 State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS," Friday, July 10, 1885, REGINA KEMPSON BRANDENBURG, The remains of Mrs. Rufus K. Brandenburg, of Haralson, were brought to this place from Milledgeville on Sunday morning, and carried from here to her home. The deceased was about thirty-seven years of age, and had been in ill health for some time. (Note: She is buried at Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, along side her husband and his second wife, Martha) |
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 7, 1926, Page Seven, EFFIE L. RAGSDALE,
Mrs. Effie Ragsdale Passes in Atlanta
Mrs. Effie L. Ragsdale, 47, died at her home in Atlanta Saturday
night at 7 o'clock. The body was brought to Griffin Saturday
night and funeral services were held from Midway Methodist church
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Norton, Sr., officiated.
Burial was in the church yard with Haisten Brothers, funeral
directors, in charge.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D. L. Partain, Thomaston;
and Miss Ethel Ragsdale, Atlanta; two sons, Will Ragsdale, Thomaston,
and Edd Ragsdale, Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Roebuck, Atlanta
and Mrs. Ida Elrod, Anderson, S. C.; and four brothers, C. W.
Bailey, Thomaston; J. D. Bailey, Atlanta; W. J. Bailey, Birmingham,
and T. H. Bailey, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Monday, July 12, 1926, Page One, SILAS SYLVESTER COGGIN,
Prominent Pike Farmer Passes Silas Sylvester Coggin, on of the
most prominent farmers of Pike County, died suddenly at his home
about four miles west of Williamson Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
He had been ill for several days, but after eating a hearty breakfast
early Sunday morning expressed himself as feeling better than
he had for sometime, but in a few minutes dropped dead.
Mr. Coggin is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ora Ridley, of
Williamson, and Mrs. Annie Pryor, of Griffin; one son, Andrew
Coggin of illiamson; one brother, Josephus Coggin, of Hollonville.
Funeral Services for Mr. Coggin were held from his late residence
Monday afternoon at 3 O'clock. Rev. D. A. Bindle, of Griffin
officiated. Burial
was in the Coggin Cemetery, with Haisten Brothers in charge.
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State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN
DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 14, 1926, Page One, WILLIAM HARRIS DANIEL,
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Daniel Dies Funeral services for William Harris, seven months old son of Mr and Mrs
H. R. Daniel, who died Monday at their home, 923 W. Solomon street Tuesday night at 9 o'clock, were held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o.clock. Rev. O. K. Cull officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion cemetary near Zetella, with Haisten Brothers, funeral directors, in charge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Sara, Mattie, and Rebecca, two brothers, James and DeWitt, two half-brothers, Grady and L. G., and two half-sisters, Lillian and Lois.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 19, 1926, Page One, MISS. EUNICE JOHNSON,
Miss Eunice Johnson Dies at Home Here Miss Eunice Johnson,
33, died at her home, 521 Bell street, Monday morning at 8 o.clock,
after an illness of several weeks In addition to her mother Mrs
M. E. Odom, she is survived by one brother, J. J. Johnson, of
Griffin, and three half-sisters, Mrs. A. B. Kendall, and Mrs.
J. A. Bostwick, of Atlanta, and Miss Estelle Odom, of Griffin.
Funeral services will be held from the home Monday night at 7
o'clock.
Rev. J. A. Drewry will officiate. Burial will be in the Union
City cemetery in Cambless Tuesday morning, with Haisten Brothers,
funeral directors, in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, September 01, 1926, page 4, R. BRYCE CRAWFORD,
Concord Man is Killed As Car Is Overturned CONCORD, Ga.,
Sept. 1. -- R. Bryce Crawford, of this city, was killed last
night about ten o'clock when an automobile in which he was riding
was overturned on the highway just north of Molena. He had been
to Molena to see a dentist and in company with J. C. Irvin, Jr.,
was returning home driving a light touring car.
The car was defective some way and steered with difficulty and
at a point where the road is crooked, narrow and with deep ditches
on either side he lost control and the car turned over on him,
the body pinning his neck tightly to the ground. Mr. Irwin, who
was slightly injured, tried to relieve Mr. Crawford, but the
car was jammed in the ditch and he was unable to do so. Before
he could get help and lift the car the unfortunate victim was
dead of strangulation.
Mr. Crawford lost his wife only a few weeks ago and his passing
now leaves a young son and daughter bereft of both parents in
a brief time.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, September 4, 1926. page 1, MISS SARAH SEAGRAVES,
BELOVED GRIFFIN LADY SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
Miss Sarah Seagraves, well-known and beloved Griffin woman, died
at the home of her nieces, Misses Blanche and Myrtice Bailey,
on E. College street at an early hour Saturday morning following
a long illness.
Miss Seagraves has made her home in Griffin for the most of her
life and was genuinely beloved and admired by a wide circle of
friends who regret her passing.
In addition to her nieces, she is survived by one sister, Mrs.
L. S. Bailey, of Griffin, and one nephew Earl Bailey, of Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
from the home of her nieces, Misses Bailey. The Rev. A. M. Pierce,
of Atlanta, will officiate assisted by Rev. John F. Yarbrough,
of Griffin, and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery with Frank
S. Pittman as funeral director in charge.
The following gentlemen will act as pall-bearers: W. H. Barnes,
Kelley Wilson, P. Y. Luther, H. B. Montgomery, J. W. Slade, and
Dr. T. I. Hawkins.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, September 4, 1926. page 1, JAMES MASON WILLIAMS,
LAMAR CITIZEN DIES James Mason Williams, 59, a prominent
citizen of Lamar county, died at his home at Milner Friday morning
at 11 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. E. L. Crane,
of Zebulon; and Mrs. A. L. Magahee, of Griffin; two sons, J.
D. and J. C. Williams, also of Griffin.
Funeral services were held from Bethel church near Milner Saturday
morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. O. Buffington officiated. Burial
was in the churchyard with Haisten Brothers in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, September 4, 1926. page 1, MERRELL BERNADINE TURNER,
DAUGHTER MR. AND MRS. H. E. TURNER PASSES
Funeral services for Merrell Bernadine, the sixteen month old
child of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Turner who died at the home,
1103 Williams St., Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock were held from
the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Wilson Walker, officiated. Burial was in the family plot
in Oak Hill cemetery with Haisten Brothers in charge.
In addition to her parents she is survived by three sisters,
Janie E., Martha E., and Melba Turner of Griffin, and her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Turner, of Griffin, and Mr. and Mrs. T. J.
Hamilton, of Jonesboro, GA.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, September 6, 1926, page 1, WILLIAM BLISSETT,
PROMINENT FARMER DIES AT HOME HERE
William Blissett, a prominent farmer of Spalding county, died at his home on the Sisth street road Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the advanced age of 79. He had been ill for several months and has been confined to his bed for the past four weeks. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Blissett, is the only survivor. Funeral services were held from the graveside in the Maddox cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev J. G. Lupo officiated. Haisten Brothers, funeral directors, in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, September 6, 1926, page 1, WILLIAM J. LANGFORD,
WM. J. LANGFORD YIELDS TO DEATH
Wm. J. Langford, 76, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. G. W. Reid, at 205 E. Broad street, Sunday afternoon at
1:20 o'clock after a long illness. He had been in failing health
for several months. Last week he was taken seriously ill and
had been confined to his bed for several days. Mr. Langford was
well-known here, where he spent the greater part of his life,
and the community at large will be grieved to hear of his passing.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Fannie Sears Langford, he is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Sears, Lennox, Ga., and Mrs. G.
W. Ried, two sons, W. K. Langford, Orange Mill, Fla., and E.
J. Langford, Jacksonville, Fla.
Funeral services will be held from his late home Tuesday morning
at 10:00 o'clock. Rev. John F. Yarbrough and Rev. Leon M. Latimer
will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery with Haisten
Brothers in charge. Meridian Sun Lodge F. A. A. M. will have
charge of the services at the grave.
The following gentlemen will act as pall-bearer and meet at the
residence 205 E. Broad street Tuesday morning at 9:45 o'clock.
S. B. Wallace, Phillip Cleveland, T. R. White, H. J. Garland,
C. H. Scales, and B. J. Maddox.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
About August 18, 1927, MARY (MOLLIE) D. KEMPSON MATHEWS
Mrs. A. C. Mathews died at home, 923 W. Taylor, married Oct 8, 1885.
Survivors include her husband; two sons H. G. Mathews of
Atlanta, GA and A. C. Mathews Jr. of Charlottesville, VA; two
daughters, Miss Sue Mathews and Miss Madelyn Mathews of Griffin,
GA; one grandson, H. G. Mathews Jr. of Atlanta, GA; and one brother,
Judson Kempson of Meriwether County, GA.
(NOTE: briefly stated, copied from the notes of B. Miles Smith)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 16, 1928, JOHN WILLIAM RODGERS,
Mr. J. W. Rodgers, Goes to Reward
John W. Rodgers, employee of the Georgia-Kincaid Mills
in East Griffin, died suddenly Monday morning. He was stricken
while at his work and carried to his home. He had passed away
before medical attention reached him. Mr. Rodgers was 67 years
of age. He moved here about three years ago from Monroe County
and had made many friends throughout the city.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Rodgers; one daughter,
Mrs. J. P. Crews of Experiment; five sons, L. L. Rodgers, of
Forsyth, J. S. Rodgers, of Experiment; E. G. Rodgers of Bolingreen,
Fla., W. P. Rodgers and J. P. Rodgers, of Griffin.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Haisten Brothers.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, July 17, 1928, JOHN WILLIAM RODGERS,
Funeral Held for J. W. Rodgers
Funeral Services for John W. Rodgers, who died very suddenly
at his home this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. J. C. Sorrow will
officiate. Interment will be made tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
in Rogers cemetery in Monroe County. Funeral party will leave
the residence at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Rodgers was a valued employee of the Georgia-Kincaid Mills
and has made his home in Griffin for the past four years. During
his stay in Griffin he has made countless friends who are grieved
to hear of his sudden passing.
Haisten Brothers is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 31, 1935, JUDSON C. KEMPSON,
Mr. Judson C. Kempson -- he lived near Concord in Meriwether
County. Born and reared in Meriwether County. Pittman in charge.
Mr Kempson had no immediate relatives but survived by 2 nephews,
Albert C. Matthews of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Henry G. Matthews
of College Park, GA and 2 nieces, Mrs S. M. Oliver of Atlanta
and Elberton and Miss Madelyn Matthews of Griffin.
(NOTE: briefly stated, copied from the notes of B. Miles Smith
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, September 24, 1938, GEORGE FRANK KEMPSON,
Mr. G. F. Kempson, 32, prominent Senoia business man died
a t St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Friday night. (September
23, 1938) Mr. Kempson had been sick but two days and was carried
to the Hospital for an operation.
He was born and reared in Coweta county and had been a resident
of Senoia for many years. He was a cotton warehouseman being
associated with C. C. McKnight Co.
Mr. Kempson was a member of the Senoia Methodist Church and was
associated with all the civic movement in Senoia. he was the
son of the late J. Albert Kempson and Minnie Scott Kempson.
The Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Senoia
Methodist Church. Rev. N. O. Powell the pastor. Interment Senoia
City Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow Mrs Nina Couch Kempson,
a sister Miss Dorothy Kempson, and a brother Julian Kempson of
Senoia and (Uncle & Aunt) Mr & Mrs W. H. Scott of Line
Creek District, Mr & Mrs I. A. Scott of Griffin* and (Uncle)
Herbert Kempson of Senoia.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
About January 22, 1940, MARTHA SUSAN BRANDENBURG,
Mrs. Martha Susan Brandenburg, 81 died at home of daughter
Mrs W. H. Brown near Senoia. Mrs. Brandenburg was born and reared
in Taylor County, GA. She was the widow of Mr. Rufus K. Brandenburg.
Surviving. four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Colley, of Atlanta, Mrs.
W. H. Brown of Senoia, Mrs. H. C. Pope of Gay, and Mrs. J. H.
Kelley of Augusta; seven sons, W. L. Brandenburg of Atlanta,
H. C. & J. D. Brandenburg of Gay, L. P. Brandenburg of Senoia.
W. R. Brandenburg of Cairo, IL, H. H. Brandenburg of Concord
............
(Note: briefly stated, copied from the notes of B. Miles Smith)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
About July 18, 1941, LYDIA ANN BRANDENBURG MCGARITY,
Mrs Lydia Ann Brandenburg McGarity, widow of J. H. Kelley
and W. T. McGarity, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. C.
H. Yarbrough (Love Scarbrough) in Augusta, Georgia (July 18,
1941). Member of Brooks Methodist, Haisten Brothers in charge.
SURVIVORS: 2 daughters Mrs Scarbrough and Miss Betty Kelley of
Milledgeville, GA, 6 sons, W. R. & C. A. Kelley of Brooks,
C. H. & H. S. Kelley of Griffin, Rev. J. K. Kelley of Rome
and J. H. Kelley, Jr. of Augusta, GA., 3 sisters, Essie Pope
of Gay, Mrs Jewell Brown of Senoia, Mrs Evelyn Colley of Atlanta,
7 brothers, H. L. Brandenburg of Gay, H. H. Brandenburg of Concord,
L. P. Brandenburg of Senoia, W. R. Brandenburg of Cairo, Ill.,
H. C. Brandenburg of Griffin, Walter and Donald Brandenburg of
Atlanta, GA.
(NOTE: briefly stated, copied from the notes of B. Miles Smith)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, February 12, 1942, p. 1, SALLY JONES DUPREE,
Mrs. Sally Jones Dupree, 72, died at 10:30 o'clock this
morning at her home near Brooks in Fayette County.
Mrs. Dupree was a widely known and beloved resident of Fayette
county, having been born and reared there. She had been in ill
health for the past year, and took seriously ill Monday.
She is survived by two brothers, S. T. Jones of Brooks, and J.
C. Jones of Senoia; and one sister, Mrs. N. D. Huckaby of Brooks.
Funeral services will be held at Whitewater Baptist Church Friday
afternoon, with the Rev. T. W. Holbrook and the Rev. George Britt
officiating. Internment will be in the church cemetery.
Haisten Brothers is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, February 17, 1942, p. 1, SAMUEL T. JONES,
Mr. Samuel T. Jones Died Monday Night
Mr. Samuel T. Jones, 61, died at his home, near Brooks,
Monday night at 7:30 after a lingering illness. He was the son
of the late Sam Jones and Mary Beers Jones and had made his home
in the Brooks community practically all his life.
Mr. Jones, a prominent farmer in that vicinity, had taken a very
active part in the affairs of the county until ill health compelled
his retirement about a year ago. He was the brother of the late
Mrs. Sally Jones Dupree who died in the same house near Brooks
last week. He was born and reared in Fayette County.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
from Whitewater Baptist Church in Fayette County. Rev. T. W.
Holbrook and the Rev. George Britt will officiate. Internment
will be in Whitewater Baptist Churchyard.
Survivors of Mr. Jones are one brother, J. C. Jones, Senoia;
and two sisters, Mrs. N. D. Huckaby and Mrs. Ida Shivers, both
of Brooks, GA.
Haisten Brothers funeral directors are in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, February 17, 1944, NONIE LUMPKIN HUCKABY,
"Mr. Nonie Huckaby drops dead at Brooks, GA".
. . . . Nonie Lumpkin Huckaby (43), a prominent Fayette county
farmer, a member of the Board of trustees Brooks District Schools,
had a responsible position of AAA of Fayette county, a member
of the Methodist Church, drops dead in a store in Brooks, GA,
Wednesday, February 16, 1944, shortly after noon. He was in apparent
good health.
Wife: Mrs. Alma Mash Huckaby, of Brooks, GA. Son: Corp. William
Huckaby, of the Army Air base, Casper, Wyoming. Daughter: Miss
Sara Helen Huckaby, of Brooks, GA. Parents: Mr. & Mrs. N.
(Noah) D. (Dock) Huckaby of Brooks GA. Sisters: Mrs. Maynard
(Sara) Pollard, Mrs. E. M. ( ) Jones, Miss. Maybelle Huckaby,
Miss. Gladys Huckaby, all of Brooks, GA, and Mrs. Julian (Alberta)
Hand, of Fayetteville, Brothers: Mr. Walter Huckaby, of Brooks,
GA, Mr. J. C. (Clark) Huckaby, of Eatonton, GA, and Rev. Worth
Huckaby, of Senoia, GA.
Funeral Services: 3 o'clock, Saturday, February 19, 1944, by
Rev. W. Twiggs, Superintendent of LaGrange District, and Rev.
Lamar Cherry, pastor of Brooks Methodist Church.
Interment: County Line Christian Cemetery, Digby, GA. Pallbearers:
J. P. Mask, Julian Hand, J. B. Mask, O. B. Mask, R. B. Mask,
W. M. Gay, Rev. Worth Huckaby, alter Huckaby, & J. C. Huckaby.
Haisten Brothers is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, March 6, 1944, JOHN LAMAR ERNEST RODGERS,
J. L. RODGERS TRAINS AT MICHIGAN COLLEGE
East Lansing, Mich. Aviation student John Lamar Ernest
Rodgers, son of Mrs J. S. (John Sam) Rodgers, Route A, Griffin,
GA, has arrived at the 310th College Training Detachment (air
crew) located on the campus of Michigan State College, East Lansing,
Michigan.
He will undergo a course of Army Air force instruction lasting
approximately five months prior to his appointment as an Aviation
Cadet. Upon completion of the course, Aviation Student Rodgers
will go on to school for the Flying Training Command for training
as a pilot navigator or bombardier.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, March 22, 1944, JOHN WELDON KELLEY, M. D.
WELDON KELLEY TO STAND ANNAPOLIS EXAMINATION SOON,
Weldon Kelley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Homer Kelley, of Griffin,
has been given an appointment to the U. S. Navel Academy at Annapolis
by Congressman Sidney Camp and will stand his examinations at
once.
Young Kelley, graduate of Griffin High, is now attending Emory
University.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, April 17, 1944, JAMES HERBERT KELLEY,
JAMES H. KELLEY IS NOW A SERGENT,
Boisy, Idaho. James H. Kelley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clifford A. Kelley, of Brooks, has just been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, according to the word received from Gowen Field, Idaho, where he is stationed. Sgt. Kelley, who before he entered the service Feb. 17, 1943, was employed as a weaver in the Highland Mills at Griffin, Georgia, is now classified as an aerial gunner on one of the B 24 bombers at the Idaho air base.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, June 6, 1944, p. 1, BANARD RALPH POLLARD,
Mr. B. R. Pollard Dies At Brooks
Mr. Banard Ralph Pollard, 35, died early this morning at
his home near Brooks, after an illness of five months.
Mr. Pollard was born an reared in Fayette County. He was the
son of the late Neal A. Pollard and Annie C. Norton Pollard.
He was employed at Dundee Mills until the time of his illness.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sara Huckaby Pollard, three sons,
Ralph, Edward and Frank Pollard; one daughter, Mary Alice Pollard;
mother Mrs. Annie Pollard; five sisters, Mrs. Sam Cobb, Brooks,
Mrs. C. S. Lunsford, Route A, Griffin, Mrs. N. C. Putman, Brooks,
PFC Maggie Pollard, Jefferson Barracks MO, and Miss Pearl Pollard
of Atlanta; five brothers, O. A. Pollard, J. A. Pollard, both
of Akron, Ohio, James Pollard, Detroit, Mich., PFC Hoyt Pollard,
Camp Barkley, Texas, and Wright Pollard, Brooks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock
at Whitewater Baptist Church in Fayette County. Rev. C. B. Bullard
and Ref. George Britt will officiate. Internment will follow
in the church yard. Haisten Brothers funeral directors are in
charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, July 27, 1946, MOLLY (MARY T.) GRAY HUTCHINSON,
Mrs. Molly Gray Hutchinson, 84, lifelong resident of Haralson,
died at her home there early this morning. She was the widow
of the late John Wilbon Hutchinson. She was the mother of H.
G. Hutchinson of Griffin.
Mrs. Hutchinson was born in Haralson District of Coweta County
on December 23, 1861. Her parents were Hosea Gray and Susan Kempson
Gray. They were pioneers of Coweta County.
Mrs. Hutchinson had been in good health in spite of her advanced
age and was sick only a week before she died.
Services will be held Sunday afternoon 3 P. M. from the Haralson
Methodist Church of which she was a devoted member. Services
will be conducted by her son, the Rev. Alva Roy Hutchinson of
New York, assisted by the Rev. J. N. Hearn, Pastor of the Haralson
Methodist Church. The remains will be in state at the church
one hour prior to the funeral. Internment will be in the church
yard with Haisten Brothers in charge of arrangements.
Grandsons of Mrs. Hutchinson will act as pallbearers.
She is survived by five sons, H. G. Hutchinson, Griffin, Dr.
Alva Roy Hutchinson, New York City, Col. Arthur G. Hutchinson,
U. S. Army, William A. Hutchinson, Orlando, Fla., John W. Hutchinson,
Birmingham, Ala.; six daughters, Mrs. Hugh H. Johnson, Haralson,
Mrs. Lloyd S. Burns, Tucker, Mrs. Thomas F. Wyatt, Florence S.
C., Mrs. T. V. Odom, Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Clinton K. Cooper,
Perry, and Miss Martha Hutchinson, Birmingham, Ala.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, April 17, 1947, NOAH D. (DOC) HUCKABY,
Mr. N. D. Huckaby of Brooks Dies.
Mr. Noah D. (Doc) Huckaby, prominent Fayette County farmer,
died Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at his home near Brooks.
Mr. Huckaby, 71 years old, was a trustee of the Brooks Methodist
Church and was for many years a member of the Board of Stewards.
He service on the Democratic Executive Committee of Fayette county
and on the Board of Tax assessors of the county. For approximately
40 years he was Brooks correspondent for the Griffin Daily News.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Jones Huckaby; five daughters,
Mrs. Gladys H. Arnold, Mrs. Sara Pollard, Mrs. Rosa Jones, Miss
Maybell Huckaby, all of Brooks, and Mrs. Alberta Hand of Fayetteville;
three sons, Walter H. Huckaby of Brooks, Mr. Clark Huckaby of
Eatonton, and Rev. Worth Huckaby of Griffin; one sister Mrs.
W. M. Turner of Brooks, two brothers, Al Huckaby of Covington
and O. R. Huckaby of Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at
the Brooks Methodist church. The Rev. R. E. Whatley, pastor,
will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. Paul A. Turner,
district superintendent. Burial will be in Whitewater Baptist
Cemetery. Haisten Brothers are in charge of arrangements.
The following will serve as pallbearers, W. C. Putman, C. L.
Starr, C. D. Redwine, W. L. Burch, R. H. Huddleston, and N. W.
Kelley.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, March 30, 1948, p. 1, JULIA MAE BRANDENBURG,
Mrs Julia Mae Hemphill Brandenburg, wife of H. L. Brandenburg
died at the home in Gay Tuesday night.
She was born and reared in Spalding County and was the daughter
of the late Rev. W. P. Hemphill and the late Mrs Amanda Josephine
Smarr Hemphill. She was a member of the Methodist church. She
had been married for 51 years and moved to Meriwether County
in 1896. She had been in poor health for a number of months and
had been confined to bed since July.
