (Tony) Tucker, Amie (Tommy) Bendall and Anna Beth (Justin) Purvis. Graveside service

will be Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Macedonia Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home

of Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lee United Methodist Church (103 W Wesley Street, Lee, FL 32059)

or the Macedonia Cemetery Fund (Macedonia Baptist Church, attn. Cemetery Fund, 5539 E US 90, Lee, FL 32059).

RAGANS, George Alexander Ragans Jr.

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 30 October 2017)

George Alexander Ragans, Jr., age 78, of Sneads passed away peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2017, in his home. Delivered by

his grandfather, J.P. Kinsey, M.D., George began his life in Pinetta, FL. He grew up in Madison, FL where he graduated from

Madison High School. After serving in the United States Air Force, he returned home and married his beloved and devoted

wife, Ann Cone Ragans, sharing 54 years of marriage. George then settled into a career of over thirty-four years with the

Florida Department of Corrections beginning in Raiford as one of the original shotgun squad members at Florida State Prison.

Working through the ranks, he retired as Warden of Calhoun Correctional Institution in 1996. One highlight in his career was

breaking ground and overseeing construction of Liberty Correctional Institution, the fastest built institution in Florida, where

he served as Warden. George cherished his family and could be routinely seen supporting them from the classrooms to the

ballfields, dance competitions, and the volleyball courts. He was a longtime member of Sneads First United Methodist Church

where he served as a trustee, board member, and Chairman of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. He was also a member of

the Morocco Shriners and Masons, Greenville Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances and great

grandson, Jon Ryan Beauchamp. Survivors include his wife, Ann; children, Georgia Arnold and husband, Kevin, Kathy Sneads and

husband, Charles, Robert Ragans and wife, Monica; eight grandchildren, Wiley Beauchamp (Meghan), Jon Beauchamp (Kendra),

Jenna Sneads, Dustin Sneads, Kinsey Ragans, Chase Ragans, Brody Ragans, and Mason Ragans; three great-grandchildren,

Fenton, Annabella and Bristol Beauchamp all of Sneads, FL; sister, June Ragans Wood of Tallahassee, FL. George was also

blessed with a multitude of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Sneads First United

Methodist Church with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in

Greenville, FL. Contributions may be made in memory of George to the First United Methodist Church in Sneads, FL or Emerald

Coast Hospice Marianna, FL.

RAGANS, George Jefferson Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 3, 1942)

The community was grieved to learn of the death of George Ragans, which occurred at the home of his son, M. K. Ragans, at

Dowling Park, early Thursday morning, March 26. George Jefferson Ragans was born in Grady County, GA September 15, 1855,

but had lived in Brooks County a number of years prior to his death. In early manhood he was married to Miss Sallie Hudley and

to this union seven children were born, five sons and two daughters. They are B. F. Ragans, Ochlocknee, GA, M. K. Ragans,

Dowling Park, FL, Mrs. O. E. Rudd, Dover, FL, Rufus Ragans, Cairo, GA and Mrs. L. H. Harden, Richland, GA. His wife and one son

preceded him to the grave. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and two brothers and two

sisters, W. J. Ragans, Phil Ragans, Mrs. Jeff Bennett and Mrs. W. P. Willis, all of Brooks County, GA. Funeral services were held

at Columbia Church Friday afternoon. Interment was in Columbia Cemetery.

RAGANS, Gordon Edgar Ragans

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 4 June 2016)

Gordon Edgar Ragans, age 83, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be

Monday, June 6, 2016 at Cherry Lake First Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. He was born in Madison County

where he lived all his life. He worked for Madison County Road Department before retiring, and was a member of Cherry Lake

First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Floyce Anderson Ragans of Madison; 1 son: Julian Ragans of Tallahassee; 1

daughter: Gail (Gary) Henderson of Madison; 4 brothers: Hoyt Ragans, Jimmy Ragans both of Madison; Richard Ragans of Perry

and Gerald Ragans of Palatka; 2 sisters: Carolyn Coody of Madison and Brenda Kaseniak of Brandon; 9 grandchildren and 9 great

grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family.

RAGANS, J. I. Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 21, 1966)

Mr. J. I. Ragans, age 50, died suddenly at his home near Madison Monday while doing some farm work with his tractor. He was

noticed to have slumped over while on the tractor and when help arrived it was apparent that he was dead. Mr. Ragans was a

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lifelong resident of Madison County and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Ragans, Sr. He was engaged in farming, a

member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and a Veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Sibyl and Blanche and one

son Dwight, all of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Sinclair and Mrs. Robbie Nesbit, both of Jacksonville; two brothers, Mr.

Cecil Ragans and Mr. Gordon Ragans, both of Madison; and one uncle Mr. Arthur Ragans and one aunt Mrs. S. E. Whitty, both of

Lee. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.

RAGANS, Kirby Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 14, 1961)

Kirby Ragans, age 77, of Live Oak passed away early Saturday in a Jacksonville hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Ragans

was a native of Cairo, GA but had lived most of his life in Brooks County, GA in the Ochlawilla community. He later moved to Live

Oak where he lived for the past fifteen years. He had been engaged in farming before his retirement. Survivors are five sons,

Leonard and Otham Ragans, both of Live Oak; Preston Ragans, of Pinetta; Girlie Ragans, of Madison; and Lawson Ragans, of

Highlands, CA; four daughters, Mrs. O. A. Bass, of Cherry Lake; Mrs. A. C. Coody, of Pinetta; and Mrs. F. W. Linch and Mrs.

Eugene Lee, Jr., both of Jacksonville; and one brother, Ben Ragans, of Thomasville, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Rudd, of Plant

City, and Mrs. Elizabeth Harden, of Live Oak; and twenty grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Old Columbia

Baptist Church at Nankin, GA with interment in the church cemetery.

RAGANS, Leonard Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 16, 1967)

Leonard Ragans, age 59, died Wednesday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Olin Bass at Cherry Lake. Mr. Ragans was born in

Cairo, GA the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Ragans. He lived a number of years near Dowling Park and spent most of his life

farming. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Olin Bass of Cherry Lake; Mrs. A. C. Coody of Pinetta, Mrs. Folsom Lynch and Mrs.

Eugene Lee, both of Jacksonville; four brothers, Preston Ragans of Pinetta; Othan Ragans of Live Oak; Lawson Ragans of

Lilburn, GA, Girlie Ragans of Madison and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 16th in the

Old Columbia Primitive Baptist Church at Nankin, GA with burial in the church cemetery.

RAGANS, Robert Ragans Jr.

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 14 July 2017)

Robert "Bob" Ragans, Jr. was born in Madison, Florida on May 4, 1933, and died in Orlando, on Monday, July 10th. He is survived

by his wife Carolyn; three daughters Vivian (Don) Rhodes, Joy (Chip) Maynard and Rebecca Ragans (of Raleigh, NC); two

grandchildren Steve and Shannon Rhodes; great-grandson Hunter Rhodes; 1 sister Ann (Lee) Kinard of Panama City, and many

other extended family members. He graduated from University of Florida and was an avid fan of the Gators and the St. Louis

Cardinals. Bob came to Orlando in 1959 and enjoyed serving his clients as a CPA for 45 years. A lifelong fisherman and member

of the Orlando Bass Club, he also enjoyed travel, snow skiing, golf, and nature. He was a devoted member of Park Lake

Presbyterian Church. We will miss his stories, sense of humor, love, and support. A memorial service will be held at Park Lake

Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 15th. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers gifts may be given to Park Lake

Presbyterian's Memorial Fund.

RAGANS, Robert Early Ragans


Robert Early Ragans, age 80, a lifelong resident of Madison County and retired farmer, died early Friday morning at Madison

County Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Lee Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della Ragans, of Lee;

five daughters, Mrs. Irene Andrews, Mrs. A. T. Gibson, Sr., Mrs. J. A. Davis and Mrs. Carl Bevis, all of Madison and Mrs. Rodney

Tyson of Live Oak; five sons, Henry Ragans, Iry A. Ragans, C. Vernon Ragans and George Ragans all of Madison, and J. O. Ragans

of Palatka; one brother, Arthur E. Ragans of Lee; one sister, Mrs. S. E. Whitty of Lee; twenty-one grandchildren and three

great-grandchildren. Services were held at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.

RAGANS, Sallie Shuler Ragans

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 21, 1947)

Mrs. Sallie Shuler Ragans, wife of Arthur E. Ragans, Madison County Supervisor of Registration, died early Wednesday morning

at the home of her son, Waldron Ragans, in Lee, following a prolonged illness. Mrs. Ragans was a member of the Lee School

faculty and had spent the greater part of her life in educational work. She retired from teaching in May 1946 due to ill health.

She was a graduate of Madison High School and the Florida State College for Women. She was a member of the Methodist

Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Bridges, of Jacksonville, in additional to her husband and son. Also six

grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Friday). Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery.

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RAGANS, Wallace McCagel Ragans


Wallace McCagel Ragans, age 60, died Thursday in the Hamilton County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was

employed with the maintenance department with North Florida Junior College before illness caused his retirement. He was born

in Madison County and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ragans. He was a member of the Lee Methodist Church. Mr.

Ragans is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Woodard Ragans of Madison; 2 daughters, Mrs. Annette Hewiett of Live Oak and

Mrs. Mattie Gordie of Madison; 3 sons, W. M. Ragans, Jr., of Perry; James Kelly Ragans of Sebastin, FL and Robert Austin

Ragans of Jewell, KS; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Estelle Lewis of Orlando; Mrs. Myrtle Davis of Orange Park and Mrs.

Mildred Merritt of Madison. Funeral services were held Monday in Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church

cemetery.

RAGSDALE, Deborah Odum Ragsdale

(Abstracted from the 21 May 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Deborah Odum Ragsdale, age 60, passed away Saturday (May 19, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health following an extended illness.

She was born in McRae but grew up all over South Georgia as the daughter of a United Methodist preacher. She resided in

Waycross for 38 years. She was a former English teacher at Ware County High School. During her time as an educator she was

involved in many clubs, enriched the lives of many students and was an avid Gators fan. She was member of Winona Park United

Methodist Church where she was an active member of UMW and the choir. In her leisure time she enjoyed caring for many

creatures, feline and Pokémon. She loved to travel with her family and share adventures making memories with her loved ones.

Her success was marked by her students that went out into the world and made a difference, the witness that she provided to

the world and love she always shared with her family. She was a daughter of the late James Ernest Odum Jr. She is survived by

her husband, Carl Ragsdale of Waycross, two daughters, Jennifer (Arthur) Bialowas of Tallahassee, FL, and Rebecca Ragsdale of

Waycross, her mother, Sylvia Cook Odum of Blackshear, a brother, Charles Ernest (Ronda) Odum of Covington, a sister, Mary

Ethel (Anthony) Griswell of Mitchell, GA, two nieces, Megan (Abe) Kitchens and Johna (Freddy) Castro and a nephew, Charlie

Odum. A memorial service will be Monday at Winona Park United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests

donations made in her honor to Winona Park Methodist Church, 900 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA 31503. Music Funeral Home

is in charge of the arrangements.

RAIF, Maria Angeles Barcelo Raif

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/08/maria-angeles-barcelo-raif/)

Maria Angeles Barcelo Raif, age 82, of Valdosta, mother of Dr. Willy Saurina, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Services will be held at a later date in the Dominican Republic.

RAIFORD, Mose Raiford


Uncle Mose Raiford, well known and old time colored Madisonian, died at his home on Cemetery Hill Monday morning. He was one

of the county’s oldest residents. Funeral will be held this Sunday afternoon in the Madison cemetery.

RAILEY, Christopher Robin Railey


Mr. Christopher Robin Railey, age 41, of Ambrose, GA, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital following an

extended illness. Mr. Railey was born on March 31, 1973, in Douglas, GA, to Cecil Railey and the late Shirley Mae Butler Railey.

Survivors include his wife Pamela Futch Railey of Ambrose, GA; daughter, Kayla (Atlas) Hough of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren,

Kallaway Hough and A.B. Hough both of Douglas, GA; his father, Cecil Railey of Ambrose, GA; 3 brothers, Johnny (Brenda) Railey

of Douglas, GA; Michael (Cathy) Railey of Denton, GA; and Lamer Railey of Ambrose, GA; 1 sister, Shonta Fisher of Virginia, and

several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Mae Railey. Graveside service was Tuesday, July 1,

2014, at Bethany Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RAINES, Bennett N. Raines


Bennett N. Raines, age 77, of Rt. 5, Lakeland, FL passed away in the Bartow Hospital. March 9th. Mr. Raines was a native of

Hamilton County and moved to Lakeland 39 years ago. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Vannie V. Raines; five sons, Aubrey N.

Raines; Thomas O. Raines; and Buford E. Raines, all three of Lakeland; Vernon R. Raines, of Beaumont, TX; and Elvoy Raines, of

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Bartow; two sisters, Mrs. Alphia Smith of Ocala and Mrs. Adele Hicks, of Madison; nineteen grandchildren and twenty-three

great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Gapway Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

RAINES, Bill Browning Raines

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 6, 2010)

Bill Browning Raines, age 81, passed away November 4, 2010 at his home in Madison, Florida. Graveside Service will be on

Sunday, November 7, 2010, 2:00 pm at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison, Florida. Family will receive friends Saturday, November

6, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EST at the home of Pat Raines at 602 NE Duval Pond Road in Madison. Mr. Raines was a lifelong

resident of Madison County. He was a former City Manager of Madison and a member of the First Baptist Church of Madison.

He is survived by is wife “Pat” Patricia Raines of Madison, and three sons, Timmy Raines (Cathy) of Madison, FL, Bill Baker

Raines of Greensboro, NC, Ricky Raines (Helen) of Dayton, OH; one brother-in-law, Butch Baker (Susie) of Madison; seven

grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Raines, Kristie & Bobby Soloman, Lowery, Pattersons, Browning, Kelley, Garrett Raines;

great-grandchildren, Whitney, Caden, Caleb, Raines, Emalee Soloman, Avery Olson.

RAINES, Daisy Newton Raines


Daisy Newton Raines, age 78, of Cherry Lake passed away at the local hospital Tuesday after a brief illness. She was a native of

Marvel County, SC and moved to Madison in 1908 and had lived in Madison County for fifty-four years. Surviving are her

husband, W. O. Raines, of Cherry Lake; two sons, Teford Raines, of Gainesville; and Blalock Raines, of Cherry Lake, three

grandchildren and one brother, Willie Newton, of Columbia, SC. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home

with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

RAINES, Pearl Elizabeth Brooke Raines

(Abstracted from 16 October 2018 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Pearl Elizabeth Brooke Raines, age 95, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Andalusia, AL, surrounded by her family. She

was born Feb. 11, 1923, in New Smyrna, FL to Cortez Rudell Brooke and Margaret Mae Jones Brooke. She had one brother,

Raymond Cortez Brooke. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband of 44 years, William Blalock Raines.

Pearl is survived by her daughter, Sandra Raines Davis and her husband, Joe William Davis, of Andalusia, who both lovingly cared

for her; two granddaughters: Beverly Davis Bruorton and her husband, Mike, of Homerville, GA and Linda Davis McMillan and

her husband, Dave, of Hendersonville, TN; three great-grandchildren: Davis Bruorton and his wife, Alexa, of Colquitt, GA;

Meagan Bruorton of Beaufort, SC; and Mary Mikelyn Bruorton of Homerville, GA; a niece, nephews and other dear family

members. Pearl was a homemaker throughout her life, working hand-in-hand with her husband on their farm and in their home.

She loved gardening, sewing, reading and serving faithfully in her church, First Baptist Church of Madison, where she was a

longtime member. She was president of the Friendship Sunday School class for over twenty years. Graveside services will be in

Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Madison, on Friday, Oct. 19. Burial arrangements are by T.J. Beggs, Jr. and Sons, of Madison. In lieu of

flowers, memorials may be made to the 1898 Sanctuary Fund at First Baptist Church of Madison, or a charity of your choice.

RAINES, Lucious Bernard Raines

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida January 11, 2012)

Lucious Bernard Raines, 95, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 in Suwannee Valley Haven Hospice near Lake City. He was

born November 6, 1916 in Madison County, FL to the late Lucious Edmond Raines and Mattie Lucia (Zipperer). He, as a young

man, along with his family came to Suwannee County during the depression where he lived the remainder of his life. He married

Jennie Vee Cheshire in 1939 and they were together for 57 years. They lived together on a small farm near Wellborn. Bernard

was a simple man and they lived a simple, yet enjoyable life. Farming was his occupation and he spoke often of learning to till the

soil behind a mule and plow. He became a good, productive farmer enjoying what he did and raising his family with the fruits of

his labor. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jennie Vee in 2006, his brother Leon Raines and two sisters, Marie

Clayton and Clyde Newbern. He is survived by his daughter, Joe Ann Foster (Bill), their children, Phillip (Cathy Jo) and their son

Burke; Paige Bergeron (William) and their daughter Bailey and son Blake. His son, Kenneth (Elaine) and their children Nicky

(Haley) and their children, Brittney Smith (Ryan) and their son Ean; Nicky and Taylor Raines and Lacey; Michelle Thomas (Guy)

and her son Kyle; Stephen; Beth Lawton (Scott) and their son Sawyer; Galen (Emiley) and their two daughters, Amelia and

Samantha and their son, Benjamin. His daughter Mona Gillen (Scotty) and her son Brian Brown and her daughter Jenni Roberts

(Mike) and their son Kade Maulden and their daughter Gracie. Scotty’s daughters, April Dasher (Greg) and their son’s Jarod and

Michael and their daughter Brooke; Andrea Chapman (Rob) and their daughter Lilla. He is also survived and will be missed by

several nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends, neighbors and fellow church members. He was a member of Mount Olive

Baptist Church where he worked and served along with his wife for many years. He also served as a deacon and delighted in

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attending as often as he could in his declining years. Funeral services are being held at Mount Olive, January 13, 2012 at 11:00

AM followed by burial in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held January 12, 2012 at Daniels Funeral Home. Former Mount

Olive pastor, John Harrison and current pastor, Wally Weaver, will be conducting his service.

RAINES, Lucious Edmond Raines

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 30, 1966)

Lucious Edmond Raines, age 79, a native of Madison County, but who had resided in Suwannee and Taylor Counties for

approximately 20 years died suddenly December 17 from a heart attack. In early manhood Mr. Raines was married to Miss

Mattie Zipperer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Zipperer of the Pinetta section of Madison County Mrs. Raines passed away in

1952. Funeral services for Mr. Raines were held at Pine Grove Methodist Church in Suwannee County December 21 with

interment in the church cemetery. At the time of his death Mr. Raines was making his home with the J. J. Claytons, Rt 1, Perry.

He is survived by one brother, W. O. Raines of Cherry Lake; two daughters, Mrs. J. J. (Marie) Clayton of Perry and Mrs. W. C.

(Allie Clyde) Newbern of Ft. Pierce; two sons, Bernard of Live Oak and Leon of Odessa; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-

grandchildren and a host of other relative. Pallbearers were grandsons: Virgel Bennett, Brenn Clayton, Brevan Clayton, Billy

Foster, Harry Newbern and Larry Newbern.

RAINES, Mary Arminta Raines

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL8 May 2016)

Mrs. Mary Arminta Raines, age 94, passed away on May 8, 2016 at Madison Memorial Hospital in Madison, FL following a lengthy

illness. Mary was born November 27, 1921 in Madison, FL to James Franklin Dryden and Mary Lee Phillips Dryden. A native of

Madison County, she returned to Madison in the mid 1980's from Jacksonville, FL where she lived for 43 years. She was of the

Baptist faith and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. Raines retired from the Jacksonville Sheriffs’ Office as a

corrections officer after more than 21 years of service. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who enjoyed going to the

Smoky Mountains in her spare time. Mrs. Raines was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Coleman C. Raines

Sr. in 1989. She is survived by; her son, Coleman C. Raines Jr., of Madison; 1 brother, Louie Dryden of Swainsboro, GA; and a

host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Raines will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Midway

Baptist Church. Interment services will follow in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of

Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

RAINES, Teresa Blair Raines

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 25, 2013)

Lake Park, GA; Mrs. Teresa Blair Raines, age 57, passed away July 23, 2013 in Valdosta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held

Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to; Stand up to Cancer 1801 W

Olympic Blvd Pasadena CA 91199-1224. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska while her father was stationed there in the Army.

They moved back home to Lee where she was raised. She graduated from Madison High School in 1974 and North Florida Junior

College she then moved to Jennings, Florida and received her Bachelor and Masters degree from Valdosta State University. She

was a speech pathologist for 30 years and taught at several elementary schools

RAINEY, Earl Rainey

(Abstracted from the February 5, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Earl Rainey, age 63, died Wednesday (Feb. 4, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. He was born and raised in

Jacksonville, FL, but moved to Waycross in the late 1980s. He was a former construction worker and served in the United

States Army during the Vietnam War. He also enjoyed serving as a volunteer fireman with the Waresboro Volunteer Fire

Department. He was a son of the late Seabern Rainey and Lucille Rainey. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Rainey, of Waycross;

3 children, Dennis (Georgette) O’Berry, of Waycross, Mary (late husband, Lamar) Turner, of Waycross, and Jessica (Stephen)

Baker, of Ft. Riley, KS; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 sisters, Martha O’Neal, Betty (Richard) Lee, Debbie Hightower

and Barbara (Tom) Bennett, all of Jacksonville, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral will be Saturday at the

Music Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.

RAINEY, Lamarel Rainey

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 24 April 2016)

Mr. Lamarel “Joe” Rainey, age 84, passed away on April 24, 2016 in Tallahassee, FL. Joe was born July 7, 1931 in Lake Butler, FL

to Edward Rainey and Lomie Mae Waters Rainey. Joe was a mason most of his life who also enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He

was considered a jack of all trades and master of none. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Louise Walker

Rainey, grandson Ross Stalans, sisters Willa Mae, and Ida Mae and his brothers Bill, Tiny and Bud Rainey and his parents Edward

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and Lomie Mae Waters Rainey. He is survived by his three children: Brenda (David) Stalans, Kay Stephens and Timothy (LeAnn)

Rainey; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, as a well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at San Pedro Baptist Church. Interment services will follow immediately

afterwards in San Pedro Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RAINEY, Roy Michael Rainey Jr.

(Abstracted from the 30 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

ST. MARYS — Roy Michael Rainey Jr., age 52, of St. Marys, passed away Monday (Sept. 28, 2015) at UF Health Shands in

Jacksonville, FL. He was born Aug. 7, 1963 in Rockledge, FL. He resided in Camden County for the past 26 years, and was a 1981

graduate of Ware County High School. He was a graduate of Valdosta State University where he received his educational

specialist degree in guidance and counseling. He was also the band director for Camden County High and St. Marys Middle

School. He was a member of Point Peter Baptist Church, and served as minister of music. He was a loving son, husband, brother,

father and uncle. A memorial service will be Thursday at Point Peter Baptist Church. A private inurnment will be held at a later

date. Survivors include his wife, Mitzie L. Rainey of St. Marys; his mother, Ival Rainey of Waycross; 2 children, Shelby Nicole

Rainey and Roy Michael Rainey III both of St. Marys; 1 sister, Shelia Rainey Murphy of Hodgenville, KY; 2 sisters-in-law, Ann

Flowers of Homerville, and Nancy Miller of Jackson, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his

father, Roy M. Rainey Sr. Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

RAINGE, Carlton Rainge

(Abstracted from the 9 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Carlton Rainge, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Jan. 6, 2019) at Orange Park Medical Center in Florida with his wife Marie,

children and other family members at his bedside. His wife is the Rev Marie S. Rainge, pastor Coastal District UMC Woodbine

Cooperative Parish, Clinch Chapel, Hamilton Chapel and Oakhill United Methodist Churches in Camden County. Rainge Memorial

Chapel, Blackshear is entrusted with the arrangements. The funeral will be at First Baptist Church, 670 Main St., Blackshear.

RAINGE, John Henry Rainge


John Henry Rainge, age 56, of Ellenwood, passed away Wednesday (May 6, 2015) after an extended illness with his siblings

around his bedside. He was the 10th child born to the late Daniel L. Rainge Sr. and the late Martha Fisher Rainge of Nahunta.

He was educated in the Brantley County School System and was a 1977 graduate of Brantley County High School. After high

school, he left Nahunta and relocated to Atlanta. He was last employed as a forklift driver for Yellow Freight in Atlanta. He had

a reputation of being a hard worker, sometimes working two fulltime jobs. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing and yard work. He

joined Sylvester Baptist Church in Ellenwood. He had a heart for serving his fellowman and was active with the usher’s ministry,

and served as a youth mentor and Sunday school teacher. A few years ago, he accompanied his pastor, Dr. C. L. May, on a mission

trip to Kenya. He was so moved by the experience that he became even more involved with his church’s activities. In addition to

his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Jenese Rainge, and one brother, Nathaniel Rainge. He leaves to

mourn 1 daughter, Catriel Rainge; 3 grandchildren, Kentrell, Noah and Jacob; 5 sisters, Shirley Rainge, of Albany, Mary Ruth

Thomas, of Killeen, TX, Barbara Maefield, of Nahunta, Carletha Rainge Bryant, of Waycross, and Dr. Annette Rainge, of

Augusta; 5 brothers, Daniel (Annie Mae) Rainge Jr., of Nahunta, Lester (Sarah) Rainge, of Covington, Carlton (Marie) Rainge, of

Blackshear, Marshall (Adrienne) Rainge, of Shellman Bluff, and Curtis (Karen) Rainge, of Papillion, NE; 2 uncles, Jimmy Rainge, of

Orlando, FL, and Samuel Fisher, of Miami, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. A memorial celebration will

be held Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Waycross. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to

Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

RAINS, Bradford Leroy Rains

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 21, 1941)

Bradford Leroy Rains, well known and life-time Madison County citizen, died at his home in the Hanson section last Saturday

morning following a three months’ illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers

were nephews of the deceased: Messrs. Thurston, Teford and Blalock Rains, Marvin and Burton Walker and M. C. Woodard. Mr.

Rains was born in Madison County May 9, 1876, and spent his entire life here, where he was one of the county’s best citizens and

farmers. When a young man he was married to Miss Bettie Cash who survives him, and also eight children: Messrs. Earl and

Cullen Rains of Jacksonville, and Coleman and Edgar Rains of Madison County, Mrs. T. C. Simms of Quitman, Mrs. R. C. Taylor of

Madison, Mrs. R. P. Buchanan of Hanson and Mrs. Ralph Howard of Cocoa. Eight grandchildren also survive, as well as two

brothers, Messrs. W. O. and L. E. Rains, and one sister, Mrs. G. S. Warren, of Jacksonville.

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RAINS, Chandler H. Rains, Sr.


Chandler H. Rains, Sr., age 56, died early Wednesday morning at Madison County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Madison County and spent his entire life here. For the past four years he had been living retired from the U. S.

Post office service in Madison and Lee, due to ill health. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lois Coody Rains and one son, Chandler H.

Rains, Jr., of Madison; two brothers, Russell V. Rains, of Jacksonville and Howell F. Rains, of Birmingham, AL; and one sister,

Mrs. C. M. Ragans, of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Macedonia

Cemetery.

RAINS, Florence Rains


Florence Rains, age 80, died Tuesday in a Jacksonville hospital after a long illness. A native of Pinetta she was a member of the

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Jacksonville; two sons, J. B. Rains and

Newton Rains, also of Jacksonville; a sister, Mrs. Bertie Roberts of Tampa; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday in Macedonia Church with interment in the church cemetery.

RAINS, Gertrude Rains


Gertrude Rains, 45, died last Friday in Macclenny. She is survived by her husband, Newton Calvin Rains of Jacksonville. Funeral

services were held Monday in Jacksonville.

RAINS, child Rains

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 23, 1902)

The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rains died at the family home in this city on last Thursday and was buried the following

day in the city cemetery. The stricken parents have the sympathy of the community.

No record was found of the burial

RAINS, John Barry Rains

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 23, 1938)

Mr. John B. Rains, prominent citizen of this county, who in recent years resided at Lee, died Saturday, September 17, at the

Madison County Memorial Hospital, where he had been under treatment for about ten days, following an attack of illness which

occurred at his Lee home. John Barry Rains was born in Madison County, January 11, 1862, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. B.

Rains, an early pioneer family. He was married to Frances E. Rye, January 6, 1886. Her death occurred on March 19, 1923, and

on April 25, 1925 he contracted a second marriage to Miss Mattie Blanton of Lee who survives him. Mr. Rains was one of the

large landowners in the eastern section of the County and was engaged successfully in general farming the greater part of his

lifetime. He was a member of Stonewall Church at Lee at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon

at Macedonia Cemetery where interment was made. Besides his widow, survivors are four sons and one daughter born to the

first union. They are Bythe and Chandler Rains, Madison; Russell V. Rains, Jacksonville, Howell Rains, Memphis, TN, and Mrs. C.

M. Ragans, Lee. One daughter, Mrs. W. P. Ellis, preceded him in death on July 4, 1937. Ten grandchildren and two great-

grandchildren are also among the survivors. Relatives and friends attending Mr. Rains’ funeral from out-of-town included Mr.

and Mrs. Russell V. Rains and two sons, Russell and David, Miss Callie Coody, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Pete

Williams and son, Tommy, Mr. Paul Ragans and Mr. J. B. Rains of Jacksonville; Mr. and Mrs. Howell Rains of Memphis, TN, Miss

Myrtle Ragans of Chattahoochee; Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Ragans and daughter, Joan of Orlando; Mrs. G. H. Coffee and Mrs. Pete

Williams of Clyattville; Mrs. J. I. Dickinson, Palmetto; Mrs. Hugh Koon and son, Hugh, Jr., of St. Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Koon, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Scarboro and Mr. Henry Koon of Live Oak, Mr. and Mrs. Broadus Ware of Branford, and Mrs. J. N.

Wells of Greensboro, FL.

RAINS, Mary Ann Patrick Rains

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, April 2, 2008)

Mary Ann Patrick Rains, age 70, died on Saturday, March 29th in Tallahassee. Services were held Monday, March 31, 2008 at

Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Burial followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Lee. Mary Ann was born on July 26, 1937 in

Greenville. She is the daughter of the late Ernest Lamar Patrick and Ruby Jane Hutto Patrick. She was a lifelong resident of

Madison County, moving from Greenville to the Lee area in 1955. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in

Madison. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for a number of years for Dr. Julian DuRant and Dr. A.E. Harrison. She was

a teacher’s aide at Madison Primary School and an Administrative Assistant with Personnel Development and ARC in Madison and

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Jefferson Counties. She is survived by a son, Chandler "Chan Rains III, of Madison; a daughter, Deborah Rains (Rick) Buie, of

Madison; and a grandson, Chase Norris, of Madison. She was predeceased by her husband, Chandler H. Rains, Jr.

RAINS, Mattie Rains


Mrs. Mattie Rains, age 84, of Lee died in the local hospital Wednesday after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of

Madison County. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Dickinson, of Tampa; and Miss Vesta Blanton, of Lee and a number of

nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church and interment will follow in the church

cemetery.

RAINS, Virginia Colleen Worth Rains

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 August 2011)

Mrs. Virginia Colleen Worth Rains, age 87, was born May 15, 1924, in Douglas to Grover Cleveland and Lonnie Lee Tyson Worth.

She was the eldest of four, with two sisters and a brother. After graduating from Douglas High School, Colleen worked at the

Coffee County Bank where she met and married Francis Asbury Rains on January 12, 1944. She lived and worked in

Williamsburg, VA, while Francis was stationed at Norfolk Navy Base and later deployed on the USS Shannon in the Pacific Arena

during World War II. After discharge from the Navy, they settled in Douglas and had two sons, Larry Richard Rains and Ronald

Andrew Rains. Francis and Colleen were happily married for 40 years until Francis’ death in 1984. Colleen was a lifelong citizen

of Douglas. She was a member of Douglas First United Methodist Church and served as the church secretary for over 12 years.

She was a member of the Shell Vickers Sunday School Class and the No. 4 Circle. She was also a member of the Green Thumb

Garden Club. Colleen was preceded in death by her sister, Nell Jernigan, brothers-in-law, Ralph Jernigan and Billy Stone, and

her daughter-in-law, Audrey Brantley Rains. She leaves behind her family: sister, Jean Stone of Thomasville; brother, G.C.

(Jean) Worth, Jr. of Guntersville, AL; her sons and their wives, Larry and Suzy of Memphis, TN, and Andy and Alex of Douglas;

and her grandchildren, Larry, Jr., Kevin (Jenni) of Memphis, TN, Andrew (Miranda) of Brunswick, Jennifer Williams (Tim) of

Collierville, TN, Scott (Stephanie) of Ponte Verda, FL, Jacob Somers of Savannah, Karen Howard (Nick) and Lauren Croy

(Stephen) of Jacksonville, FL; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Colleen loved her family and friends. She

was a gracious, kind, and loving wife and mother. At 87, she was still pretty with beautiful ivory skin, twinkling blue eyes and

lovely white hair. She was known for her hospitality, good food and generosity. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Colleen

and Francis were proud of their family, loyal to friends, devoted to their church, and patriotic citizens of Douglas. She will be

greatly missed by all who knew her and will always be remembered with fondness and affection. A service celebrating the life of

Colleen Rains was Monday, August 29, 2011, at Douglas First United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the City of

Douglas Cemetery. Charities are the Alzheimer’s Association and First United Methodist Church of Douglas. Sims Funeral Home

was in charge of arrangements.

RALEIGH, Velma Jean Raleigh – Death Announcement

(Abstracted from the 27 April 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

A funeral for Mrs. Velma Jean Raleigh was Friday at Music Funeral Home. Entombment followed in Greenlawn

Mausoleum. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RAMBO, J. W. Rambo


It was a great shock to friends and relatives Saturday morning when they heard that Mr. J. W. Rambo had passed quietly away

at home Friday night. His health had been failing for two years, but he was confined to his bed only one day and night. He was

a devoted husband and father. Survivors are his widow and two children, Tommy Rambo and Mrs. Bunnie Waters of Quitman,

GA and the following brothers and sisters, W. A. Rambo and Mrs. G. S. Tomberlin of Valdosta, GA, Mrs. G. B. O’Neal, Mrs. R. F.

Everette, Lovett, FL, and Mrs. M. B. White, Madison, FL. He was laid to rest in Columbia Cemetery Saturday afternoon.

RAMER, Allye Ramer

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 1 February 2012)

Allye Ramer, one week old of Rhine, GA, passed away on December 31, 2011. Allye was the daughter of Julie Andrews and Robert

E. Ramer, IV. Allye was survived by her mother, Julie Andrews, and father, Robert E. Ramer, IV of Rhine, GA; half-sister, Allysa

Brooke Ramer of Scramble Town, FL; paternal grandparents, Anthony and Tammy Cribb of Axson, GA, and Robert E. Ramer III

of Red Bay, FL; maternal grandparents, Oregon Andrews of Ft. McCoy, FL, and Betty Andrews of Ashville, NC; paternal great

grandmother, Gladys Cribb of Axson, GA; maternal great grandparents, Kathy Johnson of Panama City, FL, and Robert E. Ramer

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II of Wewahitchka, FL. Funeral services were Monday, January 2, 2012, at Ozais Freewill Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home


RAMSDELL, Frances Shaw Ramsdell


Frances Shaw Ramsdell died at her home on N. Hill Street in Orlando, Sunday morning August 29, 1943. She was born in

Madison County, October 7, 1884 and was married to Dr. L. H. Ramsdell, October 7, 1905. She leaves besides her husband, two

sons, Raymond W. Ramsdell, of Orlando and L. Douglas Ramsdell, stationed at Camp Van Dorn, MS, two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Beggs

and Mrs. J. Q. Leslie of Madison, two brothers, James Shaw of Madison, and W. A. Shaw, of Citra. Interment was in Evergreen

Cemetery in Orlando.

RAMSEY, Dorough Ramsey


Mrs. Dorough Ramsey, 38, died at the Quitman Hospital, June 21st, following an illness of five days. Mrs. Ramsey was stricken

with a cerebral hemorrhage the first of the week and her condition remained critical for five days. She was the former Miss

Elizabeth Wigelsworth, daughter of Mrs. R. W. Wigelsworth and the late Mr. Wigelsworth and was born in Madison County

December 15, 1925 and moved to Brooks County 21 years ago. Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. R. W.

Wigelsworth, of Albany, GA and the following brothers and sisters: Joe Wigelsworth, Julia Mae Wigelsworth, of Albany, GA and

Mrs. T. T. Methvin, of Greenville, FL. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 23 from the Maxwell-Eason Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

RAMSEY, Hattie L. Ramsey

(Abstracted from the 15 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

The celebration of life service for Hattie L. Ramsey will be held Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold

McKinney Drive. Burial and committal service will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the family residence,

917 Eads Street, Saturday. She was born in Patterson, July 21, 1937, to the late Mitchell and Fannie Wilson. She was the

second of three children. She was a native of Pierce County and a long-time resident of Ware County. She was preceded in

death by her husband, William Ramsey, a sister, Dora Mays, and her daughter, Victoria Ramsey. She was educated in the public

school system of Pierce County. She was employed as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) at Riverside Nursing Home in

Waycross and Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta. She was a special caregiver. She was member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memories 6 daughters, Lucinda (Russell) Evans, Gloria (Anthony) Gloster, Della (Delos) Moses, Sandra

(Richard) Grayson, Nikki Gardner, all of Waycross, and Lisha Hill, of Nahunta; 4 sons, Clifford (Carletha) Davis of Jesup, William

Ramsey of Homerville, Joseph (Angela) Ramsey of Waycross, and Bruce (Robyn) Ramsey of Hinesville; a grand-daughter she

reared, Chennel (Antonio) Hobbs of Waycross; 1 sister, Estella Wilson, of Clewiston, FL, and Lawrence Goodman Sr., a nephew,

raised as a brother who also lives in Waycross; 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and

other relatives.bShe was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She never met a stranger. She always had a

word of encouragement and a story to back it up. She was a mother to many and used her experiences — both good and bad —

to grow, to share and to teach … as an “Example of placing oneself in the center of God’s will.” Professional services are

entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.

RAMSEY, Lawrence Ramsey

(Abstracted from information at Topix)

Lawrence Ramsey was born on May 31, 1942 and passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Lawrence was a resident of Live

Oak, FL.

RAMSEY, Sam Ramsey

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/03/sam-ramsey/)

Sam Ramsey, age 81, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Fellowship Home in Brooks County. Born in Emmers

Cove to the late Perry & Ollie McCarter Ramsey, Mr. Ramsey grew up in East Tennessee. After graduating from the Pittman

Center School in the mid 1950’s he went into the U.S. Army. Serving just after the Korean Conflict, he was stationed in Korea at

the DMZ. Following his military career, he went to college, first graduating from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee and

then gaining his master’s degree from Duke University. He soon started work with Koppers Industries in the timber business.

They first sent him to Gainesville, FL, but he soon moved to Valdosta in 1961. In the mid 1960’s he met the former Ava Vickers,

and they dated for 10 years and they were married in 1979. His career soon began to transition into real estate ventures, with

properties in Valdosta and Tennessee. Then later picking back up in the timber business. “Uncle Sam” was always a very hard

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working and hands-on entrepreneur in whatever he did. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Pikes Pond Fishing

Club. In his later years, he also enjoyed traveling with his wife all over the United States and through the Panama Canal. Mr.

Ramsey attended First Baptist Church in Valdosta. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Ava Ramsey of Valdosta, two sisters

and a brother-in-law, Helen King of Sevierville, TN and Ruth & Haskel Presnell of Newport, TN; a brother and sister-in-law,

Mayford and Dorothy Jean Ramsey of Sevierville, TN; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Jo & Danny Culpepper of

Valdosta, Ann & Alford Bohanon of Largo, FL, and Faye Zittrouer of Savannah; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne &

Judy Vickers of McRae, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. The

funeral for Mr. Ramsey will be at Carson McLane Funeral Home. The graveside committal will be at Huskey Cemetery in Sevier

County, TN. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Halcyon Hospice.

RANDALL, Frances Deles Randall


Frances Deles Randall, age two years, died Saturday December 19 at the Archbold Memorial Hospital at Thomasville, GA, after

a brief illness. She is survived by her father, Mitchell Randall of Greenville; three brothers, Raymon, Tommy and Mitchell

Randall, Jr.; four sisters, Mary Louise and Tammy Deneice Randall, Pamala and Margie Williams, all of Greenville; and a number

of other relatives. Graveside rites were Wednesday December 23rd, 1970 at Saint Matthews Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street

Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

RANDALL, James Hudson Randall

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 2 January 2018)

James Hudson Randall, age 70, passed away January 2, 2018 in Perry, FL. Hudson was born September 18, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to

Ezell Sess Randall and Lucille Hattie Campbell Randall. Mr. Randall was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Hudson knew as

a child that he wanted to be a radio broadcaster. After graduating high school, he attended the Atlanta Broadcasting School.

His career took him from Georgia to Alabama, and then in 1967 to Perry, where he met his wife. He began work with WPRY

Oldies, then later at WGKR Country. In 1985, he and his wife started TV 69 here in Perry, where he broadcasted local sports,

government meetings, and community events. Hudson was one of the county’s first EMT’s. Hudson was preceded in death by his

parents Ezell Sess and Lucille Hattie Randall, and his brother Thomas Ezell Randall. Mr. Randall is survived by his wife of 46

years, Linda Randall; his sons, Thomas Scott Randall, and Kevin Christopher Randall; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Dawson

Wiles, and brother and sister-in-law Ray and Velma Vickery; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life

Service will be -Saturday, January 13, 2018 - at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. -Those who wish can make donations to the

Lighthouse Christian Children’s Home

RANDALL, Joe Randall


Joe Randall, age 75, a lifelong resident of Madison County, died Thursday February 12th after a lingering illness. He was a

retired farmer. He is survived by seven sons, Georgia (THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE OBIT SAYS), Joseph and Mitchell

Randall, all three of Greenville; James Randall of Madison; Calvin Randall of Tampa; Roosevelt Randall of New York; and John

Henry Randall of Orlando; seven daughters, Mrs. Nellie Mae Bankston of Greenville; Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown, Mrs. Estella Davis,

and Mrs. Ann E. Truman, all three of Orlando; Mrs. Mae Francis Davis and Mrs. Rosa Bell Hodge of Madison; and Mrs. Rosa Lee

Williams of Titusville; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Randall of Palmetto and Mrs. Delphia Maner of Alachua; five brothers, Cleveland,

George, Willie and Luther Randall, all four of Palmetto; and Henry Randall of New York; twenty-nine grandchildren and a host of

great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday February 18 at Beggs Horry Street Funeral Home with burial in

Saint Matthew Cemetery.

RANDALL, Rosa Lee Williams Randall


Rosa Lee Williams Randall, age 38, expired Thursday October 29th. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors are

her husband, Mitchell Randall; eight children, Raymon Randall, Mitchell Randall, Jr., Frances Lese Randall, Mary Louise Randall,

Tammy Deneice Randall, Tommy Lee Randall, Pamal Williams and Margie M. Williams, all of Greenville, FL; her mother, Mrs. Alice

Ketter; a grandmother, Mrs. Ida Williams, both of Greenville, FL; her father, Mr. Phiney Williams of Thomasville, GA; six

sisters; six brothers; six aunts; three uncles; six sisters-in-law; and six brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be Sunday

November 8 at Saint Matthews A.M.E. Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of

the arrangements.

RANDELL, Burr Johnston Randell

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Burr Johnston Randell, age 76, died Sunday in Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Randell was a native of Madison County and was in the

Men’s Furnishing Business with Mr. W. M. Goza until 1921 in Madison. After moving to Clearwater, he was a partner in the Goza-

Randell business and later employed with the United States Employment Service. He was a member of the First Methodist

Church, Rotary Club and other civic organizations. Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Lilla Fraleigh of Madison, of

Clearwater; one son, Col. Burr Johnston Randell, Jr., of the United States Army; two grandchildren, Mrs. Daniel Dart and Burr

J. Randell III, both of McLeod, VA; two sisters, Mrs. Sheldon S. Brinson of Starke and Mrs. Wardlaw Brinson of Commerce, GA;

and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Clearwater. Graveside rites were held Wednesday in

Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison.

RANDELL, Julia Willie Hinely Randell


Mrs. Julia Willie Hinely Randell, wife of Vans Randell, passed away Saturday morning, November 12, in Memorial Hospital, Eustis,

FL after a lingering illness. Mrs. Randell was born and reared in Madison County. In 1910 she was united in marriage to Vans

Randell and in 1913 they moved to St. Petersburg and lived there until May of this year. Since then she has resided in Eustis.

Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing one brother, S. A. Hinely of Live

Oak, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hoyt Morrow, of Daytona Beach, Mrs. Charles Morrow, of Randolph, NH and Mrs. Rupert F.

Harris, of Raleigh, NC and many nieces and nephews.

RANDELL, Vans Randell

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 17, 1951)

Mr. Vans Randell, age 68, passed away at a Clearwater hospital Sunday August 12th. Mr. Randell, son of Theodore and Moseley

Randell, a prominent Madison County family, left Madison a number of years ago to reside in St. Petersburg. From there he

moved to Clearwater in 1949. He was the brother-in-law of former Gov. Cary A. Hardee, of Florida. His wife, Mrs. Willie Hinely

Randell, preceded him in death nearly two years ago. Survivors include a brother, B. J. Randell, of Clearwater, and three sisters,

Mrs. Cary A. Hardee, of Live Oak; Mrs. S. S. Brinson, of Bainbridge, GA; and Mrs. B. W. Brinson, of Madison, FL. Services were

conducted at graveside on Tuesday August 14th in the Oak Ridge Cemetery

RANDLEMAN, Mabel Irene Mathews Randleman


Mrs. Mabel Irene Mathews Randleman, age 96, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, at the Fitzgerald

Nursing Home, in Fitzgerald, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Randleman, a native of Patsy, MO, had lived in the Douglas,

GA area for several years. She was a retired sales person. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis Mathews and the late

Docia Viola Richardson Mathews. She was the wife of the late Oral Elmer Randleman. She was also preceded in death by a son,

Pierce Lewis Randleman. She was a lay pastor and a member of the Church Of The Nazarene. Survivors include: one daughter:

Geraldine (James) Anderson of Douglas, GA; one daughter-in-law: Ada Randleman of Ballwin, MO; 6 grandchildren: Randall

Anderson of Houston, TX, Elizabeth Jackson of Douglas, GA, Douglas George Anderson of Cumming, GA, Adrian Anderson of St.

Charles, IL, Robin Doermer of Ballwin, MO and Duane Randleman of Davenport, IA; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Leonard

Mathews of Springfield, MO and Elasco Mathews of Cuba, MO; 1 sister: Lucille (Paul) Lada of Cuba, MO; several nieces, nephews

and other relatives. Mrs. Randleman was flown to Shrader Funeral Home in St. Louis, MO for funeral services held on Saturday,

February 13, 2010, and the interment followed in the Stanton Community Cemetery, in Stanton, Missouri. Ricketson Funeral

Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

RANDOLPH, Alaysha Monea Randolph

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 5 September, 2008)

Infant Alaysha Monea Randolph died on Saturday August 23, 2008 in Tallahassee. Graveside services were held August 30, at

Young Reaper Cemetery in Greenville. Survivors include her mother, Alicia Bell; her father, Cedric Randolph; 2 sisters, Brianna

Petty and Jalicia Bell; maternal grandmother, Rutha Hicks Bell, all of Madison; paternal grandparents, Cedric and Barbara

Randolph of Quitman, GA.

RANEW, Mr. G. A. Ranew

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, January 22, 1903)

Died last Saturday at his home on W. T. Davis' plantation, Mr. G. A. Ranew, aged about sixty years. Mr. Ranew had been ill for

several days with typhoid pneumonia. The funeral was held on Sunday, the interment being in the cemetery at Pine Grove

Church. A widow and several children are left to mourn his death.

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In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery we find a George A. Ranew, born 7 Jun 1843, died 17 Jan 1903. RANEW, Ida Ranew

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 6, 1960)

Ida Ranew, age 70, of Greenville, died Saturday night in a Macon, GA hospital. She was a long-time resident of Greenville,

except for the past 18 months when she lived at Warner Robins, GA. Survivors include three sons, Raymond, Paul and Walter

Ranew, all of Warner Robins; three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Lee of McLean, VA, Mrs. John Dodge, Lakeland, FL and Mrs. W. E.

Kelley, Perry, GA; one brother, James Walter Bishop of Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Jim Thigpen and Mrs. J. A. Davis, both of

Greenville, and Mrs. Rufus Mathers of Fort Pierce, FL, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the

graveside in Bishop Cemetery near Aucilla.

RANEW, J. C. Ranew


Mr. J. C. Ranew, age 70, retired, of Greenville, died Tuesday in a Thomasville, GA hospital following an illness of four days. He

entered the hospital Friday. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Bishop Ranew, of Greenville; three sons, Walter W. Ranew, of

Greenville; Raymond Ranew and Carl Ranew, both of Macon, GA; four daughters, Mrs. Corrine Lee, of Fairfield, CA; Mrs. Edna

Tinkerham, of Plant City; Mrs. Genevieve Kelly, of Macon; and Mrs. Rena R. Hendry, of Madison; four grandchildren; one brother,

Willie Ranew, of Pinetta, and two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Townsend and Miss Catherine Ranew, both of Pinetta. Mr. Ranew was retired

from the State Forestry Service. Graveside services were held Thursday at Bishop Cemetery, Aucilla, FL.

RANJEL, Mary Alicia Ranjel

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 February 2019)

Mary Alicia Ranjel, age 70, of Valdosta, GA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at South Georgia Medical

Center. She was born on October 26, 1948 in Lorenzo, TX to the late Albert and Vincenta (Alanis) DeLeon. Mary was a

meticulous notetaker and prided herself in the upkeep and organization of her home as well as being a loving mother and wife.

She enjoyed watching movies, a fan of Elvis Presley and Selena, playing “Skip Bo”, being outdoors, and fishing. Along with Mrs.

Ranjel’s parents, she is proceded in death by her brother, Frank DeLeon. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Augustine

Ranjel of Valdosta, GA; sons and daughters-in-law: Augustine (Sandra) Ranjel, Jr. Evart, MI; Andrew (Tisha) Ranjel Lansing, MI;

Jose (Ceiara) Ranjel Valdosta, GA; brother: Pablo Cuellar, Vernon, TX; grandchildren: Kenneth, Christopher, Augustine III, Sky-

blu, Andrew, Jr., Sebastian, Benjamin, Elias and Jude; great grandchildren: Jose, Griffey, Bailey Rae, Braylyn and Rosemary. As

per the family’s wishes, a private ceremony will take place at a later date. The caring and compassionate staff of Music Funeral

Services of Valdosta is serving the Ranjel family.

RAPE, Infant Rape


Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Rape have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their infant, the cause of death being croup.

The little body was taken to Waukeenah Saturday and buried in the cemetery there.


RATCLIFF, Mrs. James R. Ratcliff


Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Thorpe left Tuesday night for Brookhaven, MS to attend the funeral of Mrs. Thorpe’s mother, Mrs. James R.

Ratcliff, who died Monday at the home of another daughter, in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Ratcliff had visited here in former years and

had many friends here who will be grieved to learn of her passing.

RATLIFF, Corine Ratliff


Corine Ratliff, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Ratliff was a native and lifelong

resident of Perry, born on March 11, 1926 to the late Tom Brannen and Edna Mae Sadler Brannen. She was a member of the

Antioch Revival Center and was known and referred to as “mother” by those who knew her. Mrs. Ratliff was always ready to help

those in need and was the best mom. She is preceded in death by her husband; Rayford Ralph Ratliff, a son; Johnny Ratliff, a

brother; Hayward Brannen, a twin sister; Lorene Benton and three great-grandchildren. Survivors include her sons, Gary Ratliff

and Nancy, Randy and wife Lynette, all of Perry, FL; her daughters, Shirley Morris and Diane Floyd, both of Perry, FL and Faye

Combass of Jasper, FL; a brother, Chester Brannen of Woodville, FL; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren. A host of nieces

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and nephews also survive her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Antioch Revival Center Church.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

RATLIFF, Dorothy Jean Harris Ratliff

(Abstracted from the 13 December 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Dorothy Jean Harris Ratliff, age 68, of 815 Blackwell St., who was affectionately called Jean, passed away peacefully in her

home on Dec. 9, 2018 with her loved ones by her side. She was the fifth born child of the late Lacey

B. (L.B.) and Elzona Johnson Harris on Dec. 23, 1949. She was born in Black-shear. She graduated from Lee Street High School

in Blackshear in 1967. After graduation, she moved to Waycross and enrolled in the Waycross-Ware Technical School where she

studied nursing. Upon completion of the program with honors, her instructor recommended her for a position at the Waycross

Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Department and she held that position for almost 44 years. During her time at the

hospital, Jean saw many come and go. She also trained many nurses that were employed in the department. Everyone she worked

with looked up to her and counted on her. During her time at the hospital, she received numerous awards and honors

including Employee of the Year. She was also a member of the National Black Nurses Association. She was known for her calming

demeanor as well as her service throughout the community. She never met a stranger and was always available to help anyone in

need. Jean was also known as the “Total Look Diva!” She was always dressed sharp wherever she went. Her favorite pastime was

shopping as well as going to thrift stores and antiquing. She loved cooking and baking for everyone. You could always go by her

house to get a slice of something sweet or a meal. In 1967, she married Louis Ratliff of Waycross. To this union two children

were born, Velandrea Giselle and Kim. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lacey B. (L.B.) and Elzona Harris, and siblings

Johnnie Burke, Lucinda Jackson and Myrtice Helen Golden. Jean loved her family and friends. She leaves a lifetime of memories

to her daughters, Velandrea Giselle Ratliff (Al), of Newark, NJ, and Kim Ratliff of Augusta; four grandchildren, Camron

Paige, Karon Paige, Lacey Paige and Kyron Paige all of Willingboro, NJ; two great-grandchildren, Kai Paige and Kamryn Paige, of

Willingboro; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Ratliff-Wilcox of Waycross; one brother-in-law, Carl Golden of Baltimore, MD; three

sisters, Carolyn (Joseph) Johnson of Brewton, AL, Sandra Faye (Andre) Badger of Somerset, NJ, Cynthia Amponsah (Emory) of

Waycross; one brother Timothy (Cynthia) Harris of Blackshear; cousin, Gwinnette Cooley; and a host of nieces, nephews and

other relatives. Celebration of life will be held Saturday at Evergreen Church Ministry, 4100 Highway 32, Bristol. Interment will

follow at Blackshear City Cemetery. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RATLIFF, George Floyd Ratliff Jr.


JESUP — George Floyd Ratliff Jr., age 91, of Jesup and Blackshear, died Wednesday (Feb. 25, 2015) after an extended illness.

The Illinois native lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and more

recently was a member of the Enriched Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church in Blackshear. He was a U.S. World War II

veteran, having served in the Third Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre. He also was a member and former commander of the

VFW Post 4583, the Alee Temple Shrine and Solomon’s Lodge of Savannah. He was a self-employed retired business man

specializing in asphalt paving and septic tank installation and was most known in South Georgia as the dancing instructor

specializing in the “Shag.” He and his current wife built “Dancing in the Pines” Dance Studio where he enjoyed teaching and

celebrating retirement. He was honored with a lifetime membership in the Golden Isles Shag Club. He lived a childhood of which

movies are made and of which boys dream, being a descendent of proud Gypsies with their colorful lives and heritage. He said

his ancestors came to America from England. His grandfather, Ben Smith, was born in Liverpool, England, being part Welsh and

part English and came to America when he was just 3 years old. Basically, he was a Romny, (Romnies), their origin being Indian or

Shi Lanka. He lived lovingly with his parents and grandparents and many other relatives in comfortable, travelable tents, living in

most of the United States. He always spoke fondly of his people in the carnivals and how they loved and respected one another.

His colorful heritage, perhaps gave him his great love for music and dance. He always said the carnivals were his playground and

living among his relatives, sharing cheerful music by camp fires, always glowed in his memories. His wife, Nickie Carswell Carter,

a South Georgia columnist and writer, honored him by writing his biography titled, “George, My Favorite Gypsy.” His colorful

heritage saw him living in canvas tents, among many relatives and living the changes from wagon/horse/tent era to cars pulling

luggage trailers and living in more than 26 cities. Many times he could recall memorable events as a boy in cities from Maine to

Oregon and Washington State. (Prior to tent living, his people, before he was born, lived in horse-drawn wagons.) He often said

that he felt that his love for life was fueled by the sadness and tragedies he had endured, bringing to mind the untimely deaths

of his two sons and their mother. Many times, he was heard to comment, “I tried to live my life each day to the fullest and to

hear God’s call and do His will until one day I join my beloved ones.” One of his favorite sayings was this quote by famous

Benjamin Franklin in his speech to the Constitutional Convention, “I have lived a long life, sir and the longer I live the more

convincing proofs I see of this truth, ‘that God governs in the affairs of men’.” He was predeceased by his first wife, Relly

Harrison Ratliff, and two sons, George Floyd Ratliff III and Benny Russell Ratliff.

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Survivors are his wife, Andrea “Nickie” Carter Ratliff, of Blackshear; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette (Jerry) Edwards, of

Homerville; a daughter-in-law, Jeannette Ratliff (Roger) Fillmore, of Jesup; grandchildren, Leah and Kenny Woods, of Rincon,

Jeremy and Kalita Edwards, of Homerville, Jarrett Edwards, of Statesboro, Daniel Ratliff, of Hoboken, Daryl Ratliff, of

Nahunta, Amber and Wesley Mincey, of Claxton, Ben Ratliff, of Jesup; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews; 4 step-children, McCoy Carter Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, Andrea Deloach, of Blackshear, Kim

Winokur, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Roman and Serenity Carter, of Blackshear. A graveside funeral will be held in Oak Lawn

Cemetery in Charlotte, NC, with military honors. Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home, of Jesup, is serving the family.

RATLIFF, Kay Tomlinson Ratliff

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 13, 2008)

FOLKSTON - Kay Tomlinson Ratliff, 70, of Folkston, passed away Friday (Oct. 10. 2008) at St. Vincent's Medical Center in

Jacksonville, FL. She was a native and lifelong resident of Charlton County. She was the daughter of the late Isbon B. and Alice

Fender Tomlinson. She was a member of Camp Pinkney Baptist Church and the North Florida Bluegrass Association. She retired

with more than 40 years from the Richcliff (now Okefenokee) Restaurant. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frank L.

Ratliff; two sons, Kevin (Lisa) Tomlinson and Garrett (Cindy) Ratliff, all of Folkston; five grandchildren, Erika Tomlinson,

Gregory Merrill, Alex Ratliff, John Paul Bullard and Brette Gray; two sisters, Winona Allen, of Folkston, and Betty Huggins, of

Lake City, FL; two brothers, Aldine (Nita) Tomlinson, of Folkston, and Ricky (Marlene) Tomlinson, of Waycross. A funeral was

scheduled to be held this morning at Camp Pinkney Baptist Church at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.

RATLIFF, Lynette Ratliff

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 16 December 2018)

Lynette Ratliff, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Perry, FL on December 16, 2018 with her family at her bedside.

Lynette was born September 28, 1954 in Perry, FL to Morris Deal and Martha Walters Deal. Lynette was a member of Ash St.

Church of Christ, homemaker, devoted wife and mother, a loving “Nanny”. Lynette was preceded in death by her parents Morris

and Martha Deal, sisters Ann Deal and Juanita Cassidy, and a granddaughter Emily Wallace. She is survived by her husband of

49 years Mr. Randy Ratliff; children Dara Wallace (Rick), and Ricky Ratliff, loving nieces Angie Wright and Debbie Strickland,

grandchildren Chelsea, Ashley, and Rick Wallace II, and one great granddaughter due in March of 2019 Emmy Lynn, three

brothers Jim (Myong) Deal, Joe Deal and Charlie Deal as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Ash Street Church of Christ. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in

Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RATLIFF, Nanci L. Reams Ratliff


Nanci L. Reams Ratliff, age 64, passed away on January 10, 2018 in Perry, FL. Nanci was born March 4, 1953 in Miami, FL to

Robert David Reams Jr. and Myrtle Douglas Reams. Mrs. Ratliff attended Antioch Revival Center. Nanci was a bookkeeper with

H&R Block for 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping and fishing, and just being in the outdoors. Nanci was a devoted

Nanny, who loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Nanci was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Myrtle Reams,

her brothers Lonnie Fender and Chuck Fender. Mrs. Ratliff is survived by her husband Gary Ratliff; her children, Robert

Bodiford, Willie Bodiford, Jason Bodiford, Manuel Ratliff, and Aida Beach; siblings, David Reams, Drayton Reams, Jerry Reams,

Joan Williamson, Laura Reams Carroll, Sue Reams, and Bobby Reams; extended family member, Shawn Bodiford; 15

grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren on the way; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will

be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in

Walker Cemetery in Lamont.

RATLIFF, Ruth Ratliff

(Abstracted from the December 24, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Ruth Ratliff, 96, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 2013) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. She was a native of

Manor and lifelong resident of Ware County. She was formerly employed at Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide and was a

member of Zenith Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late L. D. and Nancy James. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Joel Mark Ratliff, one premature son, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include 1 son, Joel Carey Ratliff, of

Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Sunday Jean Redding, of Moultrie, Brent Paige Ratliff (wife, Vickie), of Pierce County, and Jonathan

Cody Ratliff, of Boone, NC; 3 great-grandchildren, Jonathon Redding, Matthew Redding and Brandon Ratliff; and numerous

nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held noon Thursday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Camp Branch

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Providence Cemetery in Manor.

RATLIFF, Theodore Ratliff Jr.


A celebration of life service for Deacon Theodore “Bubba” Ratliff Jr., age 89, of Folkston, will be Saturday at St. Matthews

Baptist Church Sixth Street, Folkston. He was born Feb. 17, 1929 to the late Theodore Ratliff Sr. and Elizabeth Webster

Ratliff in Folkston. He received his formal education from the Charlton County Public School System. His friends and

acquaintances simply called him Joe, Bubba or Deacon. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Lilla Mae Maynor with whom

he remained dedicated and faithful to for 57 years until her death. He was an employee of Gold Kist Company in Hilliard, FL,

where he retired with more than 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korea War

and received an honorable discharge on June 9, 1954. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a dedicated member of

St. Matthews Baptist Church. At St. Matthews, he joined the usher ministry, received its deacon’s ordination and served as

Sunday school superintendent. He was a praying man who read his Holy Bible daily and repented daily. Heaven opened its doors

and he welcomed his rendezvous with destiny and departed this world Thursday (April 26, 2018) at his home with no regrets. In

addition to his parents and loving wife, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Evelyn Ratliff and Jimmy Lee Ratliff. Those

celebrating his eventual glorification is a special cousin, Louise L. Haywood, and cousins, and other relatives. Interment will be in

Mt. Carmel Memorial Cemetery, Folkston, with military honors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, of

Waycross.

RATLIFF, William Ben Ratliff


William Ben Ratliff, 44, farmer of the Lovett community of Madison County, was burned to death Tuesday while burning off

pasture land on the Pine Lake Ranch eleven miles north of Madison. Deputy Ed Porter, who was called to the scene of the

tragedy, said that Ratliff was apparently overcome by heat and smoke and fell across the fire-line into the burning area. Dr.

Thomas Bouland who made the post-mortem examination deemed death attributable to suffocation and burns. Survivors include

his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ratliff, of Lovett, two sons, James and Lester and two daughters, Mrs. Delores Kinsey and Miss Rachel

Ratliff, all of Lovett; five brothers, Marvin, Rayford, Henry and Broward Ratliff, all four of Perry and James Ratliff, of Lovett;

two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Gunner, of Perry; and Mrs. Winnie Saddler, of Tampa; and one grandchild. Services were held Thursday in

St. John’s Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

RATLIFF, William Lester Ratliff

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 19 July 2015)

William Lester Ratliff, age 71 of Greenville, FL died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Madison County on

October 29, 1943 where he was a lifelong resident of Greenville. Lester was self-employed in the forestry industry and was in

the Marine Core Reserves. He was a member of the Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 13

years. Lester is survived by his wife of 51 years, Murle Ratliff; 2 daughters: Nita (Jim) Willoughby and Lisa (Shane) Roland of

Greenville; 1 sister: Rachel (Donnie) Bush also of Greenville; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He was predeceased by his

parents William Ben and Dorothy King Ratliff. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison

Chapel in Madison with burial following at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, FL.

RAULERSON, April Nicole Drury Raulerson


TRUDIE — April Nicole Drury Raulerson, age 28, of the Trudie community, passed away Friday (Oct. 23, 2015) at her residence.

Born in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Hampton Drury Jr. and Donna Crews Drury, of Trudie Community.

Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Lois E. Crews, maternal grandfather, Oliver

Crews, paternal grandmother, Viola Spivey Drury, and her paternal grandfather. She was a homemaker and attended

Philadelphia Wesleyan Church. She loved flowers, taking care of her babies and photography. Survivors include her mother,

Donna Crews Drury of Trudie; her husband, Jerry Ritch Raulerson of Trudie; 2 sons, Mason Ritch Raulerson and Rylee Chalio

Hampton Rivas; 2 daughters, Jayce Geneva Jade Raulerson and Hailey Mae Noel all of Trudie; 3 brothers, Jimmy Drury and Alex

Drury both of Texas, and Colt Hand; 3 sisters, Wendy Cavender of Arkansas, Gina Martinez of Texas, and Barbara Fender of

Raybon; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home with burial in New Hope

Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RAULERSON, Bertha Raulerson

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(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL July 7,

2014)

Bertha Bonnie Raulerson, age 86, of Perry, died Monday, July 7, 2014. Bonnie was born March 9, 1928 in Perry, FL, to the late

Joseph and Bonnie (Faircloth) Raulerson. Bonnie was preceded in death by 1 brother Danny Leray Raulerson. She enjoyed

needle-work and seamstress type work, working puzzles, and embroidery. She is survived by 1 sister: Joann Flint of Ft. Myers, 3

brothers: Jerry O'Neal of Punta Gorda, Joseph Teddy Raulerson, and Dennis Rusty Raulerson both of Perry, and numerous

nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, July 11, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in

Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.

RAULERSON, Carlos Osborne Raulerson Jt.

(Abstracted from the 5 July 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Carlos Osborne Raulerson Jr., age 74, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (July 2, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross. Born in Mobile, AL, Feb. 15, 1942, he lived in Camden and Charlton counties for a while but lived in Pierce County most

of his adult life. He owned and operated the Brantley & Pomeroy Insurance Agency for a number of years before going into the

auto business when he opened Auto Specialty — a used car dealership. He later became a hay farmer but couldn’t stay away

from the car industry so he went to work as a salesman for Mike Burch Ford in Blackshear where he was known as Carlos “Car

Fox” Raulerson. To many people, he was known as the “Silver Fox” for his beautiful silver colored hair and also for his passion

for fox hunting. He was a member of several fox hunting clubs including the Thunder Ridge Fox Hunting Club and Okefenokee

Training Encampment. He was also a member of the Fox Hunters Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church of

Blackshear and was also a member and past master of the Blackshear Masonic Lodge No. 270. Over the years he conducted

more than 300 Masonic funeral services. He never met a stranger and had a way of making each person he met feel special. He

will be dearly missed by his family and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Osborne Sr. and Allie

Turner Raulerson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann King Raulerson, and by four sisters, Frances Pickren,

Betty Stover, Elvera Robinson and Sandra Leiterman. Survivors include his two sons, Carlos Osborne Raulerson III of Patterson,

and Charles Anthony Raulerson of Blackshear; a sister, Sherry Frank of Mobile, AL; three grandchildren, Carla and B.J. Barber,

Michael and Heather Raulerson, and Luke Raulerson; four great-grandchildren, Hannah Barber, Macie Barber, Ethan Barber and

Greyson Raulerson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at First Baptist Church.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery with Masonic Rites conducted by Lodge No. 270. Memorials may be made to the

Blackshear Masonic Lodge No. 270, PO Box 1017, Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in

charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Charles Anthony Raulerson

(Abstracted from the 3 August 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Charles Anthony “Chuck” Raulerson, age 54, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (July 28, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health Center

in Waycross. Born in Folkston, Aug. 24, 1962, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge

#No. 270. He played football at Blackshear High School where he was an outstanding player and was also an avid fisherman and

hunter. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Big Truck PaPa.” He was the son of the

late Carlos Osborne and Barbara Ann King Raulerson. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Carla Ann and B.J. Barber of

Bickley, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Anthony and Heather Raulerson of Blackshear, and Luke Isom Raulerson of

Orange City, FL, a brother, Carl Raulerson of Patterson, 4 grandchildren, Ethan Barber, Hannah Barber, Macie Barber and

Greyson Raulerson, and several other relatives. A graveside service will be Monday at the Pineview Cemetery in Folkston.

Memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge 270, Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in


RAULERSON, Charles E. Raulerson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 11, 2006)

Charles Edward Raulerson, 54, of Blackshear, died suddenly Friday morning from injuries sustained in a log truck accident in

Blackshear. He was a native of Bacon County, but had lived all of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by his

father Ira Daniel Raulerson. He was a truck driver with Shawn Thornton Logging, Inc.. He is survived by two sons, Chase Rowe,

of Statesboro and Cody Raulerson, of Blackshear; his mother, Thoetis Raulerson Batten, of Patterson; a sister, Linda Shaw

(Arthur), of Waycross; three brothers, Billy Raulerson (Mary), of Waycross, Dan Raulerson, of Waycross, and James Raulerson,

of Lake City, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Shiloh

Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at Smith Funeral Home from 6 until 8.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the

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arrangements.

RAULERSON, Dale Eugene Raulerson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 2, 2005)

Dale Eugene Raulerson, 41, of Hoboken, died Wednesday (Aug. 31, 2005) after a brief illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla.

and had lived in Mississippi and Alabama for the past 20 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for the State of Alabama

and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children, Tiffany Raulerson, Tony Raulerson and Terranie Raulerson, all of

Waycross; his parents, Eugene L. and Lois Thompson Raulerson of Hoboken; six sisters, Patricia Whorton of Tennessee, Beverly

Harper of Blackshear, Wanda Jean Hutchinson of Arkansas, Dana Hipps of Waycross, Wendy Page of Waycross and Amber

Raulerson of Hoboken; one brother, Randall Raulerson of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will

be held Saturday morning at 11 at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery in Brantley

County. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10 to the time of the service. Sympathy may be expressed online

at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Dorothy Ellen Cothern Raulerson


ALMA — Dorothy Ellen “Dot” Cothern Raulerson, age 68, of Alma, passed away Saturday (Jan. 7, 2017) at Bacon County Hospital

in Alma. Born in Alma Aug. 21, 1948, she lived in Pierce and Bacon counties all of her life. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s

wife which means she was also a farmer herself. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved to work in her yards and hunt but her

favorite thing to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and

will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late James Alvin and Martha Leona

Scott Cothern. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lanny Oscar Raulerson, a sister, Florence Nall, 2 brothers,

Hubert Cothern and Gilbert Cothern and 2 brothers-in-law, Jack Sears and Wade Sanders. Survivors include her daughter and

son-in-law, Holly and Greg Belew of Alma; her son, Bob Raulerson of Alma; 3 sisters, Magdaline Sears of Nicholls, and Martha

(Ronald) Wade and Nadine (McCoy) Crosby both of Alma; 2 brothers, David (Betty) Cothern and Don (Martha) Cothern all of

Alma; a sister-in-law, Sandy Sanders of Slidell, LA; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Leggett and Hannah Belew; and several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Shady Grove

Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Camp Tatum Fund at PrimeSouth Bank, P.O. Box 919, Waycross,

GA 31502. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Harold Wayne Raulerson

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 1 January 2019)

Mr. Harold Wayne Raulerson, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2019 in Perry, FL. Harold was born July 27, 1947 in Lake City, FL

to Barney Raulerson and Annie Belle Norris Raulerson. Harold honorably served our country in the United States Air Force

during the Viet Nam era. Harold was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Perry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and

was an avid Gator fan. Harold was preceded in death by his father Barney Raulerson and his brother Gary Raulerson. He is

survived by his wife of 46 years Jeanne Raulerson; one daughter Mandy Cornelius and her husband Mike; his mother Annie Belle

Raulerson, two brothers Harvey Raulerson (Alice) and Keith Raulerson as well as a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces

and nephews. Services will be at First Presbyterian Church of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in

Pineview Memorial Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RAULERSON, Harry Earl Raulerson

(Abstracted from the 18 February 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

NAHUNTA — Harry Earl Raulerson, age 93, of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (Feb. 16, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health

System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, he was the son of Thomas Earl Raulerson and Florrie Bennett

Raulerson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nichols Raulerson, a son, Dennis Raulerson, a brother, Hubert

Raulerson, and a sister, Freida Fox. He was the owner of the famous Red Pig Barbeque Restaurant and served in the United

States Navy. He was also considered one of the best baseball players in the history of Waycross Bears where a writer once said

if anybody thinks a curve is an optical illusion, they’ve never seen Harry Raulerson pitch. A fastball and changeup to go with the

splendid curveball made Raulerson one of the best pitchers in Waycross Bears’ history. Raulerson pitched a record 31 complete

games in a single season and won almost 66 percent of his games in the Class D Georgia-Florida league, compiling a 58-30 mark

from 1948-1951. He pitched the opening game of the 1951 season against Brunswick in Memorial Stadium. He went 22-10 in the

record-breaking season. At the plate, he hit .329. He finished the season, pitching 290 innings, 11 shutouts and a 1.99 earned

run average. He won all seven of his starts against Albany, Waycross’ arch rival that year. As a player, he did it all — pitch, hit

and also drove the team bus. In truth, this quiet man, born and bred in Brantley County, was one of the greatest athletes ever

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to grace Memorial Stadium. In 1952, he retired to come back to Nahunta to raise his family and run his restaurant, the famous

Red Pig BBQ. He was inducted into the Georgia-Florida League Hall of Fame in Moultrie and the Waycross Hall of Fame. He also

loved watching baseball, especially the Braves, singing in the choir and fox hunting. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-

law, Cynthia Ham (Tony), of Nahunta; five grandchildren and their spouses, Teri Hendrix (Stevie), of Nahunta, Browning

Raulerson (Jonie), of Nahunta, Caleb Raulerson, of Nahunta, Victor Ham, of Atlanta, and Nicholas Ham (Deana), of Marietta; 10

great-grandchildren, Emma Raulerson, Ella Raulerson, Dennis Raulerson, Tripp Hendrix, Colton Raulerson, Calen Raulerson,

Merrick Ham, Julia Ham, Duncan Ham and Bennett Ham; brother and sister-in-law, Ty Raulerson (Ann), of Nahunta; two sisters

and a brother-in-law, Reba and Gerhard, of Nahunta, and Dolores Jourell Barry, of Florida; and also several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A funeral will be at Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross

with military honors. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RAULERSON, Helen Crews Bell Raulerson


Helen Crews Bell Raulerson, age 71, died Thursday (Sept. 20, 2018) at Hospice House Satilla of Waycross after a courageous

battle with cancer. She was born in Hoboken on Feb. 20, 1947 to Lloyd William and Eula Brooks Crews. She was also preceded in

death by siblings Oradel, Eldon, Mary Lou, Fannie, Eugene, Liz and Myra, and a grandson, Brent. She was a 1965 graduate of

Hoboken High School and Ware Technical School. She worked as a hair dresser and in retail sales but mostly enjoyed being

called Nanny. She was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Raulerson of Waycross; her

daughter, Heather (Cecil) Thomas of Waycross; granddaughters, Emma and Kate Thomas and Jadee (Jonathan) McCloskey;

great-grandchildren, Jared and Jameson; her sister, Reba Rush of Waycross; and many nieces and nephews; one aunt and two

uncles; a step-daughter Shannon (David) Thornton of Blackshear; a step-son, Tommy Raulerson of South Carolina. The funeral

will be Sunday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hoboken Cemetery.

RAULERSON, Herbert Z. Raulerson


Herbert Z. Raulerson, age 88, of Waycross, died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended illness.

He was born in Hortense to the late Thomas Earl Raulerson and Florrie Bennett Raulerson. He worked as a car inspector for

ACL, SCL and CSX Railroad for more than 40 years before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Trinity United

Methodist Church and the Big Brothers Sunday School Class. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary

Ellen Kicklighter Raulerson, and a sister, Freida Fox. He is survived by three children, Gerald W. (Diane) Strickland of

Waycross, Deidre S. (Steve) Howard of Southside, AL, Bruce (Kim) Raulerson of Taylorsville; five grandchildren, Bryan

Strickland, Brandon Harper, Heather Brooke Cooper, Kaleigh Elizabeth Raulerson, Heather Bishop; eight great-grandchildren;

two brothers, Harry Raulerson, Ty (Ann) Raulerson; two sisters, Reba (Gerhardt), and Jerrell Barry; and numerous nieces,

nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, “Building Fund,” 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501.

RAULERSON, Icie Jean Hinerman Raulerson

(Abstracted from the 13 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Icie Jean Hinerman Raulerson, age 77, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2018) at her residence. Born on April 17,

1941 in Catawba, WV, she had lived in Marion County WV and Pierce County all of her life. She worked for Julie Hat for several

years as a trimmer. She loved to crochet, to fish, to cook and to play cards. She was a proud grandmother who dearly loved her

grandchildren as well as her family and friends. She was a daughter of the late Arlie and Vada Lou Cottrill Hinerman. She was

also preceded in death by her former husband, Quinton Thornton, a great-grandson, Rylan Nunn, two sisters, Sarah Shaver and

Kathern Mays, and a brother, Leroy Hinerman. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Robert Nunn Sr. of

Blackshear; a son, Danny Nose Sr. of Blackshear; a sister, Virginia (Tommy) Hamrick of Worthington, WV; her former husband,

Charles H. Nose of Patterson; seven grandchildren, Jason Nunn, Richard (Rachel) Nunn, Robert (Anna) Nunn Jr., Arlie (Christy)

Nose, Brandon Nunn, Danny (Kayla) Nose Jr. and James Dylen Nose; 10 great-grandchildren, R.J. Nunn, Rebecca Nunn, Hannah

Nunn, Hunter Nunn, Gage Byrd, Storm Golden, Michael Golden, Jade Nose, Madison Nose and Ellie Youngblood; nine great-great-

grandchildren, Allana Byrd, Alex Byrd, Kyle Byrd, Rhea Fennell, Reese Ryffel, Kylie Guy, Audrey Guy, Sabrina Golden and Breyer

Golden; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will

be in the Big Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the funeral home to help

offset funeral expenses.

RAULERSON, James Willard Raulerson

(Abstracted from the 13 March 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

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James Willard Raulerson, age 80, of Blackshear, died Friday (March 9, 2018) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an

extended illness. Born Oct. 17, 1937 in Waycross, he was a son of the late James Leslie and Minnie Mae Dyal Raulerson. He was

a veteran and retired from the United States Navy following 20 years of service and moved to Blackshear in 1975. He was a

self-employed landscaper, loved to fish and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in

death by four sisters, Eda Mae Turner, Vonice Barnes, Elmyra McNeal and Jeanette Mitchell, and three brothers, Vernon

Raulerson, J.R. Raulerson and Eugene Raulerson. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Martha King Raulerson of Blackshear; a

son, James Hampton (Pretzel) Raulerson of Newport News, VA; three grandchildren, Mia Torres, James Gabriel Torres and

Precious Elizamae Torres, all of the Philippines; two sisters, Betty Rowland of Jacksonville, FL, and Melvenie Collins of Callahan,

FL; a brother, Robert Raulerson of Fernandina Beach, FL; a sister-in-law, Laverne Sims of Blackshear; a brother-in-law, William

B. (Susan) King of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside memorial service will take place

Friday at New Home Cemetery in Pierce County. Memorialization will be by cremation. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in

charge of arrangements.

RAULERSON, Judith Mae Davis Raulerson


BLACKSHEAR — Judith Mae “Judy” Davis Raulerson, age 67, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Feb. 9, 2014) at the Pierce

County Nursing Home. Born in Patterson, NJ, Jan. 19, 1947, she lived in Pierce County since 1980. She was retired from Pro Ko

Industries where she worked as a secretary and was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship. She loved to cook and will be

remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a daughter of the late Fred Stafford and Philemena Spinoso

Davis Sr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Davis. Survivors include 3 sons, Charles (Kim) Teabo, of

Blackshear, Cliff VanWyck of Orange Park, FL, and Paul (Carol Williams) Janitz, of Waresboro; 1 sister, Anna Marie DeVita, of

Waycross; 7 brothers, Mike Davis, of Waycross, Ronnie Davis and Kenny Davis, both of Blackshear, Billy Davis, Bobby Davis and

Buddy Davis, all of Homerville, and Benji Davis, of Lakeland; 5 grandchildren, David Teabo, Michael Teabo, Daniel Teabo, Jonas

VanWyck and Gabrial Janitz; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Wednesday at the

Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials may be made to St. Jude at www.stjude.org Pearson-Dial

Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Lanny Oscar Raulerson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 27, 2012)

Lanny Oscar Raulerson, 66, of Alma, passed away early Thursday morning (July 26, 2012) at the Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross following a short illness. Born in Hazlehurst, May 1, 1946, he lived in Pierce and Bacon counties all of his life. He was a

U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam conflict and retired in 2011 from Griffin’s Warehouse in Baxley where he

was manager. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting and doing for others. He will be remembered as

a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the son of the late Oscar and Winnie Virginia Rogers Raulerson. Survivors

include his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Cothern Raulerson, of Alma; a daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Greg Belew, of

Blackshear; a son, Bob Raulerson, of Alma; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Wade Sanders, of Slidell, LA; two

grandchildren, Christopher Leggett and Hannah Belew; a niece, Christy Myers; a nephew, Eric Sanders; many other nieces,

nephews and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Interment will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 8 o’clock at the funeral home.

Members of the Raulerson Hunting Club are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by 2:30 p.m.

Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org Pearson-Dial Funeral

Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Mary Raulerson


Mary Raulerson, age 90, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Dec. 28, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born

in Screven to the late Lawton Kicklighter and Mattie Kicklighter. She moved to Waycross in 1960 and worked as a school

teacher at Wacona Elementary School until she retired. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the John

Wesley Sunday School Class. She was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. Along with her parents she was

preceded in death by her first husband, James B. Strickland, two brothers, Joseph Kicklighter, Jasper Kicklighter, and two

sisters, Olene Hodge and Tee Barnard. She is survived by her husband Herbert Raulerson of Waycross, three children, Gerald

W. (Diane) Strickland of Waycross, Deidre S. (Steve) Howard of Southside, AL, Bruce (Kim) Raulerson of Taylorsville, GA; five

grandchildren, Bryan Strickland, Brandon Harper, Heather Brooke Cooper, Kaleigh Elizabeth Raulerson, Heather Bishop; six

great-grandchildren, a sister, Gwen Dubs of Brunswick; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service

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will be Friday in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist

Church, “Building Fund,” 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Mary Inez Bryant Raulerson

(Abstracted from the September 8, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Mary Inez Bryant Raulerson, age 84, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (Sept. 5, 2014) at Baptist Village Nursing Home. Born in

Blackshear, Aug. 22, 1930, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Blackshear High School.

After her marriage to Duke A. Raulerson Sr., she worked in civil service while he was in the military. Upon returning to

Blackshear, she went to work as the Blackshear city clerk for nine years before working with her husband in the family

business, Raulerson’s Ace Hardware. It was during this time that she decided to open a ladies clothing store and with her

husband’s blessing, The Dakki Shop opened Aug. 27, 1969. She clothed many women over three decades and after 34 wonderful

years, retired to enjoy spending time with family. She was an active member of the Blackshear Women’s Club and was

instrumental in raising funds for a new roof or whatever the current need was by hosting numerous fashion shows. She was a

very active member of Blackshear First Baptist Church over the years and was a long-time teacher of the Worker’s For Christ

Sunday School Class as well as serving in several other capacities. She loved to fish and enjoyed working in her yard. She was a

daughter of the late Jasper Ernest and Eula Mae Dubberly Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Duke

A. Raulerson Sr., and a granddaughter, Beth Ann Raulerson. Survivors include 2 daughters, Kim Raulerson and Kay Carter, both

of Blackshear; her son, Duke A. Raulerson Jr., of Alma; 5 grandchildren, Guy Reddick Jr., Ben (Chrissy) Reddick, Shea (Trey)

Davis, Jeb Raulerson and Hank Silman; 4 great-grandchildren, Haili Gibson, Rhett Raulerson, Caroline Davis and Katelyn Davis; 2

aunts, Pauline Horne of Jesup, and Eva Tyre of Blackshear; 2 uncles, Robert Bryant and Ancil Bryant, both of Blackshear; and

several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday at Blackshear First Baptist Church. Interment will

be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Pearson-Dial Funeral

Home is in charge of arrangements.

RAULERSON, Mary Lois Raulerson


Mary Lois Raulerson, age 78, of Waycross died Wednesday (Aug. 12, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. She was

born in Brooks County to the late Henry J. Thompson and Mary Peavy Thompson. She made Waycross her home for most of her

life. An accomplished seamstress, she worked for many years with Matt’s Jackets. She was an avid gardener, who loved all types

of flowers, especially lilies. Most of all she was a loving grandmother who loved spending any time she could with her

grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Dale Raulerson, and three brothers, Jack Thompson,

Billy Thompson and Jerome Thompson. She is survived by her children, Patricia Whorton of Tennessee, Beverly Harper of

Blackshear, Wanda Hutchinson of Arkansas, Dana (Oscar) Hipps of Waycross, Randall Raulerson of Waycross, Wendy (Brian)

Page of Waycross, Amber Raulerson of Waycross; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Hilda (Jake) Carter of

Waycross; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

RAULERSON, Maxine Bryant Raulerson


Maxine Bryant Raulerson, age 74, of Patterson, died Friday (Jan. 13, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness. Born

March 5, 1942 to the late Diaz and Mary Eunice Brown Bryant, she was a lifelong resident of Pierce County. She was the former

owner of Maxine’s Dress Shop in Patterson and owned Shamrock Flower Shop in Blackshear for 25 years. She was a real estate

agent with Heritage Residential Realty, Inc., a career she dearly loved and started later in her life. She was the 2015 “Realtor

of the Year” with the Southeast Council of Realtors, recipient of the Century 21 Quality Service Award from 2010 to 2014, and

awarded the Southeast Georgia Board of Realtor Circle of Excellence Award multiple times. She was a former member and had

served as president of the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and a former member and officer of the Elks Lodge. She was a

longtime active member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear where she attended the Workers for Christ Sunday School Class.

She was also very active with the flower committee and served on various other committees over the years. She was a former

member of Laura Chapel Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer, taught Sunday school and also worked with the

children and youth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Shelton Raulerson, a brother,

Buddy Bryant, her aunt, Annie Pearl Callahan, and uncles, Jeff Bryant, Jasper Ernest Bryant, Ancil Bryant and Harvey Brown.

Survivors include her daughter, Julie Raulerson of Patterson; two sisters, Grace Winn of Blackshear, and Lawanna (Parnell)

Davis of Callahan, FL; a brother, Bobby (Linda) Bryant of Waycross; five sisters-in-law, Carol Bryant of Bristol, Dianne (William)

Denton of Blackshear, Sybil (Tommy) Lee, Diane P. Raulerson and Rhonda (Charlie) Cooper all of Patterson; a brother-in-law,

Linton Raulerson of Patterson; an aunt, Eva Tyre of Blackshear; and an uncle, Robert Bryant of Blackshear; and many special

nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A funeral took place Sunday at First Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial followed

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in the Laura Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 670 Main St., Blackshear, GA

31516, the Sycamore Tree, 204 Central Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516; or the Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St.,

Waycross, GA 31501. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

RAULERSON, Nolan Lester Raulerson, Jr.

(Abstracted from the October 28, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Nolan Lester Raulerson Jr., 83, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (Oct. 26, 2013) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born

in Patterson Feb. 20, 1930, he lived in Ware County for many years before moving back to Pierce County in 1988. He was a 1947

graduate of Patterson High School and attended Communications Technical College in Americus. He then went into the U.S.

Marine Corps in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. He worked for the Georgia Forestry Commission and installed all

the radios in all the towers throughout Georgia. He retired from CSX Transportation in 1988 where he worked in

communications. Also during the 1980’s, he coached little league baseball for the recreation department, was a member of the

Okefenokee Stompers for 15 years and was a member of the Strings of Gold Bluegrass Group. He and his brother-in-law,

Carthell Dubberly, operated the first pager service in Waycross and he was also the owner of Pierce CB Sales and Services.

Over the years, he was involved in the amateur radio club, his call number being W4HBN. He was a son of the late Nolan Lester

Sr. and Maggie Lee Walker Raulerson. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Kenneth Barnard and Raymond Raulerson.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Patterson Raulerson, of Patterson; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Nell and Shannon Wimpey and

Missy Johnson, all of Waycross; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Dixon, of Waycross, and Casey and Crystal

Wimpey, of Macclenny, FL; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Faye and Kenneth Bennett and Janice and Carthell Dubberly, all of

Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Jimmy Cook, Jeffrey (Karissa) Cook, Kayla Wimpey, Melinda (Brian) Rehberg, Stephania Dixon,

Sarita Dixon, Ron Dixon Jr., Ray Raulerson Jr., Ryan Raulerson, Blake Carter, Taylor Odom and Cannon Wimpey; 6 great-

grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock in the

Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Raulerson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811

Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501 or to Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C,

Augusta, GA 30909. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Pauline Raulerson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 7, 2008)

Pauline Elizabeth Carter Raulerson, 96, passed away Thursday (Nov. 6, 2008) at Baptist Village after a brief illness. A native of

Alma, she was born on Oct. 8, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Carter. She was the oldest of eight siblings. She graduated from

Blackshear High School and South Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro. She was married to Elmer Daris Raulerson Dec. 21,

1937 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to the death of her husband in July 1992. A dedicated teacher, for many

years she taught elementary school students in Rockingham, Ga. She was a devoted and active member of Antioch Baptist

Church in Alma where she taught Sunday School and chaired numerous committees. She was preceded in death by her parents,

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Carter; and by her brothers, Quinton Carter, Alfred Cecil Carter, James Quitman Carter and Edsol Ford

Carter. She is survived by a son, Dwight Lanier Raulerson (wife Carolyn), of Blackshear; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth

Raulerson Bishop (husband James A.), of Sea Island, and Laura Sue Raulerson Latzman (husband Gary), of Livingston, N.J.; one

sister, Waunell Carter Britt (husband J.A.), of North Augusta, S.C.; two brothers, Alton Carter (wife Pete) and Hughlet Bennett

Carter (wife Sherry), all of Alma; nine grandchildren, Susan Rene (Mike) Raulerson Williams, Dwight Lanier (Jenifer) Raulerson

Jr., Michael David (Kelly) Raulerson, William Christopher Raulerson, James Alexander Bishop Jr. (wife Mary Moore), Mary

Elizabeth (Will) Easterlin, Matthew Stephen Latzman, Eric Jason Latzman and Lauren Elizabeth Latzman; 10 great-

grandchildren, Ashley Lauren Williams Flick, Richard Kyle Williams, Chelsea ReneWilliams, Jenifer Raulerson, Daniel Lanier

Raulerson, Hunter David Raulerson, Sarah Elizabeth Bishop, James Alexander Bishop III, Mary Elizabeth Easterlin and William

McKenzie Easterlin IV. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.Monday at Mitchell Chapel at Baptist Village with Dr. Marshall K.

Tribble and the Rev. Bob Hutcherson officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery in Blackshear.

Pallbearers will be Dwight Lanier Raulerson Jr., Michael David Raulerson, William Christopher Raulerson, James Alexander

Bishop Jr., Matthew Stephen Latzman, Eric Jason Latzman, William McKenzie Easterlin III and James MichaelWilliams. The

family will receive friends Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Chapel at Baptist Village prior to the funeral at 11 a.m. The family

has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Mitchell Chapel at Baptist Village or a charity of choice. Music

Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

RAULERSON, Randall Jeffrey Raulerson


Randall Jeffrey Raulerson, age 45, of Waycross died Monday (Dec. 12, 2016) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL,

after a brief illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Eugene Leslie Raulerson and Mary Lois Thompson Raulerson. He made

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Blackshear and Waycross his home for all of his life. He worked for Walmart Distribution in Douglas and Walmart Supercenter

in Waycross before his retirement because of health reasons. He loved the outdoors and working with his flowers. He also loved

his family and his pets and any time he was able to spend with them. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his

sister, Wanda Hutchinson. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Whorton of Tennessee, Beverly Harper of Blackshear, Dana

(Oscar) Hipps of Waycross, Wendy (Brian) Page of Waycross, Amber Raulerson of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A memorial service will be held at the home of his sister, Wendy Page, 970 Carriage Lane, Waycross. Burial will

follow at a later date in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RAULERSON, Raymond Edward Raulerson Jr.


Raymond Edward “Ray” Raulerson Jr., age 46, of Waycross, died Monday (Sept. 10, 2018) in Waycross after injuries sustained in

an accident. He was born in Waycross to the late Raymond Edward Raulerson Sr. and Mary Patricia Raulerson Whorton and made

Waycross his home for all his life. He went to Ware County High School, loved baseball and was an exceptional pitcher in his

younger age. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gene and Lois Raulerson. He is

survived by a son, Gerald Ray Varnadore of Waycross, a granddaughter, MadiLyn Ranee Varnadore of Waycross, his paternal

grandmother, Juanita Raulerson of Waycross, a sister, Kayla (Justin) Smart of Waycross, a brother, Ryan Raulerson of

Waycross, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

RAULERSON, Robert Raulerson Jr.


Robert Raulerson Jr., age 63, died Monday (Sept. 8, 2014) at his residence in Pierce County following an extended illness. He

was a native of Jacksonville, FL, and made his home in San Jose, CA for 20 years. He made his home in Pierce County since 2003.

He was the son of the late Robert Raulerson Sr. and Marie Byrd Raulerson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret

Ammons, and a brother, James Ray Raulerson. He was an ASE Certified body and paint repairman with Swanson Ford in San

Jose, CA, and served with the United States Army. He was a member of the Automotive Union of the State of California since

1975. Survivors include 1 sister, Mary Ann Williams, of Jacksonville, FL; 2 daughters, Loretta Williams, of Blackshear, and

Nicole Raulerson (significant other, Sarah Blanchard), of Blackshear; 1 son, Robert Raulerson III (significant other, Angela

Forrest) of Waycross; 9 grandchildren, Crystal Davis, Christopher Raulerson, James Young Jr., Jacob Young, Hanna N.

Raulerson, Alyssa M. Raulerson, Nicolas Raulerson, Mariska Raulerson and Jacob Blanchard; 6 great-grandchildren, Timothy

Davis Jr., Tristan Davis, Tessa Davis, Jayden Davis, Christopher Raulerson Jr. and Kenzlie Young; the mother of his children,

Pamela D. Zufelt Raulerson, of Blackshear; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization will be by

cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RAULERSON, Violet Raulerson


Violet Raulerson, age 83, passed away on June 10, 2014, following and extended illness. She was the daughter of Arthur and

Annie Dunn Miller of Dry Creek, KY. She is survived by her son, Michael (Sonya) Bowen; her daughter, Cookie Winters; her

brother, Kenneth Miller; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by

her husbands, Woodford Bowen and Faren Raulerson; her daughter, Robin Overy; brothers, Otis Miller and Austin Miller;

sisters, Patsy Ottinger, Effie Miller, Dorothy Smith and Elise Miller. Graveside services at High Springs Cemetery. Active

pallbearers were her grandsons, Damon Winters, Daryl Winters, Jacob Winters, Zachery Winters, Steve Bowen and James

Miller. Arrangements by Evans Carter Funeral Home.

RAULERSON, Virgil Edward Raulerson


Virgil Edward Raulerson, 88, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Sunday (Oct. 18, 2009).

He was born on March 15, 1921 in Bradford County, FL. He was the oldest of five children born to the late Mannie C. and Mae

Yarbrough Raulerson. He and his wife, the late Hazel Whitehead Raulerson, were the parents of three daughters. He retired

from the Jacksonville Terminal Company. He served in the United States Naval Reserves and United States Army. He served in

the U. S. Army 10th Mountain Division during World War II in the Italian Po Valley and North Appennies campaign, and received

the Bronze Star Medal. He was an accomplished genealogist conducting significant research and publishing 52 volumes of

genealogical information on the Raulerson and allied families. His research is published and cataloged at the Huxford

Genealogical Society, Baker County Historical Society and Polk County Historical Association. He was a Georgia and Florida

pioneer descendant. He was a member of the Sons of the Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Confederate

Veterans. He was an avid gardener and member of Foster Drive Baptist Church. He was a 55-year member of the Scottish Rite

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Masonry and a 32nd Degree Master Mason. He was most recently a member of the Albert J. Russell Lodge. He was also a

member of the Morocco Shrine Temple. He was predeceased by his parents, wife and sister, Ruth Rutland. He is survived by his

daughters, Kathleen Crook (Monty) and Betty Bearden (Jim), of Green Cove Springs, FL, and Sharon Miller (Joseph), of

Huntsville, AL; sisters, Doris Bryant and Eva Fletcher; brother, Donald C. Raulerson; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-

grandchildren. The family extends their appreciation to LaJanice and Larry Bell for the special care during his illness. A

graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. In lieu of flowers,

memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL

32256. Arrangements are with Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223.

RAULERSON, W. L. Raulerson


BLACKSHEAR — W.L. “Buddy” Raulerson, age 93, of Pierce County, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2017) in Valdosta. Born Sept.

25, 1924 in Waycross, he was a son of the late Seward and Irene Raulerson and lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was a

farmer early in life, was self-employed as an electrician and plumber, and retired following 30 years of service with Suburban

Propane in Blackshear. He was a longtime, devoted member of Emanuel Baptist Church where he was in the Senior Men’s Sunday

School Class. He loved to fish but more than anything he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a loving

husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by them all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by

his wife of 47 years, Shirley Latrelle Lewis Raulerson, two brothers, Carnell Raulerson and Edwin Raulerson, and a sister,

Latrelle Moore. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Karen Raulerson (Dwayne) Anderson of Hahira; his son and

daughter-in-law, Keith (Karyn) Raulerson of Valdosta; his sisters, Laforest Murray of Waycross, Delorise Reed of Winston Park,

FL, Joyce Walker of Waycross, and Peggy Raulerson of Blackshear; five grandchildren, Melodi Anderson Graham of Hahira,

Michael Anderson of Valdosta, Lauren Raulerson Bethel of Hahira, Megan Raulerson of Athens, and Kaitlyn Raulerson of

Valdosta; two great-grandchildren, Reagan Graham and Sophie Graham, both of Hahira; and several nieces, nephews and other

relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Emanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 217 W Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516.

RAWLINGS, Beverly Ann Groover Rawlins

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 June 2015)

Mrs. Beverly Ann Groover Rawlins, age 79, of Ambrose, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Emory Midtown in

Atlanta, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Rawlins was born on September 24, 1936, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Walton Lee

Groover and Evelyn Doris Seagraves Groover. Survivors include 2 sons, Lee (Tammy) Rawlins of Ambrose, GA and Scott (Jean)

Rawlins of Douglas, GA; 8 grandchildren, Walton Shelby Rawlins, Heather Nicole McCloud, David Robinson, Nikki Robinson, Faith

Ann McKinney-Rawlins, Jason Heath, Jessica Marsh, and Brian Powell; 1 great grandchild, Levi Chase McCloud; and several nieces

and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke Rawlins. Funeral services were Saturday, June 13, 2015, at

Deberry Baptist Church. Interment followed at Deberry Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

RAWLINS, Betty Jean Rawlins


Betty Jean Rawlins, age 82, died Friday (July 3, 2015) at Satilla Care Center following a short illness. She was a native and life-

long resident of Waycross the daughter of the late Hoke Smith and Stella Gillis Coker. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist

Church and the Waycross Woman’s Club. Survivors include her husband Harvey L. Rawlins, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Vicky

Rawlins, of Waycross, and Jeannie Rawlins (David) Thompson, of Loganville; 4 grandchildren, Tad (Kimberly) Thompson, of

Dacula, Julie (Elliott) Rogers, of Bogart, Tori (Kevin) Parker, of Braselton, and Tracee (Will) Johnson, of Lawrenceville; 9 great-

grandchildren, Sarah-Grace Thompson, Charlotte Thompson, T.J. Thompson, Ian Rogers, Colin Rogers, Emma Rogers, Jay Parker,

Jaxon Parker and Lillee Johnson; 1 sister, Bea (Eddy) Martin, of Jacksonville, FL; 1 brother, Al Smith, of Macclenny, FL; a god-

daughter, Linda James, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was Sunday at Music Funeral

Home Chapel. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery.

RAWLINS, James Leroy Rawlins

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 11 May 2018)

James 'Jim' Leroy Rawlins, age 68, was united with his Savior on May 11, 2018 in Gainesville, FL. Jim was born October 15, 1949

in Bartow, FL to Leroy Rawlins and Mildred Rawlins. Jim honorably served our country in the United States Navy during the

Vietnam War. Jim Rawlins was a revivalist, apostle, author, college professor, pastor, school principal, and after forty plus years

of ministry, prior to getting sick, had been traveling throughout the Nation, unlocking regions for a move of God. Jim dreamed

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one night as a young boy he was standing behind the podium in the U.S. Senate praying for revival in America. That dream placed

a lifelong burning desire inside of him for a Third Great Awakening in his dearly beloved America. That burning desire resulted

in the founding of Keys of Awakening Ministries. In August of 2016, the Lord asked Jim if he was going to live in Taylor County

and leave it the same. A few months later, the strategy for this was given and Impact Taylor Prayer Group was founded. This

group of prayer warriors formed and began to work on uniting the body of Christ to advance the Kingdom of Heaven in defeating

drugs in our region. Jim served in full time ministry over forty years. His multifaceted ministry of revivalist, apostle, missionary,

author, and also serving in Christian education as teacher, principal and college professor has equipped him to unlock regions.

God not only gifted and prepared Jim to unlock regions but uniquely equipped him to father a coming generation of revivalists.

His heart's desire was to not pass the baton of revival to the next generation but to run alongside of them as a multi-

generational army marching towards revival. Jim has authored 4 published books including “Twenty-one Keys of Awakening.” Jim

was preceded in death by his father Leroy Rawlins, and a brother Bobby Rawlins. Jim is survived by his wife Joan Rawlins;

children, Linda Wolf, Cheryl (Mike) Laprade, Jon (Jessica) Rawlins, and Maggie (Paul) Wallace, and step children, Chad (Coleen)

Agner, Samantha Crouse, and Christopher Sessions; his mother Mildred Rawlins; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; as

well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, May 14, 2018 at First Assembly of God of Perry.

Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Shiloh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the

Fisher House, a private/public partnership that supports America’s military and their families in their time of need @

fisherhouse.org. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RAWLINS, Neva Lou Mitchell Rawlins

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL August 2,

2014)

Mrs. Neva Lou Mitchell Rawlins, age 63, of Perry, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her residence. Neva was born March

11, 1951 in Bartow, FL, to Milon and Lola (Tanner) Mitchell. She was a homemaker and taught piano. Together she and her

husband served in ministry for over 40 years, starting and pastoring churches in Georgia, Florida and Mississippi and serving as

missionaries in Romania for 8 months. Mrs. Rawlins was a member of Evangel Christian Fellowship in Perry. She was a loving and

devoted wife, mother, and granny who worked to ensure that her family was taken care of. She was a woman of faith who's

greatest devotion was the Lord Jesus and who was considered by her family and friends to be the true definition of a Proverbs

31 woman. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, gardening and flowers, playing the piano and singing, sewing, and reading. Mrs.

Rawlins was preceded in death by her parents Milon Ellis Mitchell and Lola Tanner Mitchell, a brother, Lawrence "Buddy"

Mitchell, and a sister, Mariellis Brant. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Pastor James Leroy Rawlins, Perry, FL, 1 son,

Jon (Jessica) Rawlins, of Bryceville, FL, 3 daughters, Linda Wolf, of Lake City, FL, Cheryl (Mike) Laprade, of Westhampton, MA,

and Maggie (Paul) Wallace, of Denton, TX, 5 sisters, Helen Lamb, Myrna Stringfellow, Auralee Browning, Judy Duquette, and

Cheryl Ziegler, 11 grandchildren, Varion, Elisabeth, Neva, Rachel, Hannah, Joshua, David, Stephanie, Alissa, Aiden, and Hadassah,

2 great-grandchildren, Jackson and Melody, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Evangel Christian Fellowship. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. All arrangements are under

the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RAWLINS, Sheri Melissa Rawlins

(Abstracted from the 26 April 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mrs. Sheri Melissa Rawlins, age 45, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence following an

extended illness. Mrs. Rawlins was born on March 7, 1973, in Douglas, GA and was the daughter of James Clark Myers, III and

Barbara Ann Barlow Myers of Douglas, GA. She was a manager for three offices with H & R Block and attended Saving Grace

Ministries. In addition to her parents, survivors also include her husband, Joel “Mike” Rawlins of Broxton, GA; daughters, Megan

(James) Deaton of Jacksonville, GA, Katlyn Rawlins of Pearson, GA and Caroline Rawlins of Broxton, GA; son, Nicholas (Briley)

Rawlins of Nicholls, GA; sister, Candi (Anthony) Harper of La Grange, GA; brother, Jamie (Jessica) Myers of Douglas, GA; seven

grandchildren, Jase Deaton, Kase Deaton, Aubree Deaton, Keely Spivey, Kylee Spivey, Remi Rawlins and Kamdon Cason. Graveside

services will be Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Rocky Creek Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

RAWLS, Blanche E. Rawls


A celebration of life service for Blanche E. Rawls, age 69, will be Saturday at House of Faith Church, 140 Paxton Road, Folkston.

She was born Aug. 24, 1948 in Folkston to the late Melvin “Fat” Watson and Anna Smith Watson. She received her formal

education from the Charlton County Public School System and was part of the last class to graduate at Bethune High School in

1966. She continued her education and earned a business management degree at South Georgia College in Douglas. Blanche

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worked as an air traffic controller in Flint, MI until President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controller in

August 1981. She later was employed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Detroit, MI for several years before

transferring to Internal Revenue Service, Jacksonville, FL, where she retired in 2009. She accepted Christ as her personal

Savior and was a member of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Folkston. After moving to Waycross she also attended

Mason Temple Church of God In Christ. In 2008, she met Johnny Rawls Jr., of Waycross, and on Aug. 24, 2010 they were joined

in Holy Matrimony. One of her many talents was singing. She had a beautiful soprano voice. She departed this life on Saturday

(March 31, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health after a brief illness. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Johnny

Rawls Jr., of Waycross, a son, Adam Williams of Valdosta, three stepchildren, Renae (Tom) Carter of St. Augustine, FL, Roxanne

(Terry) Luckett of Jacksonville, FL, and Rylan Rawls of Columbus, OH, a brother, Mikal Akhtab of Atlanta, an aunt, Rosa Smith

of Folkston, a niece and nephews, and many cousins and other relatives. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Memorial Cemetery,

Folkston. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross.

RAWLS, Charles Rawls – death announcement


Charles Rawls, age 72, of Waycross, died Friday (May 24, 2019). The celebration of life will be at Harrington Family Funeral

Services, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.

RAWLS, Claudia Rawls

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 7 August 2019)

Claudia “Suzanne” Rawls, age 62, of Dupont, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was

born on June 28, 1957 in Newnan, GA to the late Joseph Smith and Doris Virginia (Wilson) Morgan. She was accepted into the

Paralegal Program at VSU and was the only one without a legal background. She graduated at the top of her class. Survivors

include her loving husband of 38 years, James Rawls of Dupont, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna R. and Joe Branton of

Jasper, FL; mother, Doris Virginia Morgan of Carrollton, GA; 3 grandchildren; 5 sisters and brother-in-law, Pat S. and Buddy

Gates of North Georgia, Paula S. Todd of LaGrange, GA, Angie S. and Ray Hand of Newnan, GA, Carol S. Williams of Carrollton,

GA, Gail S. Mitchell and Ken of Wedowee, AL; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral service will be in

the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. As per her wishes she will be cremated after the service.

RAWLS, Hubert F. Rawls

(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

Hubert F. “Buddy” Rawls, 84, passed away Saturday (March 9, 2013) in South Carolina. Born in Waycross, he was a son of the

late Hubert Fields and Louise Robert Rawls. “Buddy” retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Special Agent with the Office of

Special Investigations where his case load included both criminal and counter intelligence cases. He continued his career as a

Special Agent with the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services. His special interest

was in training and mentoring young new agents. He served as an admissions representative for Georgia Military College, was on

the board of trustees of the GMC Foundation and was a member of the GMC Oak Leaf Society. He also served as a board

member of the Children’s Mentoring Program in Conway. He was preceded in death by a son, John Christopher, and three

sisters, Eugenia, Dorothy and Ann. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Speight Rawls, of Myrtle Beach, SC; a son, James S. (Julie)

Rawls, of Little Rock, AR; daughters, Eugenia (George) Beattie, of Atlanta, Alice (Craig) Kramer, of South China, ME, and

Theresa Lynn (Ron) Rawls, of Cochise, AR; a brother, Pete Rawls, of Fernandina Beach, FL; five grandchildren; and 12 great-

grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to

St. Michael Catholic Church Building Fund, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is

in charge of the arrangements.

RAWLS, Nell Rawls


Nell Rawls, age 85, widow of T. J. Rawls, native of Lee, FL passed away Tuesday May 13th in St. Petersburg, FL. The daughter of

the late Francis M. and Susan McKinney Stroud, Mrs. Rawls came to St. Petersburg twenty-two years ago from Pelham, GA. She

was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by one sisters, Mrs. H. J. Davis of St. Petersburg; one brother, George

Stroud, Hendersonville, NC; four nephews, James M. Davis, of St. Petersburg; Hugh Davis of Waco, TX; John D. Davis of Miami,

FL and Cecil Davis, Graceville, FL. Funeral services and interment were in St. Petersburg Thursday May 15th.

RAWLS, Virginia Gail Rawls


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The home going celebration for Virginia Gail Rawls will be Saturday at Church of Christ Written In Heaven. Burial and committal

services will follow in Waresboro Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 1223 Parkway Drive Saturday. Affectionally known as

“ToGean,” she was born May 7, 1957 in Blackshear to the late Paul and Essie Hargrove. She was educated in the public schools of

Waycross and Ware County. She was preceded in death by one son, Marcus Jones, and her parents. On Saturday (Aug. 19, 2017)

she peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter,

Sharon Jones; two sons, Robert (Kiara) Jones and Travis (Latoya) Thompson; five brothers, Robert (Joyce) Jones, Ulysses

(Shirley) Jones, Jackie (Ruby) Jones, Anthony (Karen) Hargrove and Paul (Jacquelyn) Hargrove Jr.; three sisters, Odessa Jones,

Angela Smith and Beverly Hargrove (Frank) Johnson; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.

RAY, Anthony Wayne Ray


Anthony Wayne “Tony” Ray, age 41, died Wednesday (May 16, 2018) at his residence in Patterson. He was born to Carolyn Mae

Burch on May 27, 1977 in Axson. His maternal grandparents, Burley Lee Ray and Annie Mae Edwards Ray, a foster mother who

raised him as a son, Susie Mae Edwards Welch and Horace Welch Sr., preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss and

cherish his memories, his mother, Carolyn Mae Burch; his father, Reginald Grace of Patterson; one brother, Tyrone Lashore

(Flossy), of Mershon; one sister, Angela (Michael) Graston Camillo, of Knoxville, TN; family members, Catherine

(Everett) Jernigan Sr., of Patterson, Mary Grace (Larry), of Albany, Worsie (Jimmy) Taylor, of Michigan, Lillie Bell Davis, of

Bradenton, FL, Emma Lou (John Henry) Edwards of Bradenton, FL, Myrtice McNeal of Palmetto, FL, Mary Mitchell of Atlanta,

Walter Lee (Ethel) Brown Ray of Bradenton, FL, Burley Ray Jr. (Susan) of Orlando, FL, Frankie Lee (Kathleen) Ray, of Douglas,

Roy Will Ray, Joe Edward Lee Brown Ray, of Queens, NY; aunts, Liza Mae Edwards, Mary Ann Edwards of Bradenton, FL; other

brothers and sisters, Michael (Jennifer) Godwin, Daron (Sandra) Godwin, Dickie (Faye) Godwin, Rakeen (Ivory) Godwin, Jakeen

(Laquana) Godwin, Michael (Fateamia) Godwin Jr., Jeremy Godwin, Jerry Coleman, Thomas (Nellie) Welch, Horace (Linda) Welch;

a host of aunts uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

later by the Welch & Brinkley Mortuary. The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, 6631 Patterson Drive, of

Patterson.

RAY, Dudley Clarence Ray

(Abstracted from the 9 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Dudley Clarence Ray of Braselton, GA passed away on June 15, 2017, just three days shy of his 87th birthday. He was born in

McRae, Georgia, the second of three sons to Mamie and Joe Ray. Dudley is survived by his wife, JoAnn Dorminey Ray of

Braselton, GA, his daughter, Lisa Jardine (Stratton) Cyrus of Austin, TX, his son, Dudley C. Ray, Jr. (a.k.a Chip) of Gainesville,

GA, granddaughters, Whitney Fulton Jardine of San Francisco, CA, Suzannah Harrington Ray of New York City, and Stephanie

Victoria Ray of Gainesville, GA, Dudley was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joe Ray and William G. Ray. The Ray

family lived in West Green, GA, where they founded and operated their farming and turpentine business on the family farm. The

boys attended West Green School where one of Dudley’s favorite memories was riding his horse, Tony the pony, to the one room

school house every day. He also taught Tony tricks which amazed his family and friends. Upon graduation from West Green he

attended Douglas High School where he played football and was also on the track team. Dudley was a lifelong Dawg, and as such,

attended the University of Georgia from 1950 to 1954, graduating with a BS degree. In addition to collecting his degree, he

also met the love of his life, JoAnn Dorminey, who was also a student at University of Georgia. To win her heart, Dudley and a

pal filled the swimming pool at the KD house, where JoAnn lived, with magnolia blossoms one night because he knew it was her

favorite flower, just to surprise her. As they say, the rest is history, and they married in June of 1955. Dudley and JoAnn

settled in Douglas, GA, after they wed and were blessed with two children, Lisa and Chip. Dudley continued to work in the family

farming business and later became a salesman with Georgia Ace Fertilizer. In 1979 he and JoAnn relocated to Lilburn, GA and

he took a job with the Agri-chemical division of US Steel. He was a born salesman and man of the road flying and driving all

across the nation making friends all along the way. Dudley knew how to get things done, from matters relating to selling his

products, hiring the right people or finding the best steak while on the road. He was truly in his element when surrounded by his

friends, family and business associates. In 1992 Dudley retired from LaRoache Industries. In 1997, he and JoAnn decided to

move to Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. After building their home and setting up his massive shop, he was preparing to kick back,

then Dudley had another idea! He decided to run for the Braselton town council, winning handily and serving four terms. This

was at a time when Braselton was evolving from a sleepy town to a destination for light industrial development by many national

companies. Dudley played a large role working with and attracting these companies. After retirement from the town council

Dudley spent his latter years enjoying his family and visiting with his Chateau Elan neighbors from the seat of his red University

of Georgia golf cart. He spent most days smiling and laughing. The only thing he wished for at the end of his life was for the

University of Georgia Bulldogs to win another national championship! Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Sims

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Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Douglas Cemetery. The family will host a celebration of Dudley’s life at the Legends

Clubhouse, at Chateau Elan on Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Braselton, GA. Memorial gifts may be made to the following Hospice

of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501, The University of Georgia, The Georgia Fund,

and Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church, 4903 Chestnut Mountain Circle Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

RAY, Harry Ray

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 November 2009)

Mr. Harry Ray, age 62, of West Carrollton, OH, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Kettering Medical Center, in

Kettering, OH. Mr. Ray, a native of Telfair County, GA, was born October 7, 1947. He was the son of the late H. F. and Dorothy

Maloy Ray. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam era and a retired Major of the US Army National Guard after 20 Years of

service. He worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, OH where he retired after 39 years of civil service as

Logistics Manager. Survivors include his wife of 38 years: Donna Sheffield Ray of Miami, OH; 1 daughter: Heather Leigh Ray of

Huber Heights, OH; 1 son: John Harrington Ray of Miami, OH; 1 brother: Frank (Pat) Ray, of Jacksonville, GA; 1 sister: Robyn

(Gary) Vickers of Douglas, GA; an uncle: Bill (Nancy) Clark of Perry, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service were

Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Jacksonville Methodist Church in Jacksonville, GA. Burial followed in the Jacksonville City

Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RAY, Howard Whiddon Ray

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 May 2018)

Howard Whiddon Ray, age 80, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on February

11, 1938 in Nichols, GA to the late Howard Whiddon Ray and Margaret (Sapp) Ray. He worked as a truck driver for Ryder

Transportation Services. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors include his

wife of 59 years, Brenda Ray of Jacksonville, FL, daughter and son-in-law Lori and Bo Bennett of Lakeland, GA, 2 grandchildren

Mitchell Bennett of Lakeland, GA, Heather and John Pafford Lakeland, GA, 2 great grandchildren: Brantley Bennett and Benny

Pafford. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in

North Cemetery in Clinch County.

