WACHA, Claire Marie Wacha
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Claire Marie Wacha, 81, of Perry, FL, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2009 at her residence following a sudden
illness after recovering from hip surgery. Mrs. Wacha was born in Englewood, NJ, to the late Joseph, and Minnie Graham Jarvie.
She has been a resident of Perry since 1989, coming from Point Pleasant, NJ. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mrs.
Wacha was also a member of the Eastern Star of Perry, and the Daughters of the Nile of Tallahassee. She was a homemaker
who was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of, and spending time with, her family.
Mrs. Wacha is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald Wacha, of Perry, 3 daughters, Donna Wacha, of Point Pleasant, NJ,
Arlene Wacha, and husband Richard Bavier, of Brick, NJ, and Nancy Mooney, and husband Frank, of Palm Harbor, FL, 1 sister,
Jean Ashbrook, of Oakland, NJ, 1 sister-in law, Kathleen Jarvie of Woodbridge, NJ, 3 grandchildren – Mrs. Claire Marie
(Bavier) Kolterjahn, Jacqueline Donnyan Bavier, and Deanna Marie Mooney, 1 grandson-in law, Paul Kolterjahn, and numerous
nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A service will be Saturday December 12, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel in
Perry, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital or to any other charity of choice. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WADDELL, Milton A. Waddell
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Milton A. Waddell, 87, of Salem, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Milton was born
September 22, 1925 in Miami, FL, to Paul and Lois Waddell. Mr. Waddell was of the Church of God Faith. He was a veteran of
the United States Army serving in WW#II. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his parents Paul and
Lois Waddell, his wife of 51 years Mary Imogene Waddell, and a son Steve Waddell. He is survived by his wife Renee Waddell of
Salem; a son Dewey Waddell of Leesburg; brothers Jimmy Waddell and Verle Waddell; sister Nelene; 5 grandchildren, a host of
great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at a later date. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WADDELLE, Evelyn Aline White Waddelle
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 14, 2013)
Evelyn Aline White Waddelle, age 90, of Pearson passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Summers Landing Assisted Living in
Douglas, GA. She was born on their family farm in Clinch County on March 24, 1923. Evelyn was one of nine children born to
Peter Parley White and Donna Melinda Roberts. She married William Henry Waddelle II on May 24, 1942 and together had 2
children. A long time resident of Pearson, she, along with her husband, owned and operated Waddelle Furniture for 70 years.
She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in numerous capacities. She and Henry
also enjoyed serving an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Washington DC Temple.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, keeping her grandchildren and loved visiting with friends and family. She was a
passionate genealogist and found great joy in knowing her ancestors and descendants. To her, family was everything. She
worked hard, loved life and enjoyed experiencing new things. Evelyn had a life-long passion for learning and sharing knowledge.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Mizell and husband Corbitt of Macon, GA; brother, William (Bill) Alma White and
wife Mildred of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren, Melissa Devor and husband Neil of Calabasas, CA, Matthew Corbitt Mizell
III and wife Loretta of Prattville, AL, Aimee Lee and husband Scott of Plymouth, MN, Amanda Hansen and husband Christian of
Salt Lake City, UT, Donna Mizell of Portland, OR, Brien Mizell of Macon; 10 great-grandchildren, Courtney Mizell, Parker Lee,
Corbitt Mizell IV, Savannah Devor, Owen Lee, Addison Lee, Brady Mizell, Matthew Devor, Micheal Mizell and Gabriel Fritsch.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, William Henry Waddelle Jr. and her son William Henry Waddelle III.
Funeral Services were held for Mrs. Waddelle on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pearson Ward. The interment followed in Sweetwater Cemetery with the dedication of the grave by her son-in-law Corbitt
Mizell II. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
WADE, A. C. Wade
(Abstracted from the 20 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A. C. Wade, age 88, of Alma, passed away suddenly at Bacon County Hospital Friday (June 17, 2016). He was born May 25, 1928
to the late Peyton L. and Mamie (Sweat) Wade. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Marvin, Clayton, J. D. Harold and
Vernon Wade, and three sisters, Jessie Mae Carter, Leola Smith and Luna White. He retired from Scapa Dryers (Voight) after
38 years. In the past he served his community as an auxiliary policeman, volunteer fireman and an ambulance driver, also was a
charter member of Southside Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dewayne Hughes Wade of Alma; 2 children,
Andy Wade (Kim, Griffin) of Manor, and Leah (Stephen) Wade Curtis of Vidalia; 2 sisters, Arlene Good of Alma and Bonnie
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Brooks of Thomson; 4 grandchildren, Andria (Caleb) Snyder and Erin (Ben) Hartigan of Bellevue, NE, Jason Curtis and Stacey
Curtis of Atlanta; 1 step-granddaughter, Mindy Lawson of Manor; 2 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Wade and Makayla Hartigan
both of Bellevue, NE; and 2 step-great-grandchildren, Baylee and Anthony Lawson, of Manor. The funeral was scheduled for
Monday at Southside Church of God. Interment will follow in Corinth Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Southside Church of God Building Fund, 102 Taylor Road, Alma, GA 31510. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WADE, A. H. Wade, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 18, 1969)
A. H. Wade, Jr., age 61, of Atlanta died Thursday July 10 th after an extended illness. Mr. Wade was a native of Madison County
son of Mr. A. H. Wade, Sr., of Madison. He attended Madison schools and graduated from Madison High School and Georgia
Tech. He worked with the Florida Power and Light Company several years and since 1936 was general service manager at Georgia
Power Company in Atlanta. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Survivors are his wife Mrs. Harriet Crane Wade of Atlanta; one daughter Mrs. Caroline Wade of Atlanta; his father Mr. A. H.
Wade, Sr., of Madison; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wade Rabon of Wildwood, FL: and a host of other relatives. Funeral services
were held Sunday July 13th at Spring Hill in Atlanta with burial in Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta.
WADE. Mrs. Ella Weeks Wade
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 29, 1966)
Mrs. J. O. Wade, age 75, died suddenly last Thursday in the Madison hospital following a heart attack. She was a lifelong
resident of Madison and was the former Miss Ella Weeks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leslie S. Weeks. She was a member
of the Madison Presbyterian Church and active in church and civic affairs. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Jesse Oxford
Wade and one son, Mr. Jack Wade, both of Madison; a granddaughter, Mrs. John McCown of Bainbridge, GA and one greatgranddaughter. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WADE, Eloise Bronson Wade
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Aug 18th, 2011)
Eloise Bronson Wade, 97, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in Tallahassee. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m.,
Friday, August 19, 2011 at Oakridge Cemetery in Madison and Memorial Services following at 2 p.m., at Westminster Oaks
Maguire Center in Tallahassee. Beggs Funeral Home, Apalachee Parkway Chapel, Tallahassee, FL is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison, she resided in Tallahassee for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Woman’s Club, and Garden and
Country Club in Madison. She was an avid Bridge player, enjoyed traveling and was of the Presbyterian faith. She would have
been married to her husband Jack Wade for 77 years in December. She is survived by her husband, Jack Wade of Tallahassee;
daughter, Eloise McCown and husband John of Attapulgas, Ga.; two grandchildren, John McCown, Jr. and wife Kate of
Bentonville, Ark., and Eloise Johnson and husband David of Hawkinsville, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, David James Johnson,
Sarah Kate Johnson, Caroline Johnson, Gracie Johnson, Mary Ella McCown, Jack McCown, and Ashlyn McCown.
WADE, Frances Alvalean Arnold Johns Wade
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 13, 2013)
Pinetta, Florida; Mrs. Frances Alvalean Arnold Johns Wade, born February 28, 1931 passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 in the
local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, July 15, 2013 at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Born in Pinetta she had lived
most of her life in Madison County except for a short time she lived in Hamilton County. She worked for Owens-Illinois Bag
Plant and also managed Wades Beach at Cherry Lake for many years. She loved to be outdoors, farming and raising livestock;
many times taking in sick calves and nursing them back to health. Known as Ladybug she had a family of friends at O’Neals
Country Buffet in Madison. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and had attended Pinetta Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by husbands, Edwin (Buddy) Johns and Pierce H. Wade and a brother, Jimmy Arnold. She is survived by one
daughter and son-in-law, Linda Johns Bland and Jerry Bland of Pinetta, four sisters, Joyce Keene, Geraldine Killingsworth, and
Jean Hart (Billy) all of Madison, June Champy (Harry) of Dalzel SC and many nieces and nephews.
WADE, Gloria Ann Brown Wade
(Abstracted from the 16 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Gloria Ann Brown-Wade will be Saturday at New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church,
Waycross. Burial and committal service will be held in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the family residence, 509
Lister St. A Time to Be Born — she was born April 29, 1959 to the late Robert J. Brown Sr. and Ella Mae Brown (Vannie Lou
Evans, birth mother). She passed away Wednesday (July 8, 2015). She was educated in the Waycross-Ware County School
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System and graduated with the class of 1977, Waycross High School. A Time to Love — she met and married John B. Wade and
this union three sons were born. A Time to Serve — at a young age, she joined and was baptized at New Mt. Pleasant Missionary
Baptist Church. She served in many roles and areas of the church such as youth department, youth choir and participated in the
Sunday School Conventions. As she grew in her stewardship, she became the youth director, directed Easter programs, directed
youth choir, as well being very devoted to her church until she became ill. A Time of Peace — she leaves a loving family behind
which includes her mother, Ella Mae Brown, of Waycross; 3 sons, Jonathan (Nicole) Wade of Cartersville, Jerramie Wade of
Richmond, VA, and Javonte Wade of Waycross; 3 sisters, Vanessa Williams of Waycross, Arnita (Otis) Mooring of Brunswick,
and Gabrielle (Larry) Johns of Jacksonville, NC; 4 brothers, Jerome Jones of Waycross, Charles Studivant, Isaac Jones and
Robert J. (Rosonda) Brown Jr., all of Waycross; and dear to her heart were her three grandsons and one granddaughter; a host
of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.
WADE, Jack Oxford Wade
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 26, 2013)
Jack Oxford Wade, 97, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Bainbridge. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 27,
2013 at Oak Ridge cemetery in Madison, FL. In lieu of flowers, family asked donations be made to a favorite charity. Beggs
Funeral Homes, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, is in charge of arrangements. Jack was a native of Madison Co. FL. where
he lived most of his life. He operated the Pure Oil Station in front of the Smith Goza Mansion and later was owner/operator of
Jack Wade Oil Company. He was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Madison, members of the Lions Club and the Country
Club, enjoyed playing golf and was a volunteer Fire Fighter. He later retired to Tallahassee spending several years of his life at
Westminster Oaks. He is survived by his daughter, Sissy (John) McCown of Attapulgas, GA; two grandchildren, Eloise McCown
(David) Johnson and John (Kate) McCown of Bentonville, AR; great-grandchildren, David James, Sarah Kate, Caroline Wade and
Eloise Grace Johnson and Jack, Mary Ella and Ashlyn McCown. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Bronson Wade.
WADE, Javante Jerome Wade
(Abstracted from the 18 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Javante Jerome Wade will be held Saturday at First African Baptist Church, 154 Comas Street
in Baxley. Burial and committal service will follow in Black Baxley Cemetery in Baxley. The cortege will assemble at the home of
his father and mother, John and Carolyn Wade, 33 Harley St., Baxley. Javante Jerome Wade, age 20, son of the late Gloria
Brown Wade of Waycross, and John and Carolyn Wade of Baxley, departed this life at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
Sunday (Feb. 14, 2016). He was baptized at First African Baptist Church in Baxley on May 3, 2009. He was a Sunday School
student, on the usher board No. 3 and in the youth choir. He was an active child and loved to be around people. He could make
one laugh as well as make one cry. He loved mostly everyone he met.
He could get close to your heart even if you didn’t want him to. He loved his brothers and thought there was no one else in the
world like them. He was also proud to have a big sister who loved him dearly. He also loved his grandmomma, Ella Brown. He
thought she was the best cook in the world. Often times, he would try to cook something that his mother or grandmother would
cook. He loved his cousins and wanted to live with them in Waycross until he was finally able to do so. To Flora Brown, Paul
Williams, Sakura Brown, Phyliss Carter, Myrtice Johnson, Seanetha Solomon, Betty Lofton and the late Viola Coker, thanks for
being there for Javante. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, John and Carolyn Wade of Baxley; 2 brothers, Jonathan
and Nicole Wade of Cartersville, Jerramie Wade of Richmond, VA; 1 sister, Angela Isom of Baxley; maternal grandparents, Ella
Mae Brown of Waycross, and the late Robert J. Brown Sr.; paternal grandparents, Ernestine Nelson and Jack Nelson, of
Kingsland; 3 nephews and 3 nieces; aunts and uncles, Larry and Gabrielle Johns, of Jacksonville, NC, Ulysses and Arnita Mooring
of Brunswick, Robert Jr. and Rosonda Brown of Waycross, Angela Wade of Kingsland, Christopher and Cynthia Parnell of Baxley,
James and Agnes Isom of Thomson, Hosea Isom, Alfred and Eleanor Abramson and Virginia Isom all of Baxley; King Nd Ida
Isom of Rosedale, NY, Evelyn Isom of Valdosta, and Betty Isom of Atlanta; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Arrangements are with Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
WADE, Kenneth R. Wade
(Abstracted from the 23 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
STATESBORO — Col. Kenneth R. Wade, of Statesboro, passed away on Saturday (Feb. 20, 2016) at the Ogeechee Area Hospice
Inpatient Facility after a valiant battle with cancer. Col. Wade served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 33 years. During his
service to his country, he earned numerous honors. He was also selected to attend Officer Candidate School at Fort Bragg, NC,
Ranger School at Fort Benning and the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. Upon retiring in 1998, Col. Wade pursued
a second career as JROTC instructor for nine years at Ware County High School followed by five years at Jenkins County High
School where he implemented a new JROTC program. In those roles he led multiple State and National Championship Teams. He
was an active member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church since 2000. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Col.
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Wade is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda Shuping Wade of Statesboro; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Brian (Denise)
Wade of Statesboro, and Jason (April) Wade of Gray; 2 brothers, Herbert E. (Jeanne) Wade Jr. and Terry Wade of Connelly
Springs, NC; 2 sisters, Joan (Harley) Woodie of Bristol, TN, and Susie (Bill) Chapman of Connelly Springs, NC; 4
granddaughters, Amber, Ashley, Amelia and Avery Wade; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Herbert E. Wade Sr. and Golda Icard Wade. The service will be Saturday at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church,
5820 Westside Road, in Statesboro. A second service will be held Sunday at Warlick’s Baptist Church, 2684 Warlick’s Church
Road, Connelly Springs, NC. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Col. Kenneth R. Wade Jenkins County
JROTC Fund, c/o Sea Island Bank, P.O. Box 568, Statesboro, GA 30459 or to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531,
Statesboro, GA 30459. Arrangements are with Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro.
WADE, Kristen Frances Wade
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 13 September 2015)
Kristen Frances Wade, age 33, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her
family and friends who dearly loved her. She was born in Valdosta, GA on September 14, 1981 to Daniel Bryan Strickland and to
Natasha (Mathews) Shaw. She was a teacher at Carpenter's Kids Pre-School and attended New Covenant Church. Kristen was an
artist and she loved to paint. She also enjoyed camping and taking care of her gardens. Kristen was a loving, caring mother, wife,
daughter, friend and she valued family above all. She cared for others willingly with all of her heart. "Aunt Kiki" cherished each
and every one of her nieces and nephews in their own special way. A special quote from Kristen: "God will always provide you with
the things you need. You may not have answers to WHY or HOW but if you believe and have a heart for God you will never go
without things you need. The path may be rough but the lessons you learn along the way will bring you closer to GOD. Thank him
for the all the blessings in your life and all those blessings you have yet to receive. Her survivors include her husband of 9
years, Tori Wade of Valdosta, GA; 1 daughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Wade of Valdosta, GA; 1 son, Bailee Loden Wade of Valdosta,
GA; her mother & step-father, Natasha (Steve) Shaw of Valdosta, GA; her father & step-mother, Bryan (Janet) Strickland of
Valdosta, GA; 1 brother, Joshua Daniel Strickland of Valdosta, GA; sisters & brothers-in-Law, Brittany Anne (Patrick) McMullen
of Valdosta, GA, Stephanie Elaine (Cory) Kent of Franklin, TN; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Kerry (Tamma) Oliver of
Valdosta, GA; 1 sister-in-law, Sommer Oliver of Valdosta, GA; a grandmother, Patricia Ann Williams of Blountstown, FL; and
grandfather, Keith Rowland Mathews of Valdosta, GA. As per her wishes her body will be donated to the University of Florida
for study in cancer research in hopes to help others. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made on Kristen's behalf to Pearlman Cancer Center at 209 Pendleton Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Music
Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
WADE, Walter W. Wade
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 23, 1954)
Walter W. Wade, age 79 years, died Saturday August 17, 1957 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital after an eight months’
illness. He was a native of Thomas, GA but had been living in Madison for over 50 years. Mr. Wade was an employee of the T. J.
Beggs Company since 1931. Prior to that time he was with the J. E. Hardee Company. Survivors are two brothers, Al H. Wade
and J. O. Wade, both of Madison. Funeral services were held Monday at Beggs Funeral Home.
WADE, William Hannibal Wade
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 12, 1951)
William Hannibal Wade, age 72, passed away Thursday morning, January 4th, at his home at Cherry Lake, and a long illness.
Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. Interment was in Oak Ridge
Cemetery. Mr. Wade, a retired lawyer and principal of schools in Lowndes County, and Jennings, FL. He was born in Russell
Springs, KY, and moved several years ago from Hahira, GA to Cherry Lake. He was a graduate from Transylvania College in
Kentucky. Survivors are his wife, who was Miss Estelle Carter, of Lake Park, GA, before her marriage, three sons, Carter Wade,
Bowling Green, KY; Pierce Wade, of Cherry Lake, FL and Arthur Wade, with the U. S. Army; two daughters, Mrs. Walter
Goldman, of Evansville, IN; Mrs. Eunice Flythe, of Madison; six grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.
WADE, William Kenneth Wade II
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 31 August 2015)
William Kenneth (Will) Wade II, age 19, of Valdosta, Ga passed away Monday August 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born
April 25, 1996 to William Kenneth (Bill) Wade and Mary Jane Kenney at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. He was a
straight A student graduate in 2015 from Lowndes High School. He was a Viking at heart, playing football and running track.
Will's greatest desire was to serve our country in the United States Marines. He had already enlisted waiting on a date to be
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called to service. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William C. Kenney. Survivors include his mother – Mary
Jane Kenney of Valdosta, GA, his father – William Kenneth Wade of Valdosta, GA, 2 sisters – Kylie Wade of Augusta, GA and
Lilah Wade of Lake Park, GA; maternal grandmothers – Mary Julie Norment of College Park, GA; Margaret Kenney of Nashville,
GA; paternal grandparents – Kenneth Calhoun and Linda Wade of Ashburn, GA; aunts and uncles – William T. Kenney of Lakeland,
GA, Randy and Leanna Carney of Hurley, MS, Renick and Joni Carney of Summerville, SC, Bobby and Lori Carney of Monroe, LA,
Laurie and Jerry Peacock of Dothan, AL, Ronnie Carney of Hurley, MS, Ricky Carney of Lakeland, GA, Robin and Tony Broadway
of Lakeland, GA, Angie Nelson of Brooksville, GA, Michael Wade of Fort Campbell, KY, Russell Wade of Cordele, GA, Robert and
Lynn Garrett of Hampton, GA, Peggy G. Croft of Marietta, GA, and a number of cousins. Funeral services will be Friday
September 4, 2015 at Southside Baptist Church, 326 U.S. Hwy 221, Lakeland, GA with burial in Mud Creek Cemetery in Lanier
County, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
WADE, Winnie C. Wade
(Abstracted from the 10 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Winnie C. Wade, age 83, died Sunday (Nov. 8, 2015) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness.