Funeral services will be at Gay Methodist Church this afternoon
at 3 o'clock. The Rev N. O. L. Powell, the Rev. J. H. Couch,
and the Rev. E. B. Parish will be officiating. Burial will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin with Haisten Brothers in charge.
Pallbearers will be E. B. Estes, R. N. Estes, J. L. Gay, James
L. Caldwell, L. O. Hutchinson, R U. Freeman, Philip Mann and
Harvey Estes.
Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, Miss. Josephine
Brandenburg of Atlanta, two sons H. L. Brandenburg, Jr. Homestead
FL, and Roger K Brandenburg Okeeshobee, FL; and six grandsons.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, June 24, 1950, WLLIE MATTIE CREWS
Mrs. Crews Dies Today
Mrs. Willie Mattie Crews, wife of J. P. Crews of Experiment,
died in a Rome hospital early this morning following a brief
illness. Mrs. Crews is survived by her husband, three sons, Terry
Crews of Piedmont, Ala., Alvin Crews of Sylachauga, Ala., and
Hugh Crews of Griffin; five daughters, Mrs. J. B. Kelley, Mrs.
W. D. Shivers, Mrs. Frank Shivers, all of Griffin, Mrs. T. W.
Boyd of LaGrange, and Mrs. A. J. Jordan of Augusta; five brothers,
Sam Rodgers, Preston Rodgers, Guy Rodgers, and J. P. Rodgers,
all of Griffin, and Lee Rodgers of Forsyth, 20 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the
East Griffin Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Lee
Waldon, Pastor, and the Rev. J. J. Stephen's officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Haisten Brothers in
charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, December 4, 1951, HUGH HARRISON JOHNSON,
Mr. Hugh Harrison Johnson, 71, prominent farmer of Coweta
County died at his home near Haralson early this morning following
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at the Haralson
Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Lamb officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell Hutchinson Johnson, one
son, Wilbur Lewis Johnson of the University of Georgia, Athens,
two daughters, Mrs. Mary McNair of Sanford, NC, Mrs. Faye Lewis
of Morganton, NC, and one grandson, several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother-in-law of Homer G. Hutchinson of Griffin.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, May 1, 1952, REV. JOSEPH PICKENS CREWS
Rev. Crews' Rites Planned
The Rev. Joseph Pickens Crews, 67, died at the Griffin-Spalding
County hospital yesterday afternoon where he had been a patient
for several days.
Rev. Crews made his home at 14 Chestnut Street, Experiment, and
until his retirement three years ago, had been employed at Dundee
Mills. He was a member of the East Griffin Congregational Holiness
Church and had made his home in the community since 1906.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the East Griffin Congregational Holiness Church. The Rev.
Fred Cox and the Rev. Watson Sorrow will officiate and burial
will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. T. W. Boyd, LaGrange,
Mrs. J. B. Kelley, College Park, Mrs. A. J. Jordan, Augusta,
Mrs. W. D. Shivers, Experiment, Mrs. Frank Shivers, Griffin,
three sons, Terry Crews, Piedmont, Ala., Alvin Crews, Cedartown,
Hugh B. Crews, Experiment, one brother, Emmitt Crews, Milledgeville,
22 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
His body was carried from Haisten Funeral Home this morning to
his home where it will remain until the funeral.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, July 01, 1952, page 2, JAMES MCCRARY,
James McCrary To Be Buried Here Wednesday James McCrary
will be buried at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with services
at Crockett Funeral Home.
He died at Tusegee, Ala., Friday where he was a patient, and
his body arrived in Griffin today.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 02, 1952, page 1, A. HILL BENNETT,
Mr. Bennett Dies Today
Mr. A. Hill Bennett, lifelong resident of Spalding County, died around 9 o'clock this morning at his home on the Jackson road.
While he had been ill for a few days, his death was unexpected.
He was a well known Spalding County farmer. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church and the Warren Lodge No. 20 of Oddfellows.
Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Mr. Samuel A. Bennett, and
the late Mrs. Caroline Grubbs Bennett.
He is survived by two brothers, W. D. Bennett, Molena, and A.
C. Bennett, Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Forrest, Saluda,
N. C.; Mrs. John T. Banks, Sr., Griffin, Miss Mayme Bennett,
Griffin, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Rehoboth
Baptist Church at 4 o'clock with the Rev. J. M. Rawls officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body will remain at Haisten's Funeral Home until the funeral
tomorrow.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 02, 1952, page 1, JOHN POWELL THAXTON,
Mr. Thaxton Dies Tuesday
Mr. John Powell Thaxton, 64, died at his home on East McIntosh
road yesterday afternoon. He was a resident of Griffin for the
past 30 years. He had worked as a carpenter while living here.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. G. W. Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
The body will lie in state an hour before funeral at the church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Polk Thaxton, two
daughters, Mrs. Henry Horton, Griffin, and Mrs. Roland M. Smith,
Ridgefield, N. J.; three sisters, Mrs. Clark Crawford, Mrs. Lon
Atkinson, and Mrs. J. W. Flynt, all of Griffin; three brothers,
W. T. Thaxton, Experiment, Lynn Thaxton, Jackson, Levi Thaxton,
Lakeworth, Fla., two grandchildren.
The body was carried from the funeral home to the residence this
afternoon.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 02, 1952, page 1, VARNELL S. SLAUGHTER,
Mr. Slaughter To Be Buried
Mr. Varnell S. Slaughter, 64, of Brooks, Ga., died at Griffin-Spalding
County Hospital yesterday at noon. He had been in declining health
for about a year. Prior to his illness, he was engaged in farming.
He was born and reared in Adairsville, Ga., and move to Fayette
county 15 years ago from Columbus, Ga. He was a member of the
Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Whitewater Baptist Church near Brooks. The Rev. Eddie
Morgan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Chambley Slaughter, one
son, Roy Varnell Slaughter, Brooks, five brothers, George Slaughter,
Columbus, Cleve Slaughter, Atlanta, Claude Slaughter and Willard
Gordon Slaughter of Columbus, two sisters, Mrs. Lelia Floyd of
Columbus and Mrs. Lillie Laniers, of Columbus and one grandchild.
Mr. Slaughter's body was carried to the residence in Brooks this
morning from Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 02, 1952, page 2, ALLEN P. MERCIER,
Mr. Mercier To Be Buried
Mr. Allen P. Mercier, 81, died at a hospital in Milledgeville
last night where he had been a patient.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at Young's Chapel Methodist Church near Rebecca and burial will
be in the church yard.
Survivors, include eight daughters, Mrs. G. L. Howard, Griffin,
Mrs. W. J. Glamory, Americus, Mrs. A. B. Bottom and Mrs. M. G.
Day, both of Fitzgerald, Mrs. Willie Young, Hollywood, Fla.,
Mrs. J. W. Johnson, Douglas, Mrs. V. L. Collins and Mrs. A. W.
Bottom, both of Jacksonville, Fla., 29 grandchildren and 20 great
granchildren.
McDonald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 03, 1952, page 2, W. L. MCFARLIN,
Mr. W. L. McFarlin Dies in Barnesville
W. L. McFarlin of Barnesville died last night at 8 o'clock
at his home. Griffin survivors are his mother, Mrs. Ammie M.
McFarlin, and sister, Mrs. Jesse Ray.
Funeral arrangements will be made pending the arrival of out-of-town
relatives.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, July 04, 1952, page 2, WILLIAM L. MCFARLAND,
McFarland's Rites Planned
Funeral services for Mr. William L. McFarland of Barnesville
will be held this afternoon at 4 p. m. at the Antioch Baptist
Church with the Rev. Bill Coleman and the Rev. M. A. Hudgins
officiating.
Mr. McFarland made his home in Barnesville for 25 years and was
a filling station operator.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. R. D. McFarland, Griffin,
five daughters, Mrs. A. L. Crumbly, Mrs. Walter Moore, Mrs. William
Weaver, Mrs. Owen Moose, Miss Joyce McFarland, all of Barnesville,
one son, W. L. McFarland, Jr.
Four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Ray, Griffin, Mrs. Ruth McKibbon, Marietta,
Mrs. Margaret Durran, West Point, Ga., Mrs. Danny Sweatman, Roswell,
Ga., one brother, Hillman McFarland, Marietta and 10 grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist Churchyard with McDonald
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 07, 1952, page 1, CHESTER H. BLACKWELL,
Mr. Blackwell Dies Today
Mr. Chester H. Blackwell, 46, died at his home, 621 West
Quilley, today at 10 a. m.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Cherokee County, Ga., He had made his
home in Griffin for the past 19 years. For the past 18 years
he had been employed at the Griffin Division of Thomaston Mills.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by McDonald Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 07, 1952, page 2, LIZZIE BOWEN DUNN,
Mrs. Dunn is Buried Today
Mrs. Lizzie Bowen Dunn, widow of the late Mr. John Wesley
Dunn, died Sunday morning at her home at Jolly, Ga. She was born
and reared in Meriwether County and had been a resident of Pike
County for 50 years.
Mrs. Dunn had been in unusually good health until about 10 days
ago when she became ill. She was a member of the Concord Baptist
Church.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
Concord Baptist Church. Rev. M. J. Ramey officiated and burial
was in the Hale cemetery at Jolly.
Mrs. Dunn is survived by three sons, M. L. Dunn, Zebulon, C.
E. Dunn, Sr., Albany, R. C. Dunn, Atlanta, one daughter, Mrs.
W. H. Addy, Senoia, one brother, Mrs. H. G. Bowen, Albany, one
sister, Mrs. Emma Kelley, Molena, several grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, July 08, 1952, page 2, CHESTER H. BLACKWELL,
Mr. Blackwell To Be Buried
Funeral services for Mr. Chester H. Blackwell will be held
tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the West Griffin Holliness Church with
the Rev. James Royals, the Rev. Fred Cox and the Rev. E. E. Robison
officiating.
Mr. Blackwell died at his home on West Quilly street yesterday.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia Moate Blackwell, three
sons, Marion Blackwell, Griffin, Jack Blackwell, Macon, and Fred
Blackwell, U. S. Navy.
Seven sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Bowling, Tate, Ga., Mrs. Emma Ray,
Canton, Mrs. Ester Bond, Powder Springs, Ga., Mrs. Lela Duncan,
Austell, Mrs. Beulah Harper, Lindale, Mrs. Gertrude Wilson, Porterdale,
Mrs. Ida Tumlin, Atco, Ga., four brothers, Homer Blackwell, Canton,
Norman Blackwell, Tate, C. S. Blackwell and C. D. Blackwell,
borth of Lindale, and one grandaughter.
Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 09, 1952, page 1, OSSIE RHODES
WHITE,
Mrs. White Dies At Home
Mrs. Ossie Rhodes White, widow of the late Mr. Burt Mitchell
White, died at her home at 1002 West Solomon street last night
at 11:35 p. m.
Mrs. White was born in Sunny Side and was a lifelong resident
of Spalding County. She had lived in Griffin for the past 52
years and was a member of Hanlelter Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Haisten Brothers Funeral Chapel
tomorrow at 3 p. m. with the Rev. Neal Windom officiating. Burial
will be in Oak Hill cemetlery, Her body will remain at the funeral
home.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Goen, Griffin, four
sons, J. M. White, Zebulon, Buford White, Wade White and Glynn
White, all of Griffin, one sister, Miss Vester Rhodes, and one
brother, Allison Pendley, both of Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 14, 1952, page 1, ALFRED B. SMITH,
Mr. Smith's Rites Planned
Mr. Alfred B. (Happy) Smith, 47, died at his home, 417
West Eighth street, yesterday at 7:30 p. m.
Mr. Smith suffered a heart attack yesterday at noon and another
at 7 p. m. last night.
He was born in Upson County, the son of the late Samuel O. Smith
and Ruth Whitman Smith. He came to Griffin in 1920 and for the
padt 11 years has been employed by the Griffin Division of the
Thomaston Mills.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Blisitt Smith, one
son, Eugene Smith, and sister, Mrs. C. R. Lynch, all of Griffin.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. in Haisten
Chapel with the Rev. J. C. Duke and the Rev. Frank Crawley officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
His body was carried from Haisten Brothers Funeral home to his
residence this afternoon.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 14, 1952, page 1, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HORTON,
Mr. Horton Dies At Home
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Horton, 63, died at his home on North
Ninth street extension last night.
Mr. Horton was born in Fayette County and had been living in
Griffin for the past 10 years. He was employed at Dundee Mills
No. Two in the card room.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Whitewater
Baptist Church at Brooks with the Rev. Brady Blalock officiating.
Burial will be in the Church yard cemetery.
His body was carried from McDonald Funeral home to the residence
of his daughter at 508 Hammond drive this afternoon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Horton, two sons, Elbert
Horton, Griffin, and the Rev. Ray Horton, Alma, Ga., one step-son,
Pvt. Aubrey Pierce, U. S. Army, Germany.
Three daughters, Mrs. Grantland Crowder, Mrs. Roy Bridges and
Mrs. Jimmy Payne, all of Griffin, five step-daughters, Mrs. Gene
Wilson, Chattanooga, Mrs. H. G. Davis, Mrs. Velma Brown, Miss
Carie Lou Pierce, and Miss Ruby Pierce, all of Griffin.
Three sisters, Mrs. H. B. Melton, Mrs. Hugh Terrell, and E. C.
Reid, all of Griffin, three brothers Calvin Horton, Warner Robins,
Seaborn Horton, of Vaughn, and Harvey Horton, of Columbus, Ga.,
and five grandchildren.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 17, 1952, page 1, ELIZABETH LEVERITT CALDWELL,
Confederate's Widow, Mrs. Caldwell, Dies
Mrs. Elizabeth Leveritt Caldwell, widow of the late Mr.
John Wesley Caldwell, who was a Confederate veteran, died yesterday
afternoon at her home at 318 South Eighth street.
She suffered a fall last October and had been confined to her
bed since that time.
|She was born July 13, 1875, in Greene County, Ga., daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Leveritt. She made her home in
Newnan, Senoia, and Alvaton for a number of years but for the
past 10 years she had lived in Griffin.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Boynton Chapter
of United Daughters of the Confedercy, the Woman's Club, and
a life honorary member of the Jayceetes.
Mrs. Caldwell was a registered nurse and was in the first graduating
class of Tabernacle Infirmary in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock in Haisten's chapel.
The Rev. Hugh M. Lindsey and the Rev. L. W. Blackwelder will
officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery in Newnan beside
her husband.
She is survived by one daughter, Miss. Nell Caldwell, teacher
at North Side school; two brothers, W. A. Leveritt, Monticello,
and G. W. Leveritt, Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. L. P. Turnbull,
Bishop, Ga., and Mrs. T. H. Hamby, Cuthbert, Ga., and a sister-in-law,
Mrs. John Leveritt, Atlanta.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 17, 1952, page 1, GEORGIA CHAPMAN BANKS,
Mrs. Banks' Rites Planned
Mrs. Georgia Chapman Banks, 61, died last night at the
Griffin-Spalding Hospital following a short illness.
Mrs. Banks was born in Fayette County and made her home in Griffin
for the past nine years. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at Tabernacle
Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Smith and the Rev. James
M. Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Her body was carried from McDonald Funeral Home to her residence,
223 Ellis street, today.
Survivors include her husband, William H. Banks, three daughters,
Mrs. Esther Flournoy and Mrs. Harper Flournoy, both of Griffin,
and Mrs. S. C. Stanley, Fayetteville; four sons, William J. Banks,
Concord, the Rev. Albert R. Banks, College Park, and Thomas H.
Banks and James L. Banks, both of Griffin.
Four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mrs. R. L. Mask, and Mrs. T.
L. Holcomb, all of Fayetteville, and Mrs. L. R. Smith, Griffin;
three brothers, P. T. Chapman, Brooks, C. M. Chapman, Fayetteville,
and J. F. Chapman, Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, July 18, 1952, page 1, MARY LEE CARDEN MALLORY,
Mrs. Mallory Dies At Home,
Mrs. Mary Lee Carden Mallory died at her residence, 521
Lake avenue, yesterday at 4:40 p. m. following an illness of
several months.
Mrs. Mallory was employed by Ruston Mill until ill health forced
her to retire last March. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist
Church and a teacher in the Sunday School department.
Mrs. Mallory was born in Roakoke, Ala., daughter of the late
Mr. George W. Carden and Mrs. Clarisa Ward Carden.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 4 p. m. at the Oak
Hill Church with the Rev. Walter Blackwell and the Rev. Merrill
Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mallory's body will remain at Haisten Brothers Funeral Home
until and hour prior to the funeral at which time it will be
taken to the church to lie in state.
She is survived by her husband Hubert J. Mallory, her mother
Mrs. George Carden, two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Shivers of Griffin
and Mrs. C. W. Bradley of Scottdale, Ga., four brothers, G. T.
Carden, J. E. Carden, William B. Carden and Roy Carden, all of
Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, July 18, 1952, page 1, HERBERT L. SCOTT,
Retired Pastor Will Be Buried
The Rev. Herbert L. Scott, 74, retired m9inister, died
early this morning at his home at 209 Palace street. He was born
in Screven County and had been living in Griffin for the past
12 years.
He was a member of the West Griffin Congregational Holiness Church.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the West Griffin Holiness Church with the Rev. James Royals
and the Rev. Fred W. Cox officiating. Burial will be in Cedar
Creek churchyard in Abbeville, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Herndon Scott, four daughters,
Mrs. Floyd Butler and Mrs. Clyde Pimbs, both of Griffin, Mrs.
A. T. Hand, and Mrs. H. L. Fielder, both of Marietta, two sons,
Leroy Scott, Atlanta, Robert G. Scott, Miami, Fla., two sisters,
Mrs. Hattie Pate, Center Hill, Fla., Mrs. Lorenna Jones of Griffin,
one brother, John Scott, Thomaston, Ga., eight grandchildren.
The body was carried to the residence this afternoon. McDonald
Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, July 18, 1952, page 6, PEARL CARMICHAEL LEACH,
Mrs. Leach's Rites Planned
Mrs. Pearl Carmichael Leach, 79, widow of the late Mr.
Joseph Leach of Jackson, died at the Griffin - Spalding Hospital
last night at 10:40 p. m.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 p. m. at
the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. H. H. Jones officiating.
Burial will be in the Jackson cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hulon Thornton, Knoxville,
Tenn., a son J. L. Leach, Albany, one sister, Mrs. W. F. Malaier,
Jackson, three granchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, July 19, 1952, page 1, ANNIE MORROW GARRETT,
Mrs. Garrett's Rites Planned
Mrs. Annie Morrow Garrett, 68, of 411 North Sixth street,
died at the Griffin - Spalding Hospital yesterday at 11:40 a.
m. following an illness of two weeks.
Mrs. Garrett was a life-long resident of Spalding County.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p. m. at East Griffin
Baptist Church with the Rev. Hoyt Odum and the Rev. S. J. Wheeler
officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Grace Williams, Griffin,
two sons, H. C. Lewis and R. M. Lewis, both of Griffin; six sisters,
Mrs. A. M. Sandifer, Locust Grove, Mrs. Maude Kendrick, Griffin,
Mrs. L. P. Jones, Atlanta, Mrs. Stewart Willard, Forest Park,
Mrs. Mrs. J. R. Watson, Griffin and Mrs. Claude Kendrick, Zebulon;
two brothers, T. C. Morrow, Zetella and C. W. Morrow, Griffin,
10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Her body was taken from the McDonald Funeral Home to the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Williams, on North Sixth street today.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, July 19, 1952, page 2, ISOM WILLIAM HENRY HELMS,
Mrs. Helms Dies Friday
Mr. Isom William Henry Helms, 64, died in a private hospital
yesterday afternoon following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Helms was born in Pike County and had been a resident of
Fayette County for 37 years. He was a well-known farmer in the
Brooks community and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church
in Line Creek District.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the Fairview
Baptist Church with the Rev. G. L. Howard officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cindie Allison Helms, three
sisters, Mrs. Martha Allen, Griffin, Mrs. Emma Garner, Hollonville,
Mrs. Mary Bagwell, Cullman, Alabama, and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, July 22, 1952, page 1, ELLA HARRIS CAUTHEN,
Mrs. Cauthen Dies at Home
Mrs. Ella Harris Cauthen, 70, wife of W. Dennis Cauthen,
died at her home near Frienship Baptist Church this morning at
7 o'clock. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clay
Harris. She had lived near Griffin all her life.
She had been confined to her bed for the past 17 years and had
been critically ill four weeks. She was a member of the Friendship
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Alvin Cauthen, Milner,
W. D. Cauthen, Milner; three daughters, Mrs. Wilson Payne, Milner,
Mrs. Marion English, Milner, Mrs. Alton Foster, Griffin; one
sister, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Milner; six grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church
tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 with the Rev. Walker Logan and the
Rev. George Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Church
yard.
The body will remain at the Haisten Funeral Home until 10 o'clock
and will be carried to the home. She will lie in state at the
church tomorrow afternoon from 3 o'clock until funeral hour.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 24, 1952, page 1, WILLIAM TILLMAN BLACKMAN,
Mr. Blackman To Be Buried
Mr. William Tillman Blackman, 67, of 613 West Quilley street, died at the Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta yesterday at 10:30 p. m.
Mr. Blackman was employed by the Griffin Division of the
Thomaston Mills in the twister room. He retired in March of this
year because of ill health. He was born in Talapoosa County,
Ala., and came to Griffin in his early childhood.
Funeral services will be held at Haisten's Chapel at 4 p. m.
tomorrow with the Rev. Carl Peacock officiating. Burial will
be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Vaughn Blackmanl; one daughter,
Mrs. Grace Holt, two grandchildren, Helen and Larry Holt, all
of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Nugent, Tifton, Mrs Emmett
Pugh, Phoenix City, Ala.; three brothers, Jack Blackman, Griffin,
Walter Blackman, Phoenix City, Ala., and Robert Blackman, College
Park.
Haisten Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 24, 1952, page 2, LAURA S. ROSSER,
Mrs. Rosser To Be Buried
Mrs. Laura S. Rosser, 83, of Locust Grove, died at her
home yesterday. She had been in declining health for several
years.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. at the Bethany
Baptist Church in Henry County with the Rev. C. E. Dovis, the
Rev. A. M. Lindsey and the Rev. Wilson Holster officiating. Her
body will lie in state at the church a half hour prior to the
funeral.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. O. Rape of Griffin, and
a sister, Mrs. Walter Capp of Jenkinsburg.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, July 25, 1952, page 2, MRS. C. M. HARALSON,
Mrs. Haralson Dies Thursday
Mrs. C. M. Haralson died unexpectedly of a heart attack
yesterday at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Mrs. Haralson was the sister of Mrs. J. Gilbert Smith and Alton
B. Williams, both of Griffin.
Funeral services were held this afternoon in Social Circle, Ga.,
with burial in the church cemetery.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, July 26, 1952, page 2, WILLIAM WHITE JAMERSON,
Mr. Jammerson Dies Friday
Mr. William White Jamerson, 56, retired manager of the
Ft. Valley Division of H. V. Kell Co., died unexpectedly Friday
evening at his home in Indian Springs.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the Jackson Methodist Church. Rev. P. M. Minter will officiate
and burial will be in the Jackson City cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. F. C. Rossey,
Jackson; son, W. W. Jamerson, Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister,
Miss. Eugene Kimbell, Hapeville; one brother, Ben Jamerson, Norcross.
Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson will be in charge of the funeral
arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 28, 1952, page 1, CHARLIE C. GODDARD,
Mr. Goddard Buried Today
Mr. Charlie C. Goddard, 48, was found dead in the rear
seat of an automobile near Digby yesterday morning. He was a
lifelong resident of Spalding County.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the Haralson Baptist Church with the Rev. G. L. Howard and the
Rev. Joseph Cardel officiating. Burial was in the Church yard.
He is survived by three sons, James Goddard, Charlie C. Goodard,
Jr., both of Brooks, Aubrey N. Goddard, U. S. Army; seven sisters,
Mrs. Pearl Bunn, Ben Hill, Mrs. Bertha McClure and Mrs. Nellie
Thrash, both of Lanett, Ala., Mrs. Otis McDaniel, Tifton, Mrs.
Trellis Cleveland, Thomaston, Miss. Lucile Goddard, Brooks, Mrs.
Patricia Shula, Senoia; six brothers, Johnny Goodard, Griffin,
Howard Goddard, William Goddard, Emory Goddard, Brooks, Inas
Goddard, Senoia, Fred Goddard, Tifton.
The body was carried from the McDonald Funeral Home this afternoon
to the church where it lay in state before funeral.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, July 28, 1952, page 2, RAYMOND CROOK,
Mr. Crook Buried Today
Mr. Raymond Crook, 53, farmer of Rt. Two, Senoia, died
at his home at 2 p. m. yesterday following an illness of a year.
Mr. Crook was born and reared in Meriwether County, the son of
the late Mr. John Crook and the late Mrs. Emaline Kelly Crook.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Thompson,
Miss Sara Crook, both of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Frank Tenney,
Haralson; four brothers, Hugh Crook, Newnan, Howard Crook, Haralson,
Lon Crook, Senoia, and Leon Crook, Atlanta.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 p. m. at the Pleasant
Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bud Wallace officiating. Burial
was in the Bethel Methodist Churchyard.
His body was taken from the Haisten Brothers Funeral Home to
the residence today at 3 p. m.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 30, 1952, page 1, JOE ALLEN DUKE,
Mr. Duke, 64, Dies At Home
Mr. Joe Allen Duke, 64, died suddenly this morning at his home, 617 North 18th street.
Mr. Duke was born in Harris County, Ga. He had lived in
Griffin for the past 10 years. He was employed by Dundee Mill
No. One in the weave room for eight years. He was a Royal Arch
Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge 413.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ozela H. Duke; five daughters,
Mrs. Lizzie Mae Brooks, Mrs. Florence Bennett, Miss. Sara Duke,
Mrs. Irene Griffin and Mrs. Velma Holt, all of Griffin; three
sons, Milus Duke, Griffin, Jack Duke, Rome, and Barney Duke,
Hamilton, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Lou McCollum, Columbus;
two brothers, B. W. Duke, Selma, Ala., and Wiley Duke, Dothan,
Ala.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a. m. at the Kincaid
Methodist Church with the Rev. C. H. Thomas officiating. Burial
will be in the Oak Hill cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home in
charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, July 30, 1952, page 2, GEORGE W. MOORE,
Mrs. Moore Dies Today
Mrs. George W. Moore, 84?, formerly of Spalding County,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Stephens in Carrollton,
today after an extended illness.
Mrs. Moore was born in Spalding County, the daughter of the late
W. J. Bridges and the late Annie Travis Bridges.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lee Stephens, Mrs. R. G.
Thompson, Porterdale; a sister, Mrs. A. A. Ogletree, Carrollton,
10 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. B. W. Hancock officiating.
Burial will be in the Bridges family cemetery at Vaughn.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 31, 1952, page 2, JOE ALLEN DUKE,
J. A. Duke's Rites Planned
Funeral services for Mr. Joe Allen Duke, 64, will be held
tomorrow at 11 a. m. at the Kincaid Methodist Church with the
Rev. C. H. Thomas officiating.
All members of Masonic Lodge No. 413 and the Pythagoras Chapter
No. 10 are requested to meet at Lodge 413 at 10 a. m. tomorrow
for the Masonic rites to be conducted for Mr. Duke.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, July 31, 1952, page 2, HOWARD FOSTER,
Mr. Foster To Be Buried
Funeral services for Mr. Howard Foster of McDonough will
be held tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. from Bethany Church with the Rev.
Robert Taylor and the Rev. Glenn Waldrop officiating. Burial
will be in the churchyard.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. E. L. Carter,
Forest Park, Mrs. Raleigh L. Shaw, McDonough, Mrs. Glenn Morris,
Griffin, Miss. Sue Foster, Atlanta.
Five sons, H. L. Foster, Griffin, Richard Foster, Atlanta, Ernest
Foster, Robert Foster, both of McDonough, James Foster, Puerto
Rico; four brothers, W. H. Foster, Ward Foster, both of Atlanta,
Homer Foster and Roy Foster, McDonough; one sister, Miss. Minnie
Foster, Atlanta.
Mr. Foster died at his home in McDonough yesterday.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, May 31, 1954, HOSEA WILLIAM PRESTON RODGERS,
Mr. Rodgers Dies, Funeral Tomorrow
William Preston (Press) Rodgers, 64, of Route B, Griffin,
died suddenly at 1:30 this morning at his home. He was born in
Jackson County, but had lived in Griffin for the past 45 years.
He was employed by Dundee Mill No. 1 in the weave room.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude McDonald Rodgers; a son
T. Leon Rodgers; three daughters, Mrs. Beatrice McLean, Mrs.
Ruth Wilson, and Mrs. Grace Bridges, all of Griffin, four brothers,
Guy Rodgers, Joe Rodgers, Sam Rodgers, all of Griffin, and Lee
Rodgers of Forsyth, Ga.
Funeral Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock
from the East Griffin Congregational Holiness Church with the
Rev. Fred Cox and the Rev. James Rawls officiating. Burial will
be in Midway Cemetery.
His body was carried to the residence near Brooks this afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, November 4, 1955, CECIL HERBERT KEMPSON,
Mr. C. Herbert Kempson, 72, a retired farmer of Senoia,
died in a Newnan hospital last night at 11 o'clock. He had been
ill for a month and a patient at the hospital since Sunday. He
was a member of the Senoia Lutheran Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carter Williams of Senoia,
and Mrs. Fuller Gordon of Newnan; a son, George A. Kempson of
College Park, GA; a sister, Mrs. W. H. Scott of Brooks, GA.
Grave side services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 in
the Senoia Cemetery with the Rev. H. H. Dykes and the Rev. H.
B. Coleman, officiating.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, November 25, 1955, ALICE JONES HUCKABY,
Mrs. Huckaby, 77, Is Buried Today
Mrs. Alice Jones Huckaby, 77, widow of the late Noah D.
Huckaby, died at the home of her daughter near Brooks at 12:30
yesterday. She was a life long resident of Fayette County and
a member of the Brooks Methodist Church.
Her death followed an illness of several years and she had been
seriously ill since September.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Brooks Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy Fiske and the Rev. J. R.
Thompson officiated. Burial was in the Whitewater Cemetery in
Fayette County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by five daughters, Miss Maybelle Huckaby, Mrs.
Gladys Arnold, Mrs. Sara Pollard, Mrs. Rosa Goodman of Brooks
and Mrs Alberta Hand of Griffin, three sons, Mr. Walter E. Huckaby
of Brooks, Mr. Clark Huckaby of Eatonton, and the Rev. Worth
Huckaby of Thomaston; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alma Huckaby of Brooks;
one sister, Mrs. Ida Slaton of Fairburn, one brother, J. C. Jones
of Senoia, 17 grand children and 6 great grand children; and
several nieces and nephews.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, April 4, 1957, JOHN SAMUEL RODGERS,
Mr. Rodgers Dies: Was Vet of War I
Mr. John S. Rodgers died suddenly at his home on Vineyard
Road last night. He was a native of Jackson County, Georgia,
but moved to Griffin 39 years ago. Mr. Rodgers was employed by
Dundee Mills for 37 years. He was a veteran of World War One,
having served with the 42 Division in a machine gun Company in
Germany and France. He was a charter member of the Vineyard Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy Pounds Rodgers; two daughters,
Mrs. Joyce Starr of Griffin and Mrs. Roberta Hudgins of Dayton,
Ohio; a son, John L. Rodgers of Griffin; three brothers, L. L.
Rodgers, of Forsyth, Ga., E. G. Rodgers and J. P. Rodgers both
of Griffin and five grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pittman Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, April 16, 1957, LEANDER [LEE] RODGERS,
Rites are planned for Mr. Rodgers
Forsyth, Georgia. . . .Mr. L. L. Rodgers, 63, of Forsyth,
died Tuesday after a lengthy illness.
He has operated a Monroe County School bus for the past 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Henry William Rodgers of
the U. S. Navy, Hawaii and Curtis Rodgers of Drexer, PA, two
daughters Mrs. Hattie Rucker, Mulberry, Fla., and Mrs. Louise
Ruffin of Ft. Meads, Md., two brothers, E. G. Rodgers and J.
P. Rodgers of Griffin, and seven grandchildren,
Funeral services will be held Thursday at the First Baptist Church
of Forsyth.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, March 14, 1958, BIRDIE GAY JONES,
Mrs. Birdie Gay Jones died Thursday afternoon in a private
hospital where she had been a patient for a year and half. She
was born in Spalding County and had made her home in Senoia for
the past 40 years. She was a member of the Senoia Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from
the Whitewater Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Burdette
and the Rev. Wendell Banks officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband , Mr. James C. Jones of Senoia;
two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Catherine Couch of Newnan, and Mrs.
Sara Jewell Cox of Woolsey, Ga., a son, Samuel Jones of Griffin;
three sisters, Mrs. Lennie Sams of Woolsey, Mrs. Frances Gay
Underwood of East Point, and Mrs. Mattie Stephens of Decatur;
a brother, Otis Gay of Atlanta, and seven grand children.
Her body will remain at Pittman Funeral Home and will be carried
to the church to lie in state one hour prior to the funeral.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, May 14, 1958, JAMES CLEVELAND JONES
Mr. James Cleveland Jones dies in Senoia early Tuesday
night in a private hospital where he had been a patient for the
past six weeks.
A native of Fayette County, he had made his home in Senoia for
46 years. He was a retired farmer and a member of Senoia Methodist
Church. His wife died on March 13 of this year (1958).
Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from
the Whitewater Baptist Church rear Star's Mill. The Rev. Chester
Burdette and the Rev. Wendell Banks and the Rev. Harold E. Braswell
will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Catherine Couch of
Newnan, and Mrs. Sara Jewell Cox of Woolsey, a son Samuel Jones
of Griffin, seven grand children and several nieces and nephews.
His body will remain at Pittman Funeral Home until it is carried
to the church to lie in state from 1:30 until funeral time.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, November 12, 1958, p. 1, HOWELL COTTER BRANDENBURG,
Mr. Brandenburg Dies At Hospital,
Mr. Howell Cotter Brandenburg, 69, who resided on the Williamson
Road near Griffin, died at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital at 4
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
He was admitted to the hospital late Monday afternoon suffering
with a heart attack.
A retired farmer and insurance company representative, Mr. Brandenburg
was a native of Coweta County. He was the son of the late Mr.
Rufus K. Brandenburg and the late Mrs. Susan Stewart Brandenburg
of Coweta County.
A veteran of World War One (WWI) Mr. Brandenburg served in France.
He was a mason, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
the Haralson Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
In 1940 he was appointed chairman of the U. S. Census for the
Fourth Congressional district.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock
in Haisten's Chapel. The Rev. Harold Braswell will officiate
and burial will be in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in
Meriwether County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gussie Camp Brandenburg; two
step daughters, Mrs. W. W. Lewis of Griffin and Mrs. J. H. Stodghill
of LaGrange; four brothers, H. L. Brandenburg of Atlanta, L.
P. Brandenburg of Senoia, W. R. Brandenburg of Los Angeles, Calif.,
H. H. Brandenburg of Concord, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. M. E.
Pope of Griffin, Mrs. Hugh Brown of Senoia, and Mrs. Wallace
Colly of Atlanta.
His body will remain at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
About 1961, EMMETT L. CREWS,
Mr. Crews, 77, Will be Buried
Mr. Emmett L. Crews, 77, of 224 West Cherry Street, died
Wednesday night in a hospital where he had been a patient for
several years.
He was a native of Douglas County.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs Clarence Bonner of Griffin;
two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, among them the
Rev. Terry Crews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o'clock
from Haisten's Chapel. The Rev. T. B. Hoard will officiate. Burial
will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The body will remain at Haisten Funeral Home until the funeral
hour.
(NOTE: clipping from my mother haven't found article in newpaper
yet)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, September 1961, THOMAS J. BILES (forgot to write down exact date)
Mr. Thomas J. Biles, 91, affectionately known as Uncle
Tom, of the Rehobeth Community of Spalding County died at 11:20
Thursday night at the Griffin Spalding County Hospital where
he had been a patient for a week.
A life long resident of Spalding County, he was born April 3,
1870. His wife the late Mrs. Nannie Willis Biles died April 6,
1945. At the time of her death they had been married 54 1/2 years.
Mr. Biles was a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church for 75 years.
He was ordained a deacon of the church at the age of 33. He helped
build the present building and Sunday School rooms. He served
as Sunday School superintendent , Adult Bible School teacher,
and choirister for the church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Preston Sanders of Comer,
GA, and Mrs. Bertha Alexander of Griffin; three sons, Willis
Biles of Griffin, Homer Biles of Decatur, and Franklin Biles
of East Point; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Futual and Mrs. Fred Goddard
both of Griffin; eleven children (probably should be grand children];
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 3:30 at Rehobeth
Baptist Church. The Rev. H. P. McDonald will officiate. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
The body will be carried to the church 30 minutes before the
funeral hour.
Haisten Brothers Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, November 19, 1965, p. 2, HORACE STANLEY KELLEY,
Mr Kelley Dies Today,
Mr. Horace Stanley Kelley, 62, of Ellis Road, Route three,
Griffin, died at 1:30 A. M. this morning at the Griffin Spalding
Hospital where he was admitted late Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Kelley had been in declining health for two years and seriously
ill recently. Until illness forced him to retire, he operated
the Kelley Glass Company. While he was born in Haralson, GA,
Coweta County, he was reared in Brooks, GA, in Fayette County.
His parents were the late John Harrison Kelley and the late Lidia
Ann Brandenburg Kelley. Mr. Kelley came to Griffin to make his
home in 1926. He was a member and a former chairman of the Henleither
Methodist Church and was chairman of the building committee when
the present sanctuary was built several years ago. He was a member
of the Griffin Lodge No. 413 of Mason and the T. W. Mitchell
Camp of the Woodsman of the World.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucille Berry Kelley; son and
daughter, Capt. and Mrs Horace S. Kelley, Jr. of Bowie, MD; two
grand children, Stanley Kelley and John Kelley of Bowie, MD;
two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Scarbrough of Augusta and Miss. Betty
Kelley of Brooks; five brothers, W. R. Kelley, Clifford Kelley
of Brooks, the Rev. J. K. Kelley, C. Homer Kelley of Griffin,
and John H. Kelley of Centre, Ala.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Henleither Methodist Church. The Rev. Alfred L. Key
will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Members
of the official board and members of the Men's Bible Class of
Henleither Methodist Church will serve as honorary escorts at
the funeral. Mr. Kelley 's body will lie in state 30 minutes
prior to the funeral. His body is at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Wednesday, August 17, 1966, p. 8, JAMES BUTLER MOODY, SR.
Mrs. James Butler Moody, Sr., died at his home at Digby
early this morning. He had been in ill health for several years
but his death came unexpectedly.
He was born in Fayette County, Georgia, the son of the late James
Wilson Moody and the late Frances Herdon Moody. Mr. Moody was
a member of the County Line Christian Church in Digby and at
one time was an elder and a deacon.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie Lee Biles Moody; two sons,
James Moody, Jr of Jonesboro; Leeman Moody of Brooks, a sister,
Mrs Bessie Moody Fox of Griffin; a brother, J. J. Moody of Brooks,
and five grand children.
Funeral service for Mr. Moody will be conducted Thursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock from County Line Christian Church in Digby. The
Rev. C. C. Turner will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mr. Moody's body remains at Haisten Funeral Home and will be
carried to the church to lie in state 30 minutes before the service.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, December 28, 1966, JOSEPH PASCAL RODGERS,
Mr. Rodgers, Sr., Dies Tuesday
Mr. Joseph Pascal Rodgers, of 18 Sixth Street, East Griffin,
suffered a heart seizure Tuesday afternoon and was pronounced
dead on arrival at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. Mr.
Rodgers was under the care of a physician and his death was not
unexpected.
He was a native of Monroe County and had been a resident of Spalding
County for 40 years. Mr. Rodgers was employed at Dundee Mills,
No. Five. He was a member of the Searcy Memorial Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Louise Goolsby Rodgers; two
sons, Joseph P. Rodgers, Jr., and Edward E. Rodgers; eight grandchildren;
one brother, E. G. Rodgers and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from Haisten Chapel with the Rev. S. J. Wheeler officiating.
Burial will be in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Mr. Rodger's body
remains at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
About Sept 5, 1966, JEWELL BRANDENBURG BROWN,
Mrs Jewell B. Brown died, at age 71, at Coweta General
Hospital, Funeral at Senoia Methodist Church, September 7th.
Hillcrest Chapel was in charge
Survivors include one daughter: Mrs Bill Hill of Senoia, one
son: Mr Harold H. Brown of Senoia, GA, one sister: Mrs (Evelyn)
Colley of Atlanta, four brothers: Lewis, Turin, L. P., Harvey
Brandenburg and Will Brandenburg of Los Angeles, Calif.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, December 28, 1966, JOSEPH PASCAL RODGERS,
Mr. Rodgers, Sr., Dies Tuesday
Mr. Joseph Pascal Rodgers, of 18 Sixth Street, East Griffin,
suffered a heart seizure Tuesday afternoon and was pronounced
dead on arrival at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. Mr.
Rodgers was under the care of a physician and his death was not
unexpected.
He was a native of Monroe County and had been a resident of Spalding
County for 40 years. Mr. Rodgers was employed at Dundee Mills,
No. Five. He was a member of the Searcy Memorial Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Louise Goolsby Rodgers; two
sons, Joseph P. Rodgers, Jr., and Edward E. Rodgers; eight grandchildren;
one brother, E. G. Rodgers and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from Haisten Chapel with the Rev. S. J. Wheeler officiating.
Burial will be in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Mr. Rodger's body
remains at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, Jan 14, 1967, OTIS O. BILES,
Mr. Otis O. Biles, 71, died at his home on Cherokee Road,
Friday afternoon at 12:45. Mr. Biles was a retired overseer of
the weave room at Rushton Mills.
Mr. Biles was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He served
in the U. S. Army prior to World War One and during World War
One he served in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Ollie Mae Harper Biles; daughter,
Mrs. Richard Granville of Atlanta; two sons, Lawrence Biles and
Roy Biles, both of Griffin; seven grand children; three sisters,
Mrs. Angeline Ferrell of Dallas, Tex, Mrs. Jerry Reid of Fort
Worth, Tex, Mrs. Jack Barth of San Antonio, TX; two brothers,
Albert Biles of Griffin, and Wilber Biles of Montgomery, Ala.
Funeral services will be at Oak Hill Baptist Church Sunday at
2:30. The Rev. Robert Lloyd will officiate. Burial will be in
Oak Hill Cemetery.
The body will remain at Haisten until taken to the church to
lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, March 6, 1967, HARRIS MILTON STARR,
Mr. Starr of Pomona Dies,
Mr. Harris Milton (Billy) Starr of Clayton Street, Pomona,
died unexpectedly Saturday at his residence.
He was a life long resident of Spalding County attending Spalding
County Schools and the electronic school in Louisville, KY.
He was a member of the Vineyard Baptist Church and was employed
by the Southern States Equipment Company for the past 16 months.
Mr Starr owned and operated the Starr T. V. & Radio Service.
Survivors included his widow, Mrs. Joyce Rodgers Starr; two sons,
Milton Keith Starr, and Samuel Elder Starr; his mother, Mrs.
Arbella Harris Starr, all of Pomona; and one brother, Merlyn
E. Starr of McDonough.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the Vineyard Baptist Church. The Rev. Wiley Virden officiated
and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pittman Rawls Funeral Home
was in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, September 16, 1968, p. 3, JOHN 'JAY' MOODY,
Mr. J. J. Moody, 76, of the Digby Community died early
Sunday morning at his residence. Mr. Moody had been in declining
health for several months and suffered a stroke Saturday night.
He was a lifelong resident of the Digby Community, son of the
late Daniel Wilson Moody and the late Fannie Hearndon Moody.
Mr. Moody had been engaged in farming and was a member of the
County Line Christian Church.Mr. Moody is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Addie Biles Moody; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Carden of
Griffin, Mrs. Ray Pendley of Atlanta, and Mrs. Ben Crisler of
Augusta; two sons, Joe Moody of Brooks and Sgt. Wilson Moody,
USA, Fort Bragg, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Bessie M. Fox of Griffin
and nine grand children.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
County Line Christian Church at Digby. The Rev. Orville L. Wright
officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Haisten Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, August 21, 1969, p. 6, EFFIE MAE THOMPSON PARHAM,
Mrs. Parham Buried Today
Mrs. Effie Mae Thompson Parham, 77, of 412 North 13th Street,
wife of George T. Parham, died Wednesday at Brightmoor Medical
Center after a short illness.
Mrs. Parham was a lifelong resident of Spalding County.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Warren Bonner; a son, George C. Parham; a brother, Heidt Thompson,
a sister, Mrs. Maggie Shockley, all of Griffin; two grand children;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the chapel of Haisten's funeral Home, the Rev. Allen Huckaby
and the Rev. Brady Blalock officiated and burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, August 28, 1969, Page Five, MINNIE THOMAS JONES,
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Minnie Thomas Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly
of Brooks, Ga., died in Jacksonville early Wednesday morning.
She was the widow of J. H. Jones.
Mrs. Jones is survived by a son, B. Phillip Jones of Orlando,
Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Edward of Jacksonville, Fla; two
sisters, Mrs. W. C. Hubbard of Senoia, and Mrs. W. W. Gable of
Haralson; and three grand children.
The body will arrive in Griffin this evening and will remain
at Haisten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted from
Haisten's Chapel Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. J. K.
Kelley will officiate and burial will be in Brooks Memorial Gardens.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, September 3, 1969, MINNIE THOMAS JONES,
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Minnie Thomas Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly
of Brooks, Ga., died in Jacksonville early Wednesday morning.
She was the widow of J. H. Jones.
Mrs. Jones is survived by a son, B. Phillip Jones of Orlando,
Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Edward of Jacksonville, Fla; two
sisters, Mrs. W. C. Hubbard of Senoia, and Mrs. W. W. Gable of
Haralson; and three grand children.
The body will arrive in Griffin this evening and will remain
at Haisten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted from
Haisten's Chapel Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. J. K.