RAY, Joe Ray

(Abstracted from the 7 October 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mr. Joe Ray, age 88, of West Green, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Ray was born in Lumber City, GA on January 3, 1928, to the late Joe S. and Mamie Grindle Ray. He was preceded in death by

his parents, Joseph S. Ray and Mamie Grindle Ray a brother, William Ray and a daughter, Linda Ray. Mr. Ray was a graduate of

the University of Georgia and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His career

retirement came after spending decades at President of Ray Naval Stores as a hands-on farmer and agribusiness owner. He also

served our country in military service before retiring as a Colonel. His military service began with the U.S. Navy in 1945 and

concluded with the U.S. Army Reserves in 1988. His work extended beyond his business and military service with more than

thirty years of volunteer service including serving as a member of the Coffee County Board of Education, Coffee Regional

Hospital Board of Directors and many positions for other organizations. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Geraldine

Skipper Ray of West Green, GA; 2 daughters, Carol (David) Morgan of West Green, GA and JoAnne (late Danny) Lewis of

Douglas, GA; 3 grandchildren, Scott (Mandy) Morgan; Erin (Steven) Day; Lane (Kim) Morgan; 3 step grandchildren, Henry Lewis,

Chase (Kristin) Lewis, and Ashton Lewis; several great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Dudley (Joann) Ray of Braselton, GA; 1 sister-

in-law, Betty Ray of St. Augustine, FL and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. A graveside service was Sunday,

October 9, 2016, at Douglas City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Still Waters

Outreach (a Christian based women’s outreach center), 2699 Hwy 221 N., Douglas, GA31533 or the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth

Homes, P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RAY, John A. Ray, Jr.

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate June 5th, 2013)

Mr. John A. Ray, Jr., 70, of Adel, passed away May 28, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. He was born July

13, 1942 in Adel to the late John Asa Ray, Sr. and Mattie Lee Henderson Ray. Mr. Ray lived all of his life in Cook County and was

retired from McCranie-Griner Chevrolet in Nashville, GA where he was the parts manager for many years. He was of the Baptist

faith. Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Barker Ray of Adel; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law: Scott and Tina Fountain

of Lakeland, GA, Todd Fountain of Asheville, NC, and Shane Fountain of Morris Hill, NC; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and

Jeremy Rogers of Asheville, NC; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Chris Ray of

Adel, GA; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Robbie Nell Cowart Dumas and Kirby Dumas of Hahira, GA, Ada and Louie Horne of

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Adel, GA, Merle McGlocklin of Adel, GA, and Mattie Pearl Williams of Barnwell, SC. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers,

Willie Ray, Leroy Ray and Jack Ray. The Ray family received friends Thursday, May 30, at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S.

Hutchinson Ave., in Adel. The funeral service took place Friday May 31, at Boone Funeral Home. Interment followed in Woodlawn

Memorial Gardens, 8879 Val-Del Road, Adel.

RAY, Marcus Donald Ray


Marcus Donald Ray, 81, of Waycross died Friday (Dec. 27, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in

Offerman to the late Alvin M. Ray and Clifford Jewel Ray. He made Waycross his home for the majority of his life. He worked

as a switchman for CSX Railroad before retiring after 37 years of service. A member of Calvary Baptist Church, he loved

fishing, caring for his family and watching John Wayne movies. He served during the Korean War in the United States Air

Force. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Tony L. Ray, of Waycross; a son Donnie Ray, of

Waycross; 3 step-children, Susie Crosby (Danny) Peeples of Waycross, Pam Mincey of Screven, Mike (Cecelia) Crosby of

Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Michelle Lanier, Danielle Surrency, Andy Day, Kristy Woodall and David Crosby; 9 great-

grandchildren, Sara, Aaron, Ellington, Emma, Alana, D.J., Jason, Chris and Sean; a sister, Nell (Cleve) Thompson of Waycross;

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.

RAY, Nellie Ray


Mrs. Nellie Ray, age 86, died Wednesday morning, February 13 after an extended illness. She was a native of Ireland but spent

most of her life in Chicago before coming to Florida to reside several years ago. Survivors are two sons, T. C. McNally, of

Madison and Edward McNally, of California; and two daughters, Sister Mildred St. Mel, of California and Mrs. Mary Hubeny, of

Chicago. Services will held this morning (Friday) in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

RAY, Ola Mae McGauley Ray


Ola Mae McGauley Ray, of Detroit, MI, formerly of Waycross, was born July 2, 1940 in Waycross, to the union of the late Fred

and Effie McGauley. She spent her formative years growing and maturing into a woman admired and adored by many. She

attended Center High School where she graduated as part of the class of 1959. At a young age, she joined New Mount Pleasant

Baptist Church. On Aug. 23, 1960 she married her loving husband of 58 years, Henry J. Ray and moved to Detroit, MI. After

visiting several churches in Detroit, she joined The Palestine Missionary Baptist. While at Palestine, she gave years of service to

various ministries until health complications prohibited her activity. Nevertheless, despite illness Ola remained a good soldier

and devoted worshiper throughout her membership. Her compassion for people and sparkling personality shined and were on full

display as she worked for the Cranbrooke Nursing Home. Her warm smile and generosity touched the hearts of all those in her

presence. She was the 12th of 13 children. Though she was among the youngest of a large family, through her impeccable style

and infectious laughter, she carried a larger than life presence. She fiercely loved her family and that love was reciprocated.

She looked forward to spending summers and holidays at home. She would use every opportunity to fly back home to spend time

with her family. While visiting you could always find her with her sisters laughing, catching up and spending quality time with her

family. To some it seemed she never moved away because for every special occasion you could count on her to catch a flight

back home. On Sunday (Oct. 21, 2018) she took her last flight home. She departed this life from Henry Ford Hospital

in Detroit, MI, to be with her Heavenly Father in Glory. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Effie, 10 siblings

Fred, Thomas, Eugene, Willie, Alton, Louise, Ruby, Beatrice, Sadie and Vernelle. She leaves to mourn her memories her

husband, Henry J. Ray; two daughters, Marsha D. Mack-Smith (David), Kelli Booker; three grandchildren, Marchata L. Mack,

Mashawnda J. Felix Sherrer (Marcus) , Kenneth Booker, all of Detroit, MI; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Marius; three

siblings, Essie Mae Hands of Waycross, Alberta McGauley of Youngstown, Ohio, Marie Daniels (Quincey) of

Blackshear; brother-in-law, Willie Ray (Claudette) of Detroit, MI; sisters-in-law, Louise Flynn (Albert) and Algertha Perry of

Waycross, Wilhelmenia Seay (adopted sister), of Waycross; and a host of nieces, nephews. Homegoing service will be Saturday

aat New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 821 Pittman St., Waycross. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge

of arrangements.

RAY, Patsy Ann Ray


Patsy Ann Ray, age 74, died Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She was a native of

Jacksonville, FL, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was formerly employed in the lunchroom of Ware County School

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Systems. She was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Randall Green and Lois Palmer

Green. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, James Edward Ray Sr., of Waycross; 3 children, Ricky (Vonda) Vaughn of

Waynesville, Pam Powell of Valdosta, and Jamie (Lisa) Ray of Waycross; 7 grandchildren, Mandy Vaughn, Sean Vaughn, Gracie

Gore, Payton Powell, Cade Powell, Tyler Ray and Ann Marie Ray; 4 great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Justin, Nicholas and Taylor; 1

brother, Robert Randall Green of Jacksonville, FL; 1 sister, Tina Debile of Kingsland; and numerous nieces and nephews. A

funeral will be Saturday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sweat

Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 510 W. Blackshear Ave., Waycross, GA 31503.

RAY, Peggy Wilson Ray


Peggy Wilcox Ray, age 71, died Wednesday (March 14, 2018) at the Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness. She was

born in Jeff Davis County but resided in Waycross most of her life. She was retired from the Department of Family and

Children Services and was a member of Hebardville United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for many years. She

was a daughter of the late Ruby Lewis Wilcox. She is survived by her husband, J.D. Ray of Waycross; two children, David

(Connie) Ray of Waycross, and Debbie (David) Day of Hoboken; three grandchildren, Dustin Helms, Josh (Hope) Ray and Karlee

Ray, one great-grandchild, Greyson Ray; her father, Raleigh Wilcox of Hazlehurst; two sisters, Vernelle (Don) Vincent of

Douglas, and Amanda (Wallace) Loper of Augusta; a brother, Raleigh (Marian) Wilcox Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and numerous

nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at Hebardville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Baptist

Church Cemetery in Jeff Davis County. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in her honor to Hospice Satilla,

808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RAY, Richard Ray

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)

Richard Ray, age 50, of Lee, passed away on January 24, 2014 at the hospital in Madison, Florida. He moved to Madison from Ft.

Myers, Florida about 11 years ago. He was self-employed. He is survived by his companion: Cheryl McKinnon of Lee, FL; 4 sons:

Brandon Ray of Ft. Polk, LA; Chris Miller of New Hampshire, Jason Miller of North Carolina and James McKinnon of Pensacola,

FL; 2 brothers, Jimmy Parker of Ft. Myers, FL and Rick Borrows of Austria; 2 sisters, Joy Lloyd of Tunnel Hill, GA and Bonnie

of Ft. Myers, FL. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RAY, Sam P. Ray Jr.


JESUP — Sam P. Ray Jr., age 68, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2014) at his residence with family by his side while under the

care of Hospice. He was a native of Liberty County, born April 19, 1945 to the late Sam Sr. and Mary Ray. He lived in Jesup for

the past seven years, having moved there from Waycross. He was a Bradwell Institute graduate, class of 1963. He was a

Veteran of the Vietnam era, having served with the United States Air Force. He was the public works director for the City of

Waycross and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was an avid sports fan who loved to fish, cook and garden. He

was of the Baptist faith. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Sam

(Jessica) Ray, of Acworth; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Michelle (Chris) Lanier, of Albany; 5 grandchildren, Madeline, Lanna,

Abbie, Sam IV and Ben; 5 sisters, June Terreso, of Hinesville, Erline Jacobson, of Allenhurst, Betty McMillian, of Greensboro,

NC, Irene Owen, of Birmingham, AL, and Sharon Madden, of Hinesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service

will be held Saturday at Sweetwater Baptist Church in Waycross. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be

made to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorsproject.org/Donate Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home of

Hinesville is in charge of arrangements.

RAYBURN, Carl Matthew Rayburn

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)

Funeral services for Carl Matthew Rayburn, 84, of Boston will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Salem Baptist Church, Pavo, GA,

where he was a member. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born May 28, 1927 in Cook County, Carl was the son of

the late Clarence A. Rayburn, Sr. and Beulah Patten Rayburn. In 1946 Mr. Rayburn enlisted in the United States Coast Guard

serving various tours overseas until 1949 while earning the rank of Corporal. Mr. Rayburn was a lifetime Thomas County farmer

and recipient of the 1992 Kiwanis Club Farmer of the Year Award. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Helen

Taylor Rayburn. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Shirley Rayburn, Dennis Rayburn, and Jeffrey and

Lawana Rayburn all of Boston, GA; five grandchildren, Brian Rayburn and wife Sherri, Kathryn Singletary and husband Jared,

Thomas Rayburn and Andrew Rayburn all of Boston, GA; Marilyn Shiver and husband Greg of Camilla, GA; three great-

grandchildren, Stone and Dawson Singletary and Gavin Shiver. Also surviving are his brother William Rayburn of Brunswick, GA

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and a sister Betty Peters of Boston, GA. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Doris, brothers Clarence A. Jr. and

Wallace Rayburn, sisters-in-law Dorothy Rayburn and Elizabeth Rayburn and brother-in-law Albert Peters. In lieu of flowers,

memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 10795 HWY 122 Thomasville, GA 31757. Special thanks are extended to his

sister Betty Peters for her unconditional love and devotion during his recent illness.

RAYBURN, Helen Taylor Rayburn


A celebration of the life of Helen Taylor Rayburn, 80, of Boston, GA will be Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Salem Baptist

Church, Pavo, GA, were she was a member and interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born January 21, 1931 in Colquitt

County, Helen was the daughter of the late Lucious Marion and Sessie Elizabeth Turner Taylor. She graduated as a member of

the Pavo High School's class of 1948 where she was an avid basketball player. Helen was an excellent cook and devoted wife,

mother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. On December 20,

1951, she married Carl Matthew Rayburn, who survives. In addition to her husband of 59 years she is survived by sons and

daughters-in-law Michael and Shirley Rayburn, Jeffrey and Lawana Rayburn and son Dennis Rayburn all of Boston, GA; 5

grandchildren, Brian Rayburn and wife Sherri, Kathryn Singletary and husband Jared, Thomas Rayburn and Andrew Rayburn all

of Boston, GA; Marilyn Shiver and husband Greg of Camilla, GA; and 3 great-grandchildren, Stone and Dawson Singletary and

Gavin Shiver. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Cecil Taylor (Louise) and Hazel Collins of Lakeland, FL and Lorene

Humphries and L.M. Taylor (Winona) of Pavo, GA, sister's-in-law Mary Taylor, Florence Taylor and Pauline Taylor; plus numerous

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Robert, James, Floyd and Earl Taylor and brother's-in-law Carroll

Collins and Ronald Humphries. Mrs. Rayburn's love, integrity and strength of character were qualities she carried with her

throughout her daily life. Always concerned about the needs of others she shared her time, energy and talents with anyone and

everyone. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 10795 Highway 122, Thomasville, GA 31757.

RAYBURN, Toni Ann Bond Rayburn

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 17 September 2017)

A Memorial Service for Toni Ann Bond Rayburn, age 44 of Thomasville, will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Whiddon-

Shiver Funeral Home. Mrs. Rayburn was born October 21, 1971 in Thomasville, GA, to Charles Randall Bond and Katherine

Amanda Pyles Bond. She was a member of Barwick Baptist Church and a graduate of Thomas County Central High

School. Survivors include her parents, Bruce and Katherine Elliott, children, Amanda Leigh Rayburn, Riley Jo Alice Rayburn,

grandchildren, Conner William McMullen, Katherine Elaine McMullen, brother, Richard Wright Bond, grandmother, Juanita

Rehberg Pyles, and grandfather, John C. Elliott. Toni was preceded in death by her father Randall Bond, grandparents Elbert

Lavern Pyles, Joel and Jeanette Bond, and Betty Elliott. Memorials may be made to Halcyon Home for Battered Women P.O. Box

1838 Thomasville, GA 31799.

RAYMOND, Atwell Jane Johns Raymond


HOMERVILLE — Atwell Jane Johns Raymond, age 61, passed away Sunday (Sept. 30, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health,

Waycross, following a short illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1956, in Homerville, to the late Levi Johns and Jacquelyn O’Berry

Johns. She worked for Clinch HealthCare as CNA and was a member of the Indian Mound Missionary Baptist Church. She was

preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Mobley and Dale Raymond Jr., three brothers, Harry Johns, Ronnie Johns and

Michael Johns. Survivors are four daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Renee and Walter Courson, of Pearson, Mandy and Dukes

Delk, of Stockton, Stephanie Raymond, of Vietnam, and Roxanne Raymond, of Virginia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry

Johns and Marshall and Doris Johns, both of Homerville, Tim and Elizabeth Johns, of Libertyville, IL; five grandchildren; one

great-grandchild; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at the Indian Mound

Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Indian Mound Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

RAYMOND, Dale Dean Raymond

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 28, 2006)

HOMERVILLE -Dale Dean Raymond Jr., 45, passed away Saturday (Aug. 26, 2006) at his residence following a brief illness. A

native of Marlette, Mich., he had lived in Homerville for about 15 years. He worked for Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics.

Survivors include his wife, Atwell Johns Raymond, of Homerville; his father and mother, Dale Dean and Beverly Ann

Hagemeister Raymond Sr., of Decatur; two daughters, Roxanne Faye Raymond, of Great Falls, Mont., and Stephanie Lynn

Raymond, Marlette, Minn.; two step-daughters and sons-in-law; Donna Renee Noonan, of Kingsland, and Jacquelyn Amanda and

Lavon Duke Delk, of Stockton; two sisters, Deborah Ann Priest, of Stone Mountain, and Lisa Jo Houston, of Poulan; one brother,

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Jeffery Allen Raymond, of Decatur; four grandchildren, Amber Nicole Noonan, Heather Renee Delk, Rebecca Lynn Delk and

Haley Eloise Delk; his father and mother- in-law, Levi and Jacqueline

RAYMOND, Ralph Wesley Raymond Sr.

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 14 April 2015)

Services for Ralph Wesley Raymond Sr., “Jim”, age 88, of Thomasville are Friday, April 17, 2015, at First United Methodist

Church. Mr. Raymond died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at his residence. Born April 6, 1927, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of

the late Stephen S. Raymond and Annie Cook Raymond. On Oct. 10, 1953, in North Miami, FL, he married Betty Blevins Raymond.

He worked 32 years with the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. He was a member of Thomasville First United

Methodist Church and a member of the South Florida Letter Carriers. He was also a great carpenter, member of the Masonic

Order he joined in 1960, the Ocean Bay Masonic Lodge at Miami Beach. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include

his wife, Betty B. Raymond of Thomasville; 2 sons, Ralph W. (Donna) Raymond Jr., of Winston-Salem, NC, Steven D. (Debby)

Raymond of Clanton, AL; 1 daughter, Leslie R. (Scott) Berglund of Tallahassee, FL; 5 grandchildren: Kelly (Casey) Smith of

Tallahassee, Emily Berglund of Tallahassee, Steven Raymond Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Kevin (Laurel) Raymond of Columbia, SC,

Leslie Lynn Raymond of Boone, NC; 1 great-grandchild, Hunter Raymond of San Antonio, TX; and 1 sister, Nancy Nees of

Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia or to the First United Methodist

Church.

RAYNOR, Wilma Page Raynor


Wilma Page Raynor, age 85 of Fitzgerald, died Sunday, August 14, 2011, at her home. Mrs. Raynor was born April 7, 1926 in

Reydel, AR, to the late William Thomas “Bill” and Pearl Grace Page. She was a retired telephone operator for GTE and a member

of the First Baptist Church. She graduated from Reydel High School, was a former employee of Dixie Land 5 and 10 Store and

was a member of the Captain D’s Wednesday Lunch Club. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, F.S.

“Boone” Raynor. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Deborah R. and Bill Bryant of Fitzgerald, Tim and Sharron

Raynor of Fitzgerald, and Mike and Brenda Raynor of Lenox; seven grandchildren, Stan and Dana Bryant, Molly R. Salerno, Becky

B. and Brian Scott, Alison and John Kessler, Jennifer R. and Brad Mercier, Drew and Taylor Raynor, Page R. and Nick Adams; six

great-grandchildren, Zaedin Salerno, Bryant Scott, Bryson Scott, John Lewis Kessler, Allan Mercier and Wood Bryant; and a

sister-in-law, Mary Raynor Gray of Waycross. Funeral services were August 15, 2011, at the First Baptist Church. Interment

followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family suggests those desiring to send memorials in lieu of flowers may send them to

First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 367, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 or to Blue-Gray Hospice, P.O. Box 1447, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. Paulk

Funeral Home in Fitzgerald was in charge of arrangements.

RAYSOR, Dominique Jamal Raysor

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 3, 2010)

Mr. Dominique Jamal Raysor, 24, died suddenly Friday, February 19, 2010, at his residence in Columbus. He was a native of

Kissimmee, FL, but grew up in Homerville where he attended public schools. He lived in Waycross before moving to Columbus in

recent months. Survivors include an aunt who raised him, Ethel Carter of Homerville; his father, Michael Raysor; his mother,

Brenda Thomas of Kissimmee; a sister, Aynna D. Williams of Homerville; brothers, Willie C. Davis (Tonya) of Waycross, Dillil A.

Carter Jr. (Melinda), Isaiah Thomas, Alphonso Burkes, Lorenzo Burkes, Rome L. Carter all of Homerville; grandmother, Bertha

Thomas of Homerville; God-parents, Darryl and Antoinette Lewis of Waycross; God-brothers, Ja'Marieo Barkley Sr. (Valerie) of

Columbus and X'Zayvious Lewis of Waycross; and a host of other relatives. A funeral service was held Saturday, February 27,

2010, at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial followed in Pine Forest Cemetery. Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville served

the Raysor family

REA, John W. Rea


John W. Rea, age 80, a native of Benton, AR, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, Grady Rea, at Madison, where

he had been living retired for some time. Funeral services will be held in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Benton, AR Sunday.

Survivors include his widow; two sons, Grady Rea, manager of the Madison Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Carl Rea, of Cotton

Valley, LA; two brothers, Joe and Henry Rea, of Benton, AR; two grandchildren, Mrs. Stanley Williams and Grady Rea, Jr., and

two great grandchildren, of Madison.

READ, Elva Sue Read

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 5 December 2018)

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Elva Sue Read, age 84, passed away on December 5, 2018 in Tallahassee, FL. Sue was born October 4, 1934 in Purvis, MS to Burl

Johnston and Hettie Matthews Johnston. Mrs. Read attended Faith Baptist Church. Mrs Read worked in the lunchroom at Perry

Primary for many years retiring in 1996, she also was a licensed cosmetologist and hair dresser. Sue loved to go camping and

attending Gospel sings, and enjoyed traveling with her husband going to see the mountains. She liked it when her boys loaded

her up and took her fishing. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Read was preceded in death by her husband James Read in 2011, by her parents Burl Johnston and Hettie Johnston, and

her brother Burl Johnston, Jr. Mrs. Read is survived by her three boys, Phillip (Joyce) Read, David (Yvonne) Read, and Timmy

Read; 4 grandchildren, Danny (Tina) Read, Matthew (Yukimi) Read, Ashton (Kevin) Johnson, and Brandon Read; 5 great

grandchildren, Jacob, Emmie, Davis, Kyler, and Asher; as well as a host of brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Lake Bird Methodist Church. Interment services will follow immediately

afterwards in Pineview Memorial CemeteryAll arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

READ, James F. Read Jr.


James F. “Jim” Read, Jr., age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born in

Lucedale, MS to the late James F. Reed Sr. and Juanita Home Reed. Coming from Salt Springs, FL, Mr. Read had lived in Perry

since 1973. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Perry, Fl, and had worked as a Foreman/Supervisor with Florida

Gas. He enjoyed fishing and bird hunting in his spare time. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Elva Read of Perry, FL, (3) sons;

David (Yvonne) Read of Lake Bird, FL, Phillip (Joyce) Read, and Timmy Read, all of Perry, FL, (2) brothers; Gerald Read and Gene

Read, both of Lucedale, MS, a sister; Dot Langham of Bruton, AL, (4) grandchildren, (2) great-grandchildren and a host of

nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church on Monday, January 3, 2011.

Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.

READ, Kathryn Sonneborn Read


A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Kathryn Sonneborn Read will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the First United

Methodist Church in Thomasville. Mrs. Read died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville,

GA. A private interment was held on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Kathryn Read was a daughter of John G. and Florence B.

Sonneborn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dr. Hilton Read, and sister Doris “Doss” Sonneborn Lippincott.

Born in 1909 in Philadelphia, PA, Kathryn Read grew up in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. She attended Frankford Friends

School and Germantown Friend’s School (GFS). The leadership skills she developed at GFS led her to Swarthmore College, where

in later years, she maintained a long and loyal relationship, serving many terms on the College Board of Managers. As a young

working woman, she met Hilton Read on a blind date, and they married in the winter of 1941 shortly before the beginning of

WW II. The young couple subsequently came to Thomasville, GA where he was Chief of Medical Services at Finney General

Hospital. They fell in love with the South Georgia area and made many lasting friendships. After the war, Dr. Read resumed his

medical practice in Ventnor, NJ, where the couple lived until he retired. At that time, they chose to make Thomasville their

home. Dr. Read died in Thomasville in 1984. For over 60 years Kathryn devoted herself to the work of the Ventnor Foundation,

the non-profit organization founded by the Reads in 1951 in response to the devastation of European hospitals as a result of the

war. From 1951 to 1976 over 1,600 young medical interns came to the U.S. to study for one year in American hospitals and

return to their European homelands to rebuild the medical infrastructure. The Reads were mentors and surrogate parents to

the students, whom she affectionately called her foster children. Today, Ventnor alumni are found living and working throughout

the world. Wherever they are, they carry the Ventnor banner and they are “Waging peace through brotherhood and better

international understanding”. Kathryn believed her parents, along with her education, played a large part in the path of service

she chose for her life. Many individuals and organizations have benefited from her generosity of time, talent, resources and

indomitable spirit. Among them is Jerger Elementary School where she was part of the mentoring program and read regularly

to students. The rose garden on the corner of Old Monticello Road and Mimosa Drive was planted in her honor by friends to

commemorate her work with the school. Always interested in the arts and education, she was an advocate for the arts, athletic

and academic programs of Thomas University, and enthusiastically supported the expansion and planned renovations to the

campus. The tennis complex is named in her honor. She established In addition, the Southwest Georgia Technical College

annually awards the Kathryn Read Scholarship to a senior student from its Associate Nursing Degree Program. She faithfully

served the Thomas County Historical Society, Thomasville Landmarks, Thomasville Entertainment Foundation, Thomasville Music

& Drama Troupe, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Friends of the Library, Archbold Hospital Auxiliary, the Jim Neill

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, and First United Methodist Church. She was an avid knitter. She knitted caps for newborns at

Archbold and participated in the FUMC Knitting Ministry that provides prayer shawls for shut-ins and the elderly. When Glen

Arven County Club was renovated in the early 1990s, she provided the lighted gates at the entrance to welcome members and

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guests to the Club. As a life-long tennis player, she actively supported the programs and projects of the Tennis Association. The

Kathryn Read Sportsmanship Award is given annually in her honor to a member of the ladies’ tennis teams. She is survived by a

brother, John Sonneborn (Barbara) of Bradbury, CA; nephew John Lippincott (Jean) of Boston, MA; grand-nephew Tom

Lippincott (Anne) and daughters, Sarah and Emily of Southington, CT; grand-niece Laurie Dupree (Richard) and daughters,

Natalie, Samatha, and Monique of Simsbury, CT; step-granddaughters Nancy Peacock of Honolulu, Hawaii and Linda Peacock of

Gunnison, CO; and hundreds of friends and Ventnor Foundation foster children. Memorials may be made to the charity of your

choice.

REAGAN, Ann Reagan

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, July 27, 1905)

At her home about six miles southeast of town on Monday night, Mrs. Ann Reagan, widow of the late James E. Reagan, departed

this life, aged about 48 years. Mrs. Reagan’s illness was of short duration having been confined to her bed only about one week.

She leaves several children to mourn her death. Deceased was sister of Mr. R. D. Rowe, of this city. The funeral was held

Tuesday, interment being at Macedonia churchyard.

In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery we find an Annie E. Rowe Ragans, born 13 Aug 1854, died 24 Jul 1905. (note different spelling of surname)

REAKER, Jay Audrey Reaker


SAVANNAH — Jay Audrey Reaker, 56, of Savannah, and husband of Betty Lou Tullie Reaker, died Tuesday (July 9, 2013) at his

home. Born in Breman, IN, he was a son of Rosemary Reaker Scurry, of Waycross. He was a member of Smyrna Fellowship. He

was a carpenter who installed doors for many years at Overhead Doors of Savannah. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to

fish and hunt throughout his last days. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Teitsch, and a granddaughter, Abigail

Cason. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Tullie Reaker, of Savannah; his mother, Rosemary Reaker Scurry, of Waycross; a

daughter, Tina Reaker (John) Cason of Patterson; a son, Kiley (Holly) Ammons of Patterson; five grandchildren, Amber Cason,

Megan Cason, Rachel Cason, Kolby Ammons and Cody Ammons; four sisters, Elaine Lee, of Campbellsville, KY, Bonnie Waggoner,

of Manchester, TN, Cathy Herrin, of Bell Buckle, TM, and Susan Taylor, of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. The

funeral will be held Friday in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service. Interment will be private. Gamble Funeral Service,

Savannah, is in charge of the arrangements.

REAKER, Sheila Yvonne Ammons Reaker


BLACKSHEAR — Sheila Yvonne Ammons Reaker, age 64, of Blackshear, passed away Monday (July 11, 2016) at her residence.

Born in Blackshear, May 19, 1952, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She worked for Pic-N-Save for a number of years

but retired from Hudson Management where she had been the vice president. She was also the former owner of Dixie Vinyl

Siding and Satilla Bookkeeping. She was a member of Smyrna Fellowship and was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister who

dearly loved her family. She loved to fish, cook and listen to Christian music. She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her

flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashley Jackson and Helen Mae Bennett Ammons; a grandchild, Abigail

Cason, a sister, Sybil Carter, and by three brothers, Sonny Phillips, Ray Phillips and Morris Ammons. Survivors include 1

daughter and son-in-law, Tina (John) Cason of Patterson; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Kiley (Holly) Ammons of Patterson; 4

sisters, Evelyn (Charles) Campbell of Blackshear, Joyce (Bud) Bryson and Theresa Williams, all of Waycross, and Sue Ann

Gilliard of St. Petersburg, FL; 2 brothers, Jackie (Peggy) Ammons of Fitzgerald, and Bill Ammons of Houma, LA; 5

grandchildren, Kolby Ammons, Cody Ammons, Amber Cason, Megan Cason and Rachel Cason; and several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A memorial service will be Sunday in the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear.

REAL, Joseph Isiah Real

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 January 2011)

Mr. Joseph (Joe) Isiah Real, age 66, of Douglas, GA, passed away on December 31, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in

Douglas, GA. Mr. Real, a native of Cambridge Ohio was born on December 4, 1944. He was the son of Raymond Lee Real and the

late Abeth Elizabeth Poland Real and he is the widower of the late Ella Marie Alexander Real. He was employed as a mold

foreman with a plastics manufacturer and he was a veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict. A sister, Margie Decavo, also preceded

him in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Sims Funeral Home in Douglas. Burial followed in the

Calvary Full Gospel Cemetery, West Green, GA. Survivors include: sons: Joe Real and Jason (Peggy) Real; 1 daughter: Tina Marie

Davis and 1 daughter-in-law Sonia Real of Douglas, GA; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild all of Douglas, GA; his father:

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Raymond Lee Real of Dearwent, OH; 3 sisters: Betty Alexander and Grace Real both of Zanesville, OH; Donna Jean Hall of New

Concord, OH; and 1 brother: Robert Real of Cambridge, OH. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

REAMS, A. D. Reams, Sr.


A. D. Reams, Sr., age 65, died suddenly at his Greenville home Tuesday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born in

Lamont, June 4, 1895, and had spent his life in Madison County. Mr. Reams was President of the Bank of Greenville, and

President of the North Florida Livestock Association at the time of his death. He was also engaged in the mercantile business in

Greenville and had extensive farming and livestock interests in the county. He was a charter member of the American Legion

Post at Madison, a member of the School Board for 22 years and was a former president of the Madison County Farm Bureau.

He served the Greenville Town Council for many years and was a former mayor. Survivors are two sons, A. D. Reams, Jr., and Joe

S. Reams, both of Greenville; and one daughter, Mrs. W. Turnbull Anderson, of Monticello; one sister, Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr., of

Greenville; one brother, F. W. Reams, of Aucilla; eight grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday at

the Greenville First Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

REAMS, Agnes Jeannette Parramore Reams

(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)

Agnes Jeannette Parramore Reams, age 93, passed away in her sleep at home on July 29, 2014. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, FL

on September 14, 1920. After Agnes graduated from Mt. Pleasant School, she went on to receive her bachelor's degree from

Florida State College for Women. Agnes started her career as a teacher in Greenville, FL before moving to Tallahassee in 1963.

Her love for children ultimately led to her opening a home daycare in 1975. "Aunt Aggie", as she was affectionately called,

continued to keep children for 38 years until she was 91 years old. The countless number of families will forever remember her

for the loving care that she provided to their children. However, everyone that knew her was forever touched by her steadfast

commitment to her faith that guided her in all aspects of her life. She is survived by her 2 children, Leigh Reams McAuley and

Albert "Bert" D. (Suzan) Reams III; 4 grandchildren, Brooke McAuley (Ryan) Conlan, Brandee Leigh McAuley, Albert D. Reams

VI and Susie Ruth Reams; 2 great-granddaughters, Braeleigh Jeanette Rushing and soon to be born, Presley Conlan; former son-

in-law, Tommy McAuley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, Tony Reams; and brothers, Lee and

Houston Parramore. Funeral services on Sunday at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane Road Chapel.

REAMS, Albert Reams


On May 24th Albert Reams passed away. Mr. Reams was born February 29, 1852 in Madison County, near Lamont and spent his

entire life here. He was 92 years old. On December 8th, 1870, he was married to Amanda Dupree of Washington County, AL and

to this union ten children were born, six of whom preceded him in death. The widow, age 91, and the following children survive:

A. D. Reams, of Greenville; C. J. Reams, of Lamont; F. W. Reams, of Aucilla; and Mrs. C. L. Leggett, of Greenville; 26

grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren, of which 20 are serving in the Armed Forces in all parts of the world. Funeral

services were held Friday with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

REAMS, Mrs. Albert Dupree Reams, Sr.


Mrs. Albert Dupree Reams, Sr., age 36, of Greenville, died Tuesday afternoon in a Valdosta hospital a few hours after the death

of her infant child. She is survived by her husband; three stepchildren; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rehberg,

of Cairo, GA; four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Haseldine, of Orlando; Miss Macy Rehberg and Miss Nell Rehberg, of Nashville, TN, and

Miss Beth Rehberg, of Cairo; three brothers, J. Melvin Rehberg, of Kansas City, MO; Dr. Chessie Rehberg, of Philadelphia, PA,

and a twin, Guy Rehberg, of Albany, GA. A double funeral service was held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Greenville.

Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery near Greenville.

REAMS, Alice Laverta Ammons Reams

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 15, 2011)

Mrs Alice Laverta Ammons Reams, age 95, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Funeral

services will be 11:00 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born September 18, 1915 in Moultrie, GA and lived all her life in Greenville. She was a homemaker and was a member of

Greenville Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons: Buddy Reams of Madison, and Speedy Reams of Greenville; five

daughters: Helen Goodman of Okeechobee, Betty Smith of Tallahassee, Faye Greene of Gray, GA, Margaret Dement of

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Crawfordville, and Gail Andrews of Tallahassee; a sister Dannie Kilpatrick of Moorehaven, FL; 20 grandchildren; 28 great

grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren, and 1 great great great grandchild.

REAMS, Amanda Margaret Joyce Dupree Reams


The town of Greenville was made sad Sunday when it became known that Mrs. Albert Reams had passes away. Amanda Margaret

Joyce Dupree was born March 7, 1854, in Coffee County, Alabama, and moved to Lamont, Florida when she was about eleven

years old. She was married to Albert Reams on December 8, 1870, and moved to Madison County near Lamont. In 1907 they

moved to Greenville. To this union were born 10 children. Two of them passed away in infancy. The others reached adulthood,

but five of them have passed away in the past few years. They were Floyd, Reuben, Perry, Calvin, and Mrs. Mary Marshall. The

surviving children are a daughter, Mrs. C. L. Leggett with whom she had made her home for the past 18 months; F. W. Reams, of

Aucilla and A. D. Reams, of Greenville. She is also survived by several grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-

great grandchild. Grandsons and great grandsons were the active pall bearers and were as follows: George Ivy and Charlie

English, Jackie Burke, C. J. Reams, Fred Reams, Alvis reams, A. D. Reams, Jr. and Lamar Patrick.

REAMS, C. J. Reams


C. J. Reams, 94 passed away at Magnolia Place in Cairo, GA, on Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1918, in Lamont,

FL, where he spent the majority of his life as a merchant and farmer. He attended school in Lamont and later graduated from

high school in Aucilla. After teaching school for three years, he attended the University of Florida where he obtained a

business degree in 1942. He served in the army as a forward observer in the 401 Field artillery battalion in the European

theater. He was decorated with the Bronze Star with cluster, as well as a Purple Heart. Upon returning home, he assumed care

of his father’s store and farm in Lamont. He was a member of the Lamont Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school and

served as a deacon for five decades. In addition, he enjoyed his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors of the Farmers

and Merchants Bank. His service in these capacities was punctuated with his wit and wisdom that touched not only friends and

family, but casual acquaintances as well. He was a devoted husband of 53 years to Virginia Hendry who preceded him in death.

Also, he was preceded in death by his parents Calvin J. Reams Sr. and Minnie Donaldson Reams, a sister Hazel Westberry, and

two brothers, Reuben Reams, and Albert Reams. Surviving family includes: sons Calvin J. Reams III (Sue) of Thomasville, GA and

Harold F. Reams (Patsy) of Perry, FL, a daughter, Sarah King of Thomasville, GA. Grandchildren include: Josh Reams (Julie),

Austin Reams (Suzanne), Benjamin Reams (Crissy), Justin Reams (Emily), Rebecca Simmons (Ryan), Jennifer Reams, and Britt

King. There are 11 great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Lamont Baptist Church on July 14 at 10 AM with the family

receiving visitors at the church beginning at 9 AM. The family request that gifts given in his memory be given to the Lamont

Baptist Church.

REAMS, Crocia Marie Reams

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing December 22, 2010)

Crocia Marie Reams, 66, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at home in Greenville. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.,

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in the Greenville Baptist Church. Rev. Art Beal and Rev. Tony Hill will officiate. In lieu of flowers,

make donations to the Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32054. She was born in Wausau and had lived in

Greenville most of her life. She was a secretary for Greenville Middle School for a number of years. She also was a member of

Greenville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William E. "Speedy" Reams of Greenville; a son, William L. Reams of

Greenville; four daughters, Jeanie Uludag (Feridun) of Tampa, Audra Reams of Smithsburg, MD, Gayle Mills (Chris) of Orange

Park and Adele Johns of Greenville; two brothers, Lee Mercer of Ocala and O.L. Mercer of Sun City; two sisters, Nadine

Morrell of Chattahoochee and Jeweline Sparks of Lake Park, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

REAMS, David Curtis Reams, Sr.,

(Abstracted by our friend Tommy Smith who alerted us of this obituary. Thanks, Tommy)

David Curtis “Red” Reams, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2013, following a prolonged illness. As

he entered Heaven, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on June 26, 1927, he was a native of Greenville,

Madison County, Florida. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Reams was a member of the Navy's Seabees, receiving his honorable

discharge on August 17, 1946. Following his service, he worked in various businesses, retiring from Standard Feed Co. and The

American Freight Co., both in Jacksonville, Florida. In the 1950-1960's he was the chaplain for the Madison, FL Elks Lodge and a

member of the Madison Masonic Lodge. Preceding Mr. Reams in death are his parents, Albert Porter Reams and Nonie Belle

Woodard Reams, of Madison FL; his sister, Mary Louise Horne; and a brother, Robert Austin Reams. Mr. Reams is survived by

his wife of 61 years and caregiver, Corrine Brooks Reams; two daughters, Lynn Marie Bridges (Charlie) of Dalton, GA, and Mary

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Gayle Acorn (John) of Waynesville, NC; two sons, David Reams, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, and James Reams of Waynesville, NC;

four grandchildren, J. B. Acorn, of Waynesville, NC, Kalyn and Justin Bridges, of Dalton, GA, and Edward Curtis Reams, of

Phoenix, AZ, and one brother, James Fred Reams, 92, of Crescent City, FL, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Reams

was a faithful Christian. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Waynesville, NC. At First Baptist, Waynesville, he

was an active participant in the Senior Adult 1 Men's Sunday School Class until illness prevented his attendance. He served as

an ordained deacon and years of service at Terry Parker Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL. A memorial service to celebrate his

life will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, in Chapel of First Baptist Church of Waynesville. A private inurnment

will be held at a later date in Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the

Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Waynesville, at 100 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 or Medwest Hospice at

127 Sunset Ridge Road, Clyde NC 28721. A message of comfort may be left to the family and a guest registry may be signed

at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com

REAMS, F. W. Reams


Mr. F. W. Reams, age 83, of Aucilla, died Monday in Pineview Hospital in Valdosta after a long illness. Mr. Reams was the son of

the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reams of Madison County, and had lived most of his life in Aucilla where he was engaged in the

timber and cattle business and in farming. He was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. F. W. Reams, of

Aucilla; one son, Frank H. Reams of Greenville; three daughters, Mrs. Griffin Bishop of Madison; Mrs. Andrew Arrents, of

Jacksonville; and Mrs. E. R. Haynes of Apalachicola; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were

held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Greenville.

Elmer’s notes” While the obituary does not provide us with his first and middle names from his tombstone we learn that his full

name was Francis Wells Reams and he was born on 23 Sep 1882.

REAMS, Mrs. F. W. Reams


Mrs. F. W. Reams, age 72, died Wednesday December 1 in Pineview Hospital in Valdosta after a long illness. She was the

daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Floyd, a pioneer family of Jefferson County. She was the widow of the late Mr.

F. W. Reams who died November 1, 1965. Mrs. Reams was a member of the First Methodist Church of Monticello and had lived

all her life in Aucilla and Jefferson County. Survivors are one son Frank Henry Reams of Greenville; three daughters, Mrs.

Griffin Bishop of Madison, Mrs. Andrew Arrants of Jacksonville, and Mrs. E. H. Hayes of Apalachicola; eight grandchildren and

four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Henry Floyd of Monticello. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home

with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.

Elmer’s notes” While the obituary does not provide us with her first and middle names from her tombstone we learn that her

full name was Capers Floyd Reams and she was born on 16 Sep 1893.

REAMS, Frank Reams


Frank Reams, prominent citizen of Greenville, died at his home there late Saturday evening following a sudden illness of a heart

attack. He was 47 years old. Funeral services were held Monday in the First Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen

Cemetery. In 1930 Mr. Reams was married to Miss Eloise Land of Mayo. Mr. Reams is survived by his widow and three children:

Myrna Ann, Carole, and Kelly; two sisters: Miss Lorene Reams and Mrs. Cleo Hamrick; one brother: Alvis Reams, and his mother,

Mrs. Hattie Reams, in addition to other relatives.

REAMS, Henry W. Reams


Henry W. Reams, age 38, died Tuesday in the Madison hospital after an extended illness. He had been an Agricultural teacher at

Lee Jr. High School and a football and basketball official since 1953. He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School in

Monticello and the University Of Florida School Of Agriculture. Mr. Reams was born in Madison County but moved to Jefferson

County at an early age. He was a member of the Baptist Church; a Veteran of World War II, the American Legion, Elks Club, and

Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Derry A. Reams; two daughters, Miss Susan Reams and Miss Cathy

Reams, both of Madison; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Reams of Lamont; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Campbell of Lamont and Mrs.

Gladys Earnest of DeLand; two brothers, Thomas M. Reams of Monticello and Laurie H. Reams of Lamont; two nephews, six

nieces and a number of uncles and aunts. Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in

Walker cemetery near Lamont.

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REAMS, James Floyd “Buddy” Reams

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Oct 18th, 2011)

James Reams, age 77, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, in Madison. He lived in Cherry Lake. James served in the Army during

the Korean War. He was awarded several medals, including Courage medals. After serving in the Army, he drove a truck until

retirement. He was loved by many people and often did works of kindness for people without wanting to be recognized for it.

He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was predeceased by three wives and his mother, Alice Reams; by his

brother, Norman Reams; and sister, Alice Fay Reams. Memorial services will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Madison on

Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. Survivors include his daughters, Denise Brown (Steve) of Cherry Lake and Nancy

Burnham of Pinetta; four grandsons, Michael Reams (Sheri) of Atlanta, Ga., Travis Brown of Cherry Lake, Brent English of

Pinetta and James Merritt (Jessica); one great-granddaughter, Michaela Alise Reams; three stepsons; six stepdaughters;

numerous step-grandchildren; step great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Goodman of Okeechobee, Betty Ruth Smith (James) of

Crawfordville, Margaret Dement of Bainbridge, Ga., and Gail Eppler (Dan) of Tallahassee; and a brother, William Reams of

Greenville.

REAMS, Joe S. Reams


Joe S. Reams, age 39, died Sunday in Pineview Hospital in Valdosta after a brief illness. He was a prominent, lifelong citizen of

Greenville and was the sons of the late Mr. A. D. Reams, Sr., and Mrs. Ruth Reams of Greenville. He was a Veteran of World

War II serving with the U. S. Armed Forces in France and Germany, at which time he was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a

merchant in Greenville, farmer in and around Greenville and the Vice-President of the Bank of Greenville, a member of the

Greenville Baptist Church, the Madison Elks Lodge No. 2205, the Greenville American Legion, and had many other farm,

livestock and civic interests. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Reams of Greenville; two sons, Joe S. Reams, Jr., and

Stephen Reams; and three daughters, Miss Linda Reams, Miss Amanda Reams and Miss Patty Joe Reams, all of Greenville; his

mother, Mrs. Ruth Reams of Greenville; one sister, Mrs. Trunbull Anderson of Monticello; one brother, A. D. Reams, Jr., of

Greenville; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in

Evergreen Cemetery.

REAMS, Leona Marie Reams

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, November 19, 2010)

Leona Marie Reams, age 68, passed away November 14, 2010 at home. Services will be Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Beggs

Funeral Home with burial at Live Oak City Cemetery. She was retired from Dept. of Corrections. She was a loving mother and

wife and enjoyed gardening and shopping. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of

seven years, Buddy Reams; 3 sons, Johnny Wayne (Tammy) Perkins Jr., Gary Lynn Perkins and Richard Charles (Linda) Schmidt; 5

daughters, Cara Jeanne Medina, Melinda Lee (Jeremy) Moore, Candee Marie (Frank) Suttles, Denise (Steve) Brown and Nancy

Burham; 1 brother, James Mitchell; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by two

daughters, Kimberly Ann Tompkins and Kristina Marie Perkins.

REAMS, Martha Dell Alderman Reams

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 24 May, 2015)

Madison: Martha Dell Alderman Reams, age 90, died Sunday May 24, 2015 at Madison Health and Rehab Center. Funeral

services will be Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born in

Pavo, GA on March 29, 1925. She moved to Greenville in 1959 from Aucilla. She was a School Teacher and a member of

Greenville Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 daughters: Dell (Patrick) McGill of Jamestown, NC, Lynn (Mike) Lepper of Lake

Park, GA and Sue (Darrell) Tuten of Madison, FL; 1 sister: Bet Dixon of Hoschton, GA; 7 grandchildren and 10 great

grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Henry Reams and her parents, Corbett and Janie Alderman.

REAMS, Mary Janice Reams

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 17, 2013)

Mary Janice Reams, 64, formerly of Lee, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare after a

lengthy illness. Mary was born on June 6, 1948 in Miami, Florida to the late Ila Clinton and Zora Edgman Jones. The family

moved to Lee when Mary was a teenager and she continued to live there most of her adult life. At the end of 2010, Mary

entered a nursing home in Valdosta due to declining health and to be nearer her daughter and other family members. Mary

proudly served as a Duty Officer with the Florida Highway Patrol for 19½ years before retiring due to medical problems. She

was an animal lover and had many pets throughout her life, often taking in strays. She also enjoyed spending time with family,

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cooking and was very patriotic. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Jon Lasseter of Valdosta, GA; a

brother and sister-in-law, David and Louise Jones of Live Oak, FL; two grandsons, Matthew Lasseter of Valdosta and Jonathan

Lasseter II of Arlington, VA; a granddaughter, Hannah Lasseter of Guyton, GA; seven nieces and one nephew and a number of

great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by many special cousins and extended family. A memorial service for Mary

Janice Reams will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home.

REAMS, Minnie T. Reams


Mrs. Minnie T. Reams, wife of the late Calvin J. Reams, Sr., died October 31, after several months’ illness at the home of her

daughter, Mrs. Hazel Westberry, of Lamont. Mrs. Reams was 69 years of age. She was born near Shady Grove, FL and most of

her early life was spent in Taylor County. She attended College in Tallahassee and taught school for several years. In April

1911, she and Calvin J. Reams, of Greenville were married. During the greater part of the last 38 years she lived in Lamont. Mrs.

Reams is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Westberry, of Lamont; and two sons, C. J. Reams, Jr., of Lamont; and Dr. Albert

J. Reams, of Melbourne. The other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Thetis Bailey and Mrs. Cynthia Bailey, both of Shady

Grove; and Mrs. Ophelia Register, of Perry; two brothers, Jeff Donaldson, of Perry and Malcolm Donaldson, of Shady Grove.

Five grandchildren, Cal and Harold Reams, Lavaughn, Suzette, and Shanna Lee Westberry, of Lamont, also survive. One son,

Reuben preceded her in death in 1938, while a senior student at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She was a member of

the Little Rock Primitive Baptist Church/ Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, November 2, at the Little Rock church

and the Lamont cemetery.

Elmer’s notes: From the Madison County Cemetery Records we find that she is buried in Walker Cemetery not the “Lamont

Cemetery” mentioned in the obituary. Her tombstone also lists her birth date of 20 May 1884. Her husband Calvin and the son,

Reuben mentioned in her obituary are buried next to her.

REAMS, Patricia Ann Mugge Reams

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Sep 26th, 2011)

Patricia Ann Mugge Reams, 85, of Greenville FL passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011. Services will be held at Greenville

Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Visitation is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM , the service will begin at 11:00

AM. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at the Greenville Baptist Fellowship Hall immediately following

the service. No graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home,

8415 Buck Lake Rd, Tallahassee FL 32317, (850)878-1458). Born in Tampa, resident of Greenville since 1935, Pat was a farmer,

a businesswoman and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe S. Reams, Sr., her brother Eugene G. Mugge,

Jr. of Greenville, sisters Carmela Jefferies Zuzak of Mobile AL, Mary Frances Diegelmann of Weilburg Germany, and Tommie

Lee Bruhl of Houston TX. She is survived by 5 children: Joe Reams, II (Kim) of Greenville, Linda Porter of Mobile AL, Amanda

Davis (Frank) of Live Oak, Patty Jo Young (Greg) of Monticello, and Stephen Reams of Mobile AL, 9 grandchildren and 12 great

grandchildren. Pat served on the board of directors for the former Bank of Greenville and the Bank of Madison County and was

the President of the North Florida Holding Corporation. A member of Greenville Baptist Church for over 70 years she served in

many capacities including Sunday school teacher, VBS director, WMU director, and choir member. She served the Middle

Florida Baptist Association as a former president of Womens Missionary Union. She was a member and former president of

both the Greenville Women’s Club and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the San Pedro Chapter of the Daughters

of the American Revolution. Pat loved to travel and had many interests, but the two greatest joys in her life were serving her

Savior and pending time with her family.

REAMS, Reuben C. Reams


Reuben C. Reams, well known and highly esteemed citizen of Madison County, died at his home in Sirmans early Monday morning

following a long illness. He was 63 years of age. Mr. Reams served as a member of the Board of County Commissioners for this

county for a number of years. He was also engaged in the mercantile business in Sirmans for many years, though was forced to

retire from active business twelve years ago, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Reams was married March 29, 1894,

to Miss Hattie Barnes of Monticello, and she and the following children survive: Mrs. Cleo Reams Hamrick of Lee, A. W. Reams

of Lamont, A. F. Reams of Foley and Miss Lorene Reams of Valdosta. One child preceded him to the grave. Mr. Reams also

leaves his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Reams of Greenville; four brothers: F. W. Reams, Sr., of Aucilla, C. J. Reams, Sr., of

Lamont, and A. D. Reams and Perry Reams of Greenville; and two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr., and Mrs. M. W. Marshall of

Greenville. Funeral services were held at Walker Cemetery near Lamont Tuesday morning. Active pall bearers, all nephews of

the deceased were Messrs. Floyd Reams, Waldo Reams, Albert Lee Leggett and A. D. Reams, Jr., of Greenville, Charlie Reams

and C. J. Reams, Jr., of Lamont, and F. W. Reams, Jr., of Aucilla.


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REAMS, Ruthe Horne Reams


Ruthe Horne Reams, 73, passed away on November 20, 2010, at her home in Tallahassee. A native of Aucilla, FL, Ms. Reams was

the daughter of the late Weyman “Bill” Sidney Horne, Sr. and Pauline Dice Horne. She had lived in Tallahassee, FL, for the past

20 years. Ms. Reams was a former Secretary with the Security Division of the Florida Department of Lottery. She also worked

for many years for Watkins Engineers & Constructors as a Secretary to the site manager at the Foley plant.

Survivors include: her brother, Weyman Sidney Horne, Jr. of Mayo, FL; a son, Thomas Martin and Edna Reams of Rincon, GA.;

daughter, Melesa Reams Curry and Bruce Curry of Perry, FL; a nephew, John Horne of Tallahassee, FL; and 7 seven

grandchildren. She also leaves behind her companion of 15 years, Lamar Hartfield of Havana, FL. Services will be held on

Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Beggs Funeral Home (Perry Chapel). Family will receive friends prior to service

from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. (850) 838-2929.

REAMS, Waldo Reams


Waldo Reams, age 51, a former Mayor of Greenville, died Sunday June 11th in a Jacksonville hospital. Mr. Reams was born in

Lamont and had spent most of his life in Greenville until he moved to Jacksonville. Survivors are two brothers Charlie Reams, of

Tallahassee; Floyd Reams, of Greenville; and one sister, Mrs. H. O. Brass, of Inverness. Funeral services were held Wednesday

at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Walker Cemetery near Lamont.

REARDEAD, Dorothy Leigh Anne Reardean

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 September 2015)

Ms. Dorothy Leigh Anne Reardean, age 24, of West Green, GA, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Memorial Medical

Center, in Savannah, following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1990, to James Robert Reardean and Betty Hall

Reardean. Ms. Reardean, a native of Jacksonville, FL, had lived in Coffee County for many years. She was an L. P. N. working for

Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Reardean attended the Nicholls Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 son: Ian

Rylan Northcutt of West Green, GA; mother: Betty (John S. McDonald) Reardean of Douglas, GA; father: James Robert

(Barbara Rewis) Reardean of Waycross, GA; 2 brothers: James Christopher Reardean and Robert Glynn Reardean, both of

Douglas, GA; maternal grandmother: Dorothy Hall of Killeen, TX; paternal grandmother: Anita (Hank) Rimmer of Jacksonville,

Florida; paternal grandfather: James Arthur (Nancy) Reardean of Springfield, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and other

relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Nicholls Baptist Church. The interment followed in the

Hall Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REAVES, Anna Reaves


Anna Reaves, age 56, a resident of Greenville, died April 15th at her home after a long illness. She was born in Brooks County,

July 21, 1907, daughter of the late Major and Anna Troy. Survivors are her husband, Ulices Reaves of Greenville; four sisters,

Sarah Carter and Mary Miller, both of Greenville; Laura Cole, of Detroit, MI; and Mannie Houston, of Knoxville, TN; one

brother, W. M. Nellum, of Huntington, WV, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday April 26th in

New Zion Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REAVES, Dana Cherie Hendley Reaves

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/dana-cherie-hendley-reaves/)

Dana Cherie Hendley Reaves, born July 14, 1968 died on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a

courageous five year battle with cancer. Dana, a devoted wife, mother and “Mimi” was a faithful Christian and a member of

Ephesus Baptist Church in Villa Rica, GA. She is survived by Stan Reaves Jr., her husband of 32 years; children, Stan (Amber)

Reaves III of Douglasville, GA, and Austin (Leslie) Reaves of Carrolton, GA; grandchildren Stanley IV, Adalyn, Samson, Ryder

and another grandbaby due in July; parents, Donald J. Hendley Sr. of Valdosta and Faye Barwick Hendley of Valdosta; father-in-

law and mother-in-law, Stan, Sr. and Sandy Reaves of Young Harris, GA; siblings, Lori (Britt) Voigt, Peggy Hart, and Donald

(Angie) Hendley II, all of Valdosta, GA; brother-in-law Matt (Amy) Reaves of Hahira, GA; sister-in-law Kim Reaves Norris of

Statesboro, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by Bruce, Sr. and Lena

Barwick, Howell Hendley and Gladys Hendley, and a cherished nephew, Parker Donald Hendley. Funeral services will be Tuesday,

February 12, 2019 at Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery in Valdosta, GA. A

Celebration of Life will be at Ephesus Baptist Church in Villa Rica, GA to be scheduled at a later date.

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REAVES, Dorothy Lane Reaves

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 20 January 2019)

Dorothy Lane Reaves, age 93, passed away on January 22, 2019 in Tallahassee, FL. Dorothy was born December 6, 1925 in

Quitman, GA to James Roy Lane, Sr. and Allie Lane (Jarvis). She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Beulah Baptist

Church in Nankin, Georgia. Dorothy worked as a Secretary with Western Auto for 20 years in Madison, FL. She enjoyed

genealogy, reading, and gardening in her spare time. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father James Roy Lane, Sr. and her

mother Allie Lane (Jarvis), her husband of 28 years Manley M. Reaves, and her brother Benton Lane. She is survived by her

children Bill Taylor (Faye), Barbara Hudson (Wayne), Jim Taylor (Melody), her brother James R. Lane, Jr. (Helen), her

grandchildren Tamara Ashley (Don), David Hudson (Debbie), Craig Taylor (Dawn), Allison Rhoads, Keith Taylor (Julia), Patrick

Taylor, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Graveside Services will be Friday, January 25, 2019 at Concord

Baptist Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

REAVES, Mrs. E. L. Reaves


Mrs. E. L. Reaves, age 83, died Friday at the home of her son, Clyde Reaves, at Lovett, following an extended illness. She was

born in Wakulla County. Survivors are four sons, Clyde Reaves, R. C. Reaves and Randell Reaves, all of Lovett; and Velma Reaves,

of Mims, FL; three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Allen, of Tarpon Springs; Mrs. J. H. Allen, of Vero Beach; and Mrs. V. P. Poppell, of

Lamont, FL. Also surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Ada Roberts, of Apalachicola; and Mrs. J. S. Bellflower, of Tifton, GA;

several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in Concord Baptist Church with interment in

Concord Cemetery.

REAVES, Harvey Reaves

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 16, 2010)

Harvey Reaves, 56, of Greenville died in Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

Saturday EST at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Viewing/visitation will be

Friday from 3-7 p.m. at Tillman of Monticello (850-997-5553. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Thomas Reaves; sons,

Zakee Reaves and Malcolm Reaves; daughter, Jacquelyn Reaves; two stepsons, Michael Thompson and Derrick Thompson;

mother-in-law, Matilda Thomas, several brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends.

REAVES, Isaac E. Reaves


Isaac E. Reaves, age, 87, of Pinetta died Sunday in Pineview Hospital following an extended illness. A native a Halifax County, VA

he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Reuben Reaves. He had lived in Madison County for forty-four years where he

had been engaged in farming until his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pinetta. He leaves five sons,

R. J. Reaves and Paul Reaves both of Hahira, GA; Silas Reaves of Valdosta; Wilburn Reaves of Pinetta and martin Reaves of

Gainesville; four daughters, Mrs. R. L. Crafton and Mrs. Mildred Day, both of Pinetta; Mrs. J. D. Newbern of Auburndale; and

Mrs. J. D. Agner of Lee; and one sister, Miss Mabel Reaves of Pinetta; and thirty-eight grandchildren. Funeral services were

held Tuesday in the Pinetta Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

REAVES, Katherine Kemp Reaves


A celebration of life service for Katherine Kemp Reaves, age 84, of Bronx, NY, will be Monday at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E.

Church. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. She was born Sept. 11, 1931 in Waycross to the late James and Norien Mills

Kemp. She received her formal education from the Waycross public school system and graduated from Center High School. She

furthered her education by receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morris Brown College in Atlanta and a Master of Arts

degree in social work from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. At an early age,

she joined Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. After moving to New York City as a young adult she became a member of Bethel

A.M.E. Church in Harlem, NY where she was a member until her demise. She loved life and family. Her retirement in 1993 (after

32 years of work with the New York City Department of Social Services) allowed for decades of travel and quality time with

her family and loved ones. She departed this life Saturday (July 9, 2016) in Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. after an

illness. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Kemp (Rose) Reaves of Nanuet, NY, and Olen Kevin (Margaret)

Reaves of Dothan, AL; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous cousins. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

Fluker Funeral Home.

REAVES, Mildred W. Reaves

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Mildred W. Reaves, age 66, of Pinetta, died Sunday October 27, in a Valdosta Hospital. She was a native of Virginia, but had

lived in Madison County 31 years. She is survived by her husband, Issac E. Reaves, of Pinetta; four daughters, Mrs. R. L. Crafton,

of Pinetta, Mrs. J. D. Newbern, of Auburndale; Mrs. Dean Day, of Phoenix, AZ; and Mrs. J. D. Agner, of Lee; five sons, R. J.

Reaves and Paul H. Reaves, both of Hahira, GA; S. E. Reaves, of Valdosta; Martin L. Reaves, of Lee; and Wilburn I. Reaves, of

Pinetta; thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mrs. G. N. Link, of Alton, VA; Mrs. L. T. Connor, Denniston,

VA; Mrs. Paul Carver, and Mrs Rufus Watts, both of Woodsdale, NC and Mrs. Tennie Suitt, of Roxboro, NC; five brothers,

Eugene F. Wilborn, of Durham, NC; Thomas of Roxboro, NC; and Algie, Elwood and Claude Wilborn, of South Boston, VA.

Services were Tuesday at Pinetta Baptist Church with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

REAVES, William Joseph Reaves

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 24 June 2017)

William Joseph “Joe” Reaves, age 79, of Valdosta passed away Saturday June 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving

family. He was born September 1, 1937 in Madison, FL to the late Silas Elijah and Louelle (Coppage) Reaves. Mr. Reaves retired

from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honorable service and he was an active member of Morningside Baptist

Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Reaves is preceded in death by a son, David Reaves, and by 2 brothers, Sammy Reaves

(survived by Joan Reaves), and Jerry Reaves (survived by Linda Reaves Harris). Survivors include wife of 7 years, Patsy “Pat”

Reaves of Valdosta, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Tim (Pam) Reaves of Hahira, GA, Elan (Traci) Reaves of Hahira, GA; stepson,

Jason Atchison of Valdosta, GA; step-daughters, Talarie (Joel) Giddens of Hahira, GA, Sheatiel Carter of Valdosta, GA;

stepsons, Padon (Julie) Hurst of Valdosta, GA, Kyle Hurst of Valdosta, GA; sisters, Sylvia Reaves Sprenkle Amert of Pinetta, FL,

Barbara Reaves Smith of Tifton, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Stanley (Sandy) Reaves of Hiawassee, GA; grandchildren, Justin

Reaves, Ashley & Chris Gibson, Lacie & Nick Ross, Maegan Kravec, Michael Reaves, Ramsey Kravec, Shadley Hurst, Trevor Hurst,

Jacob Hurst, Malayna Giddens, Jacey King, and Cheyenne Herring; great grandchildren, David Michael Reaves, Tucker Kravec,

Atticus Ross, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 29, 2017 at

Morningside Baptist Church with burial to follow in Fellowship Baptist Church in Cecil, GA. The family is accepting flowers or ask

that you make donations to Options Now, 214 West Park Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31602. The Reaves Family is being cared for by

the compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA.

RECTOR, Evelyn Bennett Rector


PEARSON, Evelyn Bennett Rector, 67, passed away Friday (Oct. 23, 2009) in the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital, Lakeland. She

was born April 23, 1942 to the late Julian Bennett and Bertha White Bennett. She was a homemaker and a member of the

Bennett's Chapel in Waycross. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Duey Bennett and Robert Bennett. Survivors

are her husband of 34 years, Richard Rector, Pearson; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nita Faye Carver, Waycross, Sandra

and Fred Minshew, Waycross, Amy and Gary Merritt, Douglas:three sons and daughtersin-law; Donald and Penny Minchew,

Argyle, Ricky and April Rector, Ohio, Julian and Macie Rector, Hoboken:two sisters and brothers-in-law:Wilma and Charlie

O'Berry, Manor, Ludell and Jim Garrison, Offerman:two sisters-in-law; Colleen Bennett, Waycross, Irene Bennett, Pearson:

three brothers and sisters-in-law:William and Renee Bennett, Warren Bennett, all ofWaycross, Huey and Shirley Bennett,

Callahan, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral was scheduled this morning at

11 o'clock at the Indian Mound Missionary Baptist Church in Millwood. Interment will be in the Mt.Green Church Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is

serving the Rector family.

REDD, Charles Forest Redd


Charles Forest Redd, age 71, died Thursday in Archbold Hospital, Thomasville, GA. He was born in Madison County, the son of

the late Mr. and Mrs. John Redd and he was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Redd of Madison; one

daughter, Mrs. Helen Gregory of Madison; two sons, Charles F. Redd of Madison and Sammy Redd of Tallahassee; two

grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Eddie Redd of Madison; one sister, Mrs. Clifford Futch of Cocoa; and a number of nieces and

nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday December 7th in Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Corinth Primitive Baptist

Church Cemetery.

REDD, Ella Elizabeth Stripling Redd


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Ella Elizabeth Stripling Redd, Perry, 88, was born in Perry April 7, 1921, and passed away July 12, 2009 in Tampa. Until March

2009, she was a lifelong Perry resident. Ella was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, James Hansel (Hank) Redd, her

parents, Thomas Hardee Stripling and Millie Drew Taylor Stripling, her sisters, Irene Stripling Ratliff and Eva Stripling Houck,

her brother, D. M. Stripling, and her daughter, Sylvia Rebecca Redd Stokes. Her friends and acquaintances came to appreciate

her down-to-earth and very quick wit, as well as her compassion for the underdog. She had an abiding love for all animals.

Whether or not she had children at home, there was always a place at her dinner table for extra folks. Ella is survived by her

children and their spouses or partners, Judy Carolyn Redd Hagedorn (USA Ret. Col. Zach) of Phoenix, MD, Julia Hazel Redd

Bartlett (Stephen) of Houston, TX, Hank Redd, Jr. (Dianne) of Tallahassee, Millie Elaine Redd Watson (Ansley) of Tampa, and R.

Herschel Redd (Warren Farmer) of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Paige Allison Redd of Atlanta, GA, Christopher Malcolm Stokes

(Crystal) of Lake Worth, and Jessica Leigh Miller and Jacqueline Elizabeth Redd of Tallahassee; three great grandchildren; son-

in-law Malcolm C. (Mac) Stokes of Tallahassee; and many nieces and nephews. Ella was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in

Perry and the Order of the Eastern Star. Ella’s family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to JoAnn Sheffield, Marianne

Clark, Eddie Williams, Natassia Williams Thomas, and Shirley Ramirez, all of Perry, the entire staff of Carrollwood Care Center

in Tampa, and the Gold Team of LifePath Hospice in Tampa, for the loving care and assistance they provided to Ella and the

family during the last two years. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 16, at Burns Funeral Home, with burial to follow.

REDD, John Redd

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 24, 1902)

We are pained to announce the death of Mr. John Redd which occurred April 19th. He leaves a wife, four children and a number

of relatives to mourn his untimely death. To them we extend our sympathy. Mr. Redd was interred at Ebenezer cemetery

Sunday.


REDDICK, Dan Reddick


Dan Reddick, age 72, a native and former resident of Madison died Saturday July 8, 1967 at his home in Sumter, SC after a long

illness. He had lived in Sumter for the past 10 years. Survivors are his wife of Sumter, SC; two brothers, Chandler Reddick of

Madison and Coleman Reddick of Salem, NJ; one sister, Mrs. Willie Holmes of Salem, NJ and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday July 11, 1967 in Sumter, SC.

REDDICK, Dora Bookie Reddick


Dora Bookie Reddick, age 66, lifelong resident of Madison, and daughter of the late Ben and Margaret Bookie, died May 11th in

the local hospital after a long illness. She was married to Chandler Reddick who has resided in Madison for the past 47 years.

She was a member of the St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her husband Chandler Reddick; she is survived by one

daughter, Emma Lee Whittle of Madison; one son, Johnnie Reddick of Jacksonville; one sister Cannie Hill of Live Oak; 2

grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Funeral services were Sunday May 24th at Shiloh Missionary Baptist

Church. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REDDING, Gladys B. Redding


Graveside services for Gladys B. Redding, 86, of Pavo, GA, are Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Antioch Baptist Church

Cemetery. Mrs. Redding died October 20, 2010 peacefully at her home with her family. Born June 9, 1924 in Thomas County,

GA, she was a daughter of the late Doss Bozeman and Sally Meads. She was married to Edgar Redding who preceded her in

death on Oct. 7, 1967. She was a farmer and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Eddie Redding of

Pavo; brothers, Cleveland Bozeman (Faye) of Pelham, Bill Bozeman (Belma) of Pavo, Buck Bozeman (Mary) of Pavo; sister, Wandell

Shirley (Don) of Albany; stepson, Tommy Redding (Jimmie) of Pavo; Betty Newman of Thomaston; special niece and nephew,

Diane and Doug Riggs of Thomasville; special niece, Ann Cochran (Dicky) of Boston; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was

preceded in death by sister, Winfred Greene; and brothers, Odis Bozeman and Elery Bozeman.

REDDING, J. P. Redding


We learn of the death of Mr. J. P. Redding which occurred at his home at Cherry Lake on last Saturday.

In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Cherry Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery we find a James P. Redding, died 7 Dec 1901, age 73 years.

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REDDING, Margaret Redding


On Thursday evening, July 14th, at 7:30 o’clock, Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Redding, departed this life at

the family home, Moseley Hall, aged one year, ten months and ten days. The little one had been ill with typhoid pneumonia for

about seven weeks but bore her suffering patiently until death released her from pain. She was a sweet winsome child and her

death falls heavily upon her devoted parents who have the sympathy of their many friends.

In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Redding Family Cemetery we find a Margaret Redding, daughter of Thomas J. and Mollie Redding, born 3 Sep 1902, died 14 Jul 1904.

REDDING, Mrs. R. F. Redding


Mrs. R. F. Redding, of New Orleans, died there Tuesday, April 27th. Funeral services were held Wednesday. She was the mother

of Mrs. Ruby McChesney, who preceded her in death several years ago and was a frequent visitor to the Wm. McChesney family

when they lived at Cherry Lake.

REDDING, Roy F. Redding

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 22, 1947)

Roy F. Redding, 70, father of Mrs. William McChesney of this city died suddenly last Monday of a heart attack in New Orleans.

Funeral services were conducted on August 13. Mrs. McChesney, who was spending the summer in Dexter, ME flew to New

Orleans from Boston. Mr. McChesney also spent several days in New Orleans last week attending the funeral.

REDDING, William Clyatt Redding


William Clyatt Redding, age 69, was buried in the Veterans Administration Cemetery in Biloxi, MS on July 11th. He had lived in

Houston, TX for a number of years. Mr. Redding had attended schools in Greenville, FL in his younger days.

REDDISH, Eric Reddish

(Abstracted from the 25 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

A memorial service for Eric Reddish was held Friday at Music Funeral Home.

REDFEARN, Everett Redfearn

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 15 May 2017)

Services for Everett Redfearn, age 65, of Dixie, GA, are Friday, May 19, 2017 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home and interment

is in Long Bridge Cemetery in Nashville, GA. Mr. Redfearn died Monday, May 15, 2017 at his residence. Born April 23, 1952, in

Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Levenia Redfearn and the late Payton Redfearn. Of the Christian faith, he was an insulation

installer for FHS Industrial Constructors. Survivors include his mother, Levenia Redfearn of Dixie, GA; a brother, Edward

Redfearn of Dixie, GA; sons, Johnny Redfearn of Jacksonville, FL, Vince Wilson of Tampa, FL, John Wilson of Tampa, FL, Justin

Peak of Nashville, TN; sister, Ruby Nell Magee of Thomasville; and brothers, Danny Redfearn of Moultrie, GA and Robert

Redfearn of Nashville, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Payton Redfearn; and brothers, Philip Redfearn and Bill

Redfearn.

REDFEARN, Payten W. Redfearn

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, February 12, 2014)

Funeral services for Payten W. Redfearn of Dixie will be Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Victory Fellowship Church with

interment to follow at Longbridge Cemetery, Berrien Co. Mr. Redfearn was born on October 16, 1932 in Brooks Co. to the late

Roy Anderson Redfearn and Ruby Pate Redfearn. He attended school in Barwick and enlisted in the United States Army as a

specialist and was a veteran of peacetime between Korea and Vietnam. On October 27, 1956 Mr. Redfearn wed Ms. Grace

Levenia Hodges of Dixie. Mr. Redfearn went on to be a Self-employed Sub-contractor in the Concrete business. He was a

member of Victory Fellowship Church and Training Center and he departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at

Camellia Gardens of Life Care. Survivors to cherish his memory include his wife Grace Levenia Redfearn; 3 sons Edward

Redfearn, Everett Redfearn and Roy Redfearn all of Dixie; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother Dan Floyd

Redfearn of Thomasville. He was preceded in death by a son Phillip Redfearn; brothers Edmond Redfearn, Irie Redfearn, Ralph

Redfearn and Simeon Redfearn.

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REDFEARN, Sammy Lee Redfearn

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 9 March 2018)

Mr. Sammy Lee Redfearn, age 72, of Cairo passed away Friday March 9, 2018 at Archbold Medical Center. Graveside services

for Mr. Redfearn will be held at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday March 14, 2018. No visitation is scheduled. Mr.

Redfearn was born to the late BHall Redfearn, Sr. and Sadie Mae Redfearn on November 20, 1945 in Thomasville. He was a

farmer and a member of Salem Baptist Church. He married his wife, Barbara Smith on July 3, 1963 in Thomasville, and she

survives along with their children, Michael Redfearn of Camilla and Samantha (Rodney) Searcy of Pavo, grandchildren, Dusty Lee

Redfearn, Ethan Searcy, and Josie Elizabeth Redfearn, great grandchildren, Allanna and Allenna Lawson, a brother, BHall

Redfearn, Jr., and he was preceded in death by a grandson, Allen Lawson.

REDFERN, Charles Joseph Redfern


PATTERSON — Charles Joseph “Joe” Redfern, age 83, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (July 21, 2018) at his home following

a courageous battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Born in Thomasville, Feb. 16, 1935, he lived in Blountstown, FL, followed by

Jacksonville, FL, for many years prior to moving to Patterson in 2000. He was a graduate of Blountstown High School and

attended Chipola Junior College. He was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank and served as a part-time usher at the

Jacksonville Coliseum. He was a very active member of Offerman Baptist Church having sung in the choir, taught Sunday School

and Vacation Bible School, helped to start the New Beginners Sunday School Class of which he was a member, served as a

deacon and also served on several committees including the construction of the new social hall. He had been on several mission

trips to Honduras and Tennessee. He enjoyed volunteering his time for the cancer drive by cooking Boston butts and served as

the fire chief for the Offerman Volunteer Fire Department. He loved gardening, yardwork, football and baseball (having played

on the church baseball team) and tolerated fishing with his wife since she loved it. He was a loving husband, father and

grandfather and will be dearly missed by them all. He was a son of the late James D. and Mary Lou Bozeman Redfern. He was

also preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Barbara Davidson Redfern. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Joy Lynn

Johnson Redfern of Patterson; five daughters, Gerri and Robert McCormick of Orlando, FL, Jolie and Ken Swails of Duval

County, FL, Debbie (David) Brady of Patterson, Linda and Bill Beverly of Callahan, FL, and Toni Wineman Sweat of Patterson; his

son, Tim and Brenda Redfern of Jacksonville, FL; his sister, Samantha Dean of Marianna, FL; his brother, Reggie (Sally) Redfern

of Panama City, FL; 12 grandchildren, Vicki (Chris) Owens, Joey (Laila) Redfern, Ben (Davian) McCormick, Allen (Landis) Redfern,

Bryan (Melissa) McCormick, Blair Swails, Chelsea Swails, Barbara-laine Swails, Kayla (Rich) Evans, Becky (Kevin) Durrance, Erin

(Josh) Meeks and Shawn (Tulsa) Sweat; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral

will be Tuesday at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family

kindly requests memorials to be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home,

Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

REDNER, Rosa Lee E. Redner


Rosa Lee Redner, age 68, of Waycross, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born

in Douglas to the late Henry Hardin and Eudell Harrel Hardin and made Waycross her home for the majority of her life. She

was a dedicated housewife and a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church in Millwood. She loved spending time with her family,

especially her children and grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Hardin.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Roland Redner of Waycross; three children, Jamie Canty (Norma) of Hazlehurst,

Susan Yepez of Los Fresnos, TX, Linda Canty, of Mount Carmel, IL; three step-children, Rosie Gau (Rob) of Largo, FL, Denise

Redner, of St. Petersburg, FL, Roland Redner Jr., (Kelly) of Lecanto, FL; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous

other relatives. A funeral will be at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

REDSHAW, Angela J. Redshaw

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/angela-j-angie-redshaw/)

Angela J. “Angie” Redshaw, age 52, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Angie was born in Orlando, FL, on May 4,

1967 to the late Robert (Bob) Phillip Kinsley Jones and Julia Dianne Miles Jones. Angie grew up in Baxley, GA, and then the

family moved to Moultrie where she graduated from Colquitt County High School. After high school she attended and graduated

from VSU with business and education degrees, while there she met Rusty Redshaw and they were married in Moultrie in 1992.

She began her teaching career in Southeast Elementary and eventually teaching in Berrien County, Colquitt County Schools,

Valdosta City Schools, and was currently teaching at Lowndes Middle School. Angie was the current president of Valdosta

Junior Women’s Club. She was a member of The Order of Dianna in Tau Kappa Epsilon. She loved baking and shopping with family

and friends. Angie is survived by her husband Rusty Redshaw of Lakeland, daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Austin Gray of

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Lake Park, daughter Victoria Redshaw of Athens, GA, son Rhett Redshaw, of Atlanta, her brother and sister-in-law Rob and PJ

Jones, of Norman Park, GA, granddaughter Blair Gray, of Lake Park, nieces and nephew Brooklyn Jones, Julia Miles Jones, and

Griffin Jones, all of Norman Park, GA. A funeral service will be held at Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at

McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.

REECE, C. L. Reece


Madison friends of Mr. C. L. Reece of Johnstown, PA regretted to learn of his death on Sunday. Funeral services were held

there Wednesday. He was the father of Mrs. Robert Mickler, formerly of Madison but now a resident of Athens, GA.

REECE, Glenn Theodore Reece

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 1 November 2018)

Glenn Theodore Reece, age 81, of Tifton, GA passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Tifton Health & Rehab Center.

Graveside services will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Thursday, November 8th. Mr. Reece was born to the late Samuel &

Mittie Reece on November 14, 1936 in Thomasville, GA. He served in the Army Air Corp. after World War II and was a member

of the American Legion VFW - Post 31. He worked as an Air Conditioning Technician for Chastain Clark and was of the

Protestant faith. Survivors include niece, Sherry Wands (Charles) and a nephew, Gary L. Hunter (Susan).

REECE, Helen Louise Reece


Helen Louise Reece, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in

Wellsville, NY, to the late Maynard and Olive Amidon Allen. Coming from Winter Springs, FL she had lived in Perry for the past

10 years. She was a member of the Community Church and enjoyed drawing and fishing. Survived by 2 brothers; Charles Allen of

New York, and Richard Allen of Perry, FL, (3) sisters; Ruth Merrick of Wellsville, NY, Eva Sanford of New York and Linda May

of Orlando, FL, numerous nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.

REED, Bertha Ann Reed


Bertha Ann Reed, 48, died Tuesday morning (Oct. 7, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She

was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was a proud homemaker who had multiple talents as a hairdresser, cook,

decorator, baby-sitter, gardener, teacher, counselor and friend. She was there whenever she was needed. Needless to say, she

was never selfish. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Homerville. She was the daughter of the late A.J.

Washington and Queen Flossie Waters Washington. She leaves to mourn, her devoted husband of 30 years, Arthur Reed Sr., of

Waycross; one daughter, Kulisha La'key Washington (Sam), of Waycross; one son, Arthur L. Reed Jr. (Aiysha), of Douglas; four

grandchildren, Arte'zah K. Reed, Arthur A. Reed, Albree Reed and Quinton D. Mainor; four brothers, Eddie James Washington

(Ruby), of Waycross, Wilmon Washington (Tressie), of Augusta, Franz Kippur Miles (Vernice), of Waycross, and Eric Xavir

Washington (Deidra), of Waycross; two sisters, Betty Lou Washington Curry (Danny), of Waycross, and Annie R. Washington

Parker, of Waycross; her step-mother, Ella Marie Miles Washington, of Waycross; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces,

great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will

follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

REED, Bethel Gibson Reed


A celebration of life service for Mother Bethel Gibson Reed, age 89, will be Saturday at Zachary Holiness Church, 1810 Panama

Ave. Friends are being received at the Reed residence, 509 Thomas St. She was born April 28, 1926 in Coffee County to the

late Bedell Gibson and Mattie Simpson Gibson. She lived most of her life in Ware County where she was a member of A.B.

Baptist Church in Crawley for many years. After moving to Waycross, she became a member of Zachary Holiness Church where

she served as a church mother. She departed this life Tuesday (March 29, 2016) after an illness. She was preceded in death by

her husband, Rogers and two siblings, Leola Tripp and Jay Q. Gibson. Those left to cherish her memory include her children,

Willie J. Pittman of Brunswick, Samuel (Rita) Pittman, John Davis and Eugenia Hart all of Waycross; a sister, Irene McGahee of

Brunswick; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are

entrusted to Fluker funeral home.

REED, Charles James Reed

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(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, May 3rd, 2014)

Graveside services for Charles “Skip” James Reed, age 74, of Thomasville, are Friday, May 9, 2014, at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr.

Reed died May 3, at Archbold Medical Center. Born Oct. 2, 1939, in Monticello, FL, he was the son of the late Fred O. Reed and

Ella Mae Daniels Reed. He was in construction with Liberty Mobile Homes and served in the U.S. Army for 13 years. Survivors

include 3 daughters, Angela Reed (Richard) Scott of Tallahassee, FL, Donna Reed (Rusty) Schie of Thomasville; Melissa Reed

(Glynn) Griner of Moultrie; 1 son, Charles James (Lisa) Reed II of Thomasville; grandchildren, Matthew Scott, Abigail Scott,

Kevin Tucker, Russell (Shay) Schie, Brittney Schie, Carrie (Justin) Chancey, Courtney Reed, Nicholas Reed, Erica Craven, Conner

Craven, Emily Watkins, Hannah Watkins; special great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Schie; sisters, Joanne (Dave) Simpson of

Huntsville, AL, Sunny (Ken) Taylor of Thomasville; 1 brother, John Reed of Nashville, TN; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by Frederick Otto “Corky” Reed.

REED, John Allen Reed

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 13 January 2016)

Services for John Allen Reed, age 64, are Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville with

interment to follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Reed passed away on January 13, 2016 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Growing up in Thomasville, GA, John was a 1969 graduate of Thomasville High school. Born September 27, 1951 in Thomasville,

GA, he was a son of the late Fred O. Reed and Ella Mae Daniels Reed. As a truck driver for most of his life, he recently received

the 2014 Driver of the Year Award for Safety by YRC Freight where he worked for many years. John loved fishing and

watching football with his wife, BJ and best friends Penny and Lyle Bergren. He also loved old country music, grilling outside and

frying up chicken wings. Survivors include wife BJ Pressley of Lebanon, TN; daughters, Lori Reed (Audi) Johnson of Cumming,

GA, Kristi Reed (Kevin) Juneau of Watkinsville, GA; step-daughters Melissa Pressley and Amy Pressley Gray; sisters Sunny Reed

Taylor of Thomasville and Joanne Simpson of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren Parker Cohan (Lori) Johnson, Emmet Ross Juneau and

Etta Maye Juneau (Kristi), as well as step-grandchild Teysha Pressley (Melissa); a number of nieces and nephews including

Kenneth Reed (Ameilia) Taylor and Bennett Andrew (Sunny) Taylor, Angela Reed Scott, Donna Reed Shie, Charles James Reed,

and Lisa (Skip) Reed, Lee and Scotty (Joanne) Simpson; and great-nephew Kenneth Ryder Taylor (Reed). He was preceded in

death by his brothers, Charles James Skip Reed and Frederick Otto Corky Reed; parents, Fred and Ella Mae Reed; brother-in-

law, Kenneth R. Taylor; and infant niece, Sarah Margaret Taylor (Sunny).

REED, Karleen Anderson Carver Reed


Mrs. Karleen Anderson Carver Reed, age 79, of Douglas passed away Tuesday morning, on January 18, 2011, at the residence of

her sister, Elizabeth Porter, of Douglas, following a short illness. Mrs. Reed, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker, and

daughter of the late Fisher Anderson and the late Anna Todd Anderson, and wife of the late Allen Carver, and the late Tom

Reed. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Calvary Mission Holiness Church. Survivors include 1 son James Allen Carver; special

daughter-in-law: Debra Carver of Port Orange, FL; 1 grandson: Jamie Quinton (Alison) Carver of Hazlehurst, GA; 2 great-

grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great grandchild; 2 sisters: Pauline Veal Gieger and Elizabeth Porter, and husband L.

C. all of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew: LaDon Walker. Funeral services were Thursday,

January 20, 2011, at Ricketson Funeral Home. The internment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery.

REED, Kathryn May Bickley Reed

(Abstracted from information received from June Spear 9 March, 2015)

Kathryn "Kitty" Bickley Reed, age 95, surrounded by family and friends, passed away in Madison on March 5, 2015 after a

lengthy illness. She was born in Waukeenah, FL on March 12, 1919. The family moved to Tallahassee where she lived most of her

life. She recently moved to Madison to live with her daughter Mary Gramling. She enjoyed raising her children, caring for her

aging parents, being with her grandchildren and helping others. Her hobbies included gardening, knitting and fishing. She retired

from the State of Florida after 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter Mary (Harry) Gramling; grandson, Keith

and a great-grandson Dalton all of Madison, FL; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by

parents, Pat and Alice May; husband, Inman Bickley; second husband, Ernie Reed; son, Roger Bickley; three brothers and a

sister. Kitty will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held Monday March 9, 2015 at

Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

REED, Lewis Maverick Reed Sr.

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/lewis-maverick-reed-sr/)

On May 21, 1953, while residing in Valdosta, GA, the late Clarence and Aurelia Reed was blessed with a son. They chose to name

him, Lewis Maverick Reed. Lewis was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the Lowndes

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High graduating Class of 1972. This young man who when he was a child, spoke as a child, became a man and put away childish

things. He was a man of great humility and excellence and a leading example for all men to follow. Though a man of few words,

when he did speak, it would do you well to listen. Lewis was a very disciplined man who worked hard to provide for his family. His

employment career included over 45 years of dedicated and faithful service while employed at Langdale Products as a welder

until his retirement. Lewis enjoyed the simple things in life. When not working or spending time with his family or his wife whom

he loved dearly, he could be found in his recliner watching his favorite westerns. Recognizing the importance of having Christ in

his life, he became a member of Providence Baptist Church in Hahira, GA. On Monday, May 20, 2019 while doing what he did

best, overseeing the affairs of his home, Lewis was granted eternal rest. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by

one son: Antonio Reed. He leaves to celebrate his life, a loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Diane Reed of Valdosta, GA; his

four children: Kilia Rowe (Jackie) of Valdosta, GA, Aurelia McKinnon of Tampa, FL, Lewis Reed, Jr, of Tampa, FL and Darryl

Roberson (Samantha) of Jacksonville, NC; four sisters: Thura Mack, Phyllis Reed, Mercerlita Reed and Erma Jean Hutchinson

(Albert); his three brothers: Glen Reed (Vickey), Alfred Reed and Bruce Reed (Comeka); two aunts: Velma Matchett and Sally

Brinkley (Tom); twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law: one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces,

nephews, cousins and extended family. The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Lewis Maverick Reed, Sr. will be at the Church

at Pine Hill, 2176 Clay Road, Valdosta. Interment, Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta. Personal and professional services

provided by Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC.

REED, Linda Marie Lott Reed

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 October 2009)

Mrs. Linda Marie Lott Reed, age 49, was born in Douglas, GA on September 15, 1959, to Leonard and Willie Pearl Lott. Linda

attended Coffee County High and graduated with the class of 1977. She attended college at Fort Valley State College. She was

employed at Video Warehouse Business Office. She was a faithful member of St. James Baptist Church of Ambrose, GA where

she was choir president. Her favorite song was “I Won’t Complain.” Linda was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and

friend. Linda was joined in Holy Matrimony to Willie Reed on December 19, 2005. Funeral services for Mrs. Reed were Monday,

August 17, 2009, at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church in Douglas, GA. Survivors include her parents: Leonard and Willie Pearl Lott

of Douglas; husband: Willie James Reed; 3 children: Lakisha (Ben) Gaskin of Douglas, GA, Kevin (Kenya) Long of Tifton, GA,

Sedrick (Lakisha) Long of Pensacola, FL; 7 step-children: Angela (Johnathon) Jones, Carolyn Pruitt, Derrick (Lakeidra) Pruitt,

James (Shandrika) Pruitt, Tommy (Danielle) Summers all of Valley, AL; Tony (Cynthia) Pruitt of Charlotte, NC, and Tinesha

(Bobby) Cowart of Chesapeake, VA; 3 siblings: Betty (Freeland) Green of Flint, MI, Leroy (Mildred) Lott of Allenhurst, GA,

Jerome (Helen) Lott of Hinesville, GA; 5 aunts: Francis Mitchell of West Palm Beach, FL, Lucy Shephard of Milwaukee, WI,

Carrie Fletcher of Bridgetown Community, GA, Francis Bivens of Douglas, GA and Bette Toombs of Douglas, GA; 2 uncles:

Robert and James Bivens both of Douglas, GA; 9 grandchildren, 22 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; a host of

relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Tommy and Lillie Lott and by maternal grandparents, Henry and

Odessa Bivens. Final arrangements were handled by Harrell’s Funeral Home of Douglas, GA.

REED, Mary Loucinda Conner Reed – Death Announcement


A graveside service for Mrs. Mary Loucinda Conner Reed took place Saturday in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements were with

Music Funeral Home.

REED, Shirley Eva Reed


Mrs. Shirley Eva Reed, 66, of Branford, FL, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Reed was born in

Meriden, Connecticut on August 20, 1945 to the late Ernest O. Williams and Marion Rose Williams. She has lived in Branford

since 1989 after moving from Kansas. She worked in the deli of the Suwannee Swifty. In her spare time, she enjoyed ceramics,

needlework and scrollwork. Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband of 45 years, Albert Reed, Jr. of Branford, FL, (2) sons; Albert

Reed, III (Jody) of Indiana, and Mark Reed of Mayo, FL, (1) daughter; Laura Tilley (Chuck) of Branford, FL, (1) brother; George

E. Williams of Connecticut, (6) grandchildren and (1) great-grandchild. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of all

arrangements. No services are planned at this time.

REED, Susan Elizabeth Reed


Susan Elizabeth Reed, age 64, died Tuesday (Oct. 6, 2015) at her residence in Waycross after an extended illness. She was

born in San Diego, CA, to the late Virgil and Beth Sortore, but made South Georgia her home since 1987. She was married to

the late Steven Reed and worked very hard to support her family throughout her life. She enjoyed to go fishing, dancing and

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being creative, but most of all she loved cooking and being with her family. She is survived by 6 children, Anissa Pendergrass of

Waycross, Melissa Sortore of Atkinson, Stephen (Laura) Reed of Waycross, William Carl (Dana) Reed of Waycross, Tony Lopez

of California, Carlos Lopez of California, 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild on the way; 1 sister, Jane Parham of Oregon; 3

brothers, Peter Sortore of Oregon, Michael Sortore of California, Stephen Sortore of California; numerous nieces, nephews and

other relatives. Memorialization is by cremation. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Miles-Odum

Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REED, Thomas Whitney Reed

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 28 February 2016)

Thomas Whitney Reed, age 85 of Perry, FL passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 after a short period of declining health. Mr.

Reed and his wife were members of First United Methodist Church in Perry. A celebration of Mr. Reed’s life will be Thursday,

March 3rd in the church sanctuary. Mr. Reed was born in Gary, WV on February 2, 1931 to the late Pearl Dillon Reed and the

late Reuben Kelly Reed. His siblings, each now deceased were Marston Kelly Reed, Reuben Kenneth Reed, and Dorothy V.

Brillhart. He married Barbara Shaw, of Welch, WV on May 15, 1953. Mr. Reed was a graduate of Virginia Tech where he studied

mechanical engineering and later served for four years as an officer in the United States Navy. His career included twenty-six

years as an engineer with International Harvester in Fort Wayne, IN and ten years with Kohler Company in Kohler, WI. He loved

music, played the trumpet and a dulcimer that he built using his woodworking skills, had a beautiful bass voice, and was a choir

director at Bethany United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, IN for 17 years. The Reeds retired to Perry, FL in 1999. Mr. Reed

is survived by his wife, Barbara; 2 sons: Thomas Whitney (Jane) Reed, Jr. of Seneca, SC and David Kelly (Lynne Bolick) Reed of

Conover, NC; 2 daughters Karen (Emilio) Rivera of Woodridge, IL and Amy (Brent) Dakin of Middleton, WI; and 1 brother-in-law

Bill (Alice) Shaw of Ft. Myers, FL; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and some nieces and nephews. Another son,

Douglas Allan Reed passed away in 1988. The family suggests that memorials may be given to the Florida United Methodist

Children’s Home in Enterprise, FL or a charity of your choice.

REED, Ulysses Reed


Ulysses Reed was born Oct. 9, 1933, to the parents of Johnson Reed and Mamie A. Reed. Later in life, Johnson married Pinkie L.

Reed affectionately known as Madear. On Tuesday (July 2, 2019), he faithfully answered his call to go home. He moved away to

Prince Anna, MD where he met and married Ruth Reed. They were married for six years until her death. He then moved to

Trenton, NJ where he met and married Linda Faye. He helped raise her four children until her death. He then returned to his

roots in Waycross, where he resided with his special nephew, Authur Lee Reed Sr. He received Christ as his personal savior in

2009 and joined H.J. Echols Memorial Tabernacle FBC. He was a farmer who loved planting his gardens. He loved blessing others

from those gardens. He was a fisherman at heart, you couldn’t beat him at fishing “if you let him tell it.” Because of his

faithfulness towards fishing his nephews followed pursuit in his footsteps. Left to cherish his life are one brother, Julius Reed

(Sandra), of Ft. Pierce, FL; one sister, Mary Sampson, of Hollywood, FL; three special nieces, Kiki Washington, Irene Reed and

Pinkie Reed Wilson; a great host of nieces, nephews and loving family. The funeral to celebrate a life well-lived will be at the

H.J. Echols Memorial Tabernacle, 1120 H.J. Echols Drive, Waycross. Burial and committal services will follow in Lee / Moore

Cemetery in Nicholls. Professional services are entrusted to Harrington Family Funeral Services, Waycross.

REES, Carol Solomon Rees


Carol Solomon Rees, age 86, died Saturday (July 29, 2017), at Harborview Satilla Nursing Home, after an extended illness. She

was born in Macon to the late Julian M. Solomon and Mamie Lee Solomon. She resided in Waycross for most of her life. She

graduated from Waycross High School in 1948, and then completed her education with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from

Agnes Scott College in 1952. She married Edward C. Rees III, of Waycross, in 1953 and they shared more than 63 wonderful

years together. She taught elementary classes in both public and private schools for many years. She also authored a book of

household hints, “Hints for Upstairs, Downstairs and All Around the House,” and co-authored “This Is the Day,” a book of

children’s devotionals. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Waycross where she served as an elder,

Sunday School teacher, Women’s Circle leader and member of the Chancel Choir. She also served on the board of the

Waycross-Ware County Public Library, the Okefenokee Heritage Center and as a member of the Waycross Service League. She

was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by 2 sons, Edward C. (Angie) Rees IV of Augusta;

William Solomon Rees of Waycross; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Joanna Solomon Seaman, of Waycross; 1

sister-in-law, Dot Rees (Norman) Gibson of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will

be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice

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Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum


REES, Edward C. Rees III


Edward C. Rees III, age 86, of Waycross, went home to the Lord on Tuesday (April 4, 2017) at Satilla Care Center after a long

illness. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, to the late Edward C. Rees Jr. and Lois Adams Rees. He made Waycross his home for

most of his life. He was a graduate of Waycross High School, class of 1947, where he played football. He graduated from the

University of Georgia with a degree in business administration and was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served his country as a

fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict and received the National Defense Service Medal,

the Korean Service medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was employed with Georgia Power Company and the Middle

West Service Company of Chicago. He later became the owner of Mutual Insurance Company of Waycross. He retired as a

regional administrator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of

Waycross, where he served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher and member of the Chancel Choir. He was a member of the

Waycross Lions Club. In a lifetime of service to others, he drew no attention to himself. He is survived by his wife, Carol

Solomon Rees, of Waycross; two children, the Rev. Edward C. (Angie) Rees IV of Augusta, and William Solomon Rees of

Waycross; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Dot Rees (Norman) Gibson of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Joanna

Solomon Seaman of Waycross; and numerous nephews and nieces and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday (April

22) at First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan

Fund of First Presbyterian Church or the charity of one’s choice. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REESE, Ruth Warren Reese

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 4, 2006)

Ruth Warren Reese, 86, of Waycross, died Tuesday (May 2, 2006) at Baptist Village Retirement Community. She was born Nov.

3, 1919 in Ashburn, to the late German Luther Warren and Mattie Kate Armentrout Warren. She had lived in Waycross since

second grade. She was a long time active member of First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was

an avid bridge player and was active in several bridge clubs around Waycross. Her favorite activity was being involved with her

daughter, Patti, and two grandsons, Mitch and Greg. Ruth was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and friend. In addition to her

parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Carwell Reese, sonin- law, Barry Whittenberg White, and two

brothers, Thomas Edwin "Bird" Warren and German Luther "Tweet" Warren. Survivors include her daughter, Patti Reese White;

two grandsons, Mitchell Reese White and Gregory Scott White; one sister, Lylburn Warren Booker, all of Waycross; several

nieces and nephews and a special niece and name sake, Barbara Ruth Booker Hodges, of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and Linda Booker

Steedley, of Blackshear. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 at First United Methodist Church. The family

will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to

Satilla Hospice, 1921 Alice St., Waycross, Ga. 31501, or First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St., Waycross, Ga. 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

REEVE, Phyllis Regina Reeve

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL October 11, 2014)

Phyllis Regina Reeve, age 56, of Ft. Myers, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. Phyllis was born June 9, 1958 in Perry, FL,

to the late Albert and Bernice (Murphy) Austin. She is survived by 4 children: daughter Sara (David) Munoz, son Sean Reeve,

and daughters Chrissy (Rey) Perez and Annie (Blount) Floyd. Graveside services will be Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Spring

Warrior Cemetery in Perry. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

REEVES, Berry Martin Reeves

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 15 January 2016)

Lloyd: Berry Martin “B.M.” Reeves, age 59, died Friday, January 15, 2016 in Lloyd. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 21,

2016 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison with burial at Hanson Methodist Cemetery. He was born in Madison, FL on August 9,

1956. He loved to spend time with family and friends. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Madison. He is survived

by 2 sons: Joseph M. (Samantha) Reeves of Charlotte, NC and Justin M. (Allison) Reeves of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters: Nina

(Bill) Watts of Orange Park, FL, Patricia (William) Schmidt; 4 grandchildren: Preston Reeves, Jordyn Reeves, Reagan Reeves,

and Ainsley Baldwin.

REEVES, Beulah Faye Reeves

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Beulah Faye Reeves, age 60, died suddenly Saturday (Nov. 10, 2018) at her residence in Patterson. She was a native of Alma, but

she currently resided in Patterson as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sellers and Wanda

Strickland Sellers, and three brothers, Merton, Joe and Jerry Sellers. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Reeves of

Patterson; four children, Crystal Roberts of Jesup, Tonya Altman of Waycross, Nickie Griffin (Clifton) of Waycross and

Rebecca Sellers (Skylar) of Baxley; 10 grandchildren; six siblings, Mark Sellers (Patricia), William Sellers (Faye), Kenny Sellers,

Mary Sue Todd (Eugene), Marlene Stone (Lawrence) and Martha Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be

Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery.

REEVES, Bobby Reeves


Mr. Bobby Reeves, age 77, of Fitzgerald, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Dorminy Medical Center. Funeral

services were Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Paulk Funeral Home in Fitzgerald. Interment followed in Irwinville Cemetery.

Mr. Reeves was born on July 13, 1932, in Ben Hill County to the late Howard L. and Millie Tomberlin Reeves. He was a farmer

who lived in Ben Hill County most of his life. Mr. Reeves was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife:

Annette Reeves of Fitzgerald; children and their spouses: Gail and Phil Stokes, William Reeves, II, Wanda Reeves and Tommy

Warner, Pam Wiley Brown, and Hal and Jennifer Wiley, all of Fitzgerald; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother

and sister-in-law: Hulin and Edna Reeves of Fitzgerald; sister: Carolyn King of Tifton; sister-in-law: Mazie Reeves of Irwinville

as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, W.A. Reeves. Paulk Funeral

Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of the arrangements.

REEVES, Dorothy Frances Spell Reeves


Dorothy Frances Spell Reeves gained her Heavenly wings Monday (March 21, 2016). Born March 12, 1951 to the late Amos and

Dot Spell, she spent most of her life in Waycross. She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Amos Spell, a grandson,

Justin James, and great-grandson, Mason West. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dale Reeves; a sister, Linda

(Dennis) Dean; 2 daughters, Anita (James) Johns, Danielle (Roy) Sapp; 3 sons, Carl (Sam) West, Jay (Tonya) West and John Van

Winkle; 11 grandchildren, Jim Aaron (Stacia) West, Casey (Megan) Johns, Kayla (Danny) Nose, Marlena (Brian) West, Jeffery

Bovee, Hannah West, Cassie Johns, Nathaniel Bovee, Jaylyn West, Katie Sapp, Logan Bovee; 8 great-grandchildren, Wesley

West, Christopher Johns, Carter Johns, Oakley Johns, Ellie Youngblood, Kadince Nose, Axel Johns, Cameron Womack; a bonus

daughter, Laila (Kevin) James; a bonus grandson, Cody James; and several nieces and nephews that she held close to her heart.

She was a member of White Hall Community Church where a memorial service will be held in her honor Thursday. In lieu of

flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

REEVES, Fred Tracy Reeves

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Apr 26th, 2011)

Fred Tracy Reeves, age 74, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, in Madison. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23,

2011, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2011, at Beggs

Funeral Home. He was born October 12, 1936 in Leon County. He was Executive Director with the State of Florida Justice

Administrative Commission. He moved to Madison in 1968 coming from Tallahassee. He was a member of the Madison Lions’ Club,

Linda Tippette’s Bible Study for 15 years, Elder in the Grace Presbyterian Church and later joined Fellowship Baptist Church.

He graduated from Leon High School in 1955 and married in 1959. He was a graduate of FSU in 1963. He is survived by his

wife, Sandra Reeves of Madison; three sons: Frederick Tracy “Freddy” Reeves, Jr. (Vicki) of New Port Richey, Wesley Seay

“Wes” Reeves of Madison and George Thomas “Tommy” Reeves of Madison; one daughter: Elizabeth Evelyn “Lynn” Reeves

Hosseini (Sepehr) of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Lisa Masters Reeves of Tallahassee; five grandchildren: Sidney Nicole

Lindsay of Orlando, Benjamin Ethan Hosseini and Joseph Cole Hosseini, both of Atlanta, Ga.; and Kayla Elizabeth Reeves and

Abigayle Whitley Reeves, both of Madison. Memorial contributions may be made in Tracy Reeves’ name to Fellowship Church,

1997 NE Colin Kelly Highway, Madison, FL 32340.

REEVES, Herbert Lee "Herb" Reeves


84, of Waycross, died Saturday (Nov.7, 2009) night at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness. Known

as "Coach" by many, he was a popular teacher, coach and principal in local and area public schools for 40 years and was a noted

professional baseball pitcher. He was an elder and longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross and was active on

various committees and in leadership. He was a former Clerk of the Session. He was a Sunday School teacher for the Men's


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Bible Class and sang tenor in the church choir for more than 50 years, seldom missing a practice. He was one of the chefs at the

weekly community men's breakfast on Thursday morning at First Presbyterian. He and his wife, Margaret, served as co-

chairmen of the First Presbyterian VISPs (Very Important Senior Presbyterians). He was born in Alva, Ky., to the late John

Lewis Reeves and Susie Pridemore Reeves. The family later moved to Rockholds, Ky., where he finished high school. He was a

veteran of the Second World War and served in the U. S. Navy for two and a half years as a seaman second class aboard a

destroyer in the Pacific. After his discharge from the Navy in 1945, he enrolled in Cumberland Junior College, Williamsburg, Ky.,

and earned a basketball scholarship. He immediately made a name for himself as an athlete. He was elected captain of his

basketball team and he was the ace pitcher of the baseball team. His biggest thrill as a basketball player was in 1947, when

Cumberland won the Kentucky Junior College Championship and then succeeded in winning the Southeastern Junior College

Championship by defeating the Alabama Junior College Championship team from St. Bernard Junior College by a score of 53-52.

He earned a basketball scholarship to Mercer University, but chose to follow his coach, the legendary J. B. Scearce, from

Cumberland College to Georgia Teachers College (GTC), now Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. He was an outstanding

basketball and baseball player there and was basketball team captain as a senior. He was an honor graduate and received the

Leadership and Unselfish Award and earned a B. S. Degree in Education from Georgia Teachers College (GTC), now Georgia

Southern University in 1949, with majors in history and physical education. He met his future wife, the former Margaret

Warren, who survives him, while both were students at GTC. They were married Aug. 25, 1951. He began teaching and coaching

at Waresboro School in 1949, which was the start of a long local education career spanning more than 40 years, during which he

coached and taught at Waresboro, Waycross and Ware County high schools for a total of 18 years and served as principal at

Emerson Park Elementary School for eight years and at Grady Street Elementary School in Blackshear for 14 years. He and his

wife, Margaret, attended George Peabody College for Teachers, now Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.,

in 1952-53 and were full-time graduate students and earned their Masters Degrees. A highlight of that year's study was that

he was asked to organize and coach the college baseball team. A successful season included a convincing win over the Vanderbilt

Commodores, a much larger school across the street. He signed a professional baseball contract in 1949 and was a minor league

pitcher during the summers of the late 1940s and early 1950s for the Statesboro Pilots (Ogeechee League), the Sparta Saints

(Georgia State League), the Rome Red Sox (Georgia-Alabama League) and the Waycross Bears (Georgia-Florida League). With

the Waycross Bears, he won 33 games in two years and in 1951 he compiled a record of 16-7 Reeves with five shutouts. He was

an All-Star team pitcher for two years in the Georgia-Florida League. The New York Yankees offered him a contract, but a

shoulder injury curtailed his pitching career. He was inducted into the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 and

on Feb. 22, 2003, he was inducted into the Cumberland College Athletic Hall of Fame. After earning a B. S. Degree from Georgia

Teachers College (GTC), now Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, and a M. A. Degree from Peabody College now Peabody

College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tenn., he returned to Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, in 1971, and earned

his Sixth Year Specialist in Education Degree in administration and supervision. He moved from the classroom and the court into

public school administration in 1967, when he became principal at Emerson Park Elementary School and served there for eight

years. In 1974, he became principal at Blackshear's Grady Street Elementary School and remained there for 14 years and

retired in 1988 after 40 years as an educator. He was a member of the Waycross-Ware County Retired Educators and he

served for four years as the organization's president. He was a Life Member of the Georgia Retired Educators. Along time

member of the Waycross Exchange Club, he attended state and national conventions representing the Waycross Club. He was

recognized in 1996-97 with the Ben Thornton Trophy for the Most Congenial Exchangite of the Year and in 2004-05 with the

M. C. Thomas Award for being the Most Outstanding Fair Worker. He enjoyed reading and playing golf. He was a former

member of the Georgia Senior Golfers Association, Lakeview Golf and Country Club and The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S.

Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray Reeves, Roy Reeves, and a sister, Naomi Reeves Clarkson.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Margaret Warren Reeves, Waycross; a daughter, Renee Reeves Webb (husband, Mark),

Rome; a son, William "Billy" Reeves (wife, Sandra), Waycross; one granddaughter, Ailsa Renee Webb, Rome; two brothers, Dr.

Herschel Reeves (wife, Joy), Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Johnny Reeves (wife, Carolyn), Corbin, Kentucky; and several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at 11

a.m. Thursday in Lake Cemetery in Metter. The family will receive friends this evening from 5 until 7 o'clock at Miles-Odum

Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Waycross, 601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga.

31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.

REEVES, Jerry W. Reeves

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 23 May 2011)

Jerry W. Reeves, age 68, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center. He lived in Hinesville for several years

and worked at Liberty Chrysler. Survivors include 2 daughters, Rene’ Ballesteros of Richmond Hill and Jackie Sipe of St. Simons

Island; 1 son, Chance Reeves of Hinesville; his mother, Madeline Childress of Oklahoma; 1 sister, Diane Persson of California; 2

brothers, Dan Reeves and Steve Reeves both of California; 5 grandchildren, Seth, Hayden, Maddie, Griffin and Jonathan; and 3

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nephews. Graveside service were held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Oglethorpe Memorial Garden on St. Simons Island. Carter

Funeral Home of Richmond Hill was in charge of arrangements.

REEVES, Lauryn DeLani Reeves


God gave LeAndra Oliver and Dexter Reeves and family for just a short moment Princess Lauryn DeLani Reeves on March 6,

2019. Their hearts immediately were filled with joy from the sound of her cry, but then suddenly the plan of God interrupted

their expectations. Exactly 23 hours and 52 minutes later, God stretched forth His hand and removed Princess Lauryn, leaving

to mourn her eight siblings, Destini, Colby, LeAja, Devin, LeAndre, DeAndre, LeDaja, Dynesti; her grandparents, Robert and

Barbara Oliver, Sabrina Mobley, Sylvester Reeves; uncles, LeCedric (Lyric) Oliver, Donovan Mobley, Curtis Taylor; aunt,

Shanquilla West; great-grandparents, Margaret (Freddie) Spates, and Mary Holland; as well as a host of family. A farewell

memorial service will be at the Prayer Garden C.O.G.I.C in Homerville. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Pine

Forrest Cemetery. Final rites were entrusted to Harrington Family Funeral Services.

REEVES, Margaret Warren Reeves


Margaret Warren Reeves, age 90, of Waycross, passed away peacefully Tuesday (Oct. 18, 2016). She was a teacher, librarian

and educator in Ware and Pierce counties for 40 plus years. She was an elder and longtime member of First Presbyterian

Church of Waycross, was active in various church committees and in many leadership roles. She was a Sunday School teacher

for the Women’s Bible Class. She and her husband, the late Herbert Lee Reeves, served as co-chairman of the First

Presbyterian VISPs (Very Important Senior Presbyterians). She was born at home in Winter Haven, FL, on March 4, 1926, to

the late Charles Leo Warren and Susie McCormick Warren. The family later moved to Pulaski, GA, in Candler County, where she

graduated from Pulaski High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business education from Georgia Teachers

College (GTC), now Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Her children loved hearing her story of being chosen May Queen

while at Georgia Southern. She met her future husband, Herbert Lee “Coach” Reeves, while both were students at GTC. They

were married Aug. 25, 1951. She began teaching business education at Pulaski High School and later taught at both Waresboro

and Hoboken High School before teaching at Waycross Vocational, now Coastal Pines Technical College. She and her husband

attended George Peabody College for Teachers, now Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, in 1952-53, were

full-time graduate students and earned master’s degrees. She received master’s degrees in both business education and library

science. She served as the assistant director for the Okefenokee Regional Library for 21 years. Afterwards she became media

specialist of Ware Street School in Blackshear where she retired in 1991. She was a member of the Waycross-Ware County

Retired Teachers Association and a life member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association. In addition, she was a life

member of Delta Pi Epsilon, now known as the Association for Research in Business Education (ARBE-DPE). She was a member of

the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and also a life member of both Bulloch and Candler County’s Historical

Associations. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge and managing timber. She was preceded in death by her parents and her

husband. Survivors include her brother, Harry (Sue) Warren of Pulaski; a son, William (Sandra) Reeves of Waycross; a daughter,

Renee Reeves (Mark) Webb of Rome; one granddaughter, Ailsa Renee Webb of Rome; and several nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will occur in the Waycross First Presbyterian Church, Sunday followed by a graveside service in Pulaski at

Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-

Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REEVES, Roxy Ann Reeves


Mrs. Roxy Ann Reeves, 88, of Greensboro, mother of Mr. A. E. Reeves, of Madison, passed away last week.

REEVES, Sandra Evelyn Seay Reeves


Sandra Evelyn Seay Reeves, age 78, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 in Madison. She was born December 1, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL

but moved to Chipley, FL at a very young age where she was raised and graduated from Chipley High School. She was graduated

from Florida State University and married in 1959. She moved to Madison in 1968 from Tallahassee. She was a faithful member

of Bible Study and Fellowship Baptist Church. Sandra had a heart for taking care of the old and the young. She will be

remembered by her family and friends for her infectious laugh, her love of entertaining and cooking, and her marathon Trivial

Pursuit matches. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, the late Fred Tracy Reeves of Madison; She is

survived by 3 sons: Frederick Tracy (Vicki) Reeves Jr. of New Port Richey; Wesley Seay Reeves of Madison; George Thomas

(Kelly) Reeves of Madison; 1 daughter: Elizabeth Evelyn Reeves (Sepehr) Hosseini of Atlanta, GA; 6 grandchildren: Sidney Nicole

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Lindsay of Orlando, Benjamin Ethan Hosseini and Joseph Cole Hosseini, both of Atlanta; Kayla Elizabeth Reeves, Abigayle

Whitley Reeves and Kathryn Lane Poirrier, all of Madison. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Beggs Funeral

Home in Madison, FL with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

REEVES, Wiley Benjamin Reeves Sr.