She was a native and life-long resident of Ware County, the daughter of the late Jake Lafayette Clements and Esther Shuman
Clements. She was a 1949 graduate of Waycross High School. An active member of Winona Park United Methodist Church for
many years, she was a member of the church choir, had served for more than 37 years as financial secretary, was a former
president of the United Methodist Women, former Sunday school teacher and former Youth Group Leader. She had formerly
been employed in the office of the Waycross Coca-Cola Bottling Company and as a bank teller with Atlantic Coast Federal Credit
Union, SunTrust Bank, and PrimeSouth Bank for many years before retiring. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ed
Wade of Waycross; a son, Eddie (Anna) Wade of Waycross; a grandson Matt Wade of West Lafayette, IN; 1 sister, Opal
Clements of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Wednesday in Oakland
Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WADLEY, Margaret L. Wadley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 1 February 2012)
Mrs. Margaret L. Wadley passed away January 11, 2012, following an extended illness. Mrs. Wadley was born October 5, 1917, to
the late David and Josephine Lawrence in Jeff Davis County. She was married to the late Henry Wadley and to this union four
children were born. At an early age, she joined Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jeff Davis County. Until her health failed, she was an
active member and served as church secretary, church mother, and any other capacity where she was needed. She was formerly
a member of the Eastern Star Society and was a current member of the Christian’s Pilgrim Club of Jacksonville, GA. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wadley; and daughter, Joyce Sutton. Survivors include 2 daughters, Maxine W. Tillis
of Denton and Annette W. Samuels of Jacksonville, FL; 1 son, Charles H. Wadley of Douglas; 20 grandchildren; 42 great
grandchildren, 55 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were January 14, 2012, at
Hightower Memorial Temple. Interment followed at Denton Cemetery in Denton. Harrell’s Funeral Home of Douglas was in
charge of arrangements.
WADSWORTH, Addie Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday April 9, 1903)
At 2 o'clock Wednesday morning, at her home in this city, Addie, beloved wife of John W. Wadsworth, departed this life after
an illness of several weeks leaving a disconsolate husband, two little children, many relatives and hosts of friends to mourn her
untimely death. Mrs. Wadsworth was one of Madison's fairest daughters and most popular young matrons, and her sad death is
one which brings sorrow to the hearts of many. A few weeks ago a sweet little girl babe was born to the devoted parents and
the mother was attacked with fever. Skilled medical aid was secured and everything possible was done but to no avail. For the
past few days it was hoped and believed that the lady was improving, but on Tuesday the fatal fever rose to such a degree that
the life of its victim was literally burned out. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church this morning at 9:30 o'clock,
the interment to be at the city cemetery.
No record was found of the burial
WADSWORTH, Addie Lewis Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday April 27, 1905)
Friday night, April 21st, after six days of suffering the soul of this precious little one winged its flight to the “home beyond
the skies” to join her mother who went on before two years ago when her baby was a few weeks old. Little Addie Lewis
Wadsworth, youngest daughter of John W. Wadsworth was born 18 March 1903 and only a few weeks ago celebrated her
second birthday. Her brief little life was a great joy to the whole family, as she was an unusually developed child both
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physically and otherwise. Since her mother’s death Mrs. Judge Martin has faithfully filled a mother’s place to her and it is upon
this esteemed lady that the blow has fallen heaviest. To the bereaved father and the whole family we extend sincerest
sympathy.
No record was found of the burial
WADSWORTH, Burton D. Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 28, 1907)
After a final illness of about a week, Burton D. Wadsworth departed this life at his home in this city on Sunday morning,
Nov24th, 1907, aged 62 years and 9 months. Burton D. Wadsworth was one of Madison’s oldest and most honored citizens. He
came to this county from Marion County, GA when a lad of twelve years of age, his entire life has been spent among the people
of Madison County. In his young manhood he taught school for a brief season. He went to the front with the company of Capt.
Smith A. Parramore when war stern alarm called the manhood of the South to its defense and right gallantly did he conduct
himself throughout all the days of the terrible war. After the close of the war he returned to his farm in this county and
carried on successfully the business of farming. When the State and county was wrested from Republican rule in 1876 Mr.
Wadsworth was one of the fighters for democracy. He filled successively the offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector and
was one of the county’s delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1885. He served one term in the lower House of the
legislature and for sixteen years, or four consecutive terms was the Senator from the Tenth District (Madison County) in the
upper branch of the legislature. In all the walks of life he was faithful and true and staunch to his friends. In the death of Mr.
Wadsworth the county loses a useful and honored citizen, the widow a true and generous husband, and his children a kind and
indulgent father. A widow survives him and with his sons, John W., Lewis and Gordon, and his daughters, Mrs. J. J. Sullivan and
little Marie, several grandchildren, many relatives and friends, mourn the death of husband, father, citizen and friend. The
body of the deceased was accompanied to the last resting place in the family graveyard near West Farm Monday morning.
WADSWORTH, Mrs. Charles S. Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 22, 1948)
Mrs. Charles S. Wadsworth succumbed after a sudden heart attack at her home in Lakeside Heights, Saturday night. Mrs.
Wadsworth had been in ill health a number of years. She was born at Niagara Falls, NY, May 8, 1876, and was a resident of
Madison for thirty-two years. She is survived by her husband, Chas. S. Wadsworth, a retired civil engineer; two children, Mrs.
T. J. Beggs, Jr., of Madison and Chas. S. Wadsworth, Jr., of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral
services were held at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday morning. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WADSWORTH, Claude Wadsworth, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 6. 1940)
Claude Wadsworth, Jr., only child of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wadsworth of Comanche, TX, passed away suddenly Wednesday night,
November 13. Miss Jennie Wadsworth of Lee and B. D. Wadsworth and Mrs. Dick Wadsworth of Madison attended the funeral
which was held in Comanche, Saturday afternoon, November 16.
WADSWORTH, Gordon P. Wadsworth, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 11, 1966)
Gordon P. Wadsworth, Sr., age 77, a former resident of Madison, died at Hampton last Thursday. He is survived by the widow;
one daughter; three sons; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; besides a number of other relatives here in Madison
County. Funeral services were held in Starke Saturday with burial in the Hawthorne Cemetery.
WADSWORTH, Herbert Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 20, 1967)
Herbert Wadsworth, age 62, of Live Oak, died Sunday. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Marcella of Live Oak; two sons,
Herbert Jr. of Washington and Mack of Madison; his mother; and a brother, Louie of Live Oak. Funeral services were held
Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church in Live Oak.
WADSWORTH, Mrs. Jimmy Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 7, 1969)
Mrs. Jimmy Wadsworth, age 36, died Saturday at her home in Homestead of a heart attack. Mrs. Wadsworth is survived by her
husband and three children, Teresa 15, Bubba 13, and Debbie 10; her mother, Mrs. John F. Collett of Madison; and one brother,
John F. Collett, Jr., of Adel, GA; sisters, Mrs. Grady Powell of Orlando and Mrs. Jerry Sedelmeyer of Philadelphia. She was the
daughter of the late John F. Collett of Madison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Branan Funeral Home.
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WADSWORTH, Sherry Wadsworth
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 4, 2013)
Sherry Wadsworth, 68, of Quitman, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, after a
lengthy illness. She was born January 15, 1945 in Valdosta, a daughter of the late Jasper Arthur and Clara Roach Bass. She
graduated from Brooks County High School and retired from Ameris Bank, Quitman, after thirty-eight years. Mrs. Wadsworth
was a member of Ochlawilla Baptist Church where she played the piano for over forty years. She loved her granddaughters and
enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Charles Preston Wadsworth of Quitman; two sons, Lewis
Mark Wadsworth of Quitman, and Charles Allen and wife Brandi Wadsworth of Hahira; two granddaughters, McKenzie and
Kansas Wadsworth; two brothers, Edward and wife Caroline Bass of Quitman, and Fred Bass of Thomasville; many nieces,
nephews and extended family. The funeral service for Mrs. Wadsworth will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Chapel
of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery. Carson McLane Funeral Home,
Valdosta.
WAGNER, Calven Van Wagner III
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 13, 2011)
Mr. Calven Van Wagner III, 51, of Panama City, FL died suddenly Sunday, March 26, 2011. He had lived in Homerville the past
five years, prior to moving back to Panama City. He was born May 2, 1959 to Calven Van Wagner III and Catherin Curry. He is
survived by his former wife, Judy Kent; sisters Sandy and husband Chuck Wells of Panama City, Helen Stump of New York;
brother, Keith Van Wagner of Panama; step-children, Claudia Thompson and husband Kevin; five step-grandchildren; special
friends, Rayburn Colburn, the late Roland Colburn and Sherry Colburn, Mike and Debbie Strickland, Linda Sue Chancey,
Cornerstone Church, Donna Beverly and D.J. Beverly. Services were private.
WAGNER, Hazel Elizabeth Hill Wagner
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
On Monday, September 23, 2013, Hazel Elizabeth Hill Wagner left her earthly home to enter her heavenly home. Funeral
services will be Friday, September 27, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Homes, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311, (850)
942-2929, with burial at Woodville Cemetery. She was born April 12, 1923 in Woodville to the late Joseph H. and Cora Mae Hill.
We were so blessed to have had such an unshakable example of strength, love and faith in our life. She never met a stranger
and taught her children about unconditional love and friendship. How appropriate it was raining on the night she died, not
because it was sad and gloomy, but because it was preparing the trees and flowers, whose names she knew by heart, to shine in
her place. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harry Wagner, her son, Butch Wagner and grandson Jarhett
Wagner. She is survived by 1 daughter Pat W. Alley, 2 sons Ronny Wagner (Sheri), and Ricky Wagner, and a daughter-in-law
Michelle Wagner; grandchildren, Scott Alley (Mary) of St. Augustine, FL, Michael Alley (Christy), Shannon W. Boyd (Jon), Justin
Wagner and Amanda Wagner-Pelkey (Steven). great-grandchildren, Alex and Leighton Alley, Emma, Ellie Grace and Kayla Alley,
Ethan Morrison and Lux Pelkey.
WAGNER, Natalie Tillman Wagner
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011)
Mrs. Natalie Tillman Wagner, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Shady Acres Convalescent Home
following an extended illness. Mrs. Wagner was born on August 25, 1930, to the late Harley Lester and Iva Corbett Tillman in
Pearson, GA. She was a grammar school teacher in Toombs County Public Schools for many years and was a member of United
Methodist Church in Vidalia, GA. A graveside service was Thursday, March 3, 2011, in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors
include: nieces: Nancy Courson and Marty Courson both of Douglas, GA and a great niece, Courtney Courson, Douglas, GA. Sims
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WAHL, Virginia Maxie Taylor Wahl
(Abstracted from the May 22, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Virginia Maxie Taylor Wahl, age 66, passed away Monday (May 19, 2014). The service will be private. She was born in Waycross
and was a graduate of Valdosta State College. She lived in Atlanta and worked as a sales representative for Rand McNally for
many years. She made her home in Milledgeville for the past 10 years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,
Thelma Mills and Beeder Brooks Taylor, her husband, George H. Wahl, and two brothers, Brooks Taylor and Lynn Taylor.
Survivors include a brother Phillip (Fredree) Taylor, of Lake Sinclair; a niece, Andrea (Frankie) Jones, of Milledgeville; a nephew,
Troy Taylor, of Dominican Republic; sister-in-laws, Carol Taylor, of Dalton, and Paulette Taylor, of Waycross; and great-niece
and nephews, Anna Jones, Phil Jones and Ryan Reach. Moores Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
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WAINRIGHT, Danielle Wainright
(Abstracted from the June 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Danielle N. Wainright, age 37, died Thursday (June 19, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness.
She was born in Waycross and lived most of her life in Ware County. She was a homemaker and attended Liberty Christian
Church. She is survived by her husband, Gene Wainright, of Nahunta; 3 children, Caleb Jacobs, Cole Jacobs and Michelle
Jacobs, all of Blackshear; 5 step-children, Issac Wainright, of Folkston, Destiny Curry, of Nahunta, Seth Wainright, of
Nahunta, Saxon Wainright, of Nahunta, and Savannah Wainright, of Waycross; 1 step-grandchild; her mother, Nancy (Ronnie)
Music, of Waresboro; her father, James Whitley, of Hoboken; 1 brother, James (Reba) Whitley Jr., of Hoboken; 1 sister,
Amanda Whitley, of Hoboken; 1 step-brother, Ronnie Music Jr., of Waresboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will
be Sunday in the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.
WAINRIGHT, Annie Mae DePratter Wainright
(Abstracted from the 18 May 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HICKOX — Annie Mae DePratter Wainright, age 82, of Hickox, died Friday (May 15, 2015) at her residence after an extended
illness. Born in Lulaton, she was the daughter of Albert and Nancy Harris DePratter. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Banner Jesse Wainright, a granddaughter, Wendy Wainright, and several brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker
and a member of Hickox Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandkids, cooking, baking and embroidering.
Survivors include her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (Susan) Wainright of Hickox; Terry (Paula) Wainright of Hickox; and
Paul Wainright (Paul Vincennie), of Orlando, FL; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Pattie Wainright (Wayne) Hosti of Savannah; and
Joy (Doug) Rudd of Springlake, NC; 9 grandchildren, Jason (Kerry) Wainright, Jeffery Wainright, Haili Wainright, Heather
(Dusty) Grace, Sarah Wainright, Jordan Wainright, Jesse (Roxanne) Wainright, Jonathan Rudd and Ashlyn Hosti; 8 greatgrandchildren, Austin Wainright, Gavin Wainright, Reagan DePratter, Jaylon Raulerson, Anna Raulerson, Alley Grace, Kelsie
Bishop and Banner Wainright; 1 sister, Marilee Meeks of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was
to be held Monday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WAINWRIGHT, Barbara J. Wainwright
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 4, 2012)
Barbara Jean LaRosa Wainwright, 73, of Waycross, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Friday (Aug. 3, 2012). Barbara
was born on July 31, 1939, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Fortune LaRosa and Huldah Estelle West LaRosa. She was raised in
Jacksonville but moved to Waycross in 1959. Barbara made a profession of faith as a child and was baptized at Avondale Baptist
Church. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School as class valedictorian in 1957, and then married the love of her life,
William “Bill” R. Wainwright, during that summer on Aug. 24. She began nursing school shortly after her wedding, but after
learning that she was to become a mother, she left school to devoteMherself to the care of her husband and children for the
next 30 years. In this role, Barbara epitomized the Proverbs 31 woman: she was of noble character, her husband lacked nothing
of value- and she brought him good all the days of her life, she worked with eager hands and went about her work vigorously,
she extended her hand to the needy, and made coverings for her bed. She spoke with wisdom, and faithful instruction was on
her tongue. Her husband and children arise and call her blessed! Though she possessed both charm and beauty, she was a woman
who feared the Lord and is to be praised! In 1989, Barbara returned to college to become a registered nurse. She worked at
Satilla Regional Hospital on Station 2C, and later worked for Hospice Satilla. Barbara was an active member of El Bethel Church,
Women’s Aglow and the Red Hat Society. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and an infant grandson, William “Trey”
R. Wainwright III. She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, William “Bill” R. Wainwright, of Waycross; her daughter,
Susan Wainwright McDonald and husband, Bob, of Richmond Hill; her son, William “Butch” R. Wainwright Jr. and wife, Tena, of
Franklin; five grandchildren, Shannon McDonald Wright and husband, Chris, of Blackshear, Caitlin McDonald, of Hoover, AL, and
Grant McDonald, of Richmond Hill; Joshua Chance, Bremen, and Samantha Wainwright, Newnan; her sisters, Rose Marie L. Price
(Ronald) and Nancy L. Paschal (Bill); seven nephews, and one niece and their families. The family would like to express their deep
gratitude to all who ministered to Barbara: praying friends, doctors and the staffs of Mayo Clinic, Satilla Care Center and
Hospice Satilla. Please rejoice with us that Barbara has entered the gates of Heaven into the arms of her loving Saviour. Mrs.
Wainwright’s request was for everyone to wear red to her funeral. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 until
4 at the funeral home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow
in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501 or to
Elbethel Church, 2198 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WAINRIGHT, Charles K. Wainright
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(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 19, 2010)
Charles Knox Wainright, 71, of Waycross, died Sunday (July 18, 2010) at his home following an extended illness. He was born
Nov. 16, 1938, in Brunswick, the son of Everett Marshall Wainright and Kathleen Knox Wainright. He was preceded in death by
his parents and brother, Perry Marshall Wainright. He made Waycross his home for 60 years. A graduate of Waycross High
School, he also earned degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia's College of Pharmacy. As the
proprietor of Wainright's Pharmacy, he served generations of customers, who remember him as hard-working and generous. He
believed in God, work and family. He was a devoted father and loving husband, enjoying the simple pleasures of tending to his
prized hydrangeas with his wife and playing with his grandchildren. He was loyal to the Atlanta Braves and the University of
Georgia Bulldogs. He delighted in his five grandchildren, showing off their artwork and telling of their exploits with great
pleasure and a proud grin. Throughout his lengthy illness, Charles never complained, choosing instead to focus on all that he had
to be grateful for: a loving family, devoted friends, employees and his beautiful garden. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of Waycross and attended First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Harriette Weaver
Wainright, of Waycross; two daughters, Mary Russell Weyant (husband Glenn), of Suwanee, Rebecca Rogers (husband John), of
Duluth; and a son, Charles Knox "Chuck" Wainright II (wife Erin), of Albany; his grandchildren, Molly and Benjamin Weyant, of
Suwanee, Jackson and David Wesley Rogers, of Duluth, and KateWainright, of Albany; a sister, Rosemary Hurst (husband
Sonny), of Waycross; two brothers, Marion Wainright (wife Diane), of Folkston, and Bobby Wainright (wife Dot), of Camilla; a
special great-niece, Abby Grimes, of Waycross; and numerous other relatives. Following a private family service at Oakland
Cemetery, a memorial celebration will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends
from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla
(earmarked "Hospice House"), 317 Plant Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501, First Presbyterian Church "Good Samaritan Fund," 601 Hill
St., Waycross, Ga. 31501, or First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St., Waycross, Ga.31501.Sympathy may be expressed by
signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com.
WAINRIGHT, Lois K. Wainright
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Mrs. Lois K. Wainright, widow of Roy Wainright, peacefully departed this life at her home in Madison on January 13, 2014. She
was the daughter of William M. and Nancy V. Pickels. She was born in Madison County on December 3, 1916, and raised on a farm
with her seven siblings. She was a faithful member of the Madison First Baptist Church for 63 years and member of the
Dorcus/Mary Martha Sunday School Class. Lois and her late husband Roy, also known as PaPa, were well known in the community
since they managed the Winn Dixie store in Madison for over 25 years before their retirement. Following retirement from Winn
Dixie, she was the bookkeeper at Mac’s Furniture Store in Madison for several years. She was affectionately known by almost
everyone as “Gangie” and was famous for her sour cream pound cakes and ten layer chocolate cakes which she made for many
important church functions, other activities, relatives, and friends. As the matriarch of the William M. Pickels family, she was
the hub for reunions and other family activities for many years and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
She is survived by 3 children: Col Don Kellum (Martha) of Sumter, SC, Nancy McGriff of the home in Madison, and Ann Croasdell
of Winter Park; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy P. Newsome
of Ponchatoula, LA; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison on
January 15, 2014. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery following the Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary Fund or Big Bend Hospice in Madison.