Kelley will officiate and burial will be in Brooks Memorial Gardens.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, September 3, 1969, Page Eight, MINNIE THOMAS JONES,
Mrs. Minnie Thomas Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Brooks died Friday last week (Aug. 29th). Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home in Griffin and burial was in Memorial Gardens at Brooks. She was the widow of the late J. H. Jones of Brooks and was known as "Miss. Minnie" by her friends.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, September 22, 1969, p. 7, GEORGE THOMAS PARHAM,
Mr. Parham Buried Sunday
Mr. George Thomas Parham, 77, of 412 North 13th Street
died at noon Saturday (Sept. 20, 1969) at the Living Center where
he had been a patient several days.
Mr. Parham's death came a month following the death of his wife,
Mrs. Effie Mae Thompson Parham. A native of Henry County, he
had lived in Griffin for a number of years and when he retired
15 years ago Mr. Parham was employed at the old Dovedown Hosiery
Mill.
He is survived by a son, George C. Parham; a daughter, Mrs. Warren
Bonner, two grand children one great grand child, all of Griffin,
two brothers, J. D. Parham and Lynn Parham and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Huckaby
and the Rev. Brady Blalock officiated and burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, October 9, 1970, MARY FRANCIS KEMPSON SCOTT,
Mrs. Mary Kempson Scott, widow of Mr. William Harvey Scott, died early Thursday night at the home of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Scott in Line Creek district. Mrs. Scott had been in ill
health for several months.
She was born in Coweta County and had spent most of her life
in Spalding County. Mrs Scott was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church of Meriwether County.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Roger Rawls of Williamson;
four sons, Francis Scott, Alva Scott, both of Brooks, Marion
Scott of Irvin, TX, and
Herman Scott of Arlington Heights, Ill; nine grand children; two great grand children; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pittman Rawls Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Saturday, October 10, 1970, MARY FRANCIS KEMPSON SCOTT,
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kempson Scott, widow of Mr. William Harvey Scott, will be conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the chapel of
Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home.
The Rev. Cecil Dix and the Rev. Carl F. Stewart will officiate.
Burial will be in the Senoia City Cemetery.
The body will remain at the funeral home until the funeral.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, November 3, 1970, FAYE HODNETT BRANDENBURG,
Mrs. Faye Hodnett Brandenburg of Senoia, widow of Lovic Pierce Brandenburg, died Monday in a nursing home in Newnan, after a short illness.
Mrs. Brandenburg was a lifelong resident of Senoia. She
was a member of the Senoia United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Holt of Senoia,
Mrs. M. W. Glenn of Dalton and Mrs. Frank Bilton of Albany; three
grandchildren, Miss Regina Glenn of Atlanta, Miss Donna Bilton
of Albany, and Woody Glenn, Jr., of Van Horn, Tex.
Funeral plans will be announced by Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, November 4, 1970, FAYE HODNETT BRANDENBURG,
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Hodnett Brandenburg of Senoia,
widow of Mr. Lovic Pierce Brandenburg, were conducted this afternoon
at 3 o'clock form Haisten's Chapel. The Rev. Dan McFarland and
the Rev. J. K. Kelley officiated and burial was in the Senoia
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Brandenburg died Monday in a nursing home in Newnan after
a short illness.
Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, February 3, 1971, p. 7, CHARLES HOMER KELLEY,
Mr. Charles Homer Kelley, 73, died Tuesday afternoon at
his residence, 541 South Sixth Street after a short illness.
Mr. Kelley was president of the Auto Timmers Co., of Griffin
and Greensville, SC. He had been in business in Griffin since
a young man. A native of Brooks, Fayette County, Ga. Mr. Kelley
was the son of the late John Harrison Kelley and the late Lydia
Ann Brandenburg Kelley. He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church and attended the Men's Bible Class of the church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dessa Dunn Kelley, a daughter
Mrs. Robert H. Patterson, a son Dr. J. Weldon Kelley, all of
Griffin; a daughter-in-law, Mrs Fred Kelley of Greenville, SC.,
two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Scarborough of Augusta, and Miss Betty
Kelley of Brooks, four brothers Clifford Kelley of Brooks, W.
R. Kelley and Rev. J. K. Kelley both of Griffin, John H. Kelley
of Centre, Ala., a sister-in-law Mrs Horace Kelley of Griffin,
and 10 grandchildren, Freddie Kelley, Don Kelley, Steve Kelley,
and Keith Kelley, all of Greenville, SC, John W. Kelley, Jr.,
Blake Kelley, David Kelley, Richard Kelley, Robbie Patterson,
and Miss Lynn Patterson all of Griffin.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt,
the Rev.
Bruce Morgan, and the Rev. Wallace Z. Wiggins will officiate
and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Members of the Men's
Bible Class will be honorary escort at the funeral and will meet
at the church at 3:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Haisten Brothers Funeral Directors.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, March 4, 1971, p. 8, CHARLIE HUGH BILES,
Mr. Charlie Hugh Biles, 64, of Teamon Road, Route four, Griffin, died Wednesday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, shortly after he
was admitted, after suffering from a heart ailment.
Mr. Biles was born and reared in Line Creek distict of Spalding
County son of the late G. W. Biles and the late Ella Sansom Biles.
He was an employee of Johnson Farms here.
Mr Biles was a deacon in the Teamon Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Louise Fullerton Biles; two daughters,
Mrs. Doug Bankston of Smyrna and Mrs. Billy Dingler of Brooks;
four sons, Herman Biles, Charles Biles of Tucker and Douglas
Biles of Philadelphia, PA; a brother, Grady W. Biles of Brooks;
four sisters, Mrs. Ottie Harwell of Griffin, Mrs. Ellen Shivers
of Atlanta, Mrs. Margie Allison of Brooks and Mrs. Gertrude Coggins
of Miami, Fla., and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services
will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Teamon Baptist
Church. The Rev. Charles Pirkle and the Rev. G. L. Howard will
officiate, and burial will be in the Fairview Baptist Church
Cemetery.
The body will remain at Haisten Funeral Home until carried to
the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Deacons will
serve as pallbearers nd honorary pallbearers.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, October 6, 1971, REV. JAMES KNOX KELLEY,
Funeral services for the Rev. J. K. Kelley of 522 West Broad Street will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First United ethodist
Church. The Rev. D. B. Shelnut, the Rev. W. C. Bowen and
the Rev. C. H. Thomas will officiate and burial will be in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
|Member of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist
Church will serve as honorary escort at the funeral. Pallbearers
will be M. O.
Gustafson, Bill Woodward, Sam Bunn, Albert Benton, Steve Squires,
and Homer Sigman. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that
those who wish make contributions to the building fund of the
New Hope Methodist Church. c/o James Parker, treasurer, Route
two, Hampton.
The body will remain at Haisten Funeral Home until carried to
the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. SEE ALSO: FOR
James K. Kelley: "A HISTORY OF METHODIST IN SMYRNA (COBB
COUNTY) GEORGIA", page 264-265 and "Methodist Church,
JOURNAL OF THE NORTH
GEORGIA CONFERENCE, # 176, "
|State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,
Monday, December 6, 1971,p. 3, JAMES PARIGON WILSON,
Mrs. James Parigon "J. P." Wilson, 50, died at
the Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson, Sunday night after suffering
an apparent heart seizure. Mr. Wilson made his home in Griffin
for most of his life before moving to Jackson recently. He was
a former member of the Palace Street Church of God in Griffin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Rogers Wilson; two daughters,
Mrs. Donna Drake of Griffin and Miss. Toni Wilson of Jackson;
three sons, J. P. Wilson, Jr., Jerry W. Wilson and Johnny G.,
all of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lena McGahee; a brother,
Thomas W. Wilson, both of Griffin; two grand children and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Sherrell Funeral Home
of Jackson.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, December 7, 1971, JAMES PARIGON WILSON,
Funeral services for Mr. James P. Wilson, Sr., 50, of Jackson were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Second Baptist Church in
Jackson. The Rev. A. L. Price and the Rev. James Maders
officiated and burial in the Jackson Cemetery.
Mr. Wilson died Sunday night at the Sylvan Grove Hospital after
suffering a heart seizure.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, December 16, 1971, p. 12, WILLIAM RUFUS KELLEY,
The Rev. William Rufus Kelley of 132 West Chappell Street
died unexpectedly this morning while shopping at the Big Apple
Super Market. The
Rev. Kelley suffered an apparent heart seizure.
He was born in Cullman, Ala., and had made his home in Spalding
and Fayette Counties for most of his life. He was a Mason and
a member of the
Brooks United Methodist Church. Mr. Kelley was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Borders Kelley, five
daughters, Mrs. Alice Jones of Atlanta, Mrs. Nina Spruill and
Mrs MaryFoster, both
f LaGrange, Mrs Dorothy Baker of Wedowee, Ala., and Mrs. Sue
Kilgore of Griffin, six sons, Samuel Kelley of Baltimore, Md.,
John Thad Kelley of rooks, J. B. Kelley of College Park, Billy
Frank Kelley of Marietta, James Eugene Kelley of Ellenwood, Nathaniel
Kelley of Brooks, two
sisters, Mrs. Love Scarbrough of Augusta, and Miss Elizabeth
Kelley of Brooks, two brothers, Clifford Kelley of Brooks and
John H. Kelley of
Centre,
Ala., 33 grand children, 20 great grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by McDonald Chapel.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, December 17, 1971, p. 2, WILLIAM RUFUS KELLEY,
Funeral services for the Rev. William Rufus Kelley of 132
West Chappel Street will be conducted Saturday morning at 11
o'clock in the Brooks United Methodist Church. The Rev. Hardy
Tindell and the Rev. Marvin Jimmerson will officiate and burial
will be in the Kelley Family Cemetery at the home place in Brooks.
The body will remain at McDonald Chapel until carried to the
church 30 minutes prior to the funeral service.
The Rev. Kelley died unexpectedly yesterday of a heart seizure.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, February 5, 1973, p. 2, NELLIE CLAIRE BRANDENBURG,
Miss. Nellie Claire Brandenburg, 71, of Atlanta, died early
Sunday morning at the Georgia Baptist Hospital where she was
admitted a week ago.
Miss. Brandenburg was a native of Pike County. She made her home
near Concord. She was the daughter of Luther Brandenburg and
Lena Strickland. Miss Brandenburg was a member of Friendship
Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from
the grave side in the Old Hebron Cemetery in Concord. The Rev.
Marion C. Godard officiated. Those desiring may make contributions
to the Heart Fund in memory of Miss. Brandenburg in lieu of flowers.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, February 26, 1973, p. 2, EUGENE GOOLSBY,
(briefly stated) "Survivors include one son, Frank Goolsby, Griffin; and four daughters, Mary Castleberry, Griffin, Mrs. Joe Rogers, Griffin, Mrs. Harris Lowry, Fort Worth, Tex., and Mrs Charles Presley, Maryville, Tenn."
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, February 28, 1973, p. 3, GRADY W. BILES,
Mr. Grady W. Biles, 80, of Route One, Brooks, Line Creek
Community of Spalding County, died Tuesday at the Living Center
in Griffin.
Mr. Biles was a lifelong resident of Spalding County and was
engaged in farming until his retirement. He was a member of the
Fairview Baptist Church where he served as deacon and church
clerk. Mr. Biles was a veteran of World War One. He had served
on the Spalding County Board of Education and was a former school
trustee.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Bassett Biles, five daughters,
Mrs. James Yarbrough of Decatur, Mrs. Harry Hunter of Forest
Park, Mrs. J. C. Nixon of Duluth, Mrs. B. E. Conner of Decatur,
and Mrs. Bertril E. Chastain of Brooks; a son, Billy Biles of
Evergreen, Ala.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dick Slade of Griffin;
two step-sons, Lelan Taylor of Griffin and Scott Prothro of Milner;
14 grand children; 6 great grand children; four sisters, Mrs.
Marjorie Allison of Brooks, Mrs. Ottie Harwell of Williamson,
Mrs. Ellen Shivers of Decatur, and Mrs. Guy Coggins of Miami,
Fla.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock
in the Fairview Baptist Church. The Rev. Richard Fields and the
Rev. Wiley Virden will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery. Deacons of the Church and former pastors will serve
as honorary escorts at the funeral. The body will be carried
to the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Haisten Funeral
Home is in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, June 11, 1973, KATE HUTCHINSON WYATT,
Mrs. Kate Hutchinson Wyatt of 1833 Clifton Road, Atlanta,
widow of Thomas Franklin Wyatt, died at Piedmont Hospital, Saturday
afternoon after a short illness.
Mrs. Wyatt was a retired teacher in the Atlanta Public School
System. A native of Haralson. She was the daughter of the late
George (should be John) Wilborn Hutchinson and the late Mollie
Gray Hutchinson. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian
Church in Atlanta.
She is survived by a son, Thomas F. Wyatt, Jr. of Mobile, Ala.;
a grandson, Thomas F. Wyatt, III, of Atlanta, three brothers,
the Rev. Alva R. Hutchinson of Sarasota, FL, Col. A. G. Hutchinson,
U. S. Army (retired) and J. W. Hutchinson, both of Haralson,
four sisters, Mrs. L. S. Burns of Tucker, Mrs. T. V. Odom of
Bradenton, Fl, Mrs. C. K. Cooper and Miss Martha Hutchinson of
Perry.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the Haralson United Methodist Church. The Rev. Stann
Bliss will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of plans. The body
will remain at the funeral home until carried to the church 30
minutes prior to the funeral hour.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, February 18, 1974, JOE RANDALL SPRUILL,
Mr. Spruill,
Mr. Joe Spruill, 27, of LaGrange, died Saturday morning at Duke
University in Durham, N. C. where he was in his last year of
medical school.
Mr. Spruiell was the brother of Miss Janice Spruiell who teaches
at Spalding Junior High School of Griffin.
Maddox Funeral Home of LaGrange is in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, March 12, 1974, ROBERTA RODGERS HUDGINS,
Mrs. Roberta Rodgers Hudgins, of Montgomery, Ala., wife
of Lt. Col. Leon Hudgins, died early Monday morning at the University
Hospital in Birmingham, Ala.
Mrs. Hudgins was a native of Griffin, daughter of the late John
Samuel Rodgers and Mrs. Daisy Pounds Rodgers. She was a graduate
of Spalding High School. Mrs. Hudgins had made her home in Montgomery
for the past seven years.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by four
sons, Andrew Hudgins, Roger Hudgins, Michael Hudgins, and Timothy
Hudgins, all of Montgomery; a sister, Mrs. Joyce Starr; a brother
John L. "Buddy" Rodgers, both of Griffin.
Funeral plans will be announced by Pittman Rawls Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Friday, November 1, 1974, PAGE 1, STEVEN LAMAR RODGERS,
Griffinite killed, two hurt in wreck.
A Griffinite was killed and two others injured in a head on collision
of two vans late yesterday afternoon. The wreck occurred on GA
3 near the Georgia Experiment Station Food Science building and
Lover's Lane around 5:45 P. M.
Steven Lamar Rodgers, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. (Buddy)
Rodgers, one of the drivers, apparently was killed instantly.
His passenger, Milton Kenneth Starr, 18, of Sunnyside, was pinned
in the van for at least 30 minutes and suffered a hip injury,
broken leg, and multiple lacerations.
Larry Williamson, 20, of Route Five, Box 106, who was driving
the other van, suffered a broken arm and leg and hip injuries.
Williamson and Starr were admitted to the Griffin-Spalding Hospital
and were both listed in fair condition there this morning.
According to Griffin police, Rodgers was traveling south on GA
3 when his van crossed the center line and collided with the
Williamson vehicle which was headed north.
Rodgers was thrown from his van which overturned and landed on
top of him, police said.
Starr was trapped in the vehicle, his legs pinned between the
seat and lower front section. Two wreckers had to pry the vehicle
apart to free him.
Hospital ambulance found Williamson lying beside the road.
A Native of Spalding County, Mr. Rodgers was a graduate of Griffin
High School in 1972. He attended Clayton Junior College and was
employed by Cotter and Co. He was a member of the Vineyard Baptist
Church.
In addition to the parents, he is survived by his grandmothers,
Mrs. R. G. Culpepper, Sr., and Mrs. J. S. Rodgers, both of Griffin,
several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the chapel of Pittman Rawls Funeral Home. The Rev.
Charles Ivey will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The body will remain at the funeral home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, October 10, 1975, p. 2, MILDRED BRANDENBURG HOLT,
Mrs. Mildred Brandenburg Holt of Senoia, widow of Mr. Basil
P. Holt, died this morning in Albany, Ga., hospital after an
illness of several months.
Mrs. Holt was a lifelong resident of Senoia, daughter of Mr.
Lovie Pierce Brandenburg and the late Fay Hodnett Brandenburg.
She was employed for several years in the office of the State
Highway Department in Atlanta. Mrs. Holt was a member of the
Senoia United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. M. W. Glenn of Dalton &
Mrs. Frank Bilton of Albany.
The funeral will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Haisten's Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Kenneth Dietle will officiate, and burial will be in the Senoia City Cemetery. The body will remain at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Saturday, November 8, 1975, p. 8, JAMES ALLEN BILES,
Mr. James Allen Biles, 86, of Senoia, died last night at
Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Biles was a native of Fayette County.
Survivors include three sons, J. D. Biles and G. W. Biles of
Jonesboro, O. A. Biles of Daytona Beach, Fla.; seven daughters,
Mrs. Russell Penninger, Pine Bluff, Ark., Mrs. J. C. Turner,
of Haralson, Mrs. M. U. Guarin of Elcojon, Calif, Mrs. George
Powell of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. J. P. Dunn of Hapeville, Mrs.
J. R. Dingler of Morrow, Mrs. Bob Lamb of Concord; five sisters,
Mrs. J. B. Moody, Mrs. J. J. Moody, both of Brooks, Mrs. Shell
Patton of Williamson, Mrs. Joe Bettencourt of Atlanta, Mrs. John
Harrison of Douglasville; four brothers, Chester Biles, Milton
Biles, both of Griffin, Joel Biles of Atlanta, Cleve Biles of
Brooks.
The funeral will be Monday at 2 P. M. in Haisten's Chapel. Burial
Will be in Brooks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit the family at Haisten Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, March 5, 1977, CLIFFORD ALLEN KELLEY,
Mr. Clifford Allen Kelley of Brooks, died this morning
at Georgia Baptist Hospital (Atlanta, GA).
Mr. Kelley lived in Brooks all his life and was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian McCullough Kelley, 2
daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan of Griffin and Mrs. Helen
Smith of Jonesboro; 3 sons, James Kelley of Smyrna, Norman Kelley
of Brooks, and Harmon Kelley of Huntsville, Ala., 2 sisters,
Mrs. Love Scarborough of Augusta and Miss. Annie Elizabeth Kelley
of Brooks, a brother, John H. Kelley of Centre, Ala.; 11 grand
children; and 4 great grand children.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday at 2 P. M. at the Whitewater
Baptist Church with the Rev. Byron Thompson officiating. Burial
will be in the Brooks Memorial Cemetery.
McDonald Chapel is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, March 17, 1977, p. 3, VERA KNOTT BILES
Mrs. Vera Knott Biles, 73, of 1026 West Broad Street, died
Wednesday night after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Biles was the wife of Albert F. Biles. She was born in Berry,
Ala., and had made her home here for a long number of years.
She was a charter member of the Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sisters,
Mrs. Louise Kimbell, Mrs. Winnie Brown, both of Griffin, Mrs.
Flossie Moore, Mrs. Ruth Horne, both of Port Arthur, Tex., and
Mrs. Gladys Suggs of Montgomery, Ala.
The funeral will be Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in Haisten
Chapel. The Rev. Allen Huckaby will officiate and burial will
be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the
funeral home or at the resident of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kimbell,
133 Laprade Road.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, December 1, 1977, MAUD ALICE McDONALD RODGERS,
Mrs. Maud McDonald Rodgers, 90, of Route 2, Griffin, died
Wednesday evening [November 30, 1977] at Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg,
where she had been a patient for four months.
Mrs. Rodgers was the widow of Mr. William Preston Rodgers, who
died in 1954. She was a native of McDuffie County.
Survivors include a son, T. Leon Rodgers; three daughters, Mrs.
Beatrice McLean, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, Mrs Grace Bridges, all of
Griffin; fifteen grandchildren, 35 great grand children, and
5 great great grandchildren.
The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Chapel
of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Graydon Morgan will officiate
and burial will be in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Leon
Rodgers on By-Way Road.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, January 9, 1978, SARA HAISTEN HUCKABY,
Mrs. Sara Haisten Huckaby of Brooks, wife of Walter E.
Huckaby, died Saturday morning at her residence after a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. Huckaby was a life long resident of Fayette county, daughter
of the late Oscar Haisten and the late Bessie Hancock Haisten.
Mrs Huckaby was a member of the Brooks United Methodist Church
where she took an active part in all phases of the church program.
She service as financial secretary, was a member of the Adult
Sunday School Class, and the Women's Society of Christian Service.
Mrs. Huckaby was a member of the Brooks Homemakers Club. the
Thursday Club, and the Fayette County Senior Citizens Group.
Survivors include her husband, two sisters, Miss. Essie Haisten
and Mrs. Tommy Turner; both of Brooks, two nieces, Mrs. Peggy
Bilbo of Brooks, and Mrs. Rebecca Carden of Jonesboro; and a
brother-in-law, the Rev. Worth Huckaby of Griffin. The funeral
was this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Brooks United Methodist
church. The Rev. Jerry Meredith, the Rev. Wayne Younger, and
the Rev. C. J. Mowell officiated and burial war in Whitewater
Baptist Church Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was
in charge of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, March 3, 1978, p. 2, EDWARD NEAL POLLARD,
Mr. Edward Neal Pollard, 38, of Roxbury Drive, Riverdale, died Wednesday.
Mr. Pollard was a native of Brooks, and owned his own business
in Mountain View. He was a member of Whitewater Baptist Church
in Brooks. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served
a tour of duty in Thailand.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann Forsyth Pollard, one daughter,
Martha Denise Pollard, both of Riverdale; two sons, Bobby Pollard
and Billy Pollard, both of Vaughn; his mother, Mrs. Sara Pollard
of Brooks, one brother, Ralph Pollard of Brooks; one sister,
Mrs. Mary Alice Thompson of Barnesville, and several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral for Mr. Pollard was today at 2 P. M. at the Whitewater
Baptist Church of Brooks. Burial was in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Wayne Younger and the Rev. Worth Huckaby officiated.
Pope Dickson Funeral Home of Fayetteville was in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, April 17, 1978, EARLY GUY RODGERS,
Mr. Early Guy Rodgers of 61 Pine Street, Experiment, died Sunday night at his residence.
Mr. Rodgers was born in Jackson County, Georgia, son of
the late John William Rodgers and the late Rebecca Skelton Rodgers.