BLACKSHEAR — Wiley Benjamin Reeves Sr., age 78, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (June 12, 2015) at the Pierce County

Nursing Home. Born in Jacksonville, FL, Nov. 23, 1936, he lived in Blackshear since 1976. He was a retired Sergeant First Class

with the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Theater. Following his retirement from the

military, Reeves worked as a regional manager for a convenience store chain from which he retired after 20 years. He then

worked for his late wife at her daycare business. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Laura Chapel Baptist

Church. He was a son of the late John Leonard Sr. and Nettie Conner Reeves. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Darceil

Murray Reeves, a son, David Reeves, two brothers, Leon Perpall and John Leonard Reeves Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Teresa

Reeves. Survivors include 2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Wiley B. (Susan) Reeves, of Round Rock, TX, and Lang Reeves of

Snellville; 2 sisters, Berta Lou Sikes and Mary Jean Taylor, both of Hilliard, FL; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Marvin (Annie)

Reeves, of Orange Park, FL; 4 grandchildren, Tarl (Adrienne) Reeves, Tara Reeves, Darceil Reeves and Esther Reeves; 5 great-

grandchildren, Beckham Reeves, Lucy Reeves, Griffin Reeves, Ares Burke and Jalen Reeves; and several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Laura Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

REGAN, Myrtle B. Regan

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL March 8, 2015)

Myrtle B. Regan, age 88, of Madison, FL, passed away March 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family in Cherry Lake.

Myrtle was born October 27, 1926 in Caswell, GA, to Jasper Henry Brandon and Nannie (Williams) Brandon. Mrs. Regan was of

the Methodist Faith and was a member of Cherry Lake Methodist Church in Madison. Myrtle and her husband, Joe, managed a

textile mill in Rockingham NC. Mrs. Regan is survived by her loving daughter, Jean Regan (Philip) DeWitt of Cherry Lake, FL; one

grandson, Joe DeWitt of Cherry Lake, FL, and two great-grandchildren, Timothy Joseph DeWitt and Lisa DeWitt both of

Cherry Lake, FL. Mrs. Regan was preceded in death by her husband Joe Regan, a grandson Guy DeWitt and great-grandson Chad

Lamar O'Quinn. Funeral Services will be held at Cherry Lake Methodist Church on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Madison.

Interment will follow in Cherry Lake Methodist Cemetery in Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns

Funeral Home, 323 SE Lakeshore Dr. of Madison.

REGISTER, Abner Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 4 March 2016)

Abner "Abe" Register, age 94, of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, in Langdale Hospice house. Mr. Register was

born on September 10, 1921 in Homerville, GA to the late Abram Burton Register and Susie Long Register. Abe married his wife,

Joan, who was an aerial performer with many different circus groups. They traveled together, many miles, entertaining. They

opened with the Florida wild animal ranch in St. Petersburg, FL. They entertained children with exotic animals throughout each

day. They, later, sold the ranch and moved to Lakeland, GA in 1959. He enjoyed growing and cross-breeding flowering plants. He

worked at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC as a taxidermist. His most challenging mount was that of a whale. Mr.

Register held 13 types of degrees from his lifetime of travel and experiences. Along with his parents, his wife, Joan, preceded

him in death. Mr. Register leaves behind three children, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 7, 2016 at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

REGISTER, Aleta Green Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 1 November 2015)

Aleta Green Register, age 67, of Naylor, GA passed away after a lengthy illness on November 1, 2015 at Emory Midtown

Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born on June 1, 1948, in Valdosta, GA to the late Lawrence Perry Green and Elva Mae Green of

Naylor, GA. She was also preceded in death by her brother Jerry Green and her great nephew Ty Porter. She worked as a clerk

in Pardon and Parole Board in Valdosta, GA from 1967-1968 and Atlanta, GA from 1969 until December, 1971. She worked at

Drumheller Bag Company in Valdosta, GA for several years. She retired from Lowndes County Tag office in 1999. She enjoyed

playing the piano and organ at Good Hope Baptist Church and surrounding area churches until she became disabled. She also

enjoyed being a 4-H volunteer from 1984-1990. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. Survivors include her husband of 47 years

William Register of Naylor, GA; 1 daughter, Melanie Register of Thomasville, GA; brother & sister-in-law Maxwell (Glenda)

Green of Naylor, GA; brother & sister-in-law Irvin (Linda) Green of Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law Linda Green of Naylor, GA;

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brother-in-law James Register of Barretts, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday,

November 5, 2015 at Good Hope Baptist Church with burial to follow in Wayfare Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland

is serving the Register family.

REGISTER, Alvin Levoy Register

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, July 25, 2012)

Alvin Levoy Register, 75, of Statenville, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy

illness. Born in Statenville on October 10, 1936 to the late Okane and Gertrude Elizabeth Spellers Register, he was a lifelong

resident of this area. Mr. Register was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He went on to

work for many years as a prison guard in Lowndes County and then later as a heavy equipment operator for Lowndes County. Mr.

Register had a strong faith in God and was a member of Statenville Church of God. He was an avid fisherman, and spent many a

good time with family and friends on the water. He was also loved playing and singing gospel bluegrass music and spending time

at Mt. Zion Music Hall. He treasured his family and all the time that he spent with them, especially birthday parties. He is

preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Mr. Register is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Nell Register of

Statenville; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ronald Watford of Valdosta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregg and Annell

Register and Clinton and Maria Register all of Statenville; six grandchildren, Christy Sale of Lake Park, Ron Watford of

Valdosta, Trent (Christine) Register of Lake Park, Casey (Shane) Kiselica of Echols County, Levoy Register of Statenville, and

Chelsea Register of Clyattville; five great-grandchildren, Zach Sale, McKenzie Sale, Brylie Sale, Aulden Register and Colt

Register all of Lake Park; two brothers, Russell Register of Cairo and Arnold Register of Valdosta; four sisters and three

brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Robert Maine of Palatka, Rachael and Johnny Chastain of Valdosta, Audrey and Bob Williams of

Valdosta and Winnie Fae Trowell of Valdosta; and several nieces, nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Register were held

Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Statenville Church of God. Burial followed at Statenville Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or

donations may be made to Statenville Church of God. McLane Lakewood Funeral Home served the family.

REGISTER, Andrew Tilford Register


Mr. Andrew Tilford Register, age 80, passed away on February 24, 2016 in the VA hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born May 7,

1935 in Bartow, FL to William Penn Register and Fannie Register. Tilford was of the Baptist Faith and honorably served our

country in the United States Navy. Following his military service he served in law enforcement in Taylor County for 14 years and

was Chief of the Perry Police Dept. in 1970. He later retired from Proctor and Gamble where he served in a security role.

Tilford was preceded in death by his parents William Penn Register and Fannie Register. He is survived by his wife of 58 years,

Mrs. Sue Ellen Register; children Cindy (Steve) Maddox of Suwannee, FL; Freda (Pat) Southworth of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Dean

(Michelle) Register of Tallahassee, FL; 2 grandsons: Josh Maddox of Daytona and Clay Register of Tallahassee; and 1 sister

Virginia (Doug) Meyers of Palm Bay, FL. A memorial service will be Monday, February 29, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

REGISTER, Clara Wiggins Register

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 19, 2010)

Clara Wiggins Register, 57, of Lakeland, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2010 at her home surrounded by family and

friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 5, 1953 to the late Charlie and Faye Wiggins also of

Lakeland. Clara graduated from Lanier County High and Valdosta Technical College. For the past 15 years she has served as the

office manager for Automated Medical Systems, as well as secretary for her beloved church, Cornerstone Church in Pearson.

Clara's greatest joys came from spending time with her family and friends, reading her Bible and praising her savior. She is

preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Faye Fender Wiggins, oldest brother Charlie Edward Wiggins III, and her oldest

son, Dewayne Gordon, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 37 years Dewayne Gordon Register, Sr. of Lakeland; two sons,

William Kyler Register and Charlie Edward Register both of Lakeland; a brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Jackie Wiggins of

Lakeland; a sister and brother-in-law, Thara and David Lingefelt of Valdosta; sisters-in-law and brothers-in law, Lynda Rowe,

Kathy McKinnon and Cheryl Bailey all of Pearson, Quay and Ivey McLain of Dupont, Jean and David Thigpen of Pearson;

brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leon and Dianna Register of Augusta, GA, Michael and Teresa Register of Blackshear; nieces

and nephews, Carlie and Thomas, Christi and Larry, Brandon, Brian and Jamie, Tommy, Wayne and Melissa, Chad, Bryce, Heather

and Eli, Debbi and Melissa, Keri and Justin. Funeral serves were held Friday, May 14, 2010 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music

Funeral Services. Burial followed in North Cemetery in Dupont. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to

Cornerstone Church, Highway 82 East, Pearson, GA 31624 in memory of Clara Register.

REGISTER, Clifford Oliver Register

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 10, 2011)

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Mr. Clifford Oliver Register, 65, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital, Homerville, following an

extended illness. Mr. Register was born December 14, 1945 in Clinch County to the late Norvell Register and Ruby Register. He

was a member of the DuPont Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam Conflict and was retired from

Lee Engineering. He was preceded in death by two brothers: W. N. Register and Elvin Register. Survivors are two sisters-in-law,

Katherine M. Register of DuPont and Sue Register of Lake Park; nieces, Abby and Kenny Smith of Homerville, Kathy Spivey of

Pearson; nephews, Andrew and Laura Register of Homerville, Andy and Tina Register of Lakeland, and Davey Register of

Valdosta and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Register were held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the DuPont Baptist

Church. Interment was in the North Cemetery, DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, Cynthia Denise Register


Cynthia Denise Register, age 59, of Lakeland, GA passed away suddenly Friday, November 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on

April, 25, 1956 in Valdosta, GA to the late Herman Cain and Verna McNabb Cain. Survivors include her husband, John C. Register

of Lakeland, GA; step-daughter & son-in-law, Shelly (Axel) Crane of Hilliard, FL; step-son & daughter-in-law of John (Wendy)

Register of Kingsland, GA; step-daughter & son-in-law, Desiree (Joe) McGuire of Valdosta, GA; step-son & daughter-in-law,

Nicholas (Valerie) Register of Live Oak, FL; 3 grandchildren and one on the way; 1 brother, Michael Cain of Monticello, FL;

father-in-law & mother-in-law, Bill (Sally) Register of Lakeland, GA; and several extended family members. Funeral services will

be Monday, November 16, 2015 in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Burnt Church Cemetery.

REGISTER, Della Register


Mrs. Della Register, wife of Mr. Tobe Register, died in Perry recently. She was 80. Mary years ago she lived in Madison where

Mr. Register managed the ice plant.

REGISTER, Donnie Reginald Register


MOULTRIE — Donnie Reginald Register, age 81, of Moultrie, died Tuesday (May 14, 2019) at Pruitt Health-Magnolia Manor. The

funeral will be at Cobb Funeral Chapel. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens. Born

May 1, 1938, in Cook County, he was the son of the late Lonnie Alvin Register and Myrtle Brady Register. He was a United States

Army veteran. He was a retired substitute school teacher with the Colquitt County Board of Education and was a member of the

Writer’s Guild at the Moultrie Colquitt County Library. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jean Ramirez Register of Moultrie;

daughter, Rebekah Register Newsome of Moultrie; step-daughter, Dana Greene Griffin (Clint) of Waycross; step-son, Michael

Robert Greene (Angie) of Pearson; grandchildren, Chloe Newsome, Hayley Newsome, Brooke Bius; step-grandchildren, Mac

Griffin, Kandy Griffin Bayes, Jordon Griffin, Lindsey Greene, Marybeth Greene; six step-great-grandchildren; special niece,

Donna Hilsman of Albany. Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

REGISTER, Doris Laverne Ammons Register

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 25, 2013

Mrs. Doris Laverne Ammons Register, 75, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center,

Valdosta, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Register was born June 26, 1938 in Homerville, GA to the late Frank Ammons

and Ruth Lee Ammons. She was a homemaker and member of the DuPont Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband of 59

years: William J. “Billy” Register, Homerville; 1 daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda and Donald Robbins, of Manor; 1 sister: Jolene

Ammons, of Orlando, FL; 1 brother and sister-in-law: John W. and Mary Ammons, of Jacksonville, FL; 2 grandchildren: Kylee and

Brian Brown, of Manor and Kristen Robbins, of Atlanta; 2 great grandchildren: Collin Brown and Nick Brown, of Manor; a helpful

cousin, Ronald Morgan, of Homerville; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Register

were held Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at the Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree

Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, Eudora Elizabeth Register

(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, October 20, 2013)

Eudora Elizabeth “Beth” Register, 70, of Perry, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in

Tallahassee. Mrs. Beth was born July 9, 1943 in Foley, FL, to William and Mable (Deal) Cruse, Sr. Mrs. Register was a member of

the Crosspoint Fellowship Baptist Church in Perry. She retired in 2006 from The State of Florida, Division of Corporations,

where she was a Document Specialist Supervisor. From 2008 to 2013 Beth worked at Wal-Mart in Perry as a cashier. Beth was

probably the only employee ever to be reprimanded for being too nice. If you went through Mrs. Beth’s lane you left with a hug,

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a smile, or a word of encouragement, most of the time you received all three. Mrs. Register enjoyed cooking, and entertaining

family and friends. She loved to ride to the farm with Mr. John to feed the cows, and watch the garden grow. Mrs. Beth spent

much time with her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, enjoying every moment. Mrs. Register was preceded in death

by her parents William Sebron and Mable Eudora Cruse, her husband of 44 years Alton Register, her brother Sebie Cruse, and

her sister Glenda Cruse Faircloth all of Perry. She is survived by her son Dennis Register and his wife Denise of Lake City, FL;

her daughter Brenda Register and Richard Marable of Old Town, FL; a dear special love John Shaw, Sr. of Perry; her brothers

James N. Cruse, Sr. of Perry, Billy (Barbara) Cruse of Albuquerque, NM, Jerry (Nancy) Cruse of Fanning Springs, FL; sisters

Sheryl Cruse of Brooksville, KY, Ethel (Royce) Sheffield of Perry, Susan Cruse McGroarty of Perry, Mary (Joe) Horton of Perry;

grandchildren Patricia (Gator) Sadler of Perry, Kristal (Ethan) Law of Live Oak, Tiffany (Joey) Dicks of Lake Butler, Tyler

(Krystal) Register of Lake City, Sierra Register of Provo, UT, Mikayla Register of Lake City, FL, Billy Thompson, Jr. of Perry,

Matt Marable of Jasper, and Megan Harrell of Jasper; 13 great grandchildren, 26 nieces and nephews, 33 great nieces and

nephews. Services will be Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Crosspoint Fellowship Baptist Church in Perry. Interment will follow

in San Pedro Baptist Church Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital at

www.stjude.org. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

REGISTER, Evelyn Ganas Joyce Register

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 21, 2010)

Evelyn Ganas Joyce Register, 81, of Lakeland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her residence after a brief illness. She

was born October 28, 1928, in Lanier County to the late Buck and Lillie Cowart Ganas. She was a homemaker and has been a

member of Unity United Methodist Church for 43 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chandler Lewis

Joyce. Survivors include, her husband, Harris Register of Homerville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Kaye Joyce of

Lakeland, Billy and Judy Joyce of Brooks, GA, James Register of Dupont; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ed O'Quinn of

Homerville; grandchildren, Clay and Susan Joyce, Chandler Mathew and Mary Joyce, Fredrick and Liane Register, Daniel and

Nora O'Quinn, David O'Quinn, Julia and A.J. Steed, Stephanie Webb, Danny and Jennifer Guerra, eight great-grandchildren,

three brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis and Bonnie Ganas of Naylor, Charles and Clara Ganas of Naylor, Danny and Wanda Ganas

of Lake Park; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace and Albert Law of Naylor, Jane and Carl Law of Valdosta, and number of

special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2010, in the Unity United Methodist

Church. Flowers were accepted or donations could be made to Grace Hospice, 101 W. Northside Drive, Bldg E, Valdosta, GA

31602. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Register family.

REGISTER, Felton C. Register


HOMERVILLE, Felton Chester Register, 87, passed away Thursday (July 6, 2006) at Clinch Memorial Hospital following an

extended illness. He was born in Clinch County on July 9, 1918 to the late Dallas G. Register and Carrie Hughes Register. He was

a salesperson for Gulf Life Insurance Company and member of the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors are

three sons and daughters-in-law, Chief of Police Marc (Carol) Register, of Homerville, Billy and Linda Register, of Duluth, and

Perry K. (Kay) Register, of Woodbine; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. He was

preceded in death by his wife, Anna Register; one sister, Ethel James; and three brothers, Glenn Register, Bernie Register and

Walter Register. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Internment will be in the

North Cemetery, near DuPont. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6 to 8. Roundtree Funeral Home

is serving the Register family.

REGISTER, Francis Alice Register


Francis Alice Register, beloved wife of W. H. Register, died August 28, 1912. She was born and reared in Madison County and

was about 38 years of age. In 1894 she was married to W. H. Register. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

The deceased leaves a husband, three children, a mother, Mrs. Jane Holloway, one sister, Mrs. A. J. Sweat and a number of

friends to mourn the loss.

REGISTER, Gussie O’Neal Register


Gussie O’Neal Register, age 85, a lifelong resident of Madison County, passed away Wednesday in the Brooks County Hospital

after a long illness. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Isaac O’Neal and she was

married to William Henry Register who preceded her in death in 1961. She was a faithful member of the Harmony Baptist

Church. She is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. S. H. Floyd of Cherry Lake; a number of nieces, nephews and a step-

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granddaughter, Mrs. Jimmy Groover of Madison. Funeral services were Friday April 30, 1971 at Harmony Baptist Church with

interment in the church cemetery.

REGISTER, Herbert Edward Register


Mr. Herbert Edward Register, 81, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 in the Emory University Hospital, Atlanta. Mr. Register

was born December 31, 1928 to the late John Martin Register and Catherine Register. He was a graduate of the Lanier County

High School Class of 1946, a farmer, timber producer, served on the Dupont City Council for over 30 years and was the Mayor

of Dupont at his death. Mr. Register was a retired mail carrier for the United States Post Office, and was a loving and devoted

husband and father. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Lynette Register Harris and Louise Fender Caldwell and

one brother, John L. Register. Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Alva Lee Giddens Register of Dupont; two daughters and a

son-in-law, Phyllis A. Register of Dupont, Carla R. and John Mabrey of Atlanta; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Phil Register

and Martin Register both of Dupont and John A. and Amy Register of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Dillon Mabrey, Kenzie

Mabrey, McKenna Johnson, Tessa Register and Catherine Johnson all of Atlanta; one sister-in-law, Lois Giddens Zittrauer of

Waycross; one brother-in-law, William Harris of Valdosta; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Services for Mr.

Register were held Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment was in the North Cemetery near Dupont.

REGISTER, James Harris Register Sr.


HOMERVILLE — James Harris Register Sr., age 95, passed away Thursday (July 13, 2017) at Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta,

surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1921, in Homerville, to the late Rudolph Register

and Mae Inman Register. He was a member of the DuPont Baptist Church. In the past he had served on the Board of Education,

Board of Commissioners, Hospital Board, Health Board and president of the Clinch County Farm Bureau. He retired as

superintendent and personnel manager of the night shift at Standard Container which is now B-Way after 23 years. Said he, “It

has been my desire throughout life to help others.” He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ava Nell Register Register, his

second wife, Evelyn Joyce Register, and two sisters, Margaret Register and Atheline Findley. Survivors are one daughter and

son-in-law, Carolyn and Edwin O’Quinn of Homerville; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Register of Homerville, Billy and

Judy Joyce of Brooks, and Bob and Kay Joyce of Lakeland; two brothers and sister-in-law, Candler and Lorean Register and Billy

Register all of Homerville; three grandchildren, Fred and Leanne Register, David O’Quinn and Daniel O’Quinn (Nora O’Quinn);

five great-grandchildren, Carrie Register, Caleb Register, Jack O’Quinn, Bradley O’Quinn and Penelope O’Quinn; and a number of

nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine

Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, James P. Register


James P. Register, age 63, passed away last Saturday in the Suwannee County Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Register was a

resident of Lee, FL for a number of years before moving to Live Oak. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cherry Ann Register of Live

Oak; three daughters, Mrs. Trudie Kiser of Madison, Mrs. Audrey Bellflower and Mrs. Annie Warner, both of Live Oak; one

sister, Mrs. Mildred Evans of Lee and one brother, William Penn Register of Live Oak; seven grandchildren and six great-

grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday November 27th in the Church of God and burial in the Live Oak Cemetery.

REGISTER, John Benjamin Register


Tallahassee, FL: John Benjamin "Ben" Register, age 61, died Monday, July 7, 2014 in Tallahassee, FL after a long extended

illness and a courageous battle. Ben was born September 18, 1952 in Madison, Florida to Lester Dunn Register and Margaret

Eulee Vinzant Register. Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Ben was employed

by Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for 30 years and for the State of Florida, Department of Radiation Control for the past 8

years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Madison and an avid hunter with his Madison hunting buddies. He also

served in the US Army stationed in Germany. He received his National Defense Service Medal. Expert M16 bar and 1st Class H-

Grenade bar. Survivors include a son, Jason Tubbs, of Belton, TX, 1 daughter Lacy Register, of Los Angeles, CA; son Jacob

Register, of Tampa, FL and their mother Mitzi Register, of Tallahassee, FL; brothers Jimmy Register, of Madison, FL and Buddy

Register, of Lakeland, FL; sister Peggy Tomlinson, of Ormond Beach, FL: Best friend and cousin Don Selman, of Madison, FL, as

well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Ben was predeceased by his parents and step-father Bill Dietterich, sister-in-law

Roxcenna Register and brother-in-law Clay Tomlinson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Town, Disabled

Veterans of America or the USO.

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REGISTER, John C. Register Jr.


John C. “Jack” Register Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday (March 8, 2017) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after

one year of declining health. He was born in Chattanooga, TN Dec. 21, 1918 to the late John C. Register Sr. and Claudia Lucas

Register. He spent his childhood in Fitzgerald, graduated from Emory University and then received his pharmacy degree from

the Southern College of Pharmacy in Atlanta. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and served his country honorably in

Italy and North Africa in Patton’s Army for three and a half years. Upon his return home, he managed the family business that

his father started until he moved his young family to Waycross. He was employed at Spear’s Drug Company until he and partner

George Lanier opened Register and Lanier in 1956, from which he retired in 1984. He was elected to the Georgia State Board of

Pharmacy in 1960 and served diligently for five years to promote and enhance his profession. He was one of the first members

of Okefenokee Golf and Country Club and was an avid golfer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waycross,

had many friends, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Frances Massee Register of

Blackshear; a son, John Marion Register of Brunswick; a daughter, Claudia E. Register of Cleveland, NC; a granddaughter, Hilary

Ellen (Andrew) Burton of Waxhaw, NC; and two great-grandchildren, Margaret Burton and Greer Burton. Along with his parents,

he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Boisfeuillet Jones. The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross, Baptist Village Retirement Communities, and Hospice Satilla for their loving care. A graveside service with military

honors will be Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice

Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St., Waycross, GA 31501.

Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, Katherine S. Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 1 July 2015)

Katherine S. “Kathy” Register, age 53, of Lee, FL, passed away July 1, 2015, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA.

Katherine was born April 17, 1962 in Madison, FL, to the late Cecil Sapp and Corine (Hampton) Sapp. Kathy was of the Baptist

Faith who loved to fish, spend time with children and helping others. She is survived by her husband of 36 years Freddie

Register of Lee, FL, 1 daughter April (Scott) Ross of GA; 1 son Alan Register of Lee; 2 grandchildren Matthew Ross and Rannah

Ross; 2 brothers, 5 sisters, her mother in-law Ruby Register and many other family members including numerous nieces and

nephews. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association

or any charity that focuses on children. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

REGISTER, Lewis William Register, Sr.

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, June 17, 2009)

Mr. Lewis William Register, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, Fla. Mr. Register

was born June 21, 1919, in Clinch County, to the late Benjamin Stalvey Register and Mary Emma Hughes Register. He was

employed by Winn Dixie as a truck driver, a member of Northside Assembly of God, of Winter Haven, FL, and a veteran of the

U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by seven sisters, Dessie Hughes, Catherine Harris, Lillie Mae

McDaniel, Evelyn Weakes, Bennie Mainor, Vera Collins, and Mary Stalvey; and five brothers, Woodrow Register, Jeptha

Register, Earl Register, W. P. Register, and J. C. Register. Survivors are his wife, Mildred June Swilley Register; three

daughters, Joyce Faye Cole of Palm Coast, FL, Linda Marie of Apollo Beach, FL; Shelia Ann Russell of Lake City, FL; two sons,

Terry Winston Register of Palm Coast, FL, Lewis William "Bill" Register Jr. of St. Marys, FL; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-

grandchildren; and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Register were held Monday, June 8, 2009 at Roundtree Funeral

Home. Interment will be in the North Cemetery near Dupont. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Register family.

REGISTER, Luell Pevy Register

(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)

Luell Pevy Register, age 91, of Ray City, GA passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Sylvester Healthcare Nursing Home.

She was born December 12, 1921 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Marcus & Pearlie Lou (Skinner) Pevy. She retired from Levi's in

1986 and was a member of New Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Mathew

Register, 2 sons Earl Leon Register and Troy Marcus Register and a daughter-in-Law Linda Fay Register. Survivors include 1 son

Ronald Jackson Register of Albany, GA; 1 brother Jerlee H. Pevy of Jasper, FL; 2 sisters Susie Carolyn Register of Lakeland,

GA and Thelma Louise Woodard of Orlando, FL; 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren; and a

number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral

Services with burial to follow in New Ramah Cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.

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REGISTER, Marcus Allen Register


HOMERVILLE — Homerville Police Chief Marcus “Mark” Allen Register, age 58, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2015) at Clinch

Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 5,

1956, in Folkston, son of the late Felton Chester Register and Anna Wood Register. He was chief of the Homerville Police

Department since January 2002, a member of the Georgia Police Chief’s Association and Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was

preceded in death by his father-in-law, Buford E. Taylor. Survivors are his wife, Carol Taylor Register, of Homerville; 1 son,

Ryan Allen Register, of Homerville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry (Kay) Register, of Woodbine, and Billy (Linda) Register,

of Duluth; 1 grandchild, Aubrey Smith, of Homerville; his mother-in-law, Ann Taylor, of Cottondale, FL; 1 sister-in-law, Debra

Hayes, of Albany; 1 brother-in-law, Bill Taylor, of Utah; 7 nieces and nephews, Lara McNeir, Angela Register, Jason Register,

Karrie Register, Garret Reed, Dylan Reed and Taylor Hayes; and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at

Cornerstone Baptist Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery in DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

REGISTER, Margaret E. Register


HOMERVILLE — Margaret E. Register, age 91, passed away Thursday (June 25, 2015) in the South Georgia Medical Center in

Valdosta, following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 1, 1924 in Clinch County, the daughter of the late Rudolph Register and

Mae Inman Register. She was a member of Homerville First Baptist Church. She worked for Southern Bell in Valdosta from

1943 until 1945. She graduated from Perry Business School and worked for Brockway Standard from 1957 until 1994 as payroll

clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Register. Survivors are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl (Hank)

Lemstrom, Silver Springs, FL; 1 sister, Atheline Findley of Cordele; 3 brothers and 1 sister-in-law, Harris Register of Candler

and Lorean Register and Billy Register, all of Homerville; 1 granddaughter, Julie Surdam, Ocala, FL; 1 great-grandson, Dane

Surdam of Ocala, FL; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Homerville First

Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, Margaret Elizabeth Register

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 17 December 2018)

Margaret Elizabeth Register, 99, of Adel, GA lived fully, loved faithfully, gave generously and blessed everyone who knew her.

Born on Feb. 10, 1919, in Blythewood, SC, she went home to Jesus on Dec. 11, 2018, surrounded by her family and tenderly cared

for by the staff of the Orchard at Stone Creek. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton. She is survived by

her two sons: Eddie (Vickie) and Dean (Sharon); her four grandchildren: Rick Register (Tamela), Paul Register (LeAnn), Heather

Register Sachs (Cord) and Wes Register (Nicole). Margaret is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren that she cherished:

McKenna Register, Jeremiah Sachs, Ellie Sachs, Saddler Sachs, Haley Register, Judson Sachs, Josiah Sachs, Bryson Register,

Rials Register, Walker Register, Gideon Sachs, Colton Register and William Register. In addition, Margaret is survived by one

brother, Richard Hatchell (Janet) and numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret had the distinction of being part of "The

Greatest Generation." She served as the school janitor in high school to earn money during the Depression Era but still managed

to graduate as the class salutatorian with the second highest grade point average at Blythewood High School in 1936. She also

had the distinction of working at the Bell Telephone office, in Columbia, SC on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor

was attacked. She said her entire switchboard lit up with emergency calls. Later, during the war, she worked as a federal

telephone operator at the Pentagon. After the war, Margaret married Carlton, a WWII Sergeant. For a short while, they lived

in Madison, FL until moving to Adel, GA in 1954. In 1955, she went to work at Moody Air Force Base, earning accolades from Air

Force personnel for her exemplary service until her retirement in 1985. Mrs. Margaret loved the Adel community. She was a

friend to all, a second mother to many young men and women and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Adel. The

funeral service took place Friday, Dec. 14, at First Baptist Church in Adel. Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, it was Margaret's request that donations be made to the Lilli Grace Foundation (c/o MidSouth Community

FCU, 1869 Watson Blvd.; Warner Robins, GA 31093, or to CrossPoint Community Church (3211 Hwy. 589; Hattiesburg, MS

39402 where her son, Dean, serves as senior pastor. Boone Funeral Home of Adel, Ga. has been entrusted with all arrangements.

REGISTER, Margaret Hilliard Register

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 23, 2009)

Margaret Hilliard Register, 80, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was

born in Clinch County, GA on November 28, 1929 to the late Raymond Alvin and Mary Ella Young Hilliard. Mrs. Register was a

homemaker and a member of Greenwood Baptist Church where she was the nursery coordinator for 33 years. She was a

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seamstress and owned rental property. Mrs. Register loved flowers, working and laughing. She is preceded in death by her

parents, her sister, Mildred Abood and her brother, Alvin Hilliard. She is survived by her husband, Plez Register of Valdosta;

three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Register of Hahira, Sammy Register of Valdosta, Darrell and Lydia

Register of Hahira; eight grandchildren, Greg Register and his wife, Melissa, Melanie McGinnis, Kimberly Cone and her husband,

Eric, Tammy Banaitis and her husband, Derek, Sam Register, Jr. and his fiancé, Kaci Capelle, Wade Register, Brianne Register

and Brittney Register; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Wood of Spartanburg, SC. Funeral services were held

Saturday, December 19, 2009 in the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Wayfare Cemetery in Echols County.

Carson McLane Funeral Home served the Register family.

REGISTER, Marian Jeannine Register


BLACKSHEAR — Marian Jeannine Register, age 79, passed away Monday (June 25, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health Center,

Waycross following an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1939 in Echols County, to the late Charlie Sirmans and Frankie

Johnson Sirmans. She and her husband owned the Texaco Station in Fargo for many years. She was a member of Fargo Church

of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Register, and one brother, Billy Ray Sirmans. Survivors are one son

and daughter-in-law, Jason and Christy Register of Blackshear; one daughter, Carlene Rae of Fargo; two brothers and sisters-

in-law, Jesse and Kathyleen Shirley of Calhoun, and Marvin and Melissa Shirley, Waycross; three grandchildren, Abby Bennett,

Makenzie Bennett and Dewayne Willis; special nieces and nephews, Brett Shirley, Mari Shirley, Billy Sirmans, Kristy and Michael

Smart; several other nieces and nephews and relatives. A memorial services will be Friday at Roundtree Funeral Home.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

REGISTER, Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough Register


Mary Elizabeth (Yarbrough) Register, age 92, of Valdosta passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born on

April 16, 1926 in Berrien County, GA to the late James & Texas (Futch) Yarbrough. She was a member of Perimeter Road

Baptist Church and the Women of Faith Sunday School Class. She was part of the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN which

was a top secret operation that produced the first atomic bomb and although a very controversial subject it gained victory for

America in World War II. The young women involved in this project became known as “The Girls of Atomic City.” She retired

from Crackin’ Good Bakery. She loved crocheting, quilting and gardening, all which she shared with her family and friends. Along

with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Register, son, Grant Register and 2 brothers, Futch

Yarbrough & David Yarbrough. Survivors include: 2 daughters & son-in-law: Linda and Irvin Green, Valdosta, Sharon Gillard,

Huntsville, AL; son and daughter-in-law: Glyndon and Kathy Register, Lakeland; daughter-in-law; Becky Register, Lakeland; 7

grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 24, 2018 in the

Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Empire Cemetery.

REGISTER, Mary Nell Register

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/mary-nell-register/)

Mary Nell Register, age 77, of Statenville, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her daughter’s residence following a period of

declining health. She was born on July 23, 1941 in Lake City, FL to the late Herbert D. Moore and Idell DeLoach Hughes and V.B.

Hughes. Mrs. Mary Nell enjoyed listening to music and loved attending the music halls at Mt. Zion and Quitman to name a few.

She especially loved Gospel music, and loved working with her flowers and spoiling grandchildren and her dogs, Sugar and Little

A. She was an avid shopper and was known for her great sense of style and fashion, and was also known for her great sense of

humor. Mrs. Mary Nell was member of the Statenville Church of God. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and

Ronald Watford of Valdosta; her son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Annell Register of Statenville; her grandchildren and their

spouses, Christy and Craig Ives of Hahira, Ron Watford, and Levoy Register both of Valdosta, Trent and Christine Register of

Lake Park, Casey and Shane Kiselica of Statenville, and Chelsea Suffield of Lake Park; ten great-grandchildren, Zach, McKenzie,

and Brylie Sale, Braylea Register, Aulden, Colt, and Bailey Register, Gibson and Sawyer Kiselica, and Si Suffield; numerous

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Alvin Register; her son, Clinton Register; two

brothers, Buck Church and Howard Young, and her sister, Ellen Goff. Services for Mary Nell Register will be at the Statenville

Church of God. The burial will follow in the Statenville Cemetery. McLane Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Park.

REGISTER, Nadine Elizabeth Miller Register


Nadine Elizabeth Miller Register, age 84, of Nashville, GA passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Crestwood Nursing Facility at

Valdosta, GA after a lengthy illness. She was born August 10, 1928 in Berrien County, GA to the late Elzie N. and Elizabeth

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Gallagher Miller. She was a member of the Ray City United Methodist Church. She enjoyed staying home, working alongside her

husband, taking care of her family and friends. As well as her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Ira G.

Register and a brother, Clyde Miller. Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law Karen & Bill Wheless of Fleming Island, FL;

grandson & granddaughter-in-law Brian & Robin Wheless of Fleming Island, FL; great granddaughter Sasha Wheless of Fleming

Island, FL; sister & brother-in-law Sylvia & Fred Carter of Nashville, GA; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will

be Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services in Lakeland, GA. with burial to follow in the Empire

Cemetery in Lanier County, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Register family.

REGISTER, Ottis L. Register


Mr. Ottis L. Register age 93 of Pearson, GA passed away Friday, September 18, 2009, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in

Douglas, GA following an extended illness. He was born on September 15, 1916, in a part of Coffee County that is now Atkinson

County. Mr. Register was the son of Ollie and Mamie Ricketson Register. Mr. Register was a retired farmer. He was a past

president of the Atkinson County Farm Bureau, a member of American Legion Post #l73, Past Master of Satilla Lodge #163

F&AM where he had previously received his 50 year membership pin. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a

longtime member and trustee of Sweetwater Methodist Church and at the time of his death was the oldest living member. He

also was secretary and treasurer of Sweetwater Cemetery. His son-in-law, Frank Beasley, preceded him in death. Survivors

include his wife: Mrs. Julia Oswalt Register of Pearson, GA; 1 daughter: Connie Beasley of Sylvania, GA; 1 son: Cleveland (Ann(

Register of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren: April Beasley of Sylvania, GA and Cynthia (Scott) Lee of Sylvania, GA; 4 great

grandchildren: Haley Mock, Braden Mock, Megan Lee and Jake Lee of Sylvania, GA; 1 step grandson: Banner (Kelley) Waldron of

Douglas, GA; 2 step granddaughters: April (Ralph) Roberson of Douglas, GA, Dottie (Lawrence) Lott of Moultrie, GA; 7 step

great-grandchildren; 1 brother: Arthur Register of Hazlehurst, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr.

Register were Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Sweetwater Methodist Church. The interment followed in Sweetwater

Cemetery. Memorials are encouraged to be made to Bethany Hospice of Douglas, GA or to Sweetwater Methodist Church.

Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

REGISTER, Ray Lamar Register


Ray Lamar Register, age 62, died Friday, September 4, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. A native of Clinch County, GA, he was the son

of the late Freddie Lee Register and the former Martha Gilbreath. He was the owner and operator of Reliable Telephone Repair

in Perry. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nelda Jackson Register, 2 sons, Lamar Register and Garrett Register; his

mother Martha White and 1 brother Troy Register all of Perry. Funeral services were held Monday, September 7, 2009, at Joe

P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was held at Pisgah Cemetery.

REGISTER, Robert Joseph Register

(Abstracted from 16 May 2017 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Robert “Bobby” Joseph Register, age 51, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Huntsville, AL. He was a 20-year resident of

Madison, FL; graduating from Madison County High School in 1983. At age 11, he was the 1976 NFL Punt-Pass-Kick National

Champion, a very prestigious recognition at that time. After moving to Huntsville, he was a technician by trade for Century Link.

He was an Army veteran, receiving an honorable discharge after serving from 1985-1988. To forever treasure his memories are

his parents, Ed and Brenda Register of Monticello, FL; his sister, Linda LaFerriere of Huntsville, AL; and his brother, Wendell E.

Register of Huntsville, AL. A luncheon will be Saturday, May 27 at the home of his parents. A private burial will be held at the

Elizabeth Cemetery.

REGISTER, Ruby L. Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 22 June 2017)

Mrs. Ruby L. Register, age 90, passed away on June 22, 2017 in Lee, FL. Ruby was born September 17, 1926 in Lee, FL to George

L. Bell and Mamie Sue McMullen Bell. Mrs. Register was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked as a Hair Dresser

out of her home for many years. Mrs. Ruby enjoyed gardening, and was up to date on current politics. She loved to have family

gatherings and will be fondly remembered for her potato salad. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Eschol E. Register,

parents George L. Bell and Mamie Sue McMullen, her brothers Colin, Jamie, Frank, and Charles Bell, and sisters Lucille Davis and

Virginia Bell. Mrs. Register is survived by her children; Mike (Cherryl) Register, Maurice (Beth) Register, Diane Register, and

Freddie Register; 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Private Services will

be held on a later date at Stonewall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Bend Hospice or the American

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Heart Association. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

REGISTER, Sarah Schonholtz Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 15 July 2018)

Sarah Schonholtz Register passed away at home following a period of illness. She was a faithful and loving mother and wife.

Most of the young adults of Lanier County knew her as the Librarian at the Primary school, but I want to tell you of a different

side of her. She was originally from Long Beach. CA and moved to this area after her marriage and time spent moving around to

Duty stations with her Navy husband. She spent these years as many of that generation, caring for her family and raising us

children. Then in her mid-thirties she chose to recast her life. She took a job as a Teachers aid and started taking college

classes for a Teaching degree of her own. She also learned to drive and got her license, just in time to start teaching all of us

boys to drive. She attended college at night while still working, caring for her family and the extra duties of a farmer’s wife.

She got her degree, graduating with honors and began teaching. Still not done, she continued to attend college and completed

the requirements to become a Librarian and finally completed her Master's degree, once again graduating with honors. Through

all this time she continued to be active in the church and sing in the choir. Once she was financially able she supported many

causes from sponsoring children in other countries to supporting our troops deployed in hostile locations. She is survived by 3

sons; John Register, Bill (Tina) Register from Lake City, FL and Donny Register, 2 brothers, David Cobb and Bruce Cobb, 10

grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was proceeded by her husband, William Register,

father, Albert Schonholtz, mother and step-father, Mildred and Otho Cobb, a sister Carol Brown and daughter-in-law Denise

Register. Services will be held at Music Funeral Home in Lakeland on July 19, 2018. Private burial to be held at a later date by

the family.

REGISTER, Stanley Felton Register

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 12 September 2017)

Stanley Felton Register, age 59, of Naylor, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at his residence. He was born on

September 30, 1957, in Valdosta, GA to Arzell and Estelle (Zipperer) Register. He worked in construction work and was of the

Baptist faith. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, an infant brother and Randy Register, and a

sister, Shirley Herring. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Jean & Claude Porter of Jacksonville, FL, Faye

& Edward Keyton of Palatka, FL, Vickie Graham of Valdosta, GA, Oveta & Johnny Copeland of Valdosta, GA, Mary & Bill Wright

of Perry, FL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arzell & Brenda Register of Waycross, GA, James & Terry Register of Naylor, GA;

and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Friday, September 15, 2017, at

Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the cemetery. The Register Family is being cared for by the

compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services.

REGISTER, William Register Jr.


Mr. William Register, Jr., age 79, of Jacksonville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Funeral services were

Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Emmanuel Apostolic Church with burial in the Blockhouse Cemetery. A native and lifelong resident

of Telfair County, Mr. Register was the son of the late Stacey and Annie Mae Roberson Register. A sewing machine mechanic,

he had worked with Cable Raincoats, Roydon Wear and Clint’s Outerwear. Mr. Register was a member of Emmanuel Apostolic

Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ida Mae Register of Jacksonville; children, Angela Register (Robert) Lott of

Douglas, William Frank Register of Jacksonville, Brenda Register (Larry) Phillips of Fitzgerald, James Edward Register of

Jacksonville, and Shelia Register (Clifford) Short of Douglas; brothers and sisters, Anne Lou Ryals of Lumber City, Billy (Elaine)

Register of Fitzgerald, Jackie Darden of McRae, Benny (Shirley) Register of Helena and Judy Register of Jacksonville, GA, 7

grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Vaughn Funeral Home of McRae, GA, had charge of arrangements.

REGISTER, William Bernice Register


William Bernice Register, 77, passed away Thursday (Feb. 26, 2009) at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. He was born Nov.

10, 1931 in Clinch County, to the late Gus Register and Nancy Young Register. He lived in Fargo most of his life before moving to

Waycross. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He attended Fargo Church of God and was a

retired logger. Survivors include a daughter, Carlene Harper, of Fargo; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Reba Register, of

Waycross: one grandson, Dewayne Willis, of Fargo; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Willis, of Homerville, and Kallie Willis, of

Fargo; and several other relatives. A memorial service was held Sunday at 3 o'clock at Roundtree Funeral Home chapel.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is serving

the Register family.

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REGISTER, William Henry Register


Madison County suffered a severe loss and was deeply grieved by the passing of William Henry Register, age 87, Thursday

December 21st. His death came as a result of an automobile accident in the northern part of Madison County. Uncle Dick, as he

was known, was born in Georgia May 20, 1874 but had lived most of his life in Madison County, He was an industrious and

outstanding and outstanding farmer. Mr. Register is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gussie O’Neal Register, of Lovett; one daughter,

Mrs. Leila R. Floyd, of Cherry Lake, one granddaughter, Mrs. Susie Groover, of Madison, two great-grandchildren and other

relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at Harmony Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

REGISTER, William J. Register


William J. (Bill) Register passed away at home on the morning of June 14, 2018 following a period of illness. He will be

remembered by many as the Bus Driver or parts man at Fender Motors, but he was so much more. He was a hardworking man

who provided for his family and always strived to put forth his best effort in all he tried and accomplished. He was a friend to

many, a faithful and loving husband, and “Daddy” to his sons, teaching us many valuable life lessons like honesty, integrity and

the satisfaction of a job well done. He was a veteran, having served with distinction in the US Navy for 22 years active duty and

reserve. His passion was farming and he was well known for tending the garden that could “feed half the county”. He is survived

by his wife, Sarah (Sally) Register (Schonholtz) from Long Beach. CA; 3 sons; John Register, Bill Register and his wife Tina

Register from Lake City, FL and Donny Register; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was

proceeded by his parents Austin and Florence Register and 2 brothers; Charles Register and Julian Register. A memorial service

will be Monday, June 18, 2018 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with a private burial to be held at a later date

by the family.

REGISTER, Willow Barfield Register

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 10 December 2008)

Mrs. Willow Barfield Register, age 70, died on Saturday, December 6, in Madison. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 9,

at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Monticello with burial in the church cemetery. She was born on June 26, 1938 in Cairo, GA, the

daughter of the late William Barfield and Goldie Proctor. She moved to Madison eight years ago coming from Monticello. She

was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Madison, where she was active in church circles. She is

survived by 2 daughters, Melanie (Michael) Tolar, of Madison, and Sharon Moody of North Augustine, SC, 2 brothers, Gene

Barfield of Monticello, and Edwin Barfield of Plant City; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Emily Brown, Howard “Chip” Moody,

Kaitlyn Ortega and Alison Tolar; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene “Slim” Register. Beggs

Funeral Home in Monticello was in charge of the arrangements.

REHBERG, Louis R. Rehberg


Services for Louis R. Rehberg of Coolidge are Thursday, April 28, 2011 at First Baptist Church Sanctuary. Mr. Rehberg died

Monday April 25, at his residence. Born April 4, 1944, in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Louis R. Rehberg and Jessie

Maude Mason. On Jan. 3, 1976 in Jacksonville, FL he married Vanette J. Rehberg, who survives, of Coolidge. He attended

Birdwood College, retired from Sunnyland Foods as a maintenance manager, member of Friendship Baptist Church in Metcalfe

and served as Thomas County Commissioner for seven years. Other survivors include a daughter, Kay Rehberg (Mike) of

Thomasville; sons, Greg Rehberg (Julie) of Atlanta, Kyle Rehberg (Madeline) of Atlanta, Kevin Rehberg (Dawn) of Thomasville;

grandchildren, Chad Henderson, Alexis Helms, Dylan Rehberg, Jack Rehberg, Sam Rehberg; and brother David Rehberg (Connie)

of Thomasville. In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorials to the American Heart Association.

REHBERG, Olin Dewitt Rehberg Jr.


The home going of The Rev. Dr. Olin Dewitt Rehberg, Jr., age 80 of Thomasville, will be celebrated on Saturday, November 11,

2017 with interment following in the Little Ochlocknee Baptist Church Cemetery. A member of Pineland Baptist Church, Dr.

Rehberg was born May 30, 1937 in Cairo to the late Olin Dewitt Rehberg, Sr. and Fannie Lou Allen Rehberg. Having served in the

United States Army National Guard, Mr. Rehberg joined Anita Josephine Duncan in holy matrimony on March 9, 1958 in Boston.

Dr. Rehberg began his ministry to the area over the years in several Baptist Churches and after attaining his doctorate in

divinity from Tripp Bible Institute, he continued his ministry until his retirement with his wife of 59 years. Dr. Rehberg is

survived by his wife Anita Rehberg of Thomasville, daughter Donna Joy Rehberg (Danny) Jackson of Jacksonville, FL, son Gary

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Scott (Cathy) Rehberg of Thomasville, grandchildren Jennifer Anne Hernandez, Joy Danielle Pike, and Michael Lee Hill, great

grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Smith, Quentin Noah Smith, Trenton Scott Pike, and Jackson Daniel Pike, sister Judy Duncan,

brother Charles Rehberg, sisters Diane Bryant and Jeanne Baggett all of Thomasville, and sister Debra Wright of Oakwood. He

was preceded in death by his brother, Cecil James Rehberg. The family will receive friends on Saturday November 11, 2017 at

Pineland Baptist Church on Clay Street, Thomasville before the service.

REICHART, David Henry Reichart Sr.

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 16 April 2017)

David Henry Reichart Sr., age 67, passed away on April 16, 2017 at his residence in Mayo, FL. David was born June 1, 1949 in

Cleveland, Ohio to Ray R. Reichart and Virginia Grace Tinge Reichart. David and was a member of Church of Christ in Mayo.

David worked as a Claims Manager with Allstate Insurance Co. until he retired in 2007. David was preceded in death by his

parents Ray R. Reichart and Virginia Grace Tinge, and his sister Sandra Kessler. David is survived by his wife of 45 years Jeanne

Reichart of Mayo, FL; two daughters Jennifer (Mark) Beach and Jessica (Philip) Lambert all of Mayo, FL and his son David H.

(Dawn) Reichart Jr. of Spring Hill, FL; one sister Paula Carlson of Jacksonville FL; his nephew Chris Reichart of Jacksonville, FL

and seven grandchildren, Jaxson, Garrison, Kaitlyn, Libby, Hunter, Brayden and Ryleigh, as a well as a host of nieces and

nephews. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment services will follow

immediately afterwards in Bethel Cemetery.

REICHERT, Daniel Eugene Reichert

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, July 5, 2013)

Services for Daniel Eugene “Danny” Reichert, 65, of Thomasville will be Monday, July 8, 2013, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.

Internment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Reichert was born in Thomasville on September 17, 1947, to the late Irvin

Lester Reichert and Eunice Lenora Ward Reichert Dew. He was married to Denise Gibson Reichert for over twenty years and of

the Methodist faith. Mr. Reichert was also a member of the Thomasville Veteran of Foreign War Post 4995 and served three

times as president for a total of thirteen years. He was named All American Post Commander twice and the National Deputy

Chief of Staff for the Veterans of Foreign War. He was also an avid weapons collector and marksman. Recently, he patterned a

small group of rounds at 1000 yards. Mr. Reichert was a United States Marine and veteran of the Vietnam conflict and received

various awards, including the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Naval Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon

and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He departed this life on Friday, July 5, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Reichert was preceded in

death by his parents and brother, James Irvin Reichert. Survivors to cherish his memory include, his wife, Denise Gibson

Reichert of Thomasville; daughters, Danica Erin Reichert Willis (Ben) and Brittany Golden Reichert, both of Thomasville; son,

Richard Blake Chastain of Thomasville; grandchildren, McKena Willis and Benson Willis; sister-in-law, Georgia Reichert of

Quitman; nieces, Susan West and Sandra Watkins; and nephew, Russell Reichert.

REICHERT, Eunice Waunell Nelson Reichert

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 22 July 2017)

Thomasville, GA – Eunice Waunell (Nelson) Reichert, a resident of Thomasville since 1944, passed away peacefully Saturday,

July 22, 2017. She was 87. Born in Hazlehurst, GA, September 7, 1929, she attended the single-room Oakgrove School until

the 10th grade. Later that year, she moved to Cairo, GA where she graduated from Cairo High School in 1945 at age 15. After

attending Joye’s Business School in downtown Thomasville, she became a secretary at Watkins Motor Lines, where she met her

husband, Harvey. She worked as telephone operator for the Southern Bell Company from 1946-1956 and eventually founded the

1st licensed day care center in Thomas County, ABC Nursery and Kindergarten, which operated for 25 years. Later she began

her “retirement” job at Belks of Thomasville, where she worked another 15 years. During that time, she also founded the 1st

Thomasville chapter of the Red Hat Society. At age 80, Waunell embarked on a life-long dream of earning a college degree that

she had put off for 6 decades while raising her family. She graduated from Thomas University in 2014 at age 85 becoming the

oldest female college graduate on record in Georgia at the time. In doing so, she inspired others to “not just breathe, but to

live.” Throughout her life, Waunell exemplified perseverance, a positive attitude, cheerfulness, faith in God and service to

others. She was a volunteer for many years for the Thomas County Food Bank and a member of First Baptist Church. Mom

participated numerous 5K and 1 mile walking events as a senior citizen, and enjoyed growing African Violets, playing Bunko,

reading, and just being at home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey William Reichert, 2004; her father Ertis Lee

Nelson; her mother, Pearlie Lee Brock; her brother, Curtis Vernell Nelson, 1951; and a grand-daughter, Melanie Marie Reichert,

2013. She is survived by her sisters, Doris Gilmore (GA) and Shirley Pauley (TX); by her five children, Patricia Ellen Cox (GA),

Rebecca Jean Williams (TN), Marvin Randal (AL), Joseph Melvin (KY), Brett Mitchell Reichert (GA), and by more than 20 grand-

children and great grand-children. Arrangements are being handled by Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. The funeral will take

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place at First Baptist Church, Thomasville on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 followed by interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu

of flowers, Waunell requested donations in her name to support the Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary of Thomasville.

REICHMANN, O. E. Reichmann


Mr. O. E. Reichmann, age 96, grandfather of K. J. Reichmann of Madison died Christmas Day in Pensacola. Mr. and Mrs.

Reichmann attended the funeral Tuesday in Pensacola.

REICHMAN, Michael Reichman

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL April 22nd, 2014)

Michael Reichman, a longtime Monticello attorney and active citizen in the community, passed away unexpectedly in his home on

Saturday, April 19. His wife, Von, said Reichman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved pets and those who loved

him. Reichman, originally from South Florida, practiced general law in Monticello since 1981, his office located in a historic

building at the corner of North Jefferson and High streets. Besides operating his law office, Reichman for years was co-owner

with Von of Bari Liquors on the shopping square. Reichman was active in the community from early on, serving on various local

and regional boards and organizations through the years, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Watermelon Committee, the

Jefferson County Humane Society, the Monticello Opera House and Career Source North Florida (Workforce). He was

particularly fond of animals and enjoyed a sense of humor that was ever ready with a joke or quip, often at his expense. He

likewise enjoyed good food, good theater and good wine, and time well spent with friends. “Mike was always cheerful, funny and

always willing to lend a hand and volunteer,” the chamber posted on its online newsletter. “He will be missed.” No service was

planned.

REICHMANN, Rachel Smith Norfleet Reichmann


Rachel Smith Norfleet Reichmann, age 101, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at her home in Madison. Funeral services will be

11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Grace Presbyterian Church, Madison with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. She was the

daughter of Daniel G. Smith and Rachel Townsend Smith of Madison, and owned and operated Smith Drug Store after her

father died. She was born on October 15, 1911. Her home was built in 1898 by Mr. Smith for his bride, Rachel Townsend. Rachel

was married to Nat Norfleet in 1935 and they were married for 20 years until Nat was killed in an accident in 1955. Rachel

married Kirby Reichmann in 1957 and they were married 43 years, until his death in 2000. She was a devoted faithful member

and Sunday School teacher at Grace Presbyterian Church, where she taught the Joy Sunday School Class for 40 plus years. She

was greatly loved by her community and was very active in everything in Madison. She was President of Woman’s Club 3 times,

President of The Garden Club, Member of Historical Society, Treasures of Madison County, Friends of the Mansion, and the

Gator Club “Big Fan.” May God Bless You was her prayer. She is survived by 2 daughters: Rachel N. Wooley and Nell N Ring both

of Madison, daughter-in-law Ann Norfleet Hamrick of Madison; 4 grandsons: Nat Norfleet (Monica), Mike Norfleet (Nida),

Scott Wooley (Valerie), and Brian Ring (Hillary) and 6 great grandchildren: Eric Norfleet (Daryl), Lindsay Fico (Damon), Tre

Norfleet III and Kristen Norfleet, Garrett Wooley, Aiden Wooley, Grady Ring and Raleigh Rachel Ring. She was preceded in

death by a son: Nat Smith Norfleet Jr. and grandson: Hank Stallings. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace

Presbyterian Church, 688 N. Washington St., Madison, FL 32340 or Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee,

Florida 32340.

REID, Bradley Renard Reid


Bradley Renard Reid was born Jan. 6, 1990 in Waycross to William Fullwood Jr. and Kendra Reid Black. He attended Ware,

Lanier and the Lowndes County School System leaving a trail of happiness. Doctors were confounded on how to treat Bradley

for so many of the severe diagnoses, giving him several death sentences. Each time, God, the Father, through Jesus’ wonder

working Blood, raised him up totally healed, leaving doctors more confused than prior to his diagnosis. Bradley was always happy

even through painful hard days all the way until his final day. He was bed baptized in 2004, but he was totally immersed on Aug.

27, 2016. He was filled with the Holy Ghost and did speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance. On Wednesday (June 7,

2017), God said, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Diane Williams, great-

grandmother, Susie Hodge. He leaves to cherish his memories and love to his parents, Kendra (Travis) Black of Valdosta; his

dad, William Fullwood Jr. of Waycross; five siblings, Nakia Battle and Cameron Fullwood both of Cocoa, FL, Akeya Fullwood and

Mylan Fullwood both of Waycross, Lance Corporal Travis Black Jr. of Valdosta; grandparents, Emma Reid of Blackshear,

Clarence Williams, William Sr. and Rosemary Fullwood all of Waycross; aunts, Stephanie (Alvin) Graham of Hiram, Jessica

Simmons of Jacksonville, FL, Stephanie Fullwood of Waycross, and Lajuana (Paul) Howard of Jacksonville, FL; uncle, Charles

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(Stacy) Fullwood of Atlanta; and a host of other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. Stevens Funeral

Home of Valdosta is in charge of the arrangements

REID, Dawn Veal Reid


Dawn Veal Reid, 64, of Waycross died early Tuesday morning (July 6, 2010) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an

extended illness. She was born in Americus to the late E. C. "Doc" Veal and Johanna B. Veal, and made Waycross her home since

1967. She was a graduate of Americus High School and the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia she earned a

bachelors degree in arts in home economics and textiles. She moved to Waycross and began work as a County Extension Agent

with the Ware County 4-H Program. She then began a career with Zachary's Furniture Company as an interior decorator. After

the closing of Zachary's, Reid she and a business associate began their own interior design business known as Tradition's By

Zachary. For the past 12 years, she worked as an interior decorator for Waycross Paint and Tile. She was a member of First

United Methodist Church of Waycross where she served on the Administrative Council and other various committees. She will

forever be remembered as a loving mother, who was devoted to her children. Survivors include her husband, K. E. "Pat" Reid, of

Waycross; a daughter, Christa McDonald (husband Craig), of Blackshear; a son, Brent Reid, of Blackshear; her grandchildren,

Grant McDonald, Patrick McDonald, both of Blackshear; a sister, Betty Dixon (husband Lamar), of Pensacola, Fla.; two nieces,

Virginia Dixon, of Los Angeles, Calif., Dawn Wood (husband Brian, of Escondido, Calif.; two nephews, Craig Dixon, of Ventura,

Calif. Olan L. Dixon IV (wife Sandy), of Pensacola, Fla.; and numerous other relatives. Memorial contributions may be made to

First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St., Waycross, Ga. 31501, or to the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc., 401 Pendleton St.,

Waycross, Ga. 31501. A memorial service was held Friday morning at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Norwood

and the Rev. Marcia Cochran officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Robert Packer, Dr. Bob Phipps, Pierce Staples, Jim

Flanders, Wayne Griffin, Allen Kennedy, Charlie Hopkins, Dr. William Hurst, Jim Moore, Mike Saliba, Jim Lawrence and Donnie

Harris. Miles-Odum Funeral was in charge of arrangements.

REID, Emma Reid


Emma Reid, age 74, departed this life Monday (Dec. 10, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. She was born May 24,

1944 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Elton and Susie Reid. She graduated from the Pierce County School System in 1961. She

later attended and graduated from Albany State College with an associate degree in nursing. She later moved to Dade County,

FL, where she received her LPN license. She spent most of her adult life in Florida where she was a nurse at University Hospital

and the Florida State Prison until she decided to move back to Blackshear in 2003. She loved her fish, rabbits and her dog

companion, “Foxy.” She attended the Kingdom Hall for many years and became a faithful member in 2015. In addition to her

parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Bradley Reid. Survivors include her daughters, Kendra (Travis) Black,

Valdosta, Lajuanwa (Paul) Howard and Jessica Simmons, Jacksonville, FL, grandson, Travis (Chelsea) Black Jr., great-

grandchildren, Olivia Drouillard and Layla Black, and a host of other relatives. A homegoing service will be Saturday at the

chapel of Rainge Memorial. Memorialization will be by cremation.

REID, Isabelle Reid


Isabelle Rhymes Reid, 97, of 134 Hendry St., Blackshear, died Monday (Feb. 27, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after

a brief illness. She was born Feb 22, 1909 in Camilla to the late Anthony and Mittie Martin Rhymes. She grew up in a Christian

home and attended the public schools of Mitchell County and the Allen Norman Boarding School in Thomasville. In later years,

she moved to Blackshear and joined Fourth Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Grant Robert. Several

years later she joined Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served in various capacities and was a faithful, active member

until her health began to fail. She served as a Senior Choir Member, Mother of the Kitchen Committee and Pastors' Aide Board.

She enjoyed attending Sunday School and serving as Mother of the Church. She was also a member of community clubs,

including the Sons and Daughters and Session Hill Club. She was united in marriage to the late James Reid. They were blessed

with two daughters. Survivors include two children, Pauline Ivy Brown and Glorious Reid Lott, both of Blackshear; two

grandchildren, Terence Lott (Vanessa) and Dewayne Lott, both of Blackshear; five great-grandchildren, two great-great-

grandchildren; two sisters, Rosa Lee Reid, Waycross, and Melvania Hogan, Newark, N.J.; one sister-in-law, Ocie Rhymes, of

Lithonia; and a host of nieces and nephews. A wake will be held Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Rainge Memorial

Chapel Inc. 505 Ware St., Blackshear. A funeral will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Blackshear,

with Pastor Jimmie L.R. Green giving the eulogy. The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. The cortege will

assemble at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons and trustees. Active pallbearers will be her

nephews. Rainge Memorial Chapel Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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REID, Margaret Marie Reid


A celebration of life service Margaret Marie Reid, age 77, will be held Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702

Arnold Mc Kinney Drive. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Reid residence, 1705

Toomer Street. She was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late William and Eala Green Loving. After losing her

parents at an early age, she moved to Waycross where she was adopted by the late Jay R. and Alma Anderson, more

affectionately referred to as Uncle Jake and Granny. At an early age, she joined and was baptized at Macedonia Missionary

Baptist Church. She was educated in the Waycross public school system between the years 1953 to 1957. After graduating

from Center High School, she attended Fort Valley State College where she received a bachelor of science degree in library

science in 1961. She was employed by the Ware County Board of Education where she served in the capacities of teacher,

librarian and media specialist. She retired after 35 years of faithful service. She was a person who loved life, books and people

— particularly children. She loved her family and enjoyed giving her all to help others. Throughout her life, she inspired others

to read through her profession as a librarian/media specialist and her talent as a writer. Her creativity and generous spirit will

live on in many lives that she touched. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Ulysses Nathaniel Reid, on Dec. 19,

1958. This union was blessed with three wonderful children. On Tuesday (March 1, 2016), she heard the sweet voice of God

beckoning her home, and she answered the call. In addition to her father and mother (William (Eala) Loving), her angel parents

on earth (Jay (Alma) Anderson) and her husband (Ulysses), she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Michael, and a

sister, Colonial. Those left to cherish her memory include 3 children, Michael (Jacqueline) Reid, Marcus (Cynthia) Reid both of

Waycross, and Alaycia Reid (LaJeania) Broadie of Atlanta; 1 brother, Walter (Belinda) Loving of Dripping Springs, TX; 1 sister,

Eala (Patty) Greene of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Tamara Alaycia Reid, Kelaiah Michelle Reid, Marcus LeAnder Reid Jr.,

Michael Ulysses Reid Jr. all of Waycross, Elycia Monet Reid of St. Petersburg, FL, Isabella Reid-Broadie of Atlanta; 3 step-

grandchildren, Delacia Gail, Chelsea and Jason Cooper; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Lillian Dandy and Armetha

(Eugene) Davis both of Waycross; a special aunt, Leola (Mitchell) Inman of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and

other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.

REID, Miriam Grantham Reid

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 29, 2011)

Miriam Grantham Reid, age 91, a retired school teacher with the Jefferson County School System and a very well known and

loved piano teacher passed away August 26, 2011, in Monticello, Florida. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at

the Wacissa Methodist United Church at1:00 P.M. in Wacissa. Interment will follow the service at Beth Page Cemetery. In lieu

of flowers contribution may be made to the Wacissa United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 411, Wacissa, FL 32361.

Mrs. Reid a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, played the piano for over fifty years at the Wacissa United Methodist

Church and gave piano lessons for many years in her home. She was of Methodist faith and a member of the Wacissa United

Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Bobby) Walker of

Monticello; two grandchildren Katrina Walker Croft (Ben), Bobby Lee Walker, Jr. and many nieces and nephews.

REILLY, Joseph F. Reilly


Joseph F. Reilly, age 82, died on November 2, 2015, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. He was born October 22,

1933 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Elsie (Brown) Reilly. He attended Bache Elementary School, William Penn Jr. High, and

Northeast Public High School. Joe spent 35 years in the trucking industry and retired from Teamsters Local 107 in 1989. Joe

married Loretta Jane (Plonski) Reilly in 1955 in Philadelphia, PA. They were blessed with 3 children: Joanne (Wileczek) Reilly,

Joseph H. (Lois) Reilly, and John F. (Michelle) Reilly. Joe and Loretta relocated from Philadelphia to Valdosta in 1991 and have

been active members of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church ever since. While in retirement in Valdosta, Joe drove a school

bus for St. Johns, taught commercial driving, coordinated bingo events, and was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus

where he was a 3rd Degree Knight. He enjoyed fishing and collecting coins and stamps. Joe is survived by his wife Loretta of 61

years, sister Barbara (Kenny) Longo, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, Melanie Wileczek (Joanne), Joseph L. Reilly and Joyce Ann

(Joseph) Reilly, Luke C. Reilly and Madison M. Reilly (John), and extended family residing throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey,

and Florida. Memorial services will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Valdosta, GA

with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John the

Evangelist Catholic Church. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.

REINKE, Richard Reinke


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Richard "Dick" R. Reinke, age 69, of Lake Park passed away Wednesday October 17, 2012 at Langdale Hospice House after a

short illness. He was born June 5, 1943 in Oshkosh, WI, the only son of Mable & Edward Reinke. Mr. Reinke retired from

Rockwell International in Oshkosh after 30 years of service and then moved to South Georgia. He is survived by his wife Brenda

of 46 years, two sons Keith (Jenny) of Oshkosh, WI; & Craig of Pueblo, CO; he is further survived by Nancy & David Mishlove,

Chicago, IL; Ron & Sandy Harrison, of Clayton, NC; Violet Harrison, San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews. He was

preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Raymond & Gladys Harrison, a brother-in-law, Larry Harrison, and a niece Jennifer

Deplewski. Richard was of the Lutheran faith. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held in

Wisconsin at a later date. The family would like to thank all of those that cared for him, and requests that donations be made

to Hospice of South Georgia. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family

RELFORD, Roy Lamar Relford


Mr. Roy Lamar Relford, age 49, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at his residence following an

extended illness. Mr. Relford was born on November 27, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Felcher Relford and Yvonne Laura

Shirley Richardson Johns. Survivors include his wife, Beth Relford of Willacoochee, GA; daughter, Nicole Estrada of

Statesboro, GA; six stepchildren, Brandon Ricketson of Albany, GA, Clyde Spivey, Claude Spivey, Rachael Spivey, and Richard

Spivey all of Willacoochee, GA, and Lisa Graham of Douglas, GA; stepfather, David Johns of Douglas, GA; five sisters, Brenda

Smith, Peggy (Charles) Davis, Wanda Davis all of Douglas, GA, Annie Ruth (Herman) Morris of Rebecca, GA, and Letha Tucker of

Fitzgerald, GA; three brothers, Kenneth (Debbie) Relford, Washington (Karen) Relford both of Douglas, GA, and Felcher

Relford, Jr. of Baxley, GA; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Felcher

Relford and mother, Yvonne Johns. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment

followed at Royals Church Cemetery.

RELFORD, Washington Relford Jr.

(Abstracted from the 8 December 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mr. Washington Relford, Jr., age 56, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his residence. Relford was

born on October 2, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Felcher Reliford and Laurie Yvonne Richardson Reliford. Survivors

include his wife, Karen Reliford of Douglas, GA, daughter, Serina Gilbreath of Douglas, GA, sons, Chad Bradford, Benny Carroll

Reliford of Pearson, GA, and Jim Gilbreath, sisters, Brenda S. Smith of Douglas, GA, Peggy and husband Charles Davis of

Broxton, GA, Wanda Davis of Douglas, GA, Letha Tucker of Ocilla, GA, Annie Ruth and husband Herman Morris of Rebecca, GA,

brothers, Kenneth Reliford and Felcher Reliford. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Sims Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Satilla Memorial Gardens.

RELIFORD, James Wayne Reliford


Mr. James Wayne Reliford, age 62, of Nicholls, GA, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Reliford was born September 9, 1955, in Pearson, GA to the late James William Reliford and Geneva Richardson Reliford.

Survivors include his wife, IdaKay Richardson Reliford of Nicholls, GA;, daughters, April (Chris) Tanner of Douglas, GA, Rose

(Victor) Merritt of Douglas, GA; sons, Donnie (Effie) Reliford of Douglas, GA, John (Victoria) Reliford of Douglas, GA, Billy

Reliford of Douglas, GA, Perry and his wife Laci Young of Douglas, GA, Julian and his wife Jennifer Richardson of Douglas, GA;

sister, Vera (Wendell) Kent of Douglas, GA, 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Reliford was preceded in

death by his father, James William Reliford, and mother, Geneva Richardson Reliford. Memorial service was Friday, October

20, 2017, at the Harvest Time Church of God. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RELIHAN, Lura Batten Relihan


Mrs. Lura Batten Relihan, age 57, of Brunswick, GA formerly of Pearson, GA, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010, at her

home following a long illness. A native of Sacramento County, CA, Mrs. Relihan was born on December 7, l952, daughter of Nerle

and Billye Batten. She had made her home in Brunswick for the past 26 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was a l970 honor

graduate of Atkinson County High School and had worked as an editor for the Glenn Press before becoming disabled several

years ago. Survivors include her husband: John Relihan of Brunswick, GA; 1 son: Josh Relihan of Brunswick, GA; 1 grandchild:

Madison Relihan of Brunswick, GA; parents: Nerle and Billye Batten of Pearson, GA; 3 brothers: Norman Batten of Douglas, GA,

David (Eugenia) Batten of Bowden, GA and Russell (Margaret) Batten of Perry, FL; 2 sisters: Sandy (Kenneth) Hersey of

Douglas, GA and Nancy (Mark) Measels of Douglasville, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Relihan

were Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Wesley Chapel Holiness Baptist Church. The interment followed in Royals Cemetery. Relihan

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Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

RENEW, Virginia Renew


Virginia “Bootsy” Renew, age 79, of Waycross, died Sunday (July 1, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness. She was

born in Atkinson County to the late Hoyt Fleming James and Letitia Sears James. She moved to Waycross in 1964 where she

worked for Wells Cargo for more than 20 years before retiring. She was a member of Union Hill Congregational Christian

Church in Axson. She was an avid reader, and loved spending time at her vacation homes on the St. Marys River and in Pearson.

She enjoyed being at both places and taking in all the nature that surrounded her. More than anything, she loved her family and

any time she was able to spend with them. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Randy Cornelius,

and two brothers, Cecil James and Ben James. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jimmy E. Renew Sr., of Waycross;

three children, Selena R. Cornelius of Blackshear, Yvonda R. (Darryl) Dyson of Waycross, Jimmy E. (Linda) Renew Jr. of

Waycross; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Cornelius of Blackshear, Clayton (Amber) Cornelius of Waycross, Stephanie Dyson

(Corey) Duck of Waycross, Brian A. Dyson of Atlanta, Haley R. (Ryan) King of Waycross, Dylan Renew of Waycross, Jared Renew

of Waycross; two great-grandchildren, Seth King and Sofia King of Waycross; a sister, Yvonne Osborne of Shelton, WA; a

brother-in-law, Larry Renew of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private graveside service will be

held in Union Hill Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Union

Hill Congregational Christian Church, c/o Peggy James, 240 Woodrow Lane, Axson, GA 31624. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in


RENFROE, Bob Renfroe


Mrs. T. C. Coody received a message Friday that her great-nephew Bob Renfroe, age 24, had died Thursday in Walter Reed

Hospital. Burial was in West Point, NY Saturday. Mr. Renfroe was the son of Colonel Jack Renfroe, head of the Foreign

Language Department at West Point Military Academy and Mrs. Renfroe. He is also survived by a sister. He was the grandson of

the late Mr. Walter Renfroe of Madison. The young man just returned to spend Christmas with his parents from Oxford

University, England, where he had been studying for the Episcopal ministry.

RENFROE, Mrs. Florence Gertrude Reid Renfroe


Mrs. Walter J. Renfroe, age 70, of St. Augustine died Saturday night in a West Florida hospital after an extended illness. She

was born in Keuka, FL but spent most of her life in St. Augustine. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Renfroe, the

former Florence Gertrude Reid, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Reid of St. Augustine. She was the great-

granddaughter of Robert Raymond Reid, fourth territorial governor, and was a cousin of Stephen Vincent Benet. Survivors

include her husband: three sons, Col. Walter J. Renfroe, Jr., an instructor at the West Point Military Academy, NY; Clement

Hugh Renfroe of the Navy Department, Washington, DC; and William Nelson Renfroe of the faculty of the University of

Virginia, Charlottesville, and three grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of the Beggs Funeral

Home and interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

RENFROE, Judy Lee Renfroe


Judy Lee Renfroe, age 68, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held

at 1 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Greenville. She was born and raised in Largo and lived in

Tarpon Springs for 25 years before moving to Greenville in 1993. She was a homemaker and was very supportive of her

grandchildren and family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville. She is survived by her husband, Bill Renfroe

of Greenville; one son, Wade Renfroe of Clearwater: one daughter, Jacinda Jesse (David) of Greenville: three grandchildren,

Cody, Bridger, and Reno Jesse, all of Greenville. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, was in charge of arrangements.

RENFROE, Walter J. Renfroe


Walter J. Renfroe, age 83, died Thursday September 29th in Blacksburg, VA. He was retired from many years of service with

the Florida East Coast Railroad and was a member of the Episcopal Church. He had lived in Madison for some time and had

returned to Blacksburg a short time ago. He was born in Quitman, GA. Surviving are one son, Col. W. J. Renfroe, head of the

Foreign Language Department at West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY; four sisters, Mrs. T. C. Coody of Madison; Mrs.


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J. N. Bowman of Thomasville, GA; and Mrs. J. M. Jones and Mrs. W. E. Martin, both of Quitman; several grandchildren; nieces

and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

RENSHAW, Betty Crews Renshaw


Betty Crews Renshaw, age 79, of Homeland, passed away at her residence Sunday (March 12, 2017). She was born on Cowhouse

Island in Ware County June 30, 1937, to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews Lloyd. She was a member

of Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Crews and

Ronald Lloyd, a sister, Ethel Nettles, and a granddaughter, Heather Davis. She is survived by her children, Edna (David) Pate,

of White Oak, Trixie (Ricky) Knox, of Manor, Samuel Renshaw, Ricky Renshaw and Janet (Jerry) Brown, all of Homeland; her

sisters, Katherine (L. W.) Lloyd, Sue Geiger, Connie (Larry) Tyo, Barbara Nettles and Diane Arrow, her grandchildren, Tara

(Kevin) Gregory, Heidi (Steven) Lloyd, Shelvy (Duane) Hatzke, Anna Knox, Trevor (Tiffany) Renshaw, Jared Renshaw, Dylan

Renshaw, Bevan (Michelle) Renshaw, Rodney Renshaw, Tresca Rowell, John (Shallynn) Brown, Danielle (Bill) Musgrove, 19 great-

grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at the Shepard-Roberson

Funeral Home. Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery.

RENTZ, Lillian Joyce Rentz

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 18 December 2015)

Lillian Joyce Rentz, age 70, of Titusville, FL passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at Royal Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation

Center in Titusville, FL. She was born on September 20, 1945 in Valdosta, GA to J. Lee and Florence Belle (Richardson) Purvis.

She was of the Methodist faith. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Kurak.

Survivors include 3 grandchildren, Austin Kurak, Savannah Kurak, Kailee Kurak; 2 sisters, Jeanette White of Murfreesboro, TN

and Nancy Burgamy of Warthen, GA; and nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in the

Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland, GA.

RENTZ, Nora J. Rentz

(Abstracted from the August 23, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

JESUP — Nora J. Rentz, 71, died Wednesday (Aug. 21, 2013) at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was born

June 2, 1942, in Adel, daughter of the late Carl and Nora Louise Parrish. She spent her early years in Adel and was also a long

time resident of Wayne County. A homemaker and mother by trade, she enjoyed gambling, spending time at the water and

listening to music. She loved her family most of all, and devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. In addition to her

parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Malone Rentz, two brothers, Shorty and Fred Parrish, and one sister,

Juanita Parrish. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kristi Green, of Blackshear; daughter and son-in-law,

Gabriel and Tommy Mansfield, of Jesup; and grandchildren, Cullen, Davis and Julia Green and Seana and James Mansfield; and

several nieces A memorial service will be Friday at Howard & Jones Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be

made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. Howard & Jones Funeral Home is serving the family.

RENZ, Mary Renz

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 28 November 2008)

Mary “Blue Rose” Renz, age 48, passed away on November 18, 2008 in Live Oak. A memorial service will be on held on December

6 in Pinetta. She is survived by 1 daughter; Donna Gober of Cherry Lake; 1 son, Danny Griffin of Pinetta; 2 sisters, Cathy Emery

of Hawaii, Joan Hamrick of South Carolina; 2 brothers, Jim Welling of Cherry Lake, Michael Welling of South Carolina; 3

grandchildren, Rhenna Schreiber, Anthony Schreiber and Kaitlin Schreiber. For more information on the location of the

memorial service, please call Danny Griffin at (286) 209-2753 or email [email protected].

REPASS, Ruby Pearl Midyette Respass


Mrs. Ruby Pearl Midyette Respass, age 71, a resident of 5437 N.C. Highway 99 North Pantego, NC died Saturday, December 15,

2018 at her home. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington,

NC. Mrs. Respass was born in Washington, NC on June 9, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Merlin Alfred Midyette, Sr.

and Eloise Keech Midyette Webster. Mrs. Respass graduated from Pantego High School. She supported her husband’s Air Force

career and traveled to Italy and over much of the U.S. Later, Mrs. Respass worked at Donnelly Marketing. She was a member of

the Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Pantego. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Respass was known for her

friendliness, spirit, laughter and kindness. On December 12, 1965, she married James Durwood Respass, who survives. Surviving

with her husband are two daughters, Jennifer Respass of Pantego, Lori R. Finley and husband, Jay of Pinetta, FL; grandchildren,

mailto:[email protected]

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Samantha Kirk of Raleigh, Ashley K. Tant and husband Robert of Raleigh, Tyler Futrell of Pantego, Brian Hubers of Pantego;

great-grandchildren, Ellilot Tant of Raleigh, unborn Tant baby due in February 2019; brother, Merlin Alfred (Al) Midyette and

wife Kathy of Free Union; sisters, Linda M. Dillon of Joppa, MD, Nola M Dunbar and husband Alston of Pantego. In addition to

her parents, Mrs. Respass was preceded in death by an infant brother, Merlin Alfred Midyette, Jr. and a sister, Betty M. Tate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

REPASS, Sarah Frances Hart Repass

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, November 18, 2013)

Sarah Frances Hart Repass passed away Monday, November 18th, 2013 in Pavo, GA. Sarah was born July 6, 1919 in Columbus, GA

to Edgar Howell Hart and Roselia (Bryant) Hart. They moved from Columbus to Pavo where her daddy owned and operated

Hart's Grocery Store. Sarah attended and graduated from Pavo High School. She then moved to Tampa, FL and worked at the

PX at Drew Field. There she met Ralph Repass and was married August 27, 1942. They moved to Gate City, VA where they had

one son David Allen, who now lives in Pavo. Her first husband Ralph Repass passed away June 10, 1976. Sarah married Clarence

Cannon January 8th, 1982, Clarence passed away December 1, 1992. Sarah is the oldest member in attendance at Antioch

Baptist Church in Pavo. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Lebanon Cemetery in Pavo, GA. Survivors

include a son David Allen Repass; a brother, Charles Eugene Hart; a sister, Shirley B. Wiggins and a number of nieces and

nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest GA, 808 Gordon Ave. Thomasville, GA 31792.

RESPRESS, Fred Respress

(Abstracted from the Greene Publishing Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 3, 2013)

Fred Respress, age 85, died Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tallahassee. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Beggs

Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center

Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. He was born in Darlington, FL. He joined the Navy during World War II serving in the

Seabees. After the war he came home and finished high school. He worked for a short time with the telephone company and

worked for the Holmes County Sheriffs Dept. as a deputy and investigator then went to the Walton County Sheriffs Dept.,

where he was later appointed sheriff when Sheriff Andy Anderson died while in office. He later went to work with the Seminole

County Sheriffs Dept. and worked in Washington County Sheriffs Dept. before coming to Madison County in 1973. He worked

with Madison County Sheriffs Office from 1973 to 1984 then went to the State Fire Marshalls Office, where he retired as

lieutenant investigator closing out 32 years in law enforcement. He was in the Madison County Sheriff’s Posse until 2012. He was

mason and 50 year member of the Hacoda Lodge in Hacoda, Alabama. He was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church in

Greenville. He is survived by a son: Henry Teal of Ponce of De Leon, FL; 4 daughters: Wanda Respress (Dennis Brock) , Linda

Carpenter (Chuck) both of Grand Junction, CO, Beverly Eikeland (Jim) of Crawfordville, FL, Kim Terrell (John Carroll) of

Tallahassee, FL; one brother: Alvis Respress (Bernice) of Atmore, AL; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

REVELL, Marie McCullough Revell

(Abstracted from 20 June 2017 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Marie McCullough Revell, age 86, of Panama City, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She previously resided in Bristol

and Madison. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22 at City Church at Northside, located at 530 Airport Road in

Panama City, FL 32405. A private interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

REVELS, Adam Blake Revels


Adam Blake Revels, the infant son of Andrew Blue and Betty Sue Sherman Revels, died Tuesday (June 7, 2016) at Mayo Clinic

Health System in Waycross. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Alex and Selina Revels; maternal

grandparents, Elmer and Lorraine Davis of Waycross; paternal grandparents, Roy and Jackie Revels of Waycross; maternal

great-grandparents, Ivy and Rose Joyner of Waycross; five aunts, Donna (Nick) McAllister of Waycross, Tammy Sherman of

Baxley, Marie Sherman of Jacksonville, FL, Rose (William) Davis of Waycross; four uncles, Thomas Sherman of Waycross,

Chester Sherman of Waycross, Wayne Ivan (Latavia) Sherman of Virginia, Yogi Revels of Waycross; a great-aunt, Jerrie

Soloman of Waycross; numerous other cousins. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Victoria Sweat. A funeral will be Tuesday

at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

REVELS, Alfred Troyet Revels Sr.

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 19 September

2017)

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Alfred Troyet Revels Sr., age 75, passed away September 19, 2017 in Gainesville, FL. Alfred was born October 17, 1941 in Mayo,

FlL to Troyet Henderson Revels and Maxine Allen Revels. Alfred honorably served our country in the United States Army. Mr.

Revels was of the Baptist faith, he retired from the State of Florida Dept. of Corrections as a sergeant after 17 years. Alfred

was preceded in death by his parents Troyet Henderson Revels and Maxine Allen Revels, and his sister Mary Ella Lyons. Alfred

is survived by his wife of 49 years Barbara Ann Revels of Mayo; three sons; Alfred T. Revels Jr., Howard Revels, and Beau and

his wife Ashley Revels all of Mayo; five grandchildren; Troy, Taylor, Daisy, Calyse, and Embrie as well as a host of nieces and

nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Airline Cemetery. All arrangements are under the

direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.

REVELS, Frances Henderson Revels

(Abstracted from 20 December 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Mrs. Frances Henderson Revels passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were

Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Faith Baptist Church in Madison, FL. Interment followed at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee, FL.

She was born in Albany, GA, and had lived in Madison since 1970. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was employed

as a cashier at Pantry Pride Grocery Store in Madison. She was predeceased by her husband, Otis Revels. She is survived by two

sons, Steve and Vince Revels both of Madison, FL; two daughters, Karen Baker of Athens, GA and Kellie Senn of Ft. Walton, FL;

one brother, William A. Henderson of Albany, GA; one sister, Jeanette Weathersby of Albany, GA; and numerous grandchildren,

great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

REVELS, James Douglas Revels

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 October 2017)

Mr. James Douglas Revels, age 73, of Mayo, FL, passed away October 8, 2017 at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo, FL. James was

born in Lafayette County on October 26, 1943 to Mr. Leon Decatur Revels and Mrs. Lessie Lois Keen Revels. He was a graduate

of Lafayette High School. Mr. Revels was a member of Midway Baptist Church where he was a faithful and active member. He

owned and operated several businesses during his working years, including Revels Sawdust Hauling, 3 services stations including

the Bay, Philips 76, and Chevron stations, and he also worked as a truck driver. James was a loving and devoted husband, father

and grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding quarter horses and taking time to work with children in the community. He

was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister, Laverne Sampsell. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Marilyn Wimberley

Revels; 4 sons, Dean Revels of Mayo, Travis (Joette) Revels of Green Cove Springs, FL, Greg Revels of Gainesville, FL, and Clay

(Nikki) Wimberley of Mayo; 3 daughters, Rhonda (Tim) Walker, Chris Wimberley (Tim) Leake, and Sherri (Jim) Chancy all of

Mayo; 2 brothers, L.D. Revels, and Kenny Revels; 2 sisters, Annie Lou Kirkland, and Eula Nell Cox; 17 grandchildren, 10 great-

grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at

Midway Baptist Church. Interment will follow immediately in New Hope Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns

Funeral Home of Mayo.

REVELS, Margie Webb Revels


Madison, Margie Webb Revels, age 67, died Wednesday July, 25, 2012 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services

will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Midway Baptist Church with burial at Midway Cemetery. Margie was born in

Madison where she was a life – long resident. She was an avid reader and studied her Bible. She worked for Roberts Drug Store

and Comers Drug Store for 30 years, after which she completed CNA course at NFCC. She was a Lab Technician at Madison

County Memorial Hospital for 13 years. She was the heart of her family, and had a determined spirit and was a big sister and

the one who helped to keep her family together. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 son: Eddie

Revels (Cindy) of Monticello; 1 grandson: Cody Revels of Tallahassee 5 brothers: Arlie Webb (Sonja), Ira Webb (Judy), Johnny

Webb (Jessica), James Webb, and Dennis Webb (Rhonda) all of Madison, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in

death by her husband: Charles Revels; parents: Truman and Joyce Rogers Webb; two sisters: Connie Webb and Robbie Webb

Ross. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.

REVELS, Tina Marie Revels


Tina Marie Revels, 48, died suddenly Thursday (Dec. 26, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Waycross. She was born in

Jacksonville, FL, to the late Johnny Revels and Joan Joyner Revels. Survivors include her companion, Allen Shane Hamewka, of

Waycross; 1 daughter, Amanda Sikes, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Joe Sikes (Kimberly), of Millwood, and Gene Sikes, of Jacksonville,

FL; 3 grandchildren, Hannah Davis, Dante Sikes and Kayden Sikes; 1 sister, Charlene Revels Miller (Brian), of Jacksonville, FL;

one brother, Johnny Dale Revels (Patricia), of Jacksonville, FL; 2 half-sisters, Carol Thomas, of Blackshear, and Kathy Thomas,

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of Glennville; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family viewing will be held Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Music

Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

REWIS, Glenn Rewis

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)

Mr. Glenn Rewis, 92, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following an extended

illness. Mr. Rewis was born January 10, 1921 in Echols County, to the late Joe Rewis and Ola Petty Rewis and lived all of his life

in Echols County. He was a heavy equipment operator for Langdale Corporation, was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during

World War #II and the oldest veteran in Echols County. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Auen Rewis; one sister;

three brothers; and two daughters-in-law: Kathy Rewis and Susan Rewis. Survivors are two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara

Hudson of Valdosta and Glyndia and John Curtis of Gladstone, Michigan; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn Albert Rewis of

Homerville, Robert Rewis of Statenville and Ricky and Michelle Rewis of Statenville; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Johnie

Bennett, Betty Joe Davis, Ora Lee and Buddy Rhoden, and Shirley Bradford; one brother and sister-in-law, Talmadge and Mary

Rewis; eight grandchildren, Chris Rewis, Micheal Curtis, Bryan Hudson, Heather and Keb Guy, David and Toni Hudson, Carrie

Curtis, Dana and Nick Gilbert, Brett Rewis, Dustin and Derek Dixon; 12 great-grandchildren, Cain Curtis, Hunter Curtis, Logan

Guy, Gavin Guy, Allie Guy, Simon Guy, Miley Guy, Austin Peterson, Emma Quaberger, Brooke Hudson, Jamie and Thomas Randall

and Blade Dixon; one great-great-grandchild, McKensley Jackson; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Graveside services for Mr. Rewis will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REWIS, Georgia Ruth Rewis

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, September 25, 2013

Mrs. Georgia Ruth Rewis, age 79, of Statenville, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 1, 2013.

She was born in Florence, SC on November 17, 1933 to Herbert and Lessie Cantey and moved to Statenville at an early age. She

was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rewis; 1 sister, Christine Cantey; and 2 brothers, Edward Cantey and Heyward

Cantey. Survivors include 3 children, Jack Rewis (Teisha), John Rewis and Wally Rewis (Teresa) all of Statenville; 1 sister,

Margaret Bennett (Charles) of Stockton; 2 brothers, James Cantey and David Cantey both of Statenville; 7 grandchildren, April

Thornton (Bobby), T.J. Rewis, Jonathon Rewis, Jodi Rewis, Ashley Lusk, Victoria Sowell and Nicole Rewis; 2 great-grandchildren,

Abby Thornton and Brantley Bullard. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Rewis Cemetery. Harry T.

Reid Funeral Home served the family.

REWIS, James Lamar Rewis


FARGO — James Lamar “Jimmy” Rewis, age 68, passed away Tuesday (May 23, 2017) at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta,

surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 19, 1948 in Homerville to the late James Rewis and

Ruby Deloach Rewis. He was a retired bee keeper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Southeast Georgia

Bee Keepers Association. Survivors are his wife, Jean Hill Rewis, Fargo, two daughters, Cindy Rewis, Fargo, and Nancy Rewis,

Valdosta, one son, Randy Rewis, Homerville, one granddaughter, Angel Rewis, Tifton, a special cousin, Janice Rewis, Statenville, a

number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Interment will be

in the Wayfare Church Cemetery, with military honors. He had asked that everyone come dressed casual and that caps be made

welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,

TN 38105. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

REWIS, Kathy Stalvey Rewis


HOMERVILLE, Kathy Marie Stalvey Rewis, 58, passed away Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah,

following a brief illness. She was born March 13, 1952, to the late Joe O. Stalvey and Mary Imogene Smith Stalvey Futch.

She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Stalvey. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Albert

Rewis, of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Richard Guy, of Homerville; one son, Christian Joseph Rewis, of

Homerville; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Nick Booth, of Homerville; one brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Irma

Stalvey, of Homerville; four grandchildren, Logan Dial, Gavin Dial, Allie Guy and Simon Guy, all of Homerville; and several other

relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Internment will be in

the Shiloh Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9 at the 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

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www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Rewis family.

REWIS, Nathan Rewis

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, August 29, 2012)

Mr. Nathan Rewis, 83, of Statenville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at his home. Mr. Rewis was born at Halo, GA, on

April 15, 1929, to the late Joe and Ola Petty Rewis. Nathan was a forester and retired after 47 years from Champion

International Paper Company. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Jessie Lee Trueluck Rewis in 2006. Mr. Rewis was also

predeceased by his parents; three brothers, J.M., James and Walter Rewis; and one sister, Brunell Sutton. Survivors include

one son, Terry Rewis (Debbie) of Statenville; two daughters, Janice Cantey of Statenville and Aline Crosby (Dan) of Lake Park;

two brothers, Glenn Rewis and Talmadge Rewis (Mary) of Halo; four sisters, Jonnie Bennett of Valdosta, Betty Jo Davis of

Yulee, FL, Ora Lee Rhoden (Buddy) of Jacksonville, FL and Shirley Bradford of Valdosta; five grandchildren; 17 great-

grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Friday, July 27, 2012, in Rewis Cemetery.

Floral contributions were accepted or memorial contributions could be made to Grace Hospice, 101 Northside Drive, Valdosta,

GA 31602. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL was in charge of arrangements.

REWIS, Richard Rewis


Mr. Richard Rewis, age 47, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Coffee Regional Medical Center,

Douglas, GA. Mr. Rewis, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on July 9, 1962. He was the son of Corine Howard Anderson and

the late Carthel Rewis. He was a welder. Survivors include his wife: Betty Hall Rewis of Douglas, GA; 2 sons: Shane (Ashley)

Rewis and Shannon (Ashley) Rewis both of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter: Kelly (Lewis) Neives of Douglas, GA; his mother: Corine

Anderson; 2 sisters: Debra Shelton of Alma, GA, Tammy Anderson of Douglas, GA; 1 brother: Roger Anderson of Douglas, GA; 4

grandchildren: Natalie Rewis, Jayden Rewis, Richard Wayne Rewis; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were

Monday, November 2, 2009, at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial in the Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral

Home was in charge of arrangements.

REWIS, Sandra Kay Rewis


Sandra “Sandy” Kay Rewis, age 76, of St. Simons Island, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on Wednesday (April 4,

2018) after a short illness. She was a native of Ware County but lived on St. Simons since 1985. She was daughter of the late

Lawrence James Cooper Jr. and Sandra Rackley Cooper. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Ronald Rewis.

After graduating from Mount de Sales Academy in 1960, she spent her working years with Quaker Oaks Company, was a member

of the Sea Island Golf Club for more than 25 years and a member of several Bridge Clubs. She was a member of the St. Simons

United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert E. Rewis, of St. Simons Island; one brother-in-

law, Donald (Norma) Rewis of Doraville; two sisters-in law, Johnita (Marcus) Dykes of Hazlehurst, and Vicky (Joel) Adams of

Nicholls. The funeral will be Friday (April 13) at St. Simons United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill

Cemetery in Alma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Simons United Methodist Church. Crosby Funeral home is in


REWIS, Shannon Ashley Rewis


Mr. Shannon Ashley Rewis, age 28, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Coffee Reginal Medical

Center. Mr. Rewis was born on September 23, 1989, in Douglas, GA, to Betty Hall Rewis and the late Richard Rewis. Survivors

include his mother, Betty Rewis of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Kendall Rosafay Rewis; sons, Richard Wayne Rewis and Ashton

Bentley Rewis; sister, Kelly and her husband Richard Dejesus of Frostproof, FL; brother, Shane and his wife Ashley Rewis of

Frostproof, FL; grandmother, Morning Smith of Douglas, GA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Wednesday,

October 25, 2017, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Atkinson County. Interment was followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Sims


REWIS, Shellie O. Rewis, Jr.


Major Shellie O. Rewis, Jr., USAF Ret., entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Willis-Knighton North Medical

Center, Shreveport, LA. Shellie was born January 22, 1933 near Morven, GA to the late Shellie O. Rewis, Sr. and Beatrice

Marie Bethea Rewis. He attended Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. In 1954 he

was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force through the Aviation Cadet Program as a navigator and served at Barksdale Air Force

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Base, LA, Walker Air Force Base, NM, and Goldsboro Air Force Base, NC and other temporary duty locations around the world

serving as a navigator on KC-97 and KC-135 Air Refueling planes before retiring in 1972, having been awarded various medals. He

was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Flesher Rewis; daughter, Sharon

Fox; son, Gregory Rewis; four grandsons, Devin, Noah, Logan and Garret; brother, Roy T. Rewis and wife Tommie; brother-in-law,

Glenn Flesher and wife, Phyllis; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2010 in

the Chapel of Osborn Funeral Home. Full military honors were held at 2 p.m. at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery,

Keithville, LA. Osborn Funeral Home served the Rewis family.

REWIS, Susan Rewis

(Abstracted from the Echols County News, May 18, 2011)

Susan Rewis, 54, of Statenville, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011, at Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville, after a

brief illness. Susan was born in Valdosta on April 8, 1957. She loved her job of being a Manager at Hidden Oaks Assisted Living

Facility, and cared greatly for all the people there. Susan was the type of person that always put others before herself, and she

loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rewis; son and daughter-in-

law, Dustin and Natasha Dixon; son, Derek Dixon and Trish Finch; daughter, Dana Rewis and Nick Gilbert; four grandchildren,

Blade Dixon, Andrea and Drew Corrao, and Destini Finch; grand dog, Browning Gilbert, all of Statenville; numerous brothers and

sisters and their families; and one uncle, Paul Gary Everett of Valdosta. She was predeceased by her mother, Kathryn Everett

Sapp, and by her grandparents, Stella and Sam Everett. Graveside services for Mrs. Rewis were held Thursday, May 5, 2011, at

Wayfare Cemetery. McLane Lakewood Funeral Home of Lake Park served the Rewis family.

REYES, Jose Julian Reyes

(Abstracted from the July 31, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Jose Julian Reyes, age 36, of Mershon, died suddenly Wednesday (July 30, 2014) in Bacon County. Arrangements are incomplete

and will be announced later by Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear.

REYES, Maria Del Carmen Delgadillo Reyes


Maria Del Carmen Delgadillo Reyes, age 23, died suddenly (May 9, 2018) at her residence in Waycross. She was born in Phoenix,

AZ, and had resided in Waycross since 2002. She was employed with Rojas Simon Harvesting as a secretary and was a member

of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her mother, Amada Reyes Delgadillo of Waycross, a sister, Denise Delgadillo

of Waycross, her grandmother, Lupita Delgadillo of Waycross, and an uncle, Jose Reyes Delgadillo of Waycross. A requiem mass

will be Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. A rosary service will be Friday evening

at the Music Funeral Home.

REYES-MATA, Jose Julian Reyes-Mata

(Abstracted from the August 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Jose Julian Reyes-Mata, age 36, of Mershon, died suddenly Wednesday (July 30, 2014) in Bacon County. He was born Feb. 16,

1978 in Guadalcazar, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and moved to Georgia in 1998. He had been employed as a farm laborer and was a

member of Saint Raymond Catholic Church in Alma. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufino Reyes. Survivors include his

wife, Maria Araceli Mata, of Mershon; 1 son, Alex Reyes, of Mershon; 3 daughters, Jasmine Reyes, Yesenia Reyes and Joselyn

Reyes, all of Mershon; his mother, Geronima Mata, of Mexico; 3 brothers, Fermin Reyes and Edwardo Reyes, both of Mexico,

and Miguel Angel Reyes, of Texas; 4 sisters, Uvalda Reyes, Marta Reyes and Felipa Reyes, all of Mexico, and Rosa Reyes, of

Texas; and many other relatives. A funeral and a time of visiting took place Saturday (Aug. 2, 2014) in the chapel of Hart

Funeral Home. Burial took place Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Mexico. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of

arrangements.

REYNOLDS, Ernestine Reynolds


Ernestine “Teeny” Reynolds, age 94, died Thursday (Oct. 6, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended

illness. She was a native of Cleveland, GA, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was the daughter of the late Stiles

Reynolds and Mary Bulgin Reynolds and was also preceded in death by a brother, James Reynolds. She retired as secretary from

Ware County Farm Bureau and had also been employed with International Paper and Farr’s Furniture. She was a member of

Winona Park United Methodist Church and had been active with local Order of the Eastern Star Organizations. Survivors

include several cousins. A funeral was scheduled for Monday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

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REYNOLDS, Joyce Hardy Reynolds


Mrs. Joyce Hardy Reynolds, age 81, formerly of Albany, died Saturday July 23, 2011, at Shady Acres Nursing Home in Douglas.

Born October 25, 1929, in Turner County to John M. and Lila Swain Hardy, Mrs. Reynolds lived in Albany for 47 years where she

worked with Gillespie Interiors and was an Estee Lauder Rep. at Belks in the Albany Mall. She was a member of Pinecrest

Baptist Church in Cordele and the Crisp County Senior Citizen Community Center. Mrs. Reynolds was also a longtime member of

First Baptist Church of Albany where she worked with the youth, youth choir, chapel choir and sanctuary choir. Survivors

include 3 daughters, Gail Reynolds (Charles) Thomas of Elberton, June Reynolds (Steve) Cowart of Douglas and Gwen Reynolds

White of Cordele; 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth Thomas (Blake) Rackley of Royston; Phillip (Danille) Cowart of Clovis, NM, Sarah L.

Cowart of State College, PA, Marie Thomas (Clay) Norman of Greenwood, SC, Mary Thomas of Elberton, Mallory Holley of

Cordele and Dowdy White of Cordele; 4 great grandchildren, Natalee Cowart, Bradley Cowart, Brennan Cowart all of Clovis, NM

and Jon Michael Rackley of Royston; 1 brother, Hugh M. Hardy of Anahall; and 1 sister, Brenda H. Lee of Anahall. A graveside

funeral service was Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Crown Hill Cemetery. Kimbrell-Stern of Albany was in charge of arrangements.

REYNOLDS, Robert Weaver Reynolds

(Abstracted from the April 25, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

NAHUNTA — Robert Weaver Reynolds, age 39, of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (April 23, 2014) at Southeast Georgia

Health System in Brunswick. Born in Jacksonville, FL, his parents are William B. Reynolds and Elizabeth Jauncey Reynolds.

Robert was of the Baptist faith and employed with Papa John’s as a general laborer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing

video games. Survivors include 2 sons, Robert B. Reynolds and William A. Reynolds, both of Nahunta; a stepson, George Salais, of

Ft. McCoy, FL; two step-daughters, Jessica Salais, Candy (Nick) Harvey, both of Salt Springs, FL; 2 grandchildren, Michael

Strickland and Roy Harvey, both of Salt Springs, FL; his parents, William B. and Elizabeth Reynolds, of Nahunta; 2 brothers and

a sister-in-law, George C. Reynolds, of Raybon, and Roy W. (Rachael) Reynolds, of Folkston; 2 nephews, Ricky Holbrook, of

Folkston, Cuyler Reynolds, of Nahunta; 2 nieces, Jaylin Holbrook, of Folkston, and Nellie Reynolds, of Nahunta; and several

cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at Hickox Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

REYNOLDS, Sheila M. Reynolds


Sheila M. Reynolds, 68, of Perry, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Sheila

was born January 22, 1945 in Akron, OH, to Edwin and Genieva (Rhodes) Henry. Sheila had a deep belief in God, and in

everlasting life. She lived the commandments of loving thy neighbor, and doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Mrs. Reynolds worked as LPN in the medical industry where she devoted 25 years of her life in taking care of the special needs

of dis advantaged children and young adults, and people with dementia and Alzheimer's . She is survived by husband of 50 years

James T. "Jim" Reynolds of Perry, FL; 2 sons Jeffrey T. Reynolds of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Joel T. Reynolds of Perry; brother

E. Carl Henry (Nancy) of Perry; sisters Debbie Ford (Bob) of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Nyla J. Blair (Dave) of Greenville, SC; a host

of nieces and nephews also survive her. No services are planned at this time. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners’ Hospital at 12502 USF Pine Dr., Tampa, FL 33612-9411. All arrangements

are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

REYNOLDS, William A. Reynolds


William A. “Billy” Reynolds, age 59, of Waycross, died Tuesday (May 3, 2016) at his home in Waycross after a lengthy illness. He

was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late William Neeld and Francesca Anna Reynolds. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He lived

in Waycross for most of his life and worked at Kroger for many years. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife,

Barbara Ann Reynolds of Aurora, CO; 1 daughter, Jasmine Reynolds of Frankfort, IN; 4 step-daughters, Suzette Ford of Round

Rock, TX, Stephanie Bass of Pompano Beach, FL, Cynthia Hall of Brunswick, Pecolia Kimble of Lawton, OK; 2 sons, Antonio Butler

of South Boston, VA, Tyrone Butler of Waycross; 17 grandchildren; 1 sister, Twilia Neeld; 1 brother, Bruce Neeld; several

nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Memorialization is by

cremation.

RHIM, Minnie Lee Rhim


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Minnie Lee Rhim, age 29, of Madison, passed away in West Florida hospital December 26th. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah

Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by five brothers, three sisters, two aunts and one uncle, of Ft. Pierce. Funeral

services will be held Thursday December 31st, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and burial will follow in Concord

Cemetery.

RHOADES, Annabelle Marie Rhoades


Annabelle Marie Rhoades, 62, of 938 Sandy Bottom Road, Blackshear, gave up her worldly home to join her husband in Heaven

Monday evening (March 11, 2013). She was born Nov. 23, 1950 in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of Ellsworth Keefer and Anna

Mary Cutchall Keefer. She was educated in the public school system there and received her high school diploma. She later met

and married Garry L. Rhoades and to this union three children were born. She was of the Pentecostal faith but enjoyed

attending other church services as well. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved spreading the Gospel by

word and song. She played the organ and she and her sister would sing various songs. She was known for inviting friends and

strangers as well to attend church with her. She also loved painting pictures as did her father. She visited Georgia with her

family on many occasions but made a permanent move early in 1999 and settled in the Waycross-Blackshear area to be near her

sister, Mary, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Herman

and Elvis Keefer. Survivors include her daughter, Barbie Joe Rhoades-Whitaker (J.W.) of Augier, NC; two sons, Jim E.

Rhoades, of Augier, NC, and Joseph D. Rhoades, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; four sisters, Mary Sherod, of Waycross, Gloria D. Adams

(Gregg), of Shippensburg, PA, Shirley Smelser, of Hanover, PA, and Deborah Keefer, of McCollinsburg, PA; two brothers,

Solomon E. Keefer, of Chambersburg, PA, and Hank Keefer, of McCollinsburg, PA; a host of other relatives. Memorialization was

by cremation. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jacobs Funeral Home. Jacobs Funeral Home,

2640 Highway 84 West, Blackshear, is serving the family.

RHOADES, Troy O. Rhoades


Troy O. Rhoades, age 76, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 in Dunn, North Carolina. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on

Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Macedonia Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8

p.m., Monday, October 10, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel. Troy moved to Madison in 1964 coming from

Jacksonville. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University and graduated from South Pemiscot High School in Steele, MO.

He was a active member of Macedonia Baptist Church were he served in many capacities. His love was working in the church and

his family. Survivors include his loving wife, Alvera Rhoades of Lee; his mother, Agnes Rhoades of Lee; 10 children: Curtis

Rhoades (Melissa) of Virginia Beach, Va., Frank Porter (Robbie Gail) of Lee, Fran Tuten (Dean) of Greenville, Traci Miller

(Donnie) of Lee, Robby Beasley (Cindy) of Virginia Beach, Va., Pam Stopko of Lee, Danny Bish (Rebecca) of Tucson, Ariz., Dale

Bish (Dot) of Greenville, Suzanne Browning of Tallahassee and Keith Bish of Tallahassee; two brothers, Andy Rhoades (Melissa)

of Wetumpka, Ala. and Joe Rhoades (Tracy) of Warner Robins, Ga.; one sister, Sandy Rhoades of Quitman, Ga.; 22

grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Guy Rhoades, and father, Marshall Rhoades.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 511, Lee, Florida 32059, or

Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund 5539 E Us Hwy 90, Lee, Florida 32059.

RHODEN, Daisy Ineva Rhoden


WAYNESVILLE, Daisy Ineva Driskell Rhoden, 76, of Waynesville, died Wednesday night (May 7, 2008) at Southeast Georgia

Health System following a lengthy illness. Born in Willachoochee, her parents were Carl and Olive Rebecca Nobles Driskell. She

was also preceded in death by her husband, Eber J. Rhoden; a baby son, Charles Ivey Rhoden; and a sister, Inez Rozier. She was

a seamstress for many years, an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan. She was a charter member of Atkinson Baptist

Church, where she served as church secretary, Adult Sunday School Class teacher and song leader until her illness. She is

survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Perry Alan Sr. and Teri Rhoden, James Eber Sr. and Cathryn Rhoden, all of

Waynesville; a daughter and son-inlaw, Judy and Buddy Smith, of Waynesville; her special companion, her little dog Tangie; eight

grandchildren and their spouses, Amy and Keith Hendricks, William and Johni Rhoden, Christie Rhoden, Alan Rhoden, Megan

Stone, Brittany Rhoden, Jamie Rhoden and Hollis Rhoden; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be this evening at 6 at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A funeral will be

Saturday morning at 11 at Atkinson Baptist Church with the Rev. Claude Goble officiating. Burial will follow in the Church

Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Rhoden, Alan Rhoden, Johnny Herrin, Manning Davis, Andrew Johnson, Jackie Glausier,

Jamie Rhoden and Hollis Rhoden. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Atkinson Baptist adult Sunday School class and

Georgia Forestry employees. They are asked to meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the


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RHODEN, Dawn Crawford Rhoden


CALLAHAN, Fla. — Dawn Crawford Rhoden, age 51, of Callahan, passed away Friday (Aug. 25, 2017) at Community Hospice

Warner Center following an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Jasper Robert Crawford and

Melva Kaye Thrift Crawford of Callahan, FL. She was an operations manager for a nonprofit organization. She attended Grace

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, FL. She enjoyed researching genealogy and most of all she enjoyed reading books.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Henry Carrington Rhoden of Callahan, FL; a son, Wesley Rhoden of Callahan; two

daughters and a son-in-law, Rachel (A.J.) Newborn of Georgia, Emily Rhoden of Iowa; two grandchildren, Rayme Harper and

Gemma Mewborn; her parents, Jasper Robert Crawford and Melva Kay Crawford of Callahan; one sister, Cheryl Healen of

Jacksonville; two nieces, Callie (Ian) Funderberk of Florida, Cady Healen of Jacksonville. A funeral was to be this morning at

Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in Brantley County. Burial will follow in the Riverside Chapel Church Cemetery. Arrangements

are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RHODEN, Randy Eugene Rhoden


NAHUNTA — Randy Eugene Rhoden, 51, of Nahunta, died peacefully Sunday morning (July 15, 2012) at Hospice of the Golden

Isles after an extended illness. Born in Blackshear, his parents are Dorothy Allbritton Rhoden and the late Larry Lamar Rhoden

Jr. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Millie Esser Rhoden and three brothers, Lamar, Larry and Harry Rhoden. Randy

was a member of Nahunta Church of God who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He was a blessing to everyone he came in

contact with and touched a lot of people's hearts. He also loved to do yard work, hunt and fish. Survivors include his mother,

Dorothy "Dot" Allbritton Rhoden, of Nahunta; three children, Debbie DeDea (Doug), of Altalona, CA, Richard L. Thomas, of

Great Falls, MT, and Paul G. Thomas, of NY; a granddaughter, Kelsey M. DeDea; a special friend, George Drury; his favorite

CNA, Christine Felix; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held this evening at Frye Funeral

Home, Nahunta, starting at 6. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with the Rev.

Charles Florey and the Rev. Jimmy Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Hickox. Pallbearers will be

David Allbritton, Mikel Ray Johns, Charles Chancey and Wesley Allbritton, Jimmy Mathis and Lyn Graham. Honorary pallbearers

will be Clifton Mathis and the Senior Care Center. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RHODEN, Sheila Gail Rhoden

(Abstracted from the March 28, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

NAHUNTA — Sheila Gail Rhoden, age 57, of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (March 26, 2014) at her residence, following a

sudden illness. Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of Bertha Hartwig Rhoden and the late Joseph Perry Rhoden. She was

also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. She was employed at B-Way Corporation in Homerville. She attended Liberty

Lighthouse Church. She loved her family, softball, the Emerald Princess and working. Survivors include her loving mother,

Bertha Rhoden, of Hickox; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Tony (Karen) Rhoden, of Nahunta; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Lisa

(Johnny) Wainright, of Nahunta; nieces and nephews, Amy (Mike) Harris, Melissa (Jeremy) Crews, Josh Wainright, Jennifer

(Chad) Williams, Dustin Rhoden, Hatty Rhoden and Marthy Rhoden; two special great-nephews, Jonathon Crews and Gavin Crews;

and several great-nephews, nieces and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at Frye Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RHOADS, George James Rhoads


RADFORD, Va. — George James Rhoads, 86, of Radford, VA, died late Wednesday (Oct. 19, 2005) night at his residence after

an extended illness. He was a native of New Haven, CT, son of the late George Lucian Rhoads and Margaret Vollmer Rhoads. He

was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha M. Reed and Mary E. Erwin. He served in the U.S Navy during WWII and the

Korean War and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford, VA. Survivors include his wife, Mae Meeker Rhoads,

of Radford, VA; one daughter, Dr. Gail Stone, of Radford, VA; one son, James Riley (Sandy) Rhoads, of Radford, VA; one sister,

Ruth Mollahan, of West Virginia; two brothers, the Rev. John L. Rhoads, of Kingston, TN, and James W. Rhoads, of Middleburg,

FL; and two grandchildren. A funeral will be held this morning at 11 in the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home in Alma with the Rev.

Ersell Alderman and the Rev. John Rhoads officiating. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery with full military honors. The

family will receive friends at the funeral home this morning at 10 o'clock. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the

Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2004 Preston St., Radford, VA 24141. Crosby Funeral Home of Alma is in charge of all

arrangements.

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RHODES, Amanda Jane Rhodes

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 25 March 2016)

Amanda Jane Rhodes, age 36, passed away on March 19, 2016 in Tallahassee, FL. Amanda was born July 4, 1979 in Tampa, FL to

Sammy Carson Sturgill and Lou Ellen Nix Sturgill. Mrs. Rhodes was of the Christian faith, and was a Native American Indian of

the Cherokee Tribe. Amanda was self-employed making and selling Native American crafts. She liked crafts, beadwork, making

dream catchers. She also baked breads, cakes, and icing, etc. She enjoyed watching Bones, Super Natural, Grimm, Criminal

Minds, and listening to Native American Music. At heart and blood she is a Native American Girl, and is proud to be Tsalgi.

Amanda is survived by her husband of 15 years, Terry Rhodes of Shady Grove; her parents Sammy and Lou Ellen Sturgill of

Shady Grove; brothers Samuel Sturgill of Ft. Campbell, KY and Jeremiah Sturgill of Missouri; her sisters Ellen Louise May of

Missouri, Samantha Bedell of Cairo, GA, Tammy Lang of Whigham, GA, and Sharon Fetzer of Shady Grove; as a well as a host of

nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of

Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery.

RHODES, Cordie Rhodes


Cordie Rhodes, age 84, died Tuesday (April 1, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following a short illness.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Music Funeral Home.

RHODES, D. J. Rhodes


D. J. Rhodes, 34, of the Ochlawilla community died last Wednesday night in the hospital in Quitman and funeral services were

held Saturday afternoon at the Redland Baptist Church near Clyattville. Mr. Rhodes is survived by his wife and two daughters,

his parents and a brother, all of Ochlawilla.