WAINWRIGHT, Louie Wainwright, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from several friends on the internet)
Louie Wainwright, Jr., passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013. Louie, Jr., as most called him, spent many years in public
service starting in the Florida Senate Sergeant at Arms office and from there, he served as Chief Cabinet Aide to Florida's
Attorney General Bob Shevin. He also worked with Comptroller Gerald Lewis in the mid-80's and retired from the Department
of Revenue in 1988. He joined his father, Louie Wainwright, Sr., in his criminal justice consulting practice. From there, he moved
to south Florida to venture into the shipping and cruise industry. He moved back to Tallahassee to be closer to family in the
mid-90's. Louie, Jr. had many proud moments in his career. He was instrumental in launching the careers of young people
throughout Florida particularly when it came to their education. He led a key effort to provide succession planning for Florida
government by sponsoring the enrollment of over 600 Department of Revenue employees in the FSU Certified Public Manager
Program. He was most proud of his FSU degree that he earned later in life and pressed all those who worked with him to finish
bachelors and masters degrees. He touched family and friends in some small way throughout his very memorable life. Those who
knew him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His gentle smile could
melt the hearts of those around him and though he never said a lot, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Louie, Jr.
spent hours in his garden making sure his tomatoes were perfect and the day lilies rose to meet the sun. He was filled with
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passion, strength, perseverance, and led us to believe that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to grow and contribute. He
enjoyed travel, music, sleeping late, and reading. He loved listening to the sounds of the ocean and especially liked to see smiles
which would make him smile. With Louie's passing we remind others that life is to be celebrated. Although we will miss him
every day, he will forever remain in our hearts. Louie, Jr. was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father,
Louie Wainwright, Sr., his brother Michael Wainwright, and his sister Sherry. His special love will always be with Ann
Wainwright and daughters Dee Ann and Tara, sons Louie Lee, III and Scott and their mom, Kim. In lieu of flowers please make
donations to the American Cancer Society. The memorial service will be held at Dorothy Oven Park pavilion honoring and
celebrating the life of Louie Jr. on Friday November 8th, 2013. All friends and family are invited to come. There will also be a
burial in Starke, Florida on November 11, 2013 at Kingsley Lake Cemetery.
WAINRIGHT, Perry M. Wainright
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 1, 2006)
Perry Marshall Wainright, 76, of Waycross died Tuesday morning (Oct. 31, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an
extended illness. He was born in Brunswick, graduated from Glynn Academy, Brunswick, attended South Georgia College,
Douglas, where he was on the intramural tennis team, and graduated the University of Georgia in 1951, with a BBA. He was a
member of Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity and served in the Korean War. He worked in the automotive industry in
California, Guam and Texas before retiring to Waycross. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was
past-president of John Wesley Sunday School Class and past-executive director of the House of Hope. He was an Eagle Scout,
past member of Rotary and Exchange clubs where he held many offices. He was also an avid golfer. His parents were the late
E.M. and Kathleen Knox Wainright. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Cox Wainright. Survivors include his wife,
Ann Barfield Wainright, of Waycross; his children, Vicki Perry, of Latham, N.Y., and Martin Wainright (Louesia), of Elgin, Ill.;
two step-sons, Glenn Moore (Leila), of Waycross, David Moore (Irina), of South Riding, Va.; seven grandchildren, Jo Lynn
Williams (Eric), of Latham, N.Y., Joshua Perry (Sarah), U.S. Army serving in Iraq, Justin Perry, of Latham, N.Y., Eric Wainright,
of Machesney Park, Ill., Elizabeth Moore, of Strasburg, Va., Rebekah Moore, of Strasburg, Va., and Rachael Moore, of
Winchester, Va,; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, R.E. Wainright (Dot), of Colquitt, Charles Wainright (Harriette), of
Waycross, Marion Wainright (Dianne), of Folkston; one sister, Rose Mary Hurst (Sonny), of Waycross; numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment
will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Capital Improvements Fund, 1005 Church St., Waycross, Ga.
31501. The family requests the John Wesley Sunday School Class to serve as honorary pallbearers and are asked to meet at the
church at 1:40 p.m. Thursday. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home
is in charge of the arrangements.
WAINWRIGHT, Ralph Lamar Wainwright Sr.
(Abstracted from the 24 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
FOLKSTON — Ralph Lamar Wainwright Sr., age 91, of Folkston, went peacefully to be with the Lord Saturday (Aug. 22, 2015.
He was born May 28, 1924 to the late Timothy and Katie Howell Wainwright. He came from a large family of nine children and
two infant siblings who passed. He was a life-long resident of Charlton County. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. After discharge from service, he completed a lengthy career with Gilman Paper Company. He, with Mrs. Wainwright,
family and friends built Wainwright Produce where he, his wife and Joseph Wainwright worked until they closed the market in
2005. They were well known for Ralph’s Boiled Peanuts. He played the harmonica and looked forward to family gatherings where
he could play for his children. He was an avid supporter of the Charlton County Indians, Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. He
was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. Wainwright; a daughter,
Sharon W. McGauley; a son, Keith Wainwright; two granddaughters, April Altman and Caitlyn Wainwright; four brothers,
Kenneth, Phillip, Shelly and J.S. Wainwright; and three sisters, Martha Lee Morgan, Francis Wainwright and Dorris W. Brooks.
Left to cherish his memory are a sister, Betty Sue Jackson; four daughters, Vickie W. (Curtis) Woodward, Terri W. (Lynn)
Chauncey, Susan W. (Morris) Altman, Sonja W. (Mike) Hinkle; five sons, Ralph L. Wainwright Jr., Richard (Vivian) Wainwright,
Gregory (Deborah) Wainwright, Bruce T. (Rachael) Wainwright, Brian (Mary) Wainwright; 22 grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at Grace Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements
are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
WAINRIGHT, Robert Wainright
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert “Bob” Wainright, 84, of Albany (formerly of Brunswick, Cochran, Dublin, Albany and Colquitt), died peacefully at
Morningside of Albany Assisted Living Center in Albany Friday (March 8, 2013) from pulmonary and heart problems and age-
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related complications. A graveside service will be conducted at Christ Episcopal Church Frederica, St. Simons Island Friday,
March 22. He will be buried alongside his wife, Mary, and her parents. Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements for interment. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, where his parents, Everett Marshall Wainright, a native of the
Atkinson community in Brantley County, and Kathleen Knox Wainright, a native of Hortense, briefly resided at the time of his
birth, March 26, 1928. They soon returned to their former hometown of Brunswick, where he — then known as “Bobby” — spent
the rest of his childhood. He attended Sidney Lanier Elementary School, Prep Junior High and Glynn Academy, graduating from
the latter in 1946. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Far East during the late 1940s. Upon receiving his honorable
discharge, he attended the University of Georgia, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in forestry in 1953. While a
student at UGA, he married Mary Alice Steuart, of Atlanta, March 18, 1951, at Christ Episcopal Church Frederica on St. Simons
Island. She was the daughter of George Calvert Steuart (a native of Brunswick), who was the last child raised on Black Banks
Plantation on St. Simons Island and a descendant of James Gould, builder of the first lighthouse on St. Simons Island circa
then went to work for the Satilla Wood Company for a number of years and resided in Waycross with Mary and their children.
In 1963, he joined Brunswick Pulp & Paper Co. as a district manager in Cochran for one year and then in Dublin. In 1973, he
became a sawmill superintendent for the Davis Lumber Co. in Albany. He retired from the forest-products industry in 1987 and
sold lots in two subdivisions that he developed on the Satilla River in Brantley County and just west of Waycross in Ware
County. The couple had three children, Robert “Gary” Wainright, Jeffery “Jeff” Steuart Wainright and Amy Kathleen
Wainright Warren, all of whom survived him. His wife passed away in 1978 following a lengthy fight against breast cancer. His
son, Gary, lives on St. Simons Island and is married to Rebecca “Becky” Schwegman Wainright. They have two sons, Reeve J.
Wainright and Robert “Bobby” J. Wainright. His son, Jeff, lives on St. Simons Island and has two children, Jeffery “Steuart”
Wainright Jr. and “Hannah” Bradley Wainright, by his former wife, Susan Corn Wainright. Daughter Amy lives in Leesburg and is
married to Thomas “Tommy” Warren. They have two children, Steuart Warren and Tommie “Taylor” Warren. He has four
siblings, Marion J. Wainright, who resides in Folkston, and Rosemary Wainright Hurst, who resides in Waycross, the late P.
Marshall Wainright and the late Charles K. Wainright. He enjoyed playing golf with his sons when they were boys, fishing at the
family pond, fish aquaculture, gardening, maintaining the landscape at home and at the pond, playing computer solitaire and
fellowship with family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and his family misses him greatly.
WAINRIGHT, Ruth Eliza Lee Wainright
(Abstracted from the 27 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BACHLOTT — Ruth Eliza Lee Wainright, age 84, of Bachlott community, died Saturday evening (July 25, 2015) at Mayo Clinic
Health System after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, she was the daughter of Frank Thomas and Martha Dixon Lee. She
was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Wainright, sister, Mildred Hickox, a brother, Herman Lee, and a brother-inlaw, Billy Hickox. She was a homemaker and worked many years with her loving husband in their family business, W. J. Wainright
& Son Meat Curing Plant, before her health caused her retirement. She was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
She also loved spending time with her family tending to her flower beds. Her smile will be missed by many. Survivors include her
husband of 61 years, Wilson Wainright, of Bachlott; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce (Paula) Wainright of Hickox, Larry
(Vera) Wainright of Hoboken, and Troy (Rhonda) Wainright of Hickox; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Derek) Mallard of
Waycross; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, John Thomas (Adelyn) Lee of Waycross,
David Jonathan (Delores) Lee of Hoboken, Eddie G. (Juanita) Lee of Waycross, Billy J. (Barbara) Lee of Waycross; 1 sister,
Anna Sue Douberly of Thomasville; 1 sister-in-law, Connie T. Lee of Hoboken; and also several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WAINRIGHT, Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright
(Abstracted from the 16 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
JESUP — Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright, age 49, of Jesup, passed away Monday (March 14, 2016) at her residence after a
courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jesup, she was the daughter of Wayne and Dianne Lewis Manning Sr., of Jesup. She was
preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Corbett and Ethel Manning, her maternal grandparents, Spencer and Evelyn
Mobley Lewis, and her mother-in-law, Louise Wainright. She was a system administrator for Pierce County Health Department
for many years and a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and
friend who loved singing, hanging out at home, working with her flowers, spending time with her family and just loved helping and
being around people. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Randy Wainright Sr., of Jesup; 1 son, Randy Wainright Jr.
(Torie Johns) of Jesup; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kandace Dianne (Eric) Hickox of Martin, GA, and Spenser Lynn
Wainright of Jesup; a granddaughter, Stella Louise Wainright of Jesup; her parents, Wayne and Dianne Lewis Manning Sr., of
Jesup; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne (Debbie) Manning Jr. of Jesup; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila (Donald)
Brockington of Jesup, and Becky (Josh) Giddens of Folkston; her maternal grandmother, Bonnell Lewis of Jesup; several special
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aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. The service will be Thursday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Manningtown Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WAINWRIGHT, Margaret Louise Bryant Wainwright
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Margaret Louise Bryant Wainwright, 82, of Folkston, passed away Sunday (March 31, 2013) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in
Jacksonville, FL. She was born June 22, 1930 in Paris, TX, to the late John Elbert Bryant and Ethel Taylor Bryant. She loved
children and was a paraprofessional in the Charlton County School System for 17 years. She and her husband, Ralph, owned and
operated Wainwright Produce for 17 years helping many families in the community. They would provide fruits and vegetables to
the Charlton County Indians and Georgia Bulldogs. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lamar Wainwright; four
daughters, Susan (M.R.) Altman, Vickie (Curtis) Woodward, Sonja Christopher, Terri (Lynn) Chauncey; six sons, Ralph
Wainwright Jr., Richard (Vivian) Wainwright, Greg (Deborah) Wainwright, Bruce (Rachel) Wainwright, Brian (Mary) Wainwright,
Joey Wainwright; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria Warren, Darlene Cason; two brothers, Glenn
Bryant, Ray Bryant; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon
McGauley Dinkins, a son, Keith Wainwright; two grandchildren, April Altman and Caitlyn Wainwright. The funeral will be held
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Grace Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
WAITERS, Luna Waiters
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 15, 1965)
Luna Waiters, age 90, a lifelong resident of Madison County, died January 13 th at her home. She had been in the employ of the
J. H. Calhoun family for many years. Funeral services will be Sunday January 17 at Jeslamb AME Church with burial in the
church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WAITS, Clyde Jackson Waits
(Abstracted from the February 1, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
WARNER ROBINS — Retired 1st. Sgt. Clyde Jackson “Jack” Waits, age 86, of Hortense, passed away early Thursday (Jan. 30,
2014) at his son’s residence in Warner Robins under the care of Pine Pointe Hospice following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Atlanta, Sept. 25, 1927, he lived in Hortense since 1958. On Jan. 15, 1946, he was inducted into the United States Army.
Over the next two years he was able to see the world while serving his country. Upon being honorably discharged from the
Army, he returned to his family home. It didn’t take him long to realize that there was still more he wanted to give for his
country. On Feb. 4, 1949, he enlisted in the United States Army once again. After training at Fort Benning, he was assigned to
the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was assigned to Company B 307 Airborne Engineer as a demolition man. In
1953, he was assigned to Bamberg, Germany for the next three years where he was able to take his family. In 1956 he was
transferred back to the states at Fort Eustis, Va. From there he was transferred to Fort Gordon where he remained from 1956
to 1958. Later in 1958 he was transferred to Fort Stewart for a brief time until in July 1959 when he was transferred to Guam,
Korea where he was assigned to the 809th Engineer Battalion for a year. It was clear to him by this time that the Army was his
chosen career. He went on to be stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., before returning to Germany for three more years. In 1966,
he was transferred to Vietnam for 13 months before returning to Fort Stewart as first sergeant assigned to a garrison of 700
men. He remained there for the next 10 months until July 31, 1968 when he retired after 21 years of service to his country.
Over the years, he was awarded many medals and commendations for his service. Among those were World War II Victory
Medal, Parachutist Badge, Glider Badge, Explosive Ordinance Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service
Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Service
Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Unit Citation as well as several other awards and commendations. Following
his retirement from the Army, he worked with B&W in Brunswick for many years. He was a member of Satilla Baptist Church in
Hortense where he was very active until his health failed. He was the son of the late Guy and Dinke Waits Langham. Survivors
include his wife of 56 years, Pearl Roberson Waits, of Hortense; his daughter and son-in-law, Martha Irene “Jackie” and Carroll
King, of Jesup; his son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Elizabeth Waits, of Warner Robins; 4 grandchildren, Debbie King, Ashlee
(James) Smith, Benjamin Waits and Lucas Waits; 3 great-grandchildren, Amber Miller, Eli Smith and Christopher Smith; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Monday at Satilla Baptist Church in Hortense. Interment will be
in the Satilla Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cheerful Cherubs Preschool, c/o First United Methodist Church, 205
North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31093. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WAITY, Zak Waity
(Abstracted from the 3 September 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Zak Waity died of natural causes at his home in Arlington, VA, Saturday (Aug. 23, 2014). He was born in Fayetteville, NC, July
31, 1976. He was raised in Philadelphia, PA, attended Christ the King Elementary School and graduated from Archbishop Ryan
High School and LaSalle University. Before joining the U.S. Army in 2001, he managed an Abercrombie and Fitch clothing store
in Christiana, DE. His style in civilian attire is clearly reflective of his time at Abercrombie. Ice hockey was a passion. He began
playing at an early age and continued through high school, college, to a team at Ft. Benning. As Abercrombie influenced his
clothing choices the “rough and tumble” hits of ice hockey led him to embrace the rigors of the infantry soldiers. And, he chose
the exceptionally rigorous. He successfully completed Airborne School, Ranger School and Pathfinder School. In addition to
graduating from these physically and psychologically challenging courses, he graduated from Armor Officers’ Career Course, Ft.
Knox, KY, and in June of this year, the Command and Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. His military awards and decorations
include Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger Qualification Tab, Parachutist Badge and
Pathfinder Badge. He was dedicated to his soldiers. He was especially proud to have led his Stryker Soldiers in combat in Iraq.
He completed two combat tours there: one as a platoon leader, the other as a company commander. This dedication and
commitment extended to his brother officers from whom he received and to whom he gave knowledge and inspiration. From
school to duty stations and most recently to the National Guard Bureau, his friends speak to his legacy. Those who knew him as
a warrior, father, son, brother and friend will never forget him! He is survived by his daughter, Ava, and her mother, Rosemary
“Cassie” Calvin, of Waycross; his mother, Kathleen Waity, of Philadelphia, PA; his father, Col. Raymond T. Waity (U.S. Army
retired), and stepmother, JoAnn Ferrara Waity, of Mechanicsburg, PA; his sisters, Jessica Waity (Kenneth Welch), of
Philadelphia, PA, and Jill Waity (Robert) Dufour, of Wilmington, NC; nephew, Kenneth Jayden Welch; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in the near future with details on the website of Murphy Funeral Home, Arlington,
VA www.murphyfuneralhomes.com. A trust fund is being established for Ava Waity at Alliant Credit Union in Chicago, IL.
WAKEFIELD, Homer E. Wakefield
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 2, 1938)
Homer E. Wakefield, a former principal of Madison High School, died Wednesday, November 30, at his home in Arcadia, where
he was living retired. He was 63 years of age. In his 40 years of Florida teaching, he served as principal at Sebring, Madison,
Holly Hill and Pierson and taught at San Mateo and the Florida Normal Institute. During his residence in this city he was
greatly admired and loved for his many fine Christian characteristics. Survivors include his widow, a daughter, Mrs. A. Clark
Dean, of Panama City, the former Miss Mary Cooper Wakefield, and two sons, Homer Eugene, Jr., of Clewiston, and Robert
Mims, of Arcadia.
WALBERG, Alice Imogene Walberg
(Abstracted from the October 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Alice Imogene Walberg, age 89, was welcomed home by her Savior Friday (Oct. 17, 2014). She was born in Jefferson County
Jan. 10, 1925, daughter of James L. Paul and Cora Dasher Paul. She graduated from Wadley High School in 1943. She was proud
to be a farmer’s daughter and loved the family dearly. She studied nursing in Philadelphia, PA, and Chattanooga, TN, receiving a
registered nursing license in 1949. She made a career of caring for others and retire from the VA Hospital in Dublin in 1969.
She married George R. Walberg, of Minneapolis, MN, and had two children that were the great loves of her life, a daughter,
Valerie, and a son, Charles. She was a faithful and devoted member of Coleman’s Chapel in Wadley. She enjoyed gardening,
fishing, baseball, visiting with her family and friends, working in the yard, but most of all, helping others. She will be
remembered as a tough, self-reliant, hard-working prayer warrior and a simple but previous woman who lived by the Golden Rule.
Although she will be missed and remembered, the family knows that the Lord is glad to have her home and she is already
attending one heck of a family reunion. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sister, Lillie Belle Smith, of
Wadley, Mary Etta Dasher, of Glennville, Mattie Lee Williams, of Glennville, J. L. Paul, of Chattanooga, TN, Gladys Williams, of
Wadley, Doyle Paul, of Wadley, Cornelia Smith, of Adrian, Gerald Paul, of Wadley, C. S. Paul, of Wadley and Lewis Paul, of
Wadley. She is survived by sisters, Catherine Brown, of Wadley, Rebecca Hall, of Wrightsville; brother, Edward Paul, of Millen;
her son, Charles R. Walberg, of Wadley; daughter, Valerie W. (Danny) Bennett, of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Michele, Nicholas,
Katie, and Levon; 4 great-grandchildren, Joey, Jamie, Lexi and Logan; and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Chase and Jordan; and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be Tuesday at Coleman’s Chapel in Wadley. Smith Funeral Home of Wadley is
serving the family.
WALDEN, Charles Walden, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 6 August 2016)
Charles "Chuck" Walden, Sr., age 86, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home. He was born on
February 3, 1930 in Moodus, CT to the late Harold M. Walden Sr. and Elizabeth Lincoln Walden. He was a Veteran of the United
States Air Force and worked with Civil Services for 33 years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Edna
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Walden of Lakeland, GA; 2 sons, Charlie Walden of Lakeland, GA; Brandon (Tabitha) Walden of Griffin, GA; 4 daughters, Cheryl
(Mike) Sheffield of Lake Park, GA; Kim Parrish of Valdosta, GA; Kay Walden of Lakeland, GA; Karen Walden of Savannah, GA; 1
brother, Harold M. Walden, Jr. of Texas; 1 sister, Shirley Bailey of Connecticut; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a
number of brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral Service will be Tuesday, August
9, 2016 at Good Hope Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving
the family.