He has lived in Griffin for 42 years and was the last surviving
charter member of the Central Lake Church of God where he attended
the Men's Bible Class. Mr. Rodgers had served as the church's
clerk and treasurer for nine years. He was a retired employee
of Dundee Mills Number One.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Elizabeth Allen Rodgers;
a daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae Banford of Morrow; a son, Claude Rodgers
of Doraville, four grandchildren, three great grand children,
several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock from the
Central Lake Church of God. The Rev. Walter R. Pettitt, and the
Rev. Walter A. Langdon will officiate and burial will be in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at McDonald Chapel from 7 to 9 o'clock
tonight. The body will remain at the Chapel until carried to
the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral. Members of the Men's
Bible Class will serve as honorary pall bearers and active pall
bearers will be Noah Gilleland, Homer Thompson, Sr., Homer Thompson,
Jr., John Stanfield, Kenneth Pritchard and Danny Haney.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, October 10, 1979, DESSA DUNN KELLEY,
Mrs. Dessa Dunn Kelley died early this morning at her residence,
541 South Sixth Street after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Kelley was the widow of Mr. C. Homer Kelley, She was a native
of Fayette County and had resided in Griffin for most of her
life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Patterson of Griffin,
a son Dr. J. Welbon Kelley of Griffin; a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Fred Kelley of Greenville S. C.; a brother, A. J. Dunn of Griffin,
ten grand children, and four great grand children.
The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 3:30 in the Chapel of
Haisten Funeral Home. Dr. Bruce Morgan and the Rev. Harwell E.
Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral Home from 7:30
P. M. until 9 P. M.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, December 9, 1979, LOUISE GOOLSBY RODGERS,
Mrs. Louise Goolsby Rodgers, 72, of 112 Westmoreland Drive,
widow of Mr. Joseph P. Rodgers, Sr., died unexpectedly early
this morning at her residence.
Mrs. Rodgers was a retired employee of Dundee Mill No. Five.
She was a member of East Griffin Baptist Church and was a native
of Thomas County, GA.
Her survivors include two sons, J. P. Rodgers of Griffin and
Edwin E. Rodgers, both of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Leona
Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Pressley of Texas and Mrs. Mary Castleberry
of Griffin; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Goolsby of Houston,
Tex.
The funeral will be Friday afternoon at o'clock in Haisten's
Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. J. M. Wiles and the Rev. Bobby
Burnett will officiate. Burial will be in Griffin Memorial Park.
The body will remain at the funeral home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, December 31, 1979, MARY IRENE TURNER MORRIS,
Mrs. Mary Irene Turner Morris of Williamson, former resident
of Zebulon and lifelong resident of Pike County, died early last
night at the Brightmoor Medical Care Home [Griffin, GA] where
she had been a patient for eight months.
She was a member of the Zebulon United Methodist Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jones of Williamson,
Mrs. Alice Kimball of Jackson, Mrs. Betty Gilbert of Rome, Mrs.
Sara McKnight of San Jacinta, Calif., Mrs. Ann Rumbaugh of Torrance,
Calif.; two sons, Wallace Brandenburg of Griffin, and Hewlett
Brandenburg of Rodeo, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Fairy O'Dell
of Griffin, and Mrs. Mattie Turner of Baltimore, MD; twelve grandchildren;
fourteen great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 A. M. in the Chapel of Pittman-Rawls
Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Smith and the Rev. H. B. Duling,
Jr., officiating. Burial will be in the Zebulon United Methodist
Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at the home of Mrs. Hazel Jones
in Williamson and at the funeral home tomorrow night 7-9 o'clock.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, March 28, 1980, LILLIE MAE BONNER,
Mrs. Lillie Mae Bonner of 220 W. Cherry Street, was dead
on arrival at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital last night.
Mrs. Bonner was a life long resident of Spalding County and a
retired employee of Sybill Mill.
Her survivors include her husband, Clarence Bonner; daughter,
Mrs. Ruby May Weaver of Temple, GA; a son, Lynwood Bonner of
Griffin; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 o'clock in McDonald Chapel.
Bishop Terry Crews and the Rev. Alvin Crews will officiate. Burial
will be in Griffin Memorial Park. McDonald Chapel is in charge
of plans.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, March 31, 1980, JOHN THAD KELLEY,
Mr. John Thad Kelley, 64, of Brooks, died Saturday at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was a life long residence of Fayette County, son of
the late William Rufus Kelley and the late Rosa Minnie Kelley.
He was a member of the Friendship Congregational Holiness Church.
He was employed at Lowell Bleachery until his retirement in December
of 1979.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Allen Kelley; a daughter,
Mrs. Rudene Morris of Norcross; five sons, Thad Howard Kelley,
and Alvin R. Kelley, both of Griffin, Earnest Kelley and Clarence
Kelley, both of Brooks, and Tracy Kelley of Selina, Kansas; 10
grand children, and one great grand child; a stepmother, Elizabeth
Kelley; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Jones of Atlanta, Mrs. Nina
Spruill and Mrs. Mary Foster, both of LaGrange, Mrs. Dot Baker
of Wedowee, Ala., and Mrs Sue Kilgore of Griffin; five brothers,
S. R. Kelley of Baltimore, MD, J. B. Kelley of Griffin; Billy
Kelley of Brooks, Eugene Kelley of Ellenwood, and Nathaniel Kelley
of Birmingham, Ala.
The funeral for Mr. Kelley was conducted this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the Friendship Congregational Holiness Church. The
Rev. Gene Middlebrook, the Rev. Marvin Jimmerson, and the Rev.
Leo Smith officiated. Burial followed in the Kelley Family Cemetery
in Brooks. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Troup, City of LaGrange, PROBABLY
LAGRANGE NEWSPAPER
About November 17, 1980, THOMAS & LOTTIE BOYD,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Boyd celebrated their Golden Wedding
Anniversary when their children entertained at a reception in
a beautiful setting at historical Bellevue on the afternoon of
November 17, 1980.
The former Miss. Lottie Crews and Thomas W. Boyd were united
in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, the Rev. and
Mrs. Joe Crews, in Griffin on November 17, 1930, in a ceremony
performed by the Rev. Hugh Bowling.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have seven children, sixteen grandchildren,
and six great-grandchildren. Hosts for the fiftieth (50) wedding
anniversary reception were Mr. and Mrs. Willie L. Yarbrough of
Phoenix City, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. William P. Boyd, of Smiths,
Ala., Mr. and Mrs. W. Crews Boyd of Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Tyre
Jiles, Jr., of Douglasville, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hadaway of
Fairfax, Ala., Miss. Kathleen Boyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Boyd
of LaGrange.
The guest registered at a table placed in the parlor that held
the guest register, a photograph of the honored couple made 50
years ago and an arrangement of yellow Pixie carnations, golden
mums and baby's breath.
Acuba foliage decorated the fireplaces in the reception rooms
and at the Pier mirror was an arrangement of Acuba with two wedding
bands. In the lower band was a miniature bride and groom and
the large top band held a golden "50" and lacelon.
The three-tiered wedding cake topped with yellow roses, yellow
miniature carnations, Gold Button and yellow daisy pons and baby's
breath graced the center of the table in the dining room.
Mrs. Boyd wore for the occasion a dress of champagne quiana and
corsage of yellow cymbidium orchids. Mr. Boyd was presented a
yellow rose boutonniere for his lapel.
Grandchildren of the couple assisting during the reception were
Mrs. Charlotte Arnold and Mrs. Angela Jackson both of Gray, Miss.
Marcia Stone of Columbus, Miss. Kim Boyd and Mrs. Deanna Jordan,
both of Jonesboro, Miss. Susan Hadaway of Fairfax, Ala., and
Mrs. Tam Yarbrough of Phoenix City.
(NOTE: The photo copy was sent to compiler by Mrs. Boyd's daughter,
Kathleen)
State of Georgia, County of Troup, City of LaGrange, "PROBABLY
LAGRANGE NEWSPAPER"
About March 2, 1981, THOMAS W. (RED) BOYD,
Thomas W. (Red) Boyd, 75, of 804 Elm Street [LaGrange, GA] died Sunday at West Georgia Medical Center.
A native of Butts County, Mr. Boyd had lived here for the
past 43 years and was a retired employee of the Elm City Plant
of Callaway Mills Company. He was a member of the Congregational
Holiness Church and the 25-Year Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lottie Boyd of LaGrange; four
daughters, Mrs. Huldah Yarbrough of Phoenix City, Ala., Mrs.
Lottie Jiles of Douglasville, Mrs. Tommie Lou Hadaway of Riverview,
Ala., and Miss. Kathleen Boyd of LaGrange; three sons, William
P. Boyd of Phoenix City, W. Crews Boyd of Jonesboro and Lamar
Boyd of LaGrange; three sisters, Louise O'Neal of Jackson, Mrs.
Sarah Parr of Mableton and Mrs. Margaret Abernathy of LaGrange;
five brothers, Horace Boyd of Jackson, George Boyd of Atlanta,
J. P. Boyd of Cleveland, Freeman Boyd of Decatur and Wilmer Boyd
of Conyers; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Hunter-Allen-Myhand
Funeral Home with the Rev. Forest Bateman and Rev. Bobby L. Ford
officiating. Burial will be in Shadowlawn Cemetery.
(NOTE: The photo copy was sent to compiler by Mr. Boyd's daughter,
Kathleen)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, June 1, 1981, p. 2, JOHN GUYE HAISTEN,
Mr. John Guye Haisten of 1441 Wesley Drive, Died at his
residence yesterday after an extended illness.
Mr. Haisten was a retired president of Haisten Brothers Funeral
Directors of Griffin, Barnesville,and Jackson. He had been associated
with the firm 58 years.
|Mr. Haisten began his career in funeral services in 1921 after
graduating from high school and receiving his embalming license
in 1923 from the Georgia Funeral Services Board. He later served
a four-year term on that board.
Mr. Haisten was a native of Brooks in Fayette Co. He was born
November 5, 1901, son of the late Isaac Edward Haisten and the
late Eliza Traylor Haisten. He was a member of the first United
Methodist church, where he served for many years on the administrative
board.
Mrs. Haisten had been active for many years in civic and fraternal
affairs, including membership in Griffin Masonic Lodge 413 from
which he had received his 50-year pin, and was a past master;
the Liberty Chapter of the Shrine, and the Griffin Shrine Club;
past noble of the Warren Lodge of Odd Fellows in which he had
served on the degree team which won many awards; Pythagoras Chapter
Number 10 of the Royal Arch Masons; and Griffin Lodge 1503 Loyal
Order of the Moose.
For many years Mr. Haisten enjoyed playing golf and had been
city champion. He had won first and low medalist at many tournaments
throughout Georgia. he was a member of the Griffin County Club.
Mr. Haisten is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Haisten;
two daughters, Angeline Hayes of Griffin and Mrs. Claudette Crandall
of Birmingham, Ala.; six grandchildren, John Marvin Montgomery
of Griffin, Mrs. Luanne Montgomery Hubbard of Atlanta, Marilisa
Montgomery of Griffin, Beth Crandall of Tampa, Fla., David and
Bryan Crandall, both of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. W.
B. Hammond of Newnan; one brother, Harry C. Haisten of Griffin;
a sister-in-law, Mrs. L. Max Haisten of Griffin; and several.
uneral will be tomorrow at 11 o'clock in the morning in Haisten
Chapel. The Rev. E. Owen Kellum
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, June 21, 1981, p. 2, JUDGE MILTON BILES,
Mr. Judge Milton Biles of Route two, Griffin, 86, died
this morning at the Living Center of Griffin, where he had been
a patient for the past two years.
Mr. Biles was a retired farmer and was a member of the Rehoboth
Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Harold Biles, Frank Biles, both
of Griffin, and Fred Biles of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Joel
Biles of Atlanta, and R. C. Biles of Griffin; five sisters, Mrs.
Annie Moody, Mrs. Addie Moody, both of Brooks, Mrs. Ethel Patton
of Williamson, Mrs. Eula Mae Bettencourt and Mrs. Evelyn Harrison,
both of Atlanta.
Funeral plans will be announced by Haisten Funeral Home. Friends
may visit at the home of Mr and Mrs. Harold Biles, 944 Finley
Street., and at the funeral home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Saturday, July 11, 1981, LEWIS B. MESSER, SR.,
Mr. Lewis B. Messer, Sr., 70, of 845 Meriwether Street,
Apt 2, was pronounced dead this morning at the Griffin-Spalding
County Hospital. He had been in declining health.
Mr. Messer was a retired employee of Dundee Mill No. 5 and the
City Billiard Parlor. He was a native of Sand Tuck, Ala., and
had lived in Griffin for 35 years.
Mr. Messer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zelma Dukes Messer;
seven sons, Lewis B. Messer, Jr., U. S. Army in Germany, Jimmy
P. Messer of Orlando, Fla., Wayne Messer, U. S. Army at Fort
Benning, Ga., Eddie Messer of Forest Park, Henry Messer of Riverview,
Ala., Terry Messer of Griffin, and Jerry Messer of Riverdale;
three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Knight of Riverview, Ala., Mrs.
Jo Ann Sykes of Love Beach, SC, and Mrs. Betty Jean Crowder of
Brunswick, Ga.; one brother, Virgil Messer of Opelika, Ala.;
two sisters, Mrs. Mae Hamby and Mrs. Gladys Hammonds. both of
Opelika, Ala.
Funeral will be announced by Haisten's Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, July 13, 1981, LEWIS B. MESSER, SR.,
The funeral for Mr. Lewis B. Messer, Sr., of 845 Meriwether
Street, Apt 2, was this morning at 10 o'clock in the chapel of
Haisten Funeral Home, Mr. Allen Huckaby officiated. Burial was
in the Fairview Cemetery in Chambers County, Ala.
Mr. Messer died Saturday. He had been in declining health.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, November 10, 1981, p. 2, ALBERT FRANCIS BILES,
Mr. Albert Francis Biles of 1026 W. Broad St., died last night at Griffin Spalding Hospital.
Mr. Biles was a retired employee of Ruston Mills and was
a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Kimbell of Griffin,
and several nieces and nephews including Roy M. Biles of Griffin,
Jack Reid of Forth Worth, Tex., Jerry Jarrell of Fort Worth and
a niece, Mrs. Gene Putman Biles of Fort Worth.
The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten
Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Huckaby will officiate. Burial will
be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family tonight at the funeral home from
7 until 9 o'clock.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, August 12, 1982, p. 2, WALTER WILSON WALLACE, SR.,
Mr. Walter Wilson Wallace of Route One, Hampton, died Wednesday
at his residence.
He was born in Porterville (should be Porterdale) and was a lifelong
resident of Hampton. He was a retired employee of Highland Mills.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Amy (should be Annie) Louise
Wallace of Roberta; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Ross of Sunnyside
and Mrs. Francis Boswell of Hoganville; three sons, Leon Wallace
of Sunnyside, Wilson Wallace of Griffin, and Jack Wallace of
Culloden; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Morgan, Mrs. Maggie Tucker,
both of Sunny side and Mrs. Minnie English of Jackson; one brother,
Chuck Wallace of New York, New York; seven grand children, one
great grand child, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 A. M. in McDonald Chapel.
The Rev. Raymond Chambers will officiate. Burial will be in Griffin
Memorial Park.
McDonald Chapel is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, Dec. 20, 1982, p. 2, MYRTICE COGGIN BILES,
Mrs. Myrtice Coggin Biles of 1009 W. Poplar Street, died
Sunday at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
Mrs. Biles was a native of Fayette County, daughter of the late
Augustus A. Coggin and the late Henry Lona Daniel Coggin. Mrs
Biles was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Chester Biles, son and daughter-in-law,
Howard and Evelyn Biles of Griffin; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louise
Biles of Orlando, Fla.; three grand children and seven great
grand children.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 P. M. in Haisten's Funeral
Home Chapel. The Rev. Hugh Fornby and the Rev. Ed. Sisson will
officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
E. Biles, 802 Sunnybrook Drive and at Haisten's Funeral Home
from 7-9 P. M.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, January 10, 1983, ROGER KEMPSON BRANDENBURG, SR.,
Mr. Roger Kempson Brandenburg, Sr. of 600 Jim Goodson Road
died Sunday night at his residence.
Mr. Brandenburg was a native of Meriwether County, son of the
late H. L. Brandenburg, Sr. and the late Julia Mae Hemphill Brandenburg.
He was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Lillie Prichett Brandenburg;
three sons, Roger Brandenburg of Concord, Jimmy Brandenburg of
Lyons, Jody Brandenburg of Omaha, Neb. and a sister, Miss. Josephine
Brandenburg of Griffin; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Haisten's Funeral Home
of Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, May 6, 1983, DAISY MAE POUNDS RODGERS,
Mrs. Daisy M. Rodgers, 81, of 130 W. Vineyard Road, died
Thursday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
Mrs. Rodgers was the widow of Mr. John Rodgers and was a member
of the Vineyard Baptist Church. She was employed by Dundee Mills
for 58 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Starr of Griffin; two
sisters, Mrs. Jewel Carr and Mrs. Minnie Timmons of Griffin;
four brothers, James Pounds of Columbus, Johnny Pounds of Kingsland,
GA, Kit Pounds and Talmadge Pounds, both of Griffin; six grand
children; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 P. M. in the chapel of
Pittman Rawls Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Ivey and the Rev.
George Pinson will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family this evening from 7-9 o'clock at
the funeral home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, May 30, 1983, p. 2, BERTHA JONES BILES,
Mrs. Bertha Jones Biles of 808 Meriwether Street died Sunday
morning at Brightmoor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Biles was a native of Pike County and had lived in Griffin
most of her live. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church
of Williamson.
Survivors include five grand children, Mrs. Emily Purmort of
Griffin, Mrs. Joann Yates of Atlanta, Richard Biles of Conyers,
Haywood Biles, Jr, of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Connie Banks of
Griffin, and great grand sons.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 o'clock at McDonald Chapel.
The Rev. Marion Goodard will officiate. Burial will be at Bethany
Christian Church Cemetery.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, Jul 29, 1983 JOHN LAMAR ERNEST RODGERS,
Mr. John L. (Budy) Rodgers of 2170 W. Ellis Road died this
morning at the Griffin Spalding Hospital.
Mr. Rodgers was a native of Spalding County, and was owner of
the John Rodgers Insurance Agency, 2125 11th Street. He was a
veteran of World War II serving in the Army.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bessie Rodgers and sister, Mrs.
Joyce Starr, both of Griffin, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral plans will be announced by Pitman Rawls Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, August 3, 1983, p. 2, HOWARD EARNEST BILES,
Mr. Howard Earnest Biles, 56, of 802 Sunnybrook Drive,
died this morning at Emory University Hospital.
Mr. Biles was manager of the Cleveland Carpet Company at the
time of his death and had been supervisor for 22 years at Jaco
Knitting Mill. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Jones Biles of Griffin;
three daughters, Mrs. Brenda Biles Seagraves, Mrs. Becky Berry,
both of Stone Mountain, and Mrs. Jan Barron (should be Byram)
of Columbus; seven grand children; father, Roy Chester Biles
of Griffin.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 3:30 P. M. in Haisten's
Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ed. Sisson and the Rev. Brady Blalock
will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family tonight from 7-9 o'clock at the
funeral home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, December 19, 1983, p. 2, HARVEY HILL BRANDENBURG,
Mr. Harvey Hill Brandenburg, 101 years of age, of Molena,
and former resident of Concord, died Sunday in the Griffin-Spalding
Hospital.
Mr. Brandenburg was a native of Meriwether County and had been
a resident of Molena for the past four years. Before his retirement
he operated a cash store in Concord and was mayor of Concord
from 1912 to 1935. He was undertaker for R. F. Strickland Company
from 1904 until 1934, and began an undertaker in Greenville.
He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and served
as Sunday School superintendent for 27 years. Mr. Brandenburg
was a former member of the Woodsman of the World.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Pilkenton Brandenburg of
Molena, GA; his son Harvey H. Brandenburg, Jr. of Englewood,
FL, two grandsons, Reid Brandenburg of Englewood, FL and John
Webb of Sarasota, FL and three great grand children.Funeral services
will be Tuesday at 2 P.M. in
the Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Molena. The Rev. Bob Reynolds,
the Rev. Bob Williams, the Rev. Bob McCombs and the Rev. Hugh
pope will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Concord.
The body will remain at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home in Thomaston
until carried to the church. Friends may visit the family at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Pilkenton in Molena from
7-9 o'clock tonight.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to
a favorite church....
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Friday, March 16, 1984, p. 2, BERNARD TERRELL BAUGHAN,
Mr. Bernard Terrell Vaughan of Newnan died this morning
after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Vaughan was a retired owner of the Vaughan Auto Repair Service
and was a former Chrysler dealer in Newnan.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Blakely Vaughan; a daughter
and son-in-law, Dr. Weldon and Elizabeth Kelley of Griffin; four
grand children, four great grand children.
Funeral plans will be announced by McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, July 17, 1984, HORACE COOK,
Mr. Horace Cook, 78, of Route One, Zebulon, Lifsey Springs
Community of Pike County, died early this morning at his residence.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Beulah Baptist
Church in Pike County. The Rev. Clarence Denny will officiate.
Mr. Cook was a native of Coweta County and had resided in Pike
County for 75 years. He was a retired farmer and dairyman and
was a member of the Fincher United Methodist Church in Meansville
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lela Mae Jones Cook of Zebulon;
two daughters, Mrs. Vivian C. Hilley and Mrs. Bobbie C. Walkins,
both of Zebulon; one son, Melvin H. Cook of Zebulon; four sisters,
Mrs. Willie Mae Turner of Barnesville, Mrs. Irene Gill of The
Rock, Mrs. Susie Bell Dickerson of Zebulon, and Mrs. Dorothy
Goins of Thomaston; 14 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The body will be carried to the church one hour prior to the
funeral. Friends may visit the family at the residence and at
Pasley-Flectcher Funeral Home from 7 - 9 o'clock this evening.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, August 27, 1984, WILLIAM CLARENCE BONNER,
Mr. William Clarence Bonner, 77, of 220 W. Cherry Street
died Sunday at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. Mr. Bonner
was a lifelong resident of Spalding county and was retired from
Newton Crouch Company. He was the son of the late George &
Annie Bonner.
Mr. Bonner is survived by one son, Lynwood Bonner of Griffin,
one step daughter, Mrs. Ruby Weaver of Temple, GA; one sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Willett of Carrollton.
Friends may visit the family tonight from 7-9 o'clock at Woodlawn
Funeral Home.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Woodlawn
Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Crews will officiate. Burial will
be in Griffin Memorial Park.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Thursday, December 27, 1984, MARY PINKENTON BRANDENBURG,
Mrs. Mary Pinkenton Brandenburg, 85, of Route One, Molena,
died Wednesday night in the Molena Nursing Home.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 P.M. in the Mt. Oliver Baptist
Church in Molena. The Rev. Bob Williams assisted by the Rev.
Bob McCombs will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery
in Concord.
Mrs. Brandenburg was a native of Pike County. She was the widow
of Harvey H. Brandenburg. She was a member of the Concord Baptist
Church and a former pianist at Mr. Olive Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brandenburg is survived by one stepson, Harvey H. Brandenburg,
Jr. of Englewood, Fla., two step grandsons, Reid Brandenburg
of Englewood and John Webb of Sarasota, Fla.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, February 23, 1985, p. 2A, MAE COOK MCCOLLUGH,
Mrs. Willie Mae Cook McCollough Turner, 81, died early
this morning at the Heritage Inn Nursing home after an extended
illness. She was a native of Coweta County and has lived in Barnesville
for many years. She was a retired employee of the William Carter
Company, and a member of the Barnesville Chapter Order of the
Eastern Star. She was a member of Calvery Baptist Church.