RHODES, Deborah Lee Rhodes


Deborah Lee Rhodes, age 58, died Saturday morning (Sept. 12, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross after an

extended illness. She was born in New Orleans, LA, to the late Clinton and Laura Kammerdiener. She was an employee of Satilla

Regional Medical Center (now Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross) for the past 22 years. She was a member of St. Joseph

Catholic Church in Waycross and also loved to spend time with her dogs which she considered her second children. She was

preceded in death by her long time love, Larry Kemper Rhodes, and a sister, Margaret Higginbotham. She is survived by a son,

Paul Rhodes of Waycross; a sister, Evelyn (John) Davis of Pooler; a brother, James Kammerdiener, of Oil City, PA; and a niece,

Cindy Kopf of Pooler. Memorialization is by cremation. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RHODES, Kenneth Edward Rhodes


Kenneth Edward “Ken” Rhodes, age 80, of Monticello, MS, passed away Monday (Dec. 18, 2017) at Kings Daughters Hospital in

Brookhaven, MS. He was born July 14, 1937 in Fairfax, VA, the son of Orien Kenneth Rhodes and Thelma Verona Wrenn. He was

a remarkable veteran who re-enlisted three times to serve his country from 1954 to 1969. He then transferred to the reserves

until 1973. He was a fireman in the service and received the China Service Medal, National Defense Medal twice, Good Conduct

Medal twice, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National

Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross) and The Good conduct Medal with

Bronze Star. He was a boilermaker in the utilities industry. He was a member of Divine Methodist Protestant Church. He is

survived by his son, Scott Rhodes of San Diego, CA, two brothers, Roy Rhodes of Waycross, and Wayne Rhodes of West

Virginia, three sisters, Peggy Mercer of Waycross, Patsy Blanchard of Waycross, and Judy Rhodes of Macon. He was preceded

in death by his parents, his wife, Marie Newman Rhodes, and two brothers, Milton and Larry Rhodes. The family will schedule a

memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The American Cancer Society. Saulters

Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss, MS, is in charge of arrangements.

RHODES, Larry K. Rhodes


Larry K. Rhodes, 63, of Waycross, died Saturday (July 14, 2012) night at Mayo Clinic Health System-Waycross. He was born in

Arlington, Va. to the late Orien Rhodes and Thelma Wrenn Rhodes. He made Waycross his home for most of his life. He worked

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as an auto mechanic and had the ability to repair anything that he worked with. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded

in death by a brother, Milton Rhodes, and by his parents. He is survived by three children, Paul Rhodes, of Waycross, Kandi

Barnard, of West Virginia, Kenny Rhodes, of Florida; two grandchildren; three brothers, Roy Rhodes, of Blackshear, Kenneth

Rhodes, of Mississippi, Wayne Rhodes, of Virginia; three sisters, Patsy Blanchard, of Waycross, Judy Rhodes, of Macon, Peggy

Mercer, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8

p.m. at Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

RHODES, Ned Rhodes

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, June 15, 1905)

Ned Rhodes died Tuesday; his son Calvin Rhodes of Leesburg was up to the funeral.

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, June 29, 1905)

The funeral for Ned Rhodes was conducted on Sunday at Mt. Zion, Cherry Lake.


RHODES, Walter Relu Rhodes


Mr. Walter Relu Rhodes, of Boston, GA died June 29 afternoon. He had been sick and suffered agonies of pain for nine months,

as he was taken sick on the 30th of September 1940. He was born in Grady County, February 8, 1874, being 67 years of age.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rhodes and was married many years ago to Mrs. Vassar Allen Coody, who survives him

together with two sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. Elizabeth Humphries of Pelham, Mrs. Emmie Phillips of Lee, FL,

Harmon R. B. Rhodes of Lee, FL, Tom Watson Rhodes of Cairo, GA. He had two grandchildren and one brother, J. D. Rhodes of

Pelham and one half-brother, Mr. Tom Rauls of Pelham. Three sisters survive. They are Mrs. Bettie Spence of Pelham, Mrs.

Alice Hicks of Tallahassee, and Mrs. Nealie McCleland of Wauchula. He spent his entire life in Georgia with the exception of a

few years in Florida. He spent most of his life farming. He was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. He was

laid to rest in the Macedonia Church Cemetery.

RHYMES, Ronald Gene Rhymes, Sr.


Rev. Ronald Gene Rhymes, Sr., age 71, of Pearson, passed away Friday evening, on January 15, 2010, at the Shady Acres Health

and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Rev. Rhymes, a native of Douglas and Coffee County, was a retired

Holiness Minister. He helped found The Word Of The Lord Mission and The Last Days True Holiness Church. He was the son of

the late Cleon Carroll Rhymes and the late Vicie Gilbert Rhymes. Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Lessie Ann Hunsucker

Rhymes of Pearson, GA; 1 son: Ronald Rhymes, Jr. of Pearson, GA; 2 sisters: Vickie Denny of Waxhaw, NC, and Robin Staggs of

Waycross, GA; 5 grandchildren: Jeffery Rhymes of Homerville, GA; Ronald (Samantha) Rhymes of Pearson, GA, Sean (Patricia)

Rhymes of Screven, GA; Shasta (Tim) Seawright of Douglas, GA and Rhonda (Matt) Baughman of Nicholls, GA; 14 great-

grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were Monday, January 18, 2010, at the Lang

Country Church in Clinch County. The interment followed in the Lang Country Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge

of the arrangements.

RIBRON, Vinie Kiziah Head Ribron


Vinie Kiziah Head Ribron, age 71, of Nahunta, passed away Monday (Aug. 10, 2015) at her residence following an extended

illness. Born in Waverly, she was the daughter of Willie Head and Martha Wilson Head. She was also preceded in death by her

husband, Elzie Ribron, two infant daughters, a daughter, Vinie Kay Ribron, a grandson, Sheldon Rocky Flowers Jr., two brothers,

Richard Head and David Head, and two sisters, Polly Head and Mary Whitley. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed fishing,

singing and her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith. She was known as “Nannie” to all the children who knew her.

Survivors include her 2 sons and daughters-in-law, William (Sheila) Rousey of Waynesville, and Richard (Amanda) Rousey of

Nahunta; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Elsie (Alton) Cribb of Nahunta; 5 grandchildren, David (Taylor) Rousey, Jennifer (Richard)

Rentz, Cassie Rousey, all of Nahunta, Roxie Flowers of Hortense, and Dalton Cribb of Waynesville; 3 great-grandchildren,

Trenton Rentz, Ashton Rentz and Wyatt Rousey; 2 special nieces, Aubrey Marie Benson and Taylor Lynn Benson; and several

nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Nahunta Church of God. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral

Home, Nahunta.

RICARD, Joseph L. Ricard


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Joseph L. Ricard, a former Madisonian known here, where he grew up and for some time was in the picture show business, as J.

L., died at the Veteran’s Hospital in Lake City Monday. Mr. Ricard was engaged in the hardware business in Trenton, where he

had made his home for the past several years. Funeral services were held Thursday in Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola

with interment in the cemetery there. Mr. Ricard is survived by his widow, two step-sons, three sisters and a brother, Sam

Ricard. Frank Underwood of this city is a first cousin.

RICE, Annette Holton Rice

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL October 27, 2014)

Annette Holton Rice, age 62, passed away on October 27, 2014 at her home in Tallahassee, FL. Annette was born on May 5,

1952. She graduated from Taylor County High School and Vocational School. After high school she moved to Tallahassee and

began working for the Department of Education and retired after 29 years of dedicated service. Annette began a new career

when she joined Florida State University Center for Education Technology. She advanced in her career in the Office of

International Programs. This job allowed her to travel internationally and to become knowledgeable about housing facilities,

faculty and courses of study for Florida State students who travel abroad. She loved her work, her work family and retired only

due to her health. Her greatest joys came from spending time with her family and friends. She loved playing softball; she was a

Seminole Booster and an avid FSU fan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Dean Tedder Holton and her father,

Ashley Ralph Holton. She is survived by her daughter, Maggie Dean (Bryan) Pichard of Tallahassee, her sons, Stephen B. Rice

(Caroline, Isabelle and Ian) of Tallahassee, Erik M. (Alexandra) Rice of Tallahassee, stepmother Bettie Jane Holton of Perry;

sisters: Brenda (Charles) Sanders of Perry, Irene (Steve) Kahl of Deland, FL, Mary Belch of Perry, Debbie (Roy) Denmark of

Perry, Jenny (Franklin) Harry of Tallahassee and brother Lamar (Mary) Matthews of Ochlocknee, GA. She also leaves behind

Mark Rice and his mother Margaret Rice of Tallahassee; 2 grandchildren: David and Juliet Pichard, as well as an uncle and aunts

and a host of nieces and nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Pisgah cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Boyd New Life Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 703 Perry, FL 32348. All

arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RICE, Charles Burnett Rice


HOMERVILLE — Charles Burnett “Chuck” Rice, 67, passed away Thursday (Sept. 10, 2015) at Clinch Memorial Hospital,

surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous fight with cancer. He was born March 9, 1948 in Memphis, TN, the son of

the late Roman Knott Rice Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Burnett Rice. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he received

his BBA (bachelor of business administration) and Doctorate of Juris Prudence. He was a member of The International Legal

Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). He started his law practice with Vangerpan & Rice Law Office in Atlanta in 1974. In

1989, he moved to Homerville where he went to work with Chambers & Rice Law Office where he has been for the last 26 years.

Among his many honors and awards, he won the “Tradition of Excellence Award” for 2015 and he was named one of the Georgia

top rated lawyers in 2012. He was a member of the Georgia and Florida Bar associations, the American Bar Association and the

Homerville Lions Club, where he previously served as president and was named “Lion of the Year” for 2000. He was a faithful

member of the Homerville United Methodist Church. He was an active member of the Emmaus Community where he served as a

board member for more than 11 years. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Nathan Borrows, and one son, Bret Rice.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Robbins Rice of Homerville; 1 daughter, Barbara Bennett Smith of Rochester, NY; 1 son, Joel

Rice of Atlanta; 2 step-daughters and husbands, Candie (Randy) Lott of Hahira, and Stephanie (Jim) Stovall of Homerville; 1

step-son and wife, Chad (Christie) Robbins, of St. Simmons Island; 1 brother, Roman Knott Rice III and John Metzger, of

Myrtle Beach, SC; 7 grandchildren, Bret Smith, Meaghan Smith, Zachary Smith, Jake Stovall, Corben Stovall, Warren Stovall

and Cason Lott; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The funeral will be Sunday at Homerville United Methodist Church. A private family interment service will follow in the Pine

Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homerville United Methodist Church, Youth and Children’s Fund,

P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA 31634 or Mtn2Sea Ministries, 111 Cater St., St. Simons Island, GA 31522, where he served as a

board member for a number of years. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RICE, Dorothy Marie Rice


Dorothy “Dot” Marie Rice, age 51, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. She

was born on September 6, 1965 in Savannah, GA to George N. and Betty Arrell (Bennett) Bass. She was a member of the Naylor

Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Frankie Rice of Valdosta, GA;

daughter, Jaylin Grace Rice of Valdosta, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Patty & T. L. Jackson of Metter, GA, Norma Jean &

Wayne Sandlin of Echols County, Kathryn Bass of Nashville, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Bobby & Belinda Sharp of Hahira, GA;

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several nieces and nephews and extended family members; sons & daughters-in-Llaw, Scott & Jennifer Rice of Douglas, GA,

Perry Rice of Macon, GA, Raymond & Ava Griffin of Belle, FL; daughter & son-in-law, Melisa & Adrien Adams of Macon, GA.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Good

Hope Cemetery.

RICE, Mary Elizabeth Rice

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 27, 2010)

Mary Elizabeth Rice, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2010. The Sandy Springs resident was born on January

12, 1917 near Hollandale in Washington County, Mississippi. Her parents were Thomas Charles Burnett Sr. and the former Willie

Mae Walcott. Mrs. Rice was the widow of Roman Knott Rice Jr., an insurance executive who died in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Rice, who

were married 48 years, had two children, Roman Knott Rice III, now of Arlington, Virginia, and Charles Burnett Rice, who

currently resides in Homerville. Mrs. Rice is survived by her sons, her daughter-in-law, Connie Inman Robbins Rice, a sister and

brother, two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and adoring great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives, as

well as a host of friends whose lives she has touched during her long and productive life. The former Mary Elizabeth Burnett

attended the University of Mississippi before moving to the Atlanta area in 1952. She was an a communicant of the Episcopal

Cathedral of St. Philip, where she was affiliated with the St. Joanna Chapter, and was active in the Lovett School Mothers Club

as a library volunteer. Interment services will be held at the Arlington Cemetery's Sunrise Chapel on Thursday, October 20. In

lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Cathedral of St. Philip or to Mtn2Sea Ministries, 912-275-1266 and/or

www.mtn2sea.com. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, GA.

RICE, Robert Rice

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 April 2016)

Robert "Bob" Rice, age 83, of Naylor, GA passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.

He was born on December 12, 1932 in Stonecreek, Ohio to the late Wayne and Sara (Wassem) Rice. He retired from the United

States Air Force where he dedicated over 21 years of his life and was a Korean War Veteran. After completing his active duty

in the military, he entered the JC Penney managerial program. During this time he discovered that education was his true

calling. He started attending Valdosta State College where he also worked in the GACIS program. At Valdosta State College he

was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. After graduation he taught high school history. He then earned his M.S. Ed and

Ed. S. in public school administration. He began his administrative career in Ray City. He then returned to Lanier County where

he served as principal of every school in the county school system. He worked for over 24 years in the education system, where

he retired as a public school administrator for the Lanier County Board of Education. After his retirement he served on the

Lanier County Board of Education. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching and supervising student teachers. Mr. Bob

was an active member of the Lakeland United Methodist Church, Methodist Men's Club, Lakeland Masonic Lodge 434,

Commander of the Disabled American Veterans and was past president of the Lanier County Lions Club. He also served as the

first director of the Flatlander Park where he planned many softball tournaments to raise funds to build the first concession

stand and expand the park. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Cynthia Rice of Naylor, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Kay

(Mickey) Fourakers of Naylor, GA, Robyn Keller of Teeterville, GA; son, Bob Rice of Naylor, GA; grandchildren, Bert (Kelly)

Fourakers, Kristie (Travis) Andrews, Ashley Rice, Hunter Rice & MaryGrace Keller; great grandchildren, Owen Andrews & Avie

Andrews; sister & brother-in-law, Delores (Paul) Grossman of Columbus, OH and a number of nieces, nephews & cousins. He was

blessed with family and friends who loved him. He loved God, Church, Country, Community and Family. His was a life well lived.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Lakeland United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Unity United

Methodist Church Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.

RICH, Paula Ann Rich


Paula Ann Rich, 52, died suddenly Friday (Oct. 7, 2005) at her residence in Collinsville, Ala. She was a native of Fernandina

Beach, Fla., but she had lived in Collinsville, Ala. for the past 15 years. She lived a short time in Millwood near the Rufus and

Della Merritt family, who have been so supportive of the family during their loss. She was employed at Wal-Mart in Fort Payne,

Ala. and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Collinsville, Ala. She was also a devoted mother, grandmother

and sister to her family. She was the daughter of the late Geraldine Thornton Rich. She was the wife of the late David Crews.

Survivors include three sons, Paul Allen Cribbs of Moncks Corner, S.C., Anthony Larry Cribbs of Collinsville, Ala., and Phillip

Daniel Cribbs of Cloudland, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; her father, David Rich of Summerville; one sister, Pam Justice (husband

David) of Hoboken; two brothers, K. David Rich and James Rich (wife Teresa), both of Summerville; and several nieces and

nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Telmore Cemetery. The

family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online

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registry at www.musicfuneralhome. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RICHARDS, David C. Richards Sr.

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, November 28th, 2014)

A memorial service for David C. Richards Sr., age 91, Ochlocknee, is Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at Barnetts Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Richards died Friday, Nov. 28, 2104, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. He was born March 17, 1923, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of

the late Dick Richards and Bernice Richards. He was married on March 18, 1945, in Miami, FL, to Wanda M. Martin, who died Jan

17, 2013. Mr. Richards was a railroad switchman for CSX for 38 years and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was

a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by daughters, Patricia (James) Brown, Donna Butler, both of

Ochlocknee; sons, David C. (Diane) Richards Jr., of Boca Raton, FL; 3 grandsons, David (Sue) Ashe, of Chicago, IL; Jay

(Kimberly) Ashe, of Jacksonville, FL; Leon (Courtney) Butler III, of Ochlocknee; 1 granddaughter, Vicki Butler, of Tallahassee,

FL; great-granddaughters, Miranda Ashe, of Jacksonville, FL; Paige Ashe of Chicago, IL; and great-grandson, Kyle Waite, of

Jacksonville, FL.

RICHARDS, Wanda M. Richards


Memorial services for Wanda M. Richards, 87, of Ochlocknee will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Barnett’s Creek Baptist

Church. Mrs. Richards was born on February 11, 1925 in Tallapoosa, GA to the late Henry and Agnes M. Martin. During her life

she was a homemaker and she also worked at Fallin’s BBQ and Wal-Mart. Ms. Martin, as she was known for marriage, wed Mr.

David Richards of Ochlocknee on March 18, 1945 in Miami, FL. Mrs. Richards departed this life on Thursday, January 17, 2013

at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her husband Dave Richards of

Ochlocknee; daughters Patricia Brown (James) and Donna Butler both of Ochlocknee; son David C. Richards, Jr. (Diane) of Boca

Raton, FL; grandsons David Ashe (Sue) of Chicago, IL and Jay Ashe (Kimberly) of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter Vicki Butler

of Tallahassee, FL; grandson Leon Butler, III (Courtney) of Ochlocknee; great-granddaughters Miranda Ashe of Jacksonville, FL

and Paige Ashe of Chicago, IL. — Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home

RICHARDSON, Aaron Richardson


Aaron Richardson, age 74, died Sunday in a Lake City Hospital after an extended illness. He was a Veteran of World War I.

Survivors are one sisters, Mrs. Effie Hale and one brother, L. C. Richardson, both of Madison; two nephews and one niece.

Services were held Tuesday in the Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Alfred C. Richardson

(Abstracted from information received from June Spear 8 May, 2015)

Alfred C. Richardson passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 surrounded by his family. Cecil was born April 28, 1940, to the late

Alfred Tenneyson Richardson and Inez Milligan in Jacksonville, FL. In 1961 Cecil married the love of his life Ruth Wilford

Richardson. Throughout his life he enjoyed farming, gardening and horses, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his

family. In 1980, he and his wife moved from Jacksonville to Madison where he retired from the State of Florida as a

Correctional Officer and further served as a Correctional Officer with the Madison County Sherriff's Department. Cecil is

survived by 1 brother Reggie Richardson, 1 sister Patricia Davis, 3 sons Alfred Cecil Richardson Jr.; Eppinger (Miki) Richardson;

Todd (Tammy) Richardson; and 1 daughter Debbie (David) Hudson; 11 grandkids Sarah Richardson, Trey Richardson, Steven

(Sheena) Richardson, Jonathan (Rachel) Richardson, Tara Richardson, Seth Richardson, Tiffany Richardson, Drew Richardson,

Courtney Richardson, Taylor Hudson and Wade Hudson and 3 great grandkids Caleb Richardson, Cheyenne Richardson and Lyla

Richardson; along with many nieces and nephews. Services for Cecil will be Monday, May 11, 2015 at Cherry Lake First Baptist

Church, 1308 NW CR 150 Madison, FL 32340. Interment will immediately follow service at Cherry Lake First Baptist Church

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.

RICHARDSON, Carol Richardson


Carol Richardson, age 66, of Ray City, GA, passed away Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, in the Langdale Hospice House after a brief

illness. Mr. Richardson was born May 15, 1949, in Nashville, GA, to the late Shorty and Ruby Wood Richardson. He was also

preceded in death by a wonderful step-father Horace Barker. He enjoyed working on old junk cars, watching old John Wayne

westerns, and army movies. He was a good man who loved family and friends, and especially liked drinking coffee and having

breakfast with the guys at Chossi's in Nashville, GA. Survivors include his significant other Patricia Browning of Ray City, GA;

sister Evelyn Walls of Ray City, GA; sister & brother-in-law Kathy (Jimmy) Sammons of Nashville, GA; brother Earl Richardson

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of Pelham, GA; 2 sister-in-laws Barbara Noles of Ray City, GA and Debbie Dowdy of Valdosta, GA; 1 brother-in-law Tim

(Michelle) Dowdy of Nashville, GA; 1 stepdaughter Amber Lovee Robinson of Valdosta, GA; 1 stepson Daniel (Megan) Browning of

Montgomery, AL; 4 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. As per Carols wishes, he will be

cremated and a Memorial Service will be Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services.

RICHARDSON, Carol Finn Richardson


Carol Finn Richardson, age 68, of Waycross, died Friday (April 7, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief

illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Robert Andrew Finn Sr. and Gloria Fussell Finn. She lived in Waycross all of her

life and worked many years ago at Sirmans Lincoln Mercury where she met her husband through selling him a car. Most of her

career she worked for the Waycross Board of Education and later Ware County Board of Education, where she was a

paraprofessional for kindergarten and the media center, and as a parent involvement liaison for Special Education and Title I.

She grew up and was a member for 35 years at First Christian Church and was currently a member of Central Baptist Church.

She devoted her life for the last 25 years to cat and animal rescue. She was affectionately called the “Cat Lady” by many who

knew her. She spent many hours every evening attending to feral cats all over Waycross. When she wasn’t caring for cats, she

was caring for family and friends whenever there was a need. Survivors include her husband of nearly 40 years, having been

married on July 2, 1977, Dr. Vince Richardson, of Waycross; one son, Ryan (Brenda) Richardson of Statesboro; two

grandchildren, Parker and Peyton Richardson; two sisters, Elaine (David) Moody of Hoboken, Patty Westberry (late husband,

Ron) of Waycross; one brother, Andy (Patty) Finn of Waycross; a sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Sandy Pisarek of

Atlantic Beach; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of Mrs. Richardson’s life will be held at First

Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Allmons All About Animals, 2988 Midway Church Road, Blackshear, GA

31516, or to First Coast No More Homeless Pets, 6817 Norwood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208 or online at www.fcnmhp.org.


RICHARDSON, Daisy Mae Richardson

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 1, 2012)

Daisy Mae Richardson of Homerville passed this life Thursday, July 19, at her residence. She was born November 13, 1935, in

Jasper, FL. Her parents were the late Will Hutchinson and the late Mae Ola Windfield Hutchinson. She was married to the late

Frank Richardson Sr. She was member of Mother of Sunset Holiness Church in Homerville. She is survived by her children,

Christina Gaskins (Jessie) of New Jersey, Frank Richardson (Geneava) of Pearson, Frankie Mae Johnson (Rick) of Orlando, FL,

Willie Frank Richardson (Denise) of Orlando, Hayward Slappy (Ansona), Kevin Slappy (Dela), Alisha Slappy, Jamal Slappy all of

Homerville; brothers and sisters, Mattie Russell of Tampa, FL, Edna Tolbert of Homerville, Mattie Webb of Gainesville, FL,

Mary Lambert (Jerome) of Detroit, MI, Albert Hutchinson (Barbara) of Atlanta, Alvin Seigler (Katherine) of Albany, GA Floyd

Hutchinson of Orlando, Ethel Bush of Homerville; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,

and in-laws. A Home Going Service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Lighthouse Church of God in Homerville. Interment

followed in Mayday Cemetery in Mayday, GA. Harrington Funeral Home served the Richardson family.

RICHARDSON, Elaine Richardson


Elaine Richardson, of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 14, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health after a short illness. She was

the fourth child of the late Berniece and Melvin Richardson, born Dec. 23, 1952. She was also preceded in death by her sister,

Delores Richardson. Left to cherish her memories are her loving siblings, Lorrine Brown Wimberly (Frank), Melvene Richardson

Cooper (Alexander), Melvin Richardson (Sandra), Jerry Richardson (Tonya); an uncle, Willie Smith; several loving nieces, Nicole

E. Jones, Latonya Bonner (Fredrick), Amanda Richardson, Allison Richardson; one great-niece, Sydney King; several loving

nephews, James. W.C. King III, Alexander E.B. Cooper, Brandon J. Cooper, David M. Richardson, Jerry Richardson Jr., Joshua E.

Richardson and Adam B. Richardson; three great-nephews, Zachary Bonner, Graham King and Bradley Bonner; and many cousins.

The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Richardson Sr., 2938 Bentwood Drive, Waycross. The funeral

will be held Saturday at Austin Chapel CME Church on Hamilton Street. Burial will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Welch &

Brinkley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RICHARDSON, Elaine Richardson


Elaine Richardson, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday (July 19, 2014) at Glenn-Mor Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 2,

1952, in Waycross, to the late Thomas Braxton Creel and Mary Nell Moore Creel. She was a bank teller at Commercial Bank for

many years. Survivors include a daughter, Whitney Richardson, of Thomasville; a son, Matthew Richardson, of Kissimmee, FL; a

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brother, Tommy Creel, of Thomasville; grandchildren, Maya Richardson, Sophia Richardson, Renji Gilmore and Remy Gilmore;

many cousins; and her aunt, Hazel Jones, who she all adored. The family will have a private service at a later date. Allen & Allen

Funeral Home of Thomasville is serving the family.

RICHARDSON, George Richardson Jr

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Echols County Echo, January 25, 2012)

Mr. George Richardson Jr., of Howell, passes this life Friday, January 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born April 14, 1933, in

Howell to the late George Richardson, Sr. and the late Irene (Willie) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his daughter,

Linda Clark. He is survived by his wife, Betty Richardson of Atlanta, Ga.; three daughters, Carolyn Oliver (Cofield) of Atlanta,

Deborah Richardson of New Jersey, Shayla Richardson of Florida; two sons, Bishop Antonio Richardson (Cynthia), George

Richardson III (Pam) of Jacksonville, Fla.; five step-children, Paula Hand, Tina, Patricia, Tawanda and Anthony Richardson; five

brothers, Howard D. Richardson (Josephine) of Naylor, Thomas C. Richardson of Statenville, Joe N. Richardson (Sally) of

Valdosta, Mervin Richardson (Dianne) of Howell, Willie H. Richardson of Howell; three sisters, Mary Francis Richardson of

Lakeland, Catherine Stewart (David) of Howell, Alice P. Brown of Valdosta; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-

great-grandchild; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. During the last few months Isaac Moore became a

very special friend devoted friend to George. He also had Doreatha Beal as a special friend in addition to his beloved Bethlehem

Baptist Church family. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Officiating was Pastor James White. Burial followed in the Howell Cemetery. Harrington Funeral Home served the Richardson

family.

RICHARDSON, Helen Cruce Richardson


Madison: Helen Cruce Richardson, age 67, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Big Bend Hospice. Graveside services will be

Saturday December 5, 2015 at San Pedro Cemetery. She was born in Valdosta, GA and moved to Madison in 1976 from Wachula,

FL. She worked as a housekeeper and was a member of Reapers of The Harvest Church. She is survived by 2 daughters: Rhonda

C. (Mike) Dowdy of Madison and Retha (Danny) Walker of Jasper; 1 sister: Mary King of Live Oak; 10 grandchildren and 8 great

grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.

RICHARDSON, Herman Gilbert Richardson

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida March 4, 2013)

Herman Gilbert Richardson, age 69, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at home. Graveside service were held Monday, March 4, 2013

at San Pedro Cemetery. He was born in Wauchula and moved to Madison in 1976. He worked as a mason and was a member of

Reepers of Harvest Church. He is survived by his wife Helen Cruce Richardson of Madison; 2 daughters: Retha (Danny) Walker

of Hamilton County, and Rhonda Cruce (Mike) Dowdy of Madison; 1 sister: Inez Jenkins of Wauchula; 8 grandchildren and 4

great-grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements:

RICHARDSON, Hilda Kathleen McGowan Richardson


Hilda Kathleen “Kay” McGowan Richardson, 90, died Friday (April 19, 2013) at Pierce County Nursing Home after an extended

illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She attended Waycross schools and retired from Spatola Shoe

Factory after 25 years as a sewing machine operator. She was a member of Eagle’s Flight Ministries. She was the youngest

daughter of the late Oscar McGowan Sr. and Helen Dunn McGowan. She was preceded in death by one son, Oscar Michael

Richardson, one sister, Helen Ruth McGowan LaPointe, and one brother, Oscar McGowan Jr. Survivors include two daughters,

Martha Richardson, of Waycross, and Janelee Richardson (James) Mongin of Seymour, TN; one son, Robert Richardson, of

Griffin; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at the

Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Pierce County Nursing

Home for the outstanding care provided to their mom.

RICHARDSON, Ira L. Richardson


Ira L. Richardson, age 48, of the Blue Springs section of Madison County, died Tuesday morning in a Valdosta hospital, after a

short illness. He was a member of one of the pioneer families of Madison County, and an outstanding citizen of his community.

He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Richardson, and was born and reared and loved all of his life on the Richardson farm. He is

survived by his widow, Mrs. Ira L. Richardson; two sons, Ira L. Jr., and Billy, of Madison; six sisters, Mrs. S. J. Hammock, of

Middleburg; Mrs. Charles F. Woodard and Mrs. J. C. Black, of Lee; Mrs. E. T. Horne and Mrs. C. M. Harrell, of Live Oak; Mrs. C.

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M. McDaniel, of Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at Macedonia Baptist Church with


RICHARDSON, Ira Lee Richardson

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jan 2nd, 2012)

Ira Lee Richardson died Friday, December 30, 2011, in Madison. Funeral services will be held at the Beggs Funeral Home,

Madison Chapel, on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive

friends at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison on Monday, January 2, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. Ira Lee was born n May 9, 1939 at home

on the Richardson farm. His parents were Ira Lee Richardson, Sr., and Avis Milford Richardson. He had lived in Jacksonville

before moving back to Madison 30 years ago. He was a welder and did construction for Woodson Hopkins in Jacksonville. He was

a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was attending Hickory Grove Methodist Church. Ira Lee was survived by two sons:

Mark (Lisa) Richardson of Baker County and Scott Richardson of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Billy (Susan) Richardson of

Madison and Ray (Mary) Day of Jacksonville; and a special niece, Maryn Richardson; and special nephews, Todd, Rodney and

Joshua Richardson and James Day. Donations may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Beggs Funeral Home is in


RICHARDSON, James A. Richardson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 29, 2010)

Elder James A. "Jimmy" Richardson, 63, died Wednesday (Jan. 27, 2010) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness. He

was a native of Homerville where he attended public schools. His parents were the late James E. Richardson and Annie Bell J o h

n s o n Richardson. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Ronald Richardson, Parker Richardson Fuller and Pauline

Richardson. He was a former youth pastor at Mason Temple Church of God in Richardson Christ in Waycross and later served as

pastor of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in DuPont. He was a longtime member of Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ in

Homerville. Survivors include his wife, Freda Booth Richardson, of Waycross; four sisters, Constance Franklin (Terry), of

Homerville, Corine Fletcher (Arthur), of Douglas, Debra Richardson, of Pasadena, Calif., and Tracey Richardson (Linda), of the U.

S. Navy, Jacksonville, Fla.; an uncle, Hosea Richardson, of Tampa, Fla.; an aunt, Mary Johnson, of Argyle; and a host of other

relatives. Friends may call at the Richardson residence, 1703 Vernon St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be

announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.

RICHARDSON, James E. Richardson

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 1, 2007)

Funeral for James E. Richardson, 80, of Brown Street, Homerville, who died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2007) at South Georgia Medical

Center in Valdosta, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ with Supt. E.L. Spates officiating. Burial

will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Richardson residence, 208 Brown St., Homerville, and

from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. He was a native of Freeport, FL, but grew up in Homerville where

he received his formal education. His parents were the late Hosea and Zeola Lacy Richardson. He was preceded in death by his

wife, Annie Bell Johnson Richardson, and three children, Ronald Richardson, Parker Richardson Fuller and Pauline Richardson. He

was a member of Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, of Homerville, where he served on the deacon board, as church

treasurer and Sunday school superintendent. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was retired from

Standard Container Inc. Survivors include three sons, Elder James Richardson (Freda), of Waycross, Lacey Richardson, of

Sacramento, CA, and Tracey Richardson (Linda), of San Diego, CA; four daughters, Constance Franklin (Terry), of Homerville,

Corine Fletcher (Arthur), of Douglas, Debra Richardson, of Pasadena, CA, and Janice Love (Roosevelt), of Statesboro; a

daughter-in-law, Denise Richardson, of Sacramento, CA; one brother, Hosea Richardson, of Tampa, FL; a sister-in-law, Mary

Johnson, of Homerville; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives.

RICHARDSON, Mrs. Joanna Delia Richardson


Mrs. Joanna Delia Richardson died Sunday morning at the home of her son, I. L. Richardson, of the Blue Springs section,

following an illness of some time. She had suffered a third stroke of paralysis last week, and lingered only a few days. Mrs.

Richardson was 78 years old in February sand had spent her long and useful life in this county. Her maiden name was Joanna

Delia McCullough, When a young woman she was married to Mr. W. P. Richardson, who passed away eight years ago. Thirteen

children were born to them, five of whom preceded her in death. The children living are I. L. Richardson, of Madison County; W.

D. Richardson, of Jacksonville; Mrs. C. M. Harrell, Mrs. E. T. Horne and Mrs. S. J. Hammock, of Live Oak, Mrs. J. C. Black, of

Lee; Mrs. C. M. McDaniel, of Madison; and Mrs. C. F. Woodard, of Madison. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also

survive with one brother Mr. Jack McCullough. Funeral services were held Monday at Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church.


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RICHARDSON, Joe M. Richardson


Joe M. Richardson, 65, of Fitzgerald, died Friday (May 10, 2013) at his residence. The funeral was Sunday at Paulk Funeral

Home Chapel, Fitzgerald. Interment was at Waters Cemetery in Pierce County. He was born Sept. 6, 1947, in Waycross, the only

child of the late Joseph Lawton Richardson and Bernice King Richardson Smith. He was raised in New Orleans, LA. He was a

former employee of the mill in Hazlehurst and owned and operated a sheetrock construction business. He was retired

department manager for Shaw Industries with 22 years of service. A member of Arbor Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting and

fishing and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and

Randy Mack, of Blackshear, and Kim and David Hutchinson, of Fitzgerald; five grandchildren, Michelle Mack, Lynn Mack, Michael

Mack, Jayson Hutchinson and Hope Hutchinson; one great-grandchild, Michael James Mack. In addition to his parents, he was

preceded in death by his wife, Nora S. Richardson; and his stepfather, A.C. Smith. Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge

of arrangements.

RICHARDSON, Kenneth Edward Richardson


Kenneth Edward Richardson, 37, of Red Springs, NC, died Wednesday afternoon (July 2, 2014) at his residence after a lengthy

illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Thomas Lee Richardson Sr., and Violet Pittman Richardson. Reared in Waycross, he

moved to Jesup where he graduated from high school at New Testament Baptist Christian School. When living in Waycross he

attended Southside Baptist Church. He moved to Red Springs, NC, where he has lived for the past 10 years. He worked as a

store manager for Citgo. He loved joking around and having a good time. He brought a smile to the faces of everyone he came in

contact with. Spending time with his family was the most enjoyable hours of his life. He is survived by 2 brothers, Jeff

Richardson, of Waycross, Thomas Lee (Lucy) Richardson, Jr.; of Waycross, 1 sister, Sherry (John) Roberts, of Waycross; 3

nieces, Victoria (Mike) Mitchell, Violet Richardson, Connie Roberts; 4 great nieces, Trinity Mitchell, Miracle Mitchell, Grace

Mitchell, Katelynn Richardson; his aunt and uncle, Odis and Dorothy Waldron, of Jesup; and numerous other relatives. A funeral

will be Sunday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Lala Richardson


Mrs. Lala Richardson, age 64, died Monday at her home near Blue Springs following a sudden illness. She was a lifelong resident

of Madison County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCullough. Surviving is her husband, Mr. L. C.

Richardson, Sr., of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Bowen and two sons, Coleman Richardson and Waldon Richardson, all of

Madison; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church with interment

in the church cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Linda L. Richardson


Mrs. Linda L. Richardson, 64, of Mayo, passed away August 12, 2011, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was born in Logan,

WV, to the late Ottie Burke, Sr. and Virginia Chaffin Burke. She had lived in Mayo for the past 30 years. Mrs. Richardson

worked in the Medical Industry as a CNA at Lafayette Health Care for many years and also at Perry Health Facility. She

enjoyed watching the races, baking, and loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Edgar Richardson of Mayo, a son Wendell Burke of Cross City, a

daughter Teresa McCray and fiancee’ Curtis Lashley, of Steinhatchee, brothers Ottie Burke Jr. and Paul David Burke, sisters

Diana Brock, Thelma Cook, Anita Flowers and the late Irene Gilbert, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, a host of

nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.

Interment will follow at Lighthouse Christian Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Lloyd C. Richardson, Sr.


Lloyd C. Richardson, Sr., 66, of the Blue Springs community died suddenly at his home Sunday. He was the son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. David Richardson, a prominent pioneer family of the county. Before his retirement he had been engaged in farming. He

is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Bowen and two sons, Coleman Richardson and Waldon Richardson, all three of Madison;

and four grandchildren, Funeral services were held in Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church

cemetery.

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RICHARDSON, Lonnie Paul Richardson Sr.


Lonnie Paul Richardson Sr., age 84, of North Las Vegas (Clark County), NV died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2014) in North Vista Hospital,

North Las Vegas, NV, after an illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1929 in Douglas (Coffee County) to the late Robert Richardson and

Lillie Bell Shellman. He attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta for three years beginning at age 15 until he was old enough to

join the United States Air Force. While at Morris Brown College he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. He served

20 years in the United State Air Force and retired with the rank of master sergeant. He served in the Korean War and the

Vietnam Conflict, and also traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States during his service in the Air Force. He

retired at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, in 1969. He established a home for his family in North Las Vegas, NV where

he lived until his demise. When the family moved to Nevada while he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, he completed his

bachelor of science, master of education and education specialist degrees at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was employed

by the Clark County School District for 17 years teaching science, elementary grades and serving as administrative assistant

and dean of students. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Bacon Richardson, formerly of

Waycross. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. Those left to cherish his

memory include a son, Lonnie Paul Richardson Jr.; a daughter, Lydia Marie Richardson Edwards; 2 grandsons, Paul Quinn Edwards

and Lonnie Peyton Richardson; a sister, Lydia Ann Richardson; a brother, Frederick Richardson; and many beloved relatives.

Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.

RICHARDSON, Marie Arnold Richardson

(Abstracted from 9 March 2017 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Marie Arnold Richardson, age 73, departed this life on Sunday, Mar. 5, 2017 in Madison, FL. A home-going celebration will be

held on Saturday, Mar. 11 at Shiloh MB Church in Madison, FL. Professional mortuary services are entrusted to Eric A. Brown &

Son Funeral Home.

RICHARDSON, Mary Lou Richardson


Mary Lou Richardson, age 77, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2018) at Hospice House Satilla after a brief illness. She was a native and

lifelong resident of Waycross. She was formerly employed by Baptist Village and home health. She was a member of Kingdom

Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Meadow Smith and Rachel Courson Smith, her

husband, Jesse Willard Richardson, and she is the last of nine children. Survivors include three children, Cindy Nettles (Steve)

of Waycross, John Charles Richardson (Christie) of Mt. Pleasant, and Jason Chris Richardson of Jekyll Island; seven

grandchildren, Travis (Melissa) Clark, David Nettles, Daniel Nettles, Kalie Richardson, Heather Richardson, Kim Drawdy and J.T.

Richardson; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Nathan Richardson

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday January 7, 1904)

The body of Nathan Richardson was brought from Live Oak Saturday and buried in the city cemetery.


RICHARDSON, Paul Richardson


Paul “Kid” Richardson, age 44, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 11, 1974 in Hill Air Force Base, UT to the late Paul Wesley Richardson and Blanche (Mendoza) Richardson.

He was a dedicated veteran of the United States Airforce and, following an honorable discharge, devoted much of his time as a

civilian employee for Boeing Aerospace, Lockheed Martin and Flight Safety at Moody Air Force Base. He had a deep passion for

aerospace engineering. During his free time, Kid enjoyed playing video games with his girls, camping with his family and keeping

up with the National Football League. He was an avid and loyal fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. Survivors include his wife of 23

years, Terrene Richardson of Lakeland, GA; 2 loving daughters, Sydney Richardson of Lakeland, GA, Gracie Richardson of

Lakeland, GA; his mother, Blanche Richardson of Washington State; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Jayme Richardson of Las

Vegas, NV; mother-in-law, Lila Graham of Moulton, AL; sister-in-law, Karen Graham of Gulf Shores, AL; brother-in-law and

sister-in-law, Keith and Joanne Miller of Pelham, AL; sister-in-law, Deliah Graham of Moulton, AL; brother-in-law and sister-in-

law, Noah and Mechelle Graham of Moulton, AL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Mimi Cook of Orange Beach, AL;

nieces and nephews: Sophia Richardson, Meleah Graham, Graham Bennett, Megan Jones, Dustin Terry, Lila Cook, Jessica

Graham, Joshua Graham and Patrick Graham. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church

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with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is caring

for Mr. Richardson’s family.

RICHARDSON, Mrs. W. P. Richardson


On August 17th, 1936, at 10 o’clock the death angel entered the home of Mrs. W. P. Richardson and bore from her the gentle

spirit of her loving husband. William Payton Richardson was born in Jefferson County in this state Feb. 10, 1858, making him 78

years, 6 months and 7days old at the time of his death. Mr. Richardson had been in bad health for several years and had been

confined to his room for the past eight months. In 1884 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Jean Adelia McCullough. He joined

the Blue Springs Primitive Baptist Church at an early age and was a consistent member of this church until death. Besides his

heart-broken wife he leaves to mourn his passing the following eight children: Mr. Charlie Richardson of Jacksonville, Mrs. Sam

Hammock, Mrs. Eldis Horne, Mrs. Clyde Harrell and Mrs. Claude McDaniel of Suwannee County, Mrs. J. C. Black, Mrs. C. F.

Woodard and Mr. Ira Richardson of Madison County, twenty-one grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and

nephews, besides a large circle of friends.

RICHARDSON, Willie Lewis Richardson – Death Announcement

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/03/willie-lewis-riachardson/)

Mr. Willie Lewis Richardson, age 60, Valdosta, entered into the sunset of life on March 5, 2019. Funeral arrangements are

incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Harrington Funeral Home.

RICHBURGH, Etta Mae Richburgh

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 13, 2007)

HOMERVILLE, Etta Mae Richburgh, 72, died Thursday (April 5, 2007) at her residence following an extended illness. She was

born Feb. 9, 1935 in Echols County to the late Eddie Hodges and Fannie Jones Hodges. She was a homemaker and a member of

the Manor Chapter Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Richburgh, one daughter, Mae

Frances Jenkin, one sister and seven brothers. Survivors are four daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Joseph Mobley, of

Argyle, Dorothy and Donald Watson and Virginia and Cecil Williams, both of Homerville, and Mary and Michael Amons, of New

Smyrna Beach, Fla.; seven sisters, Cora Vince, Annie Brown, Jeanette Hardees and Fannie Pope, all of Homerville, Neisse

Hodges, Diane Hodges and Debbie Hodges, all of Quitman; three brothers: Horace Hodges, of Homerville, Eddie Hodges, of

Quitman and Mike Hodges, of Nahunta; 26 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral will be

held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The family

will receive friends at the church Saturday from noon until time for the service and at the home of Virginia Williams on the

Thelma Highway in Homerville at other times. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville is serving the Richburgh Family.

RICHEY, W. D. Richey

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 8. 1941)

Mr. W. D. Richey, age 39, of Houston, TX, died there at noon Tuesday. He was a native of Florida, but had lived in Houston,

where he was engaged in the real estate business. He is survived by his wife, the former Tommie Lee Redding of Greenville, and

his mother.

RICHMANN, William Earl Richmann

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 1 December 2017)

Mr. William “Bill” Earl Richmann, age 65, passed away on December 1, 2017 at Oakridge Assisted Living in Mayo, FL. Bill was born

September 25, 1952 in Bethesda, MD to William Earl Richmann Sr. and Hazel Myrtle Richmann. He worked as a computer

engineer for the Department of Defense at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL and retired after more than 25 years of

service. Bill was of the Catholic faith and loved beach life. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family and

friends, antiquing, going to movies, playing bingo, and of course anything to do with the beach. Bill was preceded in death by his

parents. He is survived by; 1 daughter, Andrea Folsom and husband Harvey of Mayo; 2 sons, Alex Richmann of Mayo, and

Christopher Richmann of Jacksonville, FL; 2 grandsons, Preston and Matthew Folsom; and his former wife and still dear friend,

Sandy Richmann of Jacksonville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the care of Burns


RICHTER, Esther Virginia Richter


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Mrs. Esther Virginia Richter, age 71, died Friday February 1, 2013, in Madison, Florida. Memorial services will be held May 12,

2013, at the home of William and Esther Richter (150 SE Norton Way, Lee FL). She was born November 17, 1941 to her parents,

Sam and Iris Stalvey, Jr., in Branford, FL. She married her husband, July 28, 1956 in Folkston, GA. In 1960 they moved to

Madison County near Hickstown Swamp and later moved to Lee, FL in 1968. She loved photography and was a loving mother to all

her family. She is survived by her husband, William Richter of Lee; 4 sons: Larry William Richter of Jacksonville, FL, Paul

Michael Richter (Pam) of Madison, FL, David Alan Richter (Tina) of Rockledge, FL and Matthew Robert Richter (Beth) of

Beaufort, SC; 2 brothers: Robert Stalvey and Michael Stalvey both of Lake City, FL. a sister: Celeste Williams of Lake City, FL;

10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Sam Stalvey, III.

Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel 850-973-2258,

RICHTER, Larry W. Richter


Larry W. Richter, age 59, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born June 12, 1957 to William and

Esther Richter III in Brooksville, FL. Larry was a U.S. Marshall for 28 years. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and

neighbors. Larry was also a big Gators football fan. He is preceded in death by his mother Esther. Larry is survived by his

father William, high school sweetheart Ann, two sons Chad Richter, Michael (Melissa) Richter, brothers Paul (Pam) Richter,

David (Tina) Richter and Matt (Beth) Richter, grandchildren Emily, Blaine and Mikey. Arrangements were under the care of

Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. A memorial service was held on

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the funeral home.

RICHTER, William Richter III


Mr. William “Rick” Richter III, age 80, of Lee, FL died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his son’s home in Madison, Florida. He was

employed as a Forest Ranger / Supervisor for Gilman Paper Company for 38 years, retiring in 1999. He was born in Miami, FL,

August 26, 1936, to William Richter, Jr. and Margaret Fray Richter. Both have preceded him in death. His wife, Esther Virginia

Richter and eldest son, Larry William Richter also preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Paul (Pam), Madison, FL,

David, Rockledge, FL and Matt (Beth), Quantico, VA, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mr. Richter was one of

the first Eagle Scouts in Hollywood, FL. He enjoyed fishing, landscaping and woodworking. A Memorial Service is planned for

July 1, 2017 at 175 NE Amaryllis Trail, Madison FL, 32340. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison is assisting the family with

arrangements.

RICKETSON, Elaine Jardine Ricketson

(Abstracted from the 16 September 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mrs. Elaine Jardine Ricketson, age 83 of Pearson, GA, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical

Center in Douglas, GA, after a short illness. A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Ricketson was born July 3, l933, daughter of James

B. and Allie Lott Jardine. Mrs. Ricketson was retired from the Atkinson County Board of Education where she was a teacher and

librarian for thirty years. She received her education at South Georgia College, Georgia State College for Women, and later

received her Master’s Degree from Penn State. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Her church membership was at

Pearson First United Methodist Church where she served as pianist for many years and was active in the UMW. She was

preceded in death by her husband, Payne Ricketson; and two brothers, J.B. Jardine, Jr. and Bill Jardine. Survivors include her

son, Jeff (Anita) Ricketson of Odum, GA; daughter, Ms. Chris Ricketson Shelnutt of Pearson, GA; sister, Robbie (Bill) Galloway

of Clearwater, FL; 2 grandchildren, John Mark Shelnutt Jr. and Sarah Elaine Shelnutt; several nieces, nephews, and other

relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Ricketson were Sunday, September 11, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Pearson,

GA. The internment followed in Sweetwater Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.

RICKETSON, Lee Ovin Ricketson


Lee Ovin “Bud” Ricketson, age 78, of Blackshear, passed away Jan. 22, 2019 in Waycross following an extended illness. He was

born Aug. 19, 1940 in Millwood to the late Lee Ottis Ricketson and Sula Mariah (Murphy) Ricketson. He was a member of

Emmanuel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He retired from CSXT Transportation in 2001 after 42 years of

service. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frankie Ricketson. He is survived by his wife of 55

years, Ruby T. Ricketson, a son, Rick (Brandy) Ricketson, a daughter, Connie (Shawn) Smith, five grandchildren, Tatum

Ricketson, Sam Ricketson, Layne Ricketson, Reid Smith, Reegan Smith, a brother, Johnny Ricketson, two sisters, Florence

Sweat and Betty Foskey, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made

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to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 217 Carter Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516. Arrangements are under the direction

of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

RICKETSON, Lilly Bell Nolan Ricketson


Mrs. Lilly Bell Nolan- Ricketson, age 81, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Shady Acres Convalescent Center, Douglas

GA. Mrs. Ricketson a native of Ocilla GA was born on February 12, 1929. She was the widow of the late Cletus Nolan and the

late George Ricketson. She is the daughter of the late Frank Huthbert and Leila Bell Harrelson Parrish. She was a member of

St. Paul Catholic Church. Graveside services and Burial were held Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the Holy Family Cemetery in

Atkinson County, GA. She is survived by 2 sons: Vernon Nolan of Screven, GA and Joe Nolan of Pearson, GA; 1 daughter: Vicki

Nolan Hancock of Douglas, GA, 2 brothers, Lloyd Parrish of Savannah, TN; and Charlie Parrish of Warner Robins, GA; sisters:

Ann Harrelson of Greensboro, NC; Velma Parker of Forsyth, GA; Davis Kasun of Savannah, GA; grandchildren: Clete Nolan, Adam

Nolan Hancock, Jacob Lee Nolan, Patrick Nolan, C. C. Nolan, Lelia Nolan and Jessica Hancock. Sims Funeral Home was in charge

of arrangements.

RICKETSON, Sherry Dale Bradford Ricketson


Sherry Dale Bradford Ricketson, age 65, of Alma, GA passed away on Thursday May 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born

January 1, 1951 in Lakeland, GA to Odessa Pierce Bradford and the late Wallace Bradford. Sherry graduated from Lanier

County High School Class of 1968, attended the University of Georgia. Her passion was helping those with developmental

behavior which she did for many years employed with the State of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband Luther

Ricketson, father Wallace Bradford, brothers Lawson Bradford and Larry Bradford, a brother-in-law Hugh Tomlinson.

Survivors: 2 daughters and sons-in-law – Suzanne (Boone) Roach of Rossville, GA; Leslie (Garrett) Teel of Opelika, AL; 1 son and

daughter-in-law- Zack (Bridget) Bennington of Hahira, GA; step-children – Jeromy and Ricky Tanner of Hazlehurst, GA;

Carlton (Sherry) Ricketson of Harrison, TN; Janet (Kevin) Gill of Jacksonville, FL; her mother – Odessa Pierce Bradford of

Lakeland, GA; 1 sister – Donna Tomlinson of Quincey, FL; brothers and sisters-in-laws – Jim (Dickie) and Joy Bradford of Lake

Park, GA; Lonnie (Rosolyn) Bradford of Hahira, GA; sisters-in-law – Thelda Rogers of Fargo, GA; Shirley Bradford of Valdosta,

GA; 3 grandchildren , 7 step grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday May 29, 2016

in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow at Fender Cemetery in Lakeland, GA.

RICKETSON, Thelma Harper Ricketson


Mrs. Thelma Harper Ricketson, age 94 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Shady Acres Health and

Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Mrs. Ricketson, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was the

daughter of the late Alonzo Harper and the late Mattie Mae Purvis Harper, and wife of the late James Ivey Ricketson. She was

also preceded in death by a son, Billy Ray Ricketson; two sisters, Hazel Burch and Ruth Mercer; and three brothers, Earl

Harper, Wallace Harper and Cecil Harper. Mrs. Ricketson was a member of the Church of God for 60 plus years. Survivors

include 2 sons, Donald (Madeline) Rickerson and Vernon (Judy) Rickerson, all of Douglas; 3 daughters, Yvonne Stratton of

Albany, Janice (Kenneth) Smith and Joan Rickerson, both of Douglas; 2 sisters, Estelle Kirkland of Douglas and Shirlene Walls

of Orlando; 1 brother, Melvin (Frances) Harper of Brunswick; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great

grandchild; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services were held Friday, May 27, 2011 at Ricketson Funeral

Home. The interment followed in the Franklin Cemetery.

RICKMAN, Evelyn Rickman

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 4 January 2017)

Evelyn Rickman, age 68, of Hahira passed away in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1948 to the late

Arthur & Evelyn (Jordan) Hurst. Before declining health, Mrs. Rickman loved spending time at various racing events, fishing at

the flats, and doing yardwork. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends, along with spoiling her

grandchildren. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Gene Rickman, daughter Tammy Rickman,

a sister Jewell McCullers and 2 brothers David Hurst and Tommy Hurst. Left to cherish the memories of Mrs. Rickman are: 3

daughters, Rhonda Rodgers of Lakeland, GA; Tammy (Rex) Browning of Valdosta, GA; Holly (Tim) Radney of Valdosta, GA; 1 son

Danny (Karen) Rickman of Stockton, GA; 10 grandchildren: Mandy Browning, Daniel Rickman, Keri Banks, Jessie Browning, Ashley

Browning, Lindsay Browning, Haley Radney, Kari Sangster, Elijah Radney and Dylan Rodgers; 7 great-great grandchildren,

brothers & sister-in-law Fred (Joyce) Hurst, Horace Hurst; sisters & brothers-in-law; Mary Alice (Paul) Spriggs, Joyce (Buddy)

Cantrell, Diane (Keith) Roberson, Carol Sue Cubino & several nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral Services will be

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Sunday January 8, 2017 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Stockton Baptist Church

Cemetery. The Rickman family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff at Music Funeral Services.

RICKS, James Douglas Ricks Jr.

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, November 4th, 2014)

Services for James Douglas “J. D.” Ricks Jr., age 73, of Ochlocknee are Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Thomasville First Baptist

Church Sanctuary and interment is in Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mr. Ricks died Nov. 4, at his home. He was born April 18, 1941,

in Cairo, GA, a son of the late James Douglas Ricks Sr. and Dorothy Brinson Ricks. He was retired from Thomas County Sheriff’s

Department (17 years). On Sept. 5, 1964, in Ochlocknee, he married Wanda Gail Swindle and they were married for 50 years. He

was a member of American Legion Post 265 and named the National Exchange Club Peace Officer of the Year in 1986. He

served six years in the U.S. National Guard and was a member of Springhill Christian Church. He loved quail hunting, cooking, he

was an avid fisherman and was featured in several magazines, known for his Ochlocknee River fishing. Known for serving chicken

pilau and loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was the mayor of Ochlocknee for a few years. Survivors include his wife,

Wanda G. Ricks of Ochlocknee; 2 daughters, Katrina Gail Ricks (Gary Eugene) Taylor, Melody Michelle Ricks (Donnie) Capps all of

Ochlocknee; 1 son, James Douglas (Roxane Smith) Ricks III of Ochlocknee; 1 brother, Jimmy Lamar (Marjorie Owens) Ricks of

Boston; grandchildren, Regina Nichole (Jason) Smith, Bo (Kristy Smith) Wainright, Judith Whitney (Steve) Molitor, Devon

James Green, Hannah Marie Smith; eight grandchildren, Hannah Madison Smith, Avigail Hope Wainright, Tyler Randall Smith,

Charles Bo Wainright, Ella Grace Smith, Bella Esther Molitor, Joi Naomi Molitor, and Ezekiel James Molitor.

RICKS, Jonnie Pafford Ricks

(Abstracted from a post sent to Elmer from the PAFFORD - Our Heritage and Family website)

Jonnie Pafford Ricks, age 94, of Brunswick, GA, passed away January 24, 2016, at her daughter's home at Merritt Island, FL.

Funeral Services will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at Taylors United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church

cemetery. Mrs. Ricks was born in Pearson, GA on April 29, 1921 to the late Jesse and Ella D. Pafford. She was a graduate of

Glynn Academy and was married to the late Elley Maxwell Ricks. She was employed with the Army Corps of Engineers at Cape

Canaveral, FL and Vicksburg, MS. Mrs. Ricks was a member of Taylors United Methodist Church. Survivors include her 4

daughters, Anita Kirby of Satellite Beach, FL, Katherine Von Frankovich of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Tracy Steele of Merritt

Island, FL, and Ruby Lee Ricks of Brunswick, GA; 3 grandchildren, Ashley Rivera, Brandon McElroy, and Alan Osborne; and 4

great-grandsons. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

RICKS, Lillie Frances Mizell Ricks


Mrs. Lillie Frances Mizell Ricks, age 84, of Moultrie, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the home of her daughter,

Lillie Mizell Ricks Harris, surrounded by family, in Lakeland FL. Graveside rites will be Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Westview

Cemetery. She was born January 19, 1933, in Axson, GA and was the daughter of the late Grady Glenn Mizell and Gladys

Williams Mizell. Mrs. Ricks and her late husband, were the owners of Ricks Merchandise and was a member of The Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Ricks;

an infant child, Renee Ricks; brothers, Kay Lindsay and William Landrum Mizell. Survivors include her son, James Edgar Ricks,

Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Lillie Mizell and Michael Clifton Harris; grandchildren, Michael Clifton Harris, Jr., James Edgar

Cole Harris, Anna Claire Harris, all of Lakeland FL; sisters, Loraine Stone of Macon, GA, Hilda Markette of Ambrose, GA,

Dorthalene Knowles of Deland, FL, Magdalene Gill of Hoboken, GA, Mandlon Blount of Reidsville, GA and Peggy Vickers of Wray,

GA. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, Georgia Chapter, 225 Second St., East,

Tifton, GA 31794. Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

RIDDELL, Iris Marie Wells Riddell


Mrs. Iris Marie Wells Riddell, age 81, passed away on December 18, 2015 in Tallahassee, FL, following an extended illness. Iris

was born September 16, 1934 in Chiefland, FL to her mother, Nicey Jane Wilson Sheffield. She was a member of Crosspoint

Baptist Fellowship. Iris was the longtime owner and operator of Pouncey's Restaurant in Perry for more than 40 years. She was

a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. Iris cared

about others and always looked for how she could minister and be a blessing to them. In her spare time, she enjoyed

birdwatching, riding in the woods, and spending time at her beach house. She was preceded in death by; her first husband,

James Tully Wells Jr.; her 2nd husband, Paul Riddell; a son, Terry Lynn Wells; and a step-son, Ralph Riddell. She is survived by 1

daughter, Kittye Wells of Perry; 1 son, James Tully (JoAnn) Wells of Perry; 1 sister, Florine Cope of Perry; 2 grandsons, J.T.

(Kim) Wells of Oakland, FL, and Joshua Wells of Perry; 2 great-grandsons, Jaxson and Teagon Wells; 2 step-sons, Barry

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(Beverly) Riddell of Chester, NH, and Paul (Carolyn) Riddell of Weare, NH; 1 step-daughter, Carol (Fred) Stoddard of Derry,

NH; as a well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Monday, December 21, 2015 at Crosspoint

Baptist Fellowship with interment in Pineview Memorial Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral

Home of Perry.

RIGDON, Angeline L. Rigdon


HOMERVILLE, Angeline Lucille Hinson Rigdon, 91, passed away Monday (May 26, 2008) in the Lakeland Villa Convalescence

Center, Lakeland, following an extended illness.She was born Feb.10, 1917 in Clinch County to the late Bryant Franklin Hinson and

Dicie James Hinson. She was a retired teacher for the Clinch County Elementary School and was a member of Argyle Methodist

Church and Antioch Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Rigdon Sr.; two brothers, Layton

Hinson and Bruce Hinson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and John Bass, of Homerville; one son and

daughter-in-law, Sonny and Camille Rigdon, of Homerville; one sister, Willie Jean Douglas, of Homerville; six grandchildren, Trey

and Patti Bass, of Lakeland, April and Steve Gano, of Valdosta, Jamie Bass, of Homerville, Martha Douglas, of Atlanta, Lauren

and Brad Murphy, of Savannah, and Seth Rigdon, of Homerville; six great-grandchildren, Nathan Bass and Walker Bass, all of

Lakeland, Aniston Gano, Stefie Gano and Grant Gano, all of Valdosta, and Jack Murphy, of Savannah; her beloved pet, Buster;

several nieces and nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Homerville Congregational

Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Antioch Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the

funeral home. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy maybe expressed by signing the

online registry at www.RoundtreeFuneralHome.net. Round tree Funeral Home is serving the Rigdon family.

RIGDON, Bobby Franklin Rigdon Sr.


Bobby Franklin Rigdon Sr., age 69, of Waycross, died Monday (March 26, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an

extended illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Leonard Franklin Rigdon and Millie Lee Suggs Rigdon, and made Waycross

his home for the majority of his life. He worked as a mechanic for Guy’s Automotive for many years and was an avid racecar fan

and fisherman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Fowler. He is survived by two children,

Bobby F. Rigdon Jr., of Blackshear, Christina (Mario) Alanis of Brunswick; his grandchildren, Bobby F. Rigdon III, Shelby Henry

Rigdon, Christina Nicole Rigdon, Nicholas Alanis, Jennifer Alanis, Kimberly Alanis, Sarah Alanis, Monica Alanis, Alberto Alanis,

Emmalee Alanis, Jerry Alanis, Mario Alanis Jr.; his brothers and sisters, Annie Carter of Waycross, Buddy (Lois) Rigdon of

Waycross, Frances Music of Dixie Union, Jimmy (Vickie) Lee of Plant City, FL, Shirley (Gene) Davis of Brantley County; and

numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service celebrating his life will be Saturday at Pine Valley Southern

Congregational Methodist Church. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RIGDON, Dennis Floyd Rigdon

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 1 May 2015)

Dennis Floyd Rigdon, age 63, of Lee, FL, passed away May 1, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born August

27, 1951 in Madison, FL. Dennis loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He worked many years for Florida Power in Crystal

River, FL and for the Pipe Fitters Union. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Rigdon; paternal grandparents,

William and Lou Annie Rigdon; maternal grandparents, T. J. and Beulah Smith; and one aunt, Bernice Smith Ezell. Dennis is

survived by his loving mother, Eunice Smith Rigdon; one sister and her husband, Connie (Bobby) Bozeman; 2 daughters, Kasey

Rigdon and Heather Bailey, and 3 sons, Dennis Floyd Rigdon, Jr., Justin Rigdon and Joseph Rigdon; and 9 grandchildren; 2

nephews, 1 niece and 4 great nephews and 2 great nieces. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2014 at Lee

First Baptist Church in Lee, FL. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice in lieu of flowers. Please note in the

memo section of your check that the contributions are for Madison. All local arrangements are being handled by Joe P. Burns

Funeral Homes of Madison.

RIGDON, Edith Allen Rigdon


Edith Allen Rigdon, age 97, went to be with the Lord Sunday (Sept. 24, 2017) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a short

illness. A native of Brunswick, she lived most of her life in Waycross where she retired as a surgical nurse for Dr. S. W. Clark

Jr. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, CoEd IV Sunday School Class, a 50-year member of the Okefenokee Order of

the Eastern Star Chapter No. 474, Waycross Woman’s Club, National Medical Assistance Organization, United Daughters of the

Confederacy and Satilla Care Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Grayson Allen and Sarah Jane Jones

Allen, husband, Woodrow Edward Rigdon, son, Willie Edward Rigdon, granddaughter, Lyn Rigdon Coleman, three brothers, Lacy

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Allen, Clell Allen and Jimmy Allen, and a sister, Lois Fyfe. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah (Farrell) McClelland of

Waycross, one son, Allen (Lana) Rigdon of Waycross, one grandson, Kenneth Edward Rigdon, of Concord, NC, great-

grandchildren, David Coleman Jr., Daniel Clinton Coleman, Laura Cathleen Coleman and Kellie Lyn Coleman all of Cairo, one

brother, Bill Allen of Waycross, and numerous folks that called her “Mama.” A funeral will be Saturday at Central Baptist

Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St.,

Waycross, GA 31501, or Hospice House Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements.

RIGDON, James M. Rigdon


ALMA — The Rev. James M. “J.M.” Rigdon, age 90, of Alma, died at his home Thursday (March 31, 2016) after an extended

illness. He was a native of Coffee County but lived most of his life in Bacon County. He was a son of the late Andrew Jackson

Rigdon and Rose Rigdon Rigdon and was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Douglas Rigdon, a brother, James Carlie

Rigdon, three sisters, Lorean Rigdon, Merrell Ellis, Louise Johnson, and a son-in-law, Louis Baskin Jr. The Rev. Rigdon was

retired from Scapa of Waycross after 32 years of employment, a retired minister, a member of Wesley Chapel Congregational

Methodist Church and a veteran of WW II having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include 1 son, Jimmy Carl (Wanda) Rigdon

of Alma; 3 daughters, Jeannine (Dwayne) Tanner of Manor, Ann (Billy) Scott and Janice (Chris) Helms both of Alma; 1 brother,

James Preston (Annette) Rigdon of Cussetta, GA; 1 sister, Valdese (W. C.) Yawn of Hazlehurst; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-

grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday at Wesley Chapel Congregational Methodist

Church. Interment will follow in Wolf Pit Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.

RIGDON, John Earl Rigdon


Mr. John Earl Rigdon, age 74, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a

short illness. John was born in Alma, GA on April 9, 1943, to the late John Ira Rigdon and Alma Lott Rigdon; besides his parents

two sisters preceded him in death, Genieve Meeks and Mary Yvonne Batten. He was a Wal Mart truck driver for many years, a

member of Wolf Pit Church and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Rigdon is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy Hand Rigdon,

two children, John Darren (Debbie)) Rigdon and Marcy (Jayson) Chancey of Alma, two brothers, Gerald (Kathryn) Rigdon of

Kingsland, GA, and Randy (Wendy) Rigdon of Alamo, GA, one sister, Connie (Josh) Davis of Douglas, GA, and four grandchildren,

Ryan and Lexie Chancey, Devin and Cameron Rigdon. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Crosby Funeral

Home. Interment will follow in Mercer Cemetery.

RIGDON, Joseph Eugene Rigdon


JESUP — Joseph Eugene “Gene” Rigdon, age 81, of Jesup, died Saturday (Jan. 28, 2017) at his residence after an extended

illness. The Ware County native lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was a 52-year former member of Jesup First

Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was active with the youth department. In 2013, he became a member of Calvary

Baptist Church and was active with the Gideon Program, served with the Baptist Missions Board in several overseas areas, a

former Mason, National Guardsman and 38-year retiree from ITT Rayonier. He enjoyed being with his family and spending time

with friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Mildred Rigdon, sister, Mavis Broach, brothers, Charles and Bert

Rigdon. Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Frances Crawford Rigdon of Jesup; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa (Rock) Morris

of Odum, Gena (Joe) Ierardi of Jesup, Angela Rigdon of Odum; sister, Marion Blackstock of Waycross; grandchildren, Kasey and

Krystal Keith, Kevin and Chelsie Morris, Zach and Ashlyn Fultz, Sidney Steverson III, Anna Steverson, Alex Ierardi and Brad

Ieradi; great-grandchildren, Karson Grace Keith and William Rigdon Fultz; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will

be today at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Odum City Cemetery. Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in


RIGDON, Lou Annie Rigdon


Mrs. Lou Annie Rigdon, age 81, died Tuesday at her home near Lee. She was born in Georgia but had lived in Florida a number of

years. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She is survived by one son Floyd Rigdon and two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Hendrix

of Clyattville, GA and Mrs. A. A. Collins of Jacksonville Beach and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in

Beulah Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

RIGDON, Lucille Rigdon

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Lucille Rigdon, 89, of Altoona, Fla., died Thursday (Sept. 22, 2005) in Altoona, Fla. Born in Pierce County, she moved to Florida

from Waycross in 1966. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include two sons,

Albert Walker, of Waycross, and Robert Walker, of Umatilla, Fla.; three daughters, Mary Francis Rigdon, of Umatilla, Fla., Alice

Christine Thomas, of Olive Branch, Miss., and Juanita Roundtree, of Altoona, Fla.; one brother, Robert Manning, of Yulee, Fla.;

two sisters, Hazel Wilson, of Bothell, Wash., and Bertha Johnson, of Blackshear; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and

26 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel in Umatilla, Fla. Burial

will follow at Lakeside Memory Gardens in Eustis, Fla. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 8.

Beyers Funeral Home of Umatilla, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.

RIGDON, Robert Hugh Rigdon Sr.

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA, 2 December 2016)

Robert Hugh Rigdon Sr., age 85, of Waycross, GA passed away Thursday, December 2, 2016 in Brooks County at the Fellowship

Home. He was born on July 31, 1931 to the late James Collier & Beulah Smith Rigdon. He was proceeded in death by his wife of

62 years, Dorothy Rigdon. Mr. Rigdon served in the Navy during the Korean War as a deep sea diver a part of the Destroyer

Tender. He enjoyed traveling and adventures with the family, walking on the beach, loved camping, sailing, and flying his plane.

Survivors include a son, Robert Hugh Rigdon Jr. of San Diego, CA; son, Dennis Michael Rigdon of Las Vegas, NV; daughter,

Rhonda Rigdon Eriksen of Bend, OR; a sister, Billye Sue Tomlinson of Homerville, GA; brother, James C. Rigdon of Homerville,

GA; sister, Sandra Leigh Rigdon Cleveland of Palm Bay, FL. As per his wishes he will be cremated and no formal services will be

held. Mr. Rigdon's family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.

RIGDON, Sarah Lee Rigdon


Sarah Lee Rigdon, age 50, died suddenly Tuesday (May 10, 2016) at Parkwest Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in

Waycross and lived most of her life here before moving to Jacksonville several years ago. She was a former waitress and also

attended Sonrise Worship Center in Mayport, FL. She was a daughter of the late Tony Brown Bennett and Josephine Smith

Bennett. She is survived by a son, Anthony Rigdon of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Jolena Beaty of Waycross; two grandchildren;

two brothers, Rusty Bennett of Jacksonville, FL, and Ricky Bennett of Waycross; a sister, Cheryl Smith of Jacksonville, FL; and

numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday at Telmore Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

the arrangements.

RIGGINS, Betty Lou Dobbs Riggins


Mrs. Betty Lou Dobbs Riggins, age 76 of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at coffee Regional Medical

Center in Douglas, GA. Ms. Riggins, a native of Coffee County, GA was born June 8, 1933. She was the daughter of the late

Harmon and Minnie Rowell Dobbs. She was a retired steam-stress and widow of the late Johnny David Riggins. She was a

member of Salem Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughter: Brenda (Andrew) Thomas of Douglas, GA; sons: Lamar

David Riggins of Douglas, GA, Jerry Lynn (Scarlett) Riggins of Pearson, GA; grandchildren: Andy Thomas, Brooke Thomas, Shawn

Riggins, Johnny Riggins and Shanna Anthony and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, September 17,

2009, at Salem Holiness Baptist Church. Burial followed in the New Hope Church Cemetery near Ambrose GA. Sims Funeral


RIGGINS, Charles Riggins


Mr. Charles Riggins, age 63, of Ambrose passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center

following an extended illness. Mr. Riggins, a native of Irwin County, retired from the Department of Transportation Road

Division. He was the son of the late Robert Jackson Riggins. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Timothy Riggins.

Mr. Riggins attended the Wray Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Christine McCallum of Waycross and

Elva Riggins of Snipesville; mother, Elva Royal of Ambrose; two sisters, Joann Lott of Ambrose and Jacqueline Weldon of Ocilla;

six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services were Thursday,

September 22, 2011, at the Wray Holiness Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Wray Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home


RIGGINS, Charles Windell Riggins


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Charles Windell Riggins, age 68, died Sunday (Aug. 27, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended

illness. He was a native of Waycross, but lived most of his life in Brantley County. In 2003, he retired from Boilermaker Local

26 in Savannah after 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ivey Riggins and Beulah Mae Carter Riggins,

one son, Charles Anthony Riggins, two brothers, Walter and Joseph Riggins, and one nephew, Eric Riggins. Survivors include his

wife, Janice Crews Riggins of Brantley County; three grandchildren, Lanie (Justin) Ennis, Molly Myer and Colby Riggins all of

Brantley County; four great-grandchildren, Trig, Tuck, Thatcher and Teller; daughter-in-law, Mary K. Riggins; special niece,

Maggie McArthur; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service

will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home.

RIGGINS, Harold Riggins Jr.


ATLANTA — Harold “Hal” Riggins Jr., age 46, passed away Saturday (March 21, 2015) at the Kennestone Medical Center

following a sudden illness. Born in Miami, FL Nov. 27, 1967, he lived in Pierce County for several years before moving to Atlanta

10 years ago. He was a 1986 graduate of Pierce County High School and was a proud member of the PCHS Bears baseball team.

Following high school, he still enjoyed playing softball with several of his buddies. He was the former owner of A-1 Economic

Exterminating and was currently working in the funeral industry in administration and grounds maintenance for Lincoln Family

Group. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, loved the Georgia Bulldogs, and was of the Baptist faith. He will be

remembered for his big heart, willingness to help anyone in need and being a friend to everyone. He was the son of Harold

Riggins Sr. Survivors include his mother, Peggy Cardone Riggins, of Blue Ridge; his sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Mac

Dixon, of Waycross; nieces and nephew, Lead Dixon, Megan Dixon and Brad Dixon; great-nephews, Maddox McAlpin and Jaxson

Douberly; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral will be held Thursday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be

in the Blackshear Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

RIGGINS, Lamar David Riggins


Mr. Lamar David Riggins, age 56, Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center

following an extended illness. Mr. Riggins was born on July 1, 1954, to the late Johnny David and Betty Lou Dobbs Riggins in

Douglas, GA. He was employed by the Coffee County Road Department for 16 years. Funeral services were Sunday, January 30,

2011, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Survivors include 1 daughter: Shonna (Sammie)

Anthony; 2 grandchildren, Haley and Bailey Anthony, Hazlehurst, GA; 1 sister: Brenda (Andrew) Thomas, Douglas, GA; 1 brother:

Jerry (Scarlett) Riggins, Pearson, GA; nieces and nephews.

RIGGINS, Margaret Cardone Riggins


BLUE RIDGE — Margaret “Peggy” Cardone Riggins, age 97, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday (Feb. 1, 2019) at the PruittHealth

Nursing Home in Blue Ridge. Born in Kingston, NY, June 9, 1921, she lived in Pierce County for almost 30 years prior to moving to

Blue Ridge 13 years ago. She was a homemaker but while in Blackshear she was known as “Mrs. Peggy” by many little boys and

girls who she kept at her home daycare. She was a very kindhearted woman who loved her family, all children, and, while they

were winning, the Atlanta Braves. She was a member of the Blackshear First United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of

the late Ramond Nicholas and Margaret Balestrieri Cardone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Riggins Sr.,

a son, Harold Riggins Jr., and her brother, Paul Cardone. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Mac Dixon,

of Delray Beach, FL; her son, Ray Riggins, of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Leah Dixon, Brad Dixon and Megan (Travis)

Glausier; four great-grandchildren, Maddox McAlpin, Jaxson Williams, Wyatt Luke and Cooper Glausier; and several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Blackshear

Cemetery. The family kindly requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Blackshear,

GA 31516.

RIGGINS, Rastus Riggins


BLACKSHEAR — Rastus Riggins, age 97, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 15, 2015) at the Pierce County Nursing Home.

Born in Blackshear, Oct. 22, 1918, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was a farmer but in his younger days, he worked at

Schreiber’s Department Store in Blackshear as well as co-owned a community grocery store with his late brother, Edwin. He was

the oldest member of the Pierce County Hunting Club, enjoyed sitting on the bench in front of Wall’s IGA and visiting with

people, and picked up many golf balls over the years at the Lakeview Golf Club next to his home. He was a son of the late

Nicholas Lawton and Ocie Dixon Riggins. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Waunella Tuten, and by all nine of his

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brothers, B. Fay, Alvin, Virgil, R.C., twins, Edgar and Edwin, Harold, Riley and Ray Riggins. Survivors include 2 sisters and

brothers-in-law, Dottie (Milton) Harper and Ferrell (Charles) Bryant all of Blackshear; 6 sisters-in-law, Mary Griner, Betty

Riggins, Roxie Riggins, Jean Riggins and Eloise Johnson all 5 of Blackshear, and Peggy Riggins of Blue Ridge; numerous nieces,

nephews and several other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Blackshear

Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to a charity of one’s

choosing.

RIGGINS, Ruby Nell Harris Riggins


Mrs. Ruby Nell Harris Riggins of Valdosta, age 78, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Langdale Hospice House following a brief

illness. Ms. Riggins was born in Sylacauga, AL on May 22, 1932 to the late Eddie Ulysses and Clara Estelle Jones Harris. She

graduated from Dadeville High School in Dadeville, AL before moving to Georgia where she furthered her education at Perry

Business College. She made her home in Homerville before moving to Valdosta 30 years ago. Ms. Riggins was a member of Bells

and Bows Square Dance Club, she enjoyed playing cards with her friends at the Senior Center and was an avid Atlanta Braves

Baseball fan. She was a member of First Baptist Church and The Joy/Fidelis Sunday School Class, Valdosta. Survivors include

her husband, James Loran Riggins of Valdosta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Orrin & Luann Deason of Tifton, J.R. and

Tina Riggins of Valdosta; one daughter and son-in-law, Terri & Harold Wayne Lloyd of Homerville; six grandchildren, Chasity

Lloyd Luke (Tommy) of Valdosta, Blair Branch of Atlanta, Nate Branch (Jessica) of Moultrie, Harold Wayne Lloyd, II of

Waycross, Emma Lloyd Strickland (Charles) of Ludowici and Owen Riggins of Valdosta; five great grandchildren, Stetson & Evan

Strickland of Ludowici, Harold Wayne Lloyd, III of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Gabe & Gracey Luke of Valdosta. Also survived

are two sisters, Cluedie Harris Cannon of Sylacauga, AL and Christine Harris Patten (Harold) of Birmingham, AL; four brothers,

Elgin Harris (Doris) of Jackson's Gap AL, Linwood Harris of Sylacauga, AL, Dewayne Harris (Nancy) of Sherman, TX and Edward

Harris of Valdosta as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Ms. Riggins was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Harris

of Homerville and Leavis Harris of Anniston, AL; a grandson, Robert Jay Deason of Tifton; and her parents. A funeral service

was held in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 24. Interment followed at McLane Riverview

Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Langdale Hospice House or First Baptist Church

Food Bank, Valdosta.

RIGGINS, Shirley K. Riggins

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 17 July 2018)

DAY, FL: Shirley K. Riggins, age 80, died July 17, 2018 at her home in Day, FL. A graveside service will be Monday, July 23, 2018

at Day Cemetery in Day, FL. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and lived in Jacksonville, FL most of her life before moving to Day in

2005. She was a Christian and was an avid Facebook fan. She loved crosswords puzzles and game shows. She was a Customer

Service Representative for ABC Liquors for 18 years and was retired from there. She was very young-at-heart and especially

loved fishing with a cane pole. She was predeceased by her husband, James C. Riggins and by her grandson, Ryan Matthews. She

is survived by a son, Jimmy Riggins, Jr., Day, FL, two daughters, Janis Murray, Jacksonville, FL, and Ryan Lewis, Taylor County,

FL, two sisters-in-law, Cecilia Winover and Kathleen Fabanni, both of Monticello, FL, six grandchildren, and 2 great-

grandchildren.

RIGGS, George Riggs Sr.


Deacon George R. Riggs Sr., 76, died Sunday (Sept. 11, 2005) at his home, 1506 Myers St., after an illness. He was a native of

Portal, but had lived in Waycross for many years. He was a member of New Grant Chapel Baptist Church and a custodian at

Waresboro Elementary School. Survivors include eight daughters, Elizabeth Nermans (Ronald), Linda Riggs Henry and Brenda

Taylor (Collaus), all of Waycross, Aretha Simpson of Brunswick, Elizabeth Elaine Colquitt (Malcom) of Tucson, Ariz., Nicole Riggs

and Victoria Riggs, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Prudence Riggs of Texas; six sons, George R. Riggs Jr. (Dorothy), Daniel Riggs,

Otis Riggs (Annette), Alvin Riggs (Igene), all of Waycross, Ernest Riggs (Renee) of Atlanta and Gregory Riggs of Philadelphia,

Pa.; two sisters, Bernice Mosley and Beatrice Mosely, both of Portal; and a host of grandchildren and other relatives. Friends

are being received at the Riggs residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral

Home.

RIGGS, George R. Riggs Sr.


Funeral for Deacon George R. Riggs Sr., 76, who died Sunday (Sept. 11, 2005) will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at New Grant Chapel

Baptist Church with Bishop Dr. Michael Angelo James officiating. Friends are being received at the Riggs residence, 1506 Myers

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St., and Thursday from 6 to 8 at New Grant Chapel Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at noon Friday. Burial

will be in Oakland Cemetery. He was a native of Portal, but had lived in Waycross for many years. His parents were the late

Darvin Riggs Sr. and Linnie Donaldson Riggs. He was a member of New Grant Chapel Baptist Church where he served as chairman

of the deacon board, superintendent of Sunday School, a district leader, member of the trustee board and the men's choir. He

was employed for 36 years as a custodian at Waresboro Elementary School and was a former bus driver. He is survived by eight

daughters, Dorothy Elizabeth Nermans (Ronald), Linda Riggs Henry and Brenda Taylor (Collaus), all of Waycross, Arletha "Susie"

Simpson, of Brunswick, Elizabeth "Elaine" Colquitt (Malcom), of Tucson, AZ, Nicole Riggs and Victoria Riggs, both of

Jacksonville, Fla., and Prudence Riggs, of Texas; six sons, George R. Riggs Jr. (Dorothy), Daniel Riggs, Otis Riggs (Annette) and

Alvin Riggs (Igene), all of Waycross, Ernest Riggs (Renee), of Atlanta and Gregory Riggs, of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters,

Bernice Mosley (Charlie) and Beatrice Mosley, both of Portal; one aunt, Agnes Warner, of Twin City; one sister-in-law, Mae Jean

Riggs, of Roxburg, Ma.; 35 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. Arrangements are with Fluker

Funeral Home.

RIGONI, Diane Adele Rigoni


Mrs. Diane Adele Rigoni, 77, of Perry, FL, passed away Thursday December 30, 2010 at her residence following an extended

illness. Mrs. Rigoni was born January 8, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to the late, Frank M. and Mildred Ester Duffie. She moved from

Blue Island, IL, to Perry in 1957 where she later would become the co-founder and co-owner of M.A. Rigoni, Inc. Mrs. Rigoni was

a member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry where she was actively involved in the SHARE food program and the

Circle of Women. She was a board member of the Taylor County Community Friends as well as Love In The Name Of Christ. She

was also co-director of the Heritage House Clothes Closet. In her spare time, Mrs. Rigoni enjoyed playing bridge, traveling,

reading, watching Florida Gator Football, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in

death by her husband Matthew “M. A.” Rigoni in 1995. Mrs. Rigoni is survived by, 2 sons, Charles “Chuck” (Dianne) Rigoni, of

Valdosta, GA, and Chris (Michelle) Rigoni, of Pensacola, FL, 1 daughter, Pam Rigoni (Greg) Parker, of Perry, 6 grandchildren,

Christine, Ben, Chelsea, Jerod, Adam, and Matthew, as well as numerous other relatives. Funeral service for Mrs. Rigoni will be

Sunday January 2, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Perry. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. In lieu

of flowers donations may be made to either the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. All

arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RIGSBY, Evelyn Rigsby


Mrs. Evelyn Rigsby, age 92, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016, at her residence following an

extended illness. Mrs. Rigsby was born on September 23, 1923, in McRae, GA, to the late James Patterson Webb and Lonnie

Mae Graham Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard S. Rigsby. Survivors include her son, Raymond Douglas

of Bonaire, GA; stepson, Eddie Gene Rigsby of Florida; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews,

cousins, and other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Broxton United Methodist Church.

Interment followed at Reedy Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RIGSBY, Jimmy Luke Rigsby

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, April 19, 2014)

Graveside services for Jimmy Luke Rigsby, age 88 of Thomasville will be Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Laurel Hill Cemetery on 5th

Street. Mr. Rigsby died April 19 at home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Augustus D. Rigsby and Effie Luke

Rigsby. Mr Rigsby served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Doyle. He was later employed by Bell

Telephone Service, was a cattle buyer for Sunnyland Packing Company for many years and worked for Dixon Exterminators. Mr.

Rigsby was known by many of his friends as "Birdlegs", was an avid fisherman, hunter and premiere spinner of tall tales at the

"Plaza Round Table". He is survived by his wife Virginia Mitchell Rigsby, 1 sister-in-law Dorothy Rigsby; his children, Fondren

(Melissa) Rigsby and Fred Rigsby of both Thomasville and Ginny (Jack) Gross of Cincinnati, OH. His grandchildren include Kate

Huelsman of Cincinnati, OH, Heather Attaway of Buford, GA, Elizabeth Reeder of Charleston, SC, Mitchell Rigsby of

Lawrenceville, GA and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

RIGSBY, Michael D. Rigsby


Michael D. “Mickey” Rigsby, 78, died Tuesday evening (Aug. 21, 2012) at Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness.

Born to the late Letha McCarthy Rigsby and Marvin Hudson “Bo” Rigsby on May 15, 1934, he was a life-long resident of

Waycross except for 37 months spent in the United States Marine Corps. He was also preceded in death by a brother Marvin H.

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Rigsby Jr. He enlisted in the Marines in 1949 at the age of 15 and one-half years old. He was a 60mm mortar gunner and squad

leader with Baker Company of the 1st Marines in Korea. His regimental commander was the legendary Marine Corps icon

“Chesty” Puller. He participated in the assault and seizure of Inchon, the capture and securing of Seoul and the Wonsan-

Hungnam-Chosin campaign in North Korea. He left the Marines in August 1953 with the rank of sergeant. He went to work at

the Waycross Post Office in 1953 and retired in 1989 with 35 and one-half years of postal service. At retirement he was the

supervisor of delivery and collection. Prior to his promotion to a management position, he served as president of the local branch

of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. After postal retirement he worked eight years with the Ware County

Recreation Department as a scorekeeper for softball and baseball, scorekeeper in basketball and in the weigh-in section for

football games. He became a board member on the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. After several years as

vice president he was elected the president from 1996 until 2011 when he stepped down for health reasons. The board of

directors accorded him president emeritus status beginning in 2012. He was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at the

banquet in March. He was a member of the “Chosin Few,” an exclusive fraternity of the survivors of the Chosin Reservoir battle

in November-December 1950. He was instrumental in the celebration of the Marine Corps birthday banquet around Nov. 10

every year. He was banquet chairman and master of ceremonies for many years. His church membership was at Trinity United

Methodist Church. He was a member of the John Wesley Sunday School Class, serving as both treasurer and president. He also

served as secretary of the Trinity Church Council for three years and was also a member of the Trinity Board of Trustees. He

is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Lovett Rigsby; one son, Eddie Rigsby; one daughter, Melanie Ann Rigsby Sanders (Ed);

a granddaughter, Melanie Kay Rigsby Cox (Tommy); and two great-granddaughters, Carrie and Cassie Cox; nieces, nephews and

other relatives. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501 or

to Hospice House Satilla 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Music Funeral

Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Members of the John Wesley Sunday School Class and the Waycross-Ware

County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors are asked to gather at the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. Friday to serve as

honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o’clock this evening at Music Funeral Home.

RIGSBY, Myrtle L. Rigsby

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 21 August 2015)

Myrtle L. Rigsby, age 101, of Sale City, died Friday, August 2015 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham. A memorial service

will be Tuesday, August 25 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. Born in Camilla, GA on April 12, 1914, she was the daughter of the

late E. Perry and Martha Belle Lastinger. Mrs. Rigsby was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Judson L. Rigsby, Sr.

She was the mother of three children, Peggy Braun of Sale City, Judson Rigsby, Jr. of Loganville and Rebecca Sharp of Pelham;

grandmother to nine and great grandmother to nine. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Georgia Chapter of the

Alzheimer's Association.

RIGSBY, Virginia Rigsby


Virginia “Billie” Rigsby of Thomasville died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Archbold Medical Center. Services will be

Saturday, December 3, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Thomasville and interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, with

a private graveside service. She was born March 11, 1933, in Thomasville to the late Fondren Mitchell and the late Virginia

Smith Mitchell. She and the late Jimmy Luke Rigsby, who died April 14, 2014, were married October 15, 1952. She was a

member of First United Methodist Church of Thomasville and was a retired sales clerk at the Gift Shop. She was the

Thomasville Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year in 1973, was a Camp Arrow board member for many years, a Salvation

Army board member for many years, on the board of directors for the Thomasville YMCA, awarded the Thomasville Rotary Club

Award for Vocational Excellence in 1992 and on the Camp Piney Woods board of directors. Survivors are: a son, Fondren and

Melissa Rigsby of Thomasville; a daugther, Ginny and Jack Gross of Cincinnati, OH; a son, Fred Rigby of Thomasville; a grandson,

Mitchell and Katie Rigby of Russiaville, IN: granddaughters, Heather and Brandon Attaway of Buford, Kate and Chad Huelsman

of Cincinnati and Liz and Chad Reeder of Charleston, SC; great-granddaughters Ansley Rigsby of Russiaville, IN, Addison

Attaway and Ella Attaway of Buford, great-grandson William Huelsman of Cincinnati, great-granddaughter Caroline Huelsman of

Cincinnati, great-grandchildren Carson, Jack and Hank Reeder of Charleston; sister-in-law Dorothy Rigsby of Thomasville; sister

Weebo Watkins of Lakeland, FL; sister Augusta and Bubba Braswell of Greensboro, NC; cousin Buck and Leila Mitchell; and

numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Carol Scott. In lieu of flowers,

memorials may be made to the local Salvation Army, 514 N. Madison St., Thomasville GA 31792.

RILES, Robert Joughin Riles

(Abstracted from the 22 February 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

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Corporal Robert Joughin Riles, age 96, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at McGraw Center for

Caring, in Jacksonville. Corporal Riles was born on March 17, 1921, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert Jefferson Riles and

Evelyn Pearl Joughin Riles. He served in the WWII, 5th medical battalion in the United States Marine Corps in battle of Iwo

Jima. Corporal Riles was a pilot and flight instructor in Jacksonville, FL, a past president of the Lion’s club in Waycross, GA, also

active with the Lion’s camp for the blind. He had a love for Doberman pincher dogs that he worked with daily as messenger dogs

while serving in WWII. His loving pet, a handsome boxer (Warbuck) was his constant companion in last years. He is survived by

his nieces Gaye and husband Todd Cook of Bluffton, SC. Joye J. and husband Mel Pugh of Douglas, GA, Jana and husband Carl

Collins of Brazelton, GA, Susan and husband Terrance Paulk of Fitzgerald, GA, Sheila Ann Griffin of GA; nephews Stanton and

Donna Meeks of Waycross, GA, Robert and wife Ann Dix, III of Jacksonville, FL, Randall Dix of Jacksonville, FL, Ricky Dix of

Jacksonville, FL, Thomas Griffin of Grey, GA, Eric Griffin, and special Cousin Lula Joughin Dovi of Tampa, FL; sister-in-law,

Geraldine Robertson of Brazelton, GA. and Geneva Griffin of Perry, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife Clydie Paulk Riles.

The funeral service was Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the Henderson Chapel. Interment followed at Henderson Chapel

Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RILES, Willie Horace Riles Jr.


The funeral for Willie Horace "Bill" Riles Jr., 64, of Thomasville, who died Wednesday (Aug. 26, 2009) will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Thomasville. Bishop Travis Mitchell will officiate. Interment is in

Laurel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Allen & Allen Funeral Home, Thomasville. He died

at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born Jan. 6, 1945 in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Willie Horace and Louise

Virginia Rittle Riles Sr. He was married to Joe Ann Mobley Riles, who preceded him in death. He was a salesman for Riles

Trampolines. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Riles, a grandson, Taylor, Riles, a brother, Gene Riles, and a sister,

Angela Riles. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Frank Barnes, of Merrillville; a daughter-in-law, Cherie

Riles, of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandchildren, Randall Riles, Cody Riles, Avery Barnes and Frank Barnes; sisters and brothers-in-law,

Lois and Joel Hendricks, of Shelby, NC, Julia and Stan Rauls, of Sumter, SC, and Nancy and Jerome Reeder, of Baltimore, MD;

and numerous nieces and nephews.

RILEY, Bob Riley


Bob Riley, aged about 70, well known colored resident and longtime valued employee of the Town of Madison, died early Monday

morning at his home in southwest Madison. He was taken ill during the night. Bob is survived by his aged wife, seven children and

several grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Damascus Church with interment following in the Madison

cemetery.

RILEY, Emily Rose Hanna Riley

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 April 2015)

Emily Rose Hanna Riley, age 74, of Mary Esther, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at West Florida Hospital following

an extended illness. Mrs. Riley was born on July 6, 1940, in Douglas, GA to the late George M. Hanna and Esther Elizabeth Deeb

Hanna. Survivors include her husband, Donald George Riley of Mary Esther, FL; 1 daughter, Leslie Maureen Smith of Blakely, GA;

1 daughter-in-law, Sandra Cooke Lumpkin of Hahira, GA; 2 brothers, George M. Hanna, Jr. of Brevard, NC and Richard P.

(Stephanie) Hanna of Fayette, AL; 1 sister, Darlene Hanna Hogan of Suwanee, GA; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and

several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sons, John Lumpkin and James Hoyt Lumpkin, Jr., and a

sister, Geraldine Patricia Hanna. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Paul Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RILEY, Gloria J. Riley


A celebration of life service for Gloria J. Riley will be Saturday at Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, 711 West Forrest

Avenue in Homerville. A burial and committal service will follow immediately in Pine Forrest Cemetery. She was born on Feb. 2,

1956 in Pearson to Ira Riley and Ida Mae Malone. She passed away Monday (May 25, 2015) at Holly Hill Nursing Home in

Valdosta after an illness. She is survived by Addis Bell Jr., Mary Ann Grady, Tony Bell, Jerome Riley and Edna Riley and aunts,

uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home.

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(Abstracted from the September 13, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

The funeral for the Rev. Joe Lewis Riley, 70, of Twin Oaks Convalescent Center, Alma, formerly of Mershon, will be Sunday at

Union Chapel Baptist Church, 3572 Pine Road, Mershon. Burial will follow in the Church Yard Cemetery. The family will assemble

at 3552 Pine Road. He was born in 1945 to the late R. W. and Thelma Riley. He attended the schools of Pierce County. In his

adult life he was employed with the Peoples Bank, now known as the Heritage Bank, until his health failed. He was ordained into

the ministry and became youth pastor at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He also became the pastor of Tremount

Temple in Lumber City and Pine View Church in Baxley. He was married to Maggie Futch Riley. He departed this life Monday

(Sept. 9, 2013) at Bacon County Hospital. Preceding him in death were his parents. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving

wife, Maggie Riley; 3 sons, Joe Lewis Riley Jr., of Statesboro, Timothy Riley, of Mershon, James Brown, of Waycross; aunts,

Sheryl Lee Peacock, Ruthie Mae Harris, both of Brunswick, Twilla Williams and Bernice Tyson, both of Douglas, Florence Givens,

Mary Hillary and Patsie Givens, all of Brunswick, Helen Lawrence, of Woodbine; uncles, Perry Deloach, of Washington, DC,

Joseph Givens, Ruben Givens, both of Baxley, and Frank Givens, of Hazlehurst; 3 sisters, Connie Anderson Gordon (Theo),

Atlanta, Theresa White, Daytona, FL, and Janie Henderson, Bristol; a devoted niece, Flossie Parrish, of Mershon; and nieces,

nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc., Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RILEY, Linda Riley

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 1, 2010)

HOMERVILLE, Linda Riley, 48, of Homerville, died Saturday (May 29, 2010) at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta after

an illness. She was a native of Homerville where she attended public schools. Her parents were the late Ira Ball Sr. and Ida Mae

Ball. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Ira Riley Jr., Chad Riley, Sammie Riley and Artis L. Bell, and two special

aunts, Rutha Mae Coleman and Sylvia Ann Malone. Survivors include two sons, Carlo Riley and Victor Moten, both of Homerville; a

step-father, Addis Bell Sr., of Homerville; five sisters, Gloria Riley, Mary Ann Grady, Edna Mae Riley (Otis), all of Homerville,

Jan Riley and Marie Riley, of Jesup; five brothers, Jerome Riley (Kaye), of Argyle, Addis Bell Jr. (Leola), Donald Bell, both of

Homerville, Tony Bell, of Tampa, Fla., and Coma Riley (Angela), of Lakeland; three uncles; five aunts; and a host of other

relatives. Friends are being received at the home of her sister, Mary Ann Grady, 33 North Gate Road, Homerville. Funeral

arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.

RILEY, Linda Riley


A celebration of life for Linda Riley, 48, of Homerville, who died Saturday (May 29, 2010) will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at

Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ in Homerville with Pastor Earnestine Jones officiating. Burial will be in Pine Forest

Cemetery in Homerville. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home in Homerville. Friends may also

call at the home of her sister, Mary Ann Grady, 33 North Gate Road, Homerville. She was a native of Homerville where she

attended public schools. Her parents were the late Ira Bell Sr. and Ida Mae Bell. She was also preceded in death by four

brothers, Ira Riley Jr., Chad Riley, Sammie Riley, Artis L. Bell and two special aunts, Rutha Mae Coleman and Sylvia Ann Malone.

Survivors include two sons, Carlo Riley and Victor Moten, both of Homerville; step-father, Addis Bell Sr., of Homerville; five

sisters, Gloria Riley, Mary Ann Grady, Edna Mael Riley (Otis), all of Homerville, Jan Riley and Marie Riley, of Jesup; five

brothers, Jerome Riley (Kaye), of Argyle, Addis Bell Jr. (Leola) and Donald Bell, both of Homerville, Tony Bell, of Tampa, Fla.,

and Coma Riley (Angela), of Lakeland; three uncles, Herman Malone (Ida Bell), J. T. Malone and Arthur Lee Malone (Minnie), all

of Homerville; five aunts, Artesia Riley, of Homerville, Rosena Tippins, Gracie Cooper, Magaree' Riley, all of Jesup, and Luella

Riley, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker

Funeral Home.

RILEY, Lisa Gaye Rutherford Riley

(Abstracted from 23 May 2019 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Lisa Gaye Rutherford Riley passed to heaven peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 17, 2019. Lisa was born on June 2, 1958, in

Lakeland, FL. She grew up in Lamont, FL, loved life and lived in many places. She worked for many years as a veterinary tech

because of her love of animals. Lisa was living in Tallahassee when she suffered a major stroke in 2010 that resulted in left side

paralysis. She never lost her vivacious and witty spirit and continued to be a celebrity everywhere she went. She was preceded

in death by her father, Samuel H. Rutherford, of Lakeland, FL; her mother, Gay N. Hammac Braswell of Madison, FL; her

brother, Terrell D. Rutherford, of Lamont, FL; and her husband, Leo Riley. She is survived by her siblings: Shirley Quinn of

Crawfordville, FL; Samuel (Jackie) Rutherford, of Monticello, FL; Lucinda Rosebush of Tallahassee, FL; and Mary Donna Pippin of

Madison, FL; 12 nieces / nephews and 18 grand-nieces / nephews. Lisa's suffering is over and she is reunited with her parents,

brother, lost friends and beloved husband. Her life will be celebrated by everyone who was lucky enough to know her and she

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will forever be in our hearts. Lifesong Funerals & Cremations (lifesongfunerals.com or (850) 627-1111) is assisting the family

with arrangements.

RILEY, Lula Shackleford McClellan Riley


Lula Shackleford McClellan Riley, age 83, died Sunday in Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach following an extended illness. Mrs.

Riley was born in Madison County and spent much of her life here. She later moved to St. Petersburg where she lived many

years before moving to Ormond Beach. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Shackelford, a prominent pioneer

family of Madison County. She is survived by one brother, A. W. Shackelford, of Madison, and one sister, Mrs. Cornelia

Shackelford Sharp, of Fort Lauderdale and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Beggs

Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. (SHACKELFORD/SHACKLEFORD spelled both ways and was transcribed

just as it stated in the obituary.)

RILEY, Martha Fergurson Riley


Martha F. Riley was born on February 10, 1917 to the late Gus and Georgia Fergurson in Madison, FL. Martha Fergurson Riley

was married to the late Cornelius Riley. Martha Riley was baptized into Christ's Body and was currently a member of the

Southside Church of Christ. She departed this life on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Martha Riley leaves her loving and

wonderful memories to be cherished by her two sons, David Riley, Valdosta, GA; and Wilbur J (Liana M.) Riley, San Antonio, TX;

grandchildren, Cornelius Riley, III, Velma J. Wood, Brien Riley, Anthony Riley, Catherine Riley, Christopher C. Riley, and Robert

J. Riley; great-grandchildren, Austin D. Pacholke, Andreas J. Riley, Nariya N. Riley, and Justine Riley; and great-great

grandchildren, Ija Jackson, Ariyona Manghram, Brayder Barrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Riley, Sr., and by Cornelius Riley, Jr., and Willie Riley. Graveside services

will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, GA. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the

family.

RILEY, Mattie Riley


Mattie Riley, age 41, died at her home in Madison Sunday, May 15th after an extended illness. She was born in Brooks County,

GA and had lived here for 35 years. Survivors are one son, five sisters, three brothers and a number of other relatives. Funeral

services will be held Saturday May 21st in the Mt. Zion AME Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

RILEY, Sally Ann Riley

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate October 10th, 2012)

Sally Ann Riley, 68, formerly of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Barbara

McLeod. She was born in Manhattan, NY on April 28, 1944 to the late Ignazio and Josephine (Castanza) Alfano. She was of the

Catholic faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Hall. Her survivors include: daughter

and son-in-law: Sally Riley Pisano and Robert Pisano, Jr. of San Tan Valley, AZ, daughter: Barbara McLeod of Naylor,

grandchildren: Heather and Keegan Boyd, Robert and Esther Pisano III, Andrew McLeod, Jessika and J.R. Phillips, Destiny-Faith

McLeod, great-grandchild: Logan Boyd, and 1 brother and sister-in-law: Al and Carm Alfano. As per her wishes she will be

cremated and no formal funeral services will be held at this time. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.

RILEY, Wendell H. Riley


The funeral for Wendell H. Riley, 53, of Homerville, who died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2009), will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at

Antioch Baptist Church in Homerville with the Rev. Jackie Harris officiating. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Friends may

call at the home of his mother, 32 Hardee St., Homerville, and this evening from 6 to 8 at Fluker Funeral Home in Homerville.

He was a native of Homerville where he received his formal education from the public school system. He was the son of

Artester Riley and the late Raymon F. Riley Sr. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Eddie Shannel Joyner, Dorothy

Mae Turner, John Robert Riley and Raymon F. Riley Jr. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include his

mother, Artester Riley, of Homerville; his wife, Christine Burch Riley, of Pearson; three children, Shalanda Byrd (Antion), of

Douglas, Tilwanda Riley andWillard Riley, both of Gainesville, Fla.; nine grandchildren that he loved dearly; seven sisters,

Enthaline Davis, Angeline Abney (Willie), both of Homerville, Ruthe D. Washington, of Panama City, Fla., Sallie Kinlaw, Maddie

Boddie (Lonnie), both of LaGrange, Loilie Pittman and Zeola Grimes, both of Kingsland; three brothers, S. T. Riley (Mildred), of

LaGrange, Wydell Riley, of Homerville, and Eddie Joyner, of Kingsland; three aunts, Roseanne Tippans, Grace Riley, both of

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Jesup, and Louilla Riley, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one uncle, Willie Charles Davis (Marie), of LaGrange; five sisters-in-law; two

brothers-in-law; a special friend, Monica Powell, of Homerville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and

friends. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.

RILEY, Wydell Riley

(Abstracted from the January 30, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

A celebration of life service for Wydell Riley, age 57, of Homerville, will be held Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Forest

Avenue, Homerville. Friends are being received at the Riley residence, 32 Hardee St., Homerville. Interment will be in Pine

Forest Cemetery. He was born April 29, 1957 in Homerville to Artester Davis Riley and the late Raymond Riley Sr. He received

his formal education from the public school system of Clinch County. He was a former employee of Dupont Wood Yard. He

departed this life Wednesday (Jan. 21, 2015) at his residence after an illness. In addition to his father, he was preceded in

death by a son, Marcus T. Riley, seven siblings, Eddie Shaneal Joyner, Angeline Abney Porter, Sallie Kinlaw, Ruthie Washington,

Robert Riley, Wendell Riley and Raymond Riley Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Artester D. Riley, of

Homerville; his children, Chasity Greene Riley, of Orlando, FL, Demita Riley, of Nicholls, and Lydell Riley, of Valdosta; 9

grandchildren; step-children, Anjelica Johnson, Quaid Simmons, Grace Burns, Amazing Porter, all of Homerville; 2 sisters,

Erthaline Davis, of Homerville, and Maddie Boddie, of LaGrange; 1 sister-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; 3 aunts, Gracie Riley, Rosena

Tippins, both of Jesup, and Lou Ella Riley, of St. Petersburg, FL; 1 uncle, Willie Charles (Marie) Davis, of LaGrange; numerous

nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.

RIMES, Joseph Edward Rimes III


Joseph Edward “Joey” Rimes III, age 43, passed away suddenly from a hemorrhagic stroke despite the efforts of the

wonderful doctors at Cooper University Sunday (Nov. 19, 2017) in Deptford, NJ. He was born Dec. 20, 1973. He attended

Southwood School and graduated from Ware County High School in 1992. He attended the College of South Georgia and

Augusta University. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. He is survived by his parents, Joseph

Edward “Eddie” Rimes Jr. and Yolanda “Landy” Sapp Rimes, of Amelia Island, a sister, Allyson Rimes Wisham of Brunswick, his

maternal grandmother, Heloyse Turner Sapp, his two children, Lauren and JoJo, four aunts, Lawanda Rimes (Sam) Haynes, Kay

Rimes (David) Lee, Sondra Sapp (Dick) Toth, and Medea Sapp (David) Shuman. He was preceded in death by his maternal

grandfather, Leon Sapp Jr., and paternal grandparents, Joseph Edward Rimes, Sr. and Ruby Grover Rimes. He was a businessman

and owner of several Georgia companies, including Rimes Tractor and Equipment, Inc., and owned land development and

management companies. He was an avid hunter and renowned sports fisherman and golfer with a natural beautiful swing. Always

a man of faith, he grew even closer to his Lord and Savior in the last year of his life. His magnetic personality enabled him to

share his love and faith in God. The funeral is being held today at First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St. with a private burial

will be held in Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RINCK, Pamela Jane Rinck

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Echols County Echo, January 25, 2012)

Mrs. Pamela Jane Rinck, 63, of Dahlonega, Ga. died Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was a native of Topeka, Kansas who had

lived in Lumpkin County since March 2009. She was a former resident of Statenville and was a member of Statenville Baptist

Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Rinck. She is survived by children, Harold Dolloph of Colorado

Springs, Colo., Larry Rinck Jr. of Valdosta, Linda and Ken Rowland of Dahlonega, Holly Mandt of Dahlonega; grandson, Joshua

Gooden; parents, Thomas and Marion Jackson of Colorado Springs; sister, Joyce Murdick and Debbie Phillips both of Colorado

Springs. A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 18, at 2 p.m. at Hayesville Church of God in Hayesville, North

Carolina. Officiating was Rev. Mitchell Totherow. Memorial donations may be made to Gideons to purchase Bibles.nBanister

Funeral Home of Dahlonega was in charge of arrangements.

RINCON, Richard William Rincon

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 3 June 2011)

Richard William Rincon, age 46, died Friday May 20, 2011 at his home in Lincoln RI. A memorial service will be held Saturday,

June 4, 2011, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison. He was born in Lincoln, NE, and lived most of his life in Miami. He was of the

Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife Jessica Rodriguez Rincon of Lincoln, RI; a son, Deven Edward Rincon of Lincoln, RI; 2

daughters, Valerie Rincon of Homestead and Cianna Elena Dumas of Lincoln, RI; 2 brothers, Michael Edward Rincon and David

Ray Rincon, both of Homestead; 1 sister, Barbara Jo Rincon of Homestead; and an uncle, Larry Tompkins of Lee. He was

preceded in death by his mother and father; Freda Inez Tompkins Rincon and Edward Vega Rincon.

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RINEHARDT, Thelma C. Rinehardt


Thelma Carter Rinehardt, 89, died Saturday (Nov. 15, 2008) following a lengthy illness. Her death occurred in the loving

presence of her only son, Max (Dorsey) Sweat, at her Hackle Barney Community home where she lived most of her life, from

early childhood to her married years. Born in Pierce County, she was a southern lady of grace and charm with a capacity for

great talent, stimulated from her years on the farm with her parents in the days of growing one's own vegetables and helping

with the farm crops. Often she would say, "I helped with the younger children as Mom and Dad kept the farm going. There were

crops to be tended and housework galore due to nine children in the family. When times were hard, everyone knew where to go-

to Martha's and Herman's as they always had plenty of food." She was one of the older children. Preceding her in death were

her parents, Martha Boatright Carter and Herman Carter; sisters, Jewell Carter Kissane (husband, the late Stuart Kissane) and

Norene Carter Lynn, of St. Marys (husband the late Brian Lynn); brothers, Carlton Carter, Alfred Carter (wife the late Lydia

Carter) and McCoy Carter Sr.; and husband, Charles L. Rinehardt Surviving are her brothers, Marlyn Carter, of Mt. Pleasant,

S.C. (his wife the late Catherine Bowen Carter); Edgar Carter, of Blackshear, and Susie (Joe L.) Carter, of Hackle barney

Community; son, Max (Dorsey) Sweat; step-daughter, Mary Lee (Dan) Pennington, of Folsum, Calif.; and sisters-in-law, Mrs.

Carlton (Hazel) Carter, of Waycross, Mrs. Edgar (El Vera) Carter, of Blackshear, and Nickie Carter, of Hackle barney

Community, whose husband was the late McCoy Carter Sr., Mary Lilly Holman, of Little Rock, Ark., and Louise (Lloyd) Cabana, of

Rocky Mt., N.C.; numerous other relatives including nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Born Dec. 29, 1918, as a young

girl, lived a short while in Waycross, enjoying her girlhood when she moved with her parents to the Hackle barney farm on which

her present home stands. She and her late husband always drew many compliments for their hard work and artistry in their

yard, the flowers, the pond and the tree setting, beautifully landscaped. He was a jovial personality, known for his many years as

a J.C. Penney Company employee. She was also known for her talents in cooking, crocheting, knitting and sewing her own

fashions. At one time she managed her first husband's finance company, operated her own "Thelma's Fabrics" downtown

Waycross and many years later gained a reputation for professionalism in shoe fashion purchasing and sales for the popular

Schreiber's Bootery when it was established by the Schreibers years ago, down town Waycross. She and her husband shared a

happy marriage of many years enjoying a coastal home at Holly Point, Fla., where they fished and also shared fellowship at

Waycross Elks Home where they danced together. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in

Waycross, where her son, Max, is also a member. After marriage to Charlie, she also attended with him at the First

Presbyterian Church in Waycross and also in Blackshear. She graduated from Blackshear High School, and after marrying her

first husband Brantley Sweat, the father of her only son, she moved with him to Charleston, S.C., where they worked at the

Charleston Naval Yard. Later, on returning to Waycross, she worked in a finance company with her husband, who preceded her in

death many years ago. There are many relatives in the Sweat family who mourn the loss of "Thelma." A memorial service

celebrating her life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Central Avenue Tuesday at 11 a.m. Family

visitation will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family asks that donations and

remembrances be sent to Hospice Satilla, 317 Plant Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501 or the charity of their choice. Pearson-Dial


RINCK, Mary Alice Rinck


Mary Alice Rinck, age 55, of Millwood, died Wednesday (July 29, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an

extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Anthony Joseph Rinck and Ethel Colson Rinck, but lived most her

life in Camden County. She moved to Millwood 16 years ago and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded

in death by her father. She is survived by 2 daughters, Naomi (J. J.) Sweat of Millwood, and Tonya (Jesse) Dameron of

Missouri; 5 grandchildren; her mother, Ethel Colson Rinck of Waycross; 2 sisters, Marie Rinck of Yulee, FL, and Anna (Ricky)

Kidd of Hilliard, FL; 4 brothers; Anthony Joseph Rinck Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD, Danny (Belinda) Rinck of Springfield, MO,

Michael (Marsha) Rinck of Port Charlotte, FL, and John (Sanae) Rinck of Denver, CO; numerous nieces, nephews and other

relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite

charity. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RING, Billy H. Ring


The Rev. Billy H. Ring, age 82, died Sunday (March 20, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House. He was born Oct. 27, 1933 in

Montgomery, Fayette County, WV, to the late Henry Taft Ring and Eula Burke Ring. In his early career years, he served in

education as a teacher, assistant principal and president of the Georgia Education Association in Emanuel County. He received

his degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN, with a B.A. degree in education and theology, and a master of

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education from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. He also served as police chaplain with the Asheville, NC Police

Department. The Rev. Ring was presently serving as pastor of Faith Temple Church in Waycross. He was a retired elder in the

Church of the Nazarene having served 60 years as a minister. He served pastorates in Swainsboro, Jackson, Tifton, Asheville,

NC, Dublin, Ireland, Winnsboro, SC, Wilmington, NC, High Point, NC, Brunswick and currently Faith Temple, Waycross. Survivors

include his wife of 60 years, Jeannette Griffin Ring of Waycross; five children, Victor Ring of Franklin, NC, Amy (Duffey) Riffe

of Asheville, NC, C. Taft (Sara) Ring of Flag Pond, TN, W. Royce Ring, of Conover, NC, Ruthann Ring of Nashville, TN, and C.

Michael (Sabrina) Griffin of Waycross; 2 step-grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Tuesday at

the Music Funeral Home. A funeral will be Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene, 385 Hazel Mill Road, Asheville, NC.

Interment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements in Waycross. Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services, 702 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC

28801 is in charge of arrangements in Asheville.

RING, David Carlton Ring Jr.


David Carlton Ring Jr., age 51, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 29, 2018) at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a

sudden illness. A resident of Jesup for nearly 30 years, he was born March 21, 1967 in Waycross. He spent his early years there

and was a 1985 graduate of Waycross High School where he played football and was offered a scholarship to Presbyterian

College. He declined the scholarship opportunity and opted to begin his college career at Georgia Tech. In 1989, he was

recipient of a bachelor’s degree from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and later recipient of a master’s degree from Georgia

Southern University. He taught for 29 years in the Wayne County School System, the last 24 being at Martha Puckett Middle

School. He was co-chair of the Wayne County Relay for Life for many years along with his wife, Lisa, who is also a cancer

survivor. He worked with the Beta Club at school and was a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church for almost 20 years.

He served on numerous committees, volunteered in the sound booth and had worked many years as the Sunday School

superintendent. He was a history buff who loved reading and collecting books and magazines, and whether he was meditating,

taking pictures of wildlife or coaching children’s sports teams, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was a family man

and will be fondly remembered for his loving and caring nature. His mother, Yvonne D. Williams, maternal grandparents, Albert

and Willie Jean Douglas, paternal grandparents, Ralph K. Ring and George S. and Mezzo Ring Davis, and father-in-law, Vernon G.

Cooper, all preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Lisa Cooper Ring of Jesup; three children, Alexander

Ring of Jacksonville, Galiya Ring of Jacksonville, and Cooper Ring of Cleveland, TN; his father and mother, David Carlton Ring Sr.

and Chris Lairsey Ring; mother-in-love, Nell B. Cooper of Jesup, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Cynthia Gressel,

Gary and Sandra Drawdy and Sheldon and Jamie Nichols, all of Brunswick; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended

family members. The funeral will be Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Although he was an only child, he was blessed with

cousins who were more like brothers throughout his life. These special cousins, Greg Sparks, Stan Sparks, Roy Thornton Jr.,

Gladwin Harper, Kevin Fabre and Tommy Powell, will serve as active pallbearers. Interment will follow in Odum City Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6600 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405, or Calvary Baptist

Church, P.O. Box 9, Jesup, GA 31598. Howard & Jones Funeral Home of Jesup is serving the family.