WALDEN, John Calvin Walden
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
John Calvin Walden, 65, of Waresboro, died Monday (May 27, 2013) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended
illness. He was born in Ware County to the late Jeff D. Walden and Viola Thomas Walden, and made Ware County his home for
his entire life. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal
Service in Waycross. He retired in 2003 after 36 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Zion Hill Freewill Baptist
Church in Millwood, where he served as a deacon. He loved to fish and deer hunt with dogs. He never worried about how
successful his hunt was, he just enjoyed being in the woods listening to the dogs bark. He will mostly be remembered as a loving
husband, father and grandfather. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Booth, and a brother, Billy
Hue Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Virginia “Jean” Walden, of Waresboro; three daughters, Cindy (Mike) Thrift, of
Cusseta, Ginger (Blake) Lewis, of Waycross, Missy (Donald) Thomas, of Waycross; five grandchildren, Alyssa Thomas, Graci
Thrift, Olivia Thrift, Evan Lewis and Easton Lewis; a brother, Tommy (Diane) Walden, of Waycross; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Zion Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Millwood. Burial will follow
in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Hill Freewill Baptist Church “Building
Fund,” 3064 Zion Hill Road, Millwood, GA 31552, or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
WALDON, Annie Waldon
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 30, 1903)
Miss Annie Waldon, after a few days illness, fell asleep in Jesus Friday. She was loved by all and leaves a weeping mother and
father and many friends. The funeral will take place at a later date.
No record was found of the burial
WALDREP, Albert Harvey Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 12, 2008)
Albert Harvey Waldrep, a lifelong resident of Madison County, died on November 7, 2007. Graveside services were held on
Monday, November 10, at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in Lovett. Harvey was the son of Albert and Kathryn Lane Waldrep
and was born on October 3, 1949, in Quitman, GA. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, North Florida Junior College
and earned an educational degree from Florida State University He served in the United States Army and retired after 20
years in the reserves as a major. He worked many years at FSU Computing Center and also as an "elementary school teacher in
Madison until his retirement after a stroke in 1997. Harvey was a warm friendly man who never met a stranger. He loved to talk
and visit with family and friends, especially if they had a good joke or funny story to tell. Reading was his favorite pastime, and
he was never without a book or a newspaper. He is survived by his wife, Julia Sirmon Waldrep; 2 daughters, Katie Waldrep of
Jacksonville, Kelly (Bryce) Poirrier of Jacksonville; 1 son, Bert (Julie) Waldrep of Cherry Lake; 4 step-daughters, Sunny (Sandy)
Jack of Delray Beach, Jessica Anderson of Madison, Jennifer Anderson of St. Petersburg, Tina (Scott) Zeigler of Moultrie, Ga;
and 12 grandchildren; 1 brother, Donnie (Margie) Waldrep of Cherry Lake; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins,
in-laws, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly.
WALDREP, Elma Pauline Hudson Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 22, 2013)
Elma Pauline Hudson Waldrep, age 97, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013. She was born on September 8, 1915 to Wood
Hampton Hudson and Nannie Mae Pulliam Hudson. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a member of First Baptist
Church, Madison. Mrs. Waldrep was pre-deceased by her husband Kinch William Waldrep and daughter Frances Waldrep. She is
survived by one son, Billy (Carol) Waldrep of Destin, FL; a daughter: Ann (Branson) Fisher of Perry, FL; three grandsons: Kinch
Edward (Stephanie) Waldrep of Raleigh, NC; Thomas William (Ellen) Waldrep, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC and Donn Waldrep
(Robin) Smith of Madison; thirteen great-grandchildren: Carolyn (Kerry) Waldrep and husband Matt Coury of Washington, DC,
Brian Waldrep of Houston, TX, Megan Eileen, Matthew, Mimi, Catherine and Michael Waldrep of Winston-Salem, NC, Katie
Waldrep (Chad) Molinder of Quantico, VA., Eddie Waldrep of Morristown, IN., Abby Waldrep of Indianapolis, IN, Sydney
Waldrep of Raleigh, NC, Laurie Smith and Keeley Smith both of Madison, FL; five great-great-grandchildren: John, William,
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Maria and Elizabeth Waldrep Coury; and Matthew Molinder. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 25th, 11 a.m. at
Harmony Cemetery in Madison County, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center
Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
WALDREP, Evans Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 20, 1970)
Evans Waldrep, age 66, died Monday March 16th. He was a member of the Cherry Lake Methodist Church and operated a
grocery store and filling station at Cherry Lake. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Waldrep of Cherry Lake; one step-son Leroy
Walker of Cherry Lake; one step-daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Brown of Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Paul McClune of Madison and
Mrs. Lamar Fletcher of Greenville; two brothers, Kinch Waldrep of Greenville and Edgar Waldrep of Tampa; a number of
grandchildren; great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home
with burial in Harmony Cemetery.
WALDREP, G. F. Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 27, 1940)
Mr. G. F. Waldrep, life-long resident of the Lovett section, died last Friday night at the home of a daughter in Winter Haven. He
was 67. Mr. Waldrep for many years had been a member of the Shiloh Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow, two sons,
George Hunter Waldrep and Jimmie Lee Waldrep; two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Henderson, of Lakeland, and Mrs. J. C. French, of
Winter Haven. Funeral services were conducted at Concord Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
WALDREP, Lucile O’Neal Waldrep
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Madison: Mrs. Lucile O’Neal Waldrep, age 101, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lake Park of Madison after an extended illness.
Funeral Services were Monday, October 27, 2014 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Interment followed at Harmony Cemetery,
Cherry Lake, FL. She was born at Winter Beach, FL, but lived in Madison County most of her life. She was a member of Harmony
Baptist Church, Cherry Lake. She is survived by 2 sons, Joe Mack O’Neal of Madison and Allen O’Neal of Atlanta, GA; 2
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
WALDREP, Mrs. O. A. Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 29, 1963)
Mrs. O. A. Waldrep, died Monday at the Madison hospital at the age of 81, following a brief illness. Mrs. Waldrep was a lifelong
resident of Madison County and had lived in the Lovett community her entire life. Surviving are three sons, Evans Waldrep, of
Cherry Lake; Kinch Waldrep, of Greenville and Edgar Waldrep, of Tampa; two daughters, Mrs. Paul McClune, of Madison and
Mrs. Lamar Fletcher, of Leesburg; six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Register, of
Greenville. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WALDREP, Mary E. Hutto Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 19, 1970)
Mary E. Hutto Waldrep died Sunday in a Gainesville Hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident last Saturday in Madison
on U. S. 90. She was a native of the Harmony area of Madison County and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was living
in Madison. Survivors are her husband, Edgar Waldrep; three sisters; three brothers; and a host of other relatives. Funeral
services were held Tuesday with burial in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Elmer’s Notes: From the Florida Death Index we learn that her name was Mary Emmett Waldrep and she was born on 3
September 1908 and died 14 June 1970.
WALDREP, Sallie Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 16, 1966)
Sallie Waldrep, age 87, died in Lakeland Wednesday September 7th. She was a native of Madison County but had lived some time
in Lakeland. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John C. French of Jacksonville; and Mrs. W. H. Henderson of Lakeland; two sons,
Hunter Waldrep and Jimmy Waldrep, both of Winter Haven and a sister Mrs. Lannie Bush of the Lovett section. Funeral
services were held Saturday at Concord Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WALDREP, Mrs. W. T. Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 27. 1941)
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The death angel visited the home of Mr. W. T. Waldrep Thursday evening and bore away the gentle spirit of his wife, Mrs. Mamie
Seago Waldrep was born in Brooks County, GA, March 7, 1888, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Seago. In 1917, she was
married to Mr. W. T. Waldrep of Lovett, who survives her. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sam Sale, of Cherry Lake and Mrs.
Howard Fletcher of Lovett, a son, Albert Waldrep, also of Lovett and two grandchildren, Sidney Sale and W. H. Fletcher. Funeral
services were held Friday afternoon at Concord Cemetery.
WALDREP, W. T. Waldrep
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 14, 1945)
Mr. W. T. Waldrep, life-long resident and well known citizen of Madison County, passed away Tuesday night after only a few hours
illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Concord Cemetery. Mr. Waldrep was born September 9, 1877. He was married
in 1917 to Miss Mamie Seago of Quitman, GA who preceded him four years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sam Sale, of
Cherry Lake and Mrs. Howard Fletcher, of Lovett, one son, Albert Waldrep, also of Lovett, and three grandchildren, Sidney and
Jimmy Sale and W. H. Fletcher. Two sisters, Mrs. Ida Sheppard of Winter Garden and Mrs. J. O. Seago, of Lovett, also survive.
WALDROFF, Irene Cone Waldroff
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, November 5th, 2013)
Irene Cone Waldroff, age 95, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Blackshear, GA. Funeral services will be Thursday, November
7, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born in Greenville, where she lived all her life
before moving to Blackshear, GA five years ago. She graduated from Greenville High School and Florida State College for
Women, and taught school in Greenville for 32 years before retiring. She is survived by 1 daughter: Mary (Wadis) Dubberly of
Blackshear, GA; 1 sister, Gussie Joyner; 3 grandchildren: Glen Burch, Charles Thomley, and Danny Lee Bohanon; 4 greatgrandchildren: Danielle Lawrence, Jake Oscar Thomley, Cynthia Elise Thomley, and Landon Lee Bohanan.
WALDRON, Annie Loretta King Waldron
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 24, 2012)
Annie Loretta King Waldron, 85, of Manor, died Wednesday evening (Aug. 22, 2012) at her residence after a brief illness. She
was born in Brantley County to the late Zibe King Sr. and Alice Roberson King and was the fifth of 19 children. It was on her
family’s farm where she learned about hard work. At a young age she would cook for the family and help tend to all of her
younger siblings. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and began working at the shipyards in Brunswick. She lived in
Waycross for many years and managed the Dairy Queen in Waycross for 16 years and also worked at the Dairy Queen in
Homerville for 15 years. She moved to Manor in 1990. In recent years she was a homemaker and always enjoyed farming
throughout her life and always believed in hard work. She was a member of Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist
Church. She especially enjoyed her children, her grandchildren, her cats and cooking. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Quitman Waldron; one son, Ben Waldron; two sisters, Lorena Griffin and Erma Crews;
and seven brothers, Leroy King, David King, Mack King, Parnell King, Ervin King, Junior King and Floyd King. Survivors include five
children, Paulette Strickland (Joel), of Manor, Anna Shear, of Blackshear, Edward Waldron (Nancy), of Manor, Alice Hale
(Delmus), of Baxley, Roger Waldron (Nancy), of Manor; 15 grandchildren, Lance Strickland, of Brunswick, Rebecca Baldree
(Nathan), of Manor, Brian Bagley (Shannon), of Alma, Beth Peacock (Brian), of Blackshear, Clint Waldron (Mindy), of Brantley
County, Amie Daniels (Joe), of Warner Robins, Darian Hale (Lynn), of Baxley, Stephen Hale (Heather), of Baxley, Chad Waldron
(Jennifer), of Tifton, Theresa Gay (Ronnie), of Bickley, Tasha Carter (Stacy), of Baxley, Jessie Waldron (Joyce), of Brantley
County, Amanda Beach, of Brunswick, Benjamin Waldron (Rhonda), of Bristol, Michelle Merk (David), of Waycross; 30 greatgrandchildren; four brothers, Edward King, Zibe King Jr., Barney King and Melvin King, all of Brantley County; five sisters, Mary
Clubb, of Brantley County, Marie Petty, of Manor, Lois Corbitt, of Manor, Willene Proctor, of Atlanta, and Winnie Johnson, of
Yulee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Miles-Odum
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 at the
funeral home. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALDRON, Benjamin Ollie Waldron, Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 16, 2009)
Benjamin Ollie "Biggin'" Waldron Sr., 48, went to be with his Lord Friday (Feb. 13, 2009), as the result of Creutzfeldt Jakob's
Disease. He was born in Waycross July 3, 1960. His father, Clinton Quitman Waldron, preceded him in death. Survivors include
his loving wife, Georgia Grace; his mother, Loretta K.Waldron; a son, Benjamin O.Waldron Jr.; a daughter, Michelle Waldron; two
grandchildren, Jamya and Carmen Palmer; two brothers, Edward and Roger Waldron; and three sisters, Paulette Strickland,
Anna Shear and Alice Hale He was a member and song leader of Open Door Baptist Church, Wahoma. His untimely death at such
a young age was the result of an extremely rare illness called Creutzfeldt Jakob's Disease (CJD), which manifests itself after a
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30-year incubation. The statistical chance of contracting CJD is one in a million. There are seven known cases today, and his
case was number seven. Many people are concerned that the disease can be spread from contact with environmental surfaces or
from human to human contact. Both of these methods are inaccurate. The family is comforted by the fact that his death, while
unthinkable, is going to serve scientists worldwide in an effort to search for a cure. To God be the Glory! For more, information
about CJD, visit www.cjdfoundation.org. A funeral will be held at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy in Manor, Tuesday at
2 p.m. Burial will follow at Camp Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening at his home in Manor from 5 to 8. Music Funeral
Home is handling the funeral arrangements.
WALDRON, Bill M. Waldron Sr.,
(Abstracted from the July 29, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Bill M. Waldron Sr., 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday morning (July 28, 2013) at Hospice House
Satilla after an extended illness. He was a native of Pierce County who lived most of his life in Brantley County where he was a
self-employed general contractor. He was a member of Brunel Street Church of God. He enjoyed life, met everyone with a smile
and never met a stranger. He was the son of the late Jimmy Waldron and Lois Beverly Waldron. He was also preceded in death
by his first wife, Deloris Dryden Waldron, and one brother, Melvin Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Lois Brown Waldron, of
Brantley County; two daughters, Pam Waldron *Chris) Dell and Tina (Marvin) Judah, both of Brantley County; one son, Bill M.
(Cynthia) Waldron Jr., of Brantley County; five grandchildren, Martina Judah, Josh Waldron, Matt Waldron, Neal Dell and Chloe
Dell; three step-sons, Don (Virginia) Judah, Darrell (Janet) Judah; five brothers, Odis (Dorothy) Waldron, of Jesup, Charles
(Ruby) Waldron, of Brantley County, Clifford (Marylou) Waldron, of Waycross, Donnie (Glenda) Waldron, of Summerville, SC,
and George (Tonya) Waldron, of Brantley County; six sisters, Rosalee (Bobby) Lloyd, of Waycross, Mamie Dryden (late husband
Elvie), of Brantley County, Ocie (Joe) Worthington, of Manor, Geraldine Mixon, of Wacyross, Marlyn Jordan (late husband
Shelby), of Jacksonville, FL, and Linda (Randall) Hickox, of Brantley County; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be
held Tuesday at Brunel Street Church of God. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice House Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WALDRON, Billy Gene Waldron, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 August 2011)
Mr. Billy Gene Waldron, Sr., age 74, of Douglas, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011, at his residence, following an extended
illness. Mr. Waldron, a native and lifelong resident of Douglas and Coffee County, was a prominent agri-businessman. He and his
family owned and operated Waldron Farm Supply. Mr. Waldron attended Carver Baptist Church and The Sanctuary on Waldrop
Avenue. He was the son of the late Banner Waldron, Sr. and the late Alice Harrell Waldron. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Banner Waldron, Jr.; and a sister, Doris Waldron Phillips. Survivors include his wife, Joann Tanner Waldron of Douglas;
one son, Gene (Deana) Waldron of Douglas; three daughters, Sheila (Marty) Griffis and Joan Burkhalter, all of Douglas and Vicki
(Hue) Fussell of Ambrose; two brothers, Elijah (June) Waldron of Douglas and Clyde Waldron of Atlanta; two sisters, Shirley
McElroy of Nicholls and Betty Hodgson of Jacksonville, FL; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at The Sanctuary on Waldrop Avenue. Interment followed
in the Harrell Grove Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WALDRON, Dorothy May Miller Waldron
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 21 June 2015)
Dorothy May Miller Waldron, age 84, of Perry, FL, passed away June 21, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry following
an extended illness. Dorothy was born August 19, 1930 in Ionia, MI, to Alfred Miller and Sally Mary Cotton Miller. Mrs. Waldron
moved to the Keaton Beach area of Taylor County in 1994 from Greenville, MI. She was a homemaker and in her spare time
enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mrs. Waldron was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Waldron in 1992, and her
parents, Alfred Miller and Sally Mary Miller. Mrs. Waldron is survived by her daughter, Judy Sinclair, of Perry, a son, Charles
Waldron Jr., of Ionia, MI, a sister, Ruth Evitts, of Belding, MI, 2 grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WALDRON, Melvin Waldron
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 17, 2006)
Melvin Waldron, 68, died Thursday (Feb. 16, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was a native of
Pierce County but had resided most of his life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Jimmy Waldron and Lois Edna Beverly
Waldron. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marie W. Taylor. He owned and operated Melvin Waldron Compressors
for more than 45 years. He attended Second Baptist Church. He loved working, fishing and car racing. Survivors include his
wife, Pearl Waldron, of Waycross; a daughter, Phyllis Taylor (Gary), of Waycross; three grandsons, Dustin, Derek and Andy
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Taylor, all of Waycross; six brothers, Odis Waldron (Dorothy), of Jesup, Charles Waldron (Ruby), of Waycross, Bill Waldron
(Deloris), of Waycross, Clifford Waldron (Marylou), of Waycross, Donnie Waldron (Glenda), of Summerville, S.C., and George
Waldron (Tonya), of Waycross; six sisters, Rosalee Lloyd (Bobby), Waycross, Mamie Dryden (Elvie), of Waycross, Ocie
Worthington (Joe), of Manor, Geraldine Mixon (Joe), of Blackshear, Marilyn Jordan, of Jacksonville, and Linda Hickox (Randall),
of Waycross; four sisters-in-law, Ocie Crawford (Bobby), of Waycross, Azalee Lee, of Waycross, and Diane Griffin (Wayne), of
Hoboken, and Deloris Durden (Jimmy), of Metter; two brothers-in-law, Stanley Edwards (Kathy), of Waynesville, and Talmadge
Edwards (Linda), of Waycross; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Second Baptist Church. The
burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening at Music Funeral Home from 6 to 8.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
WALDRON, Paul Columbus Waldron
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Paul Columbus Waldron, age 60, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Waldron was born on June 6,
1952 in Sebring, Florida, to the late Wesley Columbus Waldron and the late former Selene Stafford. Coming from Bonita
Springs, Florida, he had lived in Perry for the past 22 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He worked
in Carpentry at Buckeye. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty
Waldron of Perry, FL, a son, Paul Wesley Waldron and fiancee’ Angel, a daughter, Selena Schmidt, (3) grandchildren, all of
Perry, FL. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Interment will follow at
Shiloh Cemetery.
WALKER, Alma Geneva Walker
(Abstracted from the 7 May 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Alma Geneva Walker, age 102, will be Saturday at Missionary Baptist Church of St. Matthews,
Eighth Street, Folkston. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Memorial Cemetery. Born Saturday, Feb. 15, 1913, in Winokur (Charlton
County), she was the fourth of nine children born to the late Walter Garard and Reaner Hymon Garard. She began her formal
education in the Brantley County school system and completed it in the Charlton County school system. Mother Walker accepted
Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 13 and became a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Winokur. She later
became one of the founding members of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Folkston. At St. Matthews Baptist Church, she held
several leadership positions including the first and only treasurer of the church, president of Choir No. 1, chairperson of the
deaconess board and ultimately Mother of the Church. In 1931, at the age of 18, she married Clyde Walker, in Winokur. This
union was blessed with two daughters, Maxine and Viola Mae. On Oct. 23, 1961, after 30 years of holy matrimony, Clyde Walker
went home to be with the Lord. On Saturday (May 2, 2015) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla., Mother Walker
was called to her heavenly home after an illness. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven
siblings, Helen Malachi, Marion Bell, Central Garard, Albert Garard, Louise McMillian, Walter Lee Easton, Nellie Taylor. Those
left to cherish her memory include 2 daughters, Maxine Walker Lynch and Elder Viola Mae Walker (Charlie) Dean, both of
Folkston; 1 sister, Laura Bell McEady, of Akron, OH; 10 grandchildren, Cassandra Walker of Conyers; Fredrick (Annette) Lynch
of Jacksonville, FL; Carolyn (Michael) Hall of Douglasville, Cynthia (Darrell) Dixon of Hampton; Michael (Jeanette) Dean of
Conyers; Glenda (Ernest) Watson of Jacksonville, FL; Charlie R. (Nadajalah) Dean of Frisco, TX; Melvin Lynch of Folkston; Kevin
Dean of Johnstown, PA; and Darryl (Sandra) Dean of Alpharetta; 25 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Charlie
Dean and Viola M. Dean, 161 Alma Walker Road, Folkston. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, 985
Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.