Mrs. Turner is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and
Billy McDaniel of Barnesville; stepdaughter, Mrs. Maxine Elliott
of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frances McCullough of
Barnesville; three grand children; four great grand children;
four step grand children; four step great grandchildren; three
sisters, Mrs Susie Bell Dickerson of Zebulon, Mrs Dorothy Goins
of Thomaston, and Mrs Irene Gill of The Rock, GA; sister-in-law,
Mrs. Leila Mae Cook of Zebulon.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 P.M. in the Calvary Baptist
Church in Barnesville. The Rev. Horace Sheffield and the Rev.
Franklin Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in Fincher's Cemetery
in Meansville.
The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to
the funeral.
Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy
McDaniel, 7 Ware Street, Barnesville.
Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, February 25, 1985, ANNIE LEE BILES MOODY,
Mrs. Annie Lee Moody, 93, of Route One, Brooks, the Digby
Community, died early Sunday morning at the Brightmoor Medical
Care Home [Griffin, GA]. She was the widow of James Butler Moody.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Spalding County and
a member of County Line Christian Church.
Mrs. Moody is survived by her children, Mr. & Mrs. James
Moody of Jonesboro, and Mr. & Mrs. Leeman Moody of Brooks;
five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs.
J. J. Moody of Brooks, Mrs. Ethel Patton of Williamson, Mrs.
Eula Bettencourt of Atlanta, and Mrs. Evelyn Harrison of Douglasville;
brother, Chester Biles of Griffin.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 A.M. in Haisten's Chapel. The
Rev. George Boswell and the Rev. George Dilliard will officiate.
Burial will be in the County Line Christian Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family tonight from 7-9 o'clock at the
funeral home.
Haisten Funeral home is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, February 26, 1985, p. 2, RUDENE MORRIS,
Mrs. Rudene Morris, 45, Norcross, died unexpectedly at
her residence. She was formerly of Brooks.
Mrs. Morris is survived by two children, Mrs. Cheryl Dial and
Wayne Morris, her mother, Mrs Vera Kelley of Brooks, her grandmother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley of Griffin, and five brothers, Howard Kelley
of Griffin, Alvin Kelley, Ernest Kelley, Tracy Kelly, all of
Brooks, and Clarence Kelley of Norcross.
The funeral for Mrs. Morris will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30
a.m. at the Glover Baptist Church of Norcross. Burial will be
in the Kelley Family Cemetery in Brooks.
Patterson Funeral Home of Norcross is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Fulton, "THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION,"
Wednesday, February 27, 1985, RUDENE KELLEY MORRIS,
Rudene Kelley Morris, age 45 of Norcross, died Monday. Survivors include daughter, Cheryl Dial, Doraville; son, Wayne Morris, Doraville; brothers, Howard Kelley, Griffin, Tracy Kelley, Norcross, Alvin Kelley, Ernest Kelley and Clarence Kelley, all of Brooks, GA; mother, Mrs. Thad Kelley, Brooks; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Glover Baptist Church with the Rev. Alton Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Kelley Family Cemetery, Brooks, GA. R. T. Patterson Funeral Home, Norcross.
State of Georgia, County of Fulton, Atlanta, GA, "THE
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION,"
Wednesday, February 27, 1985, BILLY WAYNE MORRIS,
Billy Wayne Morris, age 48, of Norcross, died Monday. Survivors
include daughter, Cheryl Dial, Doraville; son, Wayne Morris,
Doraville; sisters, Gail Barwick, St. Mary's GA; Bernice Lord,
Rockbridge, GA; Darlene Wilcher, Soperton, Jaynell Bishop, Interlachen,
FL, brother. Herbert Morris, Jr. Tarrytown; parents, Mr. &
Mrs Herbert Morris, Sr., Tarrytown; three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Glover Baptist
Church with the Rev. Alton Miller officiating. Interment will
follow in the Kelley Family Cemetery, Brooks, GA.
R. T. Patterson Funeral Home, Norcross.
NOTE: BILLY IS BURIED IN SOUTH GEORGIA, NEAR HIS PARENTS, by
Faith K. Wallace
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, May 13, 1985, p. 2A, ANNIE BELL BILES,
Article about Mrs. Annie Biles with photograph.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, May 23, 1985, Page Two, WILLIE L. BILES,
Mr. Willis L. Biles, 91, of 1545 Rehoboth Church Road,
Griffin, died Tuesday at the Veteran's Hospital in Decatur.
He was a native of Spalding county, a veteran of WWI, and a member
of the Ringold Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist
Church where he was a deacon emeritus having service for more
than 50 years.
Mr. Biles is survived by his wife of 65 years. Mrs. Annie B.
Biles, four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Logan, Mrs. Ida Mae Eliis,
and Mrs. Bobbie Norwood, all of Griffin and Mrs. Dorothy Pate
of Chattanooga, Tenn; one son, Joel T. Biles of Augusta; 15 grand
children and 11 great grand children, one brother, Franklin Biles
of East Point,; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was today at 3 P. M. in Rehobeth Baptist Church.
The Rev. Jerry Robertson and Dr. Bob Schmulyler officiated. Burial
was in the church cemetery.
Pittman Rawls Funeral Home was in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, August 7, 1985, CARRIE IMOGENE BAILEY CREWS,
The funeral for Mrs. Imogene Bailey Crews will be Thursday
2 p.m. in the East Griffin Congregational Holiness Church. The
Rev. J. M. Anthony, the Rev. Charles Kiker, and the Rev. W. C.
Dodd will officiate. Burial will be in Midway United Methodist
Church Cemetery on High Fall Road.
The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to
the funeral.
Mrs. Crews is survived by her husband, the Rev. Alvin Crews of
Villa Rica; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Daniel of Anniston, Ala;
two sons, Roger Crews of Fairfax, Ala; and Joe Crews of Weaver,
Ala; a brother Roy James Bailey of Griffin.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, December 10, 1985, BILLY FRANK KELLEY,
Mr. Billy Frank Kelley, 53, of 132 West Chappell Street,
Griffin, died this morning at the Griffin Spalding County Hospital.
The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Friendship
Congregational Holiness Church. The Rev. Gene Middlebrooks will
officiate. Burial will be in the Kelley Family Cemetery in Brooks.
The body will be carried to the church to lie in state for 30
minutes prior to the funeral. Friends may visit the family from
7-9 o'clock at Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Mr. Kelley was a native of Fayette County, but has lived in Griffin
for the past three years. He attended Friendship Congregational
Holiness Church in Brooks, and was a former Henry County Deputy
Sheriff.
Mr. Kelley is survived by a son, William Eddie Kelley of Fairburn,
and granddaughter, Brandy Ann Kelley of Fairburn; his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley of Griffin, five sisters, Mrs. Alice Jones
of Fairburn, Mrs Nina Spruill of LaGrange, Mrs Mary Foster of
LaGrange, Mrs. Dot Baker of Wedowee, Ala., and Mrs. Sue Kilgore
of Griffin; four brothers, Samuel Rufus Kelley of Baltimore,
MD, J. B. Kelley, of Griffin, James E. Kelley. Sr., of Ellenwood,
and W. N. Kelley of Birmingham, Ala.
Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, April 3, 1986, MARY ALMA MASK HUCKABY,
Mrs. Mary Alma Mask Huckaby, widow of the late Nonie L.
Huckaby, died early Wednesday morning at her residence in Talladega,
Ala. She had resided there for the past 12 years. Mrs. Huckaby
was 91 and a native of Fayette County. She was the daughter of
the late John Daniel Mask and the late Belle Chappell Mask.
Mrs. Huckaby was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church
in Talledga.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. Jack
Rosser officiated. Burial was in County Line Christian Church
in Digby.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen Spradlin of Talledga;
a son, Herman Huckaby; a sister, Mrs. Annie Ray Gay, both of
Brooks; 6 grand children, and 7 great grand children.
Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN
DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, February 24, 1987, p, 2, DELLA MAE TURNER SMITH,
Mrs. Della Mae Turner Smith, 84, of 115 A, Barnesville,
GA, died Monday night at the residence of her daughter in Barnesville,
GA.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Spalding County, but had made her
home in Barnesville for a number of years. She was a retired
employee of General Tire and Rubber Company, Aldora Mills Division
and a member of Good Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Lois Buice and Mrs.
Maxine Willis, both of Griffin, Mrs. Audrey Smith and Mrs Mildred
Stansell, both of Barnesville, Mrs. Mary Crews of Riverdale,
Mrs. Alma Jewel Castleberry of Jonesboro, and Mrs Martha Jim
Hambrick of Thomaston; three sons, James A. Smith and Franklin
N. Smith, both of Barnesville, and Roy Smith of Ocala, Fla.;
42 grand children, 55 great grand children; several great great
grand children; a brother, Jim Turner of Barnesville; nieces
and nephews.
Funeral plans will be announced by Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, May 7, 1987, ANNIE LOUISE SMITH WALLACE,
Mrs Amy (should be Annie) Louise Wallace, 66, of Musella
and formerly of Griffin, died this morning at the Medical Center
of Central Georgia in Macon.
Mrs. Wallace was a native of Fayette County and was a member
of the House of Prayer Evangelistic Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Francis Boswell of Hampton,
and Mrs. Betty Ross of Sunnyside; three sons, Wilson Wallace
of Griffin, Leon Wallace and Jack Wallace, both of Sunnyside;
two brothers, Donald Smith and Thomas Smith, both of Griffin;
six grand children, nieces and nephews.
Funeral plans will be announced by Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, January 15, 1988, AGNES JOSEPHINE BRANDENBURG,
Miss Agnes Josephine Brandenburg, 85, Griffin, died this morning at Brightmoor Medical Care Home. The funeral plans and survivors will be announced by Woodlawn Funeral Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, January 16, 1988, AGNESS JOSEPHINE BRANDENBURG,
The funeral for Miss Agness Josephine Brandenburg, 85,
Griffin, will be Sunday at 2 P. M. in the chapel of Woodlawn
Funeral Home. The Rev. Grafton Presley will officiate. Burial
will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Miss Brandenburg was a native of Meriwether County and had been
a resident of Griffin for the past 10 years. She was a member
of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin, and the A. D.
K. Sorority, Upsilon Chapter. She began her teaching career in
1924 and service as principal of the Margaret Fain School in
Atlanta for 16 years until her retirement in 1962.
Miss Brandenburg is survived by six nephews, Roger K. Brandenburg,
Jr., of Concord, Jody Brandenburg of Houston, Texas, Jimmy Brandenburg
of Lyons, GA, Emory Brandenburg of Homestead, Fla., Bobby Brandenburg
of the Florida Keys, and Arthur Brandenburg of Philadelphia,
PA.
Friends may visit the family tonight from 7-9 at Woodlawn Funeral
Home.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, May 18, 1988, GEORGE WINSTON TURNER,
Mr. George Winston Turner, 68, of Concord St. Zebulon,
died Tuesday at Henry General Hospital after an extended illness.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church.
The Rev. Bob McCombs will officiate. Burial will be in the Old
Hebron Cemetery in Concord.
The body will lie-in-state at the church 30 minutes prior to
the service.
Mr. Turner was a native of Pike County, son of the late John
Ben Turner Sr., and the late Ludie Lee Brandenburg, long time
residents of Pike County. Mr. Turner served in the Navy during
World War II. He was a former employee of Ace Hardware. He was
a Mason and was a member of Concord Baptist Church and the Friendly
Bible Class.
Survivors include one son, Tommy Turner, Zebulon; one brother,
B. Floyd Turner, Concord; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Marshall, and
Mrs. Ludie Barnett, both of Concord.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 tonight at the funeral
home.
Moody Funeral Home in Zebulon is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, November 2, 1988, ZELMA VIOLA DUKES MESSER,
Mrs. Zelma Messer (b. October 25, 1910) was honored with
a surprise birthday dinner at Corey's Buffateria. She was 78.
Those attending were Elizabeth and Melvin Knight; Mr. and Mrs.
Jerry Messer, Jennifer and Ashley, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Messer,
Tee, Jason and Steven, all from Griffin; Mr. & Mrs. Eddie
Messer, Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Messer, Gary and Kevin,
Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Preston Messer and Mark, and Mr. and Mrs.
David James, The Valley, Ala.,; Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Messer, J.J.,
Peter, and Natashia, Orlando, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Duke and
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDougal, Macon; Keith Crowder, Brunswick;
Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Dunaway, Hattie, Evie, and Coolidge; Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Hornsby and Audry West, Dadeville, Ala; and Lorene
Osborne, Ashland, Ala.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, December 26, 1988, LILLY A. BRANDENBURG,
The funeral for Mrs. Lilly A Brandenburg, 68, of 600 Jim
Goodson Road, Griffin, will be Tuesday at 11 a. m. in Haisten's
Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Gene Wilson will officiate.
Mrs. Brandenburg died Saturday evening at Clayton General Hospital.
She was born in Monroe County. She was the widow of the late
Roger Brandenburg. She was a retired dietitian at the Living
Center and a member of New Salem Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Rosalee Preston of Detroit, Mich.,
and Mrs. Vera Smith of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
Burial will follow the services in Forsyth City Cemetery. Friends
may visit the family Monday from 7 to 9 p. m. at Haisten Funeral
Home in Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Wednesday, January 25, 1989, p. 2A, GLADYS HUCKABY ARNOLD,
Mrs. Gladys Huckaby Arnold, 81, of Morgan's Mill Road,
Brooks, died Tuesday night at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville.
The funeral will be Thursday at 3 P. M. at the United Methodist
Church in Brooks. The Rev. John Beyers and the Rev. Eugene Huckaby
will officiate. Burial will be in Whitewater Baptist Church Cemetery
near Brooks.
Mrs. Arnold was a lifelong resident of Fayette County, daughter
of the late Noah D. Huckaby and the late Alice Jones Huckaby.
She was the widow of Walter Arnold.
Mrs Arnold was a member of the United Methodist Church, Brooks.
Survivors included two brothers, the Rev. Worth Huckaby and Walter
Huckaby, both of Brooks; three sisters, Maebell Huckaby and Sara
Pollard, both of Brooks, and Mrs. Alberta Hand of Griffin.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 tonight at the funeral
home.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, November 28, 1989, p. 2, ESSIE MAYOLA STANFIELD KELLEY,
Mrs. Essie Kelly, 93, of Hampton, died Monday (Nov 27,
1989) at Brightmoor Medical Care Home. (Griffin, GA)
The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at New Hope Methodist
Church in Lovejoy. The Rev. Charlie Wollum and the Rev. Ed. Bishop
will officiate.
urial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Grant, Lovejoy,
Mrs. Ester Sinclair, Troutman, N.C., and Mrs. Rachel Gregg, Augusta.
13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Pope-Dixon Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Friday, Feb 9, 1990, p 2A, NATHAN RAY FLEMING,
Mr. Nathan Ray Fleming, 80, of 20 Lenox Circle, Griffin,
died early this morning (Feb 9, 1990) at his residence after
several months of declining health.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at First Baptist Church
of Griffin. Dr. Bruce Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in
The Doss Johnson Memorial Garden in Turin with full military
honors.
Grandsons will serve as pall-bearers. The Bramblett Sunday School
Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Mr. Fleming was born July 21, 1909 in Appling Leah Community
of Columbia County, Ga., the third son of Hilliard Moseley and
Pearl Blanchard Fleming. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church and the Bramblett Sunday School Class of the church for
34 years.
Mr. Fleming was a graduate of Leah High School, Richmond Academy
of Augusta, and the University of Georgia where he received his
commission as a second lieutenant. He was a member of the University
baseball team in 1931, 1932, and 1933.
Mr. Fleming was a captain in the U. S. Army during World War
II serving in the European Theater for 30 months in Africa, Sicily,
Italy and Southern France. He was a life member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post No. 5448 where he was chaplain for 18 years.
He was a member of American Legion Post No. 15 and a former member
of the Kiwanis Club of Griffin.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Woods Fleming; two daughters
and sons-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Faye) Milner, and Mrs.
and Mrs Frank (Emily) Smith all of Griffin; four sons and daughters-in-laws,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Connie) Fleming, Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Fielding
(Jane) Fleming, Clarksville, Mr. and Mrs. Lon (Janice) Fleming,
Griffin, and Mr. and Mrs. John (Cheryl) Fleming, Rex; one brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs James H. Fleming, Phoenix, Ariz.;
four sisters-in-law; 26 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Luther Hines, Jacksonville,
Fla.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 Saturday night at the funeral
home.
Haisten Brothers is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, June 22, 1990, p. 2A, MARTHA HUTCHINSON,
Miss Martha Hutchinson, 87, of Birmingham, Ala., died Thursday
night (June 21, 1990) at a private nursing home in Birmingham.
Graveside services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Haralson United
Methodist Church Cemetery.
Miss. Hutchinson was a native of Haralson, GA., daughter of the
late John Wilbon Hutchinson and the late Mollie Gray Hutchinson.
She attended Georgia State College for Women and received a A.B.
degree from Sanford University in Birmingham. Miss. Hutchinson
was a retired teacher with the Birmingham Public Schools. She
was a Methodist.
Survivors include one brother, J. W. Hutchinson, Haralson; one
sister, Mrs Bertha Odom, Wesley Woods in Atlanta; nieces and
nephews.
The body is en route to Griffin and friends may visit the family
at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday evening.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, August 14, 1990, p. 2A, FAIRY TURNER O'DELL,
Mrs. Fairy T. O'Dell, 88, of 203 Lakeside Road, Griffin,
died Monday at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 A. M. in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Dr. Bruce Morgan will officiate.
Mrs. O"Dell was born in Pike County, the daughter
of the late Robert Jacob Turner and the late Alica-Harmon Johnson
Turner. She was the widow of Carl O'Dell. Mr. and Mrs. O'dell
were owners of O'Dell's Cafe in Griffin. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand
nephews.
Friend may visit the family between 7-9 P. M. ant the funeral
home.
McCullough Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, October 8, 1990, JOSEPH MAXWELL,
Mr. Joseph Maxwell, 60, of 1397 Steele Road, Griffin, died
Saturday night (Oct 6, 1990) at the Heritage Inn Nursing Home
in Barnesville.
The funeral was today at 4 P. M. in Westwood Chapel. The Rev.
Bobby Tatum and the Rev. Roy Horton officiated. Burial was in
Westwood Gardens.
Mr. Maxwell was born in Lamar County and has lived in Griffin
for many years. He was the son of the late E. G. Maxwell and
the late Opal Ratliff Maxwell.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Maxwell; two daughters and
sons-in-laws, Rhonda and Steve Patton, Griffin, and Lisa and
Gary Handley, Griffin; three sons and daughter-in-law, Danny
and Margie Maxwell, Barnesville, Jerrell Maxwell, Zebulon, and
Joey Maxwell, Griffin; three sisters, and brothers-in-law, Regina
and G. T. Brinkley, Tennessee, Juanita and Jack Kidd, Valdosta,
and Marlene and Wilson Woodham, Griffin; brother and
ister-in-law, Grady and Vivian Maxwell, Griffin; Seven grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Tuesday; June 11, 1991, CAROLYN ELIZABETH BORDERS KELLEY,
Mrs. Carolyn Elizabeth Borders Kelley, 91, of 934 W. Poplar
St., Griffin, died Monday (June 10, 1991), at Spalding Regional
Hospital. She was born in Pike County and was a member of the
Friendship Congregational Holiness Church of Brooks. She was
retired from United Cotton Goods.
Survivors include a daughter, Sue Kelley Kilgore of Griffin;
sons, James E Kelley of Ellenwood, and W. N. "Nat"
Kelley of Birmingham, Ala.; stepchildren, Samuel Rufus Kelley
of Baltimore, Md., J. B. Kelley of Griffin, Nina Kelley Spruill
of LaGrange, Alice Kelley Jones of Fairburn, Mary Kelley Foster
of LaGrange, and Dot Kelley Baker of Pell City, Ala.; 30 grandchildren;
many great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren also
survive.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today at Friendship Congregational
Holiness Church in Brooks. The Rev. Gene Middlebrooks officiated.
Interment was in the Kelley Family cemetery (Brooks, GA).
Woodlawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, November 13, 1991, HUGH BOWLING CREWS, SR.,
Hugh Bowling Crews, Sr., Passed Away . . .
Mr. Hugh Bowling Crews, Sr., age 68, of Riverdale, died late
Monday evening (Nov 11, 1991) at Southern Regional Medical Center
in Jonesboro.
Mr. Crews was retired from Eastern Airlines in charge of the
baggage route service. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II
where he served as a medic.
Funeral services were today, Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at East Point
First Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Steve Perry
officiating. Interment was in College Park Cemetery. (See note
below.)
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary B. Crews; four daughters,
Mrs. Glenda Perry of Riverdale, Mrs. Constance Shiflett of Griffin,
Mrs. Deborah Hayes of Riverdale, and Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Lindsey
of Stockbridge; one son, Mr. Hugh B. Crews, Jr. of Griffin; five
sisters, Mrs. Lottie Boyd of LaGrange, Mrs. Dortha Kelley of
Griffin, Mrs. Mollie Jordan of Augusta, Mrs. Willie Ruth Shivers
of Griffin, Mrs. Mable Shivers of Griffin; two brothers, the
Rev. Terry Crews of Griffin, and the Rev. Alvin Crews of Mable
ton; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Tara Garden Chapel in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
NOTE: His body was moved from College Park Cemetery, near the
Atlanta Hartsfield Airport, Fulton Co., GA, and reburied in Westwood
Gardens, Griffin, Spalding County, GA. He was born in Griffin,
GA. (infomation provided by Faith Wallace, his niece.)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, April 22, 1992, ADDIE ROSIE BILES MOODY,
Mrs. Addie Rosie Moody, 93, or 1563 85 Connector, Brooks,
died Tuesday (April 21, 1992) at Newnan Hospital.
She was the widow of J. J. Moody. She was born in Spalding County,
daughter of the late J. D. Biles and Mae Putman Biles. Mrs. Moody
was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the County Line Christian
Church.
Funeral services will be Thursday April 23, at 3 P. M. at Haisten's
Chapel in Griffin. Burial will follow at County Line Christian
Church in Brooks. The Rev. George Boswell and the Rev Charles
Johnson will officiate.
Survivors include two sons, Wilson Moody of Columbus, and Gene
Moody of Brooks; three daughters, Doris Carden of Griffin, Ruby
Wallis of Atlanta, and Rancine Crisler of Brandon, Fla.; one
brother, Chester Biles of Griffin; two sisters, Ethel Patton
of Williamson and Evelyn Harrison of Douglasville; 10 grandchildren;
and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 this evening at the Meriwether
Street Chapel.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, April 30, 1992, p. 2A, ANNIE BELL BILES,
Mrs. Annie Bell Biles, 99, of 1545 Rehobeth Church Road,
died Wednesday, April 29, 1992, at her residence.
Mrs. Biles was born in Spalding County, GA, daughter of the late
Joseph Brown Bell and Mary Banks Bell. She was a homemaker and
member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church.