RING, Sandra Annette Ring


Mrs. Sandra Annette Ring, age 78, of Quitman passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Ring was born

October 17, 1938 to the late Berry & Mona Pearl McHargue Pyle. She was a homemaker and was a member of Northside Baptist

Church. Mrs. Ring was one of the last charter members of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, John

(Linda) Ring, III of Quitman, Jack W. Ring of Adel, Paul Timothy Ring of Quitman, and Annette (Larry) Reagan of Dixie;

grandchildren, Angela Michelle, Kyle Ring, Ryan Ring, Shane Ring, and Lillie Ring; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Kailey, and Dylan; 2

brothers, Jack Pyle of North Carolina, and Virgil Pyle of Donaldsonville, GA; 5 sisters, Flossie Jean Strickland of Moultrie, GA,

Ethel Pyle of Hazlehurst, GA, Edith Wilke of Orlando, FL, Evelyn Peters of Orlando, FL and Diane (Paul) Sarro of Kentucky;

nieces and nephews, Floyd Pyle, Lee Pyle, Barbara Pyle Ives, Jimmy Pyle, and several more; and sister in law, Mary Alice Pyle of

Quitman. Mrs. Ring was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Ring, Jr., and one son, Willie Harrell Ring. Funeral services

will be Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

RISENHOOVER, Evelyn Virginia Risenhoover


Mrs. Evelyn Virginia Risenhoover, age 87 of Douglas, GA, (formerly of Scott County, MO), passed away on Saturday, August 22,

2009, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Risenhoover, a native of Scott County, MO was born on January

30, 1922. She was the daughter of the late George and Ada Mae Madden Mayberry. She was a homemaker and the widow of the

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late Charles Windell Risenhoover. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Sikeston MO. Mrs. Risenhoover attended the

Sanctuary on Waldroup Avenue in Douglas, GA. Survivors include her daughters: Wanda Faye Bowen of Douglas, GA, Linda Kay

Lynswiler of Scott City, MO; sons: Ronnie Dale Risenhoover of Spring, TX, Gary Eugene Risenhoover of Ft. Worth, TX, Ricky

Eugene Risenhoover of Springfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral

services were Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at The Sanctuary on Waldroup Avenue. Interment followed in the Axson Evangelistic

Church Cemetery near Axson GA. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RISH, Jason Lee Rish, Sr.


Mr. Jason Lee Rish, Sr., age 34 of Broxton, GA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Mr. Rish, a native of

Coffee County, GA, was born March 13, 1975; he was a poultry farmer and owner/operator of Hulk Fertilizer Company. He is

survived by his wife: Dawn Brantley Rish; sons: Jason Lee Rish, Jr and Dane Christopher Rish of Douglas, GA; brother: Wayne

Rish, Jr.; parents: Wayne and Barbara Kight Rish of Broxton, GA; grandparents: Charlotte Rish and Mildred Kight of Broxton,

GA; niece: Jessica Rish; and nephew: Jordan Rish. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at First Baptist Church,

Broxton, GA. Burial followed in the Providence Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RISHER, Benjamin Rayford Risher

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 16 July 2018)

Mr. Benjamin "T'ville Ben" Rayford Risher of Thomasville passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 in Camilla at Mitchell County

Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Risher will be Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. He was born to

Daniel Rayford Risher and Marie Crimm Marchant on March 22, 1975 in Forest, MS and graduated from Louisiana State

University with his bachelor's degree in Psychology. He worked as a Business Development Manager for Albany Mitsubishi, and

was a very avid L.S.U. fan. On December 2, 2004 he married Pamela Kristen White in Belize. Survivors include his wife, Pamela

Risher of Thomasville, children, Riley Rayford Risher of Memphis, TN, Ryann Sadie Dana Risher of Thomasville, parents and

step-parents, Marie Crimm Marchant and Avery Craig Marchant of Omega, Daniel Rayford Risher and Linda Leonard Risher of

Thomasville, sister, Alicia Brown Pendleton and husband Randy Lee Pendleton II of Thomasville, brother, Nicholas James Kirk

Risher of Vestavia Hills, AL, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,

great grandparents and an uncle.

RISTER, Herbert Curtis Rister


Herbert Curtis Rister, age 88, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Tallahassee, FL. Curtis was born August 28, 1928 in Midland

City, AL to Judge Morris Rister and Emma Jane Stephens Rister. Curtis honorably served our country in the United States

Army. He was of the Christian faith. Curtis worked in the trucking industry for most of his life. He loved hunting, fishing and

his dogs. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Arona Rister, his parents Judge Morris Rister and Emma Jane Stephens,

his brothers Morris, Carl, Moody and Billy Rister, his sisters Gladys, Elouise, and Frances. Curtis is survived by his son Michael

(Cindy) Rister of Perry, FL, a daughter Wanda (Rick) Sargent of Oldsmar, FL, 2 brothers Gene Rister of Marianna, FL, and

Royce Rister of Warner Robbins, GA, 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral

services will be Friday, March 24, 2017 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards

in Woodlawn Cemetery.

RITCH, James William Ritch


James William “Billy” Ritch, 69, of Pierce County, passed away early Friday morning, (Aug. 31, 2012) at his residence. Born in

Patterson Nov. 6, 1942, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He previously owned his own agriculture business and was a

member of Mershon Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was a son of the late James Joseph “Jimmy” Ritch. He was also

preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Anne Ritch, and a brother, David Owen Ritch. Survivors include his wife, Jackie

Bennett Ritch, of Mershon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Cindy Ritch and Mike and Bonnie Ritch, all of Patterson; his

mother, Talmadge Hallman Ritch Wilson, of Blackshear; a brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Linda Ritch, of Cartersville; six

grandchildren, Will Ritch, Harris Ritch, James Michael Ritch, Landon Ritch, Ethan Ritch and Jacqueline Ritch; and several

nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday evening at 6 o’clock at Mershon Baptist Church. The family

will have a private burial on Tuesday at the Ramah Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ramah Cemetery Fund, C/O

Charlotte Smith, 2396 W. Horseshoe Road, Alma, GA 31510 or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

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RITCH, John Elliott Ritch Jr.


John Elliott Ritch Jr., age 90, of Perry, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville. John was born June

28, 1922 in Arcadia, FL, to the late John and Annie Bell (Ray) Ritch. Mr. Ritch was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in

Perry, FL. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing on the Suwannee and the Santa

Fe Rivers. He served as deacon at Lakeside Baptist and enjoyed participating in all the church’s functions. He is survived by 2

daughters: Debbie Ritch of Perry; Barbara June Fondry of Fernandina Beach, FL; and 2 sons: John E. Ritch II, of Perry; and

Bruce Daniel Ritch of Orlando; 1 brother: Verlin Ritch and 1 sister Jewel Wilson; 1 granddaughter: Rebecca Lee Barbour and her

husband Mike of Jacksonville; 1 great-grandchild due in September of this year; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral

Services will be held Friday, April 5, 2013 at Lakeside Baptist Church, in Perry. Interment will follow in Ft. White City Cemetery

in Ft. White, FL. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RITCH, Lunette Griffis Ritch

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News February 22, 2012)

Mrs. Lunette Griffis Ritch, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in the Clinch HealthCare, Homerville, GA, following an

extended illness. Mrs. Ritch was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Clinch County to the late, Arthur Griffis and Estella Highsmith Griffis.

She was retired from Aetna, and was a member of the Homerville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by four

sisters: Rheuna Griffis, Inez Bennett, Mae Booth and Thelma Maxwell; three brothers: J. T. Griffis, Jack Griffis and Elroy

Griffis.Survivors are her husband: Verlin Ritch, Homerville; one son and daughter-in-law: Richey & Tracy Ritch, Perry GA; one

grandson: Ryland Ritch, Valdosta; one granddaughter: Alexandria Ritch, Perry, GA; one sister: Rubye G. Sims, Waycross; one

brother and sister-in-law: George Owen & Sarah Griffis, Homerville; one sister-in-law: Jewell Wilson, Gainesville, FL; one

brother-in-law: John Ritch, Perry, FL; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Services for Mrs. Ritch will be held

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at eleven o’clock from the Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest

Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 from 6 until 9 p.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home. Roundtree Funeral


RITCH, Wayne Clement Ritch


Wayne Clement Ritch, 74 years old, died peacefully at home, in Perry, on Monday, March 29, 2010. The service will be held

Thursday, April 1st, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry with Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Wayne was a native and lifelong

resident of Perry. He graduated from Taylor County High School. While serving in the Navy he received an A.S. degree while

attending Aviation Electronic School in Jacksonville. He was a 32nd degree Mason and an active member of the Perry 123

Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rights and a Shriner. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Janett Ritch of Perry, 5 daughters: Jennifer (Jeffrey) Davis, Jessica (Matthew) Brock, Linda (Bill)

Satterwhite, Charlotte (Danny) Ellison, all of Perry, and Sharron (John) Ladd of Daytona. 2 sons: Tony (Karen) Hinkle of Perry

and Matthew (Jessica) O’Connor, of Fort Stewart; granddaughters: Victoria, Jenna, MaKayla, Ruth, Olivia, Anne, Jenny, Victoria

and Mahala; grandsons: Tony, Eric, Daniel, Kalig and Alex, and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his

father, George C. Ritch, and mother, Alda Petterson Ritch. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.

RITCHEY, Millie Ritchey


Millie Ritchey, age 81, of Hollywood, FL died Sunday there. She had been a resident of Greenville for many years prior to moving

to Hollywood. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Hialeah. Bess Funeral Home in Miami was in charge of the arrangements.

RITCHIE, Bunny Murphy Ritchie

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL October 29th, 2013)

Bunny Murphy Ritchie of Monticello, FL passed away peacefully on October 26, 2013 at the age of 56. Bunny worked for the

Florida Department of Law Enforcement for 36 years. She was very well known in the Law Enforcement community statewide.

Bunny was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother. She devoted her life to serving God and her family. She

leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband Thomas (Tom) Ritchie, her mother and best friend Lucy Murphy

McKown, of Monticello; 2 daughters, Sunny Newman and Brandee Jones, of Tallahassee; 3 step-children, Michael Ritchie, of

Bradenton, Kirsten Ritchie, of South Florida, and Austin (AJ) Ritchie, of Lloyd; 4 grandchildren, Nadina Jones, Breanna Jones,

Trey Jones, and Mason Jones, all of Tallahassee; 1 brother William Joseph (Joe) Murphy Jr. of Pace, FL; 2 sisters, Annette

Walker Deason (Danny) of Monticello, and Kaye Walker Bruce (Gil) of Tallahassee; 1 nephew, Chris Deason Crawfordville; 4

nieces, Mhari Gay (Tyler) of Crawfordville, Stacy Cassady (Casey), of Ruston, LA, Kelly Hinnant (Chris), of Pace, Lynna Bruce


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Sands (David), of Tallahassee, and a dear cousin Karen Roddenberry Mock who played a big part in her life. I love you Karen! She

was preceded in death by her father, William Joseph Murphy Sr. The Funeral Service will be at Central Baptist Church, in

Aucilla FL, Wednesday, October 30, 2013. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund,

625 Tindell Rd., Monticello FL 32344 Bunny’s wishes are that we celebrate her life.

RITTER, Doris Ruth Sweat Ritter


Doris Ruth Sweat Ritter, 88, died Friday (Oct. 31, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a

native of Ware County but has resided in many areas before moving back to Waycross. She was the daughter of the late

Edward Sweat and Eva Kate Rigdon Sweat. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Ritter, and a son, Gene Hudson.

She had retired as manager of the Ware Hotel with more than 40 years of service. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Sue

Hudson, of Hendersonville, Tenn.; two grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside

service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday evening at

Music Funeral Home.

RITTER, John William Ritter Sr.

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 6 January 2018)

John "Tex" William "J.W." Ritter, Sr., age 82, of Warner Robins, formerly of Thomasville passed away Saturday January 6,

2017 at Elberta Health and Rehabilitation. Born December 14, 1936 in Washington, IN to the late William Jacob Ritter and

Norma Williams Ritter, J.W. graduated Thomasville High School and joined the U.S. Navy serving nine years during the Korean

Conflict. Mr. Ritter married Betty Shropshire June 9, 1962 in Beeville, TX and was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a

Methodist, and a former member of Monticello Country Club, and golf member of Glen Arvin Country Club. Survivors include his

wife, Betty S. Ritter of Thomasville, sons, John William Ritter Jr. and Carla Atkinson of Thomasville, Bruce Arthur Ritter of

Warner Robins, daughter, Deborah Ritter Johnson and Robert of Valdosta, grandchildren, Allyson Ritter, Matt Ritter, Brooklyn

Ritter, Zack Johnson, and Jessica Johnson, sisters, Nancy Maddox of Warner Robins, Rosemary Chaney and Cleo of Perry, and

several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.

RITTER, Pauline Ritter

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/pauline-ritter/)

Pauline Ritter, age 95, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Mrs. Ritter was born on September 12, 1923 in Lyons, to

the late Luther Maynard & Adie Mae Clance Wilson. She lived for several years in Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County. It was there

she met Walter Ritter and they were married on January 12, 1940. The family soon moved to Denton and West Green and began

their family. In the late 1940’s, they moved to Valdosta. Mrs. Ritter became an avid reader, especially of the Bible and she also

became an Evangelist in the Church of God. She served briefly as associate pastor of Swilley Hill Church of God in the 1950’s.

Throughout the years, she consistently taught Sunday School, led youth activities, worked faithfully in Women’s ministry and

was a devoted wife and homemaker for her family. Working in her yard was a favorite pastime and she had been a member of

her church, Abundant Life Church of God for over 60 years. Survivors include her daughter, Mildred Starling of Valdosta; a son

and daughter in law, Raymond & Diane Ritter of Midland, VA, a daughter and son in law, Paula & Glenn Burgess of Valdosta, and

eight grandchildren, Wayne (Amy) Starling of Brooksville, FL, Glen (Jerolyn) Starling, of Hahira, Dale Starling of Phoenix, AZ,

Deirdre Maine of Hahira; Elise (Naja) Hanna of Valdosta, Camille (Mark) Swain of Midland, Jennifer Harris (Brian) Rush, of

Ashland, MO, and Lauren Burgess of Valdosta; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and several

nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ritter, and three brothers, James Wilson, Edward

Wilson, and Herbert Wilson. The funeral service for Mrs. Ritter will be at Abundant Life Church of God. Burial will follow at

McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Carson McLane Funeral Home.

RITZ, Mark Steven Ritz

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, February 10, 2010)

Dr. Mark Steven Ritz, age 55, of Homerville and Amelia Island, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the McGraw

Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Western Springs, IL, he was a longtime resident of Homerville, where he

maintained his dental practice. He completed his undergraduate dental studies and obtained his D.D.S. degree from the

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed his general practice

residency at the Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA. He was then stationed at Ft.

McPherson in Forest Park, Ga., from 1980-1982, and received the Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Ritz maintained a private

dental practice in Homerville from June of 1982 until the time of his passing. He was a member of the Homerville United

Methodist Church. Throughout his years of service, he was involved with numerous dental care councils and committees,

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including the Georgia Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He was an

honorable fellow of the GDA, and served as the committee’s immediate past president. He also chaired the GDA Finance

Committee, and received the Distinguished Service Award from the AGD as well as serving on the ADA Council on Dental

Practice. An accomplished writer, Dr. Ritz served as Editor of the Georgia Academy of General Dentistry, and received awards

for his news writing, technical writing, and editorials. Dr. Ritz represented the Academy of General Dentistry at major

governmental and dental care conferences sponsored by the National Institute of Health, the National Institute of Dental and

Craniofacial Research, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control. He was also a Fellow

of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fouchard Acadamy. He is survived by

his wife of 30 years, Kathy Ritz of Amelia Island, FL; children, Laura Ritz of Savannah GA, and Matthew Ritz of Amelia Island;

his parents, John and Margo Ritz of Naples, FL; and his brother, Randy Ritz (Joanne) of Chicago, IL. A memorial service was

held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Homerville First Baptist Church. Officiating was Reverend James Davis of

the United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network,

2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 or to a Scholarship Fund at Heritage Bank in Homerville for the

Clinch County High School Class of 2010 Valedictorian. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Ritz family locally with Oxley-

Heard Funeral Home serving the family in Fernandina Beach.

RIVAS, Annie Gertrude Crews Rivas


HOBOKEN — Annie “Ann” Gertrude Crews Rivas, age 51, of Hoboken died Thursday (June 25, 2015) at Southeast Georgia

Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Blackshear, she was the daughter of James Crews and Katherine

Smith Crews Johns. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Jesse Johns. She was a homemaker, attended The

Potters Field Church and loved spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed spending time and playing with babies.

Survivors include her husband, Juan Rivas, of Blackshear; a son, Eric Walter Parker, of Waynesville,; two grandchildren, Joshua

Parker and Natalie Parker; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James Walter (Patricia) Crews of Euless, TX; and Leon (Marie)

Johns of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will

follow in High Bluff Cemetery.

RIVERA, Mary Ann Rivera


Mary Ann Rivera, age 79, of Lake Park, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her daughter's residence. She was born

on June 15, 1935 in Hartwell, GA to Clarence and Ruby (Jones) Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz Rivera

and a grandson Johnny Bennett. Her survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Cruzetta (J.D.) Toland of Valdosta, GA; Ann

(Gene) Hardison; son & daughter-in-law, Matthew (Scarlett) Rivera of Statenville, GA; son, Mark Rivera of Anderson, SC;

grandchildren: Scott & Ashley Bennett, Diane & Brian Kelley, Phillip Rivera, Matthew Thomas Rivera, Alexis Rivera; great

grandchildren, Karley, Brooke, Amber, Wade, Levi, Grant, Courtlyn, Nathan, Linae and a special niece: Renee Clement. Funeral

Services will be Saturday in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. Music

Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Rivera family.

RIVERA, Sheila Rivera


Ms. Sheila "Sonny" Rivera, 67 of Tallahassee, FL passed away on August 22, 2012. She is survived by her daughter's and their

husband's Christy and Christopher Roy of Oceanside, CA and Tiffany and Randall Reed of Parker, CO. Ms. Rivera was preceded

in death by her parents Thomas and Evelyn Taaffe. Ms. Rivera has two brothers, Thomas and Kevin Taaffe. Mrs. Rivera has 6

grandchildren, London, Torrey, Halston, Frank, Cortney, and Jori. She has two great-grandchildren, Annika and Major. A special

thanks goes out to Linda Godwin, Ms. Rivera's sister-in-law for helping take care of her the last few years of her life. Ms.

Rivera will be cremated on August 27, 2012.

RIVERS, Brittany Rivers – Death Announcement

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/brittany-rivers/)

Ms. Brittany Rivers, age 30, Valdosta, entered into the sunset of life on February 17, 2019. Home Going Service, Saturday at

Gethsemane Holiness Church. Interment, Pallbearers Cemetery. -Harrington Funeral Home.

RIVERS, David Deyon Rivers


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David Deyon Rivers, age 34, died Sunday (March 8, 2015) in a single-car accident in Ware County. David Deyon Rivers was born

to Annette Rivers Dec. 30, 1980 in Waycross. God granted rest to his loving, faithful and loyal son, David, Sunday (March 8,

2015) when he died suddenly. He was educated in the Ware County School System and was a class of 2000 graduate of Ware

County High School. He was employed at Waycross Family Pharmacy and was an apprenticeship barber. He united himself at an

early age with Greater Mount Zion AME Church. His legacy of authenticity, love, kindness, generosity, coolness and loyalty will

be forever cherished by his devoted mother, Annette Rivers; loving fiancee, Shekia M. Kirby; 2 daughters, Markeah and Jamia

Green; 1 son, David Kingston Rivers; father, Kenneth Members; grandmother, Louise Members; 5 sisters, Yolanda Rivers, Ashanti

(Demarco) Gibson, of Waycross, Kendra Members, Brittany Members, Latoya Doctor, of Dania, FL; 1 brother, Salaam Virgil, of

Atlanta; 1 god-son X-Zavius Butler, of Waycross. The funeral will be Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 1085 Ossie

Davis Parkway, Waycross. Burial and committal service will the held at the Ridge Cemetery in Patterson. The cortege will

assemble at the family residence, 913 Oak St., Saturday. Family and friends are being received at the family residence. Instead

of flowers, food and drinks the family is requesting donations to the David Kingston Rivers (his son) Fund at The Heritage Bank.

Donations may be made in person or mailed to David Kingston Rivers Fund, c/o The Heritage Bank, 810 Plant Ave., Waycross, GA

31501. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.

RIVERS, Dianne B. Rivers


The funeral for Dianne B. Rivers, 53, of Homerville, who died Friday (Sept. 11, 2009) at Clinch Memorial Hospital after an

illness, will be held today at 3 p.m. at Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ with Supt. Freddie L. Spates Sr. officiating. Burial

will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. She was a native and lifelong resident of Homerville where she received her education from the

public school system. Her parents were the late Deacon Roscoe D. Burke Sr. and Mary McNeal Burke. She was preceded in death

by a son, Jonah Rivers. She was a faithful member of Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ where she served in the choir for

many years. She was a former employee of Brockway Standard in Homerville. Survivors include her husband, Jerome Rivers, of

Homerville; three daughters, Stephanie Rivers (fiance Gregory McCutchin), Santana Rivers (fiance Jarvis Henderson), Yakina

Rivers, of Homerville; a son, Jerome L. Rivers, of Homerville; three grandchildren, Kiera Rivers, Jonah McCutchin, Jacob Rivers,

all of Homerville; four sisters, Missionary Bertha Lee Williams, of Jacksonville, Fla., Mother Margaret Spates (Supt. F. L.

Spates Sr.), Lillie Mae Mincey (Ruben), of Argyle, and Eunice Burke, of Tallahassee, Fla.; two brothers, the Rev. Rosco D. Burke

Jr. (Catherine), of Hazelhurst, and Robert Lee Burke, of Homerville; a goddaughter, Amy Murphy, of Homerville; four sisters-

in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends may call at the Rivers residence,

3300 Pearson Highway, Homerville. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.

RIVERS, Jerome L. Rivers Jr.


Jerome Lamar Rivers Jr., 37, of Homerville, died Monday evening (Feb. 7, 2011) at South Georgia Medical Center. He was a

native of Homerville, the son of Jerome L Rivers Sr. and the late Diane Burkes Rivers. He received his formal education from

the Clinch County public school system and the Satilla Community Center in Homerville. Preceding him in death other than his

mother, was a brother, Jonah J. Rivers, maternal grandparents, Roscoe Dallas Burkes Sr. and Mary Burkes, paternal

grandparents, Roosevelt Rivers Sr. and Pearline Rivers. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Prayer

Garden Church of God in Christ, Forest Avenue, Homerville, with Elder Glynn King delivering words of comfort. Interment will

be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 5 to 7 at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Friends are being

received at the Rivers residence, 33000 Pearson Highway. Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Jerome L. Rivers

Sr. (Gloria Riley), of Homerville; three sisters, Stepanie Rivers, Yakima D. Rivers and Santana Rivers, all of Homerville; a niece,

Kiera Rivers, of Homerville; three nephews, Jonah McCuthin, Jacob McCuthin and Janis Henderson, all of Homerville; a host of

uncles, aunts, cousins, other family members and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of

Homerville.

RIVERS, Olin Emory Rivers


Mr. Olin Emory Rivers, age 92, of Broxton passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at his residence following a short illness. He

was born February 6, 1922, to the late Claude Wesley Rivers and the late Carrie Denham Rivers. Mr. Rivers, a native of

Jacksonville, GA, had lived in the Broxton area for many years. He was an Electrician, having worked with Lott Builders Supply

Company, Douglas Electric, and the G. & F. Railroad in Douglas. He was preceded in death by his wife Milda Lewis Rivers, and ten

siblings, Sam Rivers, Ewell Rivers, Johnny Rivers, Claude Rivers, Jr., Irene Eubanks, Edna Lubin, Carrie Bell Garrison, Lucille

Reaves, Lena Hammons, and Julia Wilson. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr. Rivers was a member of the

Broxton Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter, Polly Ann (Jimmy) Young of Wray, in the Pridgen Community; 1 son, Robert

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(Wanda) Rivers of West Green, GA; 4 grandchildren, Mark Rivers, Johnny Rivers, Sonia Batten, and Jimmy Young, Jr.; 10 great

grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were Sunday,

December 14, 2014, at the Broxton Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Broxton City Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral

Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RIVERS, Pearline Rivers


Pearline Rivers of Homerville passed this life Sunday, May 16, 2010. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 2010 at

Lighthouse Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in Mud Creek Cemetery. Harrington Funeral Home served the Rivers family.

RIZER, Wendy Anderson Rizer


Wendy Anderson Rizer, age 56, went to be with her Lord Monday, December 9, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center after a

lengthy illness. She was born November 6, 1957 to Les & Coral Moore in Tampa, FL. Wendy graduated from Oxford Academy in

Oxford, NY, was a Beautician in Valdosta, GA for 10 years, and was a Correctional Officer at Valdosta State Prison for 25

Years. Wendy was an avid cat and dog lover and leaves behind many four legged friends of her own. No one has really lost the

sunshine of Wendy, Just think of her and a smile will cross your face. To her many friends she leaves her devilish-happy spirit.

God always chooses the best flower from his garden. She is preceded in death by her sister Abby Dee Moore Smith and her

brother Todd L. Moore. Her survivors include her husband James E. Rizer of Barney, GA; her mother & father Coral & Les

Moore of Barney, GA; 1 sister & brother-in-Law Cindy Sue & Jerry O'Riley of Jacksonville, AR; 1 brother Reid C. Moore of

Morven, GA; 2 sister-in-Laws Angela (Randy) Marshal of Barney, GA; Yvonne Morris of West Palm Beach, FL; 1 brother-in-law

David Rizer of Barney, GA; her mother-in-law Janie Rizer of Barney, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other

extended family members. Memorial Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2013 at in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services in

Valdosta, GA. The family request that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Pearlman Cancer Center of Valdosta. Music

Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Rizer family.

ROACH, Nina Gail Roach

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 9 June 2016)

Nina Gail Roach, age 51, passed away on June 9, 2016 in Perry, FL. Nina Gail was born November 12, 1964 in Plant City, FL to

James Pitts and Katie Thomas Walker. Nina Gail worked with Goodman’s Real Pit BBQ as a waitress for 26 years. She enjoyed

flowers and like to get out and garden in her yard, spending time with family, and loved to write spiritual poetry. Nina Gail was a

welcoming person who never met a stranger. Nina Gail was most proud of her son, and his courage to join the U.S. Navy. Nina

was preceded in death by her parents James Pitts and Katie Thomas Walker and her brother Mack Rouse. She is survived by

her son Ryan Roach of Perry; sisters JoAnn Tyson of Perry, and Sheila Erwin of Crawfordville; as a well as a host of nieces and

nephews. Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow

immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

ROACH, Sylvia Dell Roach


Sylvia Dell Roach, age 68, of Ball Ground (formerly of Atlanta), peacefully bowed out of a fourth bout with cancer on Thursday

(March 3, 2016). She was born in Waycross, daughter of Owen Keefer Dell and Winne (Curl) Dell Sr. She graduated Waycross

High School and attended Gulf Coast Community College. She later moved to Atlanta. She was preceded in death by both

parents and a brother, Owen Keefer Dell Jr. She is survived by daughters, Marcy Roach and Anna Ogle; three precious

grandchildren; sisters, Rebecca Suitt, Susan Holden and Debbie Griffin. A graveside service will be Saturday at Oakland

Cemetery in Waycross. Arrangements are with Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth.

ROARK, Mary Estelle White Roark


RINCON — Mary Estelle White Roark, age 87, died Thursday (April 5, 2018) in Rincon. A native of Clinch County, she was born

July 9, 1930. She retired from King Edward Cigar Co. in Waycross after 30 years and Miller Brewing Co. in Albany after 17

years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cary

and Olive White, and her brother, William Jackson White. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Roark; a son, Dennis Eugene

(Brenda) Roark; a daughter, Sharon Olive Roark (Gerald H.) Thompson; a grandson, Alex Dale (Michelle) Thompson; a

granddaughter, Sarah B. Roark (James) Collins; four great-grandchildren; and a niece, Linda Susan White Cripe. A graveside

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service: will take place Monday, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham

Chapel is serving the family.

ROATH, J. D. Roath


Funeral services were held at the graveside, Hensey Cemetery, for J. D. Roath, 91, Monday afternoon. Mr. Roath passed away

at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. B. Macon, early Saturday morning. In addition to Mrs. Macon, he is survived by two other

daughters, Mrs. Mary Cone, also of Greenville and Mrs. Julia Sparks, of Ft. Myers; one son, H. J. Roath, of Clewiston, 17

grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

ROATH, Pearlie Roath


Mrs. Pearlie Roath, age 61, died Monday in the Madison hospital following a sudden illness. She was a native of Alabama and the

daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Marchman. Before moving to Greenville in 1957 she had been a longtime

resident of Clewiston. Surviving are her husband, H. J. Roath of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. James H. McDonald, of Miami

Springs and one son, James Edwin Roath of Miami; four grandchildren; one brother, W. H. Marchman, of Apex, NC; three

sisters, Mrs. W. F. Messer, of Macon, GA; Mrs. T. E. Cochran of LaBelle, FL and Mrs. H. M. Pollard of Marathon, FL. Among the

surviving nieces and nephews are Mr. and Mrs. David Macon, of Greenville. Funeral services were Thursday in the Greenville

Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

ROBBINS, Algertha Robbins


Algertha Robbins, 88, passed away Sunday morning (Aug. 26, 2012) at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after a brief illness.

She is survived by her daughter, Helen Hill-Fields, of Ellenwood; one brother, Jake Armstrong, of Dallas, TX; two sisters, Katie

Newsome, of Orlando, FL, and Gladys Bess, of Waycross; one granddaughter, Lacretia Hill, of Capitol Heights, MD; one

grandson, Allen Hill Jr., of Waycross; a devoted cousin, Nathaniel Armstrong, of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews, cousins

and other relatives. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.

ROBBINS, Allen Isaac Robbins, Jr.


DUPONT — Allen Isaac “Bubba” Robbins Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday (July 24, 2013) at South Georgia Medical Center in

Valdosta, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Little Rock, AR, son of the late Dr. Allen Isaac Robbins and Mary

Ann Pittard Robbins. He lived in Clinch County most of his life. He was a teacher, coach and administrator with the Clinch County

School System for 29 years. He was the varsity basketball coach for the Clinch County Panthers for 12 years and coached the

1987 and 1989 Class A State Championship teams. He received his master’s from Valdosta State University. He was a member

of Homerville United Methodist Church, the Lions Club and was a volunteer with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Soup

Kitchen. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles W. Robbins. Survivors are his wife, Loretta “Lori” Crowell Robbins,

of DuPont; one daughter, Holly Preston, of Grapevine, TX; one son and daughter-in-law, Len and Jenny Robbins, of Homerville;

two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bebe and Richard McQuaig, of Waycross, and Jan and Roy Rhodes, of Valdosta; four

grandchildren, Reilly Robbins, Zack Robbins, Tucker Robbins and Griffin Preston; a number of nieces, nephews and other

relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homerville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA

31634 or the Clinch County Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 355, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the

family.

ROBBINS, Algertha Robbins


Algertha Robbins was born in Ware County Aug. 14, 1924 to the late Lbina Cooper Armstrong and Jake Armstrong Sr. She died

Sunday (Aug. 26, 2012) at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was reared by Florence and Cain Cooper and received her

early education in Clinch County. She accepted Christ at an early age and practiced the United Methodist faith. She was a

devoted member of King Solomon United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. She served in many capacities at King

Solomon including president of the usher board, board of trustees and United Methodist Women (formerly Women Society of

Christian Service). She was also a member of the Progressive Community Club and served as treasurer. She worked for the

family of Walter and Carolyn Hopkins for many years and retired subsequently. She was a good friend and neighbor to everyone

and you could always count on her. She would always visit the sick and shut-ins and never went empty handed. She took great

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pride in her neighborhood and was lovingly named “the gatekeeper” of Arnold McKinney Drive (formerly Johnson Street) by her

family. She loved her family very much and was known as “Big Mama,” “Aunt Gertha” and was god-mom to many. She mentored

both within and outside the family. Preceding her in death was her devoted husband, Lee Roy Robbins, a loving son, Allen C. Hill

Sr., and brothers, Andrew Armstrong and Harold Armstrong. Due to declining health, she temporarily relocated to Ellenwood in

December 2011 to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She stayed briefly at Bud Carter Nursing Home to receive

rehabilitation for knee replacement surgery. She leaves to mourn and cherish her loving memory a devoted daughter, Helen Hill-

Fields (Eric), of Ellenwood; granddaughter, Lacretia Hill, of Capitol Heights, MD; grandson, Allen C. Hill Jr., of Waycross;

greatgranddaughters, Paris Hill, of Stockbridge, and Kaia Simms, of Capitol Heights, MD; great-grandsons, Elijah Simms, of

Capitol Heights, MD, and Sydney Hill, of Stockbridge; brother, Jake Armstrong (Ora), of Dallas, TX; sisters, Katie P. Newsome

(Hezekiah), of Orlando, FL, and Gladys Bess, of Waycross; nieces, Debra Robeson (Gary), of Jacksonville, Fla., Elaine

Whittingtor, of Dallas, TX, Wanda Young (Clarence), of Jacksonville, FL, Gloria Jean Armstrong, of Jacksonville, FL, Angie

Armstrong, of Dallas, TX, Winder Jean Strickland (J.W.), of Waycross, Cheryl Kitchen (John) of Waycross; nephews, Willie

James Cooper (Lena), of Pearson, Jawon Newsome, of Jacksonville, FL, Jamel Newsome, of Norfolk, Va., Andrew James

Armstrong, of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert Armstrong (Anne), of Pompano, FL, Samuel Armstrong, of Jacksonville, FL, Jake

Armstrong Jr., of Dallas, TX, Fredrick Armstrong, of Dallas, TX, Ralph Bess (Faye), of Waycross, Tommy Bess, of Glendale, AZ,

Wayne Bess (Avon) and Dwight Bess, all of Waycross; devoted cousin, Nathaniel Armstrong, of Waycross; god-daughter,

Roberta Goddard, of Waycross; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Hill, of Waycross; two step-grandsons and a host of great-nieces,

nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends and other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at King Solomon United

Methodist Church. Burial and committal service will be held at Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The funeral cortege will assemble at 826

Arnold McKinney Drive at 1:15 p.m. Calls are being received at the family residence outside of visitation hours. Arrangements

and professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 State St.

ROBBINS, Allen Isaac Robbins, Jr.


DUPONT — Allen Isaac “Bubba” Robbins Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday (July 24, 2013) at South Georgia Medical Center in

Valdosta, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Little Rock, AR, son of the late Dr. Allen Isaac Robbins and Mary

Ann Pittard Robbins. He lived in Clinch County most of his life. He was a teacher, coach and administrator with the Clinch County

School System for 29 years. He was the varsity basketball coach for the Clinch County Panthers for 12 years and coached the

1987 and 1989 Class A State Championship teams. He received his master’s from Valdosta State University. He was a member

of Homerville United Methodist Church, the Lions Club and was a volunteer with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Soup

Kitchen. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles W. Robbins. Survivors are his wife, Loretta “Lori” Crowell Robbins,

of DuPont; one daughter, Holly Preston, of Grapevine, TX; one son and daughter-in-law, Len and Jenny Robbins, of Homerville;

two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bebe and Richard McQuaig, of Waycross, and Jan and Roy Rhodes, of Valdosta; four

grandchildren, Reilly Robbins, Zack Robbins, Tucker Robbins and Griffin Preston; a number of nieces, nephews and other

relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homerville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA

31634 or the Clinch County Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 355, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the

family.

ROBBINS, Elizabeth Irene Callahan Robbins


Elizabeth Irene Callahan Robbins, age 86, went home to be with her Lord Sunday (July 23, 2017) at the Hospice House Satilla

after a brief illness. She was a graduate of Waycross High School and a lifelong resident of Waycross. She was a gifted

musician, playing both piano and organ. She served in the music ministry of her church and in the community for most of her life.

She was a wonderful primary Sunday school teacher and was remembered fondly by her former students. She was also a

devoted teacher of the Bible in the ladies ministry. She served alongside of her husband in ministry at Life Christian Center for

many years and continued to do so after their retirement in many other facets of ministry around the country. She was a

member of Christian Renewal Church in Brunswick, the fellowship of Church Ministers International and presently attended

Kettle Creek Church. She was born Aug. 17, 1930 in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence

(Mildred) Callahan, and her father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee (Roberta) Robbins. She is survived by her

husband of 69 years, Edward L. Robbins of Waycross, her aunt, Doris Callahan of Waycross, and many cousins. She truly loved

her God, her family and her friends and was loved deeply in return. She had many children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters

in the Lord. A celebration of life service will be Wednesday at Kettle Creek Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The

family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home. The family requests memorials to be sent to Kettle Creek Church, 2523

Carswell Ave., Waycross, GA 31501 or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

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ROBBINS, James Ronald Robbins


James Ronald Robbins, age 69 of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday evening, February 25, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center in

Lake City. Ron was a native of Savannah, GA moving to Live Oak in 1976 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran

having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He received the Purple Heart and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a truck driver,

a member and past Exalted Ruler and a three year trustee of the Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165. He is survived by his wife,

Margaret Robbins, Live Oak; one son, Jimmy (Cheryl) Robbins, Covington, GA; one daughter, Denise (Geoff) Buchanan,

Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Bobbie Lowe, Waynesville, NC and five grandchildren. Services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, March 1,

2013 at the Live Oak Elks Lodge. A private burial will be in the Veteran’s section of the Live Oak Cemetery.

ROBBINS, James Stanley Robbins

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 14, 2011)

James Stanley Robbins, 49, died September 10, 2011 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was an MRI Tech for

St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, a member of Marion United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. "Jimmy" lived in

Homerville as a child before moving to Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, John Stanley Robbins. He leaves his

wife, Brenda Sue Robbins of Jonesboro, AR; daughter, Olivia Pate of Jonesboro, AR; mother Dana Robbins of Marion, AR, sister,

Carol Massey of Pocahontas, AR, brother, Danny Robbins of Jonesboro, AR; nieces, Makenzie Massey of Pocahontas, Ar.,

nephews, John Allen and Terry Robbins, both of Jonesboro, AR. Funeral services were held Monday, September 12 at Marion

United Methodist Church with burial in Crittenden Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Marion United Methodist Church,

81 Military Rd, Marion, AK 72364, or Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Ste 400, Kansas City, MO 54114-3367.

ROBBINS, Roland Alonzo Robbins

(Abstracted from the August 28, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

Roland Alonzo “Tutt” Robbins, 90, died Tuesday morning (Aug. 27, 2013) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta following an

extended illness. He was native of Belfast, Maine, before moving to Waycross years ago. He was a church planner in Mexico for

20 years before returning to Waycross to work in the insurance business at the age of 81. He was a former employee of

American General Life and Accident of Waycross, and a member of the Waycross Exchange Club. He was a member of Gilchrist

Park Church of God of Prophecy. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a pilot on an aircraft carrier in

the South Pacific. He is survived by eight children; and good friends, Wesley Harrell (wife Dianne), of Naylor, and Eric Dixon

(wife Cami), of Waycross. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROBBINS, Willis Wade Robbins Jr.


Willis Wade Robbins Jr., age 68, died Sunday (April 17, 2016) at his residence. A memorial service will be Friday at Bridges

Funeral Home in Gray. Burial will be private. He was born Nov. 13, 1947 in Waycross and lived in Jones County for the past six

years. He was the son of the late Willis Wade Robbins Sr. and Grace Virginia Herndon Robbins. He honorably served his country

with the United States Navy and was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church in Waycross. He was a retired supervisor for

Georgia Power Company and was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Floyd, and a brother, Gary Robbins. He is survived by his

wife of 46 years, Shirley Robbins; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff (Emily) Robbins; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy (Mike) Ugajin;

grandchildren, Greyson Robbins and Olivia Robbins; brothers and sister-in-law, Richard (Linda) Robbins, and Bobby Robbins. In

lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice Care Options, 486 New St., Macon, GA 31201.

ROBERSON, Amanda Leigh Hald Roberson

(Abstracted from the November 29, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Amanda Leigh Hald Roberson, 29, of Hoboken, died Sunday (Nov. 24, 2013) at her residence. She was born in Omaha, NE, and

she made Waycross her home since 1996. She was a compassionate, loving and wonderful mom, daughter and sister. She was

preceded in death by her father, Steven Wayne Stuart, paternal grandmother, Vera Klentz, and maternal grandfather, Duane

Edgar Rockwood. She is survived by her 3 children, Alexia Smith, Ashton Roberson and Adrian Roberson; her husband, Tyler

Roberson; her mother and step-father, Lacy and Lee Hamilton, of Hoboken; 1 sister, Stephanie Marie Hald Thompson, of

Brunswick; brother-in-law, Kyle Thompson, of Waycross; 3 nephews, Anthony Landrum, Logan Landrum and Trenton Thompson;

maternal grandmother, Lupe Burgeon, of Offerman; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held Monday

at Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

ROBERSON, Ardelbert Roberson

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A celebration of life service for Ardelbert “A.D.” Roberson, age 71, of Folkston, will be held Saturday at Bethlehem Christian

Fellowship Ministry, 2925 Paton Road, Folkston. “AD,” as he was affectionately known, was born Dec. 5, 1944 in the Toledo

community of Charlton County, to the late Oliver Roberson Sr. and Lucy James Roberson. He received his formal education from

the public schools of Charlton County. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He spent his employable years

working with different local super markets, Humphrey’s Mining Company and retired after many years of service with the

County of Charlton. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. On Saturday morning (Sept. 17, 2016) he departed this

life after an illness. He was in the loving care of Folkston Park Heath Care where he served as resident council president. In

addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three siblings, Linda Schultz, Adel Reed and Oliver Roberson Jr. He leaves

to cherish his memory, 5 sisters, Luvennia Lewis, Stella Noble both of Folkston, Nellie Alexander, Lucy D. Garman both of

Jacksonville, FL, and Shirley A. Roberson of Atlanta; 4 brothers, Bobby (Diana) Roberson of Folkston, Julius (Ernestine)

Roberson of Jacksonville, FL, Lee D. (Carol) Roberson of Waycross, and Winfred Roberson of Atlanta; a host of nieces, nephews

and cousins. Friends are being received at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Diana Roberson, 100 Garard St.,

Folkston. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of

Waycross.

ROBERSON Brenda Roberson

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 17 April 2018)

Brenda Roberson departed this life Friday, April 6, 2018. A Home going Celebration will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at

Cooks & Cooper Chapel, 162 SW Third Ave., Madison, Florida.

ROBERSON, Callie Marie Dolinger Roberson


HORTENSE — Callie Marie Dolinger Roberson, age 95, of Hortense, passed away Monday (Aug. 12, 2019) at her residence

following an extended illness. Born in Rugby, VA, her parents were John Andrew Dolinger and Laura Davis Dolinger. She was also

preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur David Roberson, eight brothers and two sisters. She was the oldest member of

Satilla Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, word searches, working in her flower garden and

sewing. She also loved the mountains and Bluegrass music. Survivors include her three daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda Fay

Roberson McCoy (Harry), of Gordon, GA, Rosa Marie Roberson Boatwright (Thomas), of Townsend, and Wilma Jean Roberson

Gibson (Butch), of Hortense; seven grandchildren, Scott McCoy (Colleen) of Plano, IL, Julie McCoy Treichel (Steve) of

Stuttgart, Germany, Master Sergeant Charles Bennett (Rebekah) of Germany, Laurie M. Bennett Marecki (Eric) of Summerville,

SC, Scott Boatwright, Valerie Gibson Hutcheson (Josh) of Brunswick, and Brian Gibson of Hortense; 10 great-grandchildren,

Ellie, Reagan, Cadence, Everly, Kai, Hayden, Alexander, Nikolas, Asher and Ian; one great-great-grandchild, Evie; brother,

Alfred Dolinger of Galax, VA; a sister, Emegene Wyatt of Chilhowie, VA; a sister-in-law, Cora Sue Dolinger of Mouth of Wilson,

VA; and also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Raulerson

Cemetery in Patterson.

ROBERSON, Calvin 'Rob' Roberson


Calvin Maxie "Rob" Roberson Jr., 58, of Blackshear, died suddenly Wednesday evening (June 20, 2007) at Satilla Regional

Medical Center. Born in Oakland, Calif., he lived many years in Wayne County, Brantley County and Lakeland, Fla. before moving

to Pierce County in 1996. He was a retired boilermaker from Local No. 433 of Tampa, Fla. He was a member of Lakeland Seventh

Day Adventist Church and also attended in Waycross. He was a former NFL player with the Washington Redskins from 1974-

1976. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marines. He received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He

was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Maxie Roberson Sr. He is survived by his wife, Kristina Roberson, Blackshear;

mother Dee Freeny, of Pleasanton, Calif.; five sisters, Janice (Jay) Davis, of Blackshear, Debbie (Mike) Eberstine, Nancy (Rico)

Valli, Rochelle Wade and Jennel Freeny, all of California; two brothers, Jim (Karen) Freeny, of California, and Gavin (Anna)

Roberson, of Manchester; his father-in-law, Merideth Y. Kelly, of Valdosta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The

family will receive friends at the residence, 1567 Peacock Dairy Road. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the

Seventh Day Adventist Church in Waycross. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a

charity of choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in


ROBERSON, Curtis Cecil Roberson


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Graveside services for Curtis Cecil Roberson are Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Roberson died Sunday,

September 25, 2001 at Archbold Medical Center. Born April 6, 1920 in Ochlocknee, GA, he was the son of the late William A.

Roberson and Lula Jane Carter. On Dec. 8, 1945, in Thomasville, he married Mary Nell Gibson Roberson who survives. He was

medic in the United States Army and a veteran of WW II. He was retired after 35 years with the City of Thomasville where he

worked in customer service and warehouse manager. He was a member of New Shiloh Baptist Church and former member of the

Thomasville Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mary G. Roberson of Thomasville; son, Danny Roberson (Peggy) of

Thomasville; daughter, Linda Murrow (Sam) of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Danielle Kiaser, Chad Murrow, Kellie Wolter, Lisa

Mattayan and Todd Fletcher; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Roberson, Lynard

Roberson, Hayward Roberson, W.B. Roberson, Howard Roberson, Hubert Roberson, Clyde Roberson and sisters Essie Roberson,

Maggie Lewis, Louise Rollins, Willie Mae Brady and Eunice Brady. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American

Cancer Society, 232 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701.

ROBERSON, Donald E. Roberson Jr


Donald E. “Donnie” Roberson Jr., age 56, of Boca Raton, FL, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2016) at his residence in Florida after a

brief illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, but lived in Waycross up until the last 10 years when he moved to South Florida.

He was a very skilled cabinet maker and was a graduate of Waycross High School, class of 1978. He was preceded in death by

his father Donald E. Roberson Sr., and a son, Taylor Roberson. He is survived by his mother, Anita Roberson Lynn of Waycross; a

son, Zachary Roberson of Boca Raton, FL; a grandson, Sebastian Roberson, of Boca Raton, FL; and numerous cousins. A memorial

service will be Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorialization is by cremation. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of

the arrangements.

ROBERSON, Eddie Dorsey Roberson


Eddie Dorsey Roberson, 69, died Thursday (Sept. 12, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended

illness. He was a native of Jesup and had lived in Wayne, Glynn and Ware County for the past 33 years. He was preceded in

death by a son, Matthew Roberson, his parents, Dorsey Roberson and Lola Mae Landon Roberson, and two brothers-in-law, Alan

Broach and Roy McLeighton. He was a retired mechanic and heavy machine operator with the Ware County Road Department and

had been employed there for 25 years. He was a former AC technician for Sears in Brunswick. He was a member of Hosanna

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Survivors include his wife, Waunell Smith Roberson, of Waycross; three children, Tony

Roberson (wife Taniel), of Waresboro, Laura Wills (wife husband Billy), of Alma, Amy Mobley, of Waycross; his stepchildren,

Sherry Hendrix (husband Joe), of Waycross, Pete Poppell, David Poppell (wife Connie) and Eddie Poppell (wife Wanda), all of

Darien; seven grandchildren, Ashley Patterson (husband Michael), James Cox, Brittany Cox, Matt Roberson, McKenzie Roberson,

Chelsea Wills and Jacob Mobley; six great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; four step-

great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Branch, of Hortense; and two sisters-in-law, Annie Ruth Perkins, of Hortense, and

Millie Wilke, of Waycross. A funeral will be Sunday at Hosanna Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in Swamp Road

Baptist Church Cemetery.

ROBERSON, Edmond Roberson


Edmond Roberson, age 59, passed away suddenly at his home in Greenville, FL May 3, 1971. He is survived by his daughter, Miss

Ruth Roberson of Greenville; one step-son John Lee Reddick of Greenville. Funeral services were held Sunday May 9, 1971 at

Shiloh Baptist Church with burial in New Zion Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERSON, Ethel Leona Brown Roberson


Ethel Leona Brown Roberson, 91, of Patterson, passed away Friday (Nov. 29, 2013) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in

Waycross. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC on Oct. 6, 1922, she lived in Offerman since 1957. She was a homemaker and was a talented

seamstress. A family oriented person who dearly loved all of her family, she especially enjoyed keeping up with her nieces and

nephews. Many who knew her will remember her as being a feisty little lady who loved to write songs and poetry. She was a

daughter of a Church of God preacher so not only was she reared in a Church of God home but she reared her children in one,

too. She was a member of Offerman Church of God and loved her Lord and her church. She was preceded in death by her

parents, Otto Varney and Mary Eva Courson Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years as of Saturday,

their wedding anniversary, (they were married Nov. 30, 1940), Allen Russell Roberson; an infant son; a grandson, Robbie

Roberson; her daughter-in-law, Linda Roberson; two sisters, Estelle Varnadore and Dorothy Miller; and a brother, James E.

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Brown. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl (Cecil) Johnson, of Offerman; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry

(Glenda) Roberson, of Patterson, Eddie (Vicki) Roberson, of Vidalia, and Russ (Debbie) Roberson, of Offerman; 8 grandchildren,

Sheri Roberson, of Offerman, Dana (Andrew) Roundtree, of Vidalia, Leanna (Justin Dykes) Roberson, of Offerman, Russell

Roberson III, of Offerman, Donnie (Libby) Roberson, of Patterson, Sheila Roberson, of Jacksonville, Cindy (Scott) Cason, of

Offerman, and Cody (Samantha) Graham, of Vidalia; 9 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Monday at Offerman Church of God. Interment will be in the Offerman

Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERSON, Fannie Ruth Roberson

(Abstracted from the 8 November 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Fannie Ruth Roberson, age 78, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Roberson

was born on July 19, 1940, in Douglas, GA, the daughter of the late Fred Merritt and Ethel Vickers Merritt. She worked as a

private sitter and was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death

by a sister, Mary Merritt, and a brother, Olan Merritt. Survivors include: two daughters, Londie (Jerry) Mims of Alma, GA, and

Teresa Anderson of Nicholls, GA; son, Larry Roberson of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren, Jesse Roberson, Rodney (Kaitlan)

Anderson, Kayla Anderson, Tiffany (Mark) Walker, Andrew Hayes, and Tina Mims; great-grandchild, Ava Grace Courson; sister-

in-law, AnnDora Merritt of Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, November 1, 2018, at

Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed at Hall Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Options, 200 S. Cherry St.,

Ocilla, GA 31774.

ROBERSON, Francis Jerome Roberson


WAYNESVILLE — Francis Jerome Roberson, 80, of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (Sept. 1, 2013) after a brief illness. Born

in Hortense, he was the son of Milton and Edith Luella McGraw Roberson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Deloris

Jacobs Roberson, and four brothers, Edgar, James, Demory and David Roberson. He was a member of Sawgrass Wesleyan

Methodist Church. He was retired from B&W after 32 years and was a member of Boilermakers Blacksmith Union. He loved

fishing, welding and outdoors and was dearly loved by his family and most of all his grandchildren to whom he was known as “Papa

Rabbit.” He will be truly missed by all. He is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Judy and Larry Brockington, of

Hortense, and Nancy and Buddy Jones, of Brunswick; four grandchildren, Chrissy Goodbread, Jennifer Jones, Rebecca Jones

and Jerome Head; eight great-grandchildren, Chelsea Bazemore, Jena Haffy, Carlee Smith, Morgan Goodbread, Ryan

Goodbread, Cody Goodbread, Dalton Head and Austin Head; one great-great-grandchild, Avah Bazemore; four brothers and

their spouses, Charles Roberson, of Fitzgerald, Emory and Novis Roberson, of Hortense, Robert and Elizabeth Roberson, of

Hemp Hill, TX, and Daniel Roberson, of Waynesville; one sister and her spouse, Ruth and Bud Jones, of Nahunta; and several

nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in

Hortense Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROBERSON, Gloria Mae Roberson


Gloria Mae Roberson, 70, formerly of Nahunta, died at the Medical Center of Central Georgia Sunday night (Jan. 15, 2006)

following an extended illness. A native of St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Frankie Knox and Mary Jane Ham Knox

and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Roberson, and a son, Tracy Roberson. Survivors

include two daughters, Sara Pearson, of McIntyre, Ga., and Robin Plott, of Brunswick; one son, Lucky Roberson, of Woodbine, six

grandchildren, Charles Happoldt, Victoria Happoldt, Tracey Pearson, Deena Pearson, Jerry Plott II and Robert Roberson.; one

brother, Billy Knox, of Inverness, Fla. The family will receive friends this evening beginning at 6 at the funeral home. A funeral

will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the chapel of Joel Chambless Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Harpe officiating. Burial

will follow in the family plot in Thomas Cemetery on Miles Still Road. Joel Chambless Funeral Home, North Main Street,

Nahunta, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Janie Stokes Pittman Janie Mae Stokes Pittman, 59, died Sunday (Jan.

15, 2006) night at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native of Douglas, but she lived most of her life in

Waycross. She was a C.N.A. at Baptist Village and a member of Bible Heritage Church. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie

Wesley Stokes and Lillie Shirley Stokes. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Edgar "Buddy" Pittman, of Waycross; two

sons, Robert Pittman and Rocky Pittman, both of Waycross; three grandchildren, Lekiesha Pittman, Corey Johnson and Jennifer

Johnson, all of Waycross; two brothers, James Stokes (wife Peggy) and Raymond Stokes (wife Kathleen), both of Waycross; one

sister, Lillian Dukes (husband Richard), of Waycross; step-mother, Florence Stokes, of Waycross; and numerous nieces and

nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online

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ROBERSON, Henry Lee Roberson

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida September 15, 2011)

Henry Lee Roberson, 55, died in Madison, FL on Thursday, September 8, 2011. A Greenville native, Henry Lee was employed by

Florida Plywood. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville with burial at New Zion

Cemetery. Viewing is 3-8 p.m. Fri. at Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553 Treasuring his love and memory are his children,

Valerie Roberson, Henry Roberson, Jr., Maxzine Roberson and Tonyell Roberson; sisters, Johnnie Mae Miller, Patricia Greene

and Denise Williams; brother, Junior Roberson; special sister-in-law, Earnestine Roberson; uncles, Eli Butler and Jesse Hunter;

best friend, Mickey Gallon; 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

ROBERSON, Isla Fancy Herrin Roberson


Isla Fancy “Herrin” Roberson, age 90, of Waycross, passed away Thursday (March 30, 2017) at Baptist Village Nursing Home in

Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Hickox, she was the daughter of the late Owen K. Herrin and Isla Leone “Kaney”

Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Maxie Roberson, two sons, Kurt House and Philip House, a step-

son, Calvin M. Roberson Jr., four siblings, Jackie Behrens, Marjorie Herrin, Owen K. Herrin and Reggie Herrin. She was a

homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved doing vegetable gardening, working in her flowers, fishing, spending time

with her children, grandchildren and spending time with family at reunions. She also loved square dancing, bluegrass music,

cooking and having big get togethers. Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Cambell (Jean) House of Brunswick,

Brian Gavin (Anna) Roberson of Manchester; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Isla Diane (Silas) Strickland of Angelton, TX, Ambia

A. Kicklighter of Waycross; and a step-daughter, Janice (Jay) Davis of Blackshear; 8 grandchildren, Lynnette Johns, of

Angleton, TX, Kristy (Steve) Kidwell of Beaumont, TX, Gerald T. (Breezy) Johns Jr. of Angleton, TX, Alicia Kicklighter of

Atkinson, Kaycee Thorne of Waycross, Victoria Roberson, Abbie Roberson and Sadie Roberson, all of Manchester; 5 great-

grandchildren, Ashlee (Michael) Strange of Lumberton, TX, Stevee (Brett) Guilbeaux of Bonaire, Kayleigh Johns, Rylan Johns,

of Angleton, TX, and Taylor Thorne of Waycross; 5 great-great-great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Strange of Lumberton, TX, Eli

Guilbeaux of Bonaire, Ean Guilbeaux of Bonaire, Brystol Strange of Lumberton, TX, and Ellee Mae Guilbeaux of Bonaire; 3 step-

grandchildren, Lance (Betsy) Davis and Loy (Shellie) Davis both of Blackshear, and Heather (Jesse) Watkins of Atlanta; 4 step-

great-grandchildren, Jed, Jake, Alex, all of Blackshear, and Rane Watkins of Atlanta; a special sister-in-law, Lottie Turner;

several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Burial will follow in the

Bethlehem Cemetery.

ROBERSON, Jack Lamar Roberson Jr.

(Abstracted from the October 15, 2013 Waycross. GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

The funeral for Jack Lamar Roberson Jr., 45, a veteran who died at his home Friday (Oct. 4, 2013) will be held Wednesday at

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 700 Arnold McKinney Drive. Floral expressions will be received. He leaves to cherish fond

memories, his parents, Diann Roberson and Jack Roberson Sr.; 2 children, Taylor and Zelphia Roberson; his grandfather, Taylor

Harris Sr.; his sisters, Tracy Roberson (Eddie) and Astria Roberson; his brothers, Boris, Edwin and Marvin Roberson; a special

aunt, Mattie Stevenson; uncles, Taylor Harris Jr. (Selena), Steve Roberson, Eugene Roberson Sr. (Joanne); aunts, Juliette

“Babysister” McGauley, Lillian Yvonne Scott, Victoria Johnson and Patricia Burse; a special cousin, Africa “Sarun” Roberson;

Norma Gerber; Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Nehr; and a host of other sorrowing relatives. Family and friends are asked to meet

Wednesday at Diann Roberson’s home, 1013 Reed St., at 2 p.m. to form the procession to the church. The family entrusted

arrangements to Agape Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jacksonville, FL (904) 683-9093)

ROBERSON, James C. Roberson


James C. Roberson, age 64, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2017). He was born in Waycross, Feb. 2, 1952,

to H.C. Roberson and Sue (Hunter) Roberson. He was a 1970 graduate of Waycross High School as well as the University of

West Florida. He served in the United States Air Force for four years stationed at Eglin AFB, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. He was an

avid fly fisherman, music lover and HSR Porsche racing enthusiast. The majority of his retail/financial career was spent within

divisions of The Limited, Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio. Most recently he served as a partner with Columbus Consulting Inc., also

based in Columbus, Ohio. His closeness and love of his family was evident to all that knew him well. He leaves behind his devoted

wife of 44 years, Kathy (Webb) Roberson; daughters, Amy (Shane) Banks, of Lewis Center, OH, and Kelly (Brad) Jones, of

Estero, FL; and his grandchildren, Ethan Banks (10 years old), Jack Banks (18 months), Ella Jones (10 years old), Colin Jones (7

years old) and Vivian Jones (3 years old). He is also survived by his parents and his four younger siblings, Cathy (Tim) Carey of

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Woodbridge, VA, Kay Roberson of St. Simons Island, Scott Roberson of Kingsland, and Jon (Dana) Roberson of Bonita Springs,

FL. Services are entrusted to Schoedinger Worthington Chapel. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of

flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

ROBERSON, Jesse James Roberson


WAYNESVILLE — Jesse “Jay” James Roberson, age 50, of Waynesville, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2015) at his residence after a

brief illness. Born in Orlando, FL, he was the son of Samuel Lamar and Carolyn Ann Turner Roberson. He was also preceded in

death by his paternal grandparents, J. E. and Mildred Roberson, and his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Alamae Davis Turner.

He was of the Baptist faith and loved his family and being around people. Survivors include a son, Dean Aspinwall, of Pensacola,

FL; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be Sunday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Burial will

follow in Highsmith Cemetery in Waynesville.

ROBERSON, Jessie Lamar Roberson


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jessie Lamar Roberson, age 70, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Friday, (Aug. 29, 2014) at

Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. Born in Screven, Feb. 18, 1944, he lived in Blackshear and Fernandina Beach for many

years. He was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He never met a stranger, enjoyed meeting people and dearly

loved his grandchildren. He was a son of the late James Carl Roberson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley

Griffin. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Marie (Gary) Meckley, of Silverdale, WA; 2 sons and daughters-in-law,

Lamar (Bonnie) Roberson, of Blackshear, and Eric (Celesta) Roberson, of Patterson; his mother, Helen “Jack” Lucas Roberson

(Don) Boss, of Jesup; 2 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Mary (Jim) Googe, of Hoboken, Wanda (Kenny) Sellers, of Hortense, and

Clint Griffin, of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Becky and Tyler Dixon, Kimberley and Jim Soper, Paul and Tiffany Meckley, Lisa

Roberson, Jesse Roberson, C.J. Herrin, Daniel Herrin and Allison Herrin; 3 great-grandchildren, Ella Grace Dixon, Jack Soper

and Asher Meckley; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at Offerman Baptist Church.

Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERSON, Lamar Roberson


Lamar Roberson, 62, died Saturday (Oct. 8, 2005) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a short illness. He was a native of

Pierce County and resided most of his life in Hoboken. He was the son of the late Aaron Roberson and Nola Mae Hall Roberson.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Simon "Speed" Roberson; and two sisters, Faye Walters and Barbara Williams. He was

the former fire chief of the Hoboken Volunteer Fire Department and attended Hoboken Baptist Church. He was a member of

the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Karen Z. Roberson, of Hoboken; a step-son, Brad Pacheco, of Hoboken; two

daughters, Beverly Delores Bullard and Patricia Ann Griffin (husband Wesley), both of Waycross; a son, Robert Lamar Roberson

Jr. (wife Kay), of St. Simons Island; four grandchildren, Wayne Bullard Jr., LeeAnn Bullard, Tiffany Roberson and Alan Griffin,

all of Waycross; a sister, Betty Brock, of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2

p.m. Saturday at Hoboken Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends at the church

Saturday from 1 until 2 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

ROBERSON, Lenton Roberson


OFFERMAN — Lenton “Sonny” Roberson, age 83, of Offerman, passed away Tuesday (May 17, 2016) at his residence following a

lengthy illness. Born in Offerman March 27, 1933, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was a retired welder and mechanic

with GATX. He also did mechanical work in his spare time. He loved to farm and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Offerman

Baptist Church where he was in the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class. He was a son of the late Sonny Milton and Arabell

Aspinwall Roberson. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Kevin Myles Roberson Jr., two sisters, Cora Pierce and Eulice

Parker, and all five of his brothers, Jim Roberson, Lester Roberson, Russell Roberson, Oliver Roberson and Alvin Roberson.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Jo Johnson Roberson of Offerman; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Denise (Tony)

Maria, of Jacksonville, and Felicia (Lanier) Walker of Offerman; 3 sons, Dwayne Roberson, Kevin Roberson and Kyle Roberson all

of Offerman; 3 sisters, Elsie Dennison of Screven, Bertie (Harvey Lee) Davis of Jesup, and Willadean Ball of Waycross; 2

grandchildren, Adam (Lori Shae) Walker and Tyler Walker; 1 great-grandchild, Jasper Walker; and several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Memorials

may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to Offerman Baptist Church, 7225 Highway 84 in

Patterson, GA 31557. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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ROBERSON, Lizzie Mae Roberson


Lizzie Mae Roberson, age 77, died Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native of

Hickox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Roberson, and her parents, Van Buren Todd and Dora Mae O’Neal

Todd. She was a member of Whitehall Community Church and was a retired rural mail carrier with the United States Postal

Service in Hilton Head, SC. Survivors include a daughter, Gail Roberson, of Bluffton, SC.; 3 sisters, Alberta Ray, of

Summerfield, NC, Bertha Mae (Melvin) Holton, of McDonough, and Doris Bennett, of Waycross; 1 sister-in-law, Beatrice Todd,

of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in

Greenlawn Cemetery.

ROBERSON, Mary Lee Roberson


Ms. Mary Lee Roberson, age 90, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Cathedral Gerontology

Center in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Roberson was born on July 22, 1927, in Eastman, GA, to the late Fred Gilder and Elizabeth Jane

Wynn Gilder. Survivors include her daughter, Wynette Revell of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Linda Tillman of Rincon, GA;

granddaughter, Adriane Kinnett Deen of Nicholls, GA. Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by her father, Fred Gilder, mother,

Elizabeth Gilder and daughter, Wynona Kinnett Fennel. The funeral service was Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Broxton

Church Of God. Interment followed at Broxton Church of God Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERSON, Mary Nell Roberson


Graveside services for Mary Nell Roberson, 88, of Thomasville will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Laurel Hill

Cemetery. Ms. Roberson was born on November 18, 1923 in Springhill, AL to the late George E. Gibson and the late Allie Pearl

Whitehead. She was a member of New Shiloh Baptist Church and during her life she worked as a Sales Clerk for Woolworth, J.

C. Penny and Belk department stores. On December 8, 1945 Ms. Roberson married Mr. Curtis C. Roberson in Thomasville and

their union would continue until the time of his passing on September 25, 2011. Ms. Roberson departed this life on Friday,

October 19, 2012 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her son Danny

Roberson and wife Peggy of Thomasville; daughter Linda Murrow (Sam) of Bradenton, FL; five grandchildren Danielle Kiaser,

Chad Murrow, Kelli Wolter, Lisa Mattayaw and Todd Fletcher, seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Faye Huff of Mobile, AL.

She was preceded in death by sisters Marie A. Law and Eleanor Law; brothers Herman Gibson and Thornton Gibson. In lieu of

flowers, memorials may be made to the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society.

ROBERSON, Michael Leslie Roberson


WAYNESVILLE — Michael Leslie Roberson, 52, of Waynesville, died Saturday (Nov. 30, 2013) at his residence after an

extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL he was the son of his Alvin Roberson and the late Gloria Davis Roberson. He was a shop

foreman for Waggoners Trucking and a member of Satilla Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren, fox hunting, his dogs and

racing. Survivors include his wife, Amy Roberson, of Waynesville; a son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Rachel Roberson, of

Hortense; a daughter, Jessica Petersen, of Hortense; 3 grandchildren, Cain Roberson, Aiden Petersen and Amaya Petersen; his

father, Alvin Roberson, of Hortense; 3 brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles (Angie) Roberson and Joe Roberson, all of Jesup,

and Al Roberson, of Jacksonville, FL; a nephew, Codey (Taylor) Roberson, of Landis, NC; an uncle, Sammy Davis, of Hortense; and

several other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hortense


ROBERSON, Milton Daniel Roberson


Milton Daniel “Danny” Roberson, age 66, of Waynesville, passed away at his residence Wednesday (June 10, 2015) following an

extended illness. He was born in Jesup, to Milton and Edith McGraw Roberson Sept. 15, 1948. He grew up in the Hortense

Community and attended school in Brantley County. He was affiliated with Sawgrass Philadelphia Wesleyan Methodist Church in

Hortense. He was employed with Brunswick Pulp and Paper for 14 years, was the owner and operator of Roberson Wholesale Tire

& Battery in Atkinson, and served as a Brantley County commissioner before becoming disabled. He enjoyed spending time with

family, fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Edith Roberson, five brothers Demory,

Edgar, David, James and Francis Roberson. He is survived by 3 daughters, Patricia Lynn (Charlie) Johnson of Brunswick, Lorie

(Rex) Wright of Kingsland, Dannie Payne Roberson of Hortense; 5 grandchildren, Charles Johnson, of Brunswick, Lindsay

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Johnson, of Brunswick, Darrell (Tiffany) Cothren, of St. Marys, Taylor Johnson, of Brunswick, and Alan Wright, of Kingsland; 4

great-grandchildren, Colin, Ryleigh, Aiden and Koralee; 1 sister, Ruth (Bud) Jones, of Nahunta; 3 brothers, Charles Roberson of

St. Simons Island, Emory (Novice) Roberson of Hortense, and Robert (Elizabeth) Roberson of Hemphill, TX; also numerous

nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hortense Cemetery. Arrangements are

with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROBERSON, Monteen Roberson


Monteen Roberson, 90, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (Nov. 29, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following an extended

illness. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Blackshear. She was the daughter of the late Flem and Georgia

Bryson Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Roberson; one son, Darrell Roberson, and two sisters, Irma

Martin and Faye Courson. Survivors include two sons, Ray (Gloria) Roberson, of Blackshear, Wayne (Cheryl) Roberson, of

Blackshear; five grandchildren, Pam (David) Hickox, of Blackshear, Rob (Traci) Roberson, of Folkston, Casey (Jennifer)

Roberson, of Blackshear, Nathan (fiancee Alicia) Roberson, Valdosta, Nick Roberson, Blackshear; and four great-grandchildren,

Andrew, Joshua, Ansley and Eliza. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home Chapel with the

Rev. Roger Mays officiating. Burial will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9

p.m. at Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home in Blackshear. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist

Church Building Fund or Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Pearson-Treadwell

Funeral Home in Blackshear.

ROBERSON, Oscar R. Roberson

(Abstracted from the June 16, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

Oscar R. “Bob” Roberson Jr., age 85, died Friday (June 13, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a long illness. He

was a native of Blackshear but resided in Waycross most of his life. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his

parents, Oscar R. Roberson Sr. and Sarah Cox Roberson, and a sister, Marinell Davis. He was a retired U.S. Army military

officer and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a retired sergeant with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

He was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, Adult I Sunday School Class, Retired Military Officers Association,

Masonic Lodge No. 305, Hasan Temple and was a York Rite Mason. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Beverly Roberson, of

Waycross; 1 daughter, Maryse (Gary) Fort, of Waycross; 1 son, John W. Roberson, of Dallas, TX; 1 grandson, Joey (Mary Beth)

Fort, of Waycross; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kierson, Khoen and Mary Kailyn Fort, all of Waycross. A funeral was scheduled

for Monday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family request memorials to be given to Hospice

Satilla Hospice House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501; Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, 510 W. Blackshear Ave.,

Waycross, GA 31501 or Winona Park United Methodist Church, 900 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA 31501.

ROBERSON, Pauline Jowers Roberson


Pauline Jowers Roberson, 91, of Waycross, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2014) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief

illness. She was born in the Huffer Community of Douglas, daughter of the late Willie Leon Jowers and Lola Carter Jowers. She

made Waycross her home for the past 40 years, residing at Baptist Village for the past 2 1/2 years. She retired from the

environmental services of Satilla Regional Medical Center in 1985 and was of the Baptist faith. She graduated from high school

in Westgreen, and answered the call to service during World War II by working in the aircraft industry in Warner Robins for

the U.S.Air Force. Just prior to the end of the war, she was called back home at the death of her oldest brother, PFC Carl L.

Jowers. She entered the restaurant industry in Coffee County and later moved to Camden County where she married her

husband and continued to work for Kraft Bag (a Gilman Company). She relocated to Waycross in 1963 and resided there until

her death. She never remarried. She accepted Jesus Christ at a very early age and lived her life in a Christian way. She was a

faithful servant for the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Leon and Lola Estelle Carter Jowers, of

Douglas, her husband, Harold W. Roberson, of Kingsland, and all of her siblings, PFC Carl L. Jowers, Remon A. Jowers, both of

Douglas, and Freeman Jowers (Aliff), of Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Karen Cade, of Waycross; a son,

Darrell W. Roberson (Terri), of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Jack Cade Jr., of Waycross, Jamie Lee Cade, of Hiram, Darrell

Keith Roberson, of Waycross, and Christopher D. (Collette) Roberson, of Waycross; 8 great-grandchildren, Tyler Cade, Morgan

Cade, Camden Cade, Autumn M. Roberson, Aubree F. Roberson, JR Roberson, Madison Purdy and Iven Purdy; 1 niece, Barbara

(David) Gaona, of St. Augustine, FL;, 2 grand-nephews, Dave Gaona and Ben Gaona, of St. Augustine, FL; and a special son-in-law,

Jack Cade Sr. (Teresa), of Doyle, TN. A funeral will be held Thursday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow

at Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Douglas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice

Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to Astoria Baptist Church, 1501 Astoria Road, Waycross, GA 31503.

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ROBERSON, Robert L. Roberson

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 30th, 2014)

Services for Robert L. Roberson will be Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Ochlocknee Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the

Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mr. Roberson died Tuesday, October 28, 2104 at Archbold Medical Center. Mr. Roberson was born in

Boston, GA, on Sept. 18, 1923 and was the son of Carl Robert Roberson and Ruth Busbee Roberson. He moved to Ochlocknee

when was three years old and has lived there his entire life. He graduated from Ochlocknee High School in 1940 and attended

several schools studying aircraft radio operation. After graduation from the school in Reno, Nevada, he joined the Army Air

Corps in March 1943 and was assigned to the Air Transport Command 1342 AAF Base in China. He served in the China-Burma-

India Theater of World War II. He was a radio operator in the C-47 and flew several thousand hours delivering supplies to the

Chinese Army. He received several medals during his service time. He was discharged on January 7, 1946 and returned home to

work in the U.S. Post office where he was appointed postmaster in 1954 and served until he retired in 1978. He took up a second

career and trained as a piano tuner until 1991. He was a member of Ochlocknee Baptist Church for 78 years having served as a

deacon for 60 years. He served also as the President of Senior Citizens Group (55 Alive) and led the Baptist Training Union. He

was always interested in keeping the church grounds clean and mowed; and contributed much time and effort in building tables

and bookcases for many of the Sunday School rooms at the church. There is hardly a room that does not have items of his

carpentry skills. Mr. Roberson was also a member of the American Legion Post for 64 years and was the oldest member in the

Ochlocknee Post. He was also a member of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). He was married to

Myrtle Roberson of Ochlocknee on October 26, 1947 and they had 67 years together. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, and 3

sons, Bob (Sharon) Roberson of Moultrie, Richard and Roger Roberson of Ochlocknee; 5 grandchildren, Sarah Roberson of

Tifton, A. J. Roberson (fiancé Mandy Powell) of Thomasville, Kristen (Chad) Griner of Moultrie, Zeb Taylor of Moultrie, Caleb

Taylor of Moultrie; and 4 great-grandchildren, Morgan Griner, Caitlin Griner, Rebekah Taylor and Camden Taylor; 1 sister, Lois

Wood of Vidalia; and several nieces and nephews.

ROBERSON, Sandra Marie Roberson


Mrs. Sandra Marie Roberson, age 69, passed away on June 28, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Martha Magdalene (Bunch) Roberson and Curtis Lamar Roberson. She is survived

by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Celeste Roberson Smith and Michael Smith, of Wilmington, NC. Sandra’s journey on this

earth was not an easy one, yet she found joy in each day and appreciated all who loved and cared for her. Her wicked sense of

humor will long be remembered and enjoyed. Visitation will be on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA with

a graveside service at Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Broxton, GA.

ROBERSON, Shirley Roberson


Shirley Roberson, age 76, of Jasper, FL passed away on April 22, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville,

FL following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. Interment will follow at Burnham

Church near Jennings, FL. Shirley was born in Madison, FL on April 2, 1943 to the late James Henry and Cora Lee Greene Selph.

Shirley always worked, sometimes holding down more than one job at the time which inspired her children and gave them a work

ethic to follow. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and could be found at any time playing board-games, putting

together puzzles, playing video games or in the kitchen cooking for the masses. She was very independent and lived on her own

until recently when her health began to decline. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in Jasper and was an active

member as long as her health permitted. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Roberson; her sister, Florence

Gornto and brothers, Marvin Selph, Charles Selph and Warren Selph. Survivors include four daughters, Sebrina Roberson

(Dondi) of Rich Creek, VA, Terri Smith (Jimmy) of Crawfordville, FL, April Fernett (Gary) of Jasper, FL and Melinda Nanstiel

(John) of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Etheridge Selph (Jackie) and Durwood Selph (Geraldine); one sister, Mildred Murphy;

seven grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

ROBERSON, Steve Cornell Roberson


A celebration of life service for Steve Cornell Roberson, 60, will be held Tuesday at Austin Chapel C.M.E. Church, 508 Hamilton

St. He was born Aug. 2, 1953 in Waycross, the fourth child of the late Rev. Edward Eugene Roberson Sr. and Lillie Mae Lott

Roberson. As a young child, he joined New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and served on the junior usher board. He received his

formal education from the Waycross Public School System and graduated from Waycross High School in 1972. He enlisted in

the U.S. Navy after high school. In 1975 he began his nursing career after completing the License Practical Nursing (LPN)

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program at Ware Technical College, Waycross. Caring for others is what he did best. He worked in the nursing field as a LPN at

Memorial Hospital, Waycross, and South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, and as a private duty nurse for many families in

Waycross. His nursing career took him to Los Angeles, CA, during the 1980’s. He returned to Georgia in the early 1990’s to care

for his father until his father’s passing. He again returned to Waycross to care for his aging mother during which time he joined

Austin Chapel C.M.E. Church. He had a personality that captured the hearts of many with his caring spirit and enormous sense of

humor. He departed this life Wednesday (Oct. 23, 2013) after an illness. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in

death by a daughter, Yetta Roberson Bennett, and a nephew, Jack L. Roberson Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include a

daughter, Africa Roberson, of Decatur; 2 sisters, Mattie R. Stevenson, of Waycross, and Lillian Y. Scott, of Los Angeles, CA; 2

grandchildren, Jada Rokell Bennett and Jalen Shemar Bennett, both of Waycross; 2 brothers, Edward Eugene Roberson Jr.

(Joann), of Los Angeles, CA, and Jack L. Roberson Sr., of Waycross; a special niece, Tracy Denise Roberson, of Atlanta; special

cousin, Victoria Johnson, of Los Angeles, CA; sisters-in-law, Diann Roberson, of Waycross, and Luvicy Roberson, of Screven; a

former wife, Patricia Price Burse; and cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The funeral cortege will leave from 1306

Mary St. Fluker Funeral Home is serving the Roberson family.

ROBERSON, Versie Louise Lewis Roberson


Versie Louise Lewis Roberson, 88, of Jesup died late Monday evening (Feb. 13, 2006) at Bay View Nursing Home in Nahunta

after an extended illness. A native of Brantley County, she was the daughter of John William and Rosa Bell Harris Lewis. She

was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Jesup. She loved to fish and enjoyed cooking for her family and many friends. A

lady who loved life and enjoyed time with her family, her good sense of humor will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death

by her loving husband, Colvin "Dock" Roberson; and one son, Tommy Harris. Survivors include her two granddaughters and their

husbands, Sherry and Roger Sloan of Folkston and Teresa and Chad Chesser of Hortense; a loving daughter she never had,

Dianne and Wayne Manning of Jesup; two step-daughters, Katie and Glen Golden of Ludowici and Connie NeSmith of Waycross;

eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Quitman Lewis of Brunswick

and Odis Lewis of Nahunta; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be tonight starting

at 6 at the funeral home. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta

with the Rev. Charles Manning and the Rev. Wayne Manning officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the Rob Lewis

Cemetery in the Raybon Community.

ROBERSON, Viola Roberson


Viola “Polly” Roberson, age 92, died Tuesday (March 1, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended

illness. She was born in Nashville, TN, but resided in California before moving back to Georgia. Along with her husband, she was

owner/operator of Jim Roberson Carpet Service for many years and was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a

daughter of the late James Rice Neblett and Mary Neblett Smalling. She was married to the late James Burton Roberson. She

was preceded in death by her son, James C. Roberson, a granddaughter, Michella Rhen Thomas, a sister, Mary Evelyn Smith, and

a brother, Jimmy Franklin. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Kay (Earl) Johns of Waycross, and Donna Faye (Wesley)

McQuaig of Jacksonville, FL; 8 grandchildren, Ricky Johns, Randy Johns, James B. (Tracy) Peacock, James C. Roberson, Tammy

Edwards, Amy (Rodney) Strickland, Amanda Danielle (Daniel) Thomas and Melody N. (Jason) Hicks; 15 great-grandchildren;

numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel.

Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum.

ROBERSON, Virginia Inez Beverly Roberson


A funeral service for Virginia Inez Beverly Roberson was Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial followed in Kettle Creek

Cemetery.

ROBERSON, William Carlie Roberson Sr.


RICHMOND HILL — William Carlie Roberson Sr., age 55, of Richmond Hill, passed away Sunday (March 22, 2015) at his

residence following an extended illness. Born in Jesup, he was the son of Matthew Dodge Roberson and Reba Jean Lewis

Roberson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Roberson and Johnny Roberson. He worked many years as a

painter. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed spending time with his family, music and football. Survivors include his

wife, Leonora Phillips, of Richmond Hill; 1 son, William Roberson Jr., of Richmond Hill; 3 daughters, Heaven Phillips (Dustin

Lindsey), of Midway, Reba Roberson, of Richmond Hill, and Beth Roberson, of Richmond Hill; five grandchildren, Izzayh Phillips,

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Vampyria Barrow, Kaylinn Phillips, Madison Dashnaw and Emma Roberson; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Joseph (Susan) Roberson,

of Midway; 1 sister, Barbara Roberson, of Richmond Hill; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday

at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROBERTS, Billie Jean Wheeless Roberts


HINESVILLE — Billie Jean Wheeless Roberts, 83, of Blackshear, passed away Monday morning (June 24, 2013) at her

daughter’s residence in Hinesville. Born in Tampa, FL May 12, 1930, she lived in Pierce County all of her adult life. She was a

supervisor in the finishing department for the Pierce Shoe Factory and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a

daughter of the late Stephen Alexander and Louise Eleanor Strickland Wheeless. She was also preceded in death by her

husband, Hubert Allen “Sambo” Roberts, and by her sister, Betty Taylor. Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Jean Disley of

Hinesville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Theresa Roberts of New Braunfels, TX, and Michael and Terry Roberts of

Jesup; eight grandchildren, Chris Roberts, Jeremy Disley, Diana Disley, Shannon Roberts, Katelyn Roberts, Derek Roberts,

Michelle Roberts and Haley Roberts; two great-grandchildren, Samantha Disley and Calem Roberts; several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A graveside service will be held Thursday in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice

of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERTS, Billy Roberts


Mr. Billy Roberts, age 95, of 1711 Golf Club Road Ext., passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010, at his home following an

extended illness. Mr. Roberts was born in Pendergrass, GA on October 6, 1914. He was the son of the late Harvey M. and Mary

Louise Appleby Roberts. Mr. Roberts moved to Coffee County with his family in 1923. He was a lifelong supporter of the Boy

Scouts of America and was one of the first two Eagle Scouts in this area of the state. Mr. Roberts was a farmer who truly

enjoyed growing crops and working with livestock. He became the first Director of Maintenance with the Coffee County School

System in 1955, a position he held until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Roberts enjoyed gardening and was somewhat of an expert

in the growing, air layering and grafting of Camellias. His Camellia blooms won numerous prizes over the years at the local

Camellia show held each February. He especially enjoyed sharing these beautiful flowers with people throughout the community.

Mr. Roberts was an active member of the Douglas First United Methodist and the Roberts-Breedlove Sunday School Class. He is

survived by his wife of 72 years: Annie Mae Ellis Roberts; 2 sons: Jimmy (Helen), Steve (Maggie); grandsons David, Bill, John

(Jessica); great grandchildren: Kayla, D.J., and Billy; and great- great-grandson: Cameron. Funeral services were Sunday, August

22, at the Douglas First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Douglas First United

Methodist. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERTS, Brian Richard Roberts

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 5, 2006)

LAKE CITY, Fla. - Brian Richard "Brenno" Roberts, 49, of Lake City, Fla., died late Saturday evening (Dec. 2, 2006) in the North

Florida Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. An "Air Force Brat," he was born in Landstuhl, Germany. He was a

resident of Lake City for the past 12 years moving here from Valdosta. He was a cook for the Waffle House chain for 17 years

before ill health forced his retirement. In his spare time he enjoyed reading, motorcycle riding and bonfires. He was a

Christian. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Grady Giddens and sister-in-law, Lynn Roberts. Survivors include his

loving wife of 26 years, Margaret Giddens Roberts; his children, Jessica Ann Catherine Roberts (Robert), of Valdosta, William

Brian Jason Roberts, of Lake City, Jennifer Ellen Michelle Roberts, of Decatur, Tenn., and Jami Alicia Nicole Roberts, of Lake

City; his parents, William and Catherine Roberts, of Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, David Roberts, of Valdosta, and Craig

Roberts (Mattie), of Waycross; his mother-in-law, Ellen Giddens, of Quitman; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary and Speedy

Gonzalez and William and Judy Giddens, all of Quitman; one uncle, Gordon Jones (Martie); his cousins, Edie Jones and Chris

Jones, all of Omaha, Neb.; numerous nieces, nephews and family friends also survive. Memorial services will be conducted at 1

p.m. Wednesday at the Dees Family Funeral Home in Lake City, Fla. with the Rev. Russell Woodard officiating. In lieu of flowers,

the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Brian Roberts Trust Fund, Account No. 6882 at Peoples State

Bank. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dees Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 768 West Duval Street,

Lake City Fla.

ROBERTS, Carlton Roberts


A funeral for Carlton "Tater" Roberts will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Austin Chapel AME Church. He was born the son of Lillie

Mae Roberts and the late Jimmy Roberts Sr. on Aug. 28, 1947 in Atkinson County. He died at Archbold Memorial Hospital in

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Thomasville Friday (May 19, 2006). He graduated from Atkinson County Training School in Pearson, then from Thomasville

Technical School. He later served three years in the U.S. Army. In his early years, he attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in

Pearson, where he accepted Christ. After moving to Waycross he became a member of Austin Chapel AME Church. He was

employed at Atlantic Coast Line (CSX) Railroad from 1967 until his death. He started out as a trackman and worked his way up

to trainmaster. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nelson Roberts. Survivors include six daughters, Zandra Roberts Banks

(Roddick), of Thomasville, Cedria Green (James), of Valdosta, Tamara Roberts, of Las Vegas, Kimi Monique Roberts Edward

(Ronald), of Columbus, and Jacqueline Roberts and Victoria Roberts, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; one son, Carlton Roberts Jr., of

Waycross; five brothers, Isaac O. Roberts Sr. (Lynette), of Waycross, George Roberts (Nettie), of Pearson, Herman Roberts,

of Douglas, Jimmy Roberts (Elaine), of Willacoochee, and Allen Roberts of Blackshear; four sisters, Mary Jefferson, of

Walpassa, Fla., Shirley Roberts Moore (John), of Waycross, Wanda Roberts Griffin (Lonnie), of Willacoochee, and Zandra

Williams Day, of Tifton; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, cherished friends and fond

acquaintances. A wake will be held this evening from 6 to 8 at Perry Brothers Mortuary Chapel, 1100 State St., Waycross. The

funeral cortege will leave at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday from the home, 1252 Martin Luther King Drive. Final arrangements are

entrusted to Perry Brothers Mortuary, 1100 State St., Waycross.

ROBERTS, Charles Roberts

(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 May 2010)

Charles “Henry” Roberts, age 58, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services were held

Monday, May 3, 2010, from the graveside at Macedonia Memorial Park in Canton. Survivors included: daughters: Michelle

Roberts and Monica Roberts both of Canton; sister: Ann (Horace) Stapleton of Douglas; five grandchildren; one great-

grandchild; two aunts; one uncle; several nieces and nephews. Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton, GA was in charge of

arrangements.

ROBERTS, Charles S. Roberts Sr.

(Abstracted from the 6 April 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mr. Charles S. Roberts Sr., age 79, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Vista Park. Mr. Roberts was

born on December 7, 1938, in Douglas, GA, to the late John W. Roberts and Floy Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a Deputy Sheriff

working for the Nicholls Police Department, with Winn Dixie for many years and was a farmer. He was a member of Saving

Grace Ministries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mathews Roberts and four sisters, Ollie Cook, Lena Bennett,

Faye Austin and Elizabeth Anisworth. Survivors include daughters: Marsha Cohen of Douglas, GA, and Dessia (Joey) Davis of

Brunswick, GA; five sons: Charles Roberts, Jr. of Douglas, GA, John (Debbie) Roberts of Douglas, GA, Austin Roberts of

Douglas, GA, Matthew Roberts of Douglas, GA, and Bobby Roberts of Douglas, GA, two sisters: Barbara (Karl) Eidam of

Marietta, GA, Sue (Julian) Haynes of Murrayville, GA; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were

Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Saving Grace Ministries. Interment followed in Franklin Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in


ROBERTS, Charlie Roberts III


Charlie Roberts III, age 61, of Homerville transitioned from this life on Wednesday (June 5, 2019). Better known as “Brother,”

he was born Dec. 8, 1957 in Homerville to the late Charlie Roberts II and the late Geraldine Waters. He joined and was

baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Homerville at an early age. He was educated in the Clinch County Public School System. In

addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Waymon Nelson, sister, Abigail Compton, and great-

granddaughter, Madison Johnson. He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, four daughters, Kelly Roberts, Sharon Johnson,

Vontessa Sutton, all of Homerville, and Daija Gaskins, of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Jerrel Elaine Pierce, Warner Robins, and

Jacqueline M. Waters, Homerville; one aunt, Eva Mae Roberts of Riceboro; seven grandchildren, Kenisha, Charnai, Kynoria,

Thomas, Kaylee, Terrell and Kejaun; nieces and nephews, Cleopatra, Zenobia, Porchia, Jalesa, Emanuel Jr., Marcellous, Amir and

Taketa; a host of other relatives. The celebration of life service will be at Prayer Garden Church of God In Christ, 711 W

Forest Ave., Homerville. Burial and committal service will follow in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. Professional services are

entrusted to Harrington Family Funeral Services, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.

ROBERTS, Connie Wilson Roberts


Connie Wilson Roberts, age 69, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2018) at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident

of Waycross and graduate of Ware County High School. She was employed as an office clerk with Georgia Physicians South and

was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold F. Wilson and Martha Crosby

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Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Pete Roberts of Waycross; one daughter, Brandy (Matt) Stacy; two sons, Robbie (Jimmie

Rae) Roberts and Mickey Roberts; grandchildren, Jackson, Elli and Wilson Stacy, Justin (Jamie) Roberts, Raymond Roberts,

Drew Thigpen and Cameranne Roberts; great-grandchildren, Mia, Ruthie, Liza Rae, Madison and Brody; brother, David (Naomi)

Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek

Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Daniel Stephen Roberts


Mr. Daniel Stephen Roberts, age 92 of Douglas, GA, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009, at home. Mr. Roberts, a native of

Coffee County, GA, was born on January 1, 1917. He was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Louise Appleby Roberts. He was a

retired postal worker and the widower of the late Ruth Elizabeth Hancock. He was a member of the First United Methodist

Church and a Veteran of the US Air Force having served during WWII. Survivors include 1 daughter: Lou (Freddie) Lott of

West Green, GA; 1 son: Charlie (Judy) Roberts of Perry, FL; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother: Billy (Annie Mae)

Roberts of Douglas, GA. Funeral services were Saturday, August 8, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial followed

in the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERTS, DeAlva Bennett Roberts

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 27, 2006)

BLACKSHEAR — DeAlva "DeDe" Bennett Roberts, 88, of Blackshear died Tuesday evening (April 25, 2006) at Baptist Village

after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Pierce County. She was preceded in death by her husband

James L. Roberts Jr.; her parents, James Lawton Bennett and Mamie James Bennett; a grandson, Scotty Roberts; and two

brothers, J.N. Bennett and Dorsey Bennett. She was a homemaker and a long-time active member of First Baptist Church in

Blackshear. She was a member of the Alert Sunday School Class and the women's ministries of the church. She was also a

member of the Blackshear Women's Club. She is survived by two sons, James L. Roberts (Dottie) and Barry Roberts (Ellen),

both of Blackshear; four grandchildren, Jay Roberts (Laura) and Johnathan Roberts, both of St. Simons Island, Jenifer

Roberts, of Savannah, and Chris Roberts (Kami), of Blackshear; two brothers, J.L. Bennett Jr. and Harold Bennett (Mary), both

of Mershon; three sisters, Adeline Meeker (Everett), of Danville, Ill., Mamie Severin (Reed), of Waycross, Melda Van Iderstyne

(Dick), of Jekyll Island; a sisterinlaw, Oletha Bennett, of Mershon; a brother-in-law, J.R. Black, of Abilene, Texas; and several

nieces, nephew and other relatives. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial will be in

the Blackshear City Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 until 9 at Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear.

The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church in Blackshear or to Baptist Village. The Alert Sunday

School Class and the Blackshear Women's Club have been asked to serve as Honorary Pallbearers and are asked to be at the

church by 10:45 a.m. on Friday. Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home in

Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERTS, Denver T. Roberts

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 December 2016)

Denver T. Roberts, age 89, of Naylor passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr.

Roberts was born April 9, 1927 in Tifton, GA to the late Jessie & Willie Mae Benefield Roberts. Mr. Denver enjoyed farming

and was considered a farming legend, and a true family man he loved to fish and coon hunt. Mr. Denver was a huge influence to

many children and taught them many life lessons and work ethics that will never be forgotten. He was a member of Naylor

Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Roberts is preceded in death by a grandson, Zach Roberts and 7 Brothers and 2

Sisters. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Louise Roberts, of Naylor, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Ricky & Vickie Roberts

of Naylor, GA; Johnny & Marsha Roberts of Naylor, GA; David & Lisa Roberts of Homerville, GA; Jessie Roberts of Naylor, GA;

daughter & son-in-law, Patty & Marty Vedas; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; brother; Everett Roberts of Nashville,

GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the

Naylor Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Good Hope Church Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.

ROBERTS, Donald William Roberts

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, December 1, 2010)

Donald William Roberts, age 60, passed away at his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010. There will be a memorial

service on Saturday December 11, 2010 at the Baptist Church in Lee. Mr. Roberts was born on January 11, 1950 in Burlington,

WI. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a jack-of-all trades, but primarily in woodworking. Don and his

wife spent the last years working at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch as cottage parents and last year in a ministry in

Bradenton. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jeanette (Pinky) Roberts; 3 daughters, Michelle Harper, Donette Brown and

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Theresa Coblenta; 2 sons, Nicholas Roberts and Peter William Roberts; 9 grandchildren; his mother; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and

many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, all from Burlington, WI. Donations may be

made to the Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee.

ROBERTS, Effie Mae Roberts


Effie Mae Roberts, age 86 of Valdosta, GA passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at Heritage House Nursing Home. She was

born on August 12, 1927 in Dupont, GA to Dewey and Velma (Sowell) Cone. She was a devoted member of Forest Park Church of

Christ where she served faithfully until health declined. She loved flowers, working in the yard and singing. Along with her

parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Eston Roberts, and two sisters, Elizabeth Wallace & Rita Benefield

and daughter-in-law, Kathy L. Roberts. Her survivors include: Son, James (Jimmy) Roberts of Tifton, GA; Daughter & Son-in-

Law, Glenda Sue & Richard Roper of Houston, TX; Son & Daughter-in-Law, Eston Eugene & Marlene Roberts of Valdosta, GA; Son

& Daughter-in-Law, Joe Randall & Susan Roberts of Naylor, GA; Son & Daughter-in-Law, Anthony Scott & Carla (Gidden)

Roberts of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Holly & Donny McDuffie, Lt. Col. Richard K. Roper & Sonja, Nanci & Dustin Tuomey,

Diane & Jeff Steuwe, Roxanne Roberts, Heather Roberts, Alesa & Jeff Gilmore, Shawn Eugene Roberts, Charity Robin Roberts

& Michael Tomlinson; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, J. D. Cone of Ray City, GA; several nieces & nephews and extended

family members. Funeral services will be Monday, February 17, 2014 at Forrest Park Church of Christ with burial to follow in

New Ramah Cemetery in Ray City, GA. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.

ROBERTS, Eloyce Linda Roberts


Eloyce Linda Roberts, age 81, died Saturday (Sept. 13, 2014) at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in

Ware County and lived most of her life here. She was employed with Baptist Village Retirement Communities and Pierce County

Nursing Home before retiring as an LPN. She had attended Telmore Pentecostal Holiness Church in the past. She was a

daughter of the late Erie Harvey Roberts and Leaffie Edenfield Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her brother,

George H. Roberts. She is survived by 3 sons, Raymond H. (Beverly) Varnadore, of Bickley, Donald E. Varnadore, of Bickley, and

Joel M. Varnadore, of Waycross; 7 grandchildren, Jesse Varnadore, Rana (Chad) Zauner, Lindy (Trent) Gibbs, Magan Varnadore,

Daniel (Jennifer) Varnadore, Adrian (Steve) Topping, and Tyler Varnadore; 1 sister, Wanda Roberts, of Ware County; 1 sister-

in-law, Colleen Roberts, of Blackshear; and several other relatives. A private graveside service was Tuesday at Liberty Baptist

Church Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Fred Carlton Roberts


Fred Carlton Roberts Sr., age 77, passed away December 8, 2017 in Perry, FL. Fred was born November 24, 1940 in Lacoochee,

FL to Fred Roberts and Thelma Elizabeth Carlton Roberts. Fred honorably served our country in the United States Air Force.

He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He worked with Proctor and Gamble as a Water Treatment Operator for 30

years. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred Roberts and Thelma Elizabeth Carlton Roberts; two sisters Roma Caffey

and Karen Sampson, and his two daughters Cynthia Denise Green and Patricia Kay Roberts. Fred is survived by his wife of 58

years Janice Burt Roberts of Perry, two sons Fred C. Roberts Jr. and wife Yogi and Rodney Burt Roberts and two daughters

Debra Roberts Freeman and husband Jay of Perry and Kimberly Roberts of Warner Robins GA; 8 grandchildren and 7 great

grandchildren as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Sunday, December 10, 2017 at at Carlton

Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

ROBERTS, George Harvey Roberts

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia May 31st, 2012)

George Harvey Roberts, 75, died Wednesday morning (May 30, 2012) at his residence in Blackshear. He was a native and lifelong

resident of Waycross and Ware County. He retired as superintendent of solid waste for the City of Waycross. He served in the

United States Navy and was affiliated with the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Harvey Erie Roberts and Leaffie

Edenfield Roberts. Survivors include his wife, Colleen Boyette Roberts, of Blackshear; three children, Becky Collins (husband

Michael), of Patterson, Jennifer Britt, of Waycross, and Nikki Day, of Blackshear; seven grandchildren, Toby Jones (wife

Heather), Keoni Collins (wife Christina), Selby Collins, Jensie Britt, Chase Day, Logan Day and Mandy Day; five great-

grandchildren, Kyleigh Day, Tyler Jones, Bryson Lane, Cadence Collins, MaKenzie Jones and Spencer Britt; two sisters, Wanda

Roberts, of Telmore, and Eloyce Roberts, of Waycross; three nephews, Don, Ray and Joel Varnadore; and several greatnieces

and nephews. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at his residence in Blackshear. The family will receive friends at the

residence from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ROBERTS, Glenn Roberts


Glenn Roberts, age 56, of Irwin County, GA, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at his residence. Memorial services were

Monday, June 6, 2016, at Henderson Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Roberts was born July 5, 1959, in Munich, Germany to

the late Aubrey Bernard and Louise Virginia Harper Roberts. He was a 1977 graduate of Irwin County High School. Mr. Roberts

was owner and operator of Roberts Welding Shop in Ocilla. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended Henderson

Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, LaDonna Rogers Roberts; two brothers: Tommy (Cathy)

Roberts of Wray and Bryan (Benita) Roberts of Bonaire; as well as several nephews, a great-niece, and a great nephew. Paulk

Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERTS, H. D. Roberts


H. D. Roberts, prominent Madison druggist, died suddenly at his home here of a heart attack Saturday morning. He had been a

resident of Madison since 1924. Mr. Roberts was connected with the W. J. Coggins Drug Store as pharmacist, and later became

co-owner and manager of the store when it became the Robert Drug Store. Mr. Roberts was born in Savannah, GA in 1905, but

spent his boyhood in Tennille, GA. He was married to Miss Marjorie Hill, of Alabama, who survives him. Other survivors include

two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Smith, of Kentucky, and Mrs. Bo Morris, of Augusta, GA; three brothers, Jack Roberts, of Greenville,

SC; Bob Roberts, of Savannah; and Estein Roberts, of Jacksonville; also uncles and aunts including Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Shurling, of

Swainsboro, GA and Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Black, of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Funeral services were held Monday in the First

Methodist Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Harold Dorsey Roberts


Harold Dorsey Roberts was born Sept. 9, 1932 in Jefferson City, MO. He passed away on Monday (Sept. 24, 2018) in Waycross.

He was a retired Southern Bell technician. He went to work for the Bell System (Western Electric) in Washington, DC, in 1956

after leaving the Navy. He moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1966 where he made his home. With his health declining, he moved to

Blackshear in January 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife and soulmate, Margo Roberts, in 1996. He is survived by his

daughter, Janet Roberts Henderson (Ronnie), of Blackshear; his stepdaughters, Hazel Sparks (Eddie), of Jacksonville, FL, and

Kathleen Watson (Ken), of North Georgia; his two grandsons, Floyd (Les) Fullard Jr., of Iowa, and Jacob D. Fullard Sr., of

Brantley County; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Christian, Ashton, Abi-Blade, Jacob Jr. and Brayden and his very special niece,

Allamae Gay Hickox (Jim), of Hoboken. Arrangements are with Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home of Jacksonville, FL.

ROBERTS, Hazel Vick Roberts


Services for Hazel Vick Roberts, age 84, of Pavo are Thursday, March 26 at Antioch Baptist Church. Interment is at Springhill

Christian Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers are her grandsons: Jamie Majors, Chris Roberts, Jeff Majors, Justin Majors,

Kevin Roberts, Blake Hart, and Lee Warren. Mrs. Roberts died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Archbold Medical Center. Born June

7, 1930 in Grady County, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late James Reuben Vick and Armissie Williamson. On April 26,

1947, she married James Leon Roberts, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Roberts worked for 38 years with Sunnyland Foods,

also Flowers Foods, and Fielders Grocery. She was also a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 sons Ronald

(Diane) Roberts of Thomasville and Mike (Sheila) Roberts of Cairo; 4 daughters Linda (Terry) Dunham of Booneville, AR, Joanne

(Ronnie) Majors and Susan (Tony) Dolan both of Thomasville, and Debbie (Bobby) Hart of Pavo; 16 grandchildren; 29 great

grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; 3 sisters, Betty Palmer, Mary Walker and Barbara Powers; and 2 brothers, Bobby

Vick and Dell Vick. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Griffin. Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home.

ROBERTS, Hollie Roberts


Mr. Hollie Roberts, age 46, died Monday in a Valdosta hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Taylor County, son of the

late Mr. and Mrs. Harley Roberts. He was a member of Cherry Lake Baptist Church and was a tool and die maker for Metal

Products here in Madison. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jimmie Shea Roberts; one daughter, Miss Hollie Roberts; and one son,

Timothy, all of Cherry Lake; three brothers, Andrew Roberts of Monticello; Leroy Roberts and Hinton Roberts both of

Tallahassee; and an aunt who reared him, Mrs. Valley Dice Bishop of Aucilla; and a number of other aunts and uncles. Funeral

services were held Tuesday in Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

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ROBERTS, Howard Lee Roberts


Mr. Howard Lee Roberts, age 64, of Nicholls passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical

Center, following a short illness. He was born November 16, 1950, to the late Woodrow Roberts and the late Ruby Wildes

Roberts. Mr. Roberts, a native of Asheville, NC was a painter by trade. He had lived in the Nicholls area for several years. He

was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and working on vehicles. Survivors include 2 step-daughters, Rene

Dunell of Easley, SC, and Paula (Leo) Carpenter of Nicholls, GA; 1 step-son, Wesley Creamer of Uvalda, GA; 1 sister, Cathy (Don)

Kelley of Jesup, GA; 2 brothers, Stevie Roberts of Mora, GA, and Bobby Rogers of Beaumont, TX; 5 grandchildren; 2 great

grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services were Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Ricketson

Funeral Home. The inurnment will follow at a later date.

ROBERTS, Jakie Bunn Lankford Roberts


Jakie Bunn Lankford Roberts, age 82, died Monday (July 24, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following a short

illness. She was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Waresboro to Jake and Vivian Lankford. She retired as a school principal following 30 years

in education in Florida. She then became an assistant principal in Nicholls and retired from there after 10 years. She was

elected as “Teacher of the Year” in both Georgia and Florida and as a “National Teacher of the Year” from Florida. She was a

longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, serving in several offices and was elected “Girl of the Year.” She was an active

member of the Waycross-Ware County Retired Educators Association and served as publicity chairman. She was a Christian and

a member of Newbern Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and the church secretary. She dreamed for many

years of traveling to foreign, exotic places with her husband, Bob. She visited Germany, went through the Alps, Austria, Italy,

The Vatican, France, Switzerland and England with her sister, Ginger. Although it was great fun something was missing. When

she retired she discovered what it was … going with Bob. They took off to Hawaii, Alaska, most of the other states, Canada (up

the west coast and up the east), Japan, China, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy

and Switzerland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Vivian Bunn Lankford, one son, Ren Roberts, a sister-in-

law, Shirley Peavy, and brother-in-law, Lamar Roberts. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. “Bob” Roberts, a daughter,

Shannon Roberts (Commander Prescott Palmer) Palmer, three grandchildren, Autumn, Alyssa and Austin Palmer, a sister, Ginger

Lankford (Ken) Folsom, one niece and five nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in

Oakland Cemetery.

ROBERTS, James Alvin Roberts


BLACKSHEAR — James Alvin Roberts, age 87, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (Sept. 30, 2017) at his residence following

a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Blackshear, Aug. 4, 1930, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He farmed for many

years as well as working for the Pierce County Board of Education where he had driven a school bus for 22 years. Many people

will remember him from Harrison Tractor and Dixon New Holland Tractor where he had worked for a number of years. He loved

to hunt and fish but loved his church (Hoboken Baptist Church) and spending time with his grandchildren most of all. He was a

former member of Alabaha Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Just an all-around likeable guy, he never met

a stranger. He was a son of the late Charlie Pleasant and Annie Brewton Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a daughter,

Annette Roberts Bell, a sister, Lillian Cato, and two brothers, Randall Roberts and Keller Roberts. Survivors include his wife of

55 years, Anna Sue Pittman Roberts of Blackshear; a daughter and son-in-law, Susanne and Leonard Peacock, of Waycross; two

sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Sandra Roberts of Blackshear, and Leonard and Melissa Roberts of Hoboken; a sister,

Jeantette Peacock Herndon of Blackshear; two brothers, J.C. Roberts of Douglas, and Claudis (Margie) Roberts of Cincinnati,

Ohio; a son-in-law, David (Becky) Bell of Blackshear; four grandchildren, Dave (Kella) Bell, Joe Bell, Anna Gail Roberts and Leela

Roberts; a great-grandchild, Liza Kate Bell; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at

the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Alabaha Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hoboken Baptist

Church Building Fund, 4714 Main St. E., Hoboken, GA 31542.

ROBERTS, Jeffrey Roberts


Mr. Jeffrey Roberts, age 31, of Hiram, GA, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1983, in

Douglas, GA, the son of Edsel and Beatrice Roberts, Sr. Mr. Roberts worked as a fireman for Cherokee County Fire Department

and was stationed at Station 1 and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Survivors

include his wife, Jackie Roberts of Hiram, GA; sons, Haven Roberts and Axton Roberts, both of Hiram, GA; parents, Edsel &

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Beatrice Roberts of Douglas, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edsel (Kristin) Roberts, Jr, of Tampa, FL; and Jesse (Christie)

Roberts of Yulee, FL; sisters and brother-in-law, Denise (Darrel) Osten of Douglas, GA; Mandy Roberts of Douglas, GA; and

Janna Roberts of Douglas, GA; maternal grandmother, Louise Burkett of West Green, GA; and several nieces and nephews. A

memorial service will be Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Heritage Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be

made to the “Jeffery Roberts Memorial Fund” at any Wells Fargo Branch. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of

arrangements.

ROBERTS, John H. Roberts


John H. Roberts, age 75, of Cherry Lake, passed away last Thursday in the Madison hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Roberts

was born in Georgia and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R. Roberts. His wife, Mrs. Mabel Clair Roberts, preceded

him in death in December 1962. He was a resident of Valdosta for some time and Mr. and Mrs. Roberts moved to Cherry Lake

where he was engaged in the grocery and boat launching business, having lived there for the last seventeen years. Survivors are

one son, William H. Roberts of Cherry Lake; three brothers, Gus Roberts of Silver Springs, MD, George Roberts of Macon, GA,

and Cliff Roberts of Warner Robins, GA; a sister Mrs. Wiley Long, also of Macon, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Monday January 11 at Beggs Funeral Home. Interment was in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta.

ROBERTS, Mrs. John H. Roberts


Mrs. John H. Roberts, age 69, of Cherry Lake, died at the local hospital Saturday after an extended illness. She was engaged in

the operation of Roberts Grocery Store at Cherry Lake, and in operating Boat Launch and Recreational Area at Cherry Lake.

Prior to coming to Cherry Lake fifteen years ago, she resided in Valdosta. Survivors are her husband John H. Roberts, of Cherry

Lake; one son, William H. Roberts, of Jacksonville; three sisters, Mrs. R. G. Jennings, of Macon, GA; Mrs. A. P. Roberts, of

Washington, DC; and Mrs. Durward Highfill, of Brandywine, MD; one brother, E. L. Long, of Macon, GA. Funeral services were

held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta.

ROBERTS, John Thomas Roberts


John Thomas (Tommy) Roberts, six year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Roberts of Cherry Lake, was instantly killed Monday

afternoon when he dashed into the highway in front of his house and was struck by a passing motorist. Sheriff Moore said the

accident happened on the Cherry Lake-Greenville Highway, when James David Howard, 20, of Madison was passing the home on a

Ford car and did not see the child in time to stop. Survivors besides the parents are one sister, Libby, of Cherry Lake, and his

maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lester Shea, of Greenville. Services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Baptist Church.

Interment was in Harmony Cemetery. Tommy was a member of the 1st grade of Cherry Lake Elementary School and of the

Sunbeams of the Harmony Baptist Church.

ROBERTS, Joseph Hamilton Roberts


Mr. Joseph Hamilton “Joe” Roberts, age 93, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the VA Medical Center,

in Lake City, FL, following a short illness. He was born on August 12, 1922, to the late George David Roberts and the late Mary

Sears Roberts. Mr. Roberts, a native of Coffee County, was a retired Brick Mason. He was an Army Veteran of World War II,

having served throughout France and Normandy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Elizabeth McKinnon Roberts; one

son, Joeroy Roberts, Sr.; one grandson, Joeroy Roberts, Jr.; one sister, Estelle Merritt; four brothers, Elisha Roberts, James

William Roberts, Johnny Roberts and Wallace Roberts. Mr. Roberts attended the First Assembly of God. Survivors include: two

daughters: Barbara Ann Roberts, and Linda R. McLoon, both of Douglas, GA; daughter-in-law: Debbie Wright Roberts of

Broxton, GA; 5 grandchildren: Cecilia Dykes of Jacksonville, GA, Crystal M. Lukas of Tifton, GA, Jody McLoon of South Carolina,

Susanne M. Augusta of Douglas, GA, and Erik Crosby of Broxton, GA; 9 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other

relatives. Funeral services were Friday September 4, 2015, at the First Assembly of God. The interment followed in the Douglas

City Cemetery, with Military Honors, and Flag Detail being furnished by Personnel from Fort Stewart Army Base at Hinesville,

GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERTS, Keith Herrin Roberts


Mr. Keith Herrin Roberts, age 53, of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011. Mr. Roberts was the son of the

late Frank and Naomi Tiner Roberts and a native of Homerville. He was an employee of Cady Bag Company in Pearson, GA. Mr.

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Roberts is survived by his wife, Sheryl Lee Osborne Roberts of Douglas; one son, Keith Roberts Jr. (Madelyn) of Douglas; one

daughter Ginger Newcombe (Derrick) of Pearson; four grandchildren, Serena, Heidi, Landon, and Toby; four sisters, Ruth

Stalvey (Douglas) of Homerville, Rita Bass (Jimmy) of Homerville, Denise Dewess (David) of Chiefland, FL, Betrinda Metts

(Wayne) of Homerville; two brothers, Bubba Roberts (Denise) of Ft. White, FL, Sean Roberts (Carla) of Homerville, several

nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, December 12, 2011, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Sims

Funeral Home. Interment will follow at a later date. Sims Funeral Home in Douglas served the family.

ROBERTS, Leroy Quitman Roberts


Leroy Quitman Roberts, age 60, of Mayo, FL, passed away Friday January 13, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville,

FL, following an extended illness. Leroy was born on August 2, 1956 in Clewiston, FL to the late Loyce and Grace Roberts. Leroy

was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He served in the Army National Guard from 1974-1978. He was retired from

Florida Department of Corrections after 32 years of service. Leroy enjoyed fishing, coyote hunting and his family. He was

preceded in death by his parents Loyce Q and Grace Meredith Roberts, his grandparents Orlando and Lula Roberts, his wife

Ellen Roberts and a brother Loyce Roberts.Leroy is survived by his two daughters Rebecca (Dale) Eldridge, Jessica (Ron) Payne;

3 grandson’s Brian Humphries, Grayson Eldridge and Trenton Payne; mother-in-law Kathryn Murray; his brother Glen (Lisa)

Roberts; his sisters Nancy (Mike) McGowan and Frances (Randy) Chastain and sister-in-law Mary Roberts, along with a host of

aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, January 16, 2017 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment

services will follow immediately afterwards at Riverside Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Lillie Mae Roberts


Lillie Mae Roberts, age 86, of Willacoochee, departed her life Friday (Jan. 24, 2014) at Tift Regional Medical Center after a

brief illness. She is survived by her children, George (Nettie) Roberts, of Pearson, Herman (Lillie Mae) Roberts, of Douglas,

Jimmie (Patricia) Roberts, of Willacoochee, Allen (Cheryl) Roberts, of Blackshear, Shirley Roberts (John) Moore, of Waycross,

Wanda (Lonnie) Griffin, of Willacoochee, and Zandra Day, of Tifton. The funeral will be held Saturday at Oak Grove Crossroads

Church in Kirkland. Harrell’s Funeral Home, 400 East Cherry St., Douglas, has been entrusted with all arrangements.

ROBERTS, Linda Faye Holt Roberts


Mrs. Linda Faye Holt Roberts, age 66, of Bogart, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Saint Mary’s Hospice

House in Bogart, GA. Mrs. Roberts, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on May 1, 1944. She was the daughter of the late

Cecil Claude, Jr and Lillie Mae Bordeaux Holt. She was the widow of the late James Coy Roberts. A brother, Dewey Holt and

sister, Hazel Lancaster preceded her in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at New Hope Baptist

Church near Ambrose, GA. Burial followed in the New Hope Church Cemetery. Survivors include: son: Bryan Keith Fulford of

Bogart, GA; brothers: Johnny Holt and Allie Holt of Jacksonville, FL, Earlie Holt and Ormond W. Holt of Fitzgerald, GA, Cecil

Holt of Douglas, GA; sisters: Beatrice Hutchinson of Douglas, GA, Willie Mae Ponsell of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren: Brittany

Nicole Fulford and Kelly Marie Fulford of Bogart, GA. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERTS, Lynette Roberts


A celebration of life service for Lynette Roberts will be Saturday at Church of Christ Written In Heaven, 617 Blackwell Street.