WALKER, Alma M. Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Alma M. Walker, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010 at her residence in Perry, FL. Mrs. Walker was born in Lee, FL,
and was the daughter of the late William Penn Register and Fannie Bass Register. She was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Perry and was a Photographer by trade and past Owner/operator of Photo’s and Frames. Mrs. Walker was a member and past
President of the Perry Woman’s Club, past District 3 Director of FFWC, Chairman of the Florida Forest Festival in 1984, Past
Worthy Matron of Eastern Star # 98, Charter Member of Doctors Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Board of Directors
of the American Red Cross in which she was an active volunteer. She enjoyed their place on the River with their family and
friends, and loved and supported her family in all their activities. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Walker in
October 2009, 3 brothers; Alton C. Register, Joey William Register and Shelton Register, a sister; Ethelene Young. Survived by
2 sons; Charles W. “Bill” (Melanie) Walker of Eufaula, AL, Keith Richard (Debbie) Walker of Perry, Florida, a brother; A. Tilford
(Sue) Register of Perry, FL, a sister; Virginia (Doug) Meyer of Cocoa Beach, FL, a brother-in-law; Kenneth “K.D.” Young, 3 sister-
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in-law’s; Beth Register, Annie Jo (Yancey) Brannen, all of Perry, FL, Leila Walker of Vicksburg, MS, (4) grand-daughters: Erin
(Alan) Lawless, Abbi Walker, Brooke (Joseph) Kimbrough, and Cassie Walker, a great-grandson; Landon Lawless, and a host of
nieces, nephews, amd other relatives. Services will be held at First Baptist Church Thursday, June 10, 2010. Interment will
follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
WALKER, Almead Smith Walker
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 18 February 2015)
Mrs. "AL" Almead Smith Walker, age 88 of Tifton died Sunday February 15, 2015 at Southern Care Assisted Living. Mrs.
Walker was born August 24, 1926 in Homerville, GA to Euel W. Smith and Roxie Ida Bennett Smith. Along with her parents Mrs.
Walker was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Carl William Walker who died in 2011, her son Billy Walker, one
sister and two brothers. She loved being a mother and wife. She was a member of Tifton Primitive Baptist Church. She
graduated from high school and beautician school. Mrs. Walker was a retired, self-employed beautician of Al's Beauty Shop. She
is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Alvin (Jan) Caquelard of Tifton and daughter-in-law Donna Walker of Tifton; 6
grandchildren, Jeff (Robin) Blease, Roni (Nat) Jones, Garrett (Ann) Fiveash, Laura (Landon) Maxwell, Lisa (Michael) Delk, Lee
(Bessie) Caquelard; 13 great-grandchildren; Alicia Blease, Jennifer Blease, Felicia Manor, Victoria Manor, Katie Manor, Dustin
Waters, Stormy Fiveash, Madsen Maxwell, Drue Maxwell, Jax Hughes, William Maxwell, Lilah Hughes, Lucy Belle Maxwell, and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in the Chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Tift County Relay for Life, 507 West 3rd Street,
Suite 4, Albany, GA 31701.
WALKER, Audrey Asbell Walker
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 21, 2012)
Audrey Asbell Walker, 92, of Madison, FL, passed away July 20, 2012 at Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park, FL. Mrs.
Walker, a longtime resident of Madison, was born July 6, 1920 in Trenton, FL. She was predeceased by her parents Lewis Levett
and Sheba Barrow Asbell, her husband of 48 years, Russell Walker, and one sister, Juanita Asbell Geiger of Madison. She is
survived by one sister, Betty Asbell Dean of Trenton, two sons; Wayne R. Walker and wife Gayle of Madison, Dale D. Walker of
Tallahassee, and one daughter, Linda Walker Latta of Madison, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A graveside
funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 23, 2012, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison.
WALKER, Auvine Murray Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 3, 2006)
Auvine Murray Walker, 75, died Thursday (Feb. 2, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was a
native and lifelong resident of Brantley County. She was married to the late Virgil Roscoe Murray and was the daughter of the
late Albert Fleming Gunter and Pearl Samantha Aldridge Gunter. She was also preceded in death by a son, Denny Murray; a
sister, Catherine Murray Harris; a brother, A.C. Gunter; and a half-sister, Jessie Belle Stephens. She was a homemaker and
worked for several different businesses in Waycross. She was a member of Grace Chapel. Her survivors include two daughters,
Hilda Thrift (Carroll), of Waycross, Bonnie Dowling (William), of Blackshear; three sons, Ray Murray (Marilyn) and Al Cornelius
Murray, both of Waycross, Jerry Murray (special friend Sheila), of Yulee, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 until 8. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com
WALKER, Bertie Mae Chancy Walker
(Abstracted from the 15 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Bertie Mae Chancy Walker, age 87, of Blackshear, died Wednesday (April 13, 2016) at her residence after a short illness. She
was born in Offerman to the late Robert Allen and Zeffie Johnson Chancy. She lived many years in Hollywood, FL, and in
Blackshear since 2001. She attended Laura Chapel Baptist Church in Blackshear. She was a member of the Red Hat Society,
Rambling Rose Chapter, and the Pierce County Senior Center. She always enjoyed making clothes and reupholstering furniture.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude T. Walker Sr., three sisters, Laverne Herrin, El
Freda Dixon and Ruth Cannon, and one brother, Robert Chancy. Survivors include four children, Claude T. (Gail) Walker Jr. of
Bunnell, FL, Patricia Sanders of Ormond Beach, FL, Robert Allen (Suzanne) Walker of Waycross, Ronnie (Virginia) Walker of
Miami, FL; nine grandchildren, Sherry Walker, Jody Walker, both of South Carolina, Brian (Nicole) Sheridan of Palm Coast, FL,
Robert Allen (Dawn) Walker Jr. of Cooper City, FL, Andrea (Russ) Coe of Hollywood, FL, Clint (Cassandra) Walker of Port St.
Lucie, FL, Amy (John) Hook of Plantation, FL, Brian Moore of Davie, FL, Sarah Moore of Ormond Beach, FL; 11 greatgrandchildren, Dakota Walker, Trace Walker, Elizabeth Sheridan, Aydan Sheridan, Nicholas Walker, Brandon Walker, Marissa
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Coe, Kiersten Coe, Cole Walker, Jonathan Hook, Justin Hook; one brother, Joe (Lori) Chancy of Lake City, FL; and numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Home
Cemetery near Offerman.
WALKER, Mrs. C. F. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 29, 1961)
Mrs. C. F. Walker, age 73, died at her home Friday. She was a native of Cairo, GA and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. Bennett of that city. She had resided in Sarasota for some time before moving to Madison ten years ago. Survivors are
her husband and five daughters, Mrs. W. E. Dresing and Mrs. J. E. Mickler, both of Sarasota; Mrs. E. W. Prince, of Madison;
Mrs. Donald Horton, of Winter Haven and Mrs. W. C. Mason, of Daly City, CA; two sons, C. F. Walker, Jr., and Burton Walker, of
Sarasota; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and one brother, R. P. Bennett, of Sarasota. Funeral services were
held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in the Cairo, GA Cemetery.
Elmer’ Notes: Even though the obituary does not give her full name from the State of Florida Death Index we learn that it was
Lonie Mae Bennett Walker
WALKER, Carl William Walker
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 5, 2011)
Carl William Walker, 87, a longtime resident of Tifton, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 19, 1924 in West Berrien to the late Allen Green Walker and the late Emma Luke Walker, Mr. Walker was a
retired pressroom foreman for the Tifton Gazette and had served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II in
the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed gardening, farming, woodworking and having his
friends and family over to his home to eat. Mr. Walker loved his family and was a member of the Tifton Primitive Baptist
Church. He had lived several years in Clinch County as a young man. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by
one brother, Virgil Walker, and two sisters, Mary Lawson and Nancy Johnson. Survivors include, his wife, Almead Smith Walker
of Tifton and formerly of Argyle, to whom he was married on June 17, 1943; his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Donna Walker
of Tifton; his daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Al Caquelard of Tifton; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessie and Vera Walker
and Roy and Bettye Ann Walker all of Tifton, and Gene and Hilda Walker of Thomasville; his grandchildren, Jeff and Robin
Blease, Roni and Nat Jones, Garrett and Ann Fiveash, Laura and Landon Maxwell, Lisa and Jonathan Hughes and Lee Caquelard;
and 12 great-grandchildren Alicia Blease, Jennifer Blease, Felecia Manor, Victoria Manor, Katie Manor, Dustin Waters, Stormy
Fiveash, Madsen Maxwell, Drue Maxwell, Jax Hughes, William Maxwell, and Lilah Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at the Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Home. Burial followed at Tift
Memorial Gardens.
WALKER, Casper Fentress Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 28, 1967)
Casper Fentress Walker, age 84, died Monday in the Madison hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Pine Park, GA
and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper Walker. He was a member of the Lee Methodist Church and was a retired
wholesale grocery man. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. A. E. Mickler, Mrs. Wallace Dressing, both of Sarasota; Mrs. E. W.
Prince of Madison; Mrs. Donald Horton of Winter Haven; and Mrs. Wm. C. Mason of Daly City, CA; two sons C. F. Walker, Jr.,
and Burton A. Walker, both of Sarasota; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in a Cairo, GA Cemetery.
WALKER, Charlie J. Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Charlie Walker, 80, a resident of Perry, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr.
Walker is a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, born to Mr. Jeff William Walker and the former Ms. Bessie Duncan on
Oct. 24, 1929 in Boyd. Charlie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry where he served as deacon for many years.
Charlie was a member of Shriners’ Marzuq Temple where he transported many children to Shriner’s hospitals throughout the
southeast. He was a member of Perry Masonic Lodge #123 where he served as past Worshipful Master. Charlie was also a
volunteer with the American Red Cross where he assisted on several disaster relief efforts, most notably in California after the
San Francisco earthquake. Mr. Walker was a proud Veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from
Proctor & Gamble after 36 years of employment working in the power plant as an operator. Most recently, Charlie had
volunteered at Marshal Health Care to sing gospel songs for its residents on Sundays, and worked for Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home where he enjoyed helping friends and neighbors through their difficult times. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Mrs.
Alma Walker of Perry; sons Bill (Melanie) Walker of Eufaula, AL. and Keith (Debbie) Walker of Perry; grandchildren Erin (Alan)
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Lawless, Abbi Walker, Brooke (Joseph) Kimbrough, and Cassie Walker, and great grandson Landon Lawless; sister Annie Jo
(Yancey) Brannen of Perry; extended family Kenneth “K.D.” Young, Tilford (Sue) Register , Beth Register all of Perry, and Leila
Walker of Vicksburg, MS, Virginia (Doug) Myer of Cocoa Beach, and longtime dear friend Henry Davis. Funeral services will be
held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at First Baptist Church with burial following at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
WALKER, Clyde D. Walker
(Abstracted from the 21 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL — Clyde D. Walker, age 94, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Friday (March 18, 2016) at Community
Hospice in Fernandina Beach, FL.N He was born in Screven July 30, 1921 to the late Robert L. and Kate Davis Walker. He lived in
Jacksonville since 1951 and was a retired brick mason. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during WWII and was a
member of gun crews aboard U.S. Merchant ships. He was a member of Duval Station Baptist Church, loved to fish and will be
remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife,
Ida Mae Winn Walker, in 2010, his step-mother, Maude Manning Walker, two sisters, Sara Schaffer and Juanita Cox, and by all
six of his brothers, Lewis Walker, Cecil Walker, Lamar Walker, Frank Walker, T.C. Walker and Claude Walker. Survivors include
1 daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Marty) Higginbotham of Yulee, FL; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Billy (Michelle) Walker, Steve
(Barbara) Walker, and Richard (Mary) Walker all of Jacksonville; 3 sisters, Mary Trook of Peru, IN, Wanda (Buck) Gill of
Blackshear, and Betty June (Walker) Driggers of St. Augustine, FL; 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Tuesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the
New Home Cemetery.
WALKER, Corliss Herndon Walker
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 22, 2014)
Corliss Herndon Walker, age 62, of Lakeland passed away Wednesday October 22, 2014 in South Ga Medical Center in Valdosta
after a lengthy illness. She was born August 14, 1952 in Clinch County, GA to the late Corris H., Jr. and Margaret Lee Herndon.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. Chester Lee and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Herndon, Sr. After
graduation from Lanier County High School she trained with the H and R Block Accounting and served as office manager for the
Block Company in Quitman and Waycross, GA, before coming to Lakeland to work with her mother at Herndon Accounting. Later
she established her own accounting firm C.H. Walker Accounting and Tax Service. She grew up worshiping in the Lakeland
United Methodist Church, later in her life she became active in the Lakeland Church of God along with her husband. Corliss
quick smile and personality let everyone know that she loved life and people. Her home was always open to everyone that needed
a place for short time or a long stay. She extended her hand and her heart to them. Jesus said" I was a stranger and you took
me in", she practiced that Bible verse every day! So many of us have lost a friend and a loved one, she never closed her heart or
her door to anyone. Her survivors include her husband: John B. Walker of Lakeland, GA; her children - Margaret M. Morris of
Lakeland, GA; Cynthia Jo King of Lakeland, GA; Allen W. Herndon of Lakeland, GA; J. Frank Walker of Nashville, GA Janet Lynn
Mejia of Warner Robins, GA; her grandchildren – Eli Morris, Carly Jo Young, Madison A. King, Shelby L. Herndon, Melissa Mejia,
and Alex Walker; brothers and sister-in-law, Joe (Carol) Herndon of Lake Park, GA; Mose Herndon of Lakeland, GA; and a
number of nieces and nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Saturday October 25, 2014 in the
Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Unity Cemetery.
WALKER, Curtis Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 3, 2005)
Curtis "Jim" Walker, 72, of Waycross died Sunday morning at the Satilla Care Center after an extended illness. He was a native
of Coffee County and lived most of his life in Jacksonville, Fla. before moving back to Waycross a month ago. He was a selfemployed stone and brick mason and of the Jehovah Witness faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force where he
served during the Korean War. His parents were the late Dewey David Walker and Lilie Hersey Walker. He was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Letha Meeks and Lynn Kasper, four brothers, Dan Walker, Dewey Walker, Wallace Q. Walker and Ed
Walker. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Minchew (husband Jerry) of Blackshear and Bonnie G. Morgan, Jacksonville,
Fla.; one son, James Curtis Walker, Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Angela Kincaid (husband Joey) of Waycross, Daniel
Scurry of Waycross and Victor L. Williamson of Jacksonville; four sisters, Margaret Wills, Jacksonville, Fla., Faye Stice,
Sumterville, S.C., Gloria Ann Crumbley, Brunswick, and Glenda Highlands, Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Doris Walker,
Jacksonville, Fla., Connie Jay Walker, Griffin, and Jerry Walker, Alma; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will
be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 6, 2005)
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A funeral for Curtis "Jim" Walker was held Wednesday afternoon at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel with Moses Franqui
officiating.Active pallbearers were Jeffrey O'Steen, Tony Todd, Chris O'Steen, Ivan Tunjic, Edward Walker Sr. and David
Scurry. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
WALKER, Cyril Miller Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 19, 1953)
Cyril Miller Walker, age 51, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday afternoon. He suffered the attack while on
duty at Roberts Drug Store where he was employed and died shortly afterwards at the hospital. He was a Veteran of World
War II. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. C. M. Walker, his mother, Mrs. Scotia Bennett Walker, one sister, Mrs. W. J. Coggins, and
an uncle, Henry Bennett, all of Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
WALKER, D. L. E. Walker
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, November 17, 1904)
After an illness of many years, seven of which he was bed-ridden, D. L. E. Walker died at his home in this city at an early hour
last Thursday morning and was buried the same day in the cemetery here. Mr. Walker had been a long sufferer and death was
almost a relief to him. At the time of his death he was in the 71 st year of his age. Besides a widow and son, Burton Walker, the
deceased left many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a D. L. M. Walker, born 10 Jun 1839, died 10 Nov
1904. (note spelling difference in name)
WALKER, Danny Carroll Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Danny Carroll Walker, age 55, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012, due to injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident.
Mr. Walker was a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette County, and was born in Live Oak, Florida, to Windon Walker and the
former Betty Newsome. He was a member of the Midway Baptist Church and was past owner of NAPA Auto Parts in Ft. White.
He was most recently employed by Dept. of Corrections Mayo Facility as a Corrections officer. In his spare time he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and was an avid Gator Fan, and as a young man he enjoyed rodeo, motorcycles and restoring old auto’s. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Roger “Dale” Walker. Survived by his parents, Windon and Betty Walker, of Mayo, FL, a son;
Adam Walker (Andrea), of Mayo, FL, a daughter; Amy Swann (Lance), of Jacksonville, FL, a brother; Darrell Walker (Lisa), of
Mayo, FL, (4) grandchildren; Emma Swann, Ella Swann, Avery Walker, and Anna Walker, a niece and nephew, and a host of
cousins. Funeral Services will be held at Midway Baptist Church on Monday, March 12, 2012. Interment will follow at Midway
Baptist Church Cemetery.
WALKER, Dave Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mr. Dave Walker, of Mayo, FL passed away Wednesday February 27, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Dave
was born on June 28, 1932 in Lafayette County, to the late Jeff Walker, and the late Lucille Hicks Walker. He was a member of
Midway Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a livestock inspector for the Florida Department of
Agriculture for 17 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a dedicated husband,
father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed fox hunting, deer hunting,
fishing, and riding horses. He is survived by, his wife of 55 years, Jettie Ruth Walker, of Mayo, 2 sons, Tim (Rhonda) Walker,
and Scott Walker, all of Mayo, 1 sister, Pat Bradley, of Ft. White, FL, 5 grandchildren, Davey (Lindsey) Walker, Jennifer (Ross)
Wimberley, Ryan Walker, Chace (Nicole) Walker, and Kailee Walker, all of Mayo, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 on the way, as well
as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday March 1, 2013 at Midway Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Midway Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Florida Haven Hospice.
All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WALKER, Derlye Mozell Boland Walker
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL December 19th, 2013)
Derlye Mozell Boland Walker, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Derlye has been a long life resident of Wacissa,
and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. She loved meeting new people, and never met a stranger. She enjoyed owning and
operating Loren Walker’s Store, spending time with her loving grandchildren, and spending time with her pet. While in school,
she liked going to plays and dances. She also loved Sunday afternoon drives, going to the beauty shop, and going out to eat. She
is survived by her sons, Terry R. Walker (Kathryn), Loren Troy Walker, and Roger A. Walker (Lydia) all of Wacissa; a daughter,
Brenda J. Walker of Wacissa; sister-in-laws, Rena W. Hightower, Lavonye W. McElarth (Franklin), Berlene W. Cooksey, Frances
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Walker, and Mary Connell; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Thomas and Minnie Lee Carrin Boland; her parents who raised her, James M. and Annie Bramblett Hightower; her
husband, Loren “Stud” Walker; and a daughter, Linda Faye Walker. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 21, 2013 at
Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial at Beth Page Cemetery. Donations may be made to Cody Pentecostal Holiness
Church, 3812 Tram Rd, Wacissa, FL 32344.