Mrs. Biles is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Logan, Ida
Mae Ellis, and Bobbie Norwood, all of Griffin, and Dorothy Pate
of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one son, Joel Thomas Biles of Augusta,
GA, fifteen grand children; sixteen great grand children, and
one great great grand child.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2:30 P. M. at the
Rehobeth Baptist Church. The Rev. William Dillenbeck will officiate.
Internment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions may make
donations to the Rehobeth Baptist Church or the American Cancer
Society.
Friends may visit the family tonight at Haisten Chapel, 522 Meriwether
Street.
Haisten and Woodlawn Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, Jan 2, 1993, p. 2A, HAZEL BASSETT BILES,
Mrs. Hazel B. Biles, 92, of 415 Airport Road, died Friday,
January 1, 1993, at the Griffin Health Care Center. Born in Bibb
County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John M.
Bassett. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She
was the mother of the late Leland Taylor.
Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Peggy Prothro
of Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Dick Slade of Griffin;
daughter-in-law, Geraldine Taylor; grandchildren and families,
William L. Taylor, Jr. and his wife Donna and children, Marty
Ted, and Lee Taylor of Griffin; David Prothro of Griffin; Leigh
Ann Mayer and her husband Randy and their children, Dixie Leigh
McLendon and Jo Ann McLendon, all of Williamson; Kelley Browning
and her husband Bobby and their child, Sport, all of Griffin;
step-children, Billy Biles of Evergreen, Ala.; Leslie Yarbrough
of Decatur, Gloria Hunter and her husband Harry of Forest Park;
Grace Nixon and her husband J. C. Duluth; Virginia Conner and
her husband Ed of Snellville, and Shirley A. Chasteen of Brooks,
several step-grandchildren, several step-great grand children;
sister, Evelyn Bennett and her husband Ben of Zebulon; brother
Jim Bassett and his wife Billie of Griffin; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service for Mrs. Hazel B. Biles will be conducted Sunday
afternoon January 3, at 2 P. M. in the chapel of the McCullough
Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Hatley will officiate.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friend may visit
the family Saturday, January 2, from 7-9 P. M. at the funeral
home and at other times at the residence of Dick and Ann Slade,
415 County Club Drive.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Troup, City of LaGrange, "LAGRANGE
TIMES,"
Monday, April 5, 1993, p. 2A, LOTTIE BOYD,
Mrs. Lottie Boyd, 83, of Elm Street died Saturday at Douglas
General Hospital in Douglasville following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 this afternoon at Hunter-Allen-Myhand
Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Pettitt and Rev. Voughn Wood
Officiating. Burial will be in Shadowlawn Cemetery.
A native of Newton County, Mrs. Boyd was born July 15, 1909,
the daughter of the late Joseph Pickens and Willie Rodgers Crews.
She had lived here for the past 54 years and was a member of
the Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors includes, four daughters, Mrs. Huldah Yarbrough of
Phoenix City, Ala., Mrs. Lottie Jiles of Douglasville, Mrs. Tommie
Lou Hadaway of Valley, Ala., and Miss. Kathleen Boyd of LaGrange;
three sons, William P. Boyd of Valley, Crews Boyd of Fayetteville,
and Lamar Boyd of LaGrange; four sisters, Mrs. Dortha Kelley,
Mrs. Willie Ruth Shivers, Mrs. Mable Shivers, all of Griffin,
and Mrs. Mollie Jordan of Augusta; two brothers, the Rev. Terry
Crews of Griffin, and the Rev. Alvin Crews of Mableton; 18 grandchildren,
23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces
and nephews.
(NOTE: The photo copy was sent to compiler by Mrs. Boyd's daughter,
Kathleen)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, April 29, 1993, p. 2A, MAYBELLE HUCKABY,
Miss. Maybelle Huckaby, 93, of Brooks, died Wednesday morning,
April 28, 1993, in College Park, Ga.
She was the daughter of the late N. D. Huckaby and the late Alice
Jones Huckaby.
Mrs. Huckaby was the oldest member of the Brooks United Methodist
Church. She was a life long resident of Brooks.
Surviving are a brother, Rev. Worth Huckaby of Brooks; sisters,
Mrs. Sarah Pollard of Brooks, and Mrs. Alberta Hamm (*should
be Hand) of Griffin; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Huckaby on Eatonton;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 30, 2 P. M. at Brooks
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Eugene Huckaby and the Rev.
William R. Lewis will officiate. Internment will be in Whitewater
Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body will be taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes
prior to the service.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 tonight at the funeral
home.
Haisten funeral home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, May 6, 1993, p. 2A, BARBARA MCLEAN MAXWELL,
Mrs. Barbara Maxwell, 60, of Cascade Ave., Griffin, died
Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 1993, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Maxwell was born in Spalding county, daughter of Mr. George
McLean and Mrs. Beatress Rogers McLean. Mrs Maxwell was the widow
of Joseph J. Maxwell. She was employed by Cherokee Casket Co.
in Griffin, and attended Harvest Temple Church of God.
Surviving are children: Danny and Marie Maxwell. Barnesville,
Jerrell and Sylvia Maxwell, Griffin, Rhonda and Steve Patten,
Griffin, Lisa and Gary Handley, Griffin, and Joey and Donna Maxwell,
Griffin: father and mother George and Beatress McLean, Griffin,
sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby and David Sorrow, Rome, and
Edna and Rev. Roy Horton, Toccoa; brother, Edgar McLean, Barnesville;
grandchildren, Tammy, Amy, Jamie Maxwell, Tiffany, Jennifer,
Cynthia Patten and Eve Maxwell; stepgrandchildren, Jermey, Mathew,
and Ricky Henrecksen, and Jennifer Glass; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Maxwell will be Friday at 4
pm in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Tatum
and the Rev. Richie Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow
in Westwood Gardens.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 this evening at the funeral
home.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, January 18, 1994, P. 2A, SUSIE BELL COOK DICKERSON,
Mrs. Susie Cook Dickerson, 84, of Cooks Road, Zebulon,
died Monday, January 17, 1994, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Meriwether County and had lived in Pike County
for 70 years. She was a retired grocery store clerk.
Mrs. Dickerson was a member of Fincher United Methodist Church,
the Eastern Star, DAV Auxiliary, American X POW's Association,
the 106th Infantry Division Association, and the Battle of the
Bulge Association.
Survivors include her husband, James J. Dickerson, Zebulon; a
son, Leonard H. Dickerson, Perry; a daughter, Patricia A. Dickerson,
Fayetteville; sisters, Dorothy Goin, Thomaston, and Irene Gill,
Five Points, Ala.; one grandson, Lenny Dickerson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 19, at 2 P. M. in
the Flincher United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Flincher
United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 P. M. tonight.
Moody Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN
DAILY NEWS,"
Friday March 4, 1994, HAZEL IRENE BRANDENBURG JONES,
Hazel Irene Brandenburg Jones, 73, of Route 1, Box 396,
Williamson, died Wednesday evening, March 2, 1994, at Spalding
Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Jones was a lifelong resident of Pike County. She was the
daughter of the late Louis Brandenburg and the late Irene Brandenburg.
She was the wife of Hiram Solomon Jones. Mrs. Jones was retired
from KMart. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda
F. Jones, Cape Coral, Fla., and Glenn and Olivia K. Jones-Millen;
grandsons, Jason David Jones, Cape Coral, Fla., Glenn Jones,
Jr., Soule, Korea, and Patrick S. Jones, Frankfurt, Germany;
granddaughters, Lindy Dawn Jones, Cape Coral, Fla., Glenn Ann-Marie
Jones-Millen, and Elizabeth Kay Jones-Millen; great grandson,
Austin Glenn Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Wallace and Marion
Brandenburg, Griffin, and Hewlett and Evelyn Brandenburg, San
Pablo, Calif.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Julian
Kimball, Jackson, Ann and George Rumbaugh, Torrance, Calif.,
and Betty and James Gilbert, Griffin; sister, Sara Whitehead,
Hemet, Calif.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel B. Jones will be Saturday at
2 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev. James
Burleson and the Rev. Hiram McKenzie will officiate. Interment
will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 this evening at the funeral
Home.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Saturday, March 5, 1994, p. 2A, RUBY WOOLSEY,
Miss Ruby Woolsey, 91, formerly of Atlanta and Woolsey,
died Thursday evening, March 3, 1994, at Veterans Medical Center
in Augusta.
She was born in Woolsey, the daughter of the late Charles Regan
Woolsey and the late Stella Gay Woolsey. She was the last known
grandchild of the late Rev. Dr. Isaac G. Woolsey, founder of
Woolsey. She was a member of Eastern Starr, from which she received
her Fifty Year Pin and service as Worthy Matron for many years.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She served
in the WAC in 1945. She was a member of Capital View Baptist
Church in Atlanta.
Miss. Woolsey is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Grave side funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in
the Woolsey Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Haisten
Funeral Home of Griffin.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, March 30, 1994, ANNIE ELIZABETH KELLEY,
Miss. Annie Elizabeth "Betty" Kelley, 88, formerly
of Brooks, Ga., died Tuesday morning, March 29, 1994, at Sylvania
Health Care Center in Sylvania.
Miss Kelley was the daughter of the late John Harrison Kelley
Sr., and the late Lydia Ann Brandenburg Kelley. She was a member
of Brooks United Methodist Church.
Miss. Kelley was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Love K.
Scarborough of Augusta; six brothers, W. R. Kelley, Rev. James
K. Kelley, a former Methodist minister who served in the Griffin
area; Horace S. Kelley, C. Homer Kelley, all of Griffin, Clifford
Kelley of Brooks, and John H. Kelley Jr. of Centre, AL,; (survivors
include,) sisters-in-laws, Mrs. Clifford (Lillian) Kelley of
Brooks, Mrs. Horace S. (Lucille) Kelley of Griffin and Mrs. John
H. (Estelle) Kelley Jr., of Center, AL; several nieces and nephews;
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Graveside funeral services were today, March 30, at 3 p.m. in
Kelley Family Cemetery in Brooks. The Rev. Billy Lewis officiated.
Visitation was 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, August 1, 1994, WILLIAM SAMUEL SKELTON,
The Rev. William S. Skelton, 89, of 33 Bleachery Street,
Griffin, died Saturday night, July 30, 1994, at Spalding Regional
Hospital in Griffin.
He was born in DeKalb County, Ga., son of the late Samuel Sanford
Skelton and the late Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy Skelton. The Rev.
Skelton had lived for many years in Griffin. He was a retired
minister and a former pastor of West Sunnyside Congregational
Holiness Church in Sunnyside where he was a member. The Rev.
Skelton also pastored several other churches in the area.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ogletree Skelton of
Griffin, children, Willie Mae and Aremenius Floyd, Snellville,
Charles and Mary Skelton, Jackson, Marion S. Powell, Atlanta,
Evelyn Walden, Forest Park, Mary Francis Harwell, Griffin, Annie
Pearl Stuman, Riverdale, Leona Staples, Stockbridge, Judy Ann
Lassiter, Griffin, Ronnie Jump, Griffin, and Lawrence Jump, Sunnyside;
53 grand children, 75 great grand children, 10 great great grand
children, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Rev. William S. Skelton will be Tuesday,
August 2 at 2 P. M. in West Sunnyside Congregational Holiness
Church. The Rev. Henry Anderson and the Rev. Billy Anderson will
officiate. Internment will be in Griffin Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 tonight at the funeral
home and at other times at the residence, 33 Bleacher Street.
Woodlawn Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN
DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, December 2, 1994, p. 2A, HAROLD BILES,
Mr. Harold Biles, 73, of 944 Finley Street, died Thursday, December 1, 1994, at his residence.
Mr. Biles was a lifelong resident of Griffin and Spalding
County. He was the son of the late Mr. J. M. Biles and the late
Della Coggins Biles. He was a parts clerk for Bathelamue Buick
for 22 years and retired from Southlake Ford with 18 years service.
He served his country in the marines, serving in the south and
central pacific area during World War II.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Bob Cheatham
Sunday School Class.
Mr. Biles is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nadine McKneely Biles;
a son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Tina Biles of Griffin; a
granddaughter, Bonnie Biles of Griffin, brothers and sisters-in-law,
Frank and Mildred Biles of Griffin, Fred and Carrie Biles of
Orlando, Fla.; an uncle, Mr. Chester Biles of Griffin, aunts,
Mrs. Ethel Patton of Williamson, and Mrs Evelyn Harrison of Douglasville,
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 3 P. M. at the
First Baptist Church. Bruce Morgan will officiate. Internment
will be in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Friends will visit the family this evening from 7 to 9 P. M.
at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge
of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Saturday, Dec 24, 1994, p. 2A, MAMIE RUTH RODGERS WILSON,
Mrs. Mamie Ruth Rodgers Wilson, 73, of 543 W. Third St.,
Jackson, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994, at Emory University Hospital
in Atlanta, GA.
Mrs. Wilson was born June 12, 1921, in Spalding County, daughter
of the late William Preston Rodgers and the late Mrs. Maud McDonald
Rodgers. She was a homemaker and the widow of Mr. James P. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Harvest Temple Church of God
in Griffin.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny G. Wilson
and Sulla of Jackson, and Jerry Bill Wilson and Norma of Jackson;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs Donna Drake and Larry of Jackson,
and Mrs. Toni Moore and Randy of Jackson; one daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Beth Wilson of Atlanta; 13 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs.
Grace Bridges of Jackson, and Mrs. Beatrice McClain of Griffin;
one brother, Mr. Leon Rodgers of Griffin; sister-in-law, Mrs.
Faye Rodgers of Griffin; brother-in-law, George McLean of Griffin;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Ruth Rodgers Wilson were today,
Dec. 24, at 3 p.m. from the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. The
Rev. Milton Hill and the Rev. Preston Bridges officiated. Interment
was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Sherrell Wilson Mangham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, December 26, 1994, BETTY JO BRANDENBURG GILBERT,
Mrs. Betty Jo Brandenburg Gilbert, 67, of Whatley Road, Griffin, died Saturday, December 24, 1994, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Gilbert was born in Pike County, the daughter of the
late Lewis Brandenburg and the late Mary Irene Turner Brandenburg.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Irene Brandenburg
Jones. Mrs. Gilbert was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church.
She was a retired licensed practical nurse.
Survivors include her husband, James (Red) Gilbert of Griffin;
two sons, Bobby Ray of New Orleans, La., and Wayne Johnson of
Griffin; four grand children, Benjamin Johnson, Jonathan Johnson,
Roman Ray, and Jenifer and Mickey Elrod; two great grand children,
Tyler Elrod and Ebin Elrod; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Alice and Julian Kimball of Jackson, and Ann and George Rumbaugh
of California; a sister, Sara Whitehead of California; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Wallace and Marion Brandenburg of Griffin,
and Hewlett and Evelyn Brandenburg of California; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Gilbert will be conducted Tuesday
at 2 P. M. in the chapel of the McCullough Funeral Home. The
Rev. Ed Sisson will officiate. Internment will follow in the
Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family here at the funeral
home from 7-9 P. M. today. Dec. 26. In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, January 24, 1995, MYRTLE JOYCE RODGER STARR,
Mrs. Joyce R. Starr of Riverdale, died Sunday, Jan 22,
1995.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2 P. M. in Oak Hill Cemetery
in Griffin. The Rev. Tony Elder will officiate.
Mrs. Starr is survived by two sons, Samuel Starr of Griffin and
Keith Starr of Ellenwood; grandchildren, Michael Collins and
Christopher Starr, both of Ellenwood.
Pope Dickson and Son Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, June 8, 1995, p. 2A, CLARA E. VAUGHAN KELLEY,
Mrs. Clara E. Kelley, 67, of 93 Nottingham Drive, Newnan,
died Wednesday, June 7, 1995.
Graveside services will be Friday, June 9, at 2 P.M. in Oak Hill
Cemetery in Newnan. Dr. Joel Richardson, and Dr. Bruce Morgan
will officiate.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at the McKoon Funeral Home
in Newnan.
Mrs. Kelley was born August 20, 1927. She was the daughter of
the late B. T. Vaughan and the late Gladys Mae (Blakely) Vaughan.
She was a Baptist and a member of the Central Baptist Church.
She was a member of the Pilot Club of Newnan.
Mrs. Kelley was employed as director of accounting at Spalding
Regional Hospital.
Surviving are sons, J. W. Kelley, Jr., of Columbia, S. C. and
Charles B. Kelley of Austell, David A. Kelley of Charlottesville,
VA, and Richard T. Kelley of Griffin; an aunt, Sarah Fleming;
cousins, Jane Fleming and Alice Gruenhut; and eight grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home of Newnan is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, November 8, 1995, p. 2A, ROY CHESTER BILES,
Mr. Roy Chester Biles, 99, of 1009 W. Poplar St., Griffin,
died Tuesday night, November 7, 1995, at Hill Top Nursing Home
in Forsyth.
Mr. Biles was a life long residence of Spalding County in the
Line Creek District. He was the son of the late James Daniel
Biles and the late Mary Putman Biles. He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Biles was a veteran of the U. S. Army having service during
World War I. He was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church.
Mr. Biles was the husband of the late Myrtice C. Biles. He also
was preceded in death by two sons, Esric Biles and Ernest Biles.
Survivors include his grandchildren Brenda and Charles Seagraves
of Stone Mountain, Becky and Tom Berry of Tucker, and Jan and
Don Byram of Lexington, N. C.; great grand children, Audrey Seagraves
of Stone Mountain, Graham Seagraves of Stone Mountain, Travis
Seagraves of Auburn, Ala., Harriet Berry of Tucker, Anna Berry
of Tucker, Leslie Byram of Levington, N. C., and Stewart Byram
of Lexington, N. C.; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Biles of Griffin;
sister, Evelyn Harrison of Douglasville, and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Chester Biles will be Thursday at 2
P. M. in the Crestview Baptist Church. The Rev. Ed. Sisson will
officiate. Internment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Biles will be carried to the church to lie in state 30 minutes
prior to services.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 this evening at the funeral
home.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, December 7, 1995, p. 2A, JOHN WELDON KELLEY, M. D.,
Dr. J. Weldon Kelley
John Weldon Kelley, M. D. General Surgeon and lifelong
resident of Griffin (Georgia), died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at
the age of 71.
Dr. Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Homer
Kelley and Dessa Dunn Kelley, and a brother H. Fred Kelley. Dr.
Kelley graduated from Emory Medical School where he was elected
to ETA Sigma Pi and Alpha Epsilon Upsilon honor societies. He
did his internship and residency in surgery at the Medical School
of South Carolina, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S. C.
He served his country as a medical officer during the Korean
conflict. He spent seven years as a volunteer with the American
Cancer Society, holding such offices as medical vice president,
president and chairman, board of directors in the Spalding County
unit. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Georgia Chapter
of the American Cancer Society for five years, serving in various
committees.
Dr. Kelley practiced general surgery in Griffin, his hometown,
for more than 40 years only retiring in February, 1995 following
an automobile accident. He is a past president of the medical
staff of Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. In his years at Griffin-Spalding
County Hospital, Dr. Kelley introduced many innovative surgical
procedures. In 1952 he performed the first elective, open chest
surgery, utilizing endotracheal tube anesthesia and a closed,
underwater chest drainage system.
The following year, he introduced bronchoscopy with Jackson Bronchoscopes
and Esophagoscopes and Direct Cystology Studies. He introduced
split-thickness skin grafting with Brown Electric Dermatone in
treatment of third burns in 1954. More recently, he pioneered
the use of Stamey Cystourethorpexy in the female for urinary
incontinence due to trauma of childbirth or aging, where applicable,
in 1984.
His talents were many, including photography, gardening and cabinet-making.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hardman Kelley; four sons,
John Weldon Kelley, Jr. of Columbia, SC, Charles Blakely Kelley
of Austell, David Anthony Kelley of Ruckersville, VA., and Richard
Terrell Kelley of Griffin; three daughters, Laura Burnette of
Panama City, Fla., Jamie Tarasidis of St. Louis, Mo., and Jere
Gough of Duluth; 12 grandchildren; and a sister, Angelyn Kelley
Patterson of Griffin; five nephews and one niece.
Friends may visit the family from 4-8 p.m. today, Dec. 7, and
from 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, at the Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral
Home.
A memorial service conducted by Dr. Bruce Morgan will be held
at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, at l p.m.In
lieu of flowers, the family request contributions may be made
to the First Baptist Church Children's Program, Griffin, Ga.,
in Dr. Kelley's honor.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
-State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Sunday, December 24, 1995, NEWTON SHIFLETT,
Mr. Newton Shiflett, 87, of 415 Airport Road, Griffin,
died early Saturday morning at the Griffin Health Care Center.
Mr. Shiflett was born in Carroll County, Ga., the son of the
late William Augustus Shiflett and the late Mary Etta Chambers
Shiflett. Mr. Shiflett was retired from the Crompton Highland
Mill and was a member of the West Sunny Side Congregational Holiness
Church of Sunny Side, Ga.,
Mr. Shiflett was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Patricia
Shiflett. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Shiflett of Sunny Side;
daughter and son-in-law, Sondra and Bennie Branan of Sunny Side;
sons and daughter-in-laws, Reginal and Nancy Shiflett, Keith
and Connie Shiflett, all of Sunny Side; Mike and Susan Shiflett
of Grovetown, Ga., 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren;
one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Beverly Arnold of Breman,
Ga.; sister-in-laws, Ludie Mae Vickers and Mayomie Vickers of
Griffin; brother-in-law, Elbert Vickers of Griffin; several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Newton Shiflett will be conducted this
afternoon at 3 p.m. at the West Sunny Side Congregational Holiness
Church. The Rev. Billy Anderson and the Rev. Henry Anderson will
officiate. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Shiflett will be carried to the church to lie in state 30
minutes prior to he funeral hour.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, March 13, 1996, ZELMA VIOLA DUKES MESSER,
Mrs. Zelma Viola Messer, 85, of 812 Sunset Drive, Griffin,
died Monday evening, March 11, 1996, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Messer was born in Randolph County, Ala., the daughter of
the late Fredrick C. Dukes and the late Rebecca Monkus Dukes.
She was a housewife and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include six sons, Jimmie Messer, Orlando, Fla; Wayne
Messer, Columbus, Eddie Messer, Locust Grove, Henry Messer, Valley,
Ala., Terry Messer, Williamson, and Jerry Messer, Milner; three
daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley, Valley, Ala., Mrs. JoAnn James,
Valley, Ala., and Mrs. Betty Jean Crowdler, Brunswick; one brother,
L. M. Dukes, Macon; one sister, Beulah Mae McDougal, Macon; 38
grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were today, March 13, at 3 p.m. (Eastern time)
in the chapel of the Johnson-Brown Funeral Home in Valley, Ala.,
The Rev Lynn McClain officiated. Internment was in Fairview Cemetery,
Valley, Ala.
The body was taken to Johnson-Brown Funeral Home, Valley, Ala.,
prior to the service.
Visitation was Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1710 Highway 16, West, Griffin
was in charge of local arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Richmond, City of Augusta,
"AUGUSTA CHRONICLE,"
Wednesday, March 20, 1996, ARTHUR JEWEL JORDAN,
Mr. Arthur J. Jordan, 84, of Martinez, died Sunday, March
17, 1996, at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Cornerstone Fellowship
Church, with Dr. Bobby Coleman and the Rev. Chat Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, honors accorded by
Richmond Post No. 63, American Legion.