Burial and committal service will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Kirkland. The cortege will assemble at the family residence,

907 Crescent St. On Wednesday (Sept. 30, 2015) God’s silent angel came into the room of Lynette Roberts and carried her

through the open gates at the end of the road. She was a native of Atkinson County and a longtime resident of Ware County.

She was educated in the Atkinson County Public School System. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Willie Bell

Hawkins Sr. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and was a member of The Church of Christ Written in

Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac O. Roberts Sr., two brothers, John J. Hawkins, Willie Lee Hawkins,

and one sister, Carolyn Douglas. Those left to cherish her memory includes 2 sons, Isaac Jr. (C’artis), of Orlando, FL, Shawn

(Christy) Sr., of Waycross; 1 daughter, Zandra Day of Tifton; 10 grandchildren, Zoya Day, Zarah, Constance Brown, Shawn

Roberts Jr. Zavier Roberts, Isaac Roberts III, Jarvis Roberts, Alycia Jones, Shaquira Jones and Ayanna Roberts; 3 brothers,

Horace (Irma) Hawkins of Tallahassee, Fla., Nelson (Grace) Hawkins and Robert Hawkins both of New Jersey; 2 sisters,

Christine Johnson of Waycross, Eloise Perry of Orlando, FL; 4 brothers-in-law, George (Nettie) of Pearson, Jimmy Jr. (Elaine)

of Willacoochee, Herman Roberts of Douglas, Allen Roberts (Sheryl) of Blackshear; 3 sisters-in-law, Shirley Moore of

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Waycross, Wanda (Lonnie) Griffin of Willacoochee, and Mary Jefferson of Vero Beach, FL. Professional services are entrusted

to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.

ROBERTS, Marie Cartwright Roberts


Mrs. Marie Cartwright Roberts, age 75, of Douglas, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015, at her daughter’s residence, following an

extended illness. She was born March 28, 1940, to the late J. W. Cartwright and the late Bessie Marie Mims Cartwright. Mrs.

Roberts, a native of Telfair County, was a retired Seamstress, as she and her husband, Gordon S. Roberts, owned and operated

the Roberts Alteration Shop, in Douglas, for many years. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors

include her husband, Gordon Sears Roberts of Douglas, GA; children, Ricky (Nan) Roberts, and Glen Roberts, all of Douglas, GA,

and Lisa (Jeff) Mercer of Keysville, GA; 1 sister, Marguerite (Jewell) Miles of Hazlehurst, GA; grandchildren, Cheryl (Chip) Nix

of Bainbridge, GA, Brandon (Taylor) Sims of Douglas, GA, Dustin Taylor of Ft. Stewart, GA, Hallie Bell of Bremerton, WA, Erica

Solomon of Jackson, SC and Mike Mercer of Alpharetta, GA; 4 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, friends, and other

relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, June 11, 2015, at the Central Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Central

Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERTS, Martha Ellen Murray Roberts


Martha Ellen Murray Roberts, age 58, passed away on March 2, 2016 in Lake City, FL. Martha was born April 2, 1957 in Perry, FL

to Thomas Coleman Murray and Kathryn Zipperer Murray. Ellen was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a

homemaker for many years and also worked in several day care centers in Mayo. Ellen's pride and joy were her grandsons, and

family which she loved dearly. Ellen was preceded in death by her father Thomas Coleman Murray. Ellen is survived by her

husband of 35 years Leroy Q. Roberts, her two daughters, Rebecca (Dale) Eldridge, and Jessica (Ron) Payne, along with her

three grandsons Brian Humphries, Grayson Eldridge, and Trenton Payne, her loving & devoted mother Kathryn Zipperer Murray

all from Mayo, Florida, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Burns

Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards at Riverside Baptist Church.

ROBERTS, Reggie Elmo Roberts, Sr.


Mr. Reggie Elmo Roberts, Sr., age 90 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at his residence following an extended

illness. Mr. Roberts was born September 21, 1920 in Fitzgerald to the late George Daniel and Tonnie Kight Roberts. He was a

self-employed auto dealer in Douglas for many years and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a WW II Army Veteran,

former state representative, worked on Gov. Marvin Griffins’ staff, a member of Rotary, Shriner, Masons, Lions Club, founding

cast and member of Juke Box Saturday night. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Day Mitchell Roberts.

Survivors include two sons, Reggie E. (Paige) Roberts, Jr. and Wayne (Joyce) Roberts, both of Douglas; three grandchildren;

four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, June 24, 2011 at Sims Chapel.

Interment followed in the Douglas Mausoleum in the Douglas City Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Ren Roberts


The body of Ren Roberts, son of Bob and Jackie Roberts of Telmore, will be moved from his resting place (in Inverness, FL) to

Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross on Friday where he will lie beside his grandparents, Jake and Vivian Lankford. Ren died on July

4, 1971 after a long and brave struggle with Leukemia. He was 14 years old. There will be no service commemorating the move.

ROBERTS, Shirley Popham Arline Roberts


Shirley Popham Arline Roberts, a resident of Inverness, FL, went to live with Jesus Monday (March 9, 2015) under the loving

care of her family and Hospice of Citrus and of the Nature Coast. She is survived by her children, Vicki and Beau Keene, Shane

Arline, Kelley Wilson; long-time companion, Jim Moon; grandchildren Kali, Elizabeth, Cori, Kaitlyn, Casey (husband Oystein),

Colton, Cooper, Olivia, Brenna; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Dale Popham; sister Rose Westberry; sisters-in-law Nancy

Popham, Sandra Popham, Larue Popham; and brother-in-law Jack Westberry. She is predeceased by her daughter Kim Arline

Kurtzman, grandson, Isaac Rubin, and brothers, George and Maitland Popham. She was born to Lovie and Lester Popham on July

7, 1935, grew up in Waycross and graduated from Ware County High School. In 1955, she attended Gordon Keller School of

Nursing in Tampa, FL. She was married in 1958, then moved to Inverness and raised her family while working at Dr. Osterhout,

Dr. Brown and Dr. Randall Jenkins. She worked with Dr. Jenkins for the next 37 years caring for the community with deep

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compassion. Her great ability to sense when others were hurting and her loving response to suffering has healed many people.

She loved to laugh loudly and was quick to forgive. Her favorite verse was, “Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving

one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” She was humble and incredibly thoughtful, blessing many people

with her sweet cards full of words of encouragement all penned in exceptionally lovely handwriting. She was a voracious reader,

lover of words, intelligent and funny and a peacemaker. As a southern cook specializing in “comfort foods,” her meals nourished

bodies and hearts. She enjoyed sewing until her eyesight failed, had a green thumb and celebrated every holiday by decorating

her home inside and out. She most enjoyed being with her grandchildren and applauding their every step in life. More than one

person called her their best friend and she loved each one deeply. The power of her love and prayers will still be felt here on

earth but she is now a citizen of heaven! She dedicated her body to the Anatomical Board of the State of Florida for use in

medical research and education. It was her last act of selfless love in hopes of improving the quality of life of others. She

asked that any donations go toward the City of Inverness Parks and Recreation, The Fourth of July Celebration, family, friends,

freedom, fun and fireworks. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at Calvary Church, 2728 E. Harley St., Inverness,

FL. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

ROBERTS, Thomas Haven Roberts Jr.


BLACKSHEAR — Thomas Haven “Tommy” Roberts Jr., age 66, of Blackshear, died Wednesday (July 22, 2015) at the Southeast

Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born July 13, 1949 in Waycross, he was a son of the late

Thomas Haven Roberts Sr. and Mary Azalee Dowling Roberts. He had lived most of his life in Blackshear and was a 1967

graduate of Blackshear High School. He had worked as a dispatcher for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department but retired in

2013 as a tax appraiser with the Pierce County Tax Assessors Office. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of

43 years, Becky Brown Roberts of Blackshear; 1 brother, Billy (Margaret) Roberts of Hoboken; 1 sister, Deborah (Ronnie)

Buckins of Alma; his nieces and nephews, Lisa (Mark) Walker of Blackshear, Scotty (Brandy) Roberts of Waycross, Amber

Buckins of Douglas, Courtney Barnard of Waynesville, and Angela (Keith) Hill of Alma; and several great-nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A funeral will take place Saturday at Hart Funeral Home in Blackshear. Burial will follow in the High Bluff

Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Thomas Sanford Roberts II


Mr. Thomas Sanford “Sam” “Connie” Roberts II, age 89, of Broxton, GA, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Douglas,

GA. Mr. Roberts was born on February 24, 1928, in Broxton, GA, to the late Luther Roberts and Thelma Roddenberry Roberts.

Mr. Roberts, was an active member of the Broxton Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, song leader, and a Sunday

School teacher for 74 years. He retired from the United States Postal service after 38 years of employment. He was in good

standing as a Mason for many years where he served as Grand Master. Survivors include his daughter, Kay (Gary) Davis of

Hilliard, FL, son, Sam (Leigh) Roberts of Broxton, GA, grandchildren, Grant (Mary) Davis, Julee Brooke and husband Ron Lewis,

Virginia Ellen and husband Jamie O' Berry, Jared Luther and wife Katie Roberts, great-grandchildren, Ali O’Berry, Jesse

O’Berry, Emily O’Berry, Riley Davis, Raegan Davis, Rhianna Lewis, Gigi Lewis, Tripp Lewis, Arabelle Roberts, Thomas Sanford ‘Bo’

Roberts, Mae Roberts and Zeke Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Smith Roberts, mother, Thelma

Roddenberry Roberts, father, Luther Roberts and brother, John Roberts. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 20,

2017, at the Broxton Baptist Church. The Interment followed at the Broxton City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home of Douglas, GA,

was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERTS, Vernon F. Roberts


Vernon F. Roberts, age 82, of Naylor, GA passed away Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Lake Haven Nursing Facility after a lengthy

illness. He was born March 18, 1933 in Nashville, GA to the late Jessie & Willie Mae (Benefield) Roberts. Along with his parents

he is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Lou Roberts and daughter Janice Ann Moore. He was a mechanic and is retired from

the City of Homerville. He restored Farmal tractors and played the fiddle. Survivors include: daughter; Wanda (Ted) Moore of

Jennings, FL; daughter; Kathy (Robbie) Walker of Lake Park, GA; 8 grandchildren: Dena (Harlan) Sirmans, Jenny (Brian) Blanton,

Mandy (Jammie) Cook, Kenton (Loriana) Moore, Jimbo (Christa) Lloyd, Joe (Erica) Lloyd, Jenny Nobles, Sayl Veal, 17 great

grandchildren, brother & sister in law, Denver (Louise) Roberts; brother, Everett Roberts, & several nieces, nephews and other

extended family members. A celebration of life will be Saturday March 28, 2015 with Wanda and Kathy receiving friends and

family at Ricky and Vickie Robert's Picking House at 6448 Old Naylor Rd. Graveside services will be Sunday March 29, 2015 at

Shiloh Methodist Church in Homerville, GA. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Roberts family.

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ROBERTS, Virleen Wells Roberts


Virleen Wells Roberts, age 40, a former resident of Madison, died Friday in Tampa after a brief illness. Survivors are one son

and daughter-in-law, Wallace Stacey and wife and two grandchildren of Columbia, SC; his parents, Jacob Wells, Sr. and wife of

Madison; six sisters, Lizzie Mae Marshall, Sallie Maw Graham, Doris Lipscomb, Dorothy Wells, Edith Swilley and Inez Roberson,

all of Madison; two brothers, Jacob Wells, Jr., of Madison, Willie Wells of Illinois and a host of relatives. Funeral services will

be Sunday at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Zachary Aaron Roberts

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 17, 2013)

Zachary “Zach” Aaron Roberts, 25, of Homerville died Monday July 8, 2013 in Bismarck, ND from injuries sustained in a

construction accident. Zach was born June 4, 1988 in Lanier County to David Thelton Roberts and Linda Clanton. He worked for

Monarch Towers as a Top Hand and was the owner of Complete Tower Service. He loved his work and cherished spending time

with his family. He attended Covenant Church in Pearson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Clanton. He is

survived by his wife, Kyla Nowling Roberts of Homerville; three daughters, Cassidee Anderson of Nashville, Shylah Roberts of

Homerville, and Matilynn Roberts of Homerville; a son, Zachary "Fatman" Roberts of Homerville; his mother and father, Linda

and Matthew McCardle of Homerville; father, David (Lisa) Roberts of Homerville; two sisters, Mandy (Steven) McKaig of Hope

Mills, NC, and Michelle Roberts (Scott Leccese) of Homerville; brother, David (Samantha) Roberts of Lakeland; maternal

grandmother, Beverly Clanton of Lakeland; paternal grandparents, Denver and Louise Roberts of Naylor; step-maternal

grandfather, Earl Wayne Gray of Nashville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Erika Nowling of Pace, FL; and a host of

aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday July 15, 2013 at the Lovein Funeral Home. Interment followed in

Vickers Cemetery. Lovein Funeral Home of Nashville served the Roberts family.

ROBERTSON, Donald Boyd Robertson


Donald Boyd Robertson, age 74, died Thursday (Dec. 28, 2017) at Harborview Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.

He was born in Hialeah, FL, but lived in Orlando, FL, for many years before moving to Waycross 22 years ago. He was a former

roofer with Brown roofing. He was a son of the late Austin Cumbee Robertson and Anna Mae Carey Robertson. He was preceded

in death by five siblings, Winfred Robertson, Patricia Parker, Kenneth Robertson, Linda Tice and Becky Brown. He is survived by

a sister, Donna Williams of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral


ROBERTSON, Ida Bernice Robertson


A graveside service for Ida Bernice Robertson, age 84, will be Friday at Hazzard Hill Cemetery. She was born Sept. 1, 1931 in

Abbeville (Wilcox County) to the late L.O. Benton and Rosa Chancy Benton. She lived in Waycross most of her life and was a long

time member of Big Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. She departed this life on Friday (July 1, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health

System in Waycross after an illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Robertson,

five sisters and a brother. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Fluker Funeral Home is serving the

family.

ROBERTSON, Jackie Robertson


Jackie “Jack” Robertson, age 65, of 806 East Waring St., Apt A14, Waycross, transitioned on Thursday (Dec. 13, 2018) at

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross with several relatives close by. He was born March 5, 1953 in Pierce County to the

parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and (Julia Mae) Robertson. He lived in the Dean Still community, and later his family relocated

to Waycross. He was a 1972 graduate of Waycross High School. During his adult years he retired from Champion International

and later worked at Jerry J’s. He loved to attend family gatherings and shopping. His favorite NFL team was the Pittsburgh

Steelers. Later in life he received Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joined the True House of Deliverance Holiness

Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Leatha Robertson Carnegie, Estelle Robertson Stanford and Willie

Robertson Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories a special niece, Miranda Benson (Bernard); two brothers, Nathanial Robertson

Sr. (Maxine) and Freddie Robertson Sr. (Jeannette); one sister, Annie Lois Jones, all of Waycross; two adopted daughters,

Almala Odoms, Atlanta, and Betty Ross, of Waycross; grandchildren, Eric White, Larry White, Terrell White, Quintin Wilkins

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and Brawin Wilkins; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be Saturday at Rainge Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Blackshear.

ROBERTSON, James Lee Robertson


Sgt. James Lee Robertson, age 50, leaves to cherish his memories his mother: Mrs. Clearetha Barfield of Douglas, GA; 2

daughters: Belinda Robertson (Titus) Kennedy of Alma, GA, Tatianna Robertson of Flint, MI and one son, Michael Robertson of

Flint, MI and 7 grandchildren. James leaves to cherish his memories 2 brothers: Jimmy Columbus (Sandra) Robertson, Sr. of

Grand Blanc, MI and Michael Barfield of Douglas, GA; three sisters: Erma R. (Chester) Littleton; Darene Robertson and Brenda

Joyce Robertson all three of Douglas, GA. On his father’s side he had 2 brothers: Ernest (Gloria) Adams, Jr. of Douglas, GA and

Freddie Adams of San Antonio, TX; 8 sisters: Patricia Adams, Tycie Adams, Gloria Jean (James) Dobson, Amelia Adams, Kathy

Adams, Dinetra Adams all of Douglas, GA, Priscilla Adams Rich and Faith Adams Mars of Hopewell, VA; James has a host of

beloved nephews and nieces: Nathaniel (Lisa) Littleton of Melbourne, Australia; Clearetha Littleton (Fred) Crowder of Douglas,

GA; JoNathan (Song) Littleton of Las Vegas, NV; Tammy Robertson of Douglas, GA; Nekisha Robertson and Jimmy Columbus

Robertson, Jr. of Grand Blanc, MI; Elaine Tims, Michelle Tims both of Douglas, GA, Lashon Tims of Nicholls and Steve Tims of

Jacksonville, FL; aunts and uncles: Mrs. Vera Rogers of Youngstown, OH; Mrs. Isabelle (Berry) Wells and Mrs. Ola Mae Paulk

both of Douglas, GA, Johnnie Lee Roper of Douglas, GA and Jimmy L. Robertson of Brunswick, GA. Funeral services for Sgt.

Robertson were Saturday, June 5, 2010, at McIver’s Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Interment followed at Denton Cemetery in

Denton, GA.

ROBERTSON, Jeanita Sha’ron Robertson


A celebration of life service for Jeanita Sha’ron Robertson, age 38, will be Saturday at Faith of God Holiness Church. She was

born Aug. 21, 1981 to Freddie Robertson Sr. and Jeannette Faison Robertson in Waycross. She received her formal education

from the Ware County Public School System and graduated from Ware County High School in 1999 where she was a member of

the Ware County Marching Band. She was an active member of Faith of God Holiness Church where she accepted the Lord

Jesus as her personal Savior. “Ronnie K,” as she was affectionately known, was a proud woman who had a passion for life. Her

greatest treasures in life was to be in good health and continue to be a model for her beloved daughter De’Kira. She had a big

heart and deeply loved her parents, daughter and brothers. Her smile would melt a heart and her laugh was contagious. She was

fiercely protective of those she loved. She was always helping others and made room in her heart for new friends. She had a

special bond with everyone she came in contact with and it is a great testament to her nature that she formed so many long

lasting friendship over the years. Our broken hearts will forever feel the loss and emptiness of her absence. On Thursday (Jan.

24, 2019) God called her to her heavenly home after an illness. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved daughter

De’Kira Sallet; her loving parents, Freddie and Jeannette Robertson Sr.; two brothers, Freddie Robertson Jr. and Frederick

Miller; two aunts, Annie Lois Jones and Helen Wesley; three uncles, Nathaniel Robertson (Maxine), Dewayne Cassaway (Mary)

and Elijah Faison; a great-aunt, Julia Mae Holmes; a great uncle, Eddie Lee Cooper (Carrie); the father of her daughter, Derrick

Sallett; a host of cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Robertson home 913 Cedar St. Interment will be

in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.

ROBERTSON, Jerrel Martin Robertson

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 31 October 2015)

Jerrel Martin Robertson, age 79, passed away on October 31, 2015 in Gainesville, FL of heart failure. Jerrel was born February

28, 1936 in Perry, FL to James Sebern Robertson and Ollie (Wilcox) Robertson. Jerrel worked with Buckeye Cellulose/Proctor

Gamble as a maintenance manager for 41 years, retiring in 1995. Mr. Robertson attended Hague Methodist Church. He was a

past member of the Perry Elks Lodge. Jerrel was an avid Gator fan. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, and freshwater

fishing. Jerrel was preceded in death by his parents James Sebern and Ollie Robertson, and his brother Jimmy Robertson. Mr.

Robertson is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joanne Robertson; his children Jan (Martin) Madert, Alise (Kent) Thompson,

Jimmy (Lisa) Robertson, Annette (Rusty) Farrell; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; 1 sister Lex Robertson; as a well as a

host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at Burns Funeral Home of

Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery.

ROBERTSON, Susan Maria Robertson

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 18 May 2019)

Susan Maria Robertson, age 74, passed away on May 18, 2019 in Tallahassee, FL. Susan was born November 21, 1944 in

Savannah, GA to John M. Schroder and Dolly McBride Schroder. Mrs. Robertson was an active member of Immaculate

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Conception Catholic Church. Susan was a loving wife and devoted mother to her children and grandchildren. She worked at the

Rooms to Grow, was a substitute teacher with the Taylor County School system, and made an impact on many children’s lives. In

her spare time she enjoyed reading, walking, and spending time at the beach. Susan was preceded in death by her daughter

Kimberly Johns and husband Robert, and her grandson Brett Johns, and her parents John and Dolly Schroder. Mrs. Robertson is

survived by her husband of 56 years John Robertson; her children, Todd Robertson (Andrea), and Jennifer Turner (Ben); her

brother, Mark Schroder (Ginger); 5 grandchildren, Kevin Johns, Jarrod Robertson (Lauren), Colby Robertson, Kennedy Turner,

and Garrett Turner, and several great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Catholic Mass will be at

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Pineview Memorial Cemetery.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

ROBERTSON, Willie Robertson Jr.


Willie (Buddy) Robertson Jr., 73, died Saturday (Oct. 15, 2011) at Hospice House Satilla following a long illness. He was a native

of Quitman, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Robertson Sr. and Julia Mae

Morris Robertson, a daughter, Dorothy Jean McMorris, a stepson, Clinton Williams, and a sister, Estella Stanford. He was

retired from Goldkist Pecan as a production worker and worked in the pulpwood industry. Survivors include two sisters, Letha

Carnegie and Annie L. Jones (husband Frank), both of Waycross; three brothers, Nathaniel Robertson (wife Maxine), Freddie

Lee Robertson (wife Jeanette) and Jackie Robertson, all of Waycross; a step-daughter, Tracie Plowden, of Waycross; five

stepsons, Michael Williams and Keith Plowden Sr., both of Jacksonville, Fla., Kenneth Williams, of Savannah, Johnny Plowden, of

Tifton, and Ray Plowden, of Miami, Fla.; four step-grandchildren, Michelle Williams, Robert Williams, Adrian Williams and

America Williams, all of Waycross; a special friend, Jerry Dennis, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other

relatives. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Music Funeral Home Chapel.

ROBINSON, Alfonso E. Robinson


A funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the chapel of Chambless-Frye Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Rollins and

the Rev. Paul Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Mount Olive Cemetery in Waynesville. Pallbearers will be

Jack Guess, Eric Hanson, Billy M. Beasley, Paul Beasley, Dewayne Beasley and David Beasley.

ROBINSON, Aline Virginia Drawdy Robinson


WILLIAMSBURG CITY, VA — Aline Virginia Drawdy Robinson, age 82, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away Monday (Jan. 15, 2018).

Born in Pierce County on Nov. 23, 1935, she lived in Falls Church, VA, where she raised her family before later moving to

Williamsburg. She was initially a homemaker but as her children became school-aged, she transitioned into a career as a

seamstress. Initially, doing alterations and making curtains. She progressed into making bridal gowns and wedding planning and

became quite accomplished and well known in doing so. She was the daughter of the late Burris D. and Nola Lee Drawdy. She was

also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard F. Robinson, a son, Ronald Austin Drawdy, and two brothers, Jo

Allen Drawdy and Edward Drawdy. Survivors include her two daughters, Elizabeth Susan Robinson of Colorado Springs, CO, and

Audrey Lynn Kostelecky of Columbia, MD; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Scott Robinson of Cincinnati, OH, and Michael

Kevin (Louise) Robinson, of Vienna, VA; five sisters, Nola Mae (Roger) Carter and Glenda (Larry) Lee both of Blackshear, Joan

(Jimmy) Lee of Hoboken, Ellie (Bill) Loudermilk of Perry, and Linda (Lee) Hayden of Griffin; two brothers, Daniel (Gloria)

Drawdy and Joseph (Karen) Drawdy both of Blackshear; a sister-in-law, Lois Drawdy of Patterson; four grandchildren, Katie

Robinson, Lauren Robinson, Sean Robinson and Sam Robinson; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be

held Saturday at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Shiloh Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of

Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

ROBINSON, Barbara Ann Robinson


Barbara Ann Robinson, 63, died Wednesday (Aug. 1, 2012) at the Hart Harbor Nursing Home in Jacksonville, FL, following an

extended illness. She was a native of Clinch County who lived in Jacksonville, FL for several years. Her parents were the late

George Robinson Sr. and Gertrude Robinson. Three brothers also preceded her in death, Jackie Robinson, George Robinson Jr.

and Artis Robinson. She is survived by three sons, Robert Lee Johnson and Cecil Johnson, of OH, Tyrone Williams, of NC; two

daughters, Christine Williams, of Jacksonville, FL, and Latangelo Barton, of VA; four sisters, Diane Jenkins (Johnny), of

Lakeland, GA, Alene Robinson, of Pompano Beach, FL, Alma Jean Wilson, and Joann Wilson, of Pearson; several grandchildren,

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nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends and relatives are being received at the home of her sister, Alma Jean Wilson, 49

Edwards St., Pearson. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Welch & Brinkley Mortuary of Waycross.

ROBINSON, Barbara Ann Dampier Robinson

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 20, 2010)

Mrs. Barbara Ann Dampier Robinson, 71, of Titusville, FL passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010, at her home after a long

illness. Mrs. Robinson was born on August 23, 1938, to John H. "Jake" and Juanita Smith Dampier. She grew up in Dupont and

moved to Macon where she met her husband, Ed Robinson. As an "Air Force Wife" she made homes in many states. She also lived

in Japan and Holland and traveled to Germany, France and England. She moved to Belle Glade, FL when her husband retired from

the Air Force and lived there for many years. She moved to Homerville about three years ago and then moved to Titusville six

months ago due to her health. She was retired from the City of Belle Glade Water Department. She enjoyed photography and

was an accomplished artist with nature being favorite subject. She enjoyed flowers and was a member of the Belle Glade

Garden Club. She was an avid outdoors woman and enjoyed turkey, deer and hog hunting along with fishing. She was a member of

Trinity Baptist Church in Homerville. She traveled for a number of years with her husband before her health started failing.

They traveled extensively in the west with Colorado and Montana being favorite destinations. They visited many State and

National parks including Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Mesa Verde National Park, Badlands National Park

and Hawaii Volcano National Park, just to name a few. Two of her favorite places were the Okefenokee Swamp and Big Cypress

in south Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and family. She is survived by her

husband Edward E. "Eddie" Robinson of Titusville; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Lee and Vera Robinson of Belle Glade; a

daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and William "Bill" Allred of Titusville; two grandsons, William "Billy" Allred Jr. of Titusville

and Scott Robinson of Baton Rouge, LA; three granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Sandy and Eric Sutton of Mulberry, FL,

Vickie Allred of Titusville, and Leigh Ann Robinson of Belle Glade; one great-grandson, Caleb Sutton; two sisters and brothers-

in-law, Sara and Reid Register, and Bonnie and Carlos Whitley of Homerville; one brother and sister-in-law, John L. and Minnie

Dampier of Fernandina Beach, FL; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. A funeral service was held Monday,

January11, 2010, at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment was in North Cemetery near Dupont. Flowers were accepted. Memorial

donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Robinson

family.

ROBINSON, Barbara Lynne Marshall Robinson


NAHUNTA — Barbara Lynne Marshall Robinson, age 64, of Nahunta, died Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health

System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Pleasantville, NJ, she was the daughter of Shirley Leeds Battaglia. She was a

homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved crafting and gardening. Survivors include 2 sons and

daughters-in-laws, Jim (Dana) Miller, of Nahunta, and Chris (Amy) Miller, of Gray; 1 daughter, Barbara Klein, of Brunswick; 5

grandchildren, Kyle Klein, Emily Miller, Austin Miller, Reese Miller and Mayson Miller; 4 sisters, Jo Ann Roussel, of Waynesville,

Mary Michel, Linda Todd and Lucy Grubb, all of New Jersey; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service

was scheduled for Friday at Hickox Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for a memorial in her honor

to be made to Marshland Credit Union for Barbara Robinson. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROBINSON, Bessie B. Robinson


Bessie B. Robinson, the little daughter of A. G. Robinson, died June 26th. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.


ROBINSON, Bobby Ray Robinson


Bobby Ray Robinson, age 68, of Waycross, died Thursday (March 16, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an

extended illness. He was born in Pearson to the late James Calvin Robinson and Ethelene Guy Robinson Cox and lived in Waycross

most of his life. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one

brother, James Willis Robinson and one sister, Helen J. Neugent. He is survived by 1 sister, Carol Ann (Gene) Goldman of Millry,

AL; 1 brother, William B. (Thelma) Robinson of Millry, AL; 10 nieces and nephews, Calvin (Meria) Neugent of Waycross, Debbie

Taylor of Waycross, Lisa Roberson of Waycross, Greg (Lesa) Goldman of Millry, AL, Terri (Mike) Seawright of Waynesboro, MS,

Missy Wicker of Gulfport, MS, Sheila (Mark) Herron of Millry, AL, Sandra Gail (Lance) Yates of Birmingham, AL, Sherri

(Johnny) Duncan of Gulfport, MS, Vicki (Hal) Hartley of Meridian, MS; great-nephew, Holt Roberson; several other great-

nephews, nieces and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle

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Creek Cemetery.

ROBINSON, Bryant Robinson


Bryant Robinson, age 56, died of shotgun wounds March 29th near his home. He was a member of Pallbearer Lodge #15. He is

survived by his wife, Agnes Robinson of Madison; one daughter, Ernestine Washington of Madison; two brothers, Mose Robinson

of Pinetta and Ralph Robinson of Valdosta, GA; two sisters, Rosa Barnes and Alvenia Grayson, both of Cherry Lake, FL and a host

of other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday April 4th at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

ROBINSON, Carolyn Ann Robinson


Born December 4, 1937 – died September 27, 2011. No services planned at this time.

ROBINSON, Chriss Robinson

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 15 January 2015)

Chriss Robinson, age 101, a longtime resident of the Capitola Community finished his long earthly life on Sunday night, January

11, 2015 at the Brynwood Center in Monticello. Funeral services are Saturday at his church, Greater Elizabeth Missionary

Baptist, Lloyd, FL, with burial in the Robinson Family Cemetery. Born in Leon County in 1913, he was retired from Seaboard

Railroad. For the past several years, he had lived in Monticello with his daughter and son-in-law, Burnette (Hopkins) Thompson.

He was active in the Jefferson Senior Citizens group. Cherishing his love and longevity are his 6 daughters: Oleatha (Theodore)

Mack, Geneva McClyde, Edith Hart, Connie Humose, Barbara (Walter) Green and Burnette (Hopkins) Thompson; 2 sons, Clyde

(Pearl) Robinson and Charlie Robinson; 25 grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces,

nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Scurry Robinson; sons, Chriss and Samuel Robinson;

grandson, Christopher Hart; parents, Samuel and Deborah Thomas Robinson, Ola Taylor Robinson; and his twin, Christopher

Robinson. Tillman of Monticello is handling the arrangements.

ROBINSON, Damien J. Robinson


A celebration of life service for Damien Jarrod Robinson, age 39, will be held Monday (March 5, 2018) at First Born Church of

the Living God. He was born Oct. 31, 1978 in Albany to Claude Nathaniel Robinson and the late Juanita Cobb Robinson. He

received his formal education from the Waycross and Ware County school systems. He attended Alice Street Elementary

School (with fond memories of former teachers Rosetta Hill and Janice Shaw). He attended Center Junior High School and was

a 1997 graduate of Ware County High School. He furthered his education by attending Albany State University. While

attending Albany State University he met and later married the love of his life, Ayanna Kai Zayas, on Sept. 24, 2004. This union

was blessed with a daughter, Kaija Aleece. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a faithful member of Joy Temple

in Lenox. He was employed at Ware State Prison as an athletic supervisor. Under the leadership and encouragement of his

father, he became very active in sports at an early age. He was an avid basketball, football and softball player. He departed this

life on Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health, Waycross after a brief illness. Those left to cherish his memory

include his wife, Ayanna Kai Robinson, and daughter, Kaya Aleece Robinson of Waycross; his father, Claude Nathaniel Robinson

of Waycross; his grandmother, Izola J. Cobb of Waycross; sisters, Angelique Anitra Cobb, Mia Lenay Robinson and Kristie Cobb

(James) White all of Waycross; aunts, Laura Lee Kelly, Patricia (David) O’Neal both of Waycross, Carmetia Lowder of New York,

NY, Ida (Danny) Daniels of Jasper, FL, Hattie Robinson and Patricia (Jethro) Williams both of Newton; uncles, Nathaniel

(Alfreda) Cobb of Atlanta, Leon (Denise) Robinson, Jerry Hudson, Terry (Lydia) Hudson all of Newton, Cal Robinson of Locust

Grove, and Larry (Geraldine) Robinson of Macon; nephew, Jarrod Antwan Wilkins of Waycross; nieces, Bria Vicki Nicole White,

Ashante’ Kaytlin DeaVion Robinson and Aniya Juanita Wilkins all of Waycross; father-in-law, Felix Zayas of Cincinnati, Ohio;

mother-in-law, Ivy Zayas of Decatur; two brothers-in-law, Diarra (April) Davis and Damani (Cristi) Davis both of Decatur; a host

of cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Robinson residence, 809 Sergeant St., and the Cobb residence,

1500 Dorris St. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross.

ROBINSON, Della Robinson


Della Robinson, age 95, died at the home of her niece, Carrie Robinson, in Lopett, after a long illness. She was born in Madison

County and lived on the John Sale Place for many years where she was employed. Her only survivors are a number of nieces and

nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 14th at Mt. Zion AME Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs

Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.


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ROBINSON, Edward Robinson


A celebration of life service for Edward Robinson will be held Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on

Pittman Street. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The oldest of five children born to the late Robert James Robinson and

the late Smithie Viola Baldwin Robinson on Sept. 13, 1926, in Telmore. He joined an additional five older siblings from his

father’s previous marriage. He attended schools in Telmore and Waycross and was a lifelong resident of Waycross. He

transitioned from labor to reward Monday (Nov. 18, 2013) at Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. His major employment was with

the Seaboard Coastline Railroad, retiring after 32 years of service. He was joined in holy matrimony to Lillie Mae Phillips on

Sept. 15, 1958, for a period of 55 years. They were the parents of three children, 2 daughters and 1 son. In addition to his

parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Robert Jr., Louetta, Moses, Richard and Ferman. He joined Greater St. Paul

Missionary Baptist Church as a young adult and remained faithful throughout his life. During this time, he served as a deacon, a

choir member, a ward leader, custodian, kitchen assistant, treasurer for the Sunday School and choir, and was a faithful

member of the Bible study, prayer meeting and Sunday School organizations. He was an avid gardener. Growing vegetables and

flowers was his hobby. He was a self-acclaimed advisor to many on how, what and when to plant. He leaves to cherish his

memory, his loving wife, Lillie Mae Robinson, of Waycross; 1 son, Everett L. Robinson, of Statesboro; 2 daughters, Blondell Sims,

of Charleston, SC, and Sheila Jones (Randy), of Savannah; 4 sisters, Inez Studivent, Evelyn Robinson, Rutha Mae Jones and

Rosetta Robinson, all of Waycross; 22 grandchildren; 2 uncles; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, play daughters, play sons; 2

uncles-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law; and 2 brothers-in-law. Arrangements are with Welch & Brinkley Mortuary, of Waycross.

ROBINSON, Edward E. Robinson


Mr. Edward E. "Eddy" Robinson, 75, of Titusville, FL passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, after an illness. Eddy was born to

Johnny and Ruth Robinson on September 24, 1936 in Belle Glade, FL. He and his wife, the late Barbara Ann Dampier Robinson

had lived in Homerville for a number of years before moving to Titusville. He first came to Clinch County with his wife in the

late 1950's and has called this his second home since. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He retired from the US Air

Force as a Senior Master Sergeant and was a Viet Nam Veteran. He and his family have lived in a number of places in the United

States, Japan, and the Netherlands. Following retirement he had been an agriculture products salesman, warehouse and farm

manager, and field vegetable quality control inspector. He was an outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish. His greatest joy was

family and he enjoyed family gatherings. Ed had a great sense of humor and was a "gifted story teller." Besides his parents and

wife, he was also predeceased by his son, Kenneth Robinson, and brother, Johnny Robbins Jr. Survivors include his daughter

and son-in-law, Patricia and William Allred Sr. of Tallahassee, FL; daughter-in-law, Vera Robinson of Belle Glade, FL;

grandchildren, William "Billy" Allred Jr. of Titusville, Sandy and Eric Sutton of Wetumpka, AL, Vickie Allred of Texarkana, AR,

Scott Robinson of Lake Worth, FL, LeAnna Robinson of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Caleb Sutton of Wetumpka; sisters-in-law

and brothers-in-law, Sara and Reid Register of Homerville, Johnny and Minnie Dampier of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Bonnie and

Carlos Whitley of Homerville; a number of nieces, nephews, and other family. A funeral service was held Thursday, August 29,

2012, at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial was at North Cemetery near Dupont with full military honors. Memorials may be made to

your local Alzheimer's Foundation or to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave. 7th floor, New York, NY 10001.

Roundtree Funeral Home served the Robinson family.

ROBINSON, Eleanor Ruth Robinson


Eleanor Ruth Robinson died June 10, 2013. No obituary.

ROBINSON, Emma L. Robinson

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL September 26th, 2013)

Emma L. Robinson, 86, of Tallahassee died Monday, September 16, 2013. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 28,

2013 at 3:00 pm at New Zion BP Church, with burial at Clifford Hill Cemetery. Survivors include; Robert Lindsey (Eunice), James

Brown (Donna), Dr. Ivory Taylor (Joyce).

ROBINSON, Estill Ray Robinson


HOMERVILLE — Estill Ray Robinson, 67, passed away Monday (Aug. 6, 2012) at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He

was born Aug. 12, 1944 in Guston, KY, a son of the late Estill Robinson and Verbal Robinson. He was a retired truck driver for

L&L Transportation and was a Baptist. Survivors is his wife, Charlotte Robinson, of Homerville; three sons, Gary Ray Robinson,



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of Homerville, David Eugene Robinson (wife Sonya), of Hahira, and Daniel Estill Robinson, of Homerville; two sisters, Sue Vavvel,

of Louisville, KY, and Linda Carman, of Hardinsburg, KY; two brothers, Larry J. Robinson, of Irvington, KY, and Ronnie Lee, of

Irvington, KY; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery.

ROBINSON, Florida Robinson


Florida Robinson, faithful colored Mid-Wife, died Tuesday morning at her home here. Funeral services were held Sunday March

26, at Damascus Baptist Church. Florida was 74 years old, and worked at her profession to within a few days of her death of a

heart attack.

ROBINSON, George Robinson Jr.


A graveside funeral will be held for George Robinson Jr. at Holmes Chapel Cemetery in Homerville Saturday at 1 p.m. Visitation

is being held this evening from 6 to 8 at the Welch & Brinkley Mortuary.

ROBINSON, Idella Ghent Robinson


Idella Ghent Robinson, a resident of Madison County passed away Friday September 13 in the local hospital after an extended

illness at the age of 86. She was a member of Jeslamb AME Church. Survivors are her husband Bennie Robinson of Madison; two

daughters, Mary B. Balloon of Chrystal Rover, FL and Mable B. Thomas of New York City; two brothers, Oliver Williams of Live

Oak; James Williams of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandchildren, Prof William C. Balloon of Delray beach, FL; Hazel Sanders of

Crystal River, FL; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Interment was Sunday September 22nd at Jeslamb

AME Church. Tillman Funeral Home was in charge.

ROBINSON, Jimmy Glen Robinson


Jimmy Glen Robinson, 48, died Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2008) at Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville following a long illness. He was

a native of Clinch County but had resided most of his life in Waycross. His mother was the late Mae Frances McCuffie Robinson

and his adopted mother was the late Cora McCormick (Willie). He was known as the "Rose Man" because he sold prelite roses. He

was employee of Wells Cargo South, Inc. for almost 10 years. He attended Living for Christ Ministries and served in the U.S.

Army. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Young Robinson of Waycross; two daughters, Jessica Fitzpatrick and Deidra Fitzpatrick

both of Waycross; a son, Ja-Don Fitzpatrick of Waycross; his father, Robert Robinson of Jasper, FL; his brothers, Fredrick

Robinson of Live Oak, FL, Junior Boy Robinson of Miami, FL, Terry McCormick (Stacey) of Waycross, Dino Robinson; his sisters,

Tonya Calhoun of Homerville, Ethel Jo Williams of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held

at 2 p.m. today at Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements.

ROBINSON, Johnnie Mae Laurie Robinson

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, June 20, 2008)

Johnnie Mae Laurie Robinson, age 68, of Madison, died June 15, 2008 in Tallahassee. She was a retired live-in nurse and a

member of Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Crossroads

Missionary Baptist Church in Madison. Survivors include 2 children, Shirley A. (Curtis, Jr) Currington and George Robinson, both

of Miami; 7 grandchildren, Lasondra Robinson, Angela Currington, Curtis Currington III, Calvin Currington, Krystle Currington,

Daevone Robinson, and Chauniya Robinson; 3 great-grandchildren, Corae Church, Corey Church, and Anari Currington; 2 sisters,

Oatha Laurie and Rutha Williams;. a special niece, Theoma Durham; and a special great-niece, Sharonda Barrett. Ganzy Funeral

Home in charge of the arrangements.

ROBINSON, Joyce Lavonia Robinson


Joyce Lavonia Robinson, 82, of Mayo, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in Live Oak. Joyce was born September 18, 1930 in Mayo,

FL, to the late Thomas Gideon Jackson and the late former Inez Corbin. She was a lifelong resident of Mayo and a member of

Beulah Baptist Church. Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker. In her spare time she enjoyed reading her Bible, playing piano and

singing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Kenny Robinson. She is survived by 2 daughters: Beverly Hall

(Danny); and Marty Robinson; brother-in-law: Dr. Frank Robinson (Sadale); 1 sister: Loycelle Ezell; 2 sisters-in-law: Ben Jackson,

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Dot Jackson and husband Charlie; 1 granddaughter: Baye Ballew, and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Graveside-Services will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Airline Baptist Church Cemetery in Mayo, Florida. Visitation will be

held at 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the family residence. Memorial contributions can be made to

in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons International.

ROBINSON, Kelly Robinson


Dr. Albert Kelly Robinson, 89, went to be with the Lord Thursday (Aug. 2, 2012) after an extended illness. He was a native of

Statesville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lee and Virginia Maude Walker Robinson, all of Statesville,

NC. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He received a degree from North Carolina State in animal

husbandry and a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia. He had a love and compassion for God’s

creatures and at an early age became involved with animals. He was an honorary member of the American Veterinary Medical

Association (A.V.M.A.) and Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. He served as president of the South Georgia Veterinary

Association for two years and served five years on the Georgia Veterinary Board of Examiners in Atlanta. He loved attending

veterinary educational and wet-clinic involvement. He served as veterinary advisor for the Ware County Cattle Association. He

taught a class on “How To Care For Pets” to handicapped children for three years and arranged for high school students to visit

the clinic and observe surgery treatment and proper care of pets. He served as veterinary advisor for the 4-H Club and as the

Okefenokee Fair veterinarian. He was a member of the Waycross Exchange Club, serving two terms on the executive board. He

also served on the Salvation Army Board, the South Georgia Rehabilitation Board and was a member of the Gideons. He was a

member of the Hasan Temple of Albany and was a Master Mason with Frank C. Folks Lodge No. 192 F&AM. He loved the Lord

and was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church where he served as an assistant Sunday School teacher of the Coworkers

Sunday School Class, a deacon and a prayer warrior. He is survived by his wife, Lula “Lou” Harrison Robinson; a sister, Erma

Lackey; sister-in-law, Hilda Robinson; niece, Sharon Keller; nephew, Todd Robinson (wife Evelyn); great-niece Nikki; great

nephew, Joshua; a brother, Warren Robinson (wife Hazel), nephew David Robinson (wife Debbie); great-niece, Kerri; a brother,

Julian Robinson (wife Connie), nephew, Gary Robinson, niece Terry Matthaidess (Brad), great-nephew, Cole; brother-in-law,

Robert Harrison (wife Mildred), niece, Angie Ham; great-niece, Kellie Renee’ Ham; great-nephew, Ashley Ham (wife Laura);

great-great-niece, Sara Beth Ham; great-great-nephew, Ryan Ham; niece, Janet Wilson (husband Glenn), great-nephew, Robert

Alan Wilson (wife Virginia), great-great-niece, Charlotte Wilson; nephew, Bobby Harrison; and many special cousins and friends.

A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery in the Hickox

Community of Brantley County. Members of the Co-Workers Sunday School Class and the Waycross Exchange Club are asked to

gather at the church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday to serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m.

Sunday at Central Baptist Church. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBINSON, Kenneth Lee Robinson

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 12, 2011)

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Robinson, 55, of Belle Glade, FL passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his home following a fearless fight

with cancer. He was born August 11, 1956, to Barbara Ann and Edward E. Robinson in Macon, GA. He was retired from the City

of Belle Glade Water Department and was employed with Palm Beach County Water Department at the time of his death. He

was a member of First Baptist Church of Belle Glade. Ken was a very positive and optimistic person with a quiet but mischievous

sense of humor. He was a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy was to spend time with his family and friends. His

favorite place to be was at their second home on Lake Hill in Lake Placid, Fla. with family and friends. His father was in the Air

Force and Ken traveled and lived in many cities and states from Key West, Florida to Marquette on the upper peninsula of

Michigan. He lived in Japan and Holland with his parents, He also traveled to England, Italy, France and other countries with his

wife and children. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Dampier Robinson; his grandparents, John H. and Juanita

Dampier, Johnny and Ruth Robinson. He is survived by his wife of almost 27 years, Vera Robinson of Belle Glade; son, Scott

Robinson of Belle Glade; daughter, Leanna Robinson of Orlando and Belle Glade; father, Edward E. Robinson of Titusville, FL,

formerly of Belle Glade and Homerville; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and William Allred Sr. of Titusville; brother-in-law

and sister-in-law, Vance and Josie Lamb of Belle Glade; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice and John Caskey of Columbia, SC;

nieces and nephews, Billy Allred, Sandy and Eric Sutton, Vickie Allred; great-nephew, Caleb Sutton; aunts and uncles, Sara and

Reid Register of Homerville, Johnny and Minnie Dampier of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; Bonnie and Carlos Whitley of Homerville;

numerous cousins, and other family. A Celebration of Life service was held at First Baptist Church of Belle Glade on Wednesday,

October 5, 2011. Memorialization was by cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions could be made in his memory to the

American Cancer Society.

ROBINSON, Leila Mae Wasdin Robinson

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Leila Mae Wasdin Robinson, 82, of Folkston, passed away Thursday (Nov. 14, 2013) in Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s in

Jacksonville, FL. She was born Sept. 29, 1931, in Charlton County to Cecil and Kizzie Crews Wasdin. She was a member of the

Red Hat Society, the Jewel Gibson Sunday School Class and Folkston First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Susan

Passieu (C.J.), of Folkston; grandchildren, Jennifer Grubbs, of Jacksonville, FL, Joanna Wainright (Matt), of Blackshear, Joey

Passieu, of Folkston, Brett Passieu, of Camilla, Peyton Elizabeth Passieu, of Folkston, Mandy Tyler, Josh Tyler and Matt Tyler;

and great-grandchildren, Makenzie Wainright, Jonathon Wainright and Catherine Grubbs. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Fred Matthew Robinson, a daughter, Diane Robinson Tyler, her parents, and a brother, Frankie Wasdin. The funeral

will be Sunday at Folkston First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request

donations be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or First Baptist

Church Building Fund, 401 S. Third St., Folkston, GA 31537. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home of

Folkston.

ROBINSON, Leon Robinson


A home going service for Leon Robinson will be Saturday at Perry Brother Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.

Leon Robinson was born on Oct. 14, 1949. He was the youngest of nine children born to the late Ada Bell Robinson and Clewis

Robinson. He received his formal education in the Ware County Public School System. He was a comical character that once you

met you never forgot. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Robinson, his father, Clewis Robinson, two sisters, Clara

Facon and Easter Mae Jones, three brothers, Donald Gibson, William Robinson and Bobby Jo Gibson. He was raised by strong

and God fearing parents. On Sunday morning (March 26, 2017) God looked down at his child and whispered, “Suffer no more my

child, your house is ready and the gates are open, so cross over into the waiting arms of your savior Jesus Christ.” After living

a life filled with love and laughter, family and friends, faith and the will to survive, Leon leaves to cherish, remember and keep

alive his memories two sisters, Shirley Rood and Betty (Peter) Blackshear, both of Waycross; and a brother, Clarence (Mary)

Whitaker of Atlanta; a loving aunt, Doris Howard of Blackshear; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.

ROBINSON, Lillie Mae Robinson

(Abstracted from the May 29, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)

A celebration of life service for Lillie Mae Robinson, age 96, will be held Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 1085

Ossie Davis Parkway. She died Thursday (May 22, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an illness. She was born Sept.

15, 1917, in Ware County to the late Ezra Charlton and Katie Harris Charlton. She received her formal education from the

Waycross public school system where she attended Center High School. She also attended Waycross-Ware County Vocational

Technical School where she satisfactorily completed the course of study as a nurse aid. She worked at Slash Pine Inc. and Gold

Kist Pecan Factory. She also taught at Phyllis Wheatly Kindergarten for many years. On Feb. 14, 1932, Lillie Mae Charlton and

James C. “J.C.” Robinson were united in holy matrimony. To this union seven children was born. She loved to cook for her family

and working in her yard. She was an active member of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church where she served as a stewardess, a

member of the choir and worked tirelessly to organize programs. She was a well-respected member of her community. But the

thing she was most proud of was her family. She skillfully and lovingly raised her seven children and supported the care and

development of her 20 grandchildren On Thursday (May 22, 2014) surrounded by the family that she deeply loved and

cherished, she departed this life. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a granddaughter,

Tiffane Rene’ Robinson, and a grandson, Stanley Wayne Bowden. Those left to cherish her memory include 7 children, James C.

Robinson Jr., of Fairburn, Margaret R. Griffin, of Waycross, Freddie Robinson, of Conyers, Charles Robinson, of Perth Amboy,

NJ, Donald (Katherine) Robinson, of Warner Robins, Ernest (Bernestine) Robinson, of Lithonia, and Carol (Jacob) Miller, of

Riverdale; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Robinson

residence, 934 “I” St. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.

ROBINSON, Margaret Louise Robinson


Margaret Louise Robinson, born Sept. 17, 1947 in Live Oak, FL. Died in Lake City, FL at Shands Lake Shore Hospital on Jan. 6,

2014. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Joe Earl Robinson and her 4 sons, Joe Earl (Paisley Lynn) Robinson, II, Ray J.

(Maria Lana) Robinson, Shaun Weldon (Erika) Robinson, and Jason Matthew (Audrey Lovelle) Robinson; 1 sister, Martha Ann

Ratliff, and 22 grandchildren. She has left us to be with her Dad and Mom, Ray and Myrtle Ammons and her older sister Mary

Neely. The funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with interment at Live Oak

Cemetery. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. of Live Oak and Branford is in charge of all arrangements.

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ROBINSON, Matilda Robinson


Matilda Robinson, age 76, passed away at her home in Madison, Sunday, after an extended illness. She had spent her entire life

in Madison. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Robinson, of Madison; one daughter, Sylvia Stephens, of Detroit, MI; five

sons, Archie Robinson, of Detroit, MI; Andrew Robinson, of Live Oak; James Robinson, of Madison; Howard Robinson, of

Jacksonville; and Curley Robinson, of Montgomery, AL; and a host of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be

held Saturday in Mt. Zion Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

ROBINSON, Minnie Robinson


Minnie Robinson, age 97, passed away at her home in Ocala after an extended illness. She had spent most of her life in Madison

County but had been in and around Ocala since 1939. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Glass, of New York; Lillian

Gallman, and Vandella Robinson both of Punta Gorda; three sons, Ted and Luke Robinson, both of Ocala and Morris Robinson, of

Punta Gorda; two sisters, Mattie Simmons, of Jacksonville and Sarah DeLaughter, of Detroit; 12 grandchildren and a host of

great grandchildren and other relatives. Graveside services will be held Friday March 1st in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Beggs Colored


ROBINSON, Patricia Robinson

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 30 January 2017)

Patricia "Pat" Robinson, age 77, Steinhatchee, FL passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. Graveside services were

Wednesday, January 25th at Live Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her aunt: Sarah Johnson of Live Oak, FL; cousins:

Morris Haire of Madison, FL, Arnold Haire of Conyers, GA, Gary Haire of Madison, FL; Ann Kiser of Live Oak, FL; Robbie

Thompson OF Live Oak, FL and numerous other family members.

ROBINSON, Regina Anne Robinson

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate December 28th, 2011)

Regina Anne Robinson, 51, of St. George, GA, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her residence after a short illness.

She was born July 20, 1960 to John Roy Davis and Sylvia Ellen Batten Patterson in Jacksonville, FL. She owned Katico Trucking

and was a member of Taylor Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Ellen Batten Patterson. Survivors include

her husband, Charles W. Robinson, Jr. of St. George, GA, children Michael Aron Edens of Jacksonville, FL, Phillip Brandon Edens

of Jacksonville, FL, Christopher Daniel Edens of Jacksonville, FL, Patrick Joseph Freeman of Jacksonville, FL, Charles Kevin

Robinson of St. George, GA, and Tracy Lynn Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; father and step-mother, John Roy and Ellen Fawn

Davis of Mt. Olive, MS, 2 sisters Lisa Carol Davis of Jacksonville, FL; Jennifer Anne McNeese of Magee, MS; 5 grandchildren:

Katlyn Marie Edens, Payton Love Edens, Trey King, McKeenzie King, Kameron King, 2 uncles, Danny Batten of Lakeland, DeWayne

Batten of Lakeland, 3 aunts, Carol Conine of Camilla, GA, Julie Woods of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Jananne Batten of

Ashburn, GA. Funeral services were Monday, December 26, at Taylor Church in Taylor, Florida. Interment followed in the

Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland, Georgia. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.

ROBINSON, Ruben Robinson


Ruben “Dwight Bell” Robinson, age 63, passed away Nov. 29, 2016. He is survived by a daughter, Stephani Nicole Bell-Walker;

and a son, Ruben Dwight Bell Jr.; and a host of loving relatives. The funeral was to be Monday at C.L. Page Mortuary, 3031

Moncrief Road.

ROBINSON, Ruth Allene Layfield Robinson


Ruth Allene Layfield Robinson, age 96, whose joy in life was her family and her Lord, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday

(July 3, 2014). She was born in Wilcox County, Dec. 31, 1918, one of 11 children. She served as a minister’s wife in south Georgia

and north Florida for more than 50 years. Also a business woman, she managed several retail stores until her retirement. She

was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, the Rev. George E. Robinson, a son, Calvin Leon Robinson, and a

son-in-law, Jimmie M. Thomas. She is survived by her loving family of 3 daughters, Peggy (Frank) Ptacnik, of Fanning Springs, FL,

Patsy (Curtis) Bryson, of Blackshear, and Boots Thomas, of Gainesville, FL; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-

great-grandchildren. Memorialization is by cremation. A memorial service will be held at Ayres Health and Rehabilitation,

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Trenton, FL, where she was a resident for five years. In lieu of flowers, her wish was for donations to be made to Ayers Health

and Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 229, Trenton, FL 32693. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation

Services, 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, FL.

ROBINSON, Sarah Robinson

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, September 28, 1905)

Sarah, wife of Henry Robinson of Hamburg died Friday 22nd. She leaves a husband and two children, a father, several brothers

and sisters to mourn her loss. She was a member of the A. M. E. Church and the S. M. B. The funeral was Saturday.


ROBINSON, Thad Robinson


Thad Robinson, age 25, of Lakeland passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1992

in Valdosta, GA to Ben Robinson & Laquita Connell Robinson of Lakeland, GA. Thad graduated from Lanier County High School in

2011. He had been working towards his Accounting & Finance Degree at VSU. Thad was full of life and always had an adventure

up his sleeve. He enjoyed playing the guitar and riding dirt bikes with his family. Thad was a comic book fanatic and loved both

Marvel and DC. He was into all things super heroes, and looked for the joy in every moment. He always looked to help others

around him especially during his service with 4-H. He was Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather,

John Robinson, maternal grandfather, Robert Earl Connell and uncles: Lenny Connell & Ray Connell. Survivors include his father:

Ben Robinson (Teresa Guess), Lakeland; mother: Laquita Connell Robinson, Lakeland; sister: Cara Robinson (Mickey Montgomery),

Lakeland; maternal grandmother: Mary Esther Connell, Lakeland; paternal grandparents: Bonnie & Gerald Hall, Valdosta; aunt &

uncles: Phillip & Donna Connell, Lakeland, Jesse & Lynn Connell, Lakeland, Lavann & Terry Hollis, Pell City, AL, Craig & Carrie

Courson, Lakeland, John Robinson, Lakeland, Rodney Robinson, Lakeland, Ashley Robinson, Lakeland; special cousins and nephew:

Lauren, Londyn & Blu Robinson, Maxine Scott, Derrick & Kelly Connell (Carter & Elizabeth), Colby Connell, Austin Connell,

Isabella & Dylan Hollis, Kami Howell, Kalin & Chase Livingston (Chandler), Cameron, Raylen & Emma Courson and Tonya

Throneberry (McKenzie, Jessie, Kamron). Funeral services will be Sunday, September 9, 2018 in the Southside Baptist Church

with burial following in Burnt Church Cemetery. The Robinson family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of

Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.

ROBINSON, Violet Caulk Robinson


Violet Caulk Robinson, age 46, passed away Sunday May 31, 1970 in the Orlando General Hospital after an extended illness. She

was born in Lake Park, GA and was the daughter of the late James Wilton Caulk and Mrs. Florence Boyette of Orlando. She was

a member of the Holden Heights Church of Christ in Orlando. Survivors are her husband, Master Sgt. Hugh Robinson of

Orlando; her mother, Mrs. Florence B. Caulk of Orlando; two brothers, James Caulk of Orlando and Rex Caulk of Jacksonville;

one sister, Mrs. Nadeline Christie of Titusville and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday

June 3, 1970.

Elmer’s notes: Even though the obituary does not give a burial location from the Madison County Cemetery Records we learn

that she is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery. Per her tombstone we also learn that she was born on April 8, 1924. There are about

a dozen Caulk family members buried in a row in this cemetery.

ROBINSON, Wendy Nicole Robinson


Wendy Nicole Robinson, 26, of Hoboken, died Wednesday (Aug. 31, 2005) in Charlton County from injuries in a car accident. She

was born in Tallassee, Ala. She worked as a loader for UPS. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Raymond Robinson.

She is survived by her parents, Raymond Earl and Irene Foster Robinson, of Hoboken, three sisters, Angela Griner (Emrid), of

Brunswick, Cindy Stano and Samatha Melton (Chris), of Alabama; four brothers, Steven Gibson (Priscilla), of Raybon, Chad

Robinson, of Brunswick, Samuel Gandy (Amanda) and Tony Robinson, of Alabama; nieces and nephews, Bailey, Zachary, Brayden,

Casey, Corey, Andrew, Eli and Alizabeth; her grandmothers, Cornella Robinson, of Nahunta, and Bessie Jacobs, of Waynesville;

and a special friend, Nikki Crews of Hoboken. A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home

with the Rev. Joel Longshore officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral

Home, Nahunta.

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Willie Robinson passed away July 13 at the Isle of Rest Nursing Home in Monticello, FL. Survivors are his wife, Lizzie Robinson

of Madison; 6 sons, Isaac and Eddie both of Orlando; Robert Lewis of Ft. Myers; Willie J. of Punta Gorda; Howard and James of

Madison; 5 daughters, Mamie Akins of Orlando; Emmaline Walker of Cherry Lake; Picola Smith, Essie Mae Walker and Mary Ann

Robinson all of Madison; 42 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 18 at Rocky Springs

Baptist Church with burial in Mt.. Zion Cemetery at Cherry Lake, FL. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the

arrangements.

ROBISON, George David Robison


PATTERSON — George David “Dave” Robison, 64, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday (June 26, 2013) at his residence. Born

in Savannah April 12, 1948, he lived in Atlanta for many years before moving back to Patterson eight years ago. He was a 1967

graduate of Patterson High School where he was the school’s STAR student. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1971 with a BS

degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended seminary at Miami, FL. He was a highly successful inventor, having had several

of his inventions patented. At the time of his death, he was working on a new form of battery for automobiles. He was blessed

with a great sense of humor and dry wit and loved to talk with people. He was a member of Patterson Baptist Church and

enjoyed visiting with his church family on Sunday mornings. He was the son of the late George Sherman and Charlotte Davis

Robison. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Jack Williams III, of Patterson; his nieces and nephews whom

he dearly loved, Cleve Tyre Jr., of St. Simons, Brandon Tyre (and his girlfriend, Kelly Harrell), of Mershon, Cherie and Bill Ullo,

of Atlanta, Jack Williams IV, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, James Williams, of Patterson, Emily Williams, of Jacksonville, FL, and

Caroline and Kevin Gollner, of New Braunfels, TX; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Roman Tyre, Bella Tyre, Alex Riner,

Morgan Riemersma, Maybin Ullo, Lexie Harrell, Ava Williams and Kevin Gollner Jr.; and several other relatives. Memorialization

will be by cremation with interment in the Patterson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Okefenokee Humane Society,

1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 31501, or to Patterson Baptist Church, 5770 E. Main St., Patterson, GA 31557. Pearson-Dial


ROBISON, Joseph Lewis Robison


CMSgt. Joseph Lewis Robison USAF Retired, age 77, passed away Sunday (June 2, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health after an

extended illness. He was born in Springville, AL to the late John Robison and Annie Mae Weems and graduated from high school

in Trussville, AL. He was inducted into the United States Air Force on December 13, 1960 in Montgomery, AL. He served during

the Vietnam War, and he was honorably discharged after 24 years on October 31, 1984 at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta

with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where he served as an usher from

1985 until his illness. He enjoyed playing golf, and he was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose

generous spirit will be remembered by all that knew him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Little

Joe Robison, and three siblings, Bobbie Ann Robison, Roy Robison and Charlie Godwin. Survivors include his wife of 59 years,

Linda Shrader Robison of Waycross; two children, Timothy Robison (Angela) and Michelle Gill (Tommy) both of Blackshear; four

grandchildren, Timothy Joseph Robison (Taylor Taskey) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Katie Robison of Waycross, Joseph Daniels

(Sierra) of Blackshear, and Lewis Blake Robison (MacKenzie) of Jesup; three great-grandchildren, Miller Aguilar, Mila Aguilar

and John Daniels; five siblings, Wade Robison of Leesburg, Robert Godwin of Springville, AL, Susan Perry of Springville, AL,

Grace Usery of Jesup and Sandra Berry of Warner Robins; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at St.

Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROCHELEAU, Joseph Rocheleau


Joseph “John” Rocheleau, age 85, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House after a

lengthy illness. He was born on November 27, 1933 in Fitchburg, MA to the late Maurice and Rose (Roy) Rocheleau. Joseph was a

United States Airforce veteran who served in the Korean War. He continued his service in the Reserves. In 1978, he began his

career with the Valdosta Correctional Institute. He retired after almost 20 years of service as Captain/Chief of Security. He

was the original owner of Rocheleau Hardwood Floors. When he was not working, he could be found fishing. John was a member

of Azalea Masonic Lodge #716. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Rosa Dukes Rocheleau; daughter,

Glenda Marie Griffin; 3 sons: Michael Rocheleau, Keith Rocheleau & Craig Rocheleau; grandson: Ryan Rocheleau and a brother:

Robert Rocheleau. Survivors include his grandchildren, Levi Rocheleau (Devin) of Valdosta and Lucas Rocheleau of Valdosta;

great grandson: Colton Rocheleau of Sanford, FL; sisters, Juliette Hanson of New Port Richey, FL, Diane Werner of Norfolk,

CT, Jacqueline Skaret of New Port Richey, FL; brother: Kevin Saundry of St. Augustine, FL and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, where military and masonic honors will be rendered.

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ROCHELEAU, Rosa Lee Dukes Rocheleau


Rosa Lee Dukes Rocheleau, age 88, of Quitman, GA passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Valdosta, GA.

She was born on January 16, 1931 in Colquitt County to the late Holland Dukes and Rosa Hall. Rosa Lee was a housekeeper and

worked for Comfort Inn. Along with her parents, Rose is preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Marie Griffin, 3 sons, John

Michael Rocheleau, Keith Allen Rocheleau, Craig Russell Rocheleau, 4 sisters, 1 brother and one grandson, Ryan James Rocheleau.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Rocheleau of Quitman, GA, sister, Evanell Jarvis of Sparks, GA, Louella

Weeks, Moultrie, GA, grandsons; Levi (Devin) and Lucas Rocheleau, great grandson Colton Allen Rocheleau, numerous nieces,

nephews and extended family members. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held in the

Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services.

ROCKHILL, Dorothy J. Rockhill

(Abstracted from 16 August 2019 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Dorothy J. Rockhill, age 83, of Parkesburg, PA, formerly of Southampton, NJ, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Penn Medicine

Hospice Inpatient Unit, West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Caldwell and Dorothy

Klopfle Bogie and the wife of the late Wilbert Rockhill. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Kensington High School. Dorothy was

proud to have been a Fire Tower Watch for the Department of Forestry in Madison, FL and retired from CVS Distribution

Center in New Jersey. She volunteered with Hainesport Emergency Squad as an EMT. Dorothy was an avid reader, and enjoyed

cooking and crocheting. Dorothy is survived by her two children: Keith Swing and his wife, Liz, with whom she resided; and

Janice Murray and her husband, John, of Oreland; three grandchildren: Jessica Valis, Brian Swing and Dane Murray; two great-

grandchildren: George Valis and Shiloh Swing; sister, Leslie Rodgers, of Southampton, NJ; and brother, Kenneth Bogie, of Atco,

NJ. In addition to her husband, Wilbert, she was predeceased by her brother, Alfred Bogie. Memorials in Dorothy's honor may

be made to The Breathing Room, 600 West Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046. Arrangements are being handled by Wentz Funeral

Home, Coatesville, PA; (610) 384-0318.

RODDENBERRY, Harry Roddenberry Jr


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Harry H. Roddenberry Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, age 92, passed away Tuesday (March 14, 2017). He was

born on July 31, 1924, in Everett City, GA, to the late Harry H. and Helen Crofton Roddenberry. He graduated from Patterson

High School in Patterson, GA, second in his class (just behind his wife Gladys, who was first), and attended Auburn University

where he studied chemical engineering. He then received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point,

class of 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Gladys Davis Roddenberry, whom he met in elementary school

and began dating in eighth grade. He was fond of saying the best decision he ever made was marrying Gladys. He served as

Captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. As base closing Captain in Guatemala City and in Jamaica, he oversaw the

transfer of the U.S. airbase back to the home country. For four years he taught ROTC at North Carolina State University. In

1954, Harry and Gladys moved to Jacksonville where he worked in the insurance industry. In 1958 he built Gladys her dream

house where they lived for 55 years, and he changed careers to become a homebuilder. Over the years he built more than 1,000

houses and took great pleasure in providing families with their first homes. He was a past president of Northeast Florida

Builders Association. He was a founding member of Jacksonville Friends of the Library. He had perfect attendance at The

Rotary Club of West Jacksonville for 38 years and was a 70-year member and Master Mason at Riverside Lodge No. 266. For 63

years he was an active member of Ortega United Methodist Church, whose congregants lovingly uplifted him with unending

kindness and support in his last years. He was definitely a sponsoring member of the greatest generation. His work ethic was

second to none. At age 80 he retired and only worked “half days,” that is, sun up to sun down. He will be remembered as a man of

great character and selfless living, and also for his love of family, his kindness and laughter, and his perpetual optimism. He had

an incredible ability to take what comes and enjoy life fully. We proudly see his legacy in his grandchildren’s lives – their work

ethic, selfless giving to others and joy in learning. Harry is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Bonnie, of

Miami, and John and Rita, of Bradenton; and his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Thomas Scanlon, of Orlando. In addition, he

is survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom adored him. A memorial service will be Saturday at

Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you

observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of our beloved father and grandfather. Arrangements are in the care of

Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., 781-9262.

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FOLKSTON — Jack Edward Roddenberry, age 75, of Folkston, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 20, 2017) at his residence. He

was born Dec. 1, 1941 in Charlton County to the late James Gadson Roddenberry and Bernice Flora Chesser Roddenberry. He was

an original employee with Union Camp Corp. in Folkston until his retirement. He was a member of the Folkston Masonic Lodge

F&AM No. 196. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy King Roddenberry, three brothers,

Clayton Roddenberry, Barney Roddenberry and Gadson Roddenberry, and a sister, Betty Owens. He is survived by his

wife, Dorothy Roddenberry, two sons, James Edward Roddenberry and John Derrick (Tonya) Roddenberry, a daughter, Rebecca

Jean (Al) Moore, two step-daughters, Connie (Buzz) Allen and Glenda (Charlie) Hobbs, six sisters, Doris (Allen) Lloyd, Katherine

Lett, Debbie Todd, Latrelle (Kyle) McDowell, Judy (Reavis) Drury and Sheila (Tommy) Carter, nine grandchildren and 14 great-

grandchildren. The family will receive friends at his home at 314 James G. Roddenberry Road, Folkston. The funeral will be

Saturday at Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery with full Masonic rites. Arrangements

are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood St., Folkston.

RODDENBERRY, Margaret Oreta Harden Roddenberry


Margaret Oreta Harden Roddenberry, age 80, of Folkston, passed away Saturday (March 22, 2014) at the Life Care Center of

Hilliard. She was born in Hilliard, FL, to the late Robert Herman Harden Sr. and Leatha Gibson Harden Lee. She was a member

of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Joel Lee, her daughter, Wanda

Gail Roddenberry, a sister, Laverne Harden Hickox, and a brother, Robert Herman Harden Jr. She is survived by her husband of

63 years, N.W. “Boy” Roddenberry; 4 daughters, Donna Howard, Janice Roberts, Cindy (Sam) Johns and Dana (Brian) Cribb; 2

sons, Terry Roddenberry and Joseph (Honie) Roddenberry; 1 brother, Thomas (Ardeth) Harden; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-

grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at Philadelphia Free Will

Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in

Folkston.

RODDENBERRY, Mary Frances Harden Roddenberry


FOLKSTON — Mary Frances Harden Roddenberry, age 83, of Folkston, passed away Saturday (Feb. 3, 2018) in Jacksonville, FL.

She was born July 24, 1934 in Folkston to the late Lewis Harden and Goldie Crews Harden. She retired as a tax preparer after

more than 40 years with H&R Block. She was a homemaker and loved to sew, knit, embroider, cook and garden. She enjoyed

fishing and listening to bluegrass music. She loved to take trips to the mountains. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her

parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Roddenberry, a great-grandson, Dylan Morris McCullough, a sister,

Ann Pearce, a brother-in-law, Dan Pearce, and a sister-in-law, Florie Harden. She is survived by her children, Michael (Dora)

Roddenberry, Larry Roddenberry and Shelba Martin; six grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Cooney, Christina (Charles) Keene, Lorie

(David) Lindsay, Cory (Victoria) Roddenberry, Brook Martin and Harley Hash; 11 great-grandchildren, Adrian Cooney, Patrick

Cooney, Dylan Keene, Jaxson Keene, Hope Lindsay, Jay Lindsay, Jordan Lindsay, David Lindsay, James Todd, Cayden

Roddenberry and Lucas Roddenberry; two sisters, Fredia (Phillip) Bluestein, Betty (Tex) Simmons; two brothers, Dean (Liz)

Harden and Emory Harden; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at Philadelphia

Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson

Funeral Home in Folkston.

RODDENBERRY, Sarah Ann Roddenberry


FOLKSTON — Sarah Ann Roddenberry, age 56, of Folkston, passed away Sunday (Jan. 8, 2017) in Waycross following a lengthy

illness. She was born Dec. 18, 1960 in Folkston. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel H. Roddenberry, a niece, Bambi

Nechole Roddenberry, and a nephew, Ryan Garrett Jr. She is survived by her mother, Robbie Jean Roddenberry; 3 brothers,

Danny (Debra) Roddenberry, Tommy (Marsha) Roddenberry, and Gadson Roddenberry; 2 nephews, Nathaniel Roddenberry and

Shaun Roddenberry; 4 nieces, Shannon Roddenberry, Amanda Emory, Alean Roddenberry and Patricia Garrett; 5 great-nieces

and 12 great-nephews; 2 great-great-nephews and 1 great-great-niece. The family will receive friends this evening at their

residence, 480 Sardis Church Road, Folkston. The funeral will be Thursday at Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will

follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

RODGERS, Ada Emma DeVane Rodgers

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/ada-emma-devane-rodgers/)

Heaven has gained a precious angel. Ada Emma DeVane Rodgers, age 90, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Ada was born on July 14, 1928. Ada, Ammie, as she was affectionately known by her family, is survived by her daughters,

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Louanne Rodgers, Jacksonville, FL, and Suellen Johnson (Jerry), Jacksonville, FL, and son Frank Rodgers (Melanie), St.

Augustine, FL. She is also survived by her three beautiful granddaughters, Ashley Washington (Zach), Jacksonville, FL, Kathryn

Brewer, Lake Alfred, FL, and Sarah Simmons (Landon), Jacksonville, FL. In addition, Ada is also survived by her brothers, J.W.

DeVane (Dorothy), Jennings, FL, J. Fred DeVane (Dorothy), Dowling Park, FL, and her sister, Ruth DeVane Farr (Edward),

Albany, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews all whom she loved so very much. Ada, a wonderfully kind and gracious southern

lady, graduated from Jennings High School in 1946 and attended business school in Valdosta, GA. In Valdosta, Ada met the love

of her life, Louis Franklin Rodgers, and they were married in April of 1950. Ada and Louis were happily married for 39 years

until Louis’ death in 1989. Ada was a stay-at-home mother and enjoyed raising her children. Ada enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing

the piano, planting flowers in her flower garden, entertaining guests in her home but most of all – spending time with her family

and going to family gatherings with her extended family. Ada was predeceased by her husband and her parents LeRoy M. and

Ruby B. DeVane and her brother Max DeVane. Funeral Services will be at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Highway 41, Jennings,

FL. Graveside services will follow at Lake Park Cemetery, Lake Park, GA. Memorials may be sent to Bethel Primitive Baptist

Church, 1783 NW County Road 141, Jennings, FL.

RODGERS, Carolyn Rodgers – Death Announcement

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/carolyn-rodgers/)

Mrs. Carolyn Rodgers, Valdosta, departed this walk of life on February 2, 2019. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this

time and will be announced at a later date by Harrington Funeral Home.

RODGERS, Dorothy Geraldine Rodgers


Mrs. Dorothy Geraldine Rodgers, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at her residence. She was a native and

lifelong resident of Taylor County and was the daughter of the late Council Mansfield and Lessie Sadler Mansfield. She enjoyed

homemaking and really enjoyed her job at Martin Electronics for more than 33 years. Survived by a daughter, Lisa (Robert) Hair

of Perry, FL, (2) grandchildren, Chris (Ashley) Ross and Tray Ross, (2) great-grandchildren, Gage Ross and Mattie Ross.

Graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

RODGERS, Ernest Osbourne Rodgers

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/ernest-osbourne-rodgers/)

Ernest Osbourne Rodgers (Ernie) passed away unexpectedly o May 14, 2019 at the age of 67. Ernie had been sick, both mentally

and physically, for a very long time and is now resting and at peace alongside his best friend, his wife Linda Rodgers who passed

away in 2017. Ernie was born in Americus, GA on November 27, 1951 to John Edward Rodgers and Beulah Kathleen Womack

Rodgers. He loved to reminisce about his childhood growing up in Andersonville and always spoke fondly of those friendships

that remained so special to him. After high school, Ernie joined the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was

extremely passionate about classic rock ’n roll and a die-hard Rod Stewart fan. When Ernie was healthy, his greatest joys

included gardening with his wife, educating his daughters on the history of rock music, hanging out at the “Cut Off.” Ernie is

survived by his four children, Lesley Rhodes of Cordele, GA; Jeff Pilcher of St. Augustine, FL; Maggie R. Vallotton (Wesley) of

Valdosta, GA; and Betsy R. Vickers (Jacob) of Macon, GA; three grandchildren, Smith & Warner Vallotton of Valdosta, GA; and

Tate Vickers of Macon, GA. A committal will occur at Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery in Oglethorpe, GA. In lieu of

flowers the family has asked that donations be made to K9s for Warriors at www.k9sforwarriors.org.

RODGERS, Mamie Milton Rodgers


Mamie Milton Rodgers, age 83, a lifelong resident of Madison County died January 1st at the local hospital after a lingering

illness. She was the widow of the late William Rodgers of Madison. She was a member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church of Madison,

Pallbearers Lodge #8, the Heroines ad the Sunlight Pallbearers. Survivors are one sister, Mamie Ford; one brother, T. J. Ashley

both of Sanford, FL; two brothers-in-law, D. V. Wilson of Madison and James Thomas of Sanford; one sister-in-law, Geneva

Ashley of Sanford, FL; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday January 4th at Mt.

Zion A. M. E. #1 Church at Madison with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

RODGERS, Robert L. Rodgers


Robert L. Rodgers, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee. He was born in

Jacksonville, FL. Coming from Arcadia, FL, he had lived in Perry since 1998. He was the son of the late Gerald Rodgers and Idel

Bridges. Mr. Rodgers was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. He played the piano for the Senior Center. He enjoyed writing songs,

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writing a book, and playing music. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Ida J. Rodgers of Perry, FL, a son; Robert Rodgers of

Fontenot, TX, a daughter; Polly Ann Grantham of Louisiana, (2) brothers; Thomas Rodgers of Madison, FL, Danny Talbert of

Apalachicola, FL, (2) sisters; Jean Watson of Apalachicola, FL, and Peggy Talbert, (8) grandchildren, (1) great grand-child, and a

host of nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.

RODGERS, Sula Faye Rodgers


Sula Faye Rodgers, age 87, died Tuesday (May 20, 2014) at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief

illness. She was born in Crenshaw County, AL, Dec. 17, 1926, and she lived in Waycross since 1950. She dedicated her life to her

family and service to others. She was the last surviving charter member of the Satilla Care Center Auxiliary, of which she

served as president for 11 years. She was a member of a special ladies luncheon group, “Sula’s Sassy Ladies,” and was a lifetime

member of the Baptist church. She attended the Evelyn Ely Willing Workers Sunday School Class for more than 40 years,

teaching the class for more than 20 years. She attended Williams Chapel Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Myra

Rowe Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verbie Rodgers, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin

Styron, her brother, Felix Styron, and her grandson, Christopher Clark. She is survived by her children, Charlie (Sharyll)

Rodgers, of Tampa, FL, Faye (B.D.) Lewis, of Waycross, Nancy (Mike) Porter, of Waycross, Van (Donnie) Carter, of Waycross;

her grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Robert) Privett, of Wesley Chapel, FL, Dennis (Melanie) Rodgers, of Pullman, WA, Ryan (Amy)

Mock, of Waycross, Adam (Kimberly) Mock, of Waycross, Lindsay Porter, of New York, NY, Mitch Porter, of Athens, Benjamin

Lewis, of Waycross; and her great-grandchildren, Gracie, William and Carter Mock, of Waycross, Townsend Mock, of Waycross,

Alyssa and Toby Rodgers, of Pullman, WA, Christopher, Benjamin, Nicholas and Jonathan Privett, of Wesley Chapel, FL, Blade

and Jacob Fullard, of Waycross; 1 brother, Kline Styron, of Montgomery, AL; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be

held Friday at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests

that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Satilla or the ALS Association. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements.

RODGERS, Tammy Jo Rodgers


Tammy Jo Rodgers, age 4, died at her home near Madison on Monday. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy

Rodgers, one sister, Tawanna; two brothers, Mario and Gerald, all of Madison; her grandparents, Mrs. Idella Talbert of

Apalachicola; Mr. Jerald Rodgers of Nocatee, FL and Mrs. Vicey Hart, Mr. J. D. Hart and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Susie

Ruth Merritt, all of Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

RODGERS, Mrs. Virgie Rodgers


Mrs. Virgie Rodgers, 82 years, died January 11 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Hendry of Aucilla. Mrs. Rodgers was

born in Jefferson County and resided in that county her entire life. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. G. Hendry, one

granddaughter, Mrs. C. J. Reams, of Lamont; three great grandchildren, Calvin, Harold and Sarah Reams, all three of Lamont,

and one sister, Mrs. Florida Douglas. Funeral services were held January 13 at Emory Cemetery.

RODOCKER, Ida Josephine Hiley Rodocker


Ida Josephine (Hiley) Rodocker went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (March 19, 2014) at the age of 91, after a brief illness.

She was born in Cornwall, NY, on March 15, 1923, daughter of Charles Blalock Hiley and his wife, Annabel Piper (Rickard) Hiley.

Because of a chronically ill younger brother, she was raised largely by her maternal grandparents, the Rev. Lewis Piper and his

wife, Ida Belle, near Newburgh, NY. When she was 14, she rejoined her family as they moved to Mt. Dora, Fla., for the healthier

climate. After she graduated from Mt. Dora High School in 1939, the family moved to Miami, FL, the new base of operations for

her truck-driver father. There she met William Stanley “Bill” Blomeley Jr. and they were married in 1941. Son William Stanley

(Stan) Blomeley III was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Kendall, FL. Son Lewis Edwin Blomeley was born May 15, 1944, in Tucumcari, NM,

where Bill was an instructor pilot in the Army Air Corps. Ida and Bill were divorced after the war and she later married Cecil L.

“Mac” McCormick. Daughter Cecelia Ann was born in Miami Oct. 28, 1953. She retired from Pan American Airways in Miami

after 26 years and moved to Waycross to help look after Cece’s children after the untimely death of Cece’s husband, Troy

Sellers. Ida enjoyed square dancing, travel, reading, music and life in general. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, cared

for family members and friends in need, was involved in the Everglades Conservation Club, volunteered at a veterinary clinic and

was active in the United Methodist Church. During her more than 20 years in Waycross, she continued square dancing,

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volunteered at Hospice, worked in the church nursery, participated in United Methodist Women, helped with animal rescues,

cared for friends sick or in need, loved family reunions, was involved in the Red Hat Society, and developed a love for

barbershop music. In 2006, she moved to Gainesville to be close to her son Stanley. She joined the Newberry United Methodist

Church, helped with Gainesville Harvest and Pumpkin Patch, attended PrimeTime Institute programs and every BarberGators

concert she could. She had a great sense of humor and kept her sharp wit until the end. She was preceded in death by her

parents, husband, Mac McCormick, and third husband, Jackie J. Rodocker, brothers, Clinton H. Hiley and Charles “Charlie” H.

Hiley, sister, Wilma Sue “Susie” (Hiley) Read, and daughter, Cecelia Ann (McCormick) Sellers. She is survived by 3 sisters, Jean

E. “Jeanie” Brown, of Chicago, IL, Helen Gaines and May Belle “Tillie” Read, of Orlando, FL; 1 brother, Frederick “Freddie” Hiley,

of Mississippi; 2 sons, Stan (Charity) Blomeley, of Gainesville, and Lewis (Linda) Blomeley, of Albany; 7 grandchildren, Michele,

Christine, Leslie, Ryan, Denise, Robyn and Lori; 15 great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Matthew, Dylan and Emily, Brandon and

Lauren, Christopher, Megan and Chelsea, Ariel, Lauren and Alexis, Max and Taylor, and Michael; 1 great-great-grandchild,

Jordan; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. A memorial celebration will be held for Ida at the Newberry United

Methodist Church, Newberry, 24845 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669-2234, Friday (April 11). In lieu of flowers, the

family requests that donations be made to Newberry United Methodist Church for the Florida Methodist Children’s Home at

the Madison Youth Ranch, or to any animal protection-rescue service.

RODRIGUEZ, Cindy Rodriguez


Cindy Rodriguez, age 60, died Thursday (Feb. 25, 2016) at the Pierce County Nursing Home in Blackshear following an extended

illness. She lived her childhood years in Blackshear, but made her home in Ware County for most of her life. She was preceded

in death by her grandmother, Nora Thomas. She was a 1973 graduate of Blackshear High School and a 1992 graduate of the

Okefenokee Technical College nursing program. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked with the Pierce County Nursing

Home, with the Ware County Sheriff’s Department in the Ware County jail and the White House Personal Care Home during her

nursing career. Survivors include her former husband, Joe Rodriguez; 1 son, Joey Rodriguez; 2 daughters, Miranda (Jason)

Rodriguez, and Leana Laird all of Waycross; grandchildren, Celeste Rodriguez, J. J. Rodriguez, Zach Rodriguez, Peyton

Rodriguez, Zevik Krusza, Caden Adkison and Jacob Adkison; 5 sisters, Erica (Jerry) Martin of Blackshear, Taressa (Harry)

Lairsey, of Brunswick, Connie Tyre of Waycross, Roxcy Eckerd of Waycross, and Betty Simpson of Logansport, IN; 1 brother,

Buddy (Mary) Riddle of Blackshear; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service was Sunday at Music

Funeral Home. Memorialization is by cremation.

RODRIGUEZ, Jessie Lee Rodriguez

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida September 24, 2012)

Jessie Lee Rodriguez passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the age of 46. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in the chapel of T. J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons Funeral Home in Madison, Florida with burial to follow

in Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Pinetta. Rev. Alton Hardee will be officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 PM on

Tuesday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers are Travis Edwards, Greg Jennings, Shawn Grisby, Josh Agner, Casey

Rodriguez, and Hector Vasquez. Jessie was born in Valdosta, GA on December 6, 1965 and lived nearly all of her life in Pinetta,

FL. She studied nursing at North Florida Community College and served the Madison community as an LPN for several years. She

was a loving wife and mother of three. She was the baby sister to her seven siblings and a caring daughter to Callie and Tommie

Crews of Pinetta. During her spare time she enjoyed cooking and exploring different recipes, listening to country music, and

spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Valentin Rodriguez, her sons, Raymond

Rodriguez and Zack Rodriguez, and her daughter, Amanda Rodriguez all of Pinetta.Her brothers, William Crews (Sandy) of

Theodore AL and Tommy Ray Crews (Cindy) of Mobile AL, Her sisters, Betty Slaughter of Madison, Barbara Jean Thompson

(David) of Marianna, Annie Beth Penagos of Houston TX, and Bonnie Tuten (Guy) of Perry. Many other nieces, nephews and other

relatives. She was pre-deceased by a brother, James Crews, and her parents, Tommy and Callie Crews.

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 26, 2012)

Jessie Lee Rodriguez passed away Sunday September 23, 2012, at the age of 46. Funeral services will be Wednesday

September 26, 2012 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment to follow in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinetta.

Jessie was born in Valdosta, GA, on December 6th, 1965 and lived nearly all of her life in Pinetta. She studied Nursing at North

Florida Community College and served the Madison community as an LPN for several years. She was the baby sister to her seven

siblings and a caring daughter to Callie and Tommie Crews of Pinetta. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Valentin

Rodriguez, her sons, Raymond Rodriguez and Zack Rodriguez and her daughter, Amanda Rodriguez all of Pinetta; her brothers,

William (Sandy) Crews, of Theodora, AL; Tommy Ray (Cindy) Crews, of Mobile, AL; her sisters, Betty Slaughter, of Madison;

Barbara Jean (David) Thompson, of Marianna; Annie Ruth Penagos, of Houston, TX; and Bonnie (Guy) Tuten, of Perry, and other

nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was pre-deceased by a brother, James Crews, and her parents, Tommy and Callie

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Crews.

RODRIGUEZ, Sylvia Rodriguez

(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 20 July 2017)

Sylvia Rodriguez passed away peacefully July 12, 2007. Born in St. Louis, MO, she leaves behind her devoted husband Joseph of

61 years. Sylvia was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynne Racine in 1993. She leaves a son, John (Dawn) Rodriguez, daughter,

Bunny (Peter) Hayden, as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was retired from Belks Credit Dept. She

was a loving and joyful wife, mother, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church

parish since 1970, upon relocating from Miami. A Memorial Mass will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday, July 16,

2007 with interment at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park.

RODRIGUEZ, Valentin Zacarias Rodriguez


Valentin Zacarias Rodriguez, age 60, of Pinetta passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Funeral services will be Saturday,

February 15, at the Beggs Funeral Home chapel with a graveside burial at Mt. Horeb Cemetery to follow. Rodriguez was born on

November 5, 1953 in Valadeces, Tamaulipas-Mexico and moved to Florida in 1976 when he began working in agriculture.

Rodriguez was best known in the community for his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it, his hard working

habits and his yearly crop of $1 watermelons every summer. Rodriguez will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his four

children, Raymond Rodriguez (29), Amanda Rodriguez (27), Casey Rodriguez (23) and Zack Rodriguez (14); five brothers, Carlos

Rodriguez (63), Pedro Rodriguez (61), Arturo Rodriguez (59), Marty Rodriguez (51), Antonio Rodriguez (37); one sister, Sara

Rodriguez (53); and his mother, Maria Rodriguez (82). His wife, Jessie Rodriguez, brother Salvador Rodriguez Jr. and his

father Salvador Rodriguez, preceded him in death.

ROE, Johnny E. Roe


Johnny E. Roe, age 38, of Naylor, GA passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 18, 2015. He was born on August 14, 1977 in Hahira,

GA. He worked in maintenance at Days Inn/Super 8. Johnny loved aggravating his wife and spending time with his precious

children. He loved fishing and going to the beach. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Bailey, paternal

grandparents, Rufus and Hazel Roe and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Shelby Bailey. Survivors include his wife, Tammy

Conine Roe of Naylor, GA; children, Montana Roe of Virginia, Aiden Goff of Adel, GA, Caroline Holloway of Hahira, GA, Rebecca

Holloway of Hahira, GA; 1 granddaughter, Aria Diaz of Hahira, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jason (Becky) Roe of Lakeland,

GA, Jeremy (Hope) Anderson of Lakeland, GA; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Sherry (Jim) Corbett of Naylor, GA; father-in-law

& mother-in-law, Grant (Denise) Conine of Lakeland, GA; sister-in-law, Lisa Conine of Lakeland, GA and a number of uncles, aunts,

cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, August 21, 2015 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services.

ROE, Helen Roe

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 20, 2011)

Helen Roe of Homerville passed this life Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Langdale Hospice House. Funeral services were held on

Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God. Burial followed in the Howell Cemetery. Harrington Funeral Home

of Valdosta served the Roe family.

ROE, Lashawn Roe

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 5, 2011)

Lashawn Roe of Homerville passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2, 2011, at

Lighthouse Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in Howell Cemetery. Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. of Valdosta served the

Roe family.

ROE, LeRoy Roe


LeRoy Roe, age 60, of Guyton, GA passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. He

was born January 24, 1956 to the late Cecil and Vera Mae Bradford Roe. He was a logger by trade but was also a "jack of all

trades". Mr. Roe enjoyed watching deer in his yard, and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife Libby

Roe of Guyton, GA; 2 daughters; Kimberley Roe of Nashville, GA and Kayla Roe of Pearson, GA; 4 sisters; Dot Drury of St.

George, GA; Annie Handcock of Valdosta, GA; Martha Shea of Valdosta, GA; Robin Roe of Nashville, GA; 3 brothers & sister-in-

;aw; Carol Roe of St. George, GA; David (Debbie) Roe of Nashville, GA; Cecil Roe, Jr. of Nashville, GA; 1 grandchild; several

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nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Lakeland Chapel

of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Camp Creek Cemetery.

ROE, Mary Ann Roe


Mary Ann Roe, age 45, of Ray City, GA passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 in the Berrien County Hospital from a sudden

illness. She was born June 27, 1967 to J. W. Hawkins of Ray City and the late Shirley Ann (Dean) Hawkins in Colquitt County,

GA. She worked as a Registered Nurse with Southern Senior Living in Adel, GA. She loved spending time with her grandchildren

and family. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Roe, Jr., Ray City, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Brandon & Brittany Roe, Adel,

GA; Darrick & Kathy Benefield Warren, Nashville, GA; two grandchildren: Michael Roe & Alaina Roe; two sisters & brother-in-

law: Melissa Reliford, Willacoochee, GA, Melinda & Scott Womack, Axson, GA; two brothers & sisters-in-law, Bubba & Lisa

Hawkins, Douglas, GA, Jay & Brenda Hawkins, Adel, GA and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will

be held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow at the

Willochochee City Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Roe family.

ROE, Mary K. Roe


Mary K Roe, age 68, of Nashville, GA passed away Thursday (May 1, 2014) in Holly Hill Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She

was born May 16, 1945 in Berrien County to the late Jeff & Fannie Mae Overstreet Boyd. The family would like the express

their gratitude to Covenant Emergency Medical Services for their many years of assistance and transportation of Ms. Roe.

Survivors include 2 daughters & son-in Law Tammy Roe & Glenn Stone Nashville, GA Wendy & George Harnage Nashville, GA 2

grandsons; Cody Harnage & Chase Stone 2 step-granddaughters Samantha Stone & Lexi Harnage; 1 brother Eulis Boyd; several

nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral Services will be Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music

Funeral Services with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery.

ROE, Susan Nell Spradley Roe


HORTENSE — Susan Nell Spradley Roe, age 62, of Hortense, passed away Saturday (Nov. 18, 2017) at the Hospice Satilla

Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness. Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of Lee Spradley and Beulah

Mae Knowles Spradley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Spradley and Donnie Spradley. She was retired

from Bayview Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of the Hortense Holliness Church. She enjoyed singing,

gardening, going to church, going to the mountains, the beach and bluegrass festivals. She loved spending time with her

grandchildren and family. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Robert “Bud” Roe, of Hortense; a son and a daughter-in-

law, Robert B. (Chelese) Roe of Nahunta; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mandy (Chris) Smith of Blackshear; six grandchildren,

Autumn Mallory Smith, Madalyn Jade Lovell, Nathan George- Monroe Lovell, Daniel Ray Smith, Ridge Lane Roberson Roe and

Carter Lee Roe; two brothers and a spouse, Ronnie (Phyllis) Spradley of Hoboken, Michael Spradley of Blackshear; two sisters

and a spouse, Carol Ann (Curly) James of Manor, Leslie Jankowski of Blackshear; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A

funeral will be Tuesday at the Hortense Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the Satilla Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye

Funeral Home.

ROEBUCK, Jimmy Bruce Roebuck

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida March 16, 2012)

Jimmy Bruce Roebuck, age 75, died Friday, March 16, 2012 in Madison County Hospital. He was born in Jennings Florida to

Quincy Vee and Earl Roebuck. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years also a member of the First Baptist Church

of Madison and a Lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. He was a dedicated Barber of Madison County for 48 years. Jimmy

Roebuck’s joys in life was fishing and hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Princess Ann Roebuck, 3 brothers:

James Roebuck, Eddie Roebuck, Bobby Roebuck, 2 sisters: Helen Farmer, Peggie Goodson, 7 children: Robin Peavy Roebuck,

LeAnn “Roebuck” Whichard, Teresa Stalvey Bailey, James Roebuck, Valerie “Willette” Shytel, Pam” Willette” Court, Cindy

Reimann Mabry, and 9 grandchildren: James Mabry, Frank “Frankie” Court, Crystal Court, Holly Stalvey Taylor, Michael

Whichard, Nicole Whichard, Stephanie Johnson, Bo Roebuck, and Jackie Roebuck. The service will be on Sunday March 18 at

2pm at Beggs Funeral home with interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He is preceded in death by grandsons Daniel Mabry and

Rodney Stalvey.

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CHERRY LAKE: Mrs. Joyce Roffe, age 82, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be Sunday,

February 5, 2017 at Cherry Lake United Methodist Church with burial at Cherry Lake Methodist Cemetery. She was born in

Blackshear, GA and moved to Cherry Lake in 1948 coming from Jacksonville. She was a homemaker and a member of Cherry Lake

United Methodist Church. She is survived by 1 son: Marty Roffe of Cherry Lake; 2 daughters Amy (Brad) Browning of Cherry

Lake and Brenda Bracey of Largo, FL; 1 Brother: Wayne (Nina) Davis of Gainesville, FL; 8 grandchildren and 7 great

grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Roffe and son: Robert Lawrence Roffe. Donations may be made

to Cherry Lake United Methodist Church. 260 Settlement Rd. Madison, Florida 32340. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison is in


ROFFE, Bobby Roffe


Bobby "Buffalo" Roffe, age 60, of Clyattville, GA passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence after a brief illness. He

was born in Madison, FL on March 13, 1954 to Joyce (Davis) Roffe of Cherry Lake, FL and the late Lawrence L. Roffe. He

worked as an electrician for Bradford Electric over 15 years. He was very adventurous, loved riding motorcycles and hunting

arrowheads. He loved being a part of the Suwannee River Music Park family. Along with his mother he is survived by 3 children:

Jenny (David) Drain, of New Jersey, David Roffe, of Lake Park, GA, Rebecca Redding, of Valdosta, GA; 6 grandchildren:

Mitchell, Jaxson, Robbie, Kira, Shawn and Madi; 2 sisters & brother-in-law; Amy (Brad) Browning, of Colorado Springs, CO,

Brenda Bracey, of Largo, FL, 1 brother, Marty Roffe, of Cherry Lake, FL and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A

memorial service will be Saturday, August 9, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers please

make donations to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Attn: Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL

32060. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Roffe family.

ROGERS, Allen Lee Rogers


Allen Lee Rogers, age 10, of Lee, passed away Monday in the local hospital following an extended period of illness. He was born in

Madison County and was a member of the fourth grade of Lee Junior High School. His survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Elzie Rogers; three sisters, Brenda Sue, Helen and Dorothy Ann; and two brothers, R. E. and Clifford Rogers, all of Lee; and a

number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church

cemetery.

ROGERS, Arthur Rogers


Funeral services for Arthur Rogers, of Hazelhurst, GA, brother of Mrs. R. B. Bryan, who was killed in an automobile accident

Sunday night in Laurens County, GA 20 miles from Dublin, were held Tuesday in Hazelhurst. Besides Mrs. Bryan, survivors are

his mother, of Hazelhurst, one brother and other sisters.

ROGERS, Betty Jean Tipton Rogers


FOLKSTON — Betty Jean Tipton Rogers, age 75, of Folkston, passed away Friday (Dec. 25, 2015) at Baptist Medical Center in

Fernandina Beach, FL, after an extended illness. Born in Norton, VA, she was the daughter of Cosker Benjamin and Keeoke Kitty

Tig Tipton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ray Rogers, two sons, Robert Ray Rogers and John Benjamin

Rogers, and three brothers, Alan Wayne Tipton, Junior Tipton and Buddy Alan Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of

New Life Baptist Church in Saint George. She also loved gardening, flowers and working in the yard. Survivors include her 2

daughters and sons-in-law, Betsy (Marty) Crews of Folkston, and Lisa (Cecil) Hodges of Hilliard, FL; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-

grandchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter (Teresa) Cress of Nashville, TN, and Tommy (Martha) Tipton of Glynn St.

Mary; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday at Winokur Baptist Church. Burial will follow in

St. George Cemetery in St. George. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROGERS, Bonnie Peck Rogers

(Abstracted from http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/06/bonnie-peck-rogers/)

Bonnie Peck Rogers, age 77, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born on November 7, 1941, in Columbus, OH, she

was the daughter of the late Raymond H. Peck and Myrtle Pearle Hoffman Peck. Mrs. Rogers and her husband, the late Elmer

Rogers, moved to Valdosta in 1966 and opened Elmer’s Tire Country. She was a member of Lake Park Church of God where she

loved her church family. Mrs. Rogers spent hours crocheting. She was an avid fan of The Young and The Restless and loved to

watch the Price Is Right. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother she was fond of all children and loved to spend time with

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family and friends. Survivors are her daughter, Debbie (Mike) Hickman, son, Raymond (Emmie) Rogers all of Lake Park;

grandchildren, Cindy Tillery, Chris (Sara) Rogers, T. J. (Ashley) Daugherty, Tim (Stevie) Daugherty, Robert Daugherty, Sayza

Corbett, Chris Councillor all of Valdosta; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rogers was

preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Elmer, a son, Buddy Rogers, great grandson, Tristan Rogers, and two

sisters, Sheila McDonald, and Rosa Lee Stewart. Funeral services will be at Lake Park Church of God. Burial will follow at Corinth

Church Cemetery. McLane Lakewood Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

ROGERS, Casper William Rogers, Jr.

(Abstracted from the 12 January 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Mr. Casper William Rogers, Jr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral

services will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Coleman Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Coleman Cemetery. Mr.

Rogers was born on April 16, 1939, in Coleman, GA, the son of the late Casper William Rogers, Sr., and the late Jewell Rish

Rogers. He was the Randolph County Road Superintendent, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of Coleman Baptist Church and

a member of the RPM Gun Club. Survivors include his wife; Lenita M. Rogers of Coleman, two daughters; Roxie Rogers (Bryan)

Taylor and Marie Rogers Troupe (Jason Bennett) both of Douglas, a sister; Judy Rogers of Coleman; three step sons; Bryan

Bonner (Stacey) of Columbus, Tommy Bonner (Tanya) of Coleman and Steven Bonner (Hayley) of Blakley, four grandchildren;

Aaron Taylor (Ashlee), Jessica Taylor Farabow (Jordan), Katie Taylor and Trey Troupe: five step grandchildren; Gavin Bonner,

Grant Bonner, Maegan Bonner, Mason Bonner and Hayes Bonner, one step great grandchild; Sawyer, a nephew; Danny (Jennifer)

Kuykendoll also Hunter and Morgan Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children Margie

Hawke Rogers

ROGERS, Mrs. D. M. Rogers


Mrs. D. M. Rogers, age 78, of Hazelhurst, GA, mother of Mrs. Richard B. Bryan, died Friday at the home of another daughter,

Mrs. Oscar Raulerson, at Alma, GA. Four daughters and one son survive: Mrs. Bryan; Mrs. Alonzo Ussery, of Hazelhurst; Mrs.

John Ed Shaw, of Baxley; Mrs. Oscar Raulerson; and Homer Rogers, of Hazelhurst. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren

and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Satilla Baptist Church near Hazelhurst.

ROGERS, Daisy Williams Rogers

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, June 4, 2008)

Mrs. Daisy Williams Rogers, 85, a resident of Perry, passed away on May 30, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Rogers was born on

October 28, 1922 to James Leon Williams and the former Ella Phillips in Madison County She had lived most of her adult life in

Perry. She was a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, was a church training leader, and

a part of the WMU. She was a member of the Taylor Food Association where she served as president. Mrs. Rogers retired from

the Taylor County School System from food service after 20 years of employment. She was also a well-known seamstress in

Perry to all the local merchants. Mrs. Rogers was pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years Mr. David Rogers and a daughter-in-

law Mrs. Gladys Rogers. Survivors include her son, Freddie Rogers, of Perry; her daughters, Christine (Jr.) Tuten of Monticello,

Cossette (Wilbur) Driggers and Ella Mae "Ellie" Grubbs, both of Perry and foster daughter, Helen Rogers of Perry. Her

grandchildren include Phillip Rogers, Gernette Rogers, Leigh Ann Grubbs, Karen Everett, Debra Arnold, Gary Tuten, and foster

grandson Kevin Mathers; 9 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews also

survive her. Services were held on Monday, June 2, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

ROGERS, Douglas Rogers – Death Announcement


Douglas Rogers, age 54, of Thomasville, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Emory University Hospital. Arrangements

are incomplete and will be announced by Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home.

ROGERS, Elzie Rogers


Mr. Elzie Rogers, age 50, of Lee passed away Sunday in the Madison hospital after a sudden illness. Mr. Rogers was a native of

Taylor County but had spent most of his life in Madison County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Rogers.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Roy Webb, Miss Helen Rogers and Miss Dorothy Rogers, all three of Lee; two sons, R. E.

Rogers and Clifford Rogers, both of Lee; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Phillips of Lee and Truman Webb and Mrs. Lamar Odom both

of Madison; three brothers, Elvie Rogers of Madison and David Rogers and Sidney Rogers, both of Perry; two uncles, Joe

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Albritton of Madison and Johnny Albritton of Perry. Funeral services were held at Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with


ROGERS, Fenton F. Rogers

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL April 3rd, 2014)

Fenton F. Rogers, 97, passed on Monday March 31st at Cross Landing Nursing Home in Monticello, Florida. Mr. Rogers is

preceded in death by his parents Ulysses and Luella Rogers, a sister Evelyn Troxell, a son Michael Rogers and his wife of fifty-

six years Annabelle Rogers. Mr. Rogers is survived by 2 sons, Phil Rogers of Tallahassee and Scott Rogers of Monticello; 2

daughters Diane (Wendell) Whittle of Pensacola, and Angie Rogers of Tallahassee; 1 brother Lyle Rogers of Tennessee; 3

grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great -great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr.

Rogers was a native of Virginia, IL but had lived in Monticello for over sixty years. He was a self-taught mechanic and served

the people of Monticello until his retirement at the young age of ninety-one in 2008. He served as a Volunteer Fire Chief of

Monticello for nineteen years and was a Highway Patrol Auxiliary Trooper for thirty-three years. Hard work and dedication to

the people of Monticello was his life’s journey. Graveside services will be held on Friday at Roseland Cemetery, in Monticello FL.

ROGERS, Jamie Noel Rogers

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL September 23rd, 2013)

Jamie Noel Rogers, 43, died Sunday, September 22, at the Shands University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Jamie

was a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Leisure Studies. She was a nationally-certified fitness instructor

and personal trainer. She was well known for her years of teaching aerobics and dance classes. For ten years, she operated

Jamie’s Dance Works where hundreds of youngsters learned ballet and jazz while scores of adults participated in aerobics and

line dancing classes. She also taught seven years at Aucilla Christian Academy. Jamie possessed a sweet spirit, contagious

enthusiasm, and a magnetic personality that blessed her with many friends. She is survived by her husband, Eric, daughter,

Mylie Ann, and son, Michael; mother, Lonna Cichon; father, Ron Cichon and wife, Pat; sister, Tammy Lynn Medina and husband,

Joey, and their sons, Matthew and Joey, Jr.; mother-in-law, Julia Price; father-in-law, Lynn Rogers and wife, Kelly; brother-in-

law, Steve Rogers and his children Lillian and Orin; and uncle, Ray Cichon. Her extended family included three sisters, Charlene

Wollin-Price, Pamela Dale Price, and Michelle Talbot, all children of her husband’s late stepfather, Charles Price; stepsister,

Allison Timms and husband, Chris, and their son, Cohen; and stepbrother, Rodney Glover and wife, Jessica, and their sons, R.J.

and Brendan. Funeral services are Friday, September 27 at the First United Methodist Church of Monticello.

ROGERS, Jerry Lamont Rogers


Mr. Jerry Lamont Rogers, age 60, of Douglas, GA, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, Douglas, GA. Mr. Rogers was born on

March 5, 1957, Douglas, GA, to the late Robert Lee and Mildred White Rogers. Survivors include his wife Linda Gail Rogers,

Douglas, GA; five daughters: Stephanie and husband Clayton Easom, Nicholls, GA, Jeannie and husband Damon Creech, Denton,

GA, Karan Rogers, Douglas, GA, Sarah Rogers, Douglas, GA, and Carrie Ann and husband Jimmy Johnson, Douglas, GA; brothers:

Tommy Rogers, Cumming, GA, and Terry Rogers, Fitzgerald, GA; sisters: Janet Lancaster, Fitzgerald, GA, Charlotte Rathburn,

Fitzgerald, GA; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother: Charles Rogers. The

funeral service was Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Anchor Fellowship Church. Interment followed at the Denton

Cemetery in Jeff Davis. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROGERS, John Thomas Rogers


John Thomas Rogers, 42, of Thomasville died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rogers was born

on September 6, 1970 in Winter Park, FL to Cecil Alan Rogers of Thomasville and the late Geneva Livinia Atwell. Local survivors

include his father Cecil Alan Rogers and sister Kimberly Rogers Capkovitz both of Thomasville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may

be made to Mytosis Dystrophy Foundation, P.O. Box 29543, San Francisco, CA, 94129 or at www.myotonic.org/donate.

ROGERS, Johnathan Dewayne Rogers


Johnathan Dewayne Rogers, age 38, of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (April 28, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System following

a sudden illness. Born Aug. 5, 1976, in Perry, he lived most of his life in Pierce County. He worked several years with the

Brantley Roofing Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Dale Rogers. Survivors include his daughter, Kayla

Rogers, of Waycross; and his step-mother, Jeanette Branch Rogers, of Blackshear; and numerous other relatives. There will be

no service. Memorialization was by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.




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ROGERS, Joseph Rogers


A celebration of life service for Joseph Rogers, age 93, will be Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 702 Arnold

McKinney Drive. He was born May 8, 1923 in Hazlehurst (Jeff Davis County) to the late Ben and Annie Rogers. He attended

school in the Jeff Davis County school system up to the ninth grade. He then moved to Waycross where he attended school in

the Waycross Public School System. He entered the U.S. Army on July 9, 1943 at the age of 19 and was honorably discharged

on Feb. 16, 1946. He served in World War II in Normandy (Northern France) and earned the EAMET Service Medal, Good

Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. After serving, he earned a vocational trade in plastering and masonry. He

worked for many years in the masonry industry as a master plasterer, a tile layer and a mason helper. In 1981 after his

retirement he was employed at Dandford’s Cleaners until 2013. He was a long time and faithful member of Macedonia Missionary

Baptist Church where he served in several distinguished positions including ward leader, trustee, member of the Chancel Choir,

member of the Abrahams and Sarahs, member of the Voices of Macedonia, president of the usher ministry and chairman of the

benevolence committee. In 1965, he was ordained a deacon and became chairman of the deacon’s ministry in 1992 where he

served faithfully until 2010. He was bestowed the honor of chairman deacon emeritus. He also served as president of the City

Wide Ushers. He was past Worshipful Master of Bright Star Mason Lodge No. 108, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Greater

Eastern Chapter No. 313 Order of the Eastern Star. On Monday (Nov. 14, 2016) God called him to his heavenly home after an

illness. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Leona Mae Spann Rogers, a son, James E.

McDuffie, and a sister, Leona Rogers Holmes. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, JoAnn Rogers Skull of Waycross,

and Jolene (Diago)) Johnson of Stone Mountain; 8 grandchildren, Anthony W. (Alycia) Skull Jr. of Mobile, AL, Patrick B.

(Yolanda) Skull of El Paso, TX, Johann D. (Paula) Skull of Chesapeake, VA, Anthony E. (Candace) Garner Jr. of Tucker, Freddrick

R. (Jenny) Garner of Lawrenceville, Fashonda McDowell of Conyers, Kia Beech and Carlton McDuffie both of Atlanta; 26 great-

grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; extended family in Douglas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other

relatives. Friends are being received at the Rogers residence 1455 Clough Street. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery

with Masonic rites and military honors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker funeral home.

ROGERS, Larry Wayne Rogers


Larry Rogers Sr., 60 of Jacksonville, passed away Oct. 7, 2012 at the North Florida Community Hospice center. He was born in

Valdosta, GA on August 19, 1952 to the late Arnie and Marie Hooker Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a veteran in the U. S. Army and was

of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, J. D. Rogers, of Middleburg, FL; three sons and daughters-in-laws, Larry & Lori

Rogers, Jr., of Live Oak, FL; Jerrett & Kara Rogers, of Valdosta, GA; Chris & Britney Rogers, of Valdosta, GA; four daughters &

sons-in-laws, Tina Moss, of Middleburg, FL, Gina & Bill McCarthy, of Jacksonville, FL, Michelle Santos, of Jacksonville, FL,

Crystal & Ricky Evans, of Middleburg, FL; fourteen grandchildren; a brother & partner, Marc Rodgers & Michael Carroll, of

Valdosta, GA; several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 11,

2012 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Friendship Cemetery.

ROGERS, Lilly Viola Holt Rogers


Mrs. Lilly Viola Holt Rogers, age 74 years, died Saturday, February 6, at her home in Pinetta, following a short illness. Funeral

services were held Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are four daughters,

Mrs. Charlie Brooks, of Lovett; Mrs. Lora Sloan, of Pinetta; Mrs. R. C. Wheeler, of Lee, and Mrs. Andrew Gramling, of Hanson.

ROGERS, Ray Gene Rogers


Ray Gene “Papa Bear” Rogers, age 62, died Tuesday (May 2, 2017) at his home in Offerman. He was born Aug. 26, 1954 in Dania,

FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Rogers and Carolyn Chancey, and a nephew, Kevin M. Roberson Jr. He is

survived by one brother and four sisters; 11 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces; a

step-daughter and three grandchildren; several cousins and family members. He was a mechanic by trade and loved fishing and

NASCAR. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. Memorialization is by cremation.

ROGERS, Ruby Vonell Griffin Rogers


Ruby Vonell Griffin Rogers, 82, passed away Tuesday (June 28, 2011) in the Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville, following a

brief illness. She was born Nov. 12, 1928 in Homerville to the late Harry J. Griffin and Lou Elva Smith Griffin. She worked at

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Standard Container and as a caregiver and was a member of the New Vision Church of God. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Lester B. Rogers; one son, Raymond Rogers; two grandchildren, Ganene Moore and James Collier III; four sisters,

Mayola Holmes, Emma Wilson, Nettie Ruth Wilson and Pauline McCoy; four brothers, Lester Griffin, Bill Griffin, Earnest Griffin

and Henry Griffin. Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jimmy Rigdon, Homerville, and Glenda and Danny

Morris, Moultrie; one son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Thelda Rogers, Fargo; two sisters, Irma Booth and Juanita Pittman,

Homerville; one brother and sisterin-law, Paul and Myrl McCoy, Homerville; 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, nine

greatgreat-grandchildren and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at New Vision Church of God.

Interment will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening for 7 until 9.

The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROGERS, Mrs. Sam Rogers


Mrs. Sam Rogers died at her home near Greenville Monday morning after suffering a paralytic stroke Sunday night. Mrs. Rogers

had been a citizen of the Greenville community for many years. She is survived by three sons, Otis Rogers and Luther Rogers, of

Greenville and John Rogers, of Pahokee, and one daughter, Mrs. Mittie Faglie of Greenville. Funeral services were held at her

home Tuesday afternoon. Burial was at Emory Cemetery near Aucilla.

ROGERS, Trudie Rogers


Mrs. Trudi rs, age 39, of Lee, died Saturday morning in the Madison Hospital following a brief illness. She was a native of

Lafayette e Roge County and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell Phillips and a member of the Midway Church of God.

Surviving are her husband Elzie Rogers of Lee; three daughters, Brenda, Helen and Dorothy and two sons, R. E. and Clifford, all

of Lee; three brothers. Johnny Phillips of Perry; Gus Phillips of Okeechobee, FL; and James Phillips of Decatur, GA; and six

sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Turlington and Mrs. Emily Staley of Orlando; Mrs. Agnes Williams of Lee; Mrs. Inez Johnson of Mayo; Mrs.