WALKER, David Earl Walker
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 11 October 2015)
Mr. David Earl Walker, age 57, of Mayo, FL, passed away Sunday October 11, 2015 at his home. Mr. Walker was born July 3,
1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Earl Wesley Walker and Loretta Jester Walker. He has been a resident of Lafayette County for the
last 11 years after moving from Stuart, FL. He played football for Martin County High School and worked as a firefighter for
the Martin County Fire Department. He also worked in grounds maintenance for the Suwannee County Park System. In his spare
time he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 15 years, Nancy Walker; 3 sons, Chris Scocozzo of
Port St. Lucie, FL; Kevin Scocozzo and John Walker, both of Mayo, 1 daughter, Heidi Walker of Ft. Pierce, FL; 2 grandsons,
Hunter and Kolton, as well as numerous other relatives. A private family service will take place at a later date. Cremation
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WALKER, Dorothy Lillian Muchison Walker
(Abstracted from the 27 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life for Dorothy Lillian Walker will be Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Pittman
St., Waycross. Burial and committal services will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 3237 State St.,
Saturday. Dorothy L. Muchison Walker was born March 2, 1930, in Waynesville. She was one of seven children. She was
educated in the Ware County public school system. She graduated with Center High School class of 1947-1948. After
graduation, she was employed at Gold Kist Pecan Factory and Waycross Sportswear. On Dec. 7, 1951, she was united in marriage
to the late John O. Walker. To that union, one son was born. She accepted Christ into her life and united with the family of
Greater Saint Paul Baptist Church. With a passion for singing, she joined the church choir and sang boldly making a joyful noise
unto Him. Her life and dedication to God were both encouraging and inspiring to both those who knew her and those who didn’t.
She was a very kind and compassionate woman, loved and adored by many, and always willing to help her fellow man/woman. Her
favorite phrase “God show nuff been good to me” gave her the courage and strength to run the race. The love in her heart was
the very essence of who she was. She didn’t really have hobbies, but sitting on the porch eating peanuts, chatting with family,
neighbors and/or friends, playing with her great-grandchildren and working in her yard were the things she enjoyed. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Roxie Porcher Muchison, husband, John Oris Walker, sisters, Elease and Vera
Muchison, brothers, Johnnie, Alphonso and Maxie Muchison. Those left to celebrate her life and cherish her fond memories
include 1 son, John F. (Charlene) Walker Sr.; one sister, Mary Emma Nunn; 2 grandsons, John F. Walker Jr., Michale (Kiera)
Stringfield; 4 great-grandchildren, Deon I. Walker, Andrew R. Walker, Destiny C. Stringfield, Eliana I. Walker; and a host of
loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Homes,
Waycross.
WALKER, Dusty Evan Walker
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Dusty Evan Walker, 25, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (April 27, 2013). Born in Jesup Jan. 15, 1988, he
lived in Pierce County all of his life. He worked for Underground Pipe Recovery as a pipe burster and was a member of Patterson
Baptist Church. He was a hard worker, an avid outdoorsman and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Tammy Cade Walker, his maternal grandfather, Walter Cade, and his paternal grandfather, Winnie Walker. Survivors include
his parents, Roy Evan and Natalie Walker, of Patterson; a sister, Angelica Anderson, of Savannah; nine brothers, Michael
(Nichole) Hunt, of Norman, OK, Adam (Michelle) Hunt, of Patterson, John Ray (Kari) Hunt, of Surrency, Kevin Hunt, of Nahunta,
Heath (Katrina Milkas) Walker, of Patterson, Colt (Erica) Walker, of Dixie Union, Austin Walker, of Patterson, Zachary
Faircloth, of Patterson, and Ethan Walker, of Patterson; his maternal grandmother, Minnie Cade, of Blackshear; his paternal
grandmother, Ewelyn Walker, of Patterson; his step-grandparents, Deborah and Jack Crawford, of Brunswick; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Laura Chapel
Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Dwayne Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
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Dwayne Walker, age 52, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Shands Health Care in Gainesville following a brief illness. Mr.
Walker was born in Lake City, FL, on February 20, 1960, to the late Henry Benton Walker and the former Charlotte Annette
Bush. He was a lifelong resident of Lafayette County and a member of the Airline Baptist Church. Mr. Walker was a former
Sheriff of Lafayette County, where he served 3 terms. Prior to serving as Sheriff he also served for many years as a deputy
for the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Walker was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting in his spare time. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his father, Benton Walker,
and his step-father, Talmadge Lawson. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Ginger Walker, of Mayo, his mother Annette
Lawson, of Mayo, a son, Damien Benton Walker (Pati), of Mayo, (3) step-children, Ryan Powers, Rebecca Powers, and Caitlin
Powers, (3) brothers, Jeff Walker (Michelle), Bobby Lawson, and Raymond Lawson (Linda), (2) sisters, Kathy Dodd (Edward), and
Teresa Lancaster (Larry), all of Mayo, FL, (2) grandchildren, Corinne Walker and Aidan Walker, as well as a host of nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Airline Baptist Church on Friday, June 29, 2012. Interment will
be held in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WALKER, Eddie Charles Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 26, 1969)
Eddie Charles Walker, age 63, a resident of Madison died Saturday, September 20 th, after a lingering illness. He was a member
of Damascus Baptist Church and a Veteran of World War II. He received his education in the public schools of Madison, Florida,
Florida Memorial College of Live Oak, FL and Florida A. & M. University of Tallahassee. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Sallie
Haynes Walker Colman of Madison; an uncle Bishop W. Lee of Lake City, FL; one aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Lee of Lake City, FL and a
number of cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday September 23, 1969 at Damascus Baptist Church with burial in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
WALKER, Eva Mae Walker
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate December 4th, 2013)
Mrs. Eva Mae Walker, 96, died Thursday (November 28, 2013) at Satilla Care Center in Waycross where she has been a
resident since June of 2008. She was a native of Pierce County but has resided in Ware and Lanier Counties since the midnineties. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband James Russell Walker, a daughter Jackie Walker and her parents,
Sargent Gary Crawford and Susie Bertha Walker Crawford. Survivors are 2 daughters, Julia (Ben) Bargeron of Lakeland, and
Jerene (Bill) Klehm of Jacksonville, FL; 3 sons James (Gail) Walker of Kingsland, GA, Johnny (Jeanne) Walker of Lake Village,
AR, and Randy (Louise) Walker of Waycross; 2 sisters, Lottie Thorne of Waycross, and Miriam Carter of Dallas; a brother and
sister-in-law, Barney and Wendy Crawford of Blackshear; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 11 great-greatgrandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service for Mrs. Walker was Saturday (November
30, 2013) at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1500 South Georgia Parkway, East, Waycross, GA 31501. In lieu of
flowers memorials in the form of donations may be made to Jehovah’s Witnesses 1500 South Georgia Parkway, East, Waycross,
GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WALKER, Evangeline Letchas Walker
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Evangeline Letchas Walker 60 of Thomasville, GA, the daughter of the late Roy Letchas, and the late Verna Speigner Letchas,
was born March 10, 1950 in Thomasville. Mrs. Walker graduated Thomasville High School and attended and graduated from
Macon Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Walker married Nevin Lloyd Walker on July 21, 1972 in Thomasville. Mrs. Walker was a
registered nurse at Archbold Medical Center here in Thomasville. Mr. Walker and their four children survive along with their
two grandchildren. Mrs. Walker passed away, July 22, 2010 at Archbold Medical Center. Survivors include, her husband, Nevin
Lloyd Walker of Thomasville; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael Walker and Kelly of Chipley, FL; her daughter and son-in-law,
Mollie Carruth and Lee of Thomasville; her son, Matthew Walker of Tampa, FL; and her daughter, Megan Walker of Thomasville;
her two grandchildren, Aidan Carruth and Liam Carruth both of Thomasville.
WALKER, Fannie L. Meriweather Walker
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 2, 2011)
Mrs. Fannie L. Meriweather Walker, 73, of Homerville, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011, at South Georgia Medical
Center after an illness. "Red" or Susie" as she was affectionately known was born September 24, 1938 in Waycross to the late
Robert Ford Meriweather and Catherine Denton Meriweather. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and
was a longtime, faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Homerville. She served as church secretary for many
years and president of the Senior Choir until her health failed. She was also a member of organizations including the Women in
White, Love In Action and the NAACP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Walker. Survivors include daughters,
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Janie M. Robinson of Hampton, VA Cynthia M. Gray (Miles) of Columbus, Malcolm Meriweather (Tammy), Joann M. Lacey
(Alexander) and Connie F. Meriweather all of Homerville; 13 grandchildren including two she raised, Geoffrey Johnson and
Joseph Meriweather and granddaughter, Kianna Meadows; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Clara M. Harris, Ethel
Meriweather, Rose Brown (Roscoe), John Meriweather, Lee Vertis Meriweather (Juanita), Juanita Gordon (Gregory), Carolyn
Swinson (David) and Sylvester Meriweather; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives. A celebration of life
service was held Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Lighthouse Assembly of God. Interment was in Pine Forest Cemetery. Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville served the family.
WALKER, Floyd L. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 25, 1955)
Floyd L. Walker, 75, died at his home at Aucilla Monday. He was born in Jefferson County. The funeral services were at
Elizabeth Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon.
WALKER, Glenn Eugene Walker Sr.
(Abstracted from the March 28, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Glenn Eugene Walker Sr., age 70, of Waycross, died Wednesday (March 26, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He
was born in Waycross to the late Marcus Earl and Myrtice Inez Thrift Walker and lived here all of his life. He was retired from
CSX Railroad where he started as a fireman, then worked in the car shop and retired from the paint shop. After his retirement
he worked as a bailiff with the Ware County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years. He was a member of Winona Park United
Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one
brother, Archie Carroll Walker. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Powell Walker, of Waycross; 2 children, Mollie Walker
Howard, of St. Simons Island, and Glenn E. Walker Jr., of Miami, FL; 1 grandson, James Walker Howard, of St. Simons Island; 1
sister, Linda “Cookie” Herrin, of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a
later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Huel P. Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 6, 2010)
BLACKSHEAR, Huel Pauline Peacock Walker, 99, of Blackshear, passed away Monday afternoon (July 5, 2010) at her home in
Blackshear. She was born in Blackshear Nov. 28, 1910, daughter of the late Benjamin Martin and Georgie Kirby Peacock. Her
paternal great-great-grandfather, Benjamin James, was the namesake for Ben James Primitive Baptist Church in Hacklebarney.
Her paternal great-great-great-grandfather is one of two American Revolutionary soldiers buried at the Shiloh Cemetery in
Pierce County. On Nov. 29, 1933, she married Lyman Jackson Walker, who was a 1929 Blackshear High School classmate, at the
home of Colonel and Mrs. Warren Lott. She shared many joyful times with family and friends throughout her life as she visited
Tybee Beach, Savannah, St. Simons Island and Fernandina. A faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she
had a contagious smile and devotion for everyone in her path. She received her B. S. degree in Elementary Education from
Valdosta State University and a degree in Developing the Mentally Challenged from the University of Georgia. She was a
teacher and principal in the Pierce County Schools for 28 years. The last 16 years were spent in special education which she
pioneered in the Pierce County School system. In 1972, she was selected as "Special Education Teacher of the Year." She was a
ruling Elder in the Blackshear Presbyterian Church where she attended since she was 4 years old. She had the longest church
membership in the church at the time of her death (78 years). She was a devoted member of the church, a Bible scholar,
member of the choir, Sunday School teacher, president of the Women of the Church and a circle leader. She served as Youth
Advisor in the church and Savannah Presbytery, on the Worship, Christian Education and Witness committees, and was a
Commissioner to Savannah Presbytery. She was Spiritual Growth chairman for the Women of the Presbyterian Church of
Savannah Presbytery. She attended Synodical Training School for many years and graduated from the Savannah Presbytery's
School of the Laity at Epworth-by-the-Sea. Her dedication also extended to her membership in the Daughters of the American
Revolution, John Floyd Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society and the Tau chapter of which she and her daughter, Mary Lott
Walker, were the first mother-daughter members. She was a member of the Georgia Association of Retired Educators of
Pierce County, where she provided the devotional for many years as well as being the legislative chairperson for the
organization, the Exchange Club of Blackshear where she served as Book of Golden Deeds chairperson and provided the club
with a weekly "Thought for the Day," Parnasus Poetry Society, Waycross Community Concert Association, Pierce County
Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the Pierce County Historical and Genealogical Society. The "Huel Peacock
Walker Educator of the Year" award is presented each year at the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce banquet to an
outstanding classroom teacher in her honor. She was a published author and her work appeared in Delta Kappa Gamma
publications, Georgia Magazine, The Pierce Poet, Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, Walker, The Littleberry Bunchby
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Randall M. Walker Jr.; These Days and numerous other publications. She won second place in the Waycross Journal Herald
Poet's Corner Contest and won first place in Parnassus Poetry Society Poet's convention contest in 1988. As president of the
Blackshear High School class of 1929, an office she held throughout her life, she was awarded the Leadership, Inspiration and
Faithful Service honor by the class of 1929 on their golden anniversary in 1979. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband who passed away in 1986 after 53 years of marriage, Lyman Jackson Walker, a sister, Mildred Kirby
Peacock Talbert, of Phoenix, Ariz., a half-sister, Abbie Stephens Gibson, of Thomasville. Survivors include three daughters,
Mary Lott Walker, of Blackshear, Margaret Anne Walker Guss (husband Earl R. Guss Jr.), of Belleville, Ill., and Judith Elizabeth
Walker Duke (husband the Rev. James E. Duke Jr.), of Macon; five grandchildren, David Michael Guss, of Seattle, Wash., John
Walker Guss, of Hillsborough, N. C., Mary Elizabeth Guss Kiernan (husband Noel Kiernan), of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Mary
Margaret Duke, of Macon, the Rev. Rebecca Elizabeth Duke-Barton (husband the Rev. Garth Duke-Barton), of Whigham; five
great-grandchildren, Madison Walker Kiernan and Liam Russell Kiernan, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Daniel James Duke-Barton,
Susannah Elizabeth Duke-Barton and Samuel Aaron Duke-Barton, of Whigham; a sister, Anne Peacock Bishop Gorman Wiser, of
Katy, Texas; a half-sister, Jean Peacock Henson, of Baytown, Texas; a nephew, Alvin Walker Jr. (wife Pam), of Blackshear; and
many other loving nieces and nephews along with a faithful friend, Melba Whitley. The funeral will be held 11 o'clockWednesday
morning at the Blackshear Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James E. Duke Jr., the Rev. Dr. Jesse Truvillion and the Rev. Jann
Briscoe officiating. Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock this
evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Blackshear
Presbyterian Church, 432 Main St., Blackshear, Ga. 31516, or to Hospice Satilla, Hospice House 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross,
Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.pearsondial.com Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Imogene Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Imogene M. Walker, age 85 passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Perry. Imogene was born November 2, 1927 in
Florala, Alabama to the late Lucious Moss and the late former Corina Cawthon. She had lived in Perry most of her life. She was a
Baptist by faith. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, walking in the woods, hunting arrowheads, and keeping her
grandkids. She is survived by 2 sons: David (Brenda) Moss of Perry, and Kenneth Wayne Walker of Perry; 2 daughters Ramona
(Wesley) Parker and Barbara (Tommy) Denmark both of Perry; and one sister: Ethel Carnell of Jacksonville; 16 grandchildren
and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Lloyd Nolan Walker; 2 brothers: Henry and Charles Moss; and 2
sisters: Clara Belle Clark and Jeanette Moses. Graveside-Services will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 = at Woodlawn
Cemetery. No Visitation will be held.
WALKER, infant son Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 18, 1955)
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker wish to extend to them their sincere sympathy in the loss of their infant son Sunday
night.
WALKER, Iris Dee Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Iris Dee (Wilson) Walker, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, completed life's mission and ended her
journey in this world to join her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the age of 84. Iris
Dee was an extraordinary lady, well respected and admired by all who knew her. She set a great example for all of us with her
strength of character, dignity, and integrity, as well as her gentle love and kindness. Although she faced many trials in her life,
she was unwavering in looking to her Lord and the Word of God for strength and guidance. Iris Dee lived her final day, in the
comfort of her own home with her loving family by her side. Over the years, she courageously fought several serious
complications of declining health with an indomitable spirit, uncomplaining fortitude, and remarkable sense of humor. Iris Dee
was a devout Christian. Her faith and unyielding love for her Lord held strong throughout her life. For years she was an active
member of the First Baptist Church where she served in leadership roles for many age groups as choir director and Sunday
School teacher. Though our family will miss her... we will rejoice because she is now celebrating with her Lord for a job well
done. Iris Dee was born in Perry, Florida, on September 17, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Taylor County. Her passing
follows a vital life full of love, graciousness, and conviction that was shared with her family and cherished friends. Truly a steel
magnolia, an icon of southern elegance and strength, Iris Dee's legacy will be felt alongside the many people whose lives she has
influenced over eight decades. Miss Iris was always known for her determined spirit, willingness to listen to a friend's problem,
and staying updated on the latest educational an political issues. Remembering Iris Dee was to know her emphasis on the details,
especially regarding the proper usage and command of the English language. As the Lord holds her safe in His arms, her loved
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ones will be comforted knowing that she is free from pain and resting peacefully in Heaven where she is reunited with her
family and friends. With her family, trust rests in the Lord and His promise of "the resurrection of the dead and the life of the
world to come". In many respects, Iris Dee's life represented a passing of an era. She graduated from Taylor County High
School in 1945. During her high school years, she was Cheerleader Captain, Basketball Team Captain, played baritone, and class
president for three years. In college, she was quite an athlete; water skiing, playing, coaching, and refereeing both high school
and college basketball games. She played intramurals soccer and field hockey, taught freshman swimming, and concert band. She
lettered in basketball and one year was named Miss Florida Basketball. She was versitile in her athletic abilities and while
attending Florida State University she gained a well-earned reputation as a swimmer and on the swimming demonstration
ensemble, Spanish Web artist and trapeze performer in the first FSU Flying Circus. Iris Dee was also selected as on of the
twelve most beautiful girls at FSU. In 1949, she graduated from Florida State University with a degree from the School of
Education. She began the first two years of her teaching and coaching career in Suwannee County followed by a year in
Lafayette County before returning to Taylor County. She obtained additional certifications in English, history and music. Mrs.
Walker directed the Taylor County High School Glee Club which produced several musicals and performed on television. She
returned to Florida State University to further her education receiving Master Degrees in Guidance and Counseling and
Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership in 1967. She was an avid "Seminole". As a dedicated teacher and
counselor for over forty-two years with the public school system, Iris Dee impacted many lives. She inspired generations of
students through her generosity of spirit and unflagging concern for their welfare an future success. As the Director of
Guidance for Taylor County High School she also served on the adjunct staff at North Florida Junior College and with special
programs for Florida State University. She received numerous awards of distinction for her years of stellar service to Florida
State University, University of Florida, West Point Military Academy, Annapolis Military Academy, and the Air Force Academy.
She assisted with the Florida Forest Festival Queen's Pageant and also served as a beauty pageant judge for Valdosta State
University and the University of West Florida. Although, Iris Dee will be remembered for her style and grace, she will also be
remembered for her love of music. Other than God and her family being her main focus, music was her true passion. For thirtyfive years during and after her professional career, she extended her enthusiasm and love for music to others by teaching piano
to students of all ages. Miss Iris touched many lives and left us all with many great memories and wonderful stories. She
thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent with the students she loved so dearly. She took pride when her students scored superior
in competitions or were awarded music scholarships. Iris Dee's unwavering commitment and devotion was to her family with
whom she shared her inspiration and wisdom and provided guidance and support in all facets of their lives. Her life was centered
on God and the lights of her life; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who called her Dee Dee. She was the
involved and doting mother and grandmother who loved them immeasurably and the vital thread that bound our family. We were
always proud to call her our mother. Some of Dee Dee's favorite times were when she was strong enough to play the piano with
them and sing. She loved talking and listening to them, but above all, she loved just "being in their presence". These special
times were the ones she treasured above all, and her family thanks the Lord that he gave them this extra time to spend with
her before He welcomed her to take her place in Heaven with Him and her loved ones. The family extends warm and profound
gratitude to her doctors and caregiver, Angela Grambling, First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church and
numerous others who were very attentive and personable to the needs of the family and visitors, by providing their warm,
loving, professional care and support to Mama during her long and complicated illness. A special thank you is extended to the
many friends who have supported our family with their love, prayers, generosity, and other expressions of sympathy. We shall
continue to remind ourselves, and others who share our grief, to live the rest of our lives in a way that will lead us to His
presence. Iris Dee Walker was preceded in death by her parents, W.D. and Edrie (Kemp) Wilson, Sr., her former husband of
twenty-five years, Tobie Walker. She leaves behind two daughters, Angela Dee (Walker) Poppell (Phillip) of Titusville, FL, Iris
Regina (Walker) Capps (Robert) of Mexico Beach, FL, a brother; W. D. Wilson (Mary Jane) of Perry, FL, her grandchildren,
Hayley Poppell Mahaffey (J.J.) of Crawfordville, FL, Lauralynn Poppell Hudgins (David) of Titusville, FL, Phillip Poppell and Rhett
Poppell, Titusville, FL, Jenna Chesser and Callie Capps of Mexico Beach, FL, her great-grandchildren, Lawson Mahaffey and Baye
Mahaffey of Crawfordville, FL, and many loved nieces and nephews. A celebration of Iris Dee's life will be held on Thursday,
December 22, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Perry. A private graveside service will also be held. Those wishing to make
donations may make them to the St Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN in memory of her name.