Mr. Jordan, a native of Barnesville, Georgia, had lived in Augusta
for 52 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a dispatcher
for the City of Augusta and Fort Gordon Bus Lines. He was a member
of the Men's Bible Class, a deacon, a Sunday School teacher,
a superintendent and a trustee.
Survivors include his wife, Mollie Crews Jordan; a son, Arthur
Joseph Jordan, Lawrenceville, Georgia; two daughters, Connie
Winkles of Tyron, Georgia; and Violet Nelson, Martinez; a sister
Beulah Brinkley, Atlanta; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Pall bearers will be Todd Johnson, Travis Winkles, Dwayne Soto,
David Winkles, Arthur Winkles and Rodney Soto.
Honorary pall bearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class of
the church.
Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road, is in charge of
arrangements.
NOTE: Obituary Includes photograph (Compiler has copy)
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Sunday, April 14, 1996, P. 2A, IRENE COOK GILL,
Mrs. Irene Cook Gill
Mrs. Irene Cook Gill, 88, of 1107 County Road, Five Points,
Ala., died April 12, 1996, at West Georgia Medical Center in
LaGrange.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 P. M. Sunday, April
14, 1996, at Mountain Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church in Vega,
GA. The Rev. Ralph McBroom will officiate. Internment will be
in Congregational Cemetery in Meansville.
Mrs. Gill was born in Coweta County. She was the widow of the
late Mr. George Thomas Gill, Sr. Mrs. Gill worked for 20 years
with Besco Products in Zebulon.
Survivors include five daughters, Sue Eppinger of Five Points,
Ala., Betty Masdon of Griffin, Marvell Shepard of Thomaston,
Martha Carver of Fayetteville, and Margie Johnson of Sandersville;
five sons, Otis "Buddy" Gill of Jonesboro, George Gill,
Jr., of Decatur, James "J. C." Gill of Doraville, Allen
Gill of Conley, and Samuel Gill of The Rock; sister, Dorothy
Goins of Thomaston, 36 grandchildren, 49 great grand children
and seven great grand children.
Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, May 31, 1996, SAMUEL WORTH HUCKABY,
Mr. Samuel Worth Huckaby, 80, of Brooks, Ga., died Thursday
morning, May 30, 1996, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
He was born in Fayette County, Ga., the son of the late Noah
Damascus Huckaby and the late Alice Jones Huckaby. The Rev. Huckaby
was pastor of several Georgia churches among them Calvary, Faith,
and New Salem, all of Griffin, Valley Grove of Thomaston, and
Shadnor Baptist Church, Union City, Ga. He was ordained into
the ministry in 1942. The Rev. Huckaby was well known in several
states for his evangelical ministry as well as being active in
all levels of Association work.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine Hayes Huckaby
of Brooks; daughter, Joanne Floyd of Riverdale; sons and daughters-in-law,
Eugene and Jan Huckaby of Temuco, Chile, Lyndon Huckaby of Lindale,
Ga., and Keith and Chokdee Huckaby of Brooks; grandchildren,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Chris) Aker of Suwanee, Ken Walraven and Brian
Walraven of Cave Springs, Ga., Mr. and Mrs Todd Huckaby of Santiago,
Chile, Mr. and Mrs Doug (Kim) Head of Thomaston, Allison Huckaby
of Temuco, Chile, Jonathan Huckaby of Birmingham, Ala., and Noah
Huckaby and Bryna Huckaby, both of Lindale, Ga.; three great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Pollard of Brooks, and Mrs Alberta Hand
of Griffin; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1, at 11 a. m. in the
Starr's Mill Baptist Church in Fayette County. The Rev. Eugene
Huckaby, the Rev. W. H. Thompson, and the Rev. James Burleson
will officiate.
Interment will be in Whitewater Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Rev. Huckaby will be carried to the church to lie in state
30 minutes prior to the service.
Ministers are asked to serve as honorary escort and sit in a
group at the service. Please meet at the church by 10:45 a. m.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Tuesday, June 18, 1996, p. 2A, HELEN REBECCA GARDNER BREEDLOVE,
Mrs. Helen Rebecca Gardner Phillips Breedlove, 62, of 226
Indian Trail, Barnesville, died Monday afternoon, June 17, 1996,
at Spalding Regional Hospital.
She was born in Griffin, Ga., daughter of Mr Edgar Marvin Gardner
and the late Mrs. Janie McDonald Gardner. She was retired from
Dundee Mills.
Mrs. Breedlove is survived by one daughter, Barbara Kilgore of
Griffin, three grandchildren, Rebecca Sue Kilgore, April Stephanie
Kilgore, and Lee Warren Kilgore, Jr., all of Griffin; her father,
Edgar Marvin Gardner; sister, Mrs. Velma Miley of Griffin, brother,
Clarence Franklin Gardner of Gaston, SC, and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 P.M. in the chapel of
the Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Margaret Burford
will officiate, Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, September 29, 1997, p. 2A, BELVA MABLE SHIVERS,
Mrs. Belva Mable Crews Shivers, age 70, of 84 Kilgore Road,
died Sunday, September 28, 1997, at the Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Shivers was a lifelong resident of Spalding County, daughter
of the late Rev. Joe P. Crews and the late Willie Rodgers Crews.
She was retired from the State of Ga. Dept. of Transportation
as a supervisor over permits and enforcement. She worked part
time at Jenny's Hallmark as a sales clerk and was a very active
member at the Family Worship Center.
Survivors include: husband, Charlie Frank Shivers, Jr.; daughter
and son-in-law, Belva and Charles Fisher of Griffin; son and
daughter-in-law, Terry and Laine Shivers of Savannah; grandchildren,
Chris and Diane Blackmon, Gary L. Blackmon, Jr., Hannah Jade
Shivers, Jantzen Crews Shivers, Jonathan Hunter Shivers; great
grandchildren, Chasity Blackmon and Taylor Blackmon; sisters,
Dorothy Crews Kelley of Griffin, Mollie Crews Jordan of Augusta,
Willie Ruth Shivers of Griffin; brothers, Rev. Terry Crews, Sr.
of Griffin, and Rev. Alvin Crews of Griffin. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Belva Mable Crews Shivers will be Wednesday
at 2 P.M. in the Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Rev. Berry
Jones and Rev. Kenneth Vanderford will officiate. Interment will
follow in Westwood Gardens.
Friends may visit the family from 7-9 P.M. this evening at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Davis, Joseph Jordan, Terry Crews, Jr.,
Joe Bailey Crews, Lewis Yarbrough, and Grady Bannister. Music
will be ministered by family members, Zach Brown and Lisa Johnson,
The Lottie Boyd Family, The Hugh B. Crews Family, The Rev. Terry
Crews, Sr. Family and grandchildren of Mrs. Shivers will be singing
a special song. The Ann Autry Sunday School Class of the Family
Worship Center is asked to sit in a group as honorary pallbearers
at the service.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Friday, March 13, 1998, p. 2A, HERBERT EUGENE FOUTS,
Mr. Herbert Eugene "Gene" Fouts, 62, of Gresham
Road, Zebulon, died Tuesday, March 10, 1998, at the V. A. Medical
Center in Atlanta.
Mr. Fouts was born in Bartow County, son of the late Herbert
C. Fouts and the late Bessie Dysart Fouts. He was preceded in
death by a son, Randy Fouts. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Mr. Fouts enjoyed retirement at his Pike County home after being
self-employed in the plumbing, heating and air business for many
years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Peggy B. Fouts of Zebulon; sons
and daughters-in-law, Steven and Babs Fouts of Griffin, and Burce
and Teneya Fouts of Lovejoy; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca
and Scott McKee of San Antonia, Texas; two grandchildren; brother,
Charles L. Fouts of Griffin; two nephews and one niece.
Funeral services for Mr. Gene Fouts will be today, March 13,
at 2 P. M. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Pastor Preston
Bridges, brother-in-law, will officiate. Interment will follow
in Westwood Gardens.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Sunday, March 29, 1998, ALBERTA HUCKABY HAND,
Mrs. Alberta Hand, 79, formerly of South 17th Street, Griffin
(Georgia), died Saturday morning (March 28, 1998) at the Spalding
Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Hand was born in Fayette County, Georgia. She was the daughter
of the late Noah Huckaby and the late Alice Jones Huckaby. Mrs.
Hand was a retired employee of Dundee Mills at the Lowell Bleachery
and was a member of the Hanleiter United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: four daughters, Edith Hall of Jackson, Louise
Ogletree, Mary Daniel and Connie Davis, all of Griffin; two sons
Cecil Hand of Stockbridge and David Hand of Thomaston; 11 grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Hand will be conducted on Monday
at 11 a.m. at the Hanleiter United Methodist Church. Rev. Don
Clark will officiate. Interment services will follow in Whitewater
Baptist Church Cemetery in Brooks. Friends may visit the family
today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Tuesday, August 11, 1998, THOMAS ELBERT DUNN,
Mr Thomas Elbert "Tom" Dunn, 66, of 439 High
Falls Road, Jackson, died Thursday night. Aug. 6, 1998, at his
residence after an illness of several months.
Mr. Dunn was born March 11, 1932, in Fulton county, son of the
late John Dunn and the late Edna Louise Smith Dunn. He was retired
from the U. S. Army after 22 years of service. He was much decorated
and served in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. He attended GMAC,
Auburn University, Mercer & Georgia. He taught ROTC at R.
E. Lee in Thomaston, Drake High in Thomaston, Groves High School
in Savannah and Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. He owned and
operated Dunn's Caretaking for lawns and gardens, maintaining
lawns and flowers for banks and churches. He was a member of
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce English Dunn of Jackson; one
son, Thomas Michael Dunn of Jackson; two grandchildren, Michelle
Lee Dunn of Jackson, and Thomas M. Dunn of Griffin; two sisters,
Joyce Phillips of Forest Park, and Margaret Long of St. Petersburg,
Fla.; two brothers, John Lewis Dunn of Key West, Fla., and Franklin
Dunn of High Point, NC.; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law,
Mrs. Bennie English of Jackson.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Elbert "Tom" Dunn were
Sunday, at 3 p.m. from the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Ben Wright and the Rev. Chuck Nave officiated. Interment
was in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge
of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, January 4, 1999, p. 2A, MILTON COGGINS COOK,
Mr. Milton Coggins Cook, age 78, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999,
at Spalding Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
Mr. Cook was one of 18 children, born March 4, 1920, to the late
Mr. E. E. Cook and the late Mrs. Mary Coggins Cook. He was a
longtime resident of Griffin and served his country during World
War II with the 757 Tank Battalion stationed in Italy.
Mr. Cook was a local grocer for many years, owning stores in
Griffin, Hampton and Zebulon. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Griffin, and the Bramblett Sunday School class.
Mr. Cook is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mrs. Kathleen Landers
Cook; seven children, Eddie and Joanna Cook, Norma and Carlton
Huff, Sr., Dennis and Joan Cook, Berry and Theressa Cook, all
of Griffin; Deborah and Larry Irvin of Spartanburg, S. C.; Judy
and Tommy Snider of Williamson; Tim and Karan Cook of Griffin;
18 grand children; a number of great grand children including
twin great grand daughters born Dec. 29, 1998; a great great
grand child; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Cauthen of Griffin, Mrs.
Virginia Anderson of Warner Robbins, and Mrs. Marie Bolton of
Thomaston.
The funeral for Mr. Milton Coggins Cook will be today, January
4, 1999, at 3 P. M. at the First Baptist Church of Griffin. Dr.
Bruce Morgan and the Rev. Paul Thomas will officiate. The Bramblett
Sunday School class and Philithea Sunday School classes are asked
to sit as a group at the service. Interment will follow in the
Westwood Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to
the building fund of the First Baptist Church or to the Roosevelt
Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. P. O. Box 1000, Warm
Springs, Ga. 31830 in memory of Mr. Cook.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Monday, January 4, 1999, p. 2A, BENNIE ENGLISH,
Mrs. Bennie English, age 81, of 442 High Falls Road, Jackson,
passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at Spalding Regional Hospital
in Griffin.
Mrs. English was born Oct. 2, 1917. She was the widow of the
late Robert P. English. She was retired from United Cotton Goods,
and was a long and devoted member of the Pleasant Hill United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Janie
English of Jackson; one daughter, Joyce E. Dunn of Jackson; three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
|Funeral services for Mrs. Bennie English will be conducted Tuesday,
Jan. 5, 1999, at 2 P. M. from the Pleasant Hill United Methodist
Church. The Rev. Charles Nave will officiate. Interment will
follow in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at the funeral home or at the home
of Joyce Dunn. The family requests that flowers be omitted and
those desiring may make contributions to the Pleasant Hill United
Methodist Church.
The Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge
of funeral arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Sunday, February 14, 1999, p. 2A, BELVA MAE TATE CREWS,
Mrs. Belva Mae Tate Crews, age 91, of Valley Hill Road,
Griffin, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at Brightmoor Medical
Care Home.
Mrs. Crews was born in High Shoal, Ga., daughter of the late
Gus Emory Tate and the late Sally Ann Haynes Tate. She was a
member of the East Griffin Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs.
Crews and Bishop Crews have been in the ministry for 71 years,
having pastored in Georgia and Alabama.
Survivors include her husband, Bishop William Terry Crews, Sr.;
daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and the Rev. Barry Jones of
Griffin; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Lou Crews of Fayetteville
and the Rev. Joseph E. and Sue Crews of Jonesboro; grandchildren,
Tera Hayes, Celia Ann Cox, Teneya Fouts, Renee' Fowler, Terry
Crews III, Emory Crews and Freida Fields; 16 great grandchildren;
three great-great grandchildren; sisters, Annie Elder of Monroe
and Hazel Sparks of Forsyth.
Funeral services for Mrs. Belva Mae Crews will be conducted Monday,
Feb. 15, 1999, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral
Home. The Rev. Joseph E. Crews, and the Rev. Barry Jones, and
Bishop Chet Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in the
Westwood Gardens.
Friends may visit the family Sunday evening from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other
times at the residence of the Rev. Barry and Betty Ann Jones,
243 Steele Road.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Sunday, February 28, 1999, p. 2A, BISHOP WILLIAM TERRY CREWS,
Bishop William Terry Crews, of 32 Valley Hill Road in Griffin,
died Saturday, Feb. 28 at Brightmoor Health Care Center.
Funeral services for Bishop Crews will be conducted on Tuesday,
March 2 at 2 p. m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home,
1155 Everee Inn Road in Griffin.
Friends may visit the family Monday and Tuesday from 7 p. m.
to 9 p. m. at the funeral home.
McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Monday, March 8, 1999, p. 2, DORTHA ELIZA CREWS KELLEY,
Mrs. Dortha Eliza Kelley, 82, of 3672 Fayetteville Road,
died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Walton County on April 8, 1916, to the
late Rev. Joseph P. Crews and the late Willie Mattie Rodgers
Crews. She was preceded in death by a son, Willie Joe Kelley;
a great-grandson, Devon Aubrey Kelley; brothers, Bishop Terry
Crews, John Henry Joseph Crews, Elijah Crews, and the Rev. Hugh
Bowling Crews; sisters, Lottie Boyd, Kathleen Crews, and Mabel
Shivers. She was a member of West Sunnyside Congregational Holiness
Church.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Joel B. Kelley Sr.;
daughter and son-in-law, Faith and Wilson Wallace of Griffin;
son and daughter-in-law, Joel B. Jr. and Elizabeth Kelley of
Valley, Ala.; grandchildren, Doris Butler, Joel B. Kelley III,
Wayne Kelley, Donald Kelley, Kelley Dunn, and LaQuita Darley;
great-grandchildren, Melissa Butler, Alisha Butler, Steven Kelley,
Loren Kelley Krista Kelley, Austin Kelley, Amanda Kelley, Brock
Royals, Meagan Kelley, Angela Parham, Thomas Dunn Jr., Skyler
Darley, Joshua Darley, and Aaron Darley; sisters, Mollie Jordan
of Augusta, and Willie Ruth Shivers of Griffin; brother, the
Rev. Alvin Crews of Griffin; 55 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dortha Kelley were conducted Sunday
at 2 p.m., March 7, 1999, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Terry Fowler and the Rev. Barry Jones officiating.
Interment was in Westwood Gardens.
McCullough Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
NOTE: Pallbearers were Joseph Jordan, Terry Shivers, Donald Kelley,
Joel Kelley, III, Keith Shiflett, and Brad Shifflet. Wayne &
Betty Jo Harper sang "I Want To Be With You In Heaven,"
and the trio of Terry Crews, Jr, Betty Ann Jones, and Lottie
Mae Jiles sang "Oh, Come Angel Band", and "That
is where I Want To Go". Internment was in Westwood Gardens,
center circle, Block 412-A, Griffin, Spalding County, GA. by
Faith K. Wallace, her daughter. (Additional information was provided
by Faith Wallace, daughter.)
State of Georgia, City of Atlanta, "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,"
Sunday, October 3, 1999, Page C8, JAMES H. KELLEY,
James H. Kelley, 76, of Smyrna died Friday, Funeral, 11
a. m. Monday, Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin, "GRIFFIN
DAILY NEWS,"
Wednesday, September 22, 1999, ROY JAMES BAILEY,
Mr. Roy James Bailey went to sleep, Sept 20, 1999, to awake
in heaven. He was born in Griffin, Sept. 26, 1913, son of the
late George and Eva Gardner Bailey and was preceded in death
by two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Bailey was a farmer and worked in Dundee Mills Nos. 1, 3,
and 5. He was an aircraft mechanic in World War II in Warner
Robins. After the war, he was a well known auto mechanic for
30 years and retired in 1976 from Star Chevrolet Company.
Mr. Bailey was a member of Highland Baptist Church and a deacon.
being ordained at Rehoboth Church in 1949. He was a Junior Boy's
Sunday School teacher for many years and was assistant Men's
Sunday School teacher, among other offices. He was a member of
the Walking For Wellness at the City Park.
Mr. Bailey's survivors are his wife of 62 years, Alberta Cardin
Bailey; daughters and sons-in-laws, Ann Bailey, Faye and Russ
Chasteen, and Brenda and Rene' Cormier; grandsons and wives,
Tim and Barcia Chasteen, David and Cindy Chasteen, Dan and Jennifer
Chasteen, and Lisle Cormier; granddaughters, Terri and Mike Childers,
and Elise Cormier; great-granddaughters, Emily and Audrey Chasteen,
Julia Ann Childers, and Bonnie Blue Chasteen; great-grandsons,
Isaac and Owen Chasteen, Ben Childers, and Bailey Chasteen ;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Roy James Bailey will be conducted Wednesday
at 2 P.M. in the Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev.
Tim Jones and the Rev. Kenneth Whitlock will officiate. Interment
will follow in Westwood Gardens.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, City of Griffin,
"GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS,"
Thursday, October 7, 1999, p. 2, ANNIE GRACE RODGERS BRIDGES ,
Mrs. Grace Bridges, 85, of Lakeview Avenue, Griffin, died
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 at the Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Bridges was born in Monroe County, daughter of the late
William Rogers and the late Maude McDonald Rogers. She was preceded
in death by her husband, James E. Bridges. She was retired form
Dundee Mills # 2.
She is survived by daughters, Peggy Joyce Fouts of Zebulon, and
Nancy Crane of Evans Mills, N. Y., sons and daughter-in-law,
Preston and Shirley Bridges of Jenkingsburg, and Dannie E. and
Janice Bridges of Ft. Walton, Fla. Other survivors include a
sister, Beatrice McLean of Rome, a brother, T. L. Rogers of Griffin,
10 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Bridges will be conducted Friday
at 2 P.M. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev.
Alvin Crews and the Rev. Preston Bridges will officiate. Interment
will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family this evening from 7 P.M. until 9
P.M. at the funeral home and other times at the residence of
T. L. Rogers, 100 Byway Road, Griffin
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Tuesday, December 21, 1999, p. 2A, WILLIAM DOUGLAS (W. D.) SHIVERS,
Mr. William Douglas ( W. D. ) Shivers, 78, of Griffin,
died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at his (nieces) residence, after
a period of declining health.
Mr. W. D. Shivers was born in Pike County on July 20, 1921, son
of the late Charlie F. Shivers, Sr. and the late Ada Greene Shivers.
He was a retired Delta employee with 30 years of service; a member
of the Delta Pioneers; a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served
in World War II in the South Pacific as a sergeant; a life member
of Post 5440; a longtime and active member of the Family Worship
Center, formerly the East Griffin Congregational Holiness, where
he served as a deacon for 39 years. He served on the Central
Georgia Campground Committee for 44 years, was an honorary committeeman
at the Campground and also served as a trustee for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Ruth Crews Shivers; a brother,
Frank Shivers, Jr., and children, special niece Belva and Charles
Fisher, Jamie Fisher, Chris and Dianne Blackmon, Chasitity and
Taylor Blackman, Gary Blackmon, special nephew Terry and Laine
Shivers, Jade and Jantzen Shivers, and Zack Brown; sister, Marian
Davis, and children, John and Ruth Davis and Juanita Sprayberry;
sisters, Jerline Vaughn and Arvella Smith; sisters-in-law, Betty
Shivers and Talma Shivers, and the entire Crews family.
Funeral Services for Mr. W. D. Shivers will be conducted Wednesday
at 2 p. m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev.
Barry Jones, the Rev. Joe Crews and the Rev. Billy Anderson will
officiate.
Music will be provided by the grandchildren of the Rev. Joe and
Willie Crews. Pallbearers are Terry Shivers, Jantzen Shivers,
John Davis, Chris Blackmon, Gary Blackmon, Jamie Fisher, Brad
Shiflett and Trent Shiflett. Great grandchildren of the Rev.
Joe and Willie Crews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment
will follow in Westwood Gardens.
Friends may visit the family Tuesday from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m.
at the funeral home.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
State of Georgia, County of Spalding, "GRIFFIN DAILY
NEWS,"
Tuesday, March 28, 2000, p. 2A, SAMUEL O. JONES,
Mr. Samuel O. "Sam" Jones, 75, of 177 Poplar
St., Experiment, died Sunday morning at Christian Ministries
Hospice.
Mr. Jones was born in Coweta County, son of the late James Cleveland
Jones and Birdie Gay Jones. He was formerly employed with Kawneer
for 22 years and Dundee No. 1 for 24 Years. He was a member of
Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Myrtle Jones of Experiment;
daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Richard Stinchcomb of Griffin;
son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Lisa Jones of Griffin; grandchildren,
Richie Stinchcomb, Lindsey Jones and Evan Jones; sister and brother-in-law,
Sarah and Elmer Cox of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Sam Jones will be conducted Wednesday
at l p. m. at Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. David House and
the Rev. Danny Wilson will officiate. Internment will follow
in Westwood Gardens.
Friends may visit the family this evening from 7 p. m. to 9 p.
m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Dwayne
and Lisa Jones, 159 Davidson Circle, Griffin. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to Christian Ministries Hospice, 121
W. College St., Griffin, GA 30224, or to the Faith Baptist Church
Building Fund, 812 E. McIntosh Road, Griffin, GA 30223, in memory
of Mr. Jones.
McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