Catherine Brown and Mrs. Callie Mae Holton of West Palm Beach; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held

at Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

ROGERS, Thurman Rogers


Thurman Rogers, aged 44 years, died Wednesday evening in his automobile en route to the hospital. Mr. Rogers had been riding a

bicycle earlier in the evening and it is thought the exertion brought on a heart attack. In the car with Mr. Rogers when he was

stricken was his brother-in-law, Mr. Lawrence Wheeler. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Macedonia Church, and

interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors are Mr. Rogers’ widow, the former Miss Docia Wheeler; his mother, Mrs. Rogers,

of Pinetta, and three sisters, Mrs. Lora Sloan, of Pinetta; Mrs. R. C. Wheeler, of Lee, and Mrs. Charles Brooks, of Lovett.

ROGERS, Will E. Rogers

(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, January 5, 1905)

Will E. Rogers died on Thursday, December 29th, at Live Oak. He had typhoid fever. He was a Madison boy and had many friends

here who regret his death. His parents are honored residents of Madison County. The body was interred in the city cemetery

Friday afternoon.

In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a W. E. Rodgers, born 25 Jul 1877, died 29 Dec 1904. (Note difference in spelling of surname)

ROGERS, William Dennis Rogers


William Dennis Rogers, 58, of Waycross, died Tuesday (July 19, 2011) at Clinch Healthcare Nursing Home in Homerville, after an

extended illness. He was born in Fort Stewart, and lived in Decatur for many years. He has been a resident of Waycross since

2008. He was a 1971 graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School and attended West Georgia College. He was an engineer for the

state of Georgia and was a member of the Journeyman Carpenters Union. He was preceded in death by his father, John Driscoll

Horlock, a brother, David Rogers, and a brother-in-law, Steve Rogers. Survivors include his mother, Guydell Harn Horlock, of

Waycross; a brother, Jimmy Rogers, of Lavonia; a sister, Cathy Rogers, of Baxley; a brother, Johnny Horlock (wife Debbie), of

Lawrenceville; a brother, Chris Horlock (wife Tammy), of Waycross; two nieces, Kristyn Horlock and Kairlyn Hock, of Waycross;

two nephews, Seth Rogers, of Temple, and Michael Rogers, of Douglasville; two special friends, Tommy Lackey, of Atlanta, Mike

Green, of Atlanta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 in the Miles-

Odum Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

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The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Clinch Healthcare Nursing Home nurses and staff for the wonderful

care that was given to him. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17,

Chicago, Ill. 60601. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.

ROLAND, Jo Ann Boothe Roland


Mrs. Jo Ann Boothe Roland, age 80, of Greenville, FL, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Madison County

Memorial Hospital. The Celebration of Life services will be at Beggs Chapel on Saturday, June 9, 2018 with interment following

at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Jo Ann was born in Coffee Springs, AL to Julian and Mattie Lou Morris Boothe on Nov. 28,

1937. She was lovingly called "Sister" by many of her immediate family, including her three older brothers, whom she loved

dearly. Jo Ann lived in Geneva County, AL until her teenage years. Her parents then moved her and their boys to Greenville, FL

where she attended and graduated from Greenville High School. She married the love of her life, Charles Roland, on June 5,

1959. As a testament to her love and dedication, she refused to leave him until they had celebrated their 59th wedding

anniversary. They did so with the rewards of their love, their family, surrounding them. Jo Ann was a diligent and hard-working

young lady and woman. During her lifetime, she worked as a teenager in her Uncle Alvin's store, then as a keypunch operator

with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles for many years until she began her most loved career as a stay- at- home mom

to her two sons. During those years, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and raising baby calves that were orphaned or

abandoned. She was a true helpmate to Charles on the farm and would jump onto a tractor at a moment's notice or run cows

back into the pen, if necessary. Later in life, after her sons were grown, she worked for several years at their farm supply

store, Greenville Fertilizer. During that time she started her most favorite role, other than wife and mother, "Nana." Thursdays

became "Nana Day" and remained so for many years. She was an integral part of her five grandchildren's lives, and was so much

more to them than a grandmother. She was their best friend. Jo Ann was a born-again Christian and a member of Greenville

Church of Christ. She was a dedicated member, and all who knew her could see the love of Christ in her eyes and her smile.

After a lifetime of love, her family requests your prayers for peace and comfort. Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Charles A.

Roland, of Greenville; two sons and two daughters by marriage: Michael and Earlene Roland and Shane and Lisa Roland, all of

Greenville; five grandchildren: Ceira Roland (Ryan) Ragans, Haley Roland (Forrest) Kauffman, Chase Roland, Jarrett Roland and

Alissa Roland; two great -grandchildren: Aiden Roland and Adalyn Roland; two beloved nieces, Joyce Boothe and Patti Hughes;

one brother, Grover (Gerri) Boothe of Mount Olive, NC; two sisters-in-law: Doris Boothe of Greenville and Joann Pittman of

Savannah, GA, along with many loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, two

brothers and one sister-in- law, Alford and Carolyn Boothe and Bobby Boothe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Ronald McDonald House or to Big Bend Hospice.

ROLAND, Kaden Alexander Roland


Kaden Alexander Roland, infant Son of Alex Roland and DeAnna Geuea, passed away Thursday, April 05, 2018 at South Georgia

Medical Center in Valdosta. Kaden’s paternal grandparents are Anna and Doug Roland of Nashville, GA. His maternal

grandparents are Donna and Aaron Brogdon of Homerville, GA and maternal grandfather, Jody Geuea. Aunts and uncles are;

Lianna Joyce, Allyson Roland, Olivia Brogdon, AJ Brogdon and Karsyn Wetherington; great grandparents are; Beverly Clanton,

Bonnie Joyce, Don Joyce Sr., Lue Rue Singleton and Tom Singleton; special great aunt and uncle are Melissa and Nate Hendley.

Along with these family members are numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Sunday,

April 8, 2018, at Vickers Cemetery in West Berrien County, Nashville, GA. The family of Kaden Alexander Roland is being cared

for by the compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.

ROLAND, Leon Morgan Roland


GREENVILLE - Leon Morgan Roland, age 71, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Madison County Memorial Hospital,

Madison. Graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville. Mr. Roland was

born January 22, 1943 in Geneva County, AL, the son of the late Jonah Roland and Maudie Warren Roland. He moved to

Greenville, from Geneva County, AL, in 1956, where he spent most of his life. He was a farmer and logger. He was the millwright

for Sherrod Lumber. He was a mechanic and owner of United 55 and Crossroads BP Stations and S & J Deli. He was a member

of the New Macedonia Baptist church in Greenville, FL. He is survived by 2 sons: John Allen (Sharon) Roland of Portland, TX and

Keith Morgan (Stephanie) Roland of Tallahassee, FL; 2 daughters: Sherry Lynn Roland and Lisa Carol Roland of Madison, FL; 1

brother: Charles (JoAnn) Roland of Greenville, FL; 2 sisters: Sue Hughes of Cottonwood, AL and Myrna Barnes of Cottondale,

FL; 11 grandchildren: Lauren, Elin, Ann-Marie, Kiristine, Joshua, Jonah, Elania, Taylor, Madison, Haley and Christin. He is

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preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Christine Mercer Roland. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Evergreen

Cemetery. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison is in charge of arrangements.

ROLLINS, Carol Diane Rollins


Carol Diane Rollins, age 58, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at her residence with family by her side.

Memorial Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. Mrs. Rollins was adopted by the late Henry Frank Rollins and

Jewel Cranford Hughes, who survives. She was born on November 3, 1960 in Thomasville, GA. She married Wanda Swords

Rollins in Crawfordville, FL, they were together 22 years. She was a Thomas County Central High School graduate, class of 1978.

She retired as a Manager of Family Dollar and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her wife, Wanda Swords Rollins of

Thomasville, a son, Corey Frank Rollins of Thomasville, a daughter, Amanda Mathis (Michael) of Bainbridge, GA, sisters, Susan

Conners (Henry) of Crawfordville, FL, Lois Aube (Pete) of McKinney, TX, grandchildren, Rebecca Mathis and Joey Mathis both

of Bainbridge, GA, Ashlynn Rogers Jones (Adam) of Portsmith, VA, Gini Rogers of Lansing, MI, Fisher Rollins and Hunter Rollins,

both of Thomasville, a great-granddaughter, Kahmryn Johns of Lansing, MI, a niece, Emily Foret. She was preceded in death by

a daughter, Tonia Renee Swords, stepmother, Dora Rollins, two grandsons, Kahm Reynolds & Jacob Mathis.

ROLLINS, Charles Fred Rollins Jr.


Charles Fred Rollins Jr., age 83, of Millwood, died late Monday (Oct. 27, 2014) at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL,

following an extended illness. Born Aug. 22, 1931 in Kissimmee, FL, he was the son of the late Charles and Agnes Bland Rollins Sr.

He lived many places while serving in the U.S. Navy, retiring after 22 years as an E-9 and an engine mechanic. He served in the

Korean War and had also worked at the White House and Camp David under President Richard Nixon. After retirement, he

moved to Dade City, FL, where he was a citrus grove manager, managing the most trees in Pasco County, FL. He then moved to

Millwood in 2010. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Rollins.

Survivors include his 3 children, Charles Fred (Sherry) Rollins III, of St. Petersburg, FL, Melody Lane (Richard) Morrison, of

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Dr. Louise (Frank) Wilder, of Sylvester; 4 grandchildren, Charles (Katy) Rollins IV, of Fayetteville,

NC, Heather D. Rollins, of Tampa, FL, Richard (Magdalena) Morrison Jr, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Jason Edward Smith

(fiancee Jessica Srom), of St. Petersburg, FL; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Bill (Rosemarie) Rollins, of Dade City, FL; 2

sisters, Nina Ashbrook and Lois Nell Stevens, both of Dade City, FL; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral

will take place Thursday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is

in charge of arrangements.

ROLLINS, Debra Kay Anderson Rollins


Debra Kay (Anderson) Rollins, age 60, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center. Mrs. Rollins was born in

Fort Benning, GA on April 23, 1956 to the late Raymond & Inez (Wolf) Anderson, Sr. She was a homemaker most of her life and

attended the Rosedale Church of God. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Sue Anderson, and brothers Steven

Anderson and James Falls. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Barry Rollins of Valdosta, GA; 3 sons & daughter-in-law,

Barry (Lisa Porter) Rollins, II of Valdosta, GA, Joel Anderson of Tybee Island, GA, Andrew Crawford of Interlochen, FL; 5

sisters & brother-in-laws, Ann (J.W.) Wade of Columbus, GA, Susan (Aubrey) Peacock, Columbus, GA, Karen (Donald) Wright of

Waverly Hall, GA, Donna Belew of Clinton, KY, Jeri Hayes of Mt. Juliette, TN; brother & sister-in-law, Raymond (Marcia)

Anderson of Valdosta, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Valdosta

chapel of Music Funeral Services. Following the service she will be cremated and a private family burial will be held in Waverly

Hall, GA. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Rollins family.

ROLLINS, Dennis Herman Rollins Sr.


Dennis Herman Rollins Sr., age 89, of Douglas, passed away Sunday (Dec. 20, 2015) at his residence. He was born Nov. 11, 1926,

to the late Thomas Herman Rollins and Ola Harper Rollins Campbell. He was also predeceased by one daughter, Beth Rollins

Stovall. Survivors include his wife, Reva Mae Hendley Rollins of Douglas; 1 son, Dennis H. (Ginger) Rollins Jr., of Blackshear; 1

daughter Lindsay (Justin) Chambers of Beaufort, SC; 2 grandsons, Brent (Lindsay) Hopkins of Waycross, and Clayton Chambers

of Beaufort, SC; 2 granddaughters, Sutton Rollins of Blackshear, and Madison Chambers of Beaufort, SC; and 3 great-

grandchildren, Owen, Camp and Jack Hopkins of Waycross; 3 step-daughters, June (Mike) Smith of Broxton, Melissa (Len)

Carter of Valdosta, and Joey (Mike) Broadwater of Valdosta; 6 step-grandchildren, John (Tara) Smith of Broxton, Mark Smith

of Broxton, Dori Carter of Atlanta, Aldine (Kyle) Warner of Naylor, Layne Broadwater of Athens, and Colin Broadwater of

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Riverside, CA; and 2 great-step-grandchildren, Macy and Mallory Smith of Broxton. The funeral will be Wednesday at First

Baptist Church of Douglas. Interment will follow in the Rocky Pond Cemetery. The family request contributions be made to one’s

favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROLLINS, Mary Frances Rollins


Mrs. Mary Frances Rollins, age 75, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at her residence following an

extended illness. Mrs. Rollins was born on January 29, 1938, in Ocilla, GA, to the late James Lucius Faulkner and Martha Gray

Faulkner. Survivors include her son, Ray (Jennell) Gieger of Douglas, GA; 3 grandchildren, Jamaine Gieger, Aaron Gieger, and

Shana Gieger; and 4 great grandchildren, Payne, Ian, Conner, and Kash. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Denzil Gieger;

a brother, Garland Faulkner; and a sister, Martha Jim Pharis. Funeral services Friday, June 14, 2013, at Sims Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Satilla Gardens.

ROLLISON, David Jake Rollison


David Jake Rollison, age 69, of Blackshear, passed away suddenly Friday (March 10, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross. Born in Savannah, he lived in Warrenton, VA, for several years before moving to Pierce County in 1991. He was an

accountant, former chef and owner of the Pondview Inn in Waycross, and also a boat captain. He had many hobbies, cigars,

technology and gadgets, sailing, horses (fox hunting, steeplechase and he owned his own racehorse), playing polo, scuba diving

and history (especially about Thomas Jefferson). He was an avid reader and author. He wrote three books and had been working

on his fourth. He was the president of Friends of the Library and was just recently added as a trustee of the Okefenokee

Regional Library Board for which he was very excited. He was the 2014 recipient of the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce

Bright Spot Award and was certainly a bright spot in the eyes of his wife, children, grandchildren and numerous friends. He will

surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a very active member of Grace Episcopal Church where he served as the

Senior Warden, was in the Men’s Group, was a Lay Eucharistic Minister, and was the official handyman. He was a son of the late

Troy Jake and Martha Thelma Duffield Rollison. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Wallace. Survivors include

his wife of 23 wonderful years, Sara Edwards Rollison, of Blackshear; his daughter and son-in-law, Aimee and Jim Farmer, of

Waycross; his son and daughter-in-law, Walt and Brandi Kennerly, of St. Simons Island; his brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and

Mary Janice Rollison, of Blackshear; a sister and brother-in-law, Ron and Patty Smith, of Charlotte, NC; a brother and sister-in-

law, Allen and Sue Edwards, of Knoxville, TN; seven grandchildren, Grace Farmer, Isabelle Farmer, Heyward Kennerly, Lilly

Farmer, Hudson Kennerly, Mabry Kennerly and Polly Kennerly; three nieces, Michelle, Danielle and Trish (Ben) Black; two

nephews, Bryant and Noell (Susan) Smith; and several other relatives. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Grace Episcopal

Church in Waycross. Memorialization will be by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the

arrangements.

ROLPH, Nancy Bacon Rolph


Nancy Bacon Rolph, 76, of Monticello, FL, formerly of Thomasville died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial

Hospital. Ms. Rolph was born on June 24, 1936 in Mineoloa, NY to the late Alvin L. Bacon and Sophie Bartanowitz. She was a

graduate of Jones Business College in Atlanta and a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Monticello, FL. She wed the

late Mr. James R. Rolph and their union continued until the time of his passing. Survivors to cherish her memory include her

sister Mary B. Weaver and brother John S. Bacon both of Thomasville. Interment will be held at Oakey Grove Primitive Baptist

Church in Lenox, GA at a later date. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.

ROMAN, Allen Rockwell Roman


Madison: Allen Rockwell Roman, age 73, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare from leukemia that

had been diagnosed on May 9th. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Beggs Funeral Home, with burial at Cherry

Lake Baptist Church Cemetery. He was born in Miami and graduated from the University of Miami Law School. He moved to

Madison in 1989. He worked as an attorney throughout his career. He provided legal services to implement public school

desegregation in the early 1970s, was a Vice President for Sun Trust Bank, worked with abused and neglected children for HRS,

assisted with the State of Florida’s law suit against the tobacco industry, was a Medicaid attorney, and was a hearings officer

for the Department of Health. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Linch Roman; a step-daughter Lee Anne (Brian) Albritton of

Kingston, NY; 2 brothers: Scott (Geri) Roman of Longwood, FL, and John Roman of Sebring, FL; 3 nieces, 1 nephew, and many

cousins. He was predeceased by his parents: Jack and Frances Roman and a brother, Tom Roman.

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ROMBERGER, Linda Marie Romberger

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA March 13, 2015)

Linda Marie Romberger, age 57, of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 after a sudden illness. She was born on

October 12, 1957 to the late Robert Liberty and Alice Foss. She enjoyed traveling with her family and spending time with her

grand babies. She loved to travel, chat with her many friends on Facebook and loved all of her animals dearly. Survivors include

her husband of 34 years, Richard L. Romberger of Lakeland, GA; 1 son, Jason Governatori of Lakeland, GA; 1 daughter & son-in-

law, Laurie (Charles) Hill of Ray City, GA; a brother & sister-in-law, Michael (Angie) Liberty of Nashville, GA; brother & sister-

in-law, Ronald III (Beverly) Foss of Nashville, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John (Stephanie) Foss of Nashville, GA; sister &

brother-in-law, Cheryl (Tim) Youmans of Nashville, GA; brother & sister-in-law , Mark (Denise) Foss of Nashville, GA; 4

grandchildren: Kathryn Alice Romberger, Lauren McKayla Youngblood, Hailey Eileena Harrell, Daniel Lee Hill, and a number of

nieces and nephews and extended family members. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Lakeland Chapel of

Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Nashville Memorial Gardens.

ROOD, Natalie T. Rood


Natalie T. Rood, age 68, passed away Sunday (April 23, 2017) at Orange Park Medical Center, in Orange Park, FL, after an

extended illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Nease Rood, her father, William D. Rood, and a brother,

Charles Nicholas Rood. She leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Arias Davis and Octavia Davis, both of Waycross,

step-mother, Shirley Rood of Waycross, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four brothers, eight sisters, several

nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The family is receiving callers at her residence, 945 Evans Way (formerly “I”

Street). A memorial service is scheduled on Thursday (May 4) at Austin Chapel CME Church, 508 Hamilton St., Waycross. Perry

Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross is serving the family.

ROOKS, Herschel Alva Rooks, Sr.

(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 10 March 2016)

Madison: Fourth generation Florida cattleman, Herschel Alva Rooks, Sr., was born May 30, 1927 in Citrus County, FL and entered

into rest March 7, 2016 in Madison County, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife Karla Calvert Rooks; sisters Fay Johnson

and Bertha May Landrum, and brothers Leroy and Edwin. He is survived by daughters, Bertha Rooks (Gordie) Allen of Winter

Garden, FL; Catherine Rooks (Bart) Cassidy of Madison, FL; and son, Herschel (Toby) Rooks, Jr.; grandchildren, Herschel Rooks

III and great granddaughter, Alivia Rooks of Madison, FL; Shonna (Robb) Silvernell of Valdosta, GA and great grandson, Robbie,

Jr. grandson Micah (Elisa) Linton, and two great grandsons, Dylan and Dustin of Fort Lewis, WA. In September 1961, an article

in The Tampa Tribune titled, “Up-Grading Range Cattle Pays Off for Citrus County Ranch”. Brothers Edwin and Herschel were

credited with long-range planning of their calf herd to breed some of the finest blood-lines to go to market. At the time,

Quentin Medlin, County Agent for Citrus County, commented that, “if all of Florida ranches were as well planned and as carefully

managed as the Rooks Ranch, Florida would be producing the south’s finest cattle.” Herschel was a member of The Florida

Cattleman’s Association and the First United Methodist Church of Madison. He was an avid hunter and outdoor sportsman who

hosted hunting camps for friends and family for over 22 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a

veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy. Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A funeral service will be

Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Madison, Florida, followed by interment at the family

gravesite at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

ROOKS, James Rooks


James Rooks, 5 year old, of Tallahassee, was burned to death Wednesday when the home was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Rooks and six other children escaped. The Rooks are membvers of the E. L. Burnette family.

ROOKS, Joseph Franklin Rooks


HORTENSE — Joseph “Joe” Franklin Rooks, age 76, of Hortense, passed away Sunday (Aug. 30, 2015) at his residence following

an extended illness. Born in Waynesville, he was the son of Henry Clayton Rooks of Gardi, and the late Vinter Clara Gibson

Rooks. He was also preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart of 54 years, Martha Evelyn Dailey Rooks. He worked many

years as a route driver for Derest Baking Co. He attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene and loved praising the Lord and going

to church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and loved his family dearly. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his son, Darryl C. Rooks of Waynesville; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl Lewis of Hortense, Donna (John)

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Dowler of Hoboken, Genora McElroy of Hortense; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way; his father and

stepmother, Henry Clayton (Inee) Rooks of Gardi; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome (Sarah) Rooks of Brunswick, Roy

(Barbara) Rooks of Claxton, Glenn (Pat) Rooks of Hortense, Lonnie Rooks also of Hortense; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda

(Cliff) Lee and Glenda (Donald) Patterson all of Hortense; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be

Thursday at Trinity Church of the Nazarene Patterson. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery with full military honors.


ROOKS, Judy Lynn M. Rooks


WAYNESVILLE, Judith "Judy" Lynn Mercer Rooks, 54, of Waynesville died Thursday afternoon (Aug. 4, 2011) at Southeast

Georgia Health System after a brief illness. Born in Waycross, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Coffren Mercer.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Rooks. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed

reading and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sarah and Michael Sapp and Nicole

Rooks, all of Waynesville; two grandchildren, Mikey and Julie Sapp; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Diane Mercer,

of Waycross, Tommy and Shirley Mercer, of Douglas, and Robbie Mercer, of Tifton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bonnie

Gibson, of Brunswick, and Brenda and Harold Nelson, of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held today at 6 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A graveside service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at

Mt. Olive Cemetery, Waynesville, with the Rev. Vance Colley and the Rev. Joe Carr officiating. Pallbearers will be Robbie

Mercer, Harold Nelson, Rooster Manning, Mark Carter and Alex Hall. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.

ROOKS, Karla Calvert Rooks

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 9th, 2011)

Karla Calvert Rooks peacefully died at home on Monday, February 7, 2011 from complications due to heart surgery. Karla and her

two sisters, Winona Calvert Hickman and Dorothy Calvert Segar (both predeceased) were born in Tonawanda, NY, to Clarence

and Minnie Calvert who relocated to Inverness, FL, in the early 1930’s. Minnie opened a florist shop, located on the site of the

current Hooper Funeral Home, on SR 44 in downtown Inverness. Karla graduated from Citrus County High School and on May 22,

1943, married Herschel Rooks, a fourth-generation Citrus County cattle rancher, at the Inverness United Methodist Church.

The young couple settled in Lecanto, where they raised cattle, farmed watermelons and developed land. In 1950, they welcomed

daughter, Bertha Marie (Allen), followed by daughter Catherine (Cassidy) and a year later a son, Herschel (Sonny) Rooks, Jr.

While in Citrus County, Karla was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Crystal River; she served on the Citrus

County Fair Association, Citrus County Planning & Zoning Board and actively worked to help build the Citrus County Association

for Retarded Children. Karla and Herschel along with their son and his family relocated to Madison County, Florida in September

1992. This year, they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. After relocating, it didn’t take Karla long to

immerse herself into the First United Methodist Church of Madison, the Woman’s Clubs in both Greenville and Madison, and the

Madison Garden Club activities. The sorrow we feel at the passing of this beautiful lady, wife, mother, grandmother and friend,

is difficult to express. Karla is survived by husband, Herschel; Herschel (Sonny) Rooks Jr. and wife, Toby of Madison; Bertha

Allen and husband, Gordie of Killarney; and Catherine Cassidy and husband, Bart of Madison; grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011. Celebration of her

life and memorial services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11 a.m, at the First United Methodist Church of Madison.

Followed by graveside service at Ebenezer Cemetery in Madison.

ROOKS, Martha Dailey Rooks


HORTENSE — Martha Dailey Rooks, age 73, of Hortense, passed away Sunday (March 9, 2014) at Southeast Georgia Health

System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Hempville, TX, her parents were the late George S. and Ida Mae

Alsup Dailey. She was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. She attended Trinity Church of Nazarene. She worked

many years in bookkeeping for Golden Shores Seafood She loved reading the Bible, shopping, genealogy, her children and

grandchildren and packing a lunch for her husband before he went hunting. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Joseph

Franklin Rooks, of Hortense; 1 son, Darryl C. Rooks; 3 daughters, Cheryl Lewis, of Hortense, Donna Dowler, of Hoboken, and

Genora McLeroy, of Brunswick; grandchildren, Katie Rooks, Shelly Rooks, Ashley Wildes, Don Wildes, James Lewis, Crystal

Lewis, Harmoni Bagley, Elijah Bagley, Christina Taylor (Joey), Joby Walker, Amber Walker, Audrey McLeroy, Blake Moore,

Cecilia Moore, and Evelyn Moore; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday at Trinity Church of Nazarene.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Waynesville. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.


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ROOMSBURG, William H. Roomsburg


William H. Roomsburg, age 83, of Waycross, died Monday (April 21, 2014) at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL, after an

extended illness. He was born in Ridgely, WV, to the late Thomas E. Roomsburg and Amy B. Roomsburg. He made his home in

Waycross for the past 20 years. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. He was a member of the

Lutheran faith and the V.F.W. Post 4382 in Waycross. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the

Korean War. He received a Good Conduct Medal, and for his time served in Germany, the Occupation Medal. He is survived by

his wife Doris A. Roomsburg, of Waycross; 1 sister, Phyllis Hull, of Abbottstown, PA; 2 brothers, Ralph “Buzz” Roomsburg, of

Thomasville, PA, Harold Roomsburg, of Dillsburg, PA; a special nephew, Tom Roomsburg, of York, PA; a special niece, Carol Smith,

of Gettysburg, PA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at the graveside in Greenlawn

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

ROSE, Vivian Louise Rose

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 9 October 2017)

Vivian Louise Rose passed away October 9, 2017 peacefully at her residence, she was 98 years old. Vivian lived a long and

beautiful life, a life that many would admire. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 18, 1919 to Dale Emerson Kitterman and

Louise Kitterman (Martegani). She was the oldest of two children, and she'd never let you forget it. She went to high school in

"The City of Bridges" Ottumwa, Iowa, graduating in 1936. She then made her way to warmer weather in Ft. Pierce, FL, where

she met and married Ervin Luther Revill August 13, 1938; they were married for 29 years before his passing. Together they had

four children (all girls). After Ervin passed, she remarried Mr. Jack Rose, who passed away suddenly not long after they

married. Vivian had amazing work ethic, but was most proud of her time working for the Miami Dade County School System as a

career counselor. She retired from that position in 1995, shortly thereafter she moved to Thomasville, GA to be closer to

family. She spent her retirement years doing what most retired people do, spending time with family, QVC shopping, hoping to

win the publishers' clearing house grand prize and watching the news. Vivian was the epitome of a strong woman, having survived

the great depression, prohibition and numerous wars she was determined to live a life full of joy and nothing could hold her

back. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. She leaves behind her daughter, Mary L. Fallin, grandchildren,

Denise Fallin Atkinson, Jonathan (Deanna) Fallin, Kristen (Janis) Tamargo, Nicole Tamargo (Dustin) Icard, Craig Fogaros, and

great grandchildren, Katie Rondello, Hunter Rondello, Emerson Alexander Walker, Mackenzie Fallin and Daisy Fallin. She was

preceded in death by her first husband Ervin Luther Revill, second husband Jack Rose, her brother, Dale Emerson Kitterman,

her daughters Susan Revill, Charlotte Meyer, Constance Lee Revill and her son-in-law, Joe Daniel Fallin.

ROSENBERGER, Mary Rosenberger


Mary Ellen Rosenberger, 23, died Tuesday (Oct. 18, 2005) at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. She was a native of St.

Petersburg, FL. Her most enjoyment in life came from her children and her family. She enjoyed music and poetry. She was

preceded in death by a grandmother, Vera Lee Rosenberger, and two grandfathers, Calvin Henderson and Rufus Yent. She is

survived by her father, William A. Rosenberger, of Orange Park, FL; her mother, Judith Elaine Rosenberger, of Waycross; a

daughter, Hannah Rosenberger, of Waycross; a son, Jason Robert Rosenberger, of Waycross; her step-mother, Anna

Rosenberger, of Orange Park; two brothers, Jason Allen Rosenberger, of Orange Park, and Robert Eugene White III, of

Springhill, FL; her grandparents, Mary Jane Yent, of Fanning Springs, FL, Albert Rosenberger, of Fanning Springs, and Joyce

Rosenberger, of Fanning Springs; several aunts, uncles and other relatives. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Hiers-Baxley

Chapel in Chiefland, FL.

ROSENBLATT, Raymond Larry Rosenblatt


Raymond Larry Rosenblatt, 73, of Glen St. Mary, FL, passed away Friday (Feb. 2, 2018) at St. Vincent’s Riverside Center for

Caring in Jacksonville, FL. He was born Feb. 7, 1944 to the late Louis Rosenblatt and Illa Belle Dugger Rosenblatt. He was a 24-

year resident of Baker County and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a shop supervisor with CSX Railroad

with 31 years of service before retiring in 1993. In 1994, he moved to Baker County and built and managed All Safe Mini

Storage. Later he owned and operated Larry’s Utility Buildings. Through the course of business, he met and cherished many

friends in and around Baker County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Macclenny for 20 years and a recent member

of the First Baptist Church of Sanderson. Chairing the Baker County Sesquicentennial was his opportunity to “give back” to a

community he dearly loved. He was a member and founder of the Baker County SCV Camp, Captain Winston Stephens. He proudly

participated in the “Second Battle of Olustee” to preserve the honor and dignity of the Olustee Battlefield Monument. More

than anything, he loved his family dearly and enjoyed the time he had with them. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is

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survived by his loving wife, Linda Haylett Rosenblatt of Glen St. Mary, FL; his son, Louis (Lisa) Rosenblatt of Glen St. Mary, FL;

his daughters, Cynthia (Larry) Cantrell, of Springfield, TN, Loretta (Roger) Johnson, of Lakeland, GA, and Beth (Troy) England,

of Macclenny, FL; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Patti (Mike) Konkel of Blairsville, GA, and Betty

Rosenblatt, of Melrose, FL. A celebration life service will be Thursday at First Baptist Church, of Macclenny. Interment will be

held Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Ocala, FL. Arrangements are under the care of V. Todd Ferreira Services, 250 N

Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063.

ROSENBUSH, Carl Herman Rosenbush Jr.


Carl Herman Rosenbush Jr., age 81, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday (Oct. 4, 2018) at Tattnall Healthcare in Reidsville,

following an extended illness. He was born in Green Cove Springs, FL, later making his home in Wilmington, DE, before retiring

to Saint Simons Island. He moved to Blackshear in 2016 to be near his niece, Kaye (Larry) Walker. He was a retired actuary

with Aetna Insurance in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing the piano. He was a member of Tenth

Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, PA, and attended Golden Isles Presbyterian Church on Saint Simons Island. He was

preceded in death by his parents, Carl Herman Rosenbush Sr. and Mary Rosenbush, of Green Cove Springs, FL, one sister, Mary

Rosenbush (Mike) Carrol of St. Petersburg, FL, and a sister-in-law, Jonnie Allen (Robert) James of Waycross. He is survived by

his wife, Jacqueline Allen Rosenbush of Blackshear; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Monday at

Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to Hospice of Jesup, 1625 Sunset

Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROSS, Betty Nell Ross

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate November 23rd, 2011)

Betty Nell Ross, age 79, of Lakeland, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital after a brief

illness. She was born October 20, 1932 to the late Edwin and Vienna Swails Gray. She worked for Levi Strauss and retired after

22 years of service as a seamstress. She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmy” Marcus Ross, Sr., and a brother,

L.B. Gray. Survivors include: 2 sons & daughter-in-law Dale Brown of Lakeland; Randy & Barbara Brown of Nashville; step-

daughter Debbie Williams of Lake City, FL; step son & daughter-in-law Marcus & Glynda Ross of Florence, MS; grandchildren:

Connie North, James Marcus Ross III, Marie Nicole Ross Wood, Roger Brown, Timmy & Carol Brown, Michelle & Tommy Roberts,

Cody & Meghan Brown, Timothy Brown, Treston Brown, Hunter Brown, Brianna Brown, Tyson Brown and Michael Brown; great-

grandchildren: Josh Teems, Jordyn Teems, Brittney Ross, Austin Ross, Anna Marie Wood, Grant Morgan Wood, Trae Roberts,

Addilyn Brown and Chase Blake Brown; 3 brothers & sister-in-laws: Alton & Ruby Gray of Lakeland, Earl Wayne & Joann Gray of

Nashville, Donald Gray of Nashville, and a sister-in-law Ethel Lee Gray of Nashville. Graveside services were held. Monday,

November 21 in the Popular Springs Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.

ROSS, Billy Gene Ross


Billy Gene Ross, age 87, died Monday (Aug. 7, 2017) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. He

was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a

carpenter with Trailblazer and General Housing of Waycross for many years. He was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Ross

and Jewel Douglas Ross. He was married to the late Iva Jean Strickland Ross. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law,

Ralph Cannon, and a brother, Thomas Ray Ross. He is survived by a son, Jeffrey Ross (Donna Wright) of Waycross, a daughter,

Diane Ross Cannon of Waycross, two grandsons, David Cannon and Daniel Cannon both of Knoxville, TN, two sisters, Fay Ross of

Waycross, and Ruth Boyd of Middleburg, FL, a brother, Julian (Ruth) Ross of Blythe Island, a sister-in-law, Ola Mae Ross, of

Waycross, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in

Friendship Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

ROSS, Iva Jean Strickland Ross


Iva Jean Strickland Ross, 77, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday (Sept. 4, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross after an extended illness and stay at Baptist Village. She was born in Homerville but lived most of her life in

Waycross. She was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Until she became ill, she was an avid seamstress and

worked her entire adult life in the sewing industry. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She joins her parents, James

Sammie Strickland Sr. and Gladys Lucille (Waldron) Strickland, and one sister, Betty Sue (Strickland) Temple, in heaven. She is

survived by her loving husband of 58 years and nine months, Billy Gene Ross, of Waycross; her devoted children, son, Jeffrey

Ross (girlfriend, Donna White), of Waycross, and Diane Ross Cannon (husband, Ralph), of Waycross; two grandsons, David

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Cannon and Daniel Cannon, of Statesboro; two brothers, R.L. “Buddy” Strickland (wife, Frances), of Waycross, and James

Sammie Strickland Jr. (wife, Darlene), of Blackshear; four sisters, Beverly (Ray) Burtner (husband, the late Robert), of

Waycross; Kay Martin (husband, Dennis), of Waycross and Naples, FL; Gay McCoy (husband, Sonny), of Turkey Creek, KY, and

Janice Lynn Holter, of Jacksonville, FL; a maternal aunt, Maureen (Waldron) Wade, of Fernandina, FL; three sisters-in-law, Fay

Ross, of Waycross, Ruth Boyd (husband, the late Billy), of Orange Park, FL, and Ola Mae Ross (husband, the late Ray), of

Waycross; one brother-in-law, Julian Ross (wife, Ruth), of Blythe Island; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral

will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

ROSS, Robbie Jean Webb Ross

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jan 6th, 2012)

Robbie Jean Webb Ross, age 69, died January 5, 2012. She was born in Madison County where she lived her entire life. Funeral

services will be Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors Friday, January

6, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at Beggs Chapel in Madison. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. In 2004, she retired from the

Florida Department of Children and Families after 33 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening. Survivors

include one son, Michael Ross; a daughter-in-law, Harriet Ross; one sister, Margie Revels; five brothers, Arlie Webb (Sonya), Ira

Webb (Judy), Johnny Webb (Jessica), James Webb and Dennis Webb (Rhonda), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was

preceded in death by one sister, Connie Webb.

ROSS, Rosa Lee Ross


Rosa Lee Ross, age 76, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Marshall Health Care Center. She was born in Plant

City, FL, to the late James N. Hall, and Gladys Padgett Hall. Coming from Lafayette County, FL, she had lived in Perry since

1947. Mrs. Ross was a homemaker and attended Assembly of God. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother

who enjoyed spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and fishing. She was preceded in death by

her husband, James H. “Toby” Ross in 1999. Survived by 3 sons; James D. Ross and wife Theresa, Nelson Henry Ross and wife

Janice, and Richard Allen Ross, all of Perry, FL, (3) grandchildren, (6) great-grandchildren, and numerous and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Interment will follow at

Woodlawn Cemetery.

ROTH, Clarence H. Roth


Funeral services for Clarence H. Roth, age 47, who died last Thursday in Jacksonville, were held Saturday with interment in

Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Roth, two daughters, Shirley and Sandra, and a son, Ray Austin, all of

Jacksonville; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Roth, a sister, Mrs. Durwood Sapp, and four brothers, Dave, Charles, Jim and Pete Roth, all

of Madison.

ROTH, D. S. Roth

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 7, 1944 & April 14, 1944)

D. S. Roth, Madison businessman died suddenly Monday night at his home here of a heart attack. Funeral services are pending. Mr.

Roth was born October 18, 886 in Sharon, GA. He resided in Adel, GA prior to coming to Madison six years ago. He was operating a

feed and seed store on East Pinckney Street at the time of his death. Survivors are his widow, and one daughter, Miss Florence

Roth, of this city, and five sons, David Roth, Jr., of the U. S. Infantry, Freeman Field, Seymour, IN, Charles Roth, Valdosta, GA,

Jim B. Roth of the Field Artillery, APO, New York City, Clarence H. Roth, U.S.N. Norfolk, VA and Walter Roth, U. S. Infantry,

Aleutian Islands. Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are Charles Roth and Mr. Albert Roth, of Barnett, GA; Mrs.

Amelia Martin, Milledgeville, and Mrs. Mary Glinn, of Griffin, GA. Funeral services were held Friday in the Presbyterian Church

with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

ROUNDTREE, Charles K. Roundtree

(Abstracted from the October 1, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)

Charles K. Roundtree, 85, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday (Sept. 30, 2013). He was born Nov. 5, 1927, to the late

Raymond Rountree and Marylee Simmons Rountree. He served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was

inspirational in starting the Hoboken Booster Club and the Brantley County Booster Club. He was a member and served faithfully

at Dinsmore Baptist Church where he operated the softball concession stand for many years. He is survived by his wife of 65

years, Joyce Canaday Roundtree; 3 daughters, Mary Carter, Charlene Carter and Beverly Wilton; 1 sister, Margie Crawford; 4

brothers, Raymond Rountree Jr., Elwyn Rountree, James Rountree and Wayne Rountree; 6 grandchildren, Michelle Garrett,


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Larry Carter, Chuck Roundtree, Renee Coltrane, Traci Roberson and Daniel Tucker; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was

preceded in death by 1 daughter, Susan Roundtree, and 1 sister, Mary June Wilson. The funeral will be held Wednesday at

Dinsmore Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery in Callahan, Fla. Pallbearers will be his grandsons

and great-grandsons, Chuck Roundtree, Daniel Tucker, Larry Carter, Jeff Garrett, Brian Coltrane, Austin Coltrane, Andrew

Johnson, Zane Garrett, Levy Carter, Ethan Roundtree, Chase Carter, Payne Roberson and Bennett Roberson. Arrangements are

under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.

ROUNDTREE, Dorothy Bell Boatright Roundtree


HOMERVILLE — Dorothy Bell Boatright Roundtree, 73, passed away Monday (June 8, 2015) at her residence, surrounded by

loving family, following a short illness. She was born May 29, 1942 in Homerville to the late Chesley Boatright and Carrie Mae

Beverly Boatright. She was a charter member of Harvest Time Church of God and was retired from B-way. Survivors are her

husband, John B. “J.B.” Roundtree of Homerville; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Findley of Homerville; Wayne (Tammy)

Roundtree of Pearson; Wesley (Caroline) Roundtree of Homerville; Kenny Roundtree of Waycross; 1 daughter and son-in-law,

Tiffiney (Jerel) Anderson of Pearson; 8 grandchildren, John Wayne Roundtree II, Heather (Devin) Long, Mitchell (Taylor)

Roundtree, Ben (Elizabeth) Johnston, Brock Roundtree, Lee Anderson, Autumn Anderson and Annie (Dustin) Bagley; 2 great-

grandchildren, Camben Roundtree and Aleigha Johnston; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be

held Thursday at Harvest Time Church of God. Interment will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in


ROUNDTREE, Georgie Ann Scurry Roundtree


PEARSON — Georgie Ann Scurry Roundtree, age 71, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 27, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in

Waycross, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1944, in Blackshear, to the late Ben Franklin Scurry and Annie

Crawford Aldridge. She worked at Cady Bag as a machine operator and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by

one son, Michael Buford Roundtree, four brothers, Randall Scurry, Benjamin Scurry, Jerry Scurry and Jackie Crawford.

Survivors are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Tiffiney (Jerel) Anderson of Pearson; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne (Tammy)

Roundtree of Pearson, Wesley (Caroline) Roundtree of Homerville, Kenny Roundtree of Pearson, and Tim (Karen) Roundtree, of

Americus; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Julian (Ruth) Scurry, of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, John Wayne Roundtree II, Heather

(Devin) Long, Mitchell (Taylor) Roundtree, Ben (Elizabeth) Johnston, Brock Roundtree, Lee Anderson, Autumn Anderson, Annie

(Dustin) Bagley, Tonya Roundtree and Chad Roundtree; 3 great-grandchildren, Camden Roundtree, Aleigha Johnston and Ethan

Bagley; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Harvest Time Church of God.

Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery in Blackshear. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROUNDTREE, Joyce Louise Canaday Roundtree


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Joyce Louise Canaday Roundtree, age 83, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2014). She

was born in Callahan, FL, to the late Josie Roy Canaday and Sarah Ethel Crews Canaday. As a child, her family moved to the St.

George area and she married Charles K. Roundtree. They resided in Waycross from 1957 until 1970 while she worked for King

Edward Cigar Co., before moving to Jacksonville, FL, and retiring in 1992. She was a member of Dinsmore Baptist Church where

she and her husband operated the Dinsmore Ballpark concession stand for many years. Along with her parents, she was

preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Kendrick Roundtree, a daughter, Susan Roundtree, and two brothers,

Vasco Canaday Sr. and James K. Canaday. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Carter, Charlene Carter (Steve Dykes) and

Beverly Wilton; 1 brother, Leon (Ann) Canaday; 1 sister, Eva McMahan; 6 grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Garrett, Chuck (Teresa)

Roundtree, Larry (Krista) Carter, Renee (Brian) Coltrane, Traci Roberson (David Jimenez) and Daniel Tucker; 18 great-

grandchildren, Gabi Garrett, Zane Garrett, Haley Roundtree, Ethan Roundtree, Trey Taylor, Levy Carter, Chase Carter, Lainee

Carter, Susan Smith, Sarah Coltrane, Austin Coltrane, Andrew Johnson, Payne Roberson, Bennett Roberson, EmmaRae Roberson,

Joshua Jimenez, Isabella Jimenez, Michael Jimenez; and 1 great-great-grandson, Benton Sellers. The funeral will be held Friday

at Dinsmore Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of

Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral

Home, 526 Oakwood St., Folkston, GA 31537.

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Tammy T. Roundtree, age 44, of 2020 El Josa St., Waycross, formerly of Nahunta, passed away suddenly Wednesday (April 9,

2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She was born in Jesup to Kerry Elaine Williams and Ira Roundtree. She was

raised in Nahunta and attended the schools of Brantley County. As she matured into adulthood, she relocated to Waycross. She

was employed by Second Baptist Church as their head teacher. She was a member of First African Baptist Church in Hoboken.

She enjoyed singing in the choir, dancing, eating and cooking her tasty collard greens and delicious chicken and rice. She was

preceded in death by her grandmother, Bernice Robertson Richardson, and grandfather, William Chester. Left to cherish her

memories are her loving children, Tanecia Simmons and Tevin Simmons; 5 grandchildren, Tre-Shaun Simmons, Keriona Peterkin,

Trinity Streeter, Taevon Simmons and Zion Peterkin; god-children, Antonio Green and Leasia Larkins; 7 sisters, Etoria (Richard)

Hannans, Kendra Williams, Donna Collins, Elizabeth Roundtree, Jeanette Roundtree, Shantel Williams and Sandra Williams; 2

brothers, Darrell Williams and Robert Roundtree; her loving mother, Kerry Elaine Williams; her father, Ira Roundtree; devoted

step-father, Willie L. Williams; a loving and caring companion for 25 years, Darryl Simmons; two special aunts, Sandra Andrews

and Jacqueline Williams; an uncle, Willie Richardson; several additional aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other

relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta. Interment will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery

in Waycross. The cortege will assemble Saturday at the home of her mother, Kerry Williams, 103 Eliza Nesby St., Nahunta.

Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

ROUNDTREE, William Franklin Roundtree


William Franklin Roundtree, age 77, of Waycross, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after

an extended illness. He was born in Mershon to the late Buford and Susie Bowman Roundtree and lived in Waycross most of his

life. He attended Waycross Senior High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1966 in the Audaban Conflict in

Germany. He was retired from Kroger as the market manager. He was an active member of the Okefenokee Lions Club,

Patterson Lions Club and received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the

Big Brothers Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one step-son, Steven Lee. Survivors

include his wife of 45 years, Joy Smith Roundtree, of Waycross; 1 daughter, Janet Walker Rigdon, of Umatilla, FL; 3 step-sons,

Wade Lee, of Waycross, Michael (Michelle) Lee, of Brantley County, Paul Lee, of Athens; 8 grandchildren, Amanda Williams and

Austin Rigdon, both of Umatilla, FL, Jesse (Alex) Lee, of Waycross, Seth Lee, of Waycross, Nathan Lee and John Lee, both of

Brantley County, Brandon Lee and Samuel Lee, both of Atlanta; 1 great-grandson, Aiden Lee; 4 sisters, Fosteen (Thomas) Banks,

Deen Griffin, Betty Higgs, Shirley Aldridge, all of Waycross; 3 brothers, J.B. (Dorothy) Roundtree, of Homerville, Ray (Pat)

Roundtree, of Waycross, Larry (Lena) Roundtree, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral

will be held Tuesday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be

made to Trinity United Methodist Church, “Follow the Carpenter,” 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral


ROUNTREE, Billy Ross Rountree

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/billy-ross-rountree/)

Billy Ross Rountree, age 85, of Hahira died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on January

26, 1934 in Hahira to the late George A. and Ethel Guess Rountree and was a lifelong resident of Hahira. Mr. Rountree was a

member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where he had served on the Board of Trustees. He worked for the Scruggs

Company from 1956 to 1985 and in 1985 started Rountree Construction Company. Mr. Rountree served on the Lowndes County

Board of Education for many years and served for fifteen years on the Hospital Authority Board of South Georgia Medical

Center. He was active in the Lowndes Viking Touchdown Club and enjoyed his many trips to the Suwannee and the Bojangles

Breakfast Club. Survivors include his wife, Ina Harrell Rountree, of Hahira; sons and daughters in law, Danny and Denise

Rountree, Stacy and Vicki Rountree, Jim and Melissa Killgore all of Hahira; daughter and son in law, Kim and Chance Black of

Richmond Hill; his grandchildren, Zac and Marla Rountree, Katelyn Rountree, Eli and Alina Rountree, Seth Rountree, Jud Killgore,

Samuel Black, Zach and Kayla O’Brien, Adrien O’Brien, Mackensie Killgore, Jordan Black; great grandchildren, Suzanna Rountree,

Silas Rountree, Avery Rountree, Wilder Long, Bennett Locher; sister and brother in law, Brenda and Robert Coombs of Hahira;

several nieces and nephews; mother in law, Marthena Harrell of Valdosta; sister in law and brother in law, Iris and Johnny

McDaniel of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother in law, Betty Jean and Russell Simpson. Funeral

services will be at the Martin McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be

made to Shriners.

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PATTERSON-Gilbert Rountree, 75, passed away early Wednesday morning (Feb. 27, 2008), at the Satilla Regional Medical

Center following lengthy illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Pierce County and had worked for Rayonier for ten

years. He owned and operated the Rountree Superette for many years and was also a farmer. He served several terms on the

Patterson City Council and was a member of Patterson Baptist Church where he was in the Men's Bible Class. He was also a U.S.

Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a son of the late Herbert R. and Cassie Bowman Rountree.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Spradley Rountree; two sisters, Lucille Tippins and Faye Harris; and two

brothers, Harold Rountree and Kenneth Rountree. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Meria and Calvin Neugent

and Amanda and Scott Henderson, all ofWaycross; a son, Gary Rountree, of Patterson; five sisters, Nada (Oscar) Harris, of

Patterson, Wynell Green, of Augusta, Vera (Doc) Braddock, of Brunswick, Evon (Marshall) Dixon, of Offerman, and Kathryn

(Claude), Hickox, of Blackshear; two brothers, Junior (Frances) Rountree, of Blackshear, and Felton (Bobbie Nell) Rountree, of

Homerville; seven grandchildren, Vince Neugent, Jake (Mandi) Neugent, Shane Rountree, Kristen Saunders, Brianna Saunders,

Lauren Saunders and Matthew Henderson; a greatgrandchild, Anslee Neugent; a special friend, Talma Lee Johnson, of

Patterson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Afuneral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 at Patterson Baptist

Church. Interment will be in Laura Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 until 8 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.pearsondial.com Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROUSE, Alma Braswell Rouse


Mrs. Alma Braswell Rouse, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital, following an

extended illness. Mrs. Rouse was born August 19, 1926, in Emmanuel County to the late Bonnie Braswell and Lena Blackstone

Braswell. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, John Alfred Rouse and one daughter, Nancy Pearl

Rouse. Survivors are three daughters, Joyce Morrow of Homerville, Linda Touchton of Dallas, GA and Charlotte White of

Homerville; one son, Johnny A. Rouse of Inman SC; five sisters, Bonnie Sue Adams of Cogdell, Madeline Adams of Douglas,

Myrtle Braswell of Dothan, AL, Betty Angsley of Thompson, GA and Lou Perkins of Blythe, GA; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-

grandchildren; 11 great -great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Rouse were held Saturday,

September 24, 2011, at the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery.

Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROUSE, Margie Buchanan Rouse


Margie Buchanan Rouse, age 84, died Tuesday (May 13, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She was a native and

lifelong resident of Ware County. She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. Buchanan and Willie C. Anderson. She

was a retired house parent with the State of Georgia Regional Youth Development Center and was a member of Sweat Memorial

Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Wayne (Lori) Rouse, of Waycrosss; 3 grandchildren, Cherry (Corey) Henderson, of

Waycross, Shelby Rouse and Randi Rouse, both of Waycross; 2 great-grandsons, Colt Henderson and Caden Henderson; and 1

sister, Geri Weathersbee, of Waycross. A funeral will be Friday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

ROUSE, Mary Jacquelene Rouse


Mary Jacquelene Rouse, age 83, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Sept. 20, 2017) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities. She

was born in Hazlehurst to the late Vernon Rowell and Gladys Rowell. She made Waycross her home for most of her life. She

worked as an LPN for Satilla Regional Medical Center and was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Along with her

parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Rowell, and a sister, Betty Dryden. She is survived by her husband,

Luther T. Rouse Sr., of Waycross, three children, Luther T. (Paula) Rouse Jr. of Waycross, Deborah Rouse of Waycross, Diane

(Jerry) Holland of Blackshear; five grandchildren, Mark (Maggie) Harrell, Mandy (Jamie) Lingenfelter, Noah Rouse, Rachael

Rouse, Bryn Rouse; great-grandchildren, Mattie Lingenfelter, Landon Lingenfelter, Tyler Harrell, Garrett Harrell, Jacquelene

Marissa Harrell, Linc Taylor, Ashlynn Taylor; three brothers, Charles (Patsy) Rowell, Jerry (Brenda) Rowell, Johnny (Wanda)

Rowell; a sister, June Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held Saturday at the Miles-Odum

Funeral Home. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery.

ROUSE, Rachael Rouse


Death, swift and tragic, entered the home of Myrtha and Ethel Rouse on Monday, May 29, when without even a preliminary flash to

warn, a bolt of lightning struck their two little girls instantly killing Rachael, the elder, and shocking into insensibility her younger

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sister, Margaret. Rachael was 11 when killed. Burial was at Pine Forest Church in Worth County. GA. Pallbearers were her four

uncles, Perry Rouse; Tom Young; Bill Varnadoe; and Nick Fowler, also Bill Nipper and Munroe Fowler.

ROUSE, Robert Rouse, Sr.


Robert "Bob" Rouse, Sr., age 81, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born on July 25,

1935 in Jacksonville, FL to the late John H. & Lois (Bivins) Rouse, Sr. He was Methodist by faith. Bob retired from CSX Railroad

after 35 years of service. He was a member of Pine Level Masonic Lodge in Fitzgerald, GA, member of the Hasan Shrine Temple

in Albany, GA and the Hillbilly Shrine unit. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Linda

Jeanette Rouse, sister, Helen Toole and brother, John H. Rouse, Jr. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Robert (Christy)

Rouse, Jr. of Savannah, GA; a daughter & son-in-law, Robin (Robert) Hall, III of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Brett (Danielle)

Hall, Ava (Tripp) Castleberry, Blake (Sarah) Rouse and Makenzi Rouse; great granddaughters: Presley, Isabella, Audrey, Gini

Lynn and London and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 in the Riverview

Mausoleum Chapel with Inurnment to follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Mr.

Rouse's family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.

ROUSE, Roslyn Rouse


Roslyn Rouse, age 85, of Lilburn, passed away Friday (Oct. 20, 2018) at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The daughter of

the late Roscoe and Mae Ruth Marchant Rouse, she was born Aug. 6, 1933 in Waycross, where she was a teacher and principal of

Gilchrist Elementary School and coordinator of the Chapter I program for the Waycross School System. She moved to the

Atlanta area in 1977 where she was a Title I Consultant for the Georgia Department of Education. She provided guidance for

school systems throughout the state and was loved for her unique ability to combine professionalism with humor to get the job

done. There was never an idle moment when she was around and most people in a group would find themselves drawn to her

because of her quick wit, slapstick humor, comedic faces, piercing eye contact and glorious, contagious, laughter. She relished

each new project and engaged enthusiastically. She could cook a full course meal and serve it on an eloquent formal table or

salvage drift wood from the lake and make furniture for her home at Lake Burton. An art major at Valdosta State, she worked

her way through school and was the founder of the first sorority on campus. She was an avid crafter who could find a creative

use for any and everything that crossed her path. She could never pass a blackberry patch without jumping out to pick enough

for a little jelly. A passionate and talented gardener, her specialty was propagating house plants to share with friends. Her

greenhouse was a source of great pleasure to her throughout her life. In retirement, she spent eight months each year in Long

Creek, SC on her “farm” where she was compelled to plant a full vegetable garden each spring and spent the summer canning and

preserving her harvest to share with friends and neighbors. She loved the informal atmosphere of the mountains and her lake

and was nourished by their beauty. Like her daddy, she loved to give people and things nick names such as: Twatty Sue, Bleauty,

Daniel Do Do, Pearly Mae, cruddy boat, biotch boat, the barn, the farm …. She loved antiquities and salvaged the neighbor’s

outhouse to provide storage for all the fishing gear. She collected interesting artifacts of nature and relished making them into

fine art around the home. Her okra wreath, grapevine baskets, pine knot birds sitting in discarded bird’s nests, her gourd

creations and treasured hornet’s nests Roslyn-ize the décor of her homes. She was indeed one of a kind who etched her memory

into each friend’s heart as no other could. This physical world will mourn as her light dims but heaven is rejoicing with the

laughter as her presence announces that the party can begin…. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Roscoe

Patrick Rouse, and two sisters, Louise Rouse Wade Markey and Mary Ruth Rouse. Survivors include her loving companion of 33

years, Patricia O’Hara Higgins of Liburn; two nephews, Dr. Jim Rouse Wade (wife, Kathy), of Toccoa, Tol Shannon Wade (wife,

Dana) of Strongsville, OH; and four great-nieces and nephews, Alayna Wade of Edwards, CO, and Daniel Wade (wife, Carole

Ann), of Gilbert, AZ, Justin Wade (wife, Jennifer) and children, Nathan, Emma and Kyle, of Medina, OH, and Erin Wade, of

Fairview Park, OH. A private graveside service for family will be held at the Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. In lieu of flowers,

the family asks for memorials to be made in her memory to the Toccoa Symphony, P.O. Box 893, Toccoa, GA 30577, or the Long

Creek Community Club, P.O. Box 130, Long Creek, SC 29658, or the Trinity Organ Fund, Trinity Methodist Church, 1005 Church

St., Waycross, GA 31501.

ROUSE, Sandra B. Rouse


Sandra B. Rouse, age 78, died Friday (March 17, 2017) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness. She

was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County. She retired from CSX Railroad as a heavy equipment operator. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Marvin L. Rouse and Clifford Bennett Rouse, her first husband, Fred Carpenter Sr., second

husband, Larry G. Crosby, and two brothers, Jerry Rouse and Bobby Bennett. Survivors include two sons, Fred (Diane) Carpenter

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Jr. of Waycross, and Chris Carpenter of Blackshear; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ginger

Sumner of Waresboro; two brothers, Tommy (Pat) Rouse of Waresboro, and Jimmy (Lanora) Rouse of Homerville; and numerous

nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday at Bennett Cemetery in Millwood. Music Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements.

ROUSE, Valorie Cox Rouse


Valorie Cox Rouse, age 55, died Monday (July 28, 2014) at her residence in Waresboro following an extended illness. She was

born in Alamo (Wheeler County) and lived there most of her life before moving to Waycross in 1988. She retired from Ware

State Prison after 34 years of employment in the I.D. and Records Department and attended Ben Hill-Irwin Tech. She was a

member of Alamo Methodist Church. She was a daughter of the late Grady Elisha Cox and Quinelle Couey Cox. She was also

preceded in death by her step-father, Harding Colson “H.C.” Lowe. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Michael Rouse,

of Waresboro; her brother, Hal (Denise) Cox, of Hazlehurst; 2 nieces, Caroline (Josh) Horton, and Anna (Brandon) Smith, both

of Hazlehurst; 1 nephew, Rex Cox, of Hazlehurst; great-niece, Sophie Horton, of Hazlehurst; and her father- and mother-in-

law, Glynn and Barbara Rouse, of Waresboro. Her funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in

Telmore Cemetery.

ROUSE, William Monroe Rouse

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 24, 2005)

William Monroe "Hodge" Rouse Sr., 66, of Waycross, died Friday morning (Dec.r 23, 2005) at his residence after a brief illness.

He was a native of Waycross and lived here all of his life. He was a retired brick mason and a member of Williams Chapel

Baptist Church. His parents were the late E.W. Rouse and Mattie Justice Howell Rouse. He was also preceded in death by his

wife, Elouise Melton Rouse, one brother, R.M. Howell, and three sisters, Idell Thrift, Ocie Cobb and Annell Johns. Survivors

include two sons, William David Rouse, Waycross, William Monroe Rouse Jr. (wife Christine), Blackshear; one daughter, Sandra

Elaine Bechiom (husband Larry), Waycross; six grandchildren, Kenneth Bechiom, Paige Rouse, Joshua Rouse, Christopher Rouse,

Jeannie Rouse, Jaime Breeden; two great-grandchildren, Heidi Breeden and Madison Bell; two brothers, W.H. Howell (wife

Mary), Waycross, Luther Rouse (wife Jackie) Waycross, three sisters, Dorothy Murphy (Johnny), Waycross, Lavada Sears,

Dixie Union, Isabell Delk, Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2

p.m. at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday

evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum


ROUSE, Willie Rouse Sr.

(Abstracted from http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/03/willie-frank-rouse-sr/)

Willie (Frank) Rouse Sr., age 93, of Valdosta, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home after a brief illness. He was born

on August 15, 1925 in Ashburn, GA to the late Robert and Ina Mae Rouse. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his

wife, Bertha Colleen Rouse; sister, Rudine Foster of Columbus, GA; brother, Robert Rouse of Gainesville, GA and grandson, David

Rouse of Marietta, GA. For over 40 years he worked for Valdosta Glass Company. Frank loved to fish with his wife, his first love

of 58 years, loved spending time with his family and spoiling all his grandchildren and great grandchildren and every one of

those children loved him as well. He is survived by his brother, James (JT) Rouse and his children, daughter, Linda (Jim) Dunson

of Sharpsburg, GA; son, Bill Rouse (Viki) of Morristown, TN; son, Jerry Rouse (Elaine) of McDonough, GA and daughter, Sandra

Bilger (Steve) of Valdosta, GA, his grandchildren, Jay Dunson, Ben Rouse, Becky Herring and Dale Bilger along with 10 great

grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 2700 North Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA with graveside

services at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist

Church, 2700 North Forrest St, Valdosta, GA, 31602. Carson McLane is entrusted with the arrangements.

ROUSH, Jo Carroll Guthrie Roush

(Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/08/jo-carroll-guthrie-roush/)

Jo Carroll Guthrie Roush, age 88, of Valdosta, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born

in Atkinson, GA on October 20, 1930 to the late Lucius R. Guthrie and Leila White Guthrie. Mrs. Roush graduated from Georgia

Women’s College in the late 1940’s with a degree in social work. She worked for the Department of Child Services for several

years then moved to Vocational Rehabilitation Services with the State of Georgia, helping mentally handicapped students find

jobs in the community. She retired in the mid 1980’s. She was a member of Leadership Lowndes and the Red Hat Society, and a

charter member of the Mayor’s Council. She loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed

travelling and was a member at Park Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Denise

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Roush Megow and Tom Megow, of Delta, AL, her son Eric G. Roush of Valdosta, and her daughter Suzanne Jordan-Roush (Steve),

of Decatur, GA, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by

her husband Keith E. Roush, and her sister Mary G. Dooley. Funeral services for Mrs. Roush will be at Carson McLane Funeral

Home. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American

Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and LARC.

ROUSSEAU, Mary Elizabeth Rousseau


Mary Elizabeth Rousseau, age 72, of Nashville, GA passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born on September 24, 1945 in Nashville, GA. She was a wonderful Christian woman who spent her life encouraging

others. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel (Swain) Allen; sisters, Emily Wyatt and Betty Jean Prince. Survivors

include her husband, Bob Rousseau of Nashville, GA; daughter, Tina Barrett of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry

and Rick Dodson of Hahira, GA; grandchildren: Tyler Barrett (Felina), Taylor Barrett, and Landon Whistle; great grandchildren:

Braylen and Ella Rose; sister, Emory Seko of Nashville, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Clarice and James Hairr of Columbus, GA;

several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Russell and Micky Rousseau of Adrian, MI, Alvin and Kathy Rousseau of Las Vegas,

NV, Billy and Audri Rousseau of Wabeno, WI; and special aunt, Marlene Bintz. Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 21, 2018

in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow at Empire Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks

that donations be made to NorthGate Church, 4165 Bemiss Rd, Suite G, Valdosta, GA 31605.

ROWAN, Marie Rowan


Marie Rowan, age 71, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services will be Thursday,

February 4, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with a private graveside service in Riverview Memorial

Gardens. No formal visitation will be held. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is handling the arrangements.

ROWAN, Terrell Wayne Rowan


Terrell W. Rowan, age 76, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born

on December 24, 1942 in Lakeland, GA to the late Lyman & Verlie (Stanley) Rowan. Mr. Rowan worked for Reames & Sons

Construction for over 20 years. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by wife, Marie Rowan, brother, Pete Rowan &

sister, Carolyn DiMatteo. Survivors include daughter, Terri Brown, Valdosta; grandson: Daniel Brown, Valdosta; granddaughter:

Kayla Brown, Valdosta; great grandchildren: Addison Brown, Charlotte Tyson & Ryder Brown and a number of nieces, nephews &

extended family members. Graveside services will be in the Riverview Memorial Gardens. No formal visitation will be held. The

Rowan family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.

ROWE, Amanda Rowe

(Abstracted from http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Amanda-Lee-Rowe-104387648)

Amanda Rowe was born on June 10, 1975 and passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Amanda was a resident of Adel, Georgia

at the time of her passing. She was graduate of Baldwin County High School in Milledgeville and completed her Bachelor’s

degree from GCSU in Computer Science and graduated from Phoenix University with a Master’s Degree. Funeral services will be

Wednesday January 25 2017 at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Welcome Hill Church of Christ Cemetery.

ROWE, Bertie Elizabeth Rowe


Mrs. Bertie Elizabeth Rowe, age 56, wife of Mr. A. M. Rowe, passed away Saturday morning July 9, in the Archbold Hospital,

Thomasville, GA, following a three weeks’ illness. Funeral services were held at Pine Grove with interment in the church

cemetery. Survivors are besides her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Blanton, of Greenville, one son, Judson T. Rowe, of

Cherry Lake; two daughters, Mrs. P. H. Smith and Mrs. Eugene Newsome of Madison County; three grandchildren and the

following sisters, Mrs. Jack Holland and Mrs. Ivy Ammons, of Fort Pierce, and Mrs. Carter Hampton, of Tampa and one brother,

W. M. Blanton, of Greenville.

ROWE, Bobby Gene Rowe


Bobby Gene Rowe, age 86, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2017) at Harborview Nursing Home in Blackshear after a long battle with

Alzheimer’s. He was born in Waycross to Dewey Henry Rowe Sr. and Beadie Adams Rowe. He lived his entire life in Waycross

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except for the time he served in the military. He was a 1949 graduate of Wacona High School. After graduation he entered the

Air Force where he served for 20 years in the Strategic Air Command and retired as a senior master sergeant. During his time

of service he received many awards and commendations including “Airman of the Year.” He was stationed in England, French

Morocco, North Africa, Incirlik, Turkey, Goose Bay, Labrador, Roswell, New Mexico and Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. While

serving in England he met and married his first wife, Sarah “Sally” Jones, from Wales. Upon retiring from the Air Force they

returned to Waycross and he went to work for the Georgia Labor Department and retired from there in 1991. Through the

years he also worked off and on with his father in the tile and plastering business. He was a long time member of Central

Baptist Church where he was a deacon and usher. Then he became a member of Williams Chapel Church where he was also a

deacon and a member of the Joy Sunday School class. He had been a volunteer worker for Meals on Wheels and the Okefenokee

Piedmont Association in the clothing distribution ministry. His first wife died in 2002 and in 2004 he married Myra Chambless

and they spent the next several years traveling the United States and going to England, Wales and Nova Scotia until he was no

longer able to travel. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, a sister, Juanita Strauss, two brothers, Othel

Henry Rowe and Dewey Henry Rowe Jr., a step-son-in-law, Don Lyford, a step-son, Dale Alan Chambless, and a step-daughter,

Sharon Chambless Mulkey. He is survived by his wife, Myra Chambless Rowe of Waycross; an adopted daughter, Gillian Lyford of

Waycross; two step-daughters, Susan Chambless (Jeff) Layman of Louisville, KY, Vicky Chambless Merritt of Waycross; 14

grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at

Williams Chapel Church. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Mausoleum. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the

arrangements.

ROWE, Burton Rowe


Mr. Burton Rowe, age 69, of Lee died in the Madison County Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning, after a prolonged illness.

Funeral services will be held in the lee Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors are his widow, Mrs.

Nettie Dees Rowe, of Lee; one son, Shelley R. Rowe, of Jacksonville and four daughters; Mrs. Estelle E. Garrahan, of Memphis,

TN; Mrs. Doris L. Sanchez, of Houston, TX; Mrs. Orena Effenberger, and Mrs. Lona Bell Isaac, of Jacksonville, FL; two

brothers, Randell and Roy Rowe, of Lee; three sisters, Miss Harriett Rose, Mrs. Florene Johnson and Mrs. Ruth Wheeler, of

Lee. Also several grandchildren survive. Mr. Rowe was born November 1, 1879 in Madison County, son of pioneer families of the

Lee community. He was a retired farmer.

ROWE, Charles Arthur Rowe, Sr.


Mr. Charles Arthur Rowe, Sr., age 58, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Green Cove Springs, FL, following

an extended illness. Mr. Rowe was born on January 26, 1957, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Ervin A. Dean and Mary Elizabeth

Murphy Dean. Survivors include his wife, Mixie Diane Laster Rowe of Douglas, GA; 2 daughters, Mary Elizabeth Dianne Rowe

and Marlena Minnie Lopez; 2 sons, Charles Arthur Rowe, Jr., and Matthew Gabriel Rowe all of Douglas, GA; 4 brothers, Jackie

Dean, Joey Dean, Linwood Dean, and Fredrick Hemphill; 2 sisters, Laura Vasquez and Wilma Dean; 14 grandchildren; 2 great

grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Calvary Mission Holiness

Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROWE, Mrs. Knox M. Rowe


Mrs. Knox M. Rowe of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away Monday morning according to a message received here by her sister-in-

law and brother-in-law, Miss Ethel Rowe and Judge Rowe. Funeral services were held at Broken Arrow Tuesday afternoon.

ROWE, Mattie Johnson Rowe


Mrs. Mattie Johnson Rowe, age 74, of Lee, passed away at the home of her son, Hubert Rowe, in Sanford on Monday. Mrs. Rowe

was a lifelong resident of Madison County. She was the widow of the late Randell Rowe who died in March and the daughter of

the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Williams, of Madison; and Mrs. Cauley

Copeland, of Cross City; two sons, Hubert Rowe of Sanford and Edmund Rowe of Talbotton, GA; nine grandchildren and two

great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Lee Methodist Church. Interment was in Stonewall Cemetery.

She is the aunt of Cecil Buckhalt of Cherry Lake.

ROWE, Mixie Diane Rowe


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Mrs. Mixie Diane Rowe, age 53, of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Georgia Regional Medical Center

following an extended illness. Mrs. Rowe was born on September 25, 1961, in Tifton, GA, to the late Ferman Coaston Laster and

Mary Mercer Porter. Survivors include: her 2 daughters, Mary Elizabeth Dianne Rowe and Marlena Minnie Lopez both of

Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Charles Arthur Rowe, Jr., and Matthew Gabriel Rowe both of Douglas, GA; 3 brothers, Ferman Coaston

Laster, Jr., of Brunswick, GA, Tommy Jordan of Brunswick, GA, and Benny Jordan of Jacksonville, GA; 14 grandchildren; 2 great

grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at New Life Christian Worship

Center. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROWE, Patricia Ann Spell Rowe


Patricia Ann Spell Rowe, age 57, of Waycross, died Friday (June 7, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness. She was

born in Jesup to the late Alvin Clinton Spell and India Ruth Wildes Harrell and made Waycross her home for most of her life.

She was a graduate of Glynn Academy, class of 1979, and worked at Titlemax the past few years. She loved going to the beach,

a place that brought her great happiness. She loved her grandbabies with much passion and enjoyed the time she spent with

them. She is survived by her husband, Steve C. Rowe of Waycross; three children, Brandon Queen of Waycross, Brittany Sellers

Burch (husband Kenneth) of Waycross, Kurt Sellers (wife Kayla) of Waycross; three grandchildren, Greyson Burch, Avery

Burch, Kane Sellers; a sister, Lisa VanElk of Jesup; two brothers, Joey Spell of Jesup, Greg Mallard (wife Donna) of Jesup; her

step-father, Troy Harrell of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Tammy Nipper (husband Gene) of Waycross; two nieces, Hannah VanElk

of Waycross, Macy Mallard of Jesup; a nephew, Justin Mallard of Jesup; numerous other family members. A funeral will be at

the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery.

ROWE, Randell H. Rowe Jr.

(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 5, 2008)

Randell H. Rowe, Jr., retired attorney of Madison, died on October 31, 2008. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday,

November 4 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. Randell, son of the late Judge and Mrs. Randell H. Rowe, Sr., was born in

Thomaston, GA, on August 13, 1927, and was reared in Madison. He was a 1945 graduate of Madison High School. He was

awarded a degree in forestry from the University of Florida in 1951 and a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of

Cumberland Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Navy in 1945 and later served as a First Lieutenant with the

United States Army in Korea. Randell was a 50 year member of the Florida Bar. In addition, he was a member of the Rotary

Club, the Masonic Lodge, and the First United Methodist Church of Madison. He was on the Founding Board of Madison Academy

As one of Madison's first Eagle Scouts, Randell developed a lifelong love for the Boy Scouts of America, serving for several

years as Scoutmaster. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Mugge Rowe; 1 son, Judge Randell H. (Susan Ifshin) Rowe,

III; 1 daughter, Kathryn Rowe (Craig) Chadwick, and 3 grandchildren, Rick and Sarah Rowe and Christy Chadwick. Randell had

one brother, William J. Rowe, Sr., D.D.S, who died in April of 2008, and a sister-in-law, Betty Cobb Rowe; their son, William J.

(Kristy Roberts) Rowe, Jr., D.D.S, and their daughter Katherine Grace Rowe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big

Bend Hospice at 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Madison Academy, P.O. Box 690, Madison, FL 32340 or the

Suwannee River Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, 2032 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

ROWE, Roy Rowe


Roy Rowe, age 76, died Thursday in a west Florida hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Madison County and was

engaged in farming until his retirement. Surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Florence Johnson of Lee; and Mrs. Ruth Wheeling of

East Point, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Lee Baptist Church with burial in

Macedonia Cemetery.

ROWE, Shelley G. Rowe


Shelley G. Rowe, age 62, of Jacksonville died Thursday following an extended illness. He was born in Madison County and had

lived in Jacksonville the past forty-five years. He served forty years with the Railway Express, was a Veteran of World War II

and a member of Solomon Lodge F & A. M. His wife, two daughters and several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services

were held Saturday.

ROWE, Vella B. Forte Rowe


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Vella B. Forte Rowe, 84, died Saturday morning (March 4, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was a native of Vero Beach, Fla., but she had been a resident of Waycross for 53 years. She was a nurse's aide at Memorial

Hospital, Baptist Village and Riverside Nursing Home. She was also affiliated withGarlington Avenue Church of God of Prophecy.

She was the daughter of the late Marcus Hillsman Forte and Mittie Surrency Forte. She was the wife of the late Jesse

Jefferson Rowe. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wallace Hillsman Simpson. Survivors include one son, Morris W.

Simpson, of Baldwyn, Miss.; three daughters, Nelda Faye Branch (husband Thomas), of Canal Point, Fla., Judy Thomas and Lois

Torbush, both of Waycross; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Redding, of Valdosta,

Carolyn Warren, of Valdosta, and Agnes Durley, of Texas; one brother, Willard Forte, of Florida; several nieces and nephews. A

funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will

receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at

www.musicfuneralhome.com

ROWELL, Annie Collins Floyd Rowell


Mrs. Annie Collins Floyd Rowell, age 91, of Hazlehurst, GA passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009. Services were Sunday, June

21, 2009, at Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst with burial in the Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Rowell was born in Coffee

County. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Collins. She was retired from Hazlehurst Lingerie and was a member

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband: Al Rowell of Hazlehurst; daughters and son-

in-law: Carleen and David Gourley and Ruby Mason of Hazlehurst; sons and daughter-in-law: Robert and Francis Floyd of

Savannah, Grant Floyd of Hazlehurst and Billy Floyd of Lyons; step-sons: Darrell Rowell of Mt. Vernon and Bobby G. Rowell of

Texas; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

ROWELL, Bettye Seay Rowell


Bettye Seay Rowell, age 90, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 26, 2019) at The White House Personal Care Home in

Waycross. Born in Russellville, AL, her parents were Murphy Seay and Flora Allen Seay. She was also preceded in death by her

husband, William Silas Rowell, two sons, John Rowell and Wayne Rowell, and a brother, Arnold Seay. She retired after teaching

for 33 years with the Brantley County School System. She was a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed

reading her bible, teaching Sunday School, sewing and taking care of others. Survivors include her son, Scott Rowell of

Waycross; three foster children, Ronnie Strickland (Pam) of Boiling Springs, SC, Brenda Jacobs (Roy) of Hortense, and John

Strickland of Statesboro; three grandchildren, Mark Rowell, Matthew Rowell and Alyssa Rowell; one sister and brother-in-law,

Doris McDowell (Tom) of Russellville, AL and several other relatives. The funeral will be at Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist

Church. Burial will follow in Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,

Nahunta.

ROWELL, Brenda Gail Sweat Rowell


Brenda Gail Sweat Rowell, age 68, of Pierce County, passed away Monday (Dec. 24, 2018) at her residence following an extended

illness. Born March 13, 1950 in Alma, she was a daughter of the late Tracy James and Modene Tuten Sweat. She graduated from

Blackshear High School in 1968 and received an associate degree from Brewton Parker College where she sang in the Brewton

Parker College Choir. Music was a passion of hers which she used in so many ways to inspire others. She retired in 2004 from

the Ware County Department of Family and Children Services following 34 years of service. She was a member of Beulah

Baptist Church where she served as church organist for many years. She was a member of the Women of Faith Sunday School

class and part of the Women’s Missionary Union. She was passionate about her Lord and church family. She was an active

member on the board of Easter Seals, treasurer of Satilla Community Service Center Parents Association, and part of the

Miracle League Association that works with handicapped children. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her

quiet, sweet, loving spirit and her servitude to others. She was dedicated to her God and her family. Love had no boundaries in

her eyes and she accepted everyone with an open heart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,

Glenna Sweat Hardrick, two brothers, James Kelly Sweat and Larry Randolph Sweat, a brother-in-law, Lonnie A. Hardrick, and a

great-nephew, Peyton Joshua Sweat. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Jerry Edwin Rowell of Alma; two sons,

Jeremiah James Rowell (wife, Georgia Mosley Rowell), of Jesup, and Richard William Rowell of Alma; three grandchildren,

Lauren Whitley Rowell, Jeremiah James Rowell Jr. and Lucas Mason Rowell, all of Jesup; her twin sister, Linda Sweat Hardrick

of Blackshear; two sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Boatright Sweat and Eleanor Cox Sweat both of Alma; several nieces, nephews and

other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Beulah Baptist Church, 3343 Beulah Church Road, Alma. Burial will follow in the

Beulah Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Easter Seals, 505 Elizabeth St., Waycross, GA 31501, St

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Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to any charitable organization of one’s choice. Hart

Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

ROWELL, Clarence T. Rowell


A celebration of life service for Clarence T. “Bubba” Rowell, age 60, will be Saturday at New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Church. The cortege will assemble at 1510 Bunche St. He was born in Waycross to the late Ruben Rowell Jr. and Shirley Rowell

Dec. 21, 1955 in Waycross. “Bubba” as he was affectionately called, passed Tuesday (Sept. 6, 2016) at his residence after a

brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Clarence Thomas Clayton and Julia Clayton. He was a

graduate of Waycross High School class of 1974. After graduating from school he enlisted into the military and served his

country in the United States Army and later the Army Reserves. During his working years he was employed with Carolina Skiff

and worked various jobs as a contractor. He is survived by his 5 children, Andre Gordon, of Atlanta, Anneka (Stephen) Ewing of

Orlando, FL, Anbroise Troupe of Waycross, Maya Rowell of Atlanta, and Seth Waldon of Brunswick; 3 siblings, Ruben Rowell III,

Anetia (Bernard) Cooper and Twanee Maddox all of Waycross; 2 nieces, LaTonya Rowell of Jacksonville, FL, and Quasondra Cobb

of Honolulu, HI; 4 nephews, LaTravis Rowell and James Cobb Jr. both of Waycross, Joshua Rowell of Atlanta, and Rodrick

(Robin) Rowell of Kingsland; and a host of grandchildren, great-nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral arrangements are


ROWELL, Dorothy Ann Herrin Rowell


HICKOX — Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Herrin Rowell, age 82, of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2017) at Southeast

Georgia Health System after an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, she was the daughter of Ralph McQuitty and Lois Dowling

Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Virgil Rowell, two grandsons, Scotty Roberson and Dylan Herrin,

one sister, Lillian Batten, and one son-in-law, Franklin DePratter. She drove a school bus for many years in Brantley County and

worked in the school lunchroom and as a clerk. She also worked at Ingles Groceries and Dime Store in her younger years. She

enjoyed cooking, sewing, doing word search puzzles, watching Bonanza and reading. Of all the things she enjoyed, she loved her

family most of all. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Denise Rowell; three daughters and a son-in-law,

Hazel DePratter and Ann and Lamar DePratter all of Hickox, and Gail Roberson of Hickox; nine grandchildren and their spouses,

Brian DePratter of Hickox, Marlan (Cayla) DePratter of Raybon, Ashleigh Roberson of Hickox, Amanda Herrin of Nahunta, Dacia

(Eric R,) Olson of Ludowici, Brandon (Elizabeth) Rowell of Hickox, Jamie Rowell of Hickox, Erica (Tyler) Johns of Hickox, Brandy

(Robbie) Gill of Offerman; 19 great-grandchildren, Jay, Joey, Kaity, Kelly, Raegan, Caislyn, Micah and Lila DePratter, Colby and

Faith Morris, Blake Raulerson, Braizlyn Albritton, Eric Olson, Dylan Herrin, Hunter and Cole Gill, Annilynn and Ross Johns, and

Ellie Jo Rowell; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at Hickox Baptist Church. Burial will

follow in New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at her residence, 7858 Riverside Road. Pallbearers will be

grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a nephew, Brian DePratter, Brandon Rowell, Marlan DePratter, Jay DePratter, Joey

DePratter, Colby Morris, Blake Raulerson, Ashleigh Roberson, Alan Stickland, Amanda Herrin, Jamie Rowell, Erica Johns, Eric A.

Olson, Kaity and Kelly DePratter. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROWELL, Fannie Courson Rowell


NICHOLLS — Fannie Courson Rowell, 88, of Nicholls, passed away Tuesday night (July 17, 2012) at the South Georgia Medical

Center in Valdosta following an extended illness. A native of Ware County, she was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the

late Joseph Monroe Courson and Margie Bell Rowell Courson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noke Rowell, two

brothers, Marvin Courson and Floyd Courson, and two sisters, Lila McQuaig and Lois Bagley. She was of the Church of God faith.

Survivors include two sons, James Noke (Elaine) Rowell, of Nicholls, and Glyn Allen (Betty Ann) Rowell, of Waycross; three

daughters, Marilyn McCarty, of Nahunta, Shirley (Avery) Griffin, of Hoboken, and Barbara Gail (Demery) Meeks, of Nicholls; a

brother, Warnie (Nell) Courson, of Waresboro; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; 26

great-great-greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at 11

a.m. at the chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sidney Thomas officiating. The Interment will follow in the Hall

Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Trevor Meeks, Bruce Rowell, Eugene Carter, Terry McCarty, David McCarty, Rocky Carter,

Josh Burnam, Jerry Harris and Cody Meeks. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ricketson Funeral

Home.

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J. C. Rowell, age 73, passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Taylor County, the son

of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rowell. He had retired after 48 years from the Seaboard Railway. For the past seven years

he served as Security Officer for North Florida Junior College. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of

Madison and was a member of the Sunday school. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Estelle Rowell of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. J.

T. Payne of Lee; two sons, Dr. J. T. Rowell of Greensboro, NC; and L. H. Rowell of Morriston, PA; twelve grandchildren and eleven

great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elden Rowell of Starke, FL and Homer Rowell of Gainesville, FL; two sisters, Mrs. C. B.

Golstrap of Waldo, FL; and Mrs. Myrtice Lane of Tampa; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held

Thursday November 12, 1970 at the Madison First Baptist Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

ROWELL, James H. Rowell


James H. Rowell passed away Friday (June 7, 2019) at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland, FL. He was born

in Brantley County in 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Rowell. He entered the Army Air Corps and transitioned to the Air Force

during and following WW II. Among his military awards were the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Crew Wings, Asiatic-

Pacific Campaign Medal and American Defense Service Medal. He served in Japan, England, Canada and multiple USA air bases

until his retirement in 1966. During his service he completed programs at the Air Force NCO Academy and Mercer University.

After retiring from the Air Force, he moved his family to Lakeland, FL, where he pursued a second career in hospital

administration at Lakeland Regional (then Lakeland General) and the former Polk General Hospital. His spiritual life was very

important to him. He was active in Air Force Chapel programs and after many years as a deacon at Lakeside Baptist Church, he

enjoyed the fellowship at Scott Lake Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling in Europe, the Middle East and the USA with Pat, his

wife of 65 years. They crisscrossed the country in their RV named the “Silver Falcon.” He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with

friends and family. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a volunteer for Little League Baseball, LHS Band Parents Association

and Boy Scouts. He was preceded by his wife Claudean “Pat” Rowell, two brothers, Jerry and J.L. Rowell, and two sisters, Betty

Anderson and Peggy Johns. He is survived by a son, Randolph Rowell (Jean); daughter, Jamie Rowell Burris (Patrick);

grandchildren, Steven Rowell (Mollie), Kim Rowell Cook (William III), Mollie Burris, Andrew Burris, Shannon Burris and four

great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Lindsey and Kylie Cook and Olivia Rowell; brothers, Donald Rowell (Helen), Robert “Bobby” Rowell

(Judy); and sisters, Jean Royster (Carswell) and Lois Joyce. A funeral will be at the Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in

Satilla Cemetery.

ROWELL, Jaxson Rowell


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ROWELL, Larry Roy Rowell


PATTERSON — Larry Roy Rowell, age 74, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2016) at his daughter’s residence

after a brief illness. Born in Waynesville, he was the son of Roy and Verdie Mae Rogers Rowell. He was a butcher for many years

and a charter member and deacon of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. He was affectionately known as “PaPa” and loved

spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, listening to gospel music, reading his Bible and doing his families

genealogy. He was a kind and loving man with a great sense of humor. Survivors include his wife, Johnny Faye Rowell of

Patterson; two children and their spouses, Sidney and Tim Crawford of Patterson, and Andy and Tonia Rowell of Thomasville;

eight grandchildren, Brandon (Maven) Crawford, Kayla (Bill) Simpson, Tatum (Kelsey) Crawford, Kacie Tussey, AJ Rowell, Layton

Rowell, Mattie Crawford and Emberlynn Rowell; nine great-grandchildren, Allison Dinkins, Jessie Tussey, Hudson Crawford,

Caydon Fulton, Anniston Guy, Cameron Guy, Rayla Crawford, Dawson Crawford and Lucas Simpson; a brother, Clinton Rowell of

Hortense; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Ken Blevins of North Carolina, Charlotte and Tony Rocha of Brunswick,

Marba Jean and George Bishop of Hortense, and Tina and Larry Pafford of Hortense; two uncles, Herbert Rogers of Brunswick,

and Charles Rogers of Columbus; an aunt, Virginia Peeples of Blythe Island; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A

funeral will be held Saturday at Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements

are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROWELL, Lawrence T. Rowell

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Lawrence T. Rowell, 76, of Madison passed away Friday, February 11, 2011. He was born in Plant City on April 30, 1934. Lawrence

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lawn mower repair shop for many years. His parents, David E. Rowell and Maybell Harris Rowell and siblings, Mami R. Johnson,

Ruben E. Rowell, John E. Rowell and Charles E. Rowell preceded him in death. His loving family and friends survive him. He will be

laid to rest at Mount Olive Cemetery on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 11 a.m.

ROWELL, Lyndon Russell Rowell


Lyndon Russell Rowell, age 62, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday evening (Oct. 12, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born

in Waycross, Jan. 1, 1952, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was a handyman painter and loved working with his hands

and doing woodwork. He also enjoyed fishing and building model cars. He was of the Baptist faith and loved to watch Christian

programming on TV. He was a son of the late Henry Duncan Rowell Jr. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson,

Christopher Randolph, a brother, Terry R. Rowell, and a nephew, Joshua L. Reagan. Survivors include 2 daughters, Nina (Steven)

Dotson, of Brunswick, and Kim Trusdale, of Waycross; 6 sons, Tony Workman and Scott Workman, both of Brunswick, Frank

(Lisa) Trusdale and George Trusdale, all of Waycross, Timmy (Francine) Rowell, of Philadelphia, PA, and Lyndon Jr. (Angie

Nicole) Rowell, of Waycross; his mother, Juanita Ray Restuch, of Blackshear; 3 sisters, Linda Rowell (James) Gudaitis, of

Ellenton, FL, Brenda Rowell (Danny) Reagan, of Carthage, TN, and Hilda Godwin (Randy) Villasana, of Union City, CA; 5 brothers,

Glen D. (Rheda) Rowell, of Live Oak, FL, Henry (Susan) Rowell, of Nashville, TN, Ben M. Rowell, of Boston, MA, John D. (Daren)

Baldwin, of Birmingham, AL, and Carl (Ann) Godwin, of Blackshear; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews

and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials

may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Fallen Heros at www.fallenherosfund.org.

ROWELL, Lyndon Russell Rowell Jr.


Lyndon Russell Rowell Jr., age 41, of Waycross, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 10, 2018. He was born Sept. 8, 1977 in

Philadelphia, PA. He lived in Waycross and worked as an AMC certified auto tech at Downtown Auto for several years and most

recently worked at Stewart Candy. He was attending Destination Church in Blackshear. He was preceded in death by his father,

Lyndon Russell Rowell Sr., a daughter, Rebbecca Lynn Rowell, a grandson, Jaxson Rowell, and another grandbaby Rowell. He

leaves behind a wife of 23 years, Nicole Rowell of Waycross; five children, Lyndon Rowell III (Haley) of Alma, Mallory Jones

(David) of Savannah, Kaylee Rowell (Zac) of Waycross, Joshua Rowell (Jolena) of Waycross, Destiny Williams of Waycross; six

grandchildren, Naleigh, Abby, Heidi, Carmah, Zoey and Noah; his mother, Patricia Forrester of Waycross; two sisters, Nina

Dotson (Steve) of Brunswick, and Patricia Boatright of Waycross; five brothers, Tony Workman of Hortense, Scotty Workman

of Hortense, Frank Trusdell (Lisa) of Patterson, George Trusdell of Waycross, Tim Rowell (Franceen) of Philadelphia, PA;

paternal grandmother, Juanita Restuch of Boston, MA; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral service will be

held Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral Home, 130 Screven Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501.

ROWELL, M. Thomas Rowell

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M. Thomas Rowell, age 89, of Valdosta, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center following a

short illness. He was born in Roseboro, NC, on July 11, 1929 to the late Thomas William and Vivian Dowdy Rowell. Mr. Rowell was

a veteran of the United States Air Force, a Deacon at Redland Baptist Church, and was a retired installation supervisor with

United Telephone. Mr. Rowell is survived by his wife Sara Lee Rowell of Valdosta; daughter April Sellers (Bret) of Callahan, FL;

son Thomas D. Rowell of Winter Park, FL; grandson Josh Sellers (Jessica) of Callahan, FL; great granddaughter Sabella Sellers;

sister-in-law Alice Holton of Thomasville; and numerous other relatives. Memorial Services for Mr. Rowell will be at Redland

Baptist Church in Valdosta. Carson McLane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROWELL, Mary Davis Harrell Rowell


Mrs. Mary “Jackie” Davis Harrell Rowell, age 64 of Waynesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Southeast Georgia

Health System following a brief illness. Born in Douglas, GA, her parents were James Lawton Davis and Rose Ann Reliford

Davis. Jackie worked many years as a veterinarian assistant, and 13 years for Coffee County High School as a custodian. She

was a member of Hortense Wesleyan Church, and enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, gardening, and loved baby dolls. She never

met a stranger, and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Willard Davis, and

Stanford Ray Davis; and two sisters, Vivian Nailing, and Naomi McGee. Survivors include her husband, Charles Rowell, of

Waynesville; two sons, James Harrell of Waynesville, and Nick Rowell of Lulaton; two stepsons, Rondel Hollinger of Douglas, and

Alfred Harrell, Jr.; three stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis (Jimmy) Moore of Mississippi, Oletha Brady of Douglas, and

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Mary (Lee) Tucker of Fitzgerald; four grandchildren, Luke and Megan Harrell, Edward Rowell, Cheyene Rowell, Suzanne Rowell;

12 other grandchildren; one great grandchild, James Alfred Harrell; one sister and brother-in-law, Jimmie Lorine Davis (Marvin)

Tiller of Hortense; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral service will be Friday, June 3, 2016, at Frye Funeral

Home.

ROWELL, Michael Ray Rowell

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Michael Ray Rowell, 55, passed away August 25, 2011 at his home in Lloyd, with his family and mother by his side. The family

received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 8 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. His funeral was at 11 a.m. Beggs Chapel,

and burial followed in Hanson Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born February 4, 1956, in Greenwood, South Carolina. He had

lived most of his growing up years in Madison, Florida, being very active in 4-H work. He moved to Melbourne for about five

years, working for General Development driving heavy equipment, building roads and later, building houses. He loved to fish at

the Sebastian Inlet. He then returned back to Madison and worked with Tim Sanders, doing survey work. He met and married

Renee Curry, who worked at a nursing home. Their house burned on Range Avenue, which led them to Tallahassee, and Michael

going to college and learning to be a paramedic, first in Thomasville, Georgia, then Tallahassee Community College, where he

graduated. Renee continued to work at a nursing home. Michael immediately went into paramedic work in Gadsden County, where

he continued to work for 15 years. He loved his work and helping people in need, and saving lives. This job helped him be at home

during some part of the week to check on the children’s needs and their home schooling. The oldest two have now graduated

with top honors. There are five children, Christina, now 23, Michael age 20, Aaron age 15, Zachary age 12, and Caroline, age 10.

They were led to church, the three oldest having been baptized, and joining the church. They all continued going to church and

serving the Lord. They will greatly miss their father, as wherever he went, they went. Please keep them in your prayers.

ROWELL, Myrtle Mae Crews Rowell


NAHUNTA — Myrtle Mae Crews Rowell, age 101, of Hortense, passed away Monday (March 23, 2015) at BayView Nursing Home.

Born in Ray City Aug. 30, 1913, she lived in Brantley County most of her life. She was a homemaker and was a charter member of

Twin Rivers Baptist Church. She loved to fish, cook, sew — for which she was an excellent seamstress — and make quilts. She

was a daughter of the late Willie and Mary C. Crews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Silas Lincon Rowell, a

daughter, Banzie Teston, two sons, Willie Joe Rowell and Billy Rowell, and numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include 2

daughters, Willene Clements, of Brunswick, and Mary Ellen Anderson, of Jesup; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Harry T. (Marie)

Rowell, of Brunswick, and Michael (Pat) Rowell, of Kingsland; 2 sisters-in-law, Beverly Rowell and Betty Rowell, both of Hortense;

13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral

will be Thursday at Twin Rivers Baptist Church in Hortense. Interment will be in the Twin Rivers Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral

Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

ROWELL, Offie Lamar Rowell


Offie Lamar Rowell, 79, of Blackshear, died Sunday afternoon (Sept. 1, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross

following an extended illness. He was a native of Hazlehurst but lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was the son of the

late Riley Lee Rowell and Margaret Cleo Rowland Rowell Carey. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Alma Sweat, Pearl

Steverson, Lurlene Chancey, Lois Beaty, Carletta Brookshire and Carlton Rowell. He retired as a welder-burner after 35 years

of service with the Jacksonville Shipyards and welded for many local businesses after his retirement. He served two tours of

duty in the Korean War with the United States Army. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church (now known as Liberty

Community Church) near Hazlehurst. He was an avid fisherman and farmer. Survivors include four daughters, Evon “Bonnie”

Campbell, of Brantley County, Javona Ann Yawn (Mike), of Waycross, Lynn Michelle Taylor (Aubrey), of Waycross, and Renee

Swords (Butch), of Blackshear; a son Johnnie Witmer Rowell (Josie), of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Tater, B.J., Nina, Dustin,

Gary, Jamie, Chris, Nathan, Josh and Thorne; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A

funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery near Hazlehurst.

Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROWELL Paul Wayne Rowell


Paul Wayne Rowell, age 88, passed away on December 27, 2018 in Madison, FL. He was born March 6, 1930 in Branford, FL to

Paul Kistler “P.K.” Rowell and Eileen Jane Peterson Rowell. He graduated from Lafayette County High School in 1948 and Marion

Military Academy in Marion, AL in 1950. Paul honorably served our country in the United States Navy. He was of the Methodist


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faith and was a member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church and was a trustee for the United Methodist Cooperative

Ministries. Paul lived and worked in Macon, GA as an Insurance Agent for 38 years. Paul enjoyed working in his yard and

gardening. He was extremely proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his father

Paul Kistler Rowell, his mother Eileen Jane Peterson Rowell, step-mother Annie Sue Hughey Davis Rowell, brother Robert Rowell

and sister Helen R. Lee. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Irene Bernardo Rowell; children Renee Hunter (Danny), Paula

Brett (Murray), Robin Blanton (Joe); siblings Eugene Davis and Benita Stavely; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as a

well as a host of close cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Burns Funeral Home

Madison Chapel. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Ebenezer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can

be made to Rocky Springs Methodist Church General Fund c/o Peggy Rykard or United Methodist Cooperative Ministries 135 NE

Dill Street Madison, Florida 32340. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

ROWELL, Robert Keith Rowell


A memorial service for Robert Keith “Skeeter” Rowell was held Monday at Rocky Creek Church near Broxton. Miles-Odum

Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROWELL, Rufus Tillman Rowell


TRUDIE — Rufus Tillman “R.T.” Rowell, age 90, of Trudie, passed away Thursday (Dec. 21, 2017) at his residence after an

extended illness. Born in Trudie, his parents were David Tillman Rowell and Minnie Mae Manning Rowell. He was also preceded in

death by his daughter, Joan Diane Rowell, a son, Kerry Eugene Rowell, and three sisters, Bernice Waters, Laverne Morgan and

Wilma Hamil. He was a carpenter and was a sergeant in the United States Army-Air Force during WWII. He was a member of

Twin Rivers Baptist Church and enjoyed wood working, fishing and was a collector of many things. Survivors include his wife,

Selma Rowell of Trudie, four sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley Nolan Rowell of Brunswick, Robert Steve (Wanda) Rowell of

Trudie, Kevin Andy Rowell of Brunswick, and Jack Eric (Brandy) Rowell of Trudie, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,

several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held this morning at Raulerson Cemetery with military

honors. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

ROWELL, Shirley Jean Rowell


Shirley Jean Rowell, daughter of the late Clarence Thomas Clayton and Julie Wright Clayton, was born Nov. 2, 1936 in Alma. She

was educated in the public schools in Waycross. She met and later joined in holy matrimony with Ruben Rowell Jr. and to them

four children were born. During her years of work she was employed with Gold Kist Pecans and Swisher International Cigars,

where she retired after 36 years of service. She was a member of Oak Park Community Club, American Legion Post No. 517, the

Order of Eastern Star No. 183, and president of the New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Usher Board. On Monday

(March 16, 2015), she was carried home to rest by her guardian angels, and to rest with her heavenly Father. She was preceded

in death by her parents and her husband. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, four children, 2 sons, Ruben L. Rowell III

and Clarence T. Rowell, and 2 daughters, Anetia (Bernard) Cooper and Twanee P. (Leon) Maddox; 1 brother, Clarence Clayton Jr.;

3 sisters-in-law, Inez Johnson and family of Willacoochee, Mattie Vickers and family of Atlanta, and Edith Mainor and family of

Jacksonville, FL; 11 grandchildren, Latonya (Dee) Rowell, of Jacksonville, FL, Shanea Cobb, of Hawaii, Maya Rowell, of Atlanta,

Anneika Pierce, Latravis (Roshondra) Rowell, of Waycross, Ambroise Troup, of Waycross, Andre Gordon, of Atlanta, Roderick

(Robin) Rowell, of Brunswick, Ruben Joshua Rowell, of Atlanta, and Seth Waldon, of Brunswick; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-

great-grandchildren; 1 god-child, Triresias Jones and spouse, of Atlanta; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other

relatives. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday at New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial and committal service

will be held in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the family residence, 1510 Bunche St. Professional services are


ROWELL, Vernon Randall Rowell Jr.


Vernon Randall “Randy” Rowell Jr., age 51, died Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2017) at his residence after a brief illness. He was a native

and lifelong resident of Waycross. He was formerly employed by Littlefield Construction. He was preceded in death by his

father, Vernon Randall Rowell Sr., and one sister, Sherry Rowell Richards. Survivors include his wife, Delores Moore Rowell of

Waycross, two children, Cindy and Hunter Rowell, his mother, Barbara Brown Rowell of Waycross, one sister, Renee Rowell

(David) Smith of Waycross, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday at Kettle Creek Cemetery.

Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ROWELL, Virgil Rowell


HICKOX — Virgil Rowell, age 87, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (July 31, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, his parents were David Franklin Rowell and Emma Conner Rowell. He was also preceded in death by two

grandsons, Scotty Roberson and Dylan Herrin, six brothers, Dellie, Norman, Tillman, Leon, Dennis Rowell and Willie White, four

sisters, Elma Stewart, Pauline Harper, Ida Stone, Mary Harris, a son-in-law, Franklin DePratter, and his in-laws, Ralph and Lois

Herrin. He loved farming, making cakes, gardening and was also a Sunday School teacher. He tended to elders and was a servant

to all. But most of all he loved his school bus kids and family. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Herrin Rowell of

Hickox; 1 son Randy (Denise) Rowell of Hickox; 3 daughters, Hazel Depratter of Hickox, Ann (Lamar) Depratter of Hickox, Gail

Roberson of Nahunta; 1 sister, Lorena Strickland of Nahunta; 1 sister-in-law, Lillian Batten of Nahunta; 10 grandchildren, Brian

(Christie) Depratter of Hickox, Marlon (Cayla) Depratter of Raybon, Ashleigh Roberson of Hickox, Amanda Herrin of Nahunta,

Dacia (Eric) Olson of Ludowici, Brandon (Elizabeth) Rowell of Hickox, Jamie Rowell of Hickox, Erica Rowell (Tyler Johns) of

Hickox, Brandy (Robbie) Gill of Offerman; 18 great-grandchildren, Jay, Joey, Kaity, Kelly, Raegan, Caislyn, Michah, and Lila

Depratter, Colby and Faith Morris, Blake Raulerson, Braizlyn Albritton, Little Eric Olson, Dylan Herrin, Hunter and Cole Gill and

Annilynn and Ross Johns. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Hickox Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.


ROWELL, William S. Rowell


HORTENSE — William S. “Bill” Rowell, age 84, of Hortense, passed away Thursday (Feb. 26, 2015) at Altamaha Nursing Home,

following an extended illness. A Brantley County native, he was a graduate of Nahunta High School in 1948. He joined the United

States Navy and served four years from the age of 18 to 21. He worked many years at Babcock and Wilcox in Brunswick until

retirement. He was a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church, and he loved tinkering on lawn mowers and working in

his shop. He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Rowell, two sons, Jon Rowell and Wayne Rowell, a sister, Vanzy Teston,

and a brother, Joe Rowell. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bettye S. Rowell, of Hortense; a son, Lt. Scott Rowell; 2

grandsons, Mark Rowell, of Hortense, and Matthew Rowell, of Pearson; 1 granddaughter, Alyssa Rowell, of Pearson; his mother,

Myrtle Rowell; 2 sisters, Mary Anderson, of Jesup, and Willene Clements, of Brunswick; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Truman

(Marie) Rowell, of Brunswick, and Mike (Pat) Rowell, of Camden County; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral

will be held Sunday at Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church


ROWELL, Willie Faye Rowell


Willie Faye Rowell, age 74, of Nicholls, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2017) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, after a

brief illness. She was born in Ware County to the late Willie O’Berry and Mary Jane Spikes O’Berry and made Ware County her

home for all of her life. She farmed for a majority of her life. Although she loved farming, the most important role in her life

was being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Waycross Community Baptist Church. She loved working

in her yard, whether it be cutting grass, working in her garden or tending to her flowers. Along with her parents, she was

preceded in death by three brothers, Dennis O’Berry, Ricky O’Berry and Johnny O’Berry. She is survived by her husband, Allen

Rowell of Nichols; four children, Benny (Laura) Herrin of Waycross, Michelle Rowell of Waycross, Sheila Rowell of Waycross,

Sherry Rowell of Waycross; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Junior O’Berry of

Waycross, Jean O’Berry of Waycross, Tina (James) Finch of Chipley, FL, Ray O’Berry of Waycross, Ronnie O’Berry of

Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service celebrating her life will be Wednesday in the

Miles-Odum Funeral Home.

ROWLAND, Alvin C. Rowland Jr.


Alvin C. “Buddy” Rowland Jr., age 56, died suddenly Friday (Oct. 9, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was a

native and lifelong resident of Waycross and a former truck driver with Southland Waste. He was currently employed with

Welch Construction and attended Liberty Christian Church. He was a son of the late Alvin C. Rowland Sr. and Rosa Lee King

Rowland. He is survived by 2 children, Devon (Stacey) Yarbrough of Blackshear, and Alvin C. Rowland III of Waycross; 2

grandchildren, Austin Rowland and Dawson Rowland; former wife, Doris Rowland of Waycross; 5 sisters, Jo Ann (Bobby) Fritz,

Judy (Jimmy) Hester, Mary Rowland, Brenda (Junior) Thomas and Bernice (Damon) King, all of Waycross; 1 brother, Michael

(Missy) Rowland of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Monday at Liberty Christian Church. Burial

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will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROWLAND, Carol Ann Rowland


A graveside service for Carol Ann Rowland was held at Indian Mound Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in charge of

arrangements.

ROWLAND, Edward Eugene Rowland


Edward Eugene Rowland, age 79, of Douglas, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 at Shady Acres Health and Convalescent Center

in Douglas following an extended illness. Mr. Rowland was born on February 9, 1931 to the late Newton Matthew and Hester Ann

Mercer Rowland in Alapaha, GA. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was Saturday, July 9, 2011 in

the 1st Congregational Christian Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROWLAND, Florence Rowland


Florence Rowland, age 65, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday (March 17, 2019). The funeral will be at First United Methodist

Church. She was born in Jeff Davis County, the daughter of the late Hubert Hamilton Allagood Sr. and Fannie Lou Hipps

Allagood. She was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert Allagood Jr., Dewitt Allagood, David Allagood and William Allagood.

She was a homemaker and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include her husband,

Kenneth Rowland of Hazlehurst; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Stuart Cupps of Lancaster, Ohio, Sharon and Aubrey

Shrader of Hazlehurst; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Tim Nellis of Newnan; sisters-in-law, Clara Allagood, Jerell

Allagood and Georgia Allagood; grandchildren, Anthony Rudd and Jeremiah Cupps, both of Ohio, Savannah Shrader and Aubrey

Paul Shrader, both of Hazlehurst; several nieces and nephews. Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is in charge of arrangements.

ROWLAND, James Watis Rowland


Mr. James Watis “J.W.” Rowland, age 91 of Douglas, GA, (formerly of Pearson, GA) passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at

Southern Senior Living in Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. A native of Millwood, GA, Mr. Rowland was born December

28, l926, son of David Webb and Bertha Taft Rowland. He had made his home in the Pearson area for most of his life. He was a

painter by trade and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. In his younger days, he enjoyed dog hunting and later enjoyed

working in his garden. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded

in death by his wife, Helen Swafford Rowland, a son, Damon Rowland and a grandson, Damon Watis Rowland, Jr. Survivors

include two daughters, Charlotte Hodge of Douglas, GA, and Judy (Daniel) Ray of Douglas, Ga., brother, David Rowland of

Valdosta, GA, four grandchildren, Bryan Moore, Brandi Burke, Shanna Skinner, and Chap Hodge, eight great grandchildren, two

great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Rowland were

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Pearson, GA with Military Honors rendered by an Honor Guard

contingent from Ft. Stewart, GA. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.

ROWLAND, John Morris Rowland


John Morris Rowland, age 47, died unexpectedly Friday (April 3, 2015) at his residence. He was born in Gainesville, FL but

resided in Waycross most of his life. He was a former prep cook with Applesbee’s of Waycross and currently employed with

Corner Stop Store. He was also a member of Liberty Christian Church and served as a pastor in the Waycross area for several

years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Rowland. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rowland of Waycross; 2 sons,

Jonathon Rowland (fiancee, Erica Waters) and Nicholas Rowland both of Waycross; his father, John A. Rowland of Waycross;

his mother, Virginia Chancey Weeks of Blackshear; 1 brother, Tommy Rowland of Blackshear; 2 sisters, Alice Norman of

Blackshear; and Lisa (Rick) Tilley of Lakeland, FL; mother-in-law, Cassie Copeland of Waycross; step-father-in-law, Jerry Sikes

of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Sunday at Hargraves Chapel Church in Millwood. Burial will

follow in Hargraves Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at their residence, 2021 El Jo Sa St., Waycross.

ROWLAND, Joy Faye Braddock Rowland


BLACKSHEAR — Joy Faye Braddock Rowland, age 69, of Blackshear, passed away Monday (Oct. 3, 2016) at her residence

following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by all of her family, including her caregivers for the last couple of years, her

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husband, Donald Clinton Rowland, and her daughters, Sheri Correll and Terena Dakin. Born in Baldwin, FL on March 22, 1947, she

had lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She had been a graphic artist for many years as well as a cook at multiple

restaurants in the area. She had also been a caregiver to her mother for five years before her mother passed away. She was a

member of Southgate Baptist Church where she had been in the Joy Sunday School class and in charge of the crafts during

Vacation Bible School for many, many years. She loved to paint (portraits were her favorite), write poetry and was an avid

reader. She was a daughter of the late Elnetta Williams Anderson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jenkins

and two brothers, Cecil Sikes and Willie Sikes. Survivors include husband of 52 years, Donald Rowland of Blackshear; 2

daughters, Sheri (Cary) Correll of Blackshear, and Terena (Fred) Dakin of Brunswick; 1 sister, Dorothy (Brad) Bradford of

Patterson; 2 brothers, Haskel Sikes of Amarillo, TX, and Johnnie (Judy) Williams of Offerman; 7 grandchildren, Tiffany (Juan)

Guerrero, Brandon Correll (Kelly Holcombe), Kandice (Daniel) Hartman, Donna Dakin (Briana Tresvant), Clinton Correll, Sherena

Correll, Emma Dakin; 5 great-grandchildren, Elie Dowling, Ariana Dowling, Kannon Hartman, Evan Guerrero, Addison Correll; and

several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at Southgate Baptist Church. Interment will be in the

Waters Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org in memory of her sister, Mary

Jenkins; or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear, is in


ROWLAND, Julia Novidean Rowland


Julia Novidean “Dean” Rowland, age 89, a resident of Jacksonville for most of her life, passed away Monday (May 18, 2015). She

was a member and past Matron of Woodstock Order of Eastern Star No. 270, and member of daughters of the Nile. She

enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. In 2009 she moved to Middleburg with her son and his wife, Joe and Betty Jo Todd, to

spend the remainder of her life. Her husband, Johnny Earl Rowland, preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include 1 son,

Joseph A. (Betty Jo) Todd; 2 daughters, Judy (Dub) Drawbond, Carol (Kirby) O’Steen; 1 brother, Gene (Dale) Barrow; 8

grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday

at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park.

ROWLAND, Latrelle Knight Rowland


Latrelle Knight Rowland, age 79, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Langdale Hospice House. She

was born in Blackshear, GA on October 23, 1933 to the late Willie Ernest and Gladys Lucille (Kirkland) Knight, Sr. She loved to

mow the yard and drink coffee with her husband. Mrs. Rowland was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and crocheting. She

is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rowland and a brother, Gary Knight. Her survivors include her daughter, Tina

Rowland of Valdosta, GA; three sons & one daughter-in-law, Jimmy Rowland of Valdosta, GA; Dickie & Freda Rowland of

Valdosta, GA; Ron Rowland of Valdosta, GA; 4 grandchildren, Kristi Guest(Rick), Candice Sapp(Todd), Kelli Rowland, Christopher

Broussard; eight great-grandchildren, four sisters & two brothers-in-law, Joed Dussling of Marietta, GA; Marie Olson of

Omaha, NE; Patricia & James Fender of Valdosta, GA; Angie & Buddy Jones of Valdosta, GA; two Brothers & a sister-in-law, W.

E. Knight, Jr. of Valdosta, GA; Perry & Sheila Knight of Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law, Cheryl Knight of Valdosta, GA; two

brothers-in-law & a sisters-in-law, Coot Rowland of Valdosta, GA; and Smokey & Esther Rowland of Valdosta, GA. Graveside

services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery in Lowndes County, GA. Music Funeral

Services, Valdosta is serving the family.

ROWLAND, Merline Rowland


Merline Rowland, 69, of Waycross, died Wednesday morning (Aug. 8, 2012) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an

extended illness. She was born in Millwood, the daughter of the late Charles Rowland and Sarah Grantham Rowland. She was

raised in Waycross but moved to several different parts of the country. She was living in Ohio before moving to Virginia. In

2009, she left Virginia and moved back to Waycross. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles

Robert “Buddy” Rowland. She is survived by her children, Gene Justice Jr. (Rachael), of Alma, Tim Justice (Lorraine), of

Oklahoma, Shirley Justice Rios, of Douglas, Wendy Justice, of Douglas; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and

numerous other relatives. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROWLAND, Raymond Richard Rowland


Raymond Richard Rowland, of Thomasville, formerly of Blackshear, passed away suddenly surrounded by family Saturday (Sept.

5, 2015) at the age of 67, at John D. Archbold Memorial in Thomasville. Born in Ware County, Oct. 21, 1947, he was the son of

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the late Charles Wesley Rowland and Minnie Dean Rowland. Besides his parents, he was preceded by seven brothers and two

sisters. He is survived by his partner and love of 23 years, Roxanne Brinson, his stepchildren, Victoria and Charles; his 3

children, Tammy, Buddy and Randy and 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Donald C. (Faye) Rowland of Blackshear; 1 sister, Clara lean

Creech of Denton; 2 sisters-in-law, Lucille Rowland and Winnie Rowland, both of Blackshear; and a number of nieces and

nephews. He completed the 11th grade at Blackshear High School. At 17 years of age he enlisted in the U.S. Navy receiving his

GED. He had two tours in Vietnam, and received honors and commendations. Airman Aviation Ordnance 1st Class D6 Raymond R.

Rowland retired from the U.S. Navy after more than 20 years. He also worked at Lockheed five years and was a warehouse

manager for total line and division carrier for 11 years. A graveside service with military honors will be Sunday at Alabaha

Freewill Baptist Church (Highway 203) in Blackshear. Memorialization is by cremation.

ROWLAND, Tony Morris Rowland


HOMERVILLE - Tony Morris Rowland, 60, of Waycross, passed away Monday (Sept. 10, 2007) at his home following a brief

illness. He was born in Ware County, to Alice Taylor White and James Talmadge Rowland. He was a member of Liberty Christian

Church, of Waycross. Survivors are his wife, Fedelia White Rowland, Waycross; one sister, Joann Mirdaniala, Jacksonville, Fla.;

two brothers, Crystal Rowland and John Rowland, both of Waycross; and several other relatives. Funeral will be Thursday at 11

a.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Keith Chauncey, the Rev. Richard Jeffers

and the Rev. Ralph Crews. Interment will be in Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will

remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed by

signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Rowland family.

ROWLAND, Winifred Crawford Rowland


Winifred Crawford Rowland, age 72, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 9, 2018) at her residence following a short

illness. Born in Baxley Sept. 10, 1946, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was retired from Blackshear Industries.