WALKER, Ivey Russell Walker
(Abstracted from the 9 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ivey Russell “Rusty” Walker, age 52, died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Waycross after an
extended illness. He was a native of Ware County, but most recently resided in Blackshear. He was a former self-employed
carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivey Walker. Survivors include 1 daughter, Michelle Solomon of Waycross; 1
son, Johnathan Walker of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, James, Summer and Madison Solomon; his mother, Barbara Stone Walker
of Blackshear; 4 brothers, Ricky (Ellen) Walker of Hoboken and Chester (Liz) Walker, Donald (Kristy) Walker, and Randy
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Walker all three of Blackshear; 2 sisters, Sheila Smith (Jerry Murray) and Becky Walker both of Jacksonville, FL; and
numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Monday at Bridge Community Church in Blackshear. Interment will follow in High
Bluff Cemetery in Brantley County. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
WALKER, J. H. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 24, 1962)
J. H. Walker, a former Cherry Lake resident died in Jacksonville Sunday. Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mary Ruth
Walker; one son, A. J. Walker, and a number of grandchildren.
WALKER, J. Maxine Walker
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, June 27, 2012)
Mrs. J. Maxine Walker, 55, of Statenville passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1956 in
Valdosta to the late M. Eugene and J. Jewell Folsom. She was a R.N. employed with home health care, helping others at their
home. She was preceded in death by a brother Ruehl Folsom, a son, Sean-Michael Walker, and a grandson Nathanule Walker.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Hunter of Statenville; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Jose Cabrera of Statenville; son
and daughter-in-law, Clancy and Lisa Walker of Nashville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Michele Hunter of Valdosta;
grandchildren, Joshua and Francisca Cabrera, Christopher Cabrera, Alejandro Cabrera, Kylie Clifton, Amber Walker, Chloe
Hunter, Isabel Hunter, Daniel Ingram, Taylor Young, KC Andren; great-grandchild, Gabriela Cabrera; nephew, Daniel Folsom; and
nieces, Stephanie Folsom and Angela Folsom. As per her wishes she was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later
date. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory of Valdosta is serving the family
WALKER, James Davidson Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 4, 1970)
LIVE OAK- Funeral services for James Davidson Walker, age 25, of Rte. 3, who died Saturday at his residence of natural
causes were held Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery. He was a student at Valdosta, GA
State College where he was working on a master’s degree in education. He received his undergraduate degree from VSC in 1969
and worked on the campus newspaper and was a resident hall advisor. Before entering VSC, he was a student at North Florida
Junior College in Madison where he was a member of the Student Government Association and chairman of the homecoming
parade.
WALKER, James Mitchell Walker
(Abstracted from the 14 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Mitchell “Mikey” Walker, age 64, died Tuesday (Sept. 13, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a
native and lifelong resident of Waycross and member of Jamestown Baptist Church. He also retired as an electrician from CSX
Transportation following 20 years of employment. He was a son of the late J.D. Walker and Thelma Bennett Walker. He is
survived by his wife. Shirley Ann Walker of Waycross; 2 daughters, Christy Ann Walker of Patterson and Janet Lee (Danny)
Sullivan of Jesup; 1 son, James Mitchell (Mysti) Walker Jr. of Patterson; 6 grandchildren, Macy White, Walker (Taylor) White,
Austin Sullivan, Allison Sullivan, Addyson Walker and Brylee Walker; 4 sisters, Gloria Cribb of Waycross, Toni (Joe) Fleming of
Waycross, Pam (Eddie) Smith of Blackshear, and Brenda (Stevie) Foreman of Blackshear; 1 brother, David (Margie) Walker of
Harriett’s Bluff; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Music Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
WALKER, James Robert Walker
(Abstracted from the 7 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Robert Walker, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Friday (April 1, 2016) in Ponte
Vedra, FL. He recently celebrated his 85th birthday. He was born March 26, 1931 to the late William Benard Walker and Ola
Maude Dixon Walker, and he was the second oldest of four of their children, who also included Elizabeth Carol Blount, Mary
Jewnell Eichelberger and William Benard Walker Jr. He had a long career serving his country in the United States Army. He
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 1962 by the Secretary of Defense, and he retired as a sergeant major in 1970. After
serving in the military, he had a successful second career rising to the position of Executive Administrative Officer to the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and was honored with retirement in 1994. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,
Velma Sue Walker; son, James Robert (Eva Elizabeth) Walker Jr., daughter, Belinda Sue (John A.) Jones, son, Christopher
Ephraim (Noriko) Walker; 3 wonderful grandchildren, Jason A. (Wendy) Walker, Hannah Akiko Walker and Audrey Maruta
Walker; and 3 great-grandchildren, Caroline Taylor Walker, Matthew Joseph Walker and Blake Alexander Walker; and other
cousins, nieces and nephews. He loved the beauty of the Appalachian Valley, particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains where his
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ashes will be laid to rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of James Robert Walker is requested to the Michael
J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
WALKER, Jeff James Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 24, 1956)
Jeff James Walker of Lafayette County died in a hospital at Branford Sunday. He is survived by his wife, eight sons and three
daughters. Two of the sons, Russell Walker and Von Walker, live in Madison.
WALKER, Jeffery Hilton Walker
(Abstracted from the 19 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
NAHUNTA — Jeffery “Jeff” Hilton Walker, age 58, of Nahunta, died Tuesday (Nov. 17, 2015) at his residence after a brief
illness. Born in Waycross, he was the son of Sidney Hilton Walker of Blackshear, and the late Joseph Columbus Walker. He was
also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Beatrice Hilton, and his paternal grandparents, Willis and Emma
Walker. He served in the United States Air Force and was a machinist for Precision Metals. He was of the Baptist faith and
loved fast cars, watching sports and playing video games. He was a loving and friendly person who was well thought of by many
people. Survivors include his son, Stetson Stegall of Nahunta; his mother, Sidney Hilton Walker of Blackshear; 1 brother,
Michael Walker of Dade City, FL; 1 sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn (Rob) Taylor of Blackshear; 4 nieces and nephews, Andrew
Walker and Lindsay Walker, both of Powder Springs, Ragen Taylor and Carsen Taylor, both of Blackshear; several aunt, uncles
and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made in his honor to a charity of one’s choice.
WALKER, Jimmie Lee Holton Walker
(Abstracted from the October 28, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jimmie Lee Holton Walker, 80, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (Oct. 26, 2013) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born
in Madison, Fla. Oct. 27, 1932, she spent her childhood in Perry, FL, before moving to Jacksonville, FL, where she lived for many
years. She and her family moved to Patterson in 1971 where she spent the past 42 years. She was a loving, caring person who
lived her life totally in service to others. These traits led her to open the Walker Home Care Center which she operated from
1993 until 2011. She was a member of Laura Chapel Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin Daniel and Myrtle
Francis Millikin Holton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Benjamin Walker, and by all of her brothers and
a sister. Survivors include 2 sons, Robert B. Walker, of High View, WV, and Tommy E. Walker, of Patterson; 3 grandchildren,
Benjamin Walker, David Walker and Katheryn Walker; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will
be Monday at the Walker Family Cemetery, 5991 Trudie Road, Patterson. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to
Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of
the arrangements.
WALKER, Joe Walker
(Abstracted from the 27 January 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Joe “Lewis” Walker, age 80, of Blackshear, died Sunday (Jan. 25, 2015) at his daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
He was born in Pierce County to the late Robert Walker and Kate Davis Walker. He made Pierce County his home for the
majority of his life. He was self-employed for many years as an accomplished sheet rock finisher and painter. He loved sports
and fishing. He was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Gary
Walker and Jeff Walker, six brothers and sisters, Lamar Walker, Claude Walker, Juanita Cox, Franklin Walker, Bertie Jo
Walker and T. Chris Walker, and three step-sisters, Mary Ella Johnson, Geraldine Burns and Bernis Manning. He is survived by
his wife Carolyn Youmans Walker, of Blackshear; 3 daughters, Donna Felicia Walker, of Blackshear, Maria Walker Sumner, of
Blackshear, Amy Walker Charette, of Blackshear; 1 son, Terry (Donna) Walker, of Indiana; his grandchildren, Leslie (Tiffany)
Sumner, Kera Sumner, Taylor Driggers, Cole Driggers, Peyton Driggers, Christy Walker, Jessica Walker, Tammy Walker, Karly
Walker; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clyde Walker, Cecil (Linda) Walker; 4 sisters, Wanda (Buck) Gill, Betty (Walker)
Driggers, Mary Trook, Sarah (Don) Shaffer, 4 step-sisters, Joyce Chancey, Lois (Ed) Foster, Doris (Gene) Roberson, Evelyn
(Joe) Taylor; a sister-in-law, Betty Manning; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be
Saturday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Family and friends are being received at his daughter’s residence, 1013 Jackson St.,
Blackshear. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
WALKER, John Randall Walker, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 17, 1956)
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John Randall Walker, Jr., 53, of Blackshear, GA, solicitor general of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, died in a Waycross Hospital
last Saturday morning, He served two terms in the Georgia Legislature, and elected when 21 years old, was the body’s youngest
member. He was a son of former Congressman J. R. Walker, of Valdosta, and a half-brother to Dan Walker, Mrs. D. A. McKinnon,
Jr., and Mrs. A. W. Ralls, all formerly of Madison.
WALKER, Joseph Columbus Walker
(Abstracted from the 12 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Joseph Columbus Walker, age 83, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (June 10, 2015) at Mayo Health System in Waycross.
Born in Patterson July 8, 1931, he lived in Nahunta for many years before moving back to Pierce County several years ago. He
was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict for which he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He
was a retired office manager for OREMC and gave credit to the late Sam Dubose for being very influential in his life with his
bookkeeping career. To Mr. Walker, family was everything and always came first, but he also found time to enjoy playing golf
and coaching little league sports. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Willis and Emma Davis
Walker. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Inez Ivey, IvaLee Gill, Claris Sweat and Laverne Shipes, and by all four
of his brothers, Preston Walker, Leston Walker, Horace Walker and Owen Walker. Survivors include his wife of 62 years,
Sidney Hilton Walker, of Blackshear; his daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn (Rob) Taylor, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Michael Walker, of
Dade City, FL, and Jeff Walker, of Nahunta; 1 sister, Dorothy Jeffers, of Dover, FL; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Walker, Lindsay
Walker, Stetson Stegall, Ragen Taylor and Carsen Taylor; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service
will be Friday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials may be made to Central
Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA 31501 or to a charity of one’s choosing. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Larry Donnell Walker, Sr.
(Abstracted from the 6 September 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)
Mr. Larry Donnell Walker, Sr., born in Hazelhurst on July 4 1950, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2016, in Albany
GA. He leaves to mourn his wife of 19 years Balarie Elaine Walker; four children, Larry Jr., Vashon, Stacey, and Faresia; 7
grandchildren, 4 sisters, Shirl, Eugenia, Qwen, and Daffernese; 3 brothers, Ronell, Charles and Donald; and a host of other
relatives. The funeral will be Saturday, September 3, 2016. Repast will be at Bennett Tabernacle Church on Martin Luther King,
Jr. Drive in Hazlehurst, GA. Thornton Funeral Home will be in charge of all the arrangements.
WALKER, Lena Emelyn Sweat Walker
(Abstracted from the 28 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lena Emelyn Sweat Walker, age 82, of Patterson, passed away Monday (Oct. 26, 2015) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.
Born in Patterson July 18, 1933, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a homemaker and was a member of Laura
Chapel Baptist Church. She loved to work in her yard and tend to her plants and flowers. She loved her family and was the
strength behind her children. She was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lena Thornton Sweat. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Willie W. Walker, a son, John David Haire, and four brothers, Claude Sweat, Carl Sweat, Burney Sweat
and James Sweat. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Diane Lowman of Hortense; 3 sons, Robert Haire of Waycross, Ronald
(Denise) Haire and Roy Evan (Natalie) Walker all of Patterson; 1 step-daughter, Marcell (Michael) Bennett of Woodbine;
Patterson; 1 step-son, Freddy (Debbie) Walker of St. Marys; 2 sisters, Lydia Nell Mills of Montgomery, AL, and Mary Grace
Hancock of Virginia; 1 brother, Tommy (Mary Ruth) Sweat, of Patterson; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Laura
Chapel Cemetery.
WALKER, Miss Lucile Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 2, 1947)
Funeral services for Miss Lucile Walker, who died suddenly in her home here Wednesday afternoon, will be held this morning at
the Walker home. Interment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Miss Walker is survived by her mother, Mrs. M. L. Walker of this
city, one brother, Mr. Dan Walker, of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. D. A. McKinnon, Jr., of Albuquerque, NM and Mrs. Arthur Ralls,
Jr., of Gadsden, AL, and a half-brother, J. R. Walker, of Blackshear, GA and other relatives. The deceased spent her girlhood
days in Madison. She was graduated from the Florida State College for Women. She served the Red Cross in India during the
recent war.
WALKER, Margaret Ruth Walker
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 27 September 2015)
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PINETTA: Margaret Ruth Walker, age 77, died Sunday in Pinetta. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Beggs
Funeral Home, with burial at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. She was born in Swainsboro, GA and moved to Pinetta in 1964 from
Jacksonville, FL. She worked as a LPN at Madison County Memorial Hospital, Senior Citizens, Tri- County Medical Center,
Greenville, and as a Secretary at O&I Paper Mill. She is survived by 3 sons: Wayne (Karen) Vickers of Pinetta, David (Debra)
Vickers of Madison, and Deke (Lori) Walker of Pinetta. 1 daughter: Tecla Pulliam (Shawn) of Pinetta; 1 brother: Tommy Corbett
of Anderson SC; 1 sister: Sybil (Roger) Powell of Pinetta; 10 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
WALKER, Mary Elizabeth Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 10, 1950)
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Walker, 73, wife of J. E. Walker, died at their home at Cherry Lake, Friday, February 3. Survivors are the
husband, Mr. J. E. Walker; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Knight and Mrs. Linda McLondon, both of Jacksonville; and Mrs. H. L.
Walker, of Tallahassee; two brothers, Messrs. J. R. Knight, of Nashville, GA and J. M. King, of Jacksonville, and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at Long Bridge Primitive Baptist Church near Nashville, GA.
WALKER, Myrtie E. Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Myrtie E. Walker, age 90, formerly of Perry, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011, in Clinton, SC. A graveside
service will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens on Thursday, September 22, 2011.
WALKER, Nan Hickox Walker
(Abstracted from the October 20, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Nan Hickox Walker, of Granite Quarry, age 95, passed away Saturday (Oct. 18, 2014) at home. She was one of 11 children and
the first daughter born after six sons to William Harley Hickox and Annie Eliza Henderson Hickox, of Hoboken. She attended
the local schools having received her high school diploma at Manor High School June 4, 1937. She married Oliver Walker June
12, 1937 in Pierce County. The family lived in the southeast Georgia area until 1961 when they moved to Rockwell, NC. At the
time of her death, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwell. After graduating from high school and marrying her
husband, she taught school in a one room school house located in Pierce County. Preceding the births of her four daughters she
worked for the Kenwin Shop as the credit manager and J.C. Penney in their accounting department in Waycross. Following the
family's move to North Carolina, she retired Aug. 1, 1974 from her position as secretary-treasurer and office manager of
Walker Industries, Inc. located in Rockwell, NC. She continued to own and operate the Walker Mobile Home Park on Highway 52
in Granite Quarry, NC. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Oliver, and their daughters, Janis Kaye Walker,
Olivia Walker Mullis and Elaine Walker Andrews, her parents, William Harley Hickox and Annie Eliza Henderson Hickox,
brothers, J. Estes Hickox, J. Claude Hickox, J.D.“Jake” Hickox, Homer L. Hickox, Oscar J. Hickox, Morris H. Hickox, Cecil F.
Hickox, sisters, Cleo E. Hickox Coldiron and Carrie Lee Hickox Trull. She is survived by 1 daughter, Anne Oliver (Bunny) Walker,
of Granite Quarry, NC.; her niece, Lee G. Hall, of Concord, NC.; her brother, Harley V. “Sonny” Hickox, of Pineville, LA; 2
granddaughters, Andrea A. (Richard) Jones, of Benson, NC, Jennifer A. (Brian) Kremer, of Wynnewood, PA; 3 greatgrandchildren, Ryan Jones, of Raleigh, NC, Haley Jones of Benson, NC., and Harley Kremer, of Wynnewood, PA; 2 great-nieces,
Rachael S. (Christopher) Dorton, of Richland, WA, MichaelRose (Earnest “Trey” III) Bostick, of Concord, NC; 1 great-greatgrand-niece, Erin S Dorton, of Richland, WA; and one great-great nephew, Elijah E. Bostick, of Concord, NC; 10 nephews, 13
nieces, 47 great-nieces and nephews and 64 great-great-nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at First Baptist Church,
Rockwell, Thursday. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 756, Rockwell, NC, in the name of Nan H. Walker. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the family.
WALKER, Norman Walker Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 5, 2008)
Norman Walker Jr., was born March 28, 1928 in Ray City, GA and died November 2, 2008. Services will be Wednesday,
November 5 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. He served his country in the
Korean War as Sergeant First Class in the Army of the United States. As a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, he made
combat jumps. He retired from Owens-Illinois Paper, Clyatteville, GA. He is survived by his 5 children, who were blessed to have
such a wonderful father: Barbara (Kenny) Strickland of Crawfordville; Allan (lann) Walker, of Hahira, GA; Cheryl (David)
Ballenger of Madison; Vicky Hill of Pinetta; and James Walker of Pinetta; 1 brother, Robert (Robbie Nell) Walker of Pinetta; 2
sisters, Elizabeth Haraz of Pinetta and Edith Tyre of Jasper. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a
host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Buchanan Walker; his parents, James Norman Walker
and Bertie Mathis Walker; a brother, Charles Walker; and sisters, Mildred Guess and Fleeta Cole.
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WALKER, Orva F. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 14, 1958)
WEBB CITY, MO. - Orva F. Walker, 81, retired machinist died Wednesday at his home in Neck City, MO, where he had been ill
the past three months. He resided there 10 years, following a 20 year period of residence in Madison County. He lived in Webb
City many years prior to his retirement. Mr. Walker was born October 17, 1876 in Iowa, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Walker. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Walker, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Baltzell, of Webb City, MO and
Mrs. Louella Lamb, of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Pearsall, of Drayton Plains, MI; Mrs. Myrtle Stevens, of Pontiac, MI; one
brother, Edgar Walker, of Drayton Plains, MI and Tarpon Springs, FL; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday March 8.