Over the years she worked in both the shoe and garment industries. She loved to garden, read, cook and fish. She was of the

Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Lester Lloyd and Bessie Alice Turner Crawford. She was also preceded in death by

her first husband, Charles Albert Rowland, two brothers, Joe Crawford and Pearlus Crawford, and by a brother-in-law, Lewis

Manning. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Orville Sweat of Blackshear; her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Carl

Altman of Blackshear; her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Julie Rowland of Blackshear; a step-son, Orville Albert Sweat of

Blackshear; two sisters, Mary Alice (Eugene) Maddox of Hilliard, FL, and Arlene Manning of Jesup; five brothers, Clarence

Crawford of Blackshear, Don Wayne Crawford of Waycross, Danny (Linda) Crawford of Jacksonville, Buddy Crawford of Jesup,

and Carroll (Pat) Crawford of Weaverville, NC; four grandchildren, Jacque Dean, Kelsea Dean, Jackie (Jason) Armstrong and

Jamie (Morris) Thornton; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Friday

at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Alabaha Cemetery.

ROY, James Victor Roy, Jr.

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Mar 10th, 2011)

A memorial service will be held for James Victor Roy, Jr. on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 11 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church with

Rev. Preston Gainey officiating. James Victor Roy, Jr. was born March 26, 1961 in Jacksonville and died February 23, 2011 in

Jacksonville. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Christine Kelley and James Victor Roy, Sr.; He is survived by his wife,

Kim Roy; his sister, Teresa Pridgeon (husband, Rocky); brothers, Henry Roy of Tifton, Ga., Tommy Roy of Jasper and Freddie

Ward of Alabama; daughters, Jennifer Roy of Vidalia, Ga. and Tesa Williamson of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Summer,

Katelynn, Austin, Travis, Hayden, Melanie and Savannah; several nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

ROY, Marie Anna Roy


Marie Anna Roy, age 85, died at her home in Jacksonville Wednesday of last week and was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery in

that city Saturday morning. The deceased is survived by a number of descendants. J. Victor Roy of Madison is one of the

grandsons.

ROYAL, Ellie Royal


Ellie "Buddy" Royal, 89, of Waycross, died Thursday afternoon (Jan. 5, 2012) at his daughter's residence in Brunswick after an

extended illness. He was born in Axson and lived all of his life in Waycross. His parents were the late Dave Morrison Royal and


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Martha Starling Royal. He was the youngest of seven; the other six all preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by

his wife, Margaret Ann Gooden Royal. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II and after the war he was in the

Active Reserves for 19 years, eight months and 24 days. He was retired from SunTrust Bank where he served as senior vice

president and excelled and always went beyond what was expected in his professional career as he did with his commitment to

his family, church, and community. He was past president of the Okefenokee Conference of National Association of Bank

Controllers and Auditors, Group 8 chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association and, until his death, served on the board of

directors for SunTrust Bank. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he had served as deacon, treasurer, elder

of the church, elder emeritus, trustee, Men's Bible Class, has been active with the Savannah Presbytery offices and was a

standing member of the Thursday morning breakfast group at the church. He was a member of the Okefenokee Golf Club and

had served as board member and secretary. A servant leader dedicated to the YMCA movement, he was a strong member of the

YMCA board of directors. He served on the "Y" board from the late 1960s until his passing. His service to the "Y" was

recognized by his peers, as he was unanimously elected to the YMCA Life Board. As a member of the YMCA leadership, he held

most every committee chair position, including YMCA board president. He is credited with being part of the Waycross YMCA

leadership that wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to raise the needed funds and membership required to build the 50, 000-

square-foot state-of-the-art Plant Avenue Childers Family YMCA building. This building, now referred to as the Childers Family

YMCA, still strongly serves the community today. He lived his life under the "Y" motto of "Spirit, Mind and Body." He was a

strong Christian man, with a big heart, who kept a regular wellness routine and enjoyed the camaraderie and fellowship of

others. In 2009, the YMCA board of directors dedicated "The Royal Room" in his honor. The Royal Room is located in the Men's

Fitness Center and centers around fellowship of the members. He joined the Waycross Exchange Club June 1, 1959 and went to

work as an active member. His service and leadership was recognized as he was named club president in 1964. His club awarded

him the Erin W. Johnson Trophy that same year for outstanding service to his community. In addition to serving as president,

he served the club for many years as treasurer. In 1970, he was awarded the M.C. Thomas Award for being the most

outstanding fair worker. He served on most committees and chaired many for both the Waycross Exchange Club and the

Okefenokee Fair Association. He was very involved in membership recruitment and new club building. He is credited with

building at least 13 Exchange Clubs in Georgia. He serviced the Georgia District as a board member, district treasurer, district

president-elect and Georgia district president from 1968-1969. After he had much success as district president, the national

president presented him with the President's Banner for outstanding service to the Exchange organization. He was instrumental

in having a Freedom Shrine placed in the Georgia Capital during his presidency. He attended every National Convention he could

and chaired the Georgia District Exchange Club Hospitality Room and District Convention for many years. He served on national

committees including the National Exchange Committee on Education, National Expansion Committee (chair), National Convention

Site Committee and the National Convention Committee. In 1979, he was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds; this award

recognizes not only service to Exchange but also his service in his community, his profession, his family and church. The county

and city commissions declared "Ellie Royal Day" Aug. 24, 1979, to recognize the great and unselfish service he had given to his

community. He earned the club's Exchangite of the Year award in 1990-91 and in 1998-99. In September 2010, he was elected

into the highest honor of Exchange, the Court of Honor. He is "Mr. Exchange" in his club and in the Georgia District. In the

community, he served as president of the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Waycross-Ware

County United Fund Campaign, president of the Contact Club of Waycross, president of the Waycross Jaycees, chairman of the

Waycross-Ware County Heart Association, recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Waycross-Ware County Bar

Association and recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Jack Williams Trophy for Community Service. In addition, he was a

member of the Waycross Elks Club, the Salvation Army volunteer board and the Valdosta State College board. He has been a

tireless worker and promoter for Ware County and Waycross. Survivors include his daughter, Marsha Royal House, and her

husband, Chief Raymond House, of Brunswick; three grandchildren, Daniel R. Wilson (wife Ruth), of Brunswick, Marisa R.

Franklin (husband Burton), of Brunswick, and Ray House (wife DeLisa), of Jesup; four great-grandchildren, Timmy Simpson, Madi

Franklin, Brayden Franklin and Taylor Grace Wilson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held at

First Presbyterian Church Monday morning at 11. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends

Monday morning from 10 until 11 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian

Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga. 31501 or the Waycross Exchange Club, Child Abuse Prevention Program, P.O. Box 926,

Waycross, Ga. 31502. The family requests the Waycross Exchange Club, the YMCA board and staff, Wednesday Night Social

Club, Dr. Salim Osta and staff, Priscilla Ramsey and Sharon Sloan to serve as honorary pallbearers. They should meet at the

church by 10:30 a.m. Monday to prepare for the service. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com


ROYAL, Mary Ellen Pierce Royal

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate September 7th, 2011)

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After years of declining health Mary Ellen Pierce Royal, 80, passed away at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia on

August 6, 2011. Mrs. Royal was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pierce, who were also lifelong residents of Lanier County.

Mary Ellen was known for her compassion for her country and community standing up for the rights of her fellow man when no

one else would. Her joy in life was her family and making them happy. She accomplished this with her many talents which

included cooking, sewing, poetry and music. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Harmon Royal,

daughter, Claire Dollar of Valdosta, son, Bo Royal of Lakeland, and granddaughter, Bethany Dollar of Valdosta. She was a

member of Unity Methodist Church in Lakeland, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Clara Lee and Iris Myers,

and son-in-law, Larry Dollar. Even though failing health could not be overcome, the voice she had and the difference she made

will be remembered by all. Per her wishes, Mrs. Royal was cremated. A memorial service will be Saturday, September 10, 2011 in

the Unity United Methodist Church. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.

ROYAL, William Harmon Royal, Sr.


William Harmon Royal, Sr., age 88, after several years of declining health, and a recent diagnosis of lung cancer, William Harmon

Royal, Sr., passed away at his home in Lakeland, GA on September 16, 2015. The youngest of 13 children, Mr. Royal was born on

April 30, 1927 and was a member of Unity United Methodist Church. As a young husband and father, Mr. Royal helped his

father-in-law, Sam Pierce, worked the Pierce Farm, but in the middle 1950's, Mr. Royal began his career with Georgia Power in

Valdosta, GA. He remained with Georgia Power until his retirement after 40 years of service. During his years at Georgia Power,

he became known as "Gator". If you didn't know Gator personally, you knew of his legend. Mr. Royal is survived by his son, Bo

Royal of Lakeland, GA, his daughter, Claire R. Dollar of Valdosta, GA, and a granddaughter, Bethany Dollar of Valdosta, GA. Mr.

Royal is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen, whom he adored. They were married for sixty-four years. When Mrs. Royal's

health began to decline, Mr. Royal lovingly cared for her until her death on August 6, 2011. Also preceding Mr. Royal in death is

his son-in-law, Larry Dollar. Mr. Royal was a hard worker, loyal friend, loving father and grandfather, and devoted husband. His

storytelling, fish fry cookouts, sense of humor and quiet strength will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him. As

per his request, Mr. Royal was cremated. A memorial service will be held at Unity United Methodist Church in Lakeland on

Saturday, September 26, 2015. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers please make contributions to Langdale Hospice

House 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602 or the Lowndes County Cancer Society. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is

serving the family.

ROYAL, Winifred Browning Royal


Winifred “Winnie” Browning Royal, age 85 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville,

FL, following an extended illness. Mrs. Royal was born to the late John B. And Orene Jones Browning on October 18, 1925 in

Portland, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Royal. She was a homemaker. Survivors include 2 sons, Gerald

D. Royal, of Douglas and Richard L. Royal of Kathleen; 2 sisters, Patricia Whitley of Douglas and Addie Mullis of Macon; 1

brother, Charles Browning of Pensacola, FL; 4 grandchildren, Mandy Royal, Eddie Royal, Katie Royal and Lauren Flint; 2 great

grandchildren, Shawn Taylor and Karsyn Flint; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was Friday, May 27, 2011 in

the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROYALS, Alfred Royals


PEARSON — Alfred Royals, age 78, of Pearson, passed away Tuesday (June 26, 2018) at the Berrien Nursing Center of

Nashville. A native of Ambrose, he was born Sept. 13, l940, the son of Joseph Smith and Cleo Griffis Royals. He worked for

many years as a manager for Winn-Dixie, later as a security guard and as a switchboard operator with Satilla Memorial Hospital.

He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Pearson

Ward. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Royals, great-grandson, Karson Cribb, and brothers-in-law, Richard

Zimmerman, James Cribb and Lawton Thomas. Survivors include two sons, David Royals and Sheree Craig of Pearson, Joshua

Turner of Blackshear; four daughters, Melissa (Craig) Gurley of Pearson, Carla Ann Royals (Reggie Johnson) of Pearson, Sandra

Gail (Nickie) Jordan of Waycross, Sheila Joan (James) Lang of Waycross; two brothers, Aaron (Irma) Royals of Axson; Joseph

Smith (Gail) Royals Jr. of Pearson; four sisters, Annie Mae Cribb of Waycross, Judy Ann Zimmerman of Axson, Jennell Thomas

of Pearson, Joyce (Larry) Mullin of Pearson; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and other

relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will follow in the Bagley

Cemetery near Nicholls. Relihan Funeral Home, of Pearson, is in charge of the arrangements.

ROYALS, Bennie Royals

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Bennie Royals, age 83, of Willacoochee, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Heritage House Nursing Home after a lengthy

illness. He was born in Atkinson County on June 20, 1928 to the late Marion and Ariel (Basden) Royals. He worked with Browning

Logging for many years in Perry, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Royals. Survivors include 2 daughters and

son-in-law Darlene & Corey Rouse of Lakeland and Anita Pruitt of Lakeland, 1 son Buddy Royals; 4 grandchildren: Samantha

Williams (Jason), Tammy Roberts, Johnny Carter & Daniel Rouse; 5 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister Lilly Stapleton of

Waycross. Graveside services were Monday, April 9 in the Pisgah Cemetery in Perry, FL. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland

served the family.

ROYALS, Darrell James Royals


Mr. Darrell James Royals passed away on Monday, December 20, 2010, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born May 2,

1940 in Lanier County to the late William James and Margaret Vaughn Royals. He was self-employed as a truck driver and

attended the Little Rock Holiness Church in Ray City. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Jean Royals of Lakeland; son, Darrell

Dewayne Royals of Lakeland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Darlene Royals of Atlanta, Pamela and Curtis Harnage of

Naylor, Mandy and Jason Anchondo of Lakeland; grandchildren, Brandy Nason, Paige and Chris Robertson, Nichole Harnage and

Mike Brandt, Brandon Royals, Savannah Creamer; three sisters, Patricia Smith of Lakeland, Janice and Jack Roberts of Ray

City, Carolyn and Charles O'Brien of Lakeland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday,

December 22, 2010 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Burial followed in Arabia Cemetery near Homerville.

Music Funeral Services served the Royals family.

ROYALS, Debra Vickers Royals


Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Vickers Royals, age 53, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Shands Medical Center in

Jacksonville FL. Mrs. Royals, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on June 8, 1956. She was the daughter of Ben Edward

Vickers and the late Lavata Mercer Vickers & the widow of the late Chester Theo Royals. Funeral services were Sunday, June 6,

2010 at Crossroads Church near Douglas GA. Burial followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors include: Son, Dr. Chet

Royals of Jacksonville FL, her father & stepmother, Ben (Louise) Vickers of Douglas GA, 1 sister, Marisa Vickers Henry of

Douglas GA; 1 brother, Rand (Jennie) Vickers of Douglas GA, and special nieces, Bree Henry, Blaine Henry & Hali Vickers. Sims

Funeral was in charge of arrangements.

ROYALS, Edna Clifford Royals

(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate April 10th, 2013)

Edna Clifford Royals, 92, of Lakeland, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in the Heritage Healthcare at Crestwood in

Valdosta, GA. He was born on October 11, 1921 in Berrien County to the late Willie and Annie Eliza (Rodgers) Royals. He served

in the United States Air Force for 3 years and worked in the paint body shop for Murray Chevrolet. Along with his parents, he

was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Royals, a brother, James E. Royals, and a sister, Mary Magalean Watts. His survivors

include his brothers and sister-in-laws, William B. and Bernice Royals of Lakeland; Joseph and Frances Royals of Lakeland;

sister, Willie Mae Bass of Live Oak, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews Funeral services were Saturday, March 30, in the

Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in the Good Hope Cemetery in Lowndes County.

ROYALS, Elizabeth Ann Royals

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 20, 2011)

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Royals, 57, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer,

surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Royals was born November 4, 1953 in Atkinson County to Evelyn Zorn, Florence, SC, and

the late Emmett Zorn. She was a shipping clerk for Lee Container before her illness and was a member of the Covenant

Outreach Ministries. She was preceded in death by one son, Brandon Shane Royals. Survivors other than her mother are her

husband, Randall Benjamin Royals, of Dupont; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rebecca Joan “Becky” and Don Wetherington of

Hahira, and Brittany Nicole “Nikki” Spivey of Dupont; two sons, Randall Andrew “Andy” Royals of Dupont and Derek Allie Royals

of Douglas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Jimmy Brown and Ailene and Tim Lumpkin all of Pearson, and Teresa

and Arthur Harris of Lumber City, GA; two brothers and sister-in-law, Harvey and Patty Zorn of Irwinville, GA and John Zorn

of Florence SC; five grandchildren, Hannah Wetherington, Anisa Royals, Megan Wetherington, Brandon Royals and Gabe Royals,

and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Royals were held Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. from the Dupont Baptist

Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery near Dupont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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ROYALS, Gary L. Royals

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)

Gary L. Royals, age 50, of Nashville, GA passed away August 28, 2014 at Langdale Hospice after a brief battle with cancer. He

was born January 22, 1964 in Hahira, GA to the late J.C. Royals and Oleta Royals. In addition to his father he is preceded in

death by his brother, Billy Royals. Survivors include 1 son Dyllan Royal of Nashville, GA; his mother Oleta Royals of Lakeland,

GA; sister Faye Bailey of Lakeland, GA; sister and brother-in-law Donna Kay (Tim) Culpepper of Ray City, GA; brother and

sister-in-law Larry (Patty) Royals of Sparks, GA; brother and sister-in-law Bob Dale (Pam) Royals of Lakeland, GA; sister and

brother-in-law Ernestine (Donald) Mathis of Nashville, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. As per his wishes he will be

cremated and a Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services.

ROYALS, James Edward Royals

(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)

Mr. James Edward Royals, 74, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Royals was

born May 6, 1939, in Atkinson County, GA to the late James Abner Royals and Nunnie Mae Spivey Royals and lived in Clinch

County most of his life. He was a member of the DuPont Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer, log truck driver and liked to

do many odd jobs. Survivors are his wife: Betty Arnold Royals of DuPont; three sons, Hank Royals, Willie James Royals and

Franklin Edward Royals, all of DuPont; one sister: Cathy Melton of Lakeland, GA; three brothers, Vernon Royals of Tifton,

Donald Royals and Randall Royals, both of DuPont; two grandchildren, Carolyn Royals Stephens and Jonathan Royals; great-

grandchildren, Christian Stephens, Chasity Stephens, Camren Stephens and Shayla Royals and a number of other nieces,

nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Royals were held Thursday, May 30, 2013 from the DuPont Baptist

Church. Interment was in the North Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROYALS, Joel Clifford Royals


Joel Clifford Royals, age 92, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in the Heritage Healthcare at

Crestwood in Valdosta, GA. He was born on October 11, 1921 in Berrien County to the late Willie and Annie Eliza (Rodgers)

Royals. He served in the United States Air Force for 3 years and worked in the paint body shop for Murray Chevrolet. Along

with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Royals, a brother, James E. Royals, and a sister, Mary Watts. His

survivors include: brothers & sister-in-laws, William B. & Bernice Royals of Lakeland, GA; Joseph & Frances Royals of Lakeland,

GA; sister, Willie Mae Bass of Live Oak, FL; and nephew, Donnie Royals of Savannah, GA. Funeral services will be Saturday,

March 30, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Lowndes

County. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Royals family.

ROYALS, John Letha Royals

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 27, 2015)

John Letha Royals, age 93, of Lakeland GA passed away Friday February 27, 2015 in the Pruitt Health Care Lakehaven Center in

Valdosta following a lengthy illness. He was born June 6, 1921 to the late Willie Letha and Edna Mae Hughes Royals in Nashville,

Berrien County, GA. He was a finish carpenter at Moody Air Force Base working with civil service. He served our country in the

U.S. Army during World War II. He was Baptist by Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Helen G. Royals,

Brothers Murel Royals, Winston Royals, Wyman Royals, and Wonnie Royals. Survivors include 1 sister –Lucile R. Gaskins –

Lakeland, GA; 1 brother: James D. Royals, of Nashville, GA; 5 sisters-in-law: Lavann Gaskins of Lakeland, GA; Eloise Gaskins of

Lakeland, GA; Betty Jo Royals of Nashville, GA; Joyce Royals of Nashville, GA; Peggy Royals of Lakeland, FL; and a number of

cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday March 1, 2015 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services

with Burial in Burnt Church Cemetery in Lakeland.

ROYALS, Joseph M. Royals


Joseph M. “Doddy” Royals, age 88, of Lakeland passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He

was born February 2, 1930 in Berrien County, GA to the late Willie Anderson and Annie Eliza (Woods) Royals. Mr. Royals worked

with Standard Container as a machine operator and was a member of Little Block Holiness Church. Mr. Royals loved fishing,

working in his junkyard and watching westerns. Mr. Royals served his country proudly in the United States Army during the

Korean War and also received the Purple Heart. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter: Jody Royals;

grandson: Austin Stone; brothers, Clifford Royals, Jimmy Royals; sister: Willie Mae Bass and Mageline Watts. Survivors include

his wife of 62 years: Frances Royals of Lakeland, GA; 3 daughters & son-in-law: Sue Bennett Lakeland, Jennifer & Robert Rowe

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of Alapaha, GA, Lisa & Roy Stone of Lakeland, GA; son & daughter-in-law: Roy & Cheryl Royals of Lakeland, GA; 13 grandchildren;

7 great grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law: Bill & Bernice Royals of Lakeland, GA and brother-in-law: G.W. Watts of Ray

City, GA. Funeral services will be Monday, March 12, 2018 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow

in Good Hope Cemetery.

ROYALS, Juanita V. Royals


Juanita V. Royals, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. She

was born in Baxley, GA to the late Ben Varnadore and Martha Music Varnadore. Coming from Homerville, GA, she had lived in

Perry since 1963. Mrs. Royals was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved to watch big time wrestling, and visiting with

neighbors. Preceded in death by a grand-daughter, Wendy Carter. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Bennie Royals of Perry,

FL, a son; Marshall Earl Royals of Perry, FL, (3) daughters; Darlene Rouse and husband Corey of Lakeland, GA, Anita Pruitt of

Willacoochee, GA, and Wanda G. Pope of Blackshear, GA, (4) grandchildren, (5) great-grandchildren. A Graveside service will be

held at Pisgah Cemetery on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

ROYALS, Kirby Albert Royals


Mr. Kirby Albert Royals, age 66, of Pearson, GA, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at his residence following an extended

illness. Mr. Royals was born December 16, 1950, to the late Kirby Frank Royals and the late Ruth Graham Royals. Mr. Royals, a

native of Mangham, LA, had been the superintendent for Coffee County Gin for 19 years. He was a Baptist by Faith. Survivors

include: his wife of 43 years, Betty Jane Glass Royals of Pearson, GA, one son: Jimmy Ray (Vicki) Davis of Mangham, LA, two

daughters: Rachael Delaine (Bryan) Strickland of Douglas, GA, Amanda Gabrielle (Ronnie) Lozell of Pearson, GA, two brothers:

Jimmy Royals and Johnny Royals both of Mangham, LA, one sister: Sandra Royals of Mangham, LA, three grandchildren: Tyler

Ray Davis of Mangham, LA, Taylor Alaine Brook Johns of Douglas, GA, and Easton Kade Lozell of Pearson, GA, several nieces,

nephews and cousins. Mr. Royals was taken to Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA, where the graveside service and

Interment were Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the local

arrangements.

ROYALS, Pam Royals

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 1 October 2016)

Pam Royals, age 56, of Lakeland passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Nashville, GA on

January 9, 1960 to the late Vinson & Mary Elizabeth Mills Vickers. Pam worked for Nashville Textile for many years before

becoming a housewife, and taking care of her loving husband. She was a devoted member of Little Block Holiness Church. Along

with her parents, her daughter, Jennifer Royals, and 2 brothers; Curtis and Richard Burr, precedes her in death. Survivors

include her husband of 40 years; Bob Royals of Lakeland, GA; 2 brothers; Vinson Vickers of Lakeland, GA and David Vickers of

Sparks, GA; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Monday, October 3, 2016 in the

Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery.

ROYALS, Patty Royals


Patty Royals, age 59, of Sparks, GA passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy battle

with cancer. She was born on July 17, 1956 in Adel, GA to the late Ethridge and Etiree (Bennett) Simmons. She was a member

of the Little Block Holiness Church. Survivors include her Husband of 39 years, Larry Royals of Sparks, GA; son & daughter-in-

law, Tim (Christi) Royals of Quitman, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Lynn (Ray) Schroeder of Hazelhurst, GA; son, Jimmy Royals of

Hahira, GA; 4 grandchildren, Kirstie Dixon, Brandon, Shane & Breanna Schroeder; 2 great grandchildren, Caelum Branch,

Brentley Schroeder; 2 brothers, Larry Phillips of Fitzgerald, GA; Mike Simmons of Tacoma, WA; several nieces, nephews, aunts,

uncles and extended family members. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music

Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview

Circle, Valdosta, GA 31602.

ROYER, Harrell Clark Royer


Harrell Clark Royer, age 80, died Monday (July 2, 2018) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness. He

was born in Atlanta, but resided in Waycross since 1974. He was a 1961 graduate of the University of Georgia where he

received his bachelor of science and masters in education and was also a member of the University of Georgia Basketball Team.

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He was a teacher and coach, employed by the Ware County Board of Education for many years and a member of First Baptist

Church in Waycross and the Waycross Kiwanis Club. He was a son of the late Hugh Royer Sr. and Frances Edwards Royer. He

was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Royer Dykes, and a brother, Hugh Royer Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frankie F.

Royer, of Waycross; a son, Dr. Hal Royer (Dr. Lana Riemann), of Brevard, NC; a daughter, Ashley Royer Waller (Dr. Thomas

Waller), of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Eda Riemann Royer, Seth Waller, Parker Waller and Davis Waller; and numerous

nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his honor to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way,

Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ROYSTER, Catherine Royster

(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 4, 1913)

Mrs. Catherine Royster, who died at Pinetta on March 26th, was among the oldest settlers of Madison County, being in her

ninety-third year. She was a native of Spartanburg, SC, but came to Florida in 1845 with her father, Rev. John Gramling and

outlived all other of her family. She was married to Rev. Granderson Royster in 1860. He lived only four years after their

marriage. Having no children of her own she reared two of her nephews, O. C. and E. O. Gramling. She was buried at Shiloh, the

old home church, and in sight of her old home.

ROZIER, Carole Tuten Rozier


Carole Tuten Rozier, age 73, of Waycross, died Tuesday (July 28, 2015) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL,

after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Clyde Lawton Tuten and Mary Thornton Tuten. She received a

bachelor degree in education from the University of Georgia. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived

by her husband, Ray Rozier Jr., of Waycross; her daughter, Merry (Darrell) Martin of Murfreesboro, TN; her son, Chip (Karla)

Rozier of Smyrna; 2 granddaughters, Rayleigh Rozier of Smyrna, Abbey Peach of Murfreesboro, TN; 1 grandson, Zach Rozier of

Smyrna; and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Friday in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the

Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 31501.

ROZIER, Eugenia Faye Rozier


Eugenia Faye Rozier, 89, died Sunday (Nov. 17, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. She

was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was a homemaker and member of Pine Valley Congregational Methodist

Church. She was the daughter of the late Oscar McDonald and Ethel Ratliff McDonald. She was the wife of the late Aaron E.

Rozier Sr. Survivors include her son, Aaron E. (Faye) Rozier Jr., of Waycross; 1 grandson, Aaron E. (Melinda Dale) Rozier III, of

Waycross; 3 great-grandchildren, Stephen Malone Scruggs, Brittany Rozier (Mitch) Francese and Erin Taylor Rozier; 2

brothers, Stanley McDonald and Oscar E. McDonald, both of Waycross; 1 sister, Madge Dean, of Waycross; and numerous nieces

and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

ROZIER, Floyd Edward Rozier


PATTERSON — Floyd Edward Rozier, age 64, of Patterson, passed away Friday (Jan. 29, 2016) at Memorial Medical Center in

Savannah. Born in Jesup, Jan. 9, 1952, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was a hydraulic fluid specialist for Custom

Hydraulics and was a member of Patterson Baptist Church. He was loved by everyone and will be remembered as a loving

husband, father and grandfather. He was a son of the late Owen Franklin Rozier and Violet Marion Kicklighter Rozier

Westberry. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Owen Franklin Rozier Jr. Survivors include his wife, Rose Batten Rozier

of Patterson; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Heather (Trevor) Rigdon of Folkston; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Barry (Sarah) Rozier

of Patterson; his step-father, Vernon Westberry of Blackshear; 2 sisters, Grace Harris and Frances (Junior) Roundtree all of

Blackshear; 4 grandchildren, Delaney Rigdon, Rowan Rigdon, Abigail Rozier and Ava Rozier; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; and several other

relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Patterson Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery. Pearson-Dial

Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

ROZIER, Sonia G. Rozier


Sonia G. Rozier, age 77, of Valdosta passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Holly Hill Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She

was born on June 13, 1941 to the late Lavern & Ruby (Tomlinson) Scurrey in Stockton, GA. Ms. Rozier was a member of Park

Avenue United Methodist Church. She did the clothes closet at Park Avenue and lead crafts at Holly Hill Nursing Home. She

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worked as the book keeper for NAPA for many years. Ms. Rozier enjoyed cooking & entering in the Valdosta Cookbook

competition and working with her flowers. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin A. Rozier, and

sister & brother-in-law, Ann & Robert Bennett. Survivors include a daughter: Teresa Virginia Rozier, Asheville, NC;

granddaughter: Shasta Rozier, Asheville, NC; sister: Verna Looney, Valdosta; brother & sister-in-law: Judy and Madison A.

Scurrey, Valdosta; nieces & nephews: Shannon and Michael Hicks & Tammy and Charles Highsmith and a number of great nieces

and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 1, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. A private burial will

be held at Wayfare Cemetery.

ROZIER, Virginia D. Rozier


WALTHOURVILLE — Virginia D. Rozier, 86, passed away Monday (Nov. 25, 2013) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She was

born in Savannah and lived in McIntosh County before moving to Walthourville in 1950. She served as city clerk for the city of

Walthourville and as a poll worker. She owned and operated a dress shop in Hinesville for several years and was an auxiliary

volunteer at Liberty Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Walthourville Baptist Church, a homemaker and a loving wife,

mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her husband, Harold H. Rozier Sr., and a grandson, Cole Rozier, preceded her in

death. Survivors are her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances Roberson and Debra Crowley (Mike), of Hinesville, and Loretta

Dryden (Claude), of Savannah; sons and daughters- in-law, Harold Rozier Jr. (Mary), of Blackshear, Larry Rozier, of

Walthourville, Wayne Rozier (Debbie), of Midway, Arthur Rozier (Sheryl), of Fleming, and Norman Rozier, of Long County; a

sister, Mary Arthur Rozier, of Midway; two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Lee Sanders and Mildred Rozier, of Townsend; 26

grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Wednesday

at Walthourville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Wayfarer Cemetery in McIntosh County. In lieu of flowers,

contributions may be made to Walthourville Baptist Church, 96 Vandiver Road, Walthourville, GA 31333. Howard Funeral Home

is in charge of the arrangements.

ROZIER, Zeffie Louise McSwain Rozier


Zeffie Louise McSwain Rozier, age 79, died Friday (May 10, 2019) at Memorial Health in Jacksonville, FL, after an extended

illness. She was a native of Brantley County. She lived most of her life in Darien as a homemaker and member of Darien Church

of God. She was formerly employed by Todd Grant Elementary School in Darien, Speed’s Kitchen in Shellman Bluff, and she

owned and operated Granny Mc’s Kitchen at Wild Bill’s Auction in Nahunta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry

Howell and Roxie Wyatt Howell, her first husband, Willie McSwain, her second husband, Preston Rozier, two brothers, John

Evie Howell and Lester Howell, and one daughter, Theresa Clark. Survivors include three children, Peggy Drury of Blackshear,

Timothy McSwain (Annette) of Townsend, and Joseph McSwain (Melissa) of Waycross; six grandchildren, Adrian Drury (Anna),

Jesse Drury (Amy), Russ Clark, Roxanne McKenzie (James), Zachary McSwain and Nathan McSwain; nine great-grandchildren,

Angel, Mahalie and Morgan Clark, Madison McKenzie, Corey, Jeremy, Bryce, Jackson and Tyler Drury; one great-great-

grandchild, Joshua Clark; two sisters, Lorraine Dixon and Marie Strickland, both of Waycross; and numerous nieces and

nephews. A funeral will be at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

RUBINO, Dorothy Rubino


MADISON: Dorothy Rubino, age 81, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Madison, FL. Interment will follow

at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Rubino was born Detroit, MI. Her parents, James Finlayson and Beulah Conley McNicol, preceded

her in death. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rubino, three sons, Christopher, (Michelle), Steven, and Frankie Rubino, all

of Michigan,; two daughters, Maria Rubina New York, and Karen (Larry) George, Plymouth, MI, one brother, Douglas McNicol of

Lee, FL, two sisters, Patricia Marco of Ohio and Jacqueline McNicol of NC Dorothy was a member of St. Vincent De Paul

Catholic Church in Madison, Florida. She had lived in Madison since 1995.

RUBIO, Dorothy Rice Rubio


Dorothy "Dot" Rice Rubio, age 74, of Ray City passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center. She

was born on July 27, 1942 to the late Reavis & Hazel (Little) Rice in Hahira, GA. Ms. Rubio was a member of Cross Creek Baptist

Church. She loved looking at facebook, word search, solitaire and watching Sunday morning preaching. She retired from Dollar

General in Homerville. Survivors include 3 daughters & sons-in-law: Dena & Leland Chemerys of Titusville, FL, Ginger Chapman of

Nashville, GA, Rita & Michael Tompkins of Valdosta, GA; 7 grandchildren: Bailey Dowling, Frankie Campos, Jesse (Angel) Thomas,

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Jonathan (Erica) Thomas, Jessica Thomas, Layton (Crystal) Tompkins and Keri Tompkins; 5 great grandchildren: Serenity,

Harmony, Eva, Michael and Kassie; sister & brother-in-law, Mary Beth & Larry Connell of Ray City, GA; brother & sister-in-law,

Bobby & Wanda Rice of Ray City, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 9,

2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Pleasant Cemetery in Berrien County, GA.

RUBLE, Paul Edward Ruble


Paul Edward Ruble, age 89, an outstanding gentleman and American patriot, died Thursday (March 23, 2017) at Mayo Clinic

Health System in Waycross. He was born in Patricksburg, IN, and was educated there. He attended Olivette Nazarene

University. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. He received numerous awards for outstanding service. He

was employed with Lockheed Co. in Orlando, FL where he was a missile mechanic. He was an avid reader and worked with a

service that provided meals to the needy in Fitzgerald. He moved to Waycross in 2007. He was an active member of the Church

of the Nazarene. His wife is still a member there. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Ruble, of Waycross, three step-

children, Nikki (Scott) Newcomb, Blair (Amy) Nixon and Craig Nixon, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous

nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at the Church of the Nazarene on Alice Street Sunday.

RUBLE, Paul Edward Ruble


Paul Edward Ruble passed away March 23, 2017. He was born June 10, 1927 in Patricksburg, IN, to the late Winfield and

Dorothy Ruble. He was the eldest child of five. His father worked for the Monon Railroad and so Paul’s love of all things relating

to trains began in boyhood. He also loved to read. He was a third generation Nazarene and lifelong member of the Church of the

Nazarene. In 1978 he, his wife and daughter became charter members of what was to become Emmanuel Church of The

Nazarene in Orlando, FL. He and his family were instrumental in helping build the new church. He began dating Barbara Cantrell

in 1951 after attending a Christmas play at church. They began going steady before going back to college and then became

engaged in June 1952. They were married Sept. 8, 1953 at Central Church of the Nazarene in Orlando, FL. Paul and Barbara

enjoyed 36 years of marriage until her death in 1989. He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene Academy and attended Olivet

Nazarene University in Kankakee, IL. He served in the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. He retired from

Martin Marietta Aerospace Corporation (n/k/a Lockheed Martin). He also worked for a short period of time in construction of

the Contemporary Hotel at Walt Disney World. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ruble,

and infant son, Douglas Paul Ruble, and his sisters, Mary Smith and Joan Butler. Survivors include an only daughter, Angela

(husband, Stephen Voelker, deceased) Voelker of Texas; adopted daughter, Joy Lee (Andy) Chang of Taiwan; three grandsons,

Robert A. Voelker of Texas, Stephen D. Voelker of Texas, and Alexander (Rain Fish) Chang of Taiwan; two granddaughters,

Andrea Chang of Japan, and Antoinette Chang (Justin) Cho of New York; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Loretta (Ron)

Zimmerman of Florida, and Lois Chaney of Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

RUCH, Judy Ruch


Judy L. Ruch, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at her residence in Tallahassee, FL. Graveside services were held Monday, April

15 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Thomasville. Mrs. Ruch was born May 15, 1948 in Albany, GA. She was a daughter of the late

Clentis Harden and Donnie McKinnon Harden of Albany. She is survived by her husband Richard W. Ruch to whom she was a very

loving and caring wife. She was a wonderful mother to her three surviving children, daughter Kelly Ruch and son, Rick Ruch, of

Tallahassee and son Dallan Ruch of Chelsea, AL. Three sisters Diane Letchworth of Lewisburg, TN Janice Funderburk of

Wilmington, NC, and Kimmie Hatcher of Albany, GA. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Finnicum and a brother C.L.

Harden. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, GA.

RUCKER, Easter Wells Rucker


Easter Wells Rucker, 71, of Decatur, formerly of Waycross, died Monday (July 9, 2012) after an illness. Her parents were the

late Joseph Smith and Elizabeth Roundtree Smith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Wells Sr.

She was a former dietitian at Center Junior High School, Ware State Prison and the Georgia Prison System of Atlanta. Left to

cherish her memories are, her husband, Carl Rucker; two sons, Ronny Wells, of Waycross, and Clarence Wells Jr., of Decatur; a

daughter, Merchelle Hixson-Wells (Fred), of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; four brothers, Bishop Walter Smith (Ethel), of Jacksonville,

FL; Joseph Smith Jr. (Hester), of Ovieda, FL; Thomas Smith Sr. (Gwendolyn), of Blackshear, Jimmy Smith, of Raleigh, NC;

three sisters, Clementine Francis and Elnora Smith, of Brooklyn, NY, and Rosemary Smith, of Decatur; an aunt, Emma Paulk, of

Waycross; two special cousins, Julia Glover (Marildon), of Douglas, and Cathy Roundtree; seven grandchildren; one great-

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grandchild; and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday at Fluker Funeral Home from 5 until 7 p.m. The funeral will be held

2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Walter Scott, pastor, and the Rev. Edward Johnson officiating.

Friends are being received at the home of the Rev. Edward and Carla Johnson, 1208 Anguilla St.

RUCKER, James Vance Rucker


James Vance Rucker, age 50 passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Perry, Florida. He was born in Atlantis, FL on

June 14, 1966. After high school he received a certification in auto mechanics at New England Technical in West Palm Beach.

James loved to fish, go four wheeling and most importantly spend time with his family. He moved to Perry in 2005 where he was

a member of the A.A. and N.A. groups and was of the Baptist Faith. James is survived by his wife of 30 years: Lara Rucker; a

daughter: Ashley Elizabeth (Larry) Montgomery; two sons: Jamie Lee Kendall and Corey James Rucker both of Perry, FL;

brothers: Robert (Kelley) Rucker and Jerry Rucker; sisters Tammy (Keith) Sutcliff, Sandy Huhn and Brenda Deel, two

grandchildren Colby Kendall and Nataleigh White as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was

predeceased by his parents: Dennis Kendall and Alfreta Jo Kendall. The family will hold a Celebration of Life service for James

on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 8985 Alton Wentworth Road in Shady Grove, Florida.

Arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry, FL.

RUDD, Anita Louise Rudd

(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 19, 2013)

Mrs. Anita Louise Rudd, 62, of Cedar Island, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her residence. Anita was born

October 17, 1951 in Kendall, FL, to Lardner and Mary (Stanaland) Martin. Mrs. Rudd was preceded in death by her father,

Lardner Alton Martin and a brother, Alton Lamar Martin. Mrs. Rudd was of the Baptist Faith and was the former co-owner and

operator of Three Oaks Nursery in Zellwood, FL. She will be remembered for her strong will and the inspiration she was to

others for how she faced adversity. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, embroidery, spending time on the gulf and the

Nature Coast, boating and fishing, and taking her dog Wilson for runs around Cedar Island, reading, and shopping, especially for

sewing stuff. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jeff Lynn Rudd, of Cedar Island, her mother, Mary L. Adams, of

Perry, a daughter, Jennifer L. Bethel, of Apopka, and 1 grandson, Jimmy L. Derrick Jr., of Apopka. Memorial services will be

Saturday, November 23, 2013 in the Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make a

Wish Foundation. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RUDD, Jeffery Lynn Rudd


Mr. Jeffery Lynn Rudd, age 67, passed away on January 10, 2017. Jeff was born July 22, 1949 in Daytona, FL to Mr. Thomas J.

Rudd and Evelyn Mitcham Rudd. Jeff was a resident of Cedar Island and a diehard Florida Gator fan. He greatly appreciated

and enjoyed the ocean with diving, fishing and scalloping. He was a dedicated husband to his wife Anita and father to his

daughter Jenny. Jeff was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Anita Rudd, his sister Nan Loverich and his parents

Thomas and Evelyn Rudd. He is survived by his daughter Jenny; his grandson Jimmy Lee Derrick Jr., his mother-in-law Mary

Adams; his niece Kim Sneddon; his nephew Robbie Loverich and his children. A memorial service will be January 21, 2017, at

Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society or ASPCA. All arrangements

are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RUDD, William Wesley Rudd, III

(Abstracted from 25 April 2017 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)

Mr. William Wesley Rudd, III, age 54, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Tallahassee, after a brief

illness. He was born on July 5, 1962, in Thomasville, GA. He lived most of his childhood life in Aucilla, FL, before moving to

Madison. He graduated from Madison High School in 1980, and attended North Florida Junior College. He was a self-employed

contractor, and previously worked for the Department of Corrections and Norfolk Southern Railway. Rudd was a member of

Faith Baptist Church. He loved golf, fishing, NASCAR racing, helping others, and spending time with his family. He is survived by

his daughter, Shelby Rudd (Bobby) Hart of Crawfordville; two grandchildren, Johnathan Lee Hart and Timothy Elton Hart; one

brother, James Henry (Roberta) Gill of Middleburg, FL; sister, Jemille Rudd (Kevin) Townsend of Madison, and many nieces and

nephews. Rudd was preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley Rudd, Jr and Alice Matthews McRae; and one brother,

Richard Benjamin Rudd. A graveside Service to honor Wesley’s life will be Saturday, April 29, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in

Madison. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

RUDE, Peter T. Rude

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Mr. Peter T. Rude, aged 86 years, father of Professor Carl E. Rude, died suddenly Sunday in Washburn, WI. Survivors besides

Mr. Rude, of Madison, are three other sons, Theodore Rude, of the War Production Board now with the rehabilitation forces in

Germany, Benjamin and Roy Rude, of Washburn, WI, one daughter, Mrs. George Tormeon, of Duluth, MN and six grandchildren.

Prof. Rude left Monday for Washburn to attend the funeral. Mr. Rude was a retired lumber dealer.

RUDELL, Pauline C. Rudell

(Abstracted from ECB Publishing, Monticello, FL April 30th, 2013)

Pauline C. Rudell, 90, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Tallahassee. She was born in Wacissa, FL and was a lifelong

resident. She retired from the State of Florida, DMV, after 22 years. She was a WWII vet, serving in the U.S. Army and U.S.

Navy. Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville is assisting the family with arrangements. Funeral services

were held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Cody Pentecostal Church, Wacissa, FL. Burial followed at Rudell Cemetery in

Wacissa, FL. She is survived by two sons: Russell E. Rudell, Jr., of Waukeenah and Darryl Rudell, of Tallahassee; three

daughters: Phyllis Pigott, of Tallahassee, Carolyn Morgan, of Woodville and Anita Smith, of Wacissa; brother: Clyde Connell, of

Tallahassee; sister: Eldie Connell, of Tallahassee; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She

is predeceased by her husband, Russell Rudell, Sr.

RUDEN, Eliza Phillips Ruden

(Abstracted from the Miami Herald - Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - Eliza was a member of the Florida Chapter OGS when Elmer

was their President)

Mrs. Eliza Ruden, age 93, was born in Wheeling, WV on Feb. 6, 1920. She was the daughter of Col. George and Frances Ford

Phillips. She moved to Coral Gables in 1964 from Chicago, IL; and moved to East Ridge Retirement Village in 1980. She is

survived by 1 son Dr. Steven Ruden in Irvine, CA, and 1 daughter Mary Ruden of Seymour, TN. She will be buried with her late

husband Ralph Ruden in Chicago, IL. Eliza was an avid genealogist and member of the Coral Gables Chapter of DAR, First

Families of Ohio, etc. She was a co-compiler of "Miami Diary 1896" and family histories. She died after a difficult three month

recovery after a stroke. No memorial service in Miami is being planned.

RUDICK, Gary T. Rudick


Gary T. Rudick, age 61, of Waycross, died Thursday (March 13, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief

illness. He was born in San Bernardino, CA, son of the late John Rudick Jr. and Anne Barbara Rudick. He lived in Waycross since

2005. He worked in information technology for Kawneer in Norcross. More recently, he worked for Kroger in Waycross, a job he

truly loved. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. He loved watching Atlanta Braves baseball games,

listening to music and was a very caring and devoted father to his children. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Rudick, of

Waycross; his children, Rachel (Cary) Ryals, of Waycross, Andrew (Rachelle) Rudick, of Dallas, GA, John Rudick (fiancee, Julia),

of Kennesaw, Sarah Rudick, of Waycross, Bethany Rudick, of Smyrna; 4 grandchildren, Kate Ryals, Sophie Ryals, Jude Ryals,

Joey Evans; 1 brother, David (Jeanne) Rudick, of Hartsville, SC; 1 sister, Cathy Rudick, of Smyrna; and numerous nieces,

nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in

Greenlawn Cemetery.

RUDISAIL, Michael Bernard Rudisail


Michael Bernard Rudisail, age 57, of Blackshear, died Saturday (Dec. 22, 2018) at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL, after an

extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, and lived most of his life in the Waycross area. He was a 1980 graduate of

Ware County High School. He attended Waycross-Ware Tech and received degrees in electronics in 1981 and criminal justice in

2003. He worked for Metro Industries until he could no longer work. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Richter Rudisail, and his son, Michael Brenton Rudisail. Survivors include one

daughter, Jadee Rudisail McCloskey (husband, Jonathan), of Waycross; his mother, Francis Carswell Rudisail, of Waycross; one

grandson, Jared; and one granddaughter, Jameson; three brothers, Patrick Rudisail (wife, Ruth), of Lake Winola, PA, Richter

Rudisail (wife, Denise) of Blackshear, and Matthew Rudisail, of Blackshear; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A

funeral will be at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to

Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31501 or Haven Hospice in Orange Park, 745 Blanding Blvd., Orange

Park, FL 32065.


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RUDNER, Rowena Spencer Rudner

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Nov 7th, 2011)

Rowena Spencer Rudner, age 90, died Monday, November 7, 2011 in Tallahassee. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, November 11, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Lee. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., and moved to Lee four

years ago from Lake Wales. She was the founder of Celebration House at Lee United Methodist Church, where she attended.

She was a seamstress and worked at Margaret’s Dress Shop in Lake Wales for many years. She is survived by one daughter,

Melissa McDonald Holben (Jim) of Lee: one granddaughter, Shannon Holben Keel (Jeff) of Lee; one grandson, James Spencer

Holben of Lee; and many step-children and step-grandchildren. Donation may be made to Celebration House at Lee United

Methodist Church, 246 SE CR 255, Lee, Florida 32059. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RUDOLPH, JoAnne Hardee Rudolph

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia June 6, 2012)

JoAnne Hardee Rudolph, 76, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2012. She was born December 12, 1935 into

the loving home of the late Alma and Willie R. Hardee, Sr., in Homerville. She graduated from Center High School, Waycross, in

1954. After graduation, she entered Fort Valley College in Fort Valley, Ga. She decided to discontinue her education and

married David Rudolph, Jr. She then moved to Knoxville, Tenn., to begin a long and happy life. She was preceded in death by her

parents, Alma and Willie Hardee; twin sons, Hardee and Mardee; two brothers, her twin, Joel Hardee, and Curtis Hardee; and

niece, Latonya. She will be greatly remembered by her husband of 58 years, David Rudolph Jr.; a loving son, David H. Rudolph;

two sisters, Claudette Epps of Homerville, and Dorothy Hardee of Atlanta; two brothers, Willie Hardee Jr., and Lester

(Jeanette) Hardee, all of Homerville; and several nieces, nephews, many cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held

Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knoxville. Officiating was Father Ronald Frano. Joseph

Stackhouse served as Deacon. Interment was at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

RUDOWICK, Joseph Edward Rudowick


Joseph Edward Rudowick, 69, a former resident of Madison, where he was engaged in business on South Horry Street, died at

his home in Jacksonville last Thursday. He was a native of Poland and a member of Our Lady of the Angeles Catholic Church in

Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife and one son, two daughters and two grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were

held in Jacksonville on Saturday.

RUFF, Carol Ruff


Mr. Carol Ruff, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Tifton, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Ruff was

born April 5, 1947 in Campobello, SC to the late Lathan Lamar Ruff and the late Naomi Ruff. In his spare time Mr. Ruff enjoyed

watching NASCAR and was an avid Jeff Gordon fan, spending time with his friends, and traveling. He was of the Baptist faith

and worked as a dairy farmer all of his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 4 years, Eleanor Anne Ruff, of Tifton, Georgia, 2

sons, Steven Wade Ruff (Terri) of Beaufort, SC, and Jason Ruff (Mindy) of Mayo, FL, 4 grandchildren, several other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo, 440 SW Monroe Avenue,

Mayo, FL. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mayo. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns


RUFF, Mack J. Ruff


Mack J. Ruff, age 88, passed away on December 7, 2017 in Dowling Park, FL. Mack was born November 7, 1929 in Shamrock, FL

to Paul Taylor Ruff and Petesie Rhea Smith Ruff. Mack honorably served our country in the United States Navy, following

WWII. Mr. Ruff was a member of First United Methodist Church of Perry, where he served on the Board of Trustees serving

as its chairman. He was also a part of UMCOR affiliated with the church, which helps the needy after disasters, or those who

need assistance due to disabilities. After his service in the Navy, Mack worked with Triangle Construction, which built the

Proctor & Gamble Mill here in Perry. Before construction had been completed Mack was offered a position with Proctor &

Gamble, he became the powerhouse operator, and retired after 40 years with them. Mack was a devout Florida Gator Fan and a

member of the Taylor County Gator Club, and was a founding member of Camp Misery Hunt club where he served as its

president for many years. Mack was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma Ruff, and his parents Paul Taylor Ruff and

Petesie Rhea Ross. Mr. Ruff is survived by his children, Mack (Linda) Ruff, Jr., Sherilyn (Mack) Mangum, and Larayne (Alan)

Wilson; siblings, Paul Michael Ruff, Mary Louise Ellis, and Virginia Ann Winchester; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; as


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well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 9, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of

Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction

of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

RUH, Barbara Jean Lorimer Ruh


Graveside services for Barbara Jean Lorimer Ruh of Thomasville will be Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Sunset Memorial

Gardens. Mrs. Ruh was born on January 11, 1927 in Cardington, OH to the late Harold D. Lorimer and Jean Emswiler. She was a

graduate of Ohio State University and worked for Belk’s in Thomasville until the time of her retirement. Barbara married

Andrew P. Ruh on October 4, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a member of Thomasville First United Methodist Church,

Order of the Eastern Star and an active member of the Keenagers at Thomasville First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ruh

departed this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish her memory include her

daughter Stephanie Ruh Courtney (John) of Thomasville; grandsons Chad Ruh of Thomasville and Pete Ruh of Ochlocknee;

granddaughters Dixie Predergast (Jeff) of North Pole, Alaska and Kelsey Elizabeth Sampson of Thomasville; daughter-in-law

Suzanne Ruh Bush; sister-in-law Elanor Grimme of Sarasota, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews in Cardington, OH. She is

preceded in death by late husband and son, Mark Ruh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Thomasville-Thomas

County Humane Society. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.

RUHLMAN, Vernie Ruhlman


Mr. Vernie Ruhlman, age 77 of Darien, GA, passed away Friday, October l6, 2009, at Hospice of Golden Islands in Brunswick, GA

following an illness of several months. A native of Coffee County, Mr. Ruhlman was born July 18, l932, the son of Boyd Leon and

Letha Arnold Ruhlman. He had made his home in Michigan for many years before moving to the south. He was a retired Auto

Marine Sales Rep. and was of the Protestant Faith. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. A son, Kelly Boyd

Ruhlman and a sister, Marlene Ruhlman, preceded him in death. Survivors include: daughter: Wendy Grunewald; grandson: Joshua

Ruhlman of Wyoming, MI; three other grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Ruhlman

were Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Kirkland United Methodist Church. The interment followed in Arna Cemetery. Relihan

Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

RUIZ, Conzuelo Lerma Ruiz


Ms. Conzuelo Lerma Ruiz, age 45, of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Tift Regional Medical Center

following an extended illness. Ms. Ruiz was born on November 8, 1970, in Mexico to Angela Ruiz and the late Aldolfo

Lerma. Survivors include her mother, Angela Ruiz of Brownsville, TX; 3 sisters, Naty Lerma of Mexico, Magdalena Anguiano of

Ambrose, GA, and Erika Anguiano of Seattle, WA; 6 brothers, Carlos Lerma of Minnesota, Fabian Lerma of Mexico, Fernando

Lerma of Texas; Jose Lerma of Texas, Martin Lerma of Virginia, and Guadalupe Lerma of Texas; several nieces, nephews,

cousins and other relatives. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at First Assembly of God. Interment

followed at Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RUNYAN, Kelly Runyan


Rev. Kelly Runyan, age 85, of Barnesville, passed away Thursday (March 17, 2016) at Heritage Inn. He was born Aug. 27, 1930 in

Dalton, son of the late Oscar Carlton and Robbie Gentry Runyan. He attended Brewton-Parker College and graduated from

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He served 45 years as pastor to several churches including

Second Baptist Church, Pineview Baptist Church and Jamestown Baptist Church in Waycross and Maynard Baptist Church in

Forsyth. After retirement, he became a member of First Baptist Church in Barnesville and worked for Habitat for Humanity.

He was devoted to his family and church, and loved singing, fishing, traveling and helping others. Survivors include his wife of 60

years, Sibyl Dumas Runyan of Barnesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise (Richard) Lee of Waycross, Deanna (Ronald) Jacobs

of Hoboken, Arlene (Danny) Howard of Waycross, and Kelly Ann (Frank) Davis of Arkansas; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Jacobs,

Hannah Lovas, Emily (Noah) McKinnon, Heather (Jamie) Bruner, Amy (Andrew) Krawczeski, Matt (Brooke) Lee, Jared Howard,

Lindsay Howard, Austin Davis and Drew Davis; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

death by two grandsons, one great-grandson, two sisters and one brother. The funeral will be Saturday at First Baptist Church

in Barnesville. A graveside service will be Sunday in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. The family respectfully requests that

flowers be omitted and contributions be made in memory of the Rev. Kelly Runyan to First Baptist Church, 200 Zebulon St.,

Barnesville, GA 30204. Services are being arranged and directed by Breedlove Memorial Chapel, Barnesville.

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RUSH, Gerald William Rush


Gerald William Rush, age 75, of Valdosta, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1942 in

Albion, NY to the late Harold and Lefa Brigden Rush. Jerry was a devoted husband and father figure to his loving family. He

loved to play golf and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Ana Rush of Valdosta, GA; step

son, James Huron of Tallahassee, FL; step daughter & son-in-law, Annette & Brian Smith of Havana, FL; sister & brother-in-law,

Marlene & Larry Hughson of Albion, NY and 2 nephews. As per his wishes he will be cremated and no formal services will be held.

Mr. Rush’s family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services / Azalea Crematory of

Valdosta.

RUSHING, Mary Jordan Rushing


HOMERVILLE, Mary Viola Jordan Harris Rushing, 94, died Tuesday (June 6, 2006) in Melbourne, Fla., following an extended

illness. She was born in Clinch County on Feb. 23, 1912 to the late John J. Jordan and Annie Laurel Griffin Jordan. She was a

homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Eva Harris Kerregan, Melbourne, Fla.; one step-daughter, Peggie R. Daniels,

Birmingham, Ala.; one stepson, Haley W. Rushing; one sister, Mary Emma Carter, Lakeland, Fla.; one brother, Charles Jordan,

Hahira; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine greatgreat- grandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral will be

held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Roundtree Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. The family will

receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 till 8 p.m. Roundtree Funeral Home, 240 E. Dame Ave., Homerville, is

serving the Rushing family.

RUSHING, Noah Carl Rushing Jr.

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 5 September 2016)

Noah Carl Rushing Jr., age 65, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Tallahassee. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 8,

2016 at Hanson United Methodist Church, with burial at Hanson United Methodist Cemetery. He lived most of his life in

Madison. He was a caregiver and a member of Hanson United Methodist Church.

RUSHING, Theophilus Hardy Rushing Jr.

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 1 August 2015)

Theophilus “Ted” Hardy Rushing Jr., age 78, of Perry, FL, passed away August 1, 2015, at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo. He was

born September 16, 1936 in Lakeland, FL, to the late Theophilus H. Rushing Sr. and Ellen E. (Morrison) Rushing. He was a

military officer, serving 10 years of active duty. In 1967 he was called to the fulltime Christian service, pastoring churches in

Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. He was also a Christian educator, serving as Headmaster of several Christian private

schools. He loved the Lord and was active at New Home Baptist Church. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Elmina and

Hardy Rushing, his in-laws Hazel and Charles Comer and Solon Underwood. He is survived by his wife of 56 years MaeDeb

Rushing, 1 son James (Beth) Rushing, 2 daughters Debra Rushing, Jennie (Michael) Reeves, 3 granddaughters Mariel (Jon)

Hesley, Jayne Rushing and Lucy Rushing; in-laws, Peanut and Melanie Bennett, Sue Bigbie, Jack and Margaret Underwood and a

host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Interment will follow in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Memorial contributions can be made to Lafayette

Nursing Home, American Diabetic Association or to the Gideons International for bibles.

RUSS, Clinton Dean Russ


Mr. Clinton Dean Russ, age 65, of Nicholls, GA, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an

extended illness. Mr. Russ was born on July 13, 1951, in Douglas, GA, to the late Oliver Dean Russ and Sara Kathleen Tucker

Russ. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Holland. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Buchan Russ of Nicholls, GA; two

sons, Josh (Tonya) Russ of Nicholls, GA, and Rockki (Barbara) Russ of Nicholls, GA; two brothers, Randy (Janet) Russ of

Fitzgerald, GA, and Harvey Russ of Douglas, GA; five grandchildren, Baily Russ, Tyler Russ, Harper Russ, Justin Russ and

Zachery Whitley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Pine Grove Baptist

Church. Interment followed at Chatterton Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

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Daniel “Dan” Russ, age 86, of Nashville passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his residence. Dan was born in Nichols, GA

on December 28, 1930 to the late WJ & Mae Crenshaw Russ. He was a pharmacist at Colony Prescription Shop in Nashville, GA

after serving in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Guthrie Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53

years Sue Russ of Nashville, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Darin and Kristie Russ of Naylor, GA; and grandchildren; Alli, Jaidyn, &

Tori Jo. Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Nashville Memorial Gardens. The compassionate and

caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Russ Family.

RUSS, Isabelle Harper Russ


Isabelle Harper Russ, age 3 of Willacoochee, GA, passed away January 16, 2012. Isabelle was the daughter of Erin McConnell

Russ and Matthew Larry Russ. Isabelle is survived by her mother, Erin McConnell Russ, and father, Matthew Larry Russ, of

Willacoochee, GA; paternal grandparents, Larry and Velma Russ of Willacoochee, GA; maternal grandparents, James and Peggy

McConnell of Douglas, GA; paternal great grandmother, Elizabeth Harper Russ of Willacoochee, GA; maternal great

grandparents, Harold and Nancy McConnell of Prattsburg, NY. Graveside services were Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Hebron

Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RUSS, Jamie Sue Russ


Jamie Sue Russ, age 80, of Nashville passed away suddenly, Thursday, March 29, 2018 at her sons residence in Naylor. She was

born in Alma, GA on November 28, 1937. Along with spending time with her family, Sue loved singing, basketball and her cat

Mya, Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Darin (Kristie) Russ of Naylor, GA; grandchildren; Alli, Jaidyn, & Tori Jo; several

nieces, nephews and extended family members. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Nashville Memorial

Gardens. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Russ Family

RUSS, Willie Merle Russ

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 6 June 2019)

Willie Merle Russ, age 66, passed away on June 6, 2019 in Perry, FL. Willie was born October 25, 1952 in Wewahitchka, FL to

William Russ and Elease Tucker Stadler. Mr. Russ was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Willie worked as an aluminum

welder with United Welding and Aluminum Fab before going on disability for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Willie worked at home on

small engines and boat motors when he was able. He will be affectionately remembered as the “Piddler” by his family and

friends. Willie was preceded in death by his parents William Russ and Elease Stadler and step father John Stadler, his sister

Ann Pitts and a grandson James Schiffhauer. Mr. Russ is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rebecca Russ; his children, Latricia

(Neal) Sadler, Sheri Schiffhauer, and Heath (Joni) Russ; 6 grandchildren, Macy Sadler, Marlee Sadler, Carrie Beth Sadler,

Michael Schiffhauer, Gregory Bauer, and Alissa Russ; his brother Jimmy Stadler, and step brother Mallie Xanthull; his sisters,

Maxine (Ken) Williams, Lisa (Ray) Livingood and step-sister Helen Russ; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, and a special

Aunt Bessie and Uncle Jay Tucker. A Graveside service will be at San Pedro Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the

direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RUSSELL, Barbara Ann Russell


Barbara Ann Russell, age 72, passed away January 15, 2018 in Eridu, FL at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born

October 24, 1945 in Shady Grove, FL to Luther Wilson and Zettie Walters Wilson. Mrs. Russell was a member of Shady Grove

Missionary Baptist Church. Barbara was a homemaker, she chose to stay home to raise her children and take care of her

husband. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, and looking for old bottles and arrowheads. She loved her grandbabies, and was

the best Nanny Bob ever, she love to shop for them and dote on them whenever she could. Barbara loved the small things in life,

and was grateful for them. She will truly be loved and missed by her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents

Luther Wilson and Zettie Walters Wilson, her sister Marylee Horton, her brother Thomas Wilson. Mrs. Russell is survived by

her husband of 53 years, R. C. Russell; her children, Tony (Michelle) Russell, Timothy Russell, Ricky (Sheila) Russell, Jody

Russell, and Kathryn Russell (Jonathan) Lago; sisters, Lucille Knowles, and Norma Jean Horner, and brothers Udell Wilson, and

Davis Wilson; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in

Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (Wildcat Cemetery).

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Dr. Beatrice Johnson-Russell, 45, died September 2, 2011, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA. Dr. Beatrice

Johnson-Russell was born on November 29, 1965, in Coffee County, GA to the late Adam and Elizabeth Johnson, Sr. She

graduated from Bacon County High School in Alma and received her undergraduate from Paine College in Augusta. She was a

graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine in 1995 and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Morehouse

Chapter. Dr. Russell completed her physician’s residency at Memorial Health University Systems in Savannah. She previously

taught in the Coffee County School system. She was employed as a medical physician at the Veteran Administration Hospital in

Savannah, Steward Webster in Georgetown and Kaiser Permanente in Fayetteville. She attended Shekinah Glory Fellowship

Center in Fayetteville where she served as youth educator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Elizabeth

Johnson, Sr. Dr. Russell was united in holy matrimony to Benjamin Russell, Jr. on July 16, 1999, and to this union, one child was

born. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Russell, Jr.; daughter, Jesslynn Russell; father-in-law, Benjamin (Bernice) Russell,

Sr.; six sisters, Dorothy M. Johnson of Columbus, Irene Register of Valdosta, Deloris Johnson of Douglas, Sandra (Jimmy)

Newton of Columbus, Beverly A. Johnson of Columbus and Patrice Johnson of Albany; five brothers, Adam Johnson, Jr. of

Broxton, Willie B. (Ellen) Johnson of Abilene, TX, Charlie (Lola) Johnson of Georgetown, Gary (Christina) Johnson of San

Antonio, TX and Ronnie Johnson of Norfolk, VA; brothers and sisters in-law, Dr. Ericka Russell (David) Petty, Darryl (Juanita)

Russell, Craig (Sonya) Russell, Keith (Jackie) Russell and Lydell (Kelly) Russell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, and

aunts. Funeral services for Dr. Russell were Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church in

Broxton. Interment followed in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Wray. McIver Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of

arrangements.

RUSSELL, Bryant J Russell


Mr. Bryant J Russell, 81, of Perry, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a brief

illness. Mr. Russell was born March 10, 1931 in Salem, FL, to the late Barney and Alma (Davis) Russell. Mr. Russell was a veteran

of the US Marine Corp and the US Air Force. He graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelors Degree and then from Florida

State University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of New

Home Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and senior adult program coordinator. Mr. Russell

worked with Lockheed Martin for 18 years before returning to Perry where he worked with the Taylor County School District.

During that time he taught electronics at Taylor Technical School and was also the DCT instructor at Taylor County High

School. He became the director of the Taylor Technical Institute where he remained until his retirement. He served as a

member of the Suwannee River Water Management District for more than 35 years, as a member of the Board of trustees for

North Florida Community College, a member of the Commission of Education for many years. He was an avid Gator fan and in his

spare time enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially turkey hunting, and spending time with his church and family. He is survived

by by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Williams Russell, of Perry, FL, 1 son, Bryant Russell Jr., 2 daughters, Carla Russell, and Diane

Russell Wright, and husband Lynn, all of Perry, 1 brother, Frank Russell, 3 sisters, Juanita Pettitt, Shirley Garvin, and Margie

Cooper, all of Perry, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and other relatives. He was also preceded in death by 1 brother Gene

Russell.

RUSSELL, Charles Warren Russell

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA January 9, 2015)

Charles Warren Russell, age 62, of Valdosta, GA passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. He was born on November 30, 1953 in Los

Angeles, CA to Felix Pate Russell of Seminole, TX and Norma Jean (Scott) Russell of Portland, OR. He and his son, Randall,

owned and operated RR Custom Carts. He was fascinated by aircraft at an early age and enjoyed working as an aviation

mechanic. He loved hunting, riding motorcycles, perfecting the family barbeque sauce recipe, and passing on his knowledge to

those around him. His favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Along with his parents

he is survived by 1 son & daughter-in-law, Randall (Tiffany) Russell of Valdosta, GA; 1 daughter, Heather Russell of Athens, GA;

2 grandchildren, Parker Russell & Isabella Russell; 1 brother, Norman Russell of Portland, OR; 2 sisters, Susan and Linda; and a

number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral

Services. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.

RUSSELL, David Eugene Russell


David Eugene Russell, age 55, died suddenly Saturday (Feb. 27, 2016) at Memorial Health in Savannah. He was born in Waycross

but resided in Gulfport, MS, before moving back to Georgia. He was a former tree surgeon and truck driver with Southland

Waste. He attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, David Reno Russell. He was also

preceded in death by the parents who raised him, J.C. and Lilla LeRoy. He is survived by his son, Joe Russell of Waycross; 2

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grandchildren, Leah Russell of Waycross, and Blake Russell of Blackshear; his mother, Alphine Price Waters of Waycross; 8

siblings, Hazel (Bill) King, Linda (Buddy) Strickland, Geneva (Gideon) Cox all three of Waycross, Berry Russell of Atlanta, Debbie

(Tony) of Atlanta, Donnie Price of Brantley County, Charles (Casey) Waters of Waycross, and Randy (Bonita) Bond of Waycross;

his former wife, Paulette Russell of Waycross; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial

service will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation.

RUSSELL, Elizabeth Ann Russell


Elizabeth Ann Russell, age 80, died Wednesday in St. Augustine. Survivors are a step-son, G. L. Russell; two step-daughters,

Mrs. Johnnie Morse and Mrs. Clara Rogers, all of St. Augustine. Graveside services were held Friday October 23 in Pine Grove

Cemetery in Madison.

RUSSELL, Eva Bell Russell


Eva Bell Russell, age 95, died Monday in Holly Hill Nursing Home in Valdosta after an extended illness. She was born in Franklin

County, IN and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Russell. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors are one niece, Mrs. Melvin Thomas of Lee, FL; five great-nieces, Mrs. Wynelle Holton of Lake City; Mrs. Kathryn Hale

and Mrs. Glenda Dietrich of Madison; Miss Rachel Thomas and Miss Ethel Thomas, both of Lee; two great-nephews, Gibert

Thomas of Santa Clara, CA; Lester Thomas of Lee; and three great-great nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday

June 3 in Macedonia Cemetery.

RUSSELL, Franklin Delano Russell Sr.


Mr. Franklin Delano Russell Sr., age 75, passed away on February 10, 2018. Frank was born May 20, 1942 in Salem, FL to Barney

Russell and Clifford Davis Russell. Frank was employed at RCA Cape Kennedy for 12 years before moving back to Perry, FL where

he was born and lived for the rest of his life. Frank was a Taylor County, County Commissioner for 22 years. He was also a

logger and mobile home mover and was a teacher at Taylor Tech and a friend to all. Frank was preceded in death by his two

brothers Bryant Russell and Gene Russell with three surviving sisters Juanita Pettitt, Margie Cooper, and Shirley Garvin, and his

loving family of 51 years Linda Russell, Franklin D. Russell Jr. and wife Darby Russell and two beautiful grandchildren Hayden

and Piper Russell of Flat Rock, MI. He also had a host of nieces and nephews mostly in Taylor County. Funeral Services will be

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in New

Hope Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RUSSELL, Gene Warren Russell Sr.


Mr. Gene Warren Russell Sr., 69, of Salem, FL, passed away Sunday February 15, 2009 in Shands Hospital at the University of

Florida following a brief illness. Mr. Russell was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, having been born to the late

Barney and Clifford Davis Russell in 1939. He was a Contract Log Hauler by trade and had received the Master Logger

designation by the Florida Forestry Association. Mr. Russell was a member of the Perry Elks Lodge No. 1851 where he joined in

1979. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed outdoor activities, including working in his

yard. Mr. Russell is survived by, his wife of 22 years, Martha Russell, of Salem, 3 sons, Edward Russell, of Salem, Wayne Russell,

and Gene “Tunkum” Russell Jr., both of Perry, 1 daughter, Carolyn Anderson, of Salem, 1 step-daughter, Roxanne Anderson, of

Perry, 2 brothers, Bryant Russell, and Frank Russell, both of Perry, 3 sisters, Juanita Pettitt, of Perry, Margie Cooper, and

Shirley Garvin, both of Salem, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Russell will be Wednesday February 18, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow

in New Hope Cemetery.

RUSSELL, Hazel Harper Russell


Mrs. Hazel Harper Russell, age 79, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Mrs. Russell born in Coffee County

on May 27, 1932, to the late John H. and Alice Smith Harper. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Russell. Survivors

include her husband, James H. Russell of Douglas; 1 daughter, Tanya Russell of Douglas; 4 nieces, Lucy Meres and Patsy Martin,

both of Covington, LA, Barbara Cauley and Karen Taft both of Douglas, and several other relatives. Graveside services were

Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Harrell Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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RUSSELL, James Russell

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 13. 1941)

Sergeant James Russell, of Apalachicola, brother of Mrs. F. E. Naughton, of this city, died Wednesday morning at Camp Blanding.

Sgt. Russell had been ill with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Apalachicola Thursday afternoon.

RUSSELL, Mrs. James Russell

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 20. 1941)

Mrs. James Russell, of Apalachicola, mother of Mrs. F. E. Naughton, of this city, died Monday in a Thomasville Hospital, where she

had been ill for about ten days. Mrs. Russell was stricken with illness about three weeks ago at her home from where she was

taken to the hospital. While she was critically ill in the hospital, her son, Sergeant James Russell, Jr., died at Camp Blanding

following a short illness and was buried in Apalachicola. She died without knowing of her spn’s death. Funeral services were held at

Apalachicola Wednesday afternoon. Survivors besides Mrs. Naughton are another daughter, Miss Mayme Russell, one son Billy

Russell and Mr. Russell, husband of the deceased.

RUSSELL, James I. Russell

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 28, 1969 & April 4, 1969)

Funeral services were held Saturday for James I. Russell, age 92, in the First Methodist Church in Apalachicola. Burial was in

Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Russell was a retired merchant in Apalachicola and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Mr.

Russell died Tuesday March 25th in Brigham, Utah. He leaves one son, Mr. C. E. Russell of Madison, and two daughters Mrs. F. E.

Naughton of Madison and Mrs. James Ravsten of Clarkson, Utah; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

RUSSELL, Jeanette Lambert Bonner Russell


Jeanette Lambert Bonner Russell, age 83, of Valdosta, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Jeanette is survived by her husband David Russell, 2 daughters Sharon (Scott) Hudgins of Hahira, GA and Sheila (Jerome)

Griffin of Hoboken, GA; 1 step-daughter Kathy Russell; 6 grandchildren, Stacy (Bryan) Hughes of Valdosta, Michael (Jessica)

Hudgins of Hahira, Laine (LB) Johnson of Waynesville, GA, Chad (Chantel) Hughes of Hortense, GA, Jessica (Houston) Joiner of

Adel, GA, Jason (Kaitlyn) Hudgins of Hahira GA; 14 great-grandchildren, Joshua (Kayla) Rathburn, Jacob Rathburn, Chase

Austin, Claytin and Braetin Hughes, Conner Beasley, Raygen and Weston Carter, Ty Hughes, Kennedy and Preston Hudgins, Lee

and Jacob Joiner; and 1 brother Bill (Frankie) Lambert of Heflin, AL. She is proceeded in death by her late husband Sonny

Bonner; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert; two brothers Glen and Henry Lambert; one sister Judy Hewitt & one sister-in-

law Mary Lambert. Jeanette will have a private burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta, GA. The Russell family is being

served by the caring and compassionate staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.

RUSSELL, Larry Russell

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 August 2017)

Services for Larry Russell, who died August 12, 2017, are Sunday August 20, 2017 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.

RUSSELL, Lela Russell


Mrs. J. A. Busby was called to DeLand by the death of her sister, Mrs. Lela Russell which occurred last week. Funeral services

were held Thursday. Accompanying Mrs. Busby to DeLand were her sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Ivey of Prattville, AL and Mrs.

Margaret Swindall of Camilla, GA. Mrs. Russell is also survived by two brothers, Phil Simmons of Quitman and (UNREADABLE)ian

Simmons of Macon, GA; three daughters and one son.

RUSSELL, Lula Russell


Lula Russell, age 71, passed away December 14, 1971 at the hospital in Madison. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Mamie

Wilson and Mrs. Pearl Williams, both of Madison and Mrs. Alberta Knowles of Savannah, GA; 1 grandchild and a number of other

relatives. Services were held December 22nd at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Cherry Lake, FL.

RUSSELL, Margaret Russell


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Margaret Russell, 75, of Eridu, FL. died Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home. Margaret was born May 9, 1938 in Eridu, FL.

to the late Ed and Mattie Lee (Lewis) Aman. She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Sidney Russell. Mrs. Russell

was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Eridu where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She was a commissioned artist

and in her spare time she enjoyed painting, gardening, gathering wildflowers, fishing, hunting, and genealogy. She is survived by

1 son Brian Russell of Eridu; 2 daughters: LaJean (Allen) Sadler; and Colleen Heard of Colorado; 4 grandsons: Jason Wall, Nick

Sadler, Shea Sadler, and Michael Sadler; 3 granddaughters: Megan Rowell, Kira Sadler, and Shea Williams; and 2 great-

granddaughters: Sara Couey and Madelyn Rowell; and her longtime partner Albert O’Quinn. Funeral services will be held Friday,

September 13, 2013 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Eridu. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady

Grove, FL. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

RUSSELL, Marie Starling Schumacher Braswell Russell

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, December 12, 2013)

Marie Starling Schumacher Braswell Russell passed away on December 12, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was born on

July 5, 1930 in Bartow, FL to her proud parents, Luby Cleo and Effie Donna (Rozier) Starling. She was lovingly adopted by her

parents, Edward John and Lessie (Whidden) Schumacher in 1931 after her birth mother died at a very young age. Following

graduation from Lake Wales High School, she married Rufus Chester (Bill) Braswell, from Donaldsonville, GA, on April 8, 1950.

They were married for 29 years and were blessed with 6 children together. She became the stepmother to Bill’s other children,

Mildred Braswell Randall Manders, Ray Braswell, Eloise Cox Sharp, Nell Cox Johnston, Jody, Thelma and Wilma Lloyd. On

September 9, 1980 she married James (Jim) Madison Russell from Cairo, GA. Marie is survived by her children, Linda Hall

Dorset of Jasper, FL; Pauline (Polly) Burnett of Tallahassee, FL; Christine (Christy) McCain of Bainbridge, GA; Edward (Ed)

Braswell (JoAnne) of Thomasville, GA; Charlene (Charle) Wiley (Ed) of Thomasville, GA and Keith Braswell (Lisa) of Babson Park,

FL. She is survived by her brothers: Conrad Schumacher, Charles, Kenneth and L. C. Starling and her sisters: Dot Autry, Melba

Lambert and Katherine Starling. She was blessed with 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by both parents and husbands; grandson: Travis Eugene Burnett and her sisters: Marita

(Schumacher) Evans; Margaret Starling and Ladonna Starling Harrison. Marie worked in a variety of occupations starting out as

a telephone operator, then working as a salesperson and waitress. Her latest employments were ITT Plastics in Bainbridge, GA

followed by Thomasville Home Furnishings in Thomasville, GA. She was always one to sacrifice her own needs to provide for

others; therefore, after retirement, she did what she does best, she became a caregiver to the elderly and disabled. She was a

kind and selfless woman who loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed

to know her, love her and be loved by her including her church family at Gateway Baptist Church. Funeral services will be on

Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in

Cairo, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gateway Baptist Church, 1020 Remington Avenue, Thomasville,

GA 31792 or Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center, 919 South Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792.

RUSSELL, Patricia Barclay Russell


A celebration of life service for Patricia Barclay Russell will be Saturday at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, Wilson Street,

Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. “Tricia” or “Pat,” as she was affectionately known, was born

March 25, 1947 in Cantre, AL, the first child born to the late Ross and Betty Barclay. She grew up in Homerville where she

attended school in the public system and graduated from Homerville High School. She continued her education at Fort Valley

State University, receiving a bachelor of art degree in home economics in 1971. She relocated to New Brunswick, NJ, after

college and was employed and retired from Marriott Distribution. She was a faithful member of Antioch Christian Church in

New Brunswick, NJ. Recently she and her husband, Paul, moved to Florence, SC. On Sunday (Aug. 9, 2015) the Lord called her

from her earthly home to her heavenly home in Florence, SC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a

brother, Tommy Ross Barclay. Those left to cherish her memory include a devoted husband, Paul Russell; 1 daughter, Subrena

(Charles) Cooper of Homerville; 1 son, Eric W. Barclay of New Brunswick, NJ; 4 grandchildren, Charla, Combra, Nia and Eric Jr.;

1 great-granddaughter, Wynter; an aunt, Ethel Cowser, of Centre, AL; a special devoted niece, Stefferdy Barlow; 2 sisters-in-

law, Marie Barclay and Francis Barclay; and numerous other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral

Home of Homerville.

RUSSELL, Raymond Rufus Russell Jr.


RAYBON — Raymond “Ray” Rufus Russell Jr., age 77, of Raybon passed away Thursday (Aug. 1, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health

in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Macon, his parents were Raymond Rufus Russell Sr. and Susan Denson Russell. He

was also preceded in death by two children, Connie Smith and Eric Smith, and a brother, John D. Russell. He was the owner of

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Golden Isles Seafood Market on St. Simons Island and a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. He loved hunting,

fishing, woodworking and cutting up with everyone. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Janice Russell of Raybon; three

grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Melinda Smith, of Augusta, Tom and Amanda Kennedy, of LaGrange, and Clifton and

Ashley Johnson, of Augusta; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; a sister-in-law, Kennie Russel, of Bonaire; a niece and

her spouse, Heather and Neil Whitaker, of Perry; a nephew and his spouse, Heath and Stacy Russell, of Maryland; and also many

devoted family members. A memorial service was at Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements were with Frye

Funeral Home, Nahunta.

RUSSELL, Robert Lee Russell

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 3rd, 2014)

Robert Lee (Bobby) Russell, age 77, of Thomasville GA passed away on Friday October 3, 2014. Funeral service will be Tuesday

October 7th at Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. Bobby

was born the son of Robert M. Russell and Willie Lee Russell Mathews in Thomasville, GA on March 3rd 1937. He married Cardin

Ackerman on June 20, 1959. Cardin passed away April 17, 2006. Bobby is survived by his children Ashley Hoffman, Lee (Jodi)

Russell, Dillon Russell, Ron (ReJeane) Russell, and Rick Russell; grandchildren Andrew Russell, Christopher Russell, Jonathan

Russell, Auslyn Russell, Annie Hoffman, Cameron Russell (deceased), Micah Russell and Parker Russell; brothers, Ronald (Sheila)

Russell, Gary (Mary Ann) Russell, and Phillip (Geraldine) Russell and their children and grandchildren. Bobby grew up on his

father’s dairy farm. After leaving the dairy, Bobby worked for James McMillan at the Farmer’s Market, and also put in 20 years

at Sears & Roebuck Co. After retiring from Sears, Bobby opened a fruit stand and created a very loyal customer base in the 20

plus years it was in operation. Bobby was known for his generosity, and his desire to help those in need. He would give the last

dollar in his pocket if he thought someone needed it more. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may

be given to First Presbyterian Church.

RUSSELL, Roy Bruce Russell


VALDOSTA — Roy Bruce Russell, 86, died Feb. 11, 2013, at Crosswinds Health and Rehab. Funeral service will be held Friday,

Feb. 15, 2013, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Lake Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Russell was born in Birmingham, Ala., and

moved to Pinetta, Fla., in 1974. He served in World War II and was a Steel Construction Worker, Plaster and Cement Mason,

and Owner Operator of Trucking Co. He was a member of Cherry Lake Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jayne

Russell; four sons, Ronald Bruce Russell, Robert Russell, Donald Russell, and Jeffery Russell; four daughters, Juanita Kavanagh,

Barbara Winnington, Ronda Jayne Harbuck, and Robin Russell Bennett; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-

great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest B. Russell Sr. and Ethel Callan; son, Larry Russell;

brother, Ernest B. Russell Jr.; and sister, Mary Juanita Yeargin. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, Fla., is in charge of

arrangements.

RUSSELL, Rosalie Priest Russell

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 14th, 2012)

Rosalie Priest Russell of Tallahassee, formerly of Madison, Florida, died on Feb. 12, 2012 in Sarasota. Visitation will be on

Wednesday, February 15, from 10-11 a.m. at the Old First Baptist Church of Madison. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment

will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. Survivors include her son, Van P. Russell of Apalachicola, Ann R. Horton of Sarasota,

three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, C.E. (Bill) Russell, her

parents Rosalie Noegel Priest and Van H. Priest, and two sisters Eunice Clark and MaryVan Studstill King. Rosalie was a

graduate of Madison High School and Brenau Women’s College where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She was

involved in a lifetime of civic, educational, and First Baptist Church activities back in her active days. In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL. 32308 Beggs Funeral Home, Apalachee

Chapel, (850) 942-2929 is in charge of arrangements.

RUSSELL, Reid Russell


Word has been received here of the death of Reid Russell of St. Augustine. He was the oldest son of Mr. George Russell of

Madison who passed away a few years ago. He was born here in Madison and spent most of his life here, having moved to St.

Augustine several years ago. He was a brother of Lewis Russell of St. Augustine who is brother-in-law of Mrs. E. L. Edwards and

uncle of Mrs. Jesse Hughey, both of Madison. Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, the former Miss Rose Lee Webb of Lee; and

many other relatives here. Funeral services were held in St. Augustine Thursday.


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RUSSELL, Walter C. Russell

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 17 April 2016)

Services for the Rev. Walter C. Russell of Thomasville are Saturday, April 23, 2016, at New Covenant Church. The Rev. Russell

died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his residence. Born April 7, 1958 in Reno, NV, he was the son of Gloria Villeveces Fulghum of

Harlingen, TX and the late Homer Dale Russell. He was a graduate of Christ For The Nations of Dallas, TX, with an associate’s

degree in theology. He was an interpreter, translator and minister for Kingdom Seekers School and Ministry. On June 2, 1984 in

North Haven, Connecticut, he married Cathy Russell of Thomasville. He was a member of Hebron Fellowship and president and

co-founder of S-T-R-E-T-C-H ministries. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Russell of Thomasville; 5 daughters, Juliana Dawn

Russell of Thomasville, Jordana Dale Russell of Atlanta, Jana Danielle (Cody) Mohr of Thomasville, Joana Dacey Russell of

Thomasville, Jaciana Danise Russell of Thomasville; granddaughter, Evangeline Ever Mohr of Thomasville; sister, Jackie

Gonzales of Tampa, FL; brothers, Homer Dale (Esperanza) Russell, II of Connecticut, Francis (Elizabeth) Russell of Dallas, TX;

sister, Gloria (Rod) Bishop of Harlingen, TX; his mother, Gloria Villeveces Fulghum of Harlingen, TX; and numerous nieces and

nephews and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and a stepfather, Robert Fulghum. In lieu of flowers

memorials may be made to S-T-R-E-T-C-H Ministries P.O. Box 555, Thomasville, GA 31799. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is

handling the arrangements.

RUSSELL, Willie Newton Russell

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 September 2017)

Mr. Willie Newton Russell, age 76, passed away on September 8, 2017. Willie was born April 8, 1941 in Eridu, FL to Hardy N

Russell and Rena Cruce Russell. Willie was a Christian who loved His Lord and tried to honor Him to the best of his ability. Willie

was preceded in death by his parents Hardy N Russell and Rena Cruce Russell, brothers Charlie, Sidney, Everet, Leroy Russell

and his sister Josephine Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mrs. Linda Russell; three children: Maria (Clint) Jones,

Ronnie D. (Rachel) Russell, and Claudia Russell; grandchildren Taylor Buckley, Levi Morgan, Landon Morgan, and Kylie Jones; two

brothers, RC (Barbara) Russell and Homer (Bernice) Russell, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be

held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards

in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

RUTH, Linnie Brenson Ruth

(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia June 1st, 2012)

A funeral for Linnie Brenson Ruth was held Thursday at Calvary United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Richard Gifford, the

Rev. John Brigmond, the Rev. Jimmy Ruth and the Rev. Danny Sapp officiating. Serving as pallbearers were James Fullard, Kent

Bly, Eugene Corbitt, Michael Ayinde, James Jordan and David Dickson. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was

in charge of arrangements.

RUTH, Mildred C. Ruth


Mrs. Mildred C. “Mema” Ruth, age 77, passed away Thursday October 1, 2009, at Satilla Regional Medical Center following an

extended illness. She was a native of Douglas, GA but had lived most of her life in Ware County. She was the daughter of the

late Ben Carver and Nola Marie Johnson Carver. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter: Carla Sheys; sister: Addie

Mae Lott; brothers: Chester Carver, Jed Carver and Ben Carver, Jr. She retired from the production department of King

Edward Cigar in 1977 after 24 years of service and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Douglas. Survivors include her

husband: Sterling Ruth of Waycross; 2 daughters: Cathy (Dub) Gardner of Hazlehurst and Janice Lucas (Gary Bashlor) of

Baxley; 1 son: Larry (Lavada) Gillis of Waycross; 1 sister: Lois Thompson of Salt Springs, FL; 9 grandchildren: Linda (Derrick)

Franklin of Jesup, Larry (Gina) Gillis, Jr. of Patterson, Carl (Melissa) Williford, Jr. of Blackshear, Dustin (Wendy) Williford of

Waycross, Jason (Janice) Dixon of Waynesville, David (Stephanie) Gardner, Jacob Gardner and James (Candace) Gardner all of

Hazlehurst, and Kayli Clark of Waynesville, GA; 15 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held

Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Music Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers memorials may be

made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

RUTHERFORD, Alice Eloise Sevor Rutherford

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing June 28, 2012

Alice Eloise Sevor Rutherford, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will

be 3:00 PM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Lee First Baptist Church with burial at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday,

June 29, from 6 – 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel. She is survived by her husband: Leroy Douglas Rutherford Sr.,


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2 children: Leroy Douglas Rutherford Jr., and Darleen Rutherford Taylor (Rob); 6 grandchildren,: Bill Rutherford, Maria

Rutherford Gilbert, Robin Taylor, Kristina Rutherford Gilbert, Michelle Taylor and Samantha Rutherford and eight great-

grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Martha Alice Rutherford, parents: Dollie Mae and William “Bill”

Sevor, four brothers: Willie, Paul, Jimmie, and Gene Sevor, and two sisters: Louise Dunlap and Dot Holley. In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1135 E US 90, Madison, Florida 32340 or to Macedonia Cemetery Fund, 5539 E

US Hwy 90, Lee, Florida 32059

RUTHERFORD, Billie Justine Rutherford

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing July 7, 2010)

Billie Justine Rutherford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2010 at Hospice Haven Care, Lake City. Billie was

born in Columbus, Ohio on Jan. 2, 1928, and was the proud daughter of the late Blanche Gertrude and John Henry White. Billie

had five brothers, Kenneth J. White, Erskine J. White, Wesley J. White, James S. White and Charles M. White, all whom

preceded her in death; and five sisters, Martha B. Hendrickson of Darlington, Ind., Dorothy Jean Harris of Centerburg, Ohio,

Mural S. Parks, also of Centerburg, Ohio, Betty G. Waggoner and another sister, Mary, who preceded her in death. Billie is

survived by her beloved husband of nearly 20 years, David F. Rutherford of Lee; and children, Sharon Caruthers and husband

Bryan of Ocala, Bill Lane of St. Claude, Joe Rutherford and James Rutherford, both of Madison, Barbara Brock and husband

Harold of Day, Sandra R. Bagwell of Burnsville, N.C. and Tony L. Rutherford and wife Teresa, also of Burnsville, N.C. Billie loved

and felt very blessed to have shared her life with 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 39 nieces and nephews and many

more great-nieces and great-nephews. During Billie's journey of life, she worked for the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department as a

matron and was a dental assistant and worked for Dr. Robert Mapleton for many years. After moving to the North Florida area,

Billie worked as a surgical technician with Dr. Carry at Santa Fe Hospital in Live Oak.

Billie was a member of Lee First Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary of Lake City. Billie's love for animals led her

to adopt and own many pets throughout her life. She was also a wonderful caretaker to the many people whose lives she

touched. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Lee First

Baptist Church in Lee.

RUTHERFORD, Cole Mathew Rutherford

(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 1 June 2015)

Cole Mathew Rutherford, age 28, died Wednesday, May 27, in Newberry, FL. Memorial service was Monday, June 1, at Beggs

Funeral Home. He was born in Gainesville, FL and lived in Lee most of his life. He attended Melody Christian Center in Live Oak,

FL. He is survived by his father, Joe Rutherford of Walsenbury, CO; 3 brothers: John Rutherford and Daniel Rutherford both

of Day, FL. and Amir Mesry of Atlanta, GA; his grandfather, David Rutherford of Lee; and a grandmother, Patsy Payne of

Madison. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RUTHERFORD, David Franklin Rutherford


Mr. David Franklin Rutherford, age 79, passed away on April 12, 2017 in Lake City, Florida. A memorial service was held at Lee

First Baptist Church on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born in Lee where he had lived most of his life. Three sons survive him:

Joe David (C. J.) of Walsenburg, CO, James Franklin Rutherford of Mayo, FL, Tony Lee (Theresa) Rutherford of Burnsville, NC;

two daughters, Barbara (Harold) Brock of Mayo, FL and Sandy (Danny) Porter of Burnsville, NC; one sister, Virginia Allen of

Bonifay, FL; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Billie Rutherford, his grandson

Cole Rutherford, his parents, Frank and Rosalie Rutherford, and brothers, Johnny Rutherford, Carl Rutherford, and sisters

Dorothy Barrs and Elizabeth Rutherford. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison assisted the family with arrangements.

RUTHERFORD, Dorothy LaTrelle Rutherford


Dorothy LaTrelle Rutherford, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She died peacefully and in

caring hands at Lake Park Nursing Home in Madison, FL. Dorothy was born in Douglas, GA, on March 21, 1929. She lived the

biggest part of her life in Coleman, FL, with her loving husband William Rutherford, who predeceased her. She was a born again

Christian and a member of Trinity Baptist church in Coleman. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents

Calvin and Elizabeth Yawn, four brothers W. C. Yawn, G. W. Yaw, Clarence Yawn and Talmadge Yawn; three sisters, Stella

Hargrove, Hazel Lamb and Mildred Corbett. She is survived by three sisters: Mary Bagley (children & families), Thelma Cothren

(Kathy, Johnny & children), Doris and James Taylor (Michelle & Taylor); niece Ruth Walker (children & families); nephew Tommy

& Teresa Corbett (children & families); niece Sybil and Roger Powell (children & families); niece Christy and Ned Hansen (Tracy

& family); brother-in-law Obed and Joann Lamb (Nathan); sister-in-law Doris and Ernest Harvey (Calvin)and cousin Pete

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Hargrove 9children & families), and many other family and friends. Graveside services will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Wildwood,

FL on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flower, donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to Big bend

Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 or the Gideon’s International, PO Box 511, Lee FL 32059. Beggs

Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.

RUTHERFORD, Mattie Elizabeth Rutherford


Mattie Elizabeth Rutherford was born November 12th, 1929, and died in St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, Friday,

May 10th, 1946 of a serious kidney ailment. The funeral was Sunday afternoon in Macedonia Church, after which she was laid to

rest in the cemetery there. She leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rutherford, two sisters,

Mrs. Edgar Barrs and Virginia Rutherford, one brother David, also one brother-in-law, Mr. Edgar Barrs, and a nephew and a

niece, all of Lee, FL.

RUTHERFORD, Mitchell A. Rutherford


Mitchell A. Rutherford, age 71, passed away Thursday in the local hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Rutherford was a

lifelong resident of Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Rutherford, a pioneer family of the county. He had

been engaged in farming most of his life. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bess Young Rutherford, of Lee; one daughter, Mrs. C. H.

Tibbals, of Madison; two sons, M. A. Rutherford, Jr., of Dothan, AL and L. F. Rutherford, of Lee; eight grandchildren; two

sisters, Mrs. Grace Frier and Mrs. Fannie Lamb, both of Madison; one brothers, O. S. Rutherford, of Lake Wales, and other

relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home.

Elmer’s Notes: Even though the obituary does not give a burial location - from the Madison County Burial Records we find a

Mitchell A. Rutherford, Sr. born 20 October 1890 and died 14 December 1961 interred at Macedonia Cemetery near Lee.

RUTHERFORD, Sam Rutherford


Sam Rutherford, a former Madisonian died suddenly, apparently of a heart attack, Thursday night, Feb 25th, at his home near

Lakeland. Mr. Rutherford had a store and filling station and cottages there. At one time he was candidate for Sheriff in the

county.

RUTKOWSKI. Torri Joann Caldwell-Rutkowski


Torri Joann Caldwell-Rutkowski passed peacefully on to a better place, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the

age of 51, after a short battle with acute liver complications. She was born on June 13, 1959. She graduated from Terry Parker

High in 1977 and studied Cosmetology. She went on to work at AT&T for 17 years. She loved animals and was known for her five

cats whom she divided her attention among equally. She loved feeding the birds and the squirrels in her front yard, as animals

were just drawn to her. She was a loving, caring daughter and mother who would, given the chance and ability, do anything for

anyone. She will be missed forever. She was predeceased by her father, Robert W. Caldwell, grandparents, Joanna Stalvey

Kirkland Lourcey and J.C. Kirkland. She leaves behind her loving mother Betty Jo (Bob); her two beautiful children, Jordan

Joannah (Kacee) and Colton Cuyler (Christina); her natural father, Robert Owens (Kathy); her two brothers, Terry and Robert

Caldwell (Cami); her half-sister, Diane; one niece and nephew, Brittany and Trey Caldwell, and numerous other relatives. Funeral

Services were held Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home. Interment followed in Arlington Park

cemetery. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home served the family.

RUTLAND, Camilla Vionne Rutland


Services for Camilla Vionne Rutland of Thomasville are Tuesday May 23, 2017, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home and interment

follows in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Rutland died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Thomasville Health and Rehab. Born February 18,

1942 at Miccosukee, FL, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar Long and Irene Collins Long. On November 5, 1965 in

Metcalf, GA, she married Henry G. Rutland. She worked for Warners, a secretary at MR&R Truck Lines and a member of

Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry G. Rutland of Thomasville; sister, Betty Ann (Byrl) Barclay of

Thomasville; brother, William (Pam) Long of Austell; nieces and nephews, Candi Crowley, Scott and Natalie Brady, Stephanie

Everett, Justin and Dawn Barclay, Dewayne and Kristy Franks, Robert and Judy Fitgerald, Daphne Martin and Tom and Angie

Stokes.

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RUTLEDGE, John Wendall Rutledge

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 3 September 2018)

Mr. John Wendall Rutledge, age 82, of Mayo, passed away on September 3, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. John was born December

18, 1935 in Polk County, FL to James Edward Rutledge and Mary Jane Rutledge. John honorably served our country in the United

States Army and was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his working life and enjoyed

hunting arrowheads, gardening, and hunting. He was preceded in death by; his parents; 2 sons, Michael and Ivan Rutledge; 1

daughter, Katherine Jenkins; and 2 brothers, James and Abraham Rutledge. He is survived by 3 sons, John Wendall Rutledge

Jr., Eric Rutledge, and Chris Rutledge; 3 daughters, Phyllis Moore, Myra Corbo, and Holly Rutledge; 1 brother, Edward Rutledge;

6 sisters, Lavond Stein, Mary Higdon, Ila Green, Sue Guess, Ethel Ralph, and Bobbie Jean Smith; as well as a host of

grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday, September 6,

2018 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.

RUTTAN, Melvin Lewis Ruttan

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 28 August 2015)

Madison: Melvin Lewis Ruttan, age 87, of Cherry Lake went home to be with his Lord Friday, August 28, 2015 at Lake Park of

Madison Nursing Home. Funeral services were Monday, August 31, 2015 at Cherry Lake United Methodist Church, with burial at

Cherry Lake United Methodist Cemetery. He was born in Kalkaska County, MI on December 31, 1927 to Ward and Marjorie

Ruttan. He was a barber and retired from Cecil Field Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL. Upon moving to Cherry Lake in

January of 1999, he worked part time at Jimmy Roebuck’s Barber Shop. He is survived by his wife of 26 years: Patricia Ruttan

of Cherry Lake; 1 daughter; Ruth R. (Carl) Dennis of Eagle River, Alaska; 1 son: David (Sharon) Ruttan of Jacksonville, FL; 2

step-daughters: Jennie (Bob) LaChance of Parrish, FL; Karen Callon of Jacksonville, FL; 1 step-son: Robb Fishback of

Jacksonville, FL; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Beverly Gustke of Port Huron, MI and numerous nieces

and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Cherry Lake United Methodist Church Building

Fund or Big Bend Hospice.

RYAN, Dorothy Geneva Ryan


Graveside services for Dorothy “Dot” Geneva Ryan of Boston, GA, are Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Harmony Primitive Baptist

Church Cemetery in Brooks County. Mrs. Ryan died Friday, Oct. 8 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1930, in

Thomas County, she was a daughter of the late Ivey Cannon and Edith Matthews. On Sept. 11, 1948, she married James Robert

Ryan of Boston. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Barwick, GA. Survivors include

daughter and son-in-law, Frankie Gainous and Tony of Albany; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Ryan and Emily of Thomasville;

granddaughters, Kim Haskins, Debbie Waldrep (Cliff) of Cairo, Debbie Jeanette (Jason) of Tallahassee, FL; grandsons, T.J.

Gainous of Albany, Bobby Ryan (Saran) of Thomasville, Billy Ryan of Valdosta, Carl Williams of Thomasville; sisters, Pauline

Smith (Jim) of Thomasville, Betty Lindsey of Plant City, FL, Willa Mitchem of Minden, NV, Barbara Clements (Chuck) of Lamont,

FL, Francis Brumbley (Donald) of Lamont, FL; and brothers, Lonnie Cannon (Pat) of LaPine, OR. and Rodney Cannon (B.J.) of

Perry, FL. She was preceded in death by one son, Bill Ryan; and two brothers, Charlie Cannon and Ivey F. Cannon Jr.

RYAN, James Robert Ryan


Services for James Robert “Red” Ryan of Thomasville are Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel

and interment is in Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Barwick. Mr. Ryan died Sunday, March 27, at Glenn-Mor

Nursing Home. Born April 20, 1924, in Tupelo, MS, he was the son of the late Robert Clarence Ryan and Lizzie Jane Born. On

Sept. 11, 1948, he married Dorothy Geneva Cannon who preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2010. He graduated from Thomas

Technical College and was maintenance and general HVAC technician for the Thomas County Board of Education for 34 years. He

was a member of Harmony Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Frankie Gainous and Tony of

Albany; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Ryan and Emily of Thomasville; granddaughters, Kim Haskins of Gray, Debbie Waldrep

and Cliff of Cairo, Debbie Jeanette and Jason of Tallahassee, FL; grandsons, T.J. Gainous of Albany, Bobby Ryan & Saran of

Thomasville, Billy Ryan of Valdosta, Carl Williams of Thomasville; sister, Ann Womble of Thomasville; and sister, Barbara Newell

of Dixie. He was preceded in death by a son, Bill Ryan; and a brother, Randall Ryan; and a sister, Edna Burns.

RYAN, John J. Ryan Jr.

(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 19 June 2018)

John J. Ryan Jr., age 68, passed away on June 19, 2018 in Gainesville, FL. He was born September 15, 1949 in Washington, DC to

John James Ryan Sr. and Marian Spidell Ryan. John honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam

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War. He was an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church. John worked with the Florida Department of Corrections as a

Correctional Officer until he retired after 22 years of service. John was an avid Florida Gator fan and enjoyed all sports. He

loved to cook for his family and church members. He ministered to others by being a caregiver in times of need. John loved to

travel and see the world. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. He was preceded in death by his

father John James Ryan Sr. and mother Marian Ryan (Spidell). John is survived by his wife of 37 years Sandy Ryan (Miller);

children Lisa Ryan, Kristin (Joe) Dziensis, Kelly (Ken) Toner, Stacey (Brody) Herring, Eric (Monique) Welch, Andy (Stacy) Welch;

siblings Jim Ryan, Bob Ryan, Francis (Bob) Stone, Mary (Al) Saia, grandchildren Michael and Dylan Welch, Kadin Toner, Addie

and Trent Welch, Dawson and Brice Herring, Hannah Dziensis, Tiana Thompson, Keesha Fronterra, Sierra and Makayla

Sherburne, 3 great grandchildren as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at

Burns Funeral Home in Madison. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund 4730 SW CR

360 Madison, Florida 32340 or Wounded Warrior Project.

RYAN, Lillie Ruth Smith Ryan

(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, March 11, 2014)

Services for Lillie Ruth Smith Ryan of Boston, GA, are Friday, March 14, 2014, at Boston Baptist Church where she was a

member. Interment is in Boston City Cemetery. Mrs. Ryan died Tuesday, March 11, at The Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born

July 31, 1927, in Barwick, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Smith and Carmel Hurst Smith. She maintained and

managed the hunting lodge at Greenwood Plantation. On March 24, 1946, she married Allen Randle Ryan Sr. who preceded her in

death on Feb. 26, 2003. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Gale Ryan (Paul Harrell) of Boston; a son, Allen Randle Ryan, Jr.

(Sherri Barnes) of Boston; grandsons, Chadwick Allen Ryan (Jennifer), Brandon Jerrell Ryan (Shelly) all of Thomasville; two

great-grandchildren, Breanna Karen Ryan, Hunter Ray Ryan; 3 brothers, James H. Smith, William “Billy” Smith, Laverne Smith

(Kathryn) all of Boston; and 1 sister, Melba Cochran of Boston.

RYAN, Patricia Ann Ryan

(Abstracted from the 20 November 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)

Patricia Ann Ryan, age 67, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Coffee Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ryan was born on January 11, 1951, in Ocilla, GA, the daughter of the late Robert Edward McReady and Ruby Poole

McReady. She retired from Graphic Design and Print Shop and was a member New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her

parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy McReady, Jimmy McReady and Gary McReady. Survivors include

two daughters, Renee Horne and Jennifer Ryan, both from Savannah, GA; two sisters, Brenda Turner of Broxton, GA, and

Earline Reeves of Fitzgerald, GA; grandchild, Savanna Carver of Savannah, GA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services

were Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at New Hope Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RYANS, Prince Ryans

(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida May 2, 2013)

Prince Ryans, 89, of Greenville, FL passed away at home on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was a World War II Veteran, retired

farmer and member of Young Reaper Missionary Baptist Church. Joint funeral services for Mr. Ryans and his sister, Mrs. Patty

Ryans Moore, 94, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, with burial at Bellamy Cemetery.

Viewing-visitation is Saturday 3-7:30 p.m. at Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553. Mr. Ryans was one of 11 children, of which

only one, Mrs. Sadie Ryans McCray, age 99, is now living. Also surviving him is his niece-caretaker, Janie (William) Jackson of

Blitchton, FL.

RYCROFT, Laura Hicks Rycroft


Laura Hicks Rycroft, age 74, died Thursday in the local hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Rycroft was the daughter of the late

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Perry Raines. She was born in Hamilton County but had lived most of her life in Madison County. She was a

member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, W. T. Rycroft of Madison; two sons, Teford O. Hicks of

Winter Park, FL; and Leonard Hicks of San Jose, CA; one sister, Mrs. Alphia Smith of Ocala; and one grandchild. Funeral

services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.

RYCROFT, Mary Elizabeth Rycroft


Mary Elizabeth Rycroft, age 77, of Cherry Lake died Tuesday December 26th. She was born in Crisp County, GA April 28, 1890.

Mrs. Rycroft was a registered nurse for many years. Survivors are her husband, W. T. Rycroft of Cherry Lake; one daughter,

Mrs. Robert M. Olds of Jacksonville; and one grandson and one granddaughter; one brother, E. R. Nipper of Isle, MN; four

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sisters, Mrs. J. O. Milligan of Chattahoochee; Mrs. Ashley King and Mrs. Robert Clock both of Ft Pierce, and Mrs. Don Gunn of

Melrose Park, IL. Funeral services will be held Friday (today) at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Cherry Lake Cemetery.

RYE, Barton L. “Burton” Rye

(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Aug 22nd, 2011)

Barton L. “Burton” Rye, age 55, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at his home in Lee. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday,

August 24, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Corinth Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday,

August 23, 2011, at the funeral home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a faithful servant of the Lord. He

retired from VSU and was an active member of Beulah Baptist Church where he assisted the Pastor. He was a U.S. Army

veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Bennett Rye; one daughter, Leann Wirick (Shannon) of Lee; four sons, Barton

Rye, Jr. (Mitzi) of Sopchoppy, Mike Woods (Wendy) of Tifton, Ga., Johnny Woods (Leslie) of Lenox, Ga., and Donnie Woods of

Lenox, Ga.; two sisters, Betty Hunter (William) of Vero Beach and Belinda Chason (Carlos) of Tallahasssee; two brothers, Bobby

Rye (Annette) and Benny Rye (Lonette) both of Lee; and eight grandchildren, Shan, Victoria, Stetson, Ada, Kegan, Melanna,

Nathan, and Abigail. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Myrtice Rye. In lieu of flowers, donations may be

made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 52, Lee, Florida 32059.

RYE, Benny Rye

(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, September 10, 2013)

Benny Rye, age 66, died September 6, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. Benny has finished his journey here on earth

and has gone on to be with the Lord. Services were held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, with burial at

Corinth Cemetery, Lee. FL. Benny served in the US Army for two years during the 1960’s and owned his own business for a few

years, before retiring as a Correctional Officer in 2005 with the Madison Correctional Institution. He was an active member of

Beulah Baptist Church of Lee. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Lonette Rye of Lee; 1 son: Randy Rye (Tina) of Jasper, GA;

1 daughter: Stacey Donaldson of Lee; 7 grandchildren: Tyler, Ashley, and Jesse Donaldson of Lee, Kristin and Landon Rye of

Jasper, GA; and Dylan and Megan Hammett of Valdosta, GA, and South Carolina, along with a host of nieces and nephews; 1

brother, Bobby Rye (Annette) of Lee; 2 sisters: Betty Hunter (Willie) of Vero Beach and Belinda Chason (Carlos) of Tallahassee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Myrtice Rye, his younger brother Barton Rye, and an infant sister, Barbara.

RYE, Dorothy Lee Rye


Mrs. Dorothy Lee Rye, age 72, passed away at her home in Lee, FL. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Beggs

Funeral Home. Interment will be at Corinth Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Lee, FL. Mrs. Rye was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist

Church in Madison, FL. She enjoyed listening to her scanner and loved doing crossword puzzles. She was predeceased by her

husband, Roscoe Rye, and by her parents, Avner Jack and Evelyn Skinner Lee. She is survived by four daughters, Denise Rye,

Lee, Victoria (Gene) Tyre, Madison, Robin Duncan, Live Oak, and Wendy (Jimmy) Reynolds of Lee; four brothers, Kenny Lee, Paul

Lee, Freddie Lee, and Keith Lee; three sisters, Janet Crawford, Faye Bowen, and Karen Varnes; grandchildren, Tori, Trace,

Samantha, Patrick, Taylor, Gene, Jr., Amber, Jimmy, Selena, Jonathan, Alyssa, Nathan, and Troy; and great grandchildren,

"Little Man," Brayleigh, Hannah, Colton, Alisha, and Bryant, and Alexis.

RYE, Fred Rye


Fred Rye, age 51 years, a lifetime resident of this county, engaged in farming, died here Saturday June 15. He is survived by

four brothers, Walter Rye, Berry Rye and Pasco Rye, all of Madison, and Monroe Rye, of Kissimmee; and two sisters, Mrs. W. R.

Jordan, of Lake Wales; and Mrs. L. V. Hale, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Monday at Corinth Primitive Baptist

Church with interment in the church cemetery.

RYE, Mrs. Joe Rye

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14. 1941)

Our community was saddened Monday morning, February 3rd to hear of the death of Mrs. Joe Rye. She was born January 2nd, at

Lee, Florida, where she spent most of her life. She leaves to mourn her going her husband, Mr. Joe Rye, and seven children:

Fred, Berry, Walter, Annie, Pasco and Monroe Rye and Mrs. Robert Jordan, also two granddaughters and three brothers, Will

and Walter Haven of Cairo, GA, and Asberry Haven of River Junction, FL. One sister preceded her in death/ She was laid to

rest in Corinth Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The loved ones have our sympathy.


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RYE, Lou Ella Lynch Rye

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 8 February 2008)

Mrs. Lou Ella Lynch Rye, 83 died Thursday, January 17, 2008, in Madison. A memorial service will be Monday February 22,

2008, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Lee. Donations may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church Music Fund, c/o Junior Smith,

Treasurer, 704 NE Yellow Pine Ave., Madison, FL 32340. She was born in Apopka where she had lived most of her life before

moving to Madison County in 1975. She was a Greyhound Bus agent and also an office manager for a gas company. She was a

member of the Madison County Historical Society, Madison County Genealogical Society and was also the church historian at

Macedonia where she was instrumental in restoring the old church organ. She is survived by a step-son, Henry Rye of Madison;

2 step-daughters, Phyllis Young of Pittsburg, VA, and Linda Rohn of Winter Park; several nieces and nephews among those Roger

Meyer of Apopka, Sonya “Sunnie” Branch of Lafayette, LA, and Buddy McCormick of Sevierville, TN, Barbara Johnson of

Apopka, Charles Ed Lynch of Colorado, Becky Messer of New Smyrna Beach, David Barber of Tampa, Kathy Kuhlman, Mary

Thomas, William Stricker, all of Cincinnati, OH; great-nieces and nephews; step-children; step great-grandchildren and step-

great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Rye; and step-son Harvey Rye, Jr., and also a

sister Leota Meyer.

RYE, Roscoe Lee Rye

(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, March 14, 2008)

Mr. Roscoe Lee Rye, age 61, of Lee, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2008. Services were held Monday, March 10, at

Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Burial was at Corinth Cemetery in Lee. Mr. Rye. was born on December 18, 1946, in Madison

County, the son of the late Pasco Rye and Bethana Mae Hale Rye. He had lived in Madison County most of his life, recently

moving to Wellborn. He served in the US Army and Army Reserve. He was a truck driver and a member of the Midway Baptist

Church in Lee. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy Lee Rye of Wellborn; 4 daughters, Denise Rye Beahr of Old Town;

Vicie Rye Tyre of Jasper, Robin Rye Ducan and Wendy Rye Reynolds both of Lee; 2 brothers, Hazel Rye and Roy Rye both of

Lee; 3 sisters, Mozella Phillips, Bertha Jean Phillips and Susan Rye all of Lee; 12 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews,

cousins and other relatives. Though he may be gone, he will never be forgotten. We will always remember his kind and generous

heart and the way he always put others before himself, whether family, friend or stranger.

RYE, William Berton Rye, Jr.


William Berton Rye, Jr., a former resident of Madison County, died Sunday in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Rye was the son of the late

W. B. and Mollie Rye, pioneer families of the Macedonia area. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived in

Jacksonville 25 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Margery Tidwell Rye, one sister, Mrs. Mabel R. Couture of Miami and one

brother, Harvey E. Rye of Apopka, FL. Graveside services were held June 17th at Macedonia Cemetery.

RYE, William Henry Rye Sr.

(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 17 May 2018)

Mr. William Henry Rye, Sr., age 69, passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at Lake Park of Madison in Madison, FL. A graveside

service will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Macedonia Church Cemetery in Lee, FL. Mr. Rye was born March 23, 1949 in Madison

to Alice Jarvis Rye and Harvey Edward Rye, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He loved fishing, gardening and

providing for his family. He was a Baptist. He is survived by a son, William Henry (Debbi) Rye, Jr., Madison, two sisters, Phyllis

Young, Tangerine, FL, and Linda Rohn, Winter Park, FL, four grandchildren, Brinson, Braydon, Easton, and Emory Rye; and the

mother of his children, Rose Sherrill Rye, Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and

Shriners.

RYKARD, George Frank Rykard, Jr.


Madison: George Frank Rykard, Jr., age 84, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home. Funeral services were Tuesday, February

2, 2016 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. He was born in Aucilla, FL on November 7, 1931 to

the late George Frank and Beulah Bishop Rykard. He lived most of his life in Madison, and was a member of Rocky Springs

United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime board member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. He is a 1950 graduate of Madison

High School. He served as a radio operator in the US Air Force in 1952. He was a certified contractor for over sixty years. He

built many homes and businesses throughout Madison County and beyond. Frank was happiest when working and spending time

with his family. He loved people and spent a lot of time helping others. He is survived by his wife: Peggy Overby Rykard of

Madison; 3 sons: Jeff (Terri) Rykard of Madison, Mike (Regina) Rykard of Tallahassee, and Steve (Betsy) Rykard of Madison; 1

sister: Ann Rykard Yates of Woodland, AL; 8 grandchildren: Taylor, Dillon, Loren, Lydia, Lindsey, Nicolas, Eric, and Hank and

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three nieces.

RYLAND, Gussie Ryland

(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 6 September 2018)

Mrs. Gussie Ryland, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Madison, Florida. A graveside service was

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Mrs. Ryland was born and raised in Madison. At the age of 26, she

moved to Groveland, FL for one and one-half years. After living in Alabama, she has lived in Madison for the past twenty

years. She was employed in the truck farming and vegetable industry most of her life. She was preceded in death by her

parents, Gip and Annie Bell Hill Fox. She is survived by two sons, Aubrey Howard and Henry Lee Howard both of Webster,

FL, two daughters: Nancy Smith of Geneva, AL and Christine Lofton, Webster, FL; four sisters, Carolyn Pinson, Port

Arthur, TX, Sally Bennefield, Quitman, GA, Pauline Fender, Madison, FL, and Juanita Russell, Tallahassee, FL; two

brothers; Buddy Fox, Madison, FL and Johnny Fox, Lee, FL; seven grandchildren, and many great -grandchildren. Beggs

Funeral Home in Madison, Florida assisted the family with arrangements.

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