WALKER, Patricia Frances Walker
(Abstracted from the February 18, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Patricia Frances Walker, age 62, of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in
Waycross, following an extended illness. Born in Folkston, she was the daughter of William Z. Turner and Frances Hilton Turner
Mishoe. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Mercer. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Community
Church, she loved sewing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Noah Walker, of
Hoboken; 1 daughter, Reba (James) Whitley, of Hoboken; 3 grandchildren, Dakota Whitley, Madeline Whitley and Daniel
Whitley; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, W.T. (Sue) Turner, of St. George, Carlos (Gloria) Mishoe, of Racepond, Benjy Mishoe, of
North Carolina, J.D. (Gail) Turner, of Hickox; 2 sisters, Linda Harris, of Raybon, and Alveda Nevitt, of Florida; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Friday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WALKER, Patsy Callahan Walker
(Abstracted from the 15 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Patsy Callahan Walker, age 80, of Blackshear, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday
(Oct. 13, 2016) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, after a lengthy illness. Born in Waycross, Jan. 23, 1936,
Patsy lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Waycross High School and was a homemaker. She
joined the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Waycross (now Bible Heritage) at age 12. She was the daughter of the late Cleo
Albert Callahan and Alice Strickland Callahan. She was the president of the Pierce County Homemakers Club for 28 years. She
held district and state board positions for many years and was elected the Georgia State Homemaker in 1972. She loved being
involved in community service activities, doing volunteer work for the 4-H Clubs and chaperoning the Blackshear High School
Marching Band trips. She married the late Earl Lawrence Walker, of Blackshear, on Jan. 2, 1955 and made Pierce County their
home. She loved her Lord, church, family and friends and loved to cook and serve others. Survivors include her children, Ronald
L. Walker, Albert J. Walker and Millie K. Walker, all of Blackshear, and Patricia Walker Simmons and Scott Simmons of
Oglethorpe; two grandchildren, John Scott Simmons and Caroline Grace Simmons, both of Oglethorpe; one brother, Henry
Warren Callahan, of Saluda, NC and many other relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Bible Heritage Church on Albany
Avenue, Waycross. Interment will be in the Strickland Cemetery in Pierce County. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Phillip H. Walker Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 23 June 2015)
Phillip H. Walker Jr, 56, of Perry, FL, passed away June 23, 2015, after an extended illness. Phillip was born April 5, 1959 in
Tallahassee, FL, to Phillip Hillard Walker Sr. and Hilda (Falany) Walker. Phillip was of the Baptist Faith and was a veteran of the
United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his father Phillip Hillard Walker Sr. Phillip is survived by 3 children, Amanda
Walker, Trevor Walker, and Jacob Walker all of Montegut, LA; his mother Hilda Walker of Perry, 1 brother Bobby (Loris)
Walker of Jacksonville, and 1 sister Patricia (PG) Scott, of Perry, FL. A memorial service will be Thursday, June 25 at Southside
Baptist Church in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WALKER, Robbie Nell Sevor Walker
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Robbie Nell Sevor Walker was born on 12/31/1934 in Lee, Florida to John & Pauline Newsome Sevor. She grew up in Lee and
later moved to Madison at the age of 16 and then to Pinetta where she lived for the last 60 years. She worked for J. B. Davis in
Madison, Valdosta Cigar and Tobacco in Valdosta GA, and was co-owner and bookkeeper for Walker's Septic Tank. She was a
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member of Pinetta First Baptist Church. She was affectionately called Nell by many in the family and friends of her children
and grandchildren. She loved to work in her garden and grew beautiful flowers and loved sharing them with others and her
church family on Sundays. She was a wonderful and devoted mother to her children and caregiver to her husband. She is
survived by her 3 children, Cindy (Pat) Coody, David (Christine) Walker, and Glen (Alisha) Walker all of Pinetta; 2 sisters Lucille
Dickson & Gwen Hayes of Jacksonville; grandchildren Brett & Joe Walker, Daniel & Katie Walker, Jessica Roe, Wayne Letson; 2
great-grandchildren Ember Walker and Jackson Roe; a special cousin Pete Newsome; 3 sister-in-laws Liz Haraz, Blanche Sevor,
Ruth Walker; and too many loving and devoted nieces and nephews to list. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57
years, Robert Walker, her infant son, parents John & Pauline Sevor and brother Glen Sevor. Because of her love of flowers,
they will be accepted. Donations can also be made to Pinetta First Baptist Church Kitchen Remodeling fund or Big Bend
Hospice. Her funeral will be Friday, March 7, 2014 at Pinetta First Baptist Church.
WALKER, Robert Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 1, 1967)
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Walker and Miss Susan Walker left Monday for Mendenhall, MS, where they were called by the death of Mr.
Walker’s father. They were joined by their daughters, Miss Linda Walker of Niceville and Mrs. Pat Doyle and Mr. Doyle of
Pensacola for the trip to Mendenhall.
Elmer’s Notes: The obituary did not give Mr. Walker’s first name. I found it being Robert when I checked the Social Security
Death Index.
WALKER, Robert Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Nov 29th, 2011)
Robert Walker, age 77, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at his home in Pinetta. He was born in Ray City, Ga., on October 28,
1934, and moved to Madison County at the age of three and remained here all of his life. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of
17 and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. When he returned from service, he met and married Robbie Nell Sevor on May 13,
1955. They have three children and have been married for 56 years. He retired from Owens Illinois in 1972 and founded
Walker’s Septic Tank Service in 1972, where he worked until 2000 and then turned the business over to his sons. He was a
member and deacon of the Pinetta Baptist Church, Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department, the Madison Shrine Club, Madison Fox
Hunters Association and the Masonic Lodge #11. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Nell Walker; two sons: David Walker
(Christine) and Glen Walker (Alisha); one daughter, Cindy Coody (Pat); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one
sister, Elizabeth Haraz of Pinetta; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Walker of Pinetta, Gwen Hayes, and Lucille Dickson, both of
Jacksonville and Blanche Sever of Madison; a very special friend, Johnny Dobson; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Bertie Walker; one infant son; sisters: Mildred Guess, Fleeta Cole, and Edith
Tyre; and brothers: Charles Walker and Junior Walker. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Pinetta
First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Pinetta. The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. at Beggs
Funeral Home in Madison. Donations may be made to Pinetta Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 117, Pinetta, Florida 32350
or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WALKER, Robert Allen Walker Sr.
(Abstracted from the 23 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert “Bob” or “Bobby” Allen Walker Sr., age 74, of Brunswick, passed away Friday, (June 3, 2016) at Sears Manor Nursing
Home under hospice care. He was born July 13, 1941, in Branford, Fla., to Allen Fred and Florence Lois (Johnson) Walker. He is
survived by his daughter, Laura Walker (Jeffrey) Morrison of Brunswick; three grandchildren, Ansley, Walker and Laney
Morrison; his son, Robert Walker Jr., of Pasadena, CA; his nieces, Margaret Ann Cunningham of Ponce Inlet, FL, Phyllis (Mike)
Schmits of Chattanooga, TN, and Leah Powell McKay of Atlanta; a nephew, Robert Powell; and great-nieces, Beth Rice Shure of
Orlando, FL, Kristen Schmits Gavilanes of Gainesville, FL, and Sarah Beth and Caroline McKay; and great-nephew, Don Rice of
Gainesville, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Florence; two brothers, Warren and J.C. Walker; and two
sisters, Margaret Walker Goff and Beth Walker Koon. He graduated from Branford High School. At 16, he was in a tragic car
accident that took the lives of two of his best friends and left another friend injured. The accident left him in a coma for two
weeks and blind in his right eye. In spite of his injuries and concern for his future, he was able to graduate high school with the
support of his family and friends. He also earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in social welfare. During his
time in Tallahassee, he developed a strong devotion to the Seminoles and cheered for every sport the Seminoles played,
especially football. In his last days, hearing the FSU fight song would bring a smile to his face. After college, Bob moved to
Atlanta, where he interned with Goodwill Industries and met Jane McLeod, who he would later marry and who would have his
two children. From Atlanta he took a job in Waycross, where he developed a vocational rehabilitation center that provided job
skills training and employment support to those with developmental and physical disabilities. Waycross was his home for 30
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years. He was well-suited for this job because of his own physical limitations and dearly loved all those he worked with. The
rehabilitation center (“the Workshop”) hosted gospel sings over the years, which was the type of music that always brought
comfort to him. He was a Shriner and was affiliated with the Lions Club Camp for the Blind. He had a great sense of humor and
was known to his family for his unconditional love, and his gentle and kind spirit. In 2000, he moved to the Golden Isles of
Georgia and resided in St. Simons and Brunswick where he spent most of the last 16 years of his life. For a short period of time,
he lived in Dowling Park, FL, where he was able to be near his sister, Beth. He is now residing in his Heavenly home where his
sight has been completely restored and he is reunited with those loved ones who have gone before him. Until his family and
friends here on earth see him again, we remember a great father, granddaddy, uncle, friend and devoted alumni of the FSU
Seminoles. A memorial service will be Sunday in Branford, FL, at the Ephesus Advent Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks kindly for donations to be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund or the Ephesus Advent Christian Church.
WALKER, Ruby Mae Herndon Walker
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate November 2nd, 2011)
Ruby Mae Herndon Walker, 98, of Ray City died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on
August 7, 1913 in Cook County to the late James Berry Herndon and the late Emily Powell. She was a homemaker and member of
the Ray City United Methodist Church. She was the widow of William Penn " Bill" Walker who died in 1995 and was also preceded
in death by a daughter, Barbara Powell, who died in 2008. She is survived by 2 daughters: Betty Jo (Benji) Meeks of Ray City
and Brenda (Sidney) Hobbs of St. Augustine, FL; son: William P. Walker, Jr. of Ray City; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;
and a son-in-law: Elbert (Jan) Powell of Ray City. Funeral services were held Friday, October 28 at the Chapel of Lovein Funeral
Home. Internment followed in the Westview Cemetery.
WALKER, Russell B. Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Russell B. Walker, age 34, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 after injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on November 6, 1978 in Hahira, GA. He worked with his brother, Brian Walker at New South Construction. He
loved golf, fishing but most of all playing with his son "Gage". He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lucile
"Nannie Mae" Garner, paternal grandparents, L.G. & Mazie Walker and brother, Hutch Hutchinson. Survivors Include his son,
Russell "Gage" Walker, of Morven, GA; his mother & step-father, Rose & Tom Hutchinson, of Valdosta; father, James A.
Walker, of Lakeland; 5 brothers & sisters-in-law, Brian & Rhonda Walker, of Hahira, James M. & Crystal Walker, of Ray City,
GA, Steve & Angie Walker, of Valdosta, Donnie & Billie Jo Walker, of Clyattville, GA, Robert Walker, of Valdosta, W.D.
Hutchinson, of Valdosta; sister & brother-in-law, Jeannie & Bruce Griffin, of Valdosta; special niece and nephew: Kaira Walker,
Grant Walker along with several other nieces and nephews; very special friend and mother of their son, Chasity Walker, of
Morven, GA; uncles and aunts, Vara Lee Greene, of Gray, GA, Roy Lee & Jean Wilson, of Valdosta, Odie Wilson, of Valdosta, Phil
Shaw, of Valdosta, Mack Walker, of Tampa, FL, Sammy Walker, of Tampa, FL, and Ruby Walker, of Vancouver, Canada.
Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the
Walker family.
WALKER, Scott Walker
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 December 2009)
Mr. Scott Walker, 79, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at his residence. Graveside services were
Saturday, December 26, 2009, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, GA. Mr. Walker was born on December 13, 1930, in Ben
Hill County to the late Lewis N. and Lucille Patton Walker. He grew up in Fitzgerald, graduating from Fitzgerald High School in
1947. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and Liberty Baptist Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. He was a former resident
of Bulloch County, Pembroke, Atlanta, Cordele and Macon. Mr. Walker served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was former owner/operator of several businesses throughout his life and was a personal evangelist for over ten years at the
Atlanta Airport. Mr. Walker was a life-long member of the NRA and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife: Maxine
Walker of Douglas; sons and daughter-in-laws: Wendell and Patsy Walker of Lynchburg, VA and James Randall and Patty Walker
of Darien; daughter and son-in-law: Deborah Lynne and Keith Pittman of Fort Worth, TX; five grandchildren and a sister, Mary
Lewis Walker of Tifton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Yvonne Beasley Walker. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 752, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. Paulk Funeral Home of
Fitzgerald, GA was in charge of the final arrangements.
WALKER, Stella Sparks Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 21, 1967)
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Stella Sparks Walker, age 70, died Tuesday in the local hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County, GA and was the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Sparks. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. G.
W. Payne and Mar. Maude Hirer both of Lee and Mrs. Ruth Gibbs of Madison; four brothers, Clarence Sparks of Madison; J. B.
of Avon Park; Homer C. of Jacksonville and Hubert Sparks of Felton, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WALKER, Steve C. Walker, Jr.
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL April 24th, 2014)
Mr. Steve C. Walker, Jr., retired Jefferson County Property Appraiser and Farmer, died at his home on April 23, 2014. Funeral
service will be held April 26, 2014, at First Baptist Church, 325 Washington Street, Monticello, FL, followed by interment to
Roseland Cemetery. Mr. Walker was the son of Steve C. and Donia Clark Walker. He was born at his home and lived most of his
life in Monticello. He graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1950. He attended Florida State University prior to
enlisting in the Army during the Korean War. After his service in the Army, he attended the University of Florida. He
graduated with High Honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Mr. Walker’s love of farming led him to work at
Okapilco Plantation in Pavo, GA. After a few years, he returned to Monticello to follow in his father’s footsteps to become the
Jefferson County Property Appraiser for 32 years. He also farmed and had a love for growing watermelons. Upon retirement,
he enjoyed traveling to football games, visiting places he had never been before, cooking out, and hunting with his beloved bird
dogs. He did all this with his wide array of friends who ranged from infant to 100. Mr. Walker was a lifelong member of the
First Baptist Church of Monticello, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He belonged to the Kiwanis Club and
Property Appraiser’s Association. He was head of the Booster’s Club for Aucilla Christian Academy. He is survived by his son
Steve C. Walker, III, and daughter Cynthia Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Miriam Walker.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 325 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL. 32344. Beggs Funeral
Home, Monticello was in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Steve C. Walker, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 24, 1964)
Steve C. Walker, Sr., 82m of Monticello, county tax assessor for 32 years and farmer, died last Thursday and funeral services
were held Saturday. Among the large number of survivors is a sister, Mrs. Carrie Oglesby, of Greenville.
WALKER, Sydni Walker
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 30 December 2015)
Sydni Walker, age 15, of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born
June 21, 2000, in Valdosta, GA to Tony and Terri Walker. She was attending Crosspointe Church in Valdosta, and she was an
active member of the youth group of Soloman's Porch. She will always be remembered by her smile and fun loving personality.
She was a very active teenager, serving in various areas in Lowndes High School some to include: JV Cheerleader, Key Club,
Anchor Club, Beta Club, Class Cabinet, Bat Girl, and FCA. She loved all of her hobbies, but just simply spending time with family
& friends, reading and writing bible verses and watching the University of Georgia Bulldogs Football on TV were her favorites.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Wayne Gaskins, and paternal grandmother, Ruby Nell Walker.
Survivors include her parents, Tony & Terri Walker of Valdosta, GA; brother, Bryce Walker of Valdosta, GA; maternal
grandmother, Helen Gaskins of Hahira, GA; paternal grandfather, Carlton Walker of Valdosta, GA; uncles, Wayne Gaskins, Jr.,
of Hahira, GA, Raymond Walker of Hahira, GA, & Eric Walker of Valdosta, GA; aunts and uncles, Diane and Keith Reese of
Valdosta, GA, Amiee Godwin of Valdosta, GA, and Jackie Atkins of Atlanta, GA; special great aunt, Shirley Ambrose of The
Villages, FL; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, January 3, 2016 at
Crosspointe Church with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. To help celebrate the life of Sydni friends are asked to
wear either University of Georgia colors, Lowndes Viking colors or bright colors to the service. Music Funeral Services,
Valdosta, is serving the Walker family.
WALKER, T.W. Walker, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 June 2010)
Services for T.W. Walker, Jr. were Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at McRae First Baptist Church. Graveside services were at Carver
Baptist Church cemetery in Coffee County. Walker, age 79 passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Coliseum Medical Center
in Macon. He was the son of the late Thomas Wesley and Mary Hutto Walker, Sr. of Douglas and was married to Caleen Hersey
Walker. He was a member of McRae First Baptist Church and a Banker for 52 years, retiring from the Bank of Lumber City,
continuing on their Board of Directors. Survivors include his wife: Caleen Hersey Walker of Helena; 3 children: Angie Eaton of
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Brunswick; Holly Jones of Eastman; Wesley Walker of Nashville, GA; 7 grandchildren: Chase, Zach, Casey, Andrew, Jamie
Michael, Spencer and Stetson; and several nieces and nephews. Lowe’s Funeral Home of Helena has charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Thelma Bennett Walker
(Abstracted from the September 11, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A funeral for Thelma Bennett Walker was Wednesday at Jamestown Baptist Church. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WALKER, Vivian Edwards Walker
(Abstracted from the 14 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Well-known Waycrossan and great pillar of the community Vivian Edwards Walker, age 82, received her eternal healing on
Friday (Sept. 9, 2016) after an extended illness at Baptist Village Retirement Center. Vivian Edwards, as she was affectionately
and best known, was born on Oct. 8, 1933 to the late Alonzo G. Edwards Sr. and Louise McClain Edwards. Prior to her illness, she
was a very active member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and retired in 2008 from the Waycross Board of Education. In
1987, she became the founder and director of the Supplemental Mission. Her dedicated service led to many years of feeding
Waycross and Ware County’s elderly, hungry, homeless and sick and shut-in residents. She was also preceded in death by her
youngest son, Michael R. Walker Sr.; two brothers, Alonzo G. Edwards Jr. and Eddie Edwards; two sisters, Dorothy Edwards and
Albertha Edwards; three step-sisters, Pearl Hicks, Lula Mae Hall and Mary Wingate); and a step-brother, Lawrence Barkerbay.
She was formerly married to Freeman Walker Sr., and together they had eight children. She leaves her blessed heritage and
legacy of love to her seven devoted children, Carolyn L. (Henry) Walker of Waycross, Diane E. Walker of Jonesboro, Freeman
(Velma) Walker Jr. of Waycross, Ronald C. (Aldena) Walker of Toano, VA, Debra W. (Leonard) Coley of Upper Marlboro, MD,
Clisher L. (Steven) Harmon of Schertz, TX, and Jeanine W. (Warren) Carter of Clinton, MD; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grand’s; 5
aunts; and a host of cousins and other family. Music Funeral Home handled the arrangements. The family will also receive
friends at 1206 Elizabeth St. Celebration services will be Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 864 Oak St.
WALKER, W. A. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 19, 1969)
W. A. “Bill” Walker, age 66, died here suddenly Wednesday. Funeral will be Friday September 26 th at Beggs Funeral Home with
burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
WALKER, W. J. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 20, 1937)
W. J. Walker, well known citizen of the San Pedro section of Madison County, died at the hospital in Thomasville at one o’clock
Tuesday morning The body was brought back to the old home and funeral services held there Tuesday afternoon, Interment
followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Walker was 63 years of age at time of death. Besides his family and other relatives, he
leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn his loss.
WALKER, Wayne Russell Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 18 June 2014)
Wayne Russell Walker, age 73, of Madison, passed away quietly on June 13, 2014, at the Margaret Dozier Hospice House in
Tallahassee, FL. Wayne was born on September 2, 1940, in Trenton, FL. His parents moved to Madison where he grew up and
spent his entire adult life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Audrey (Asbell) Walker. Mr. Walker is survived
by his wife of 51 years, Gayle Caldwell Walker, 1 daughter Jayne Walker (David) Harbin, of Valdosta, GA and 2 granddaughters,
Ashton and Anna Catherine Harbin, 1 brother Dale Walker of Tallahassee and 1 sister Linda Latta of Madison, along with several
nieces and nephews. Wayne was a star athlete at Madison High School having played several different sports. He along with
three other students set a track record that has not been broken to this day. Following graduation, he worked for 43 years at
the paper mill in Clyattville, GA in a variety of positions. Wayne was a member of the Army Reserve where he served as a
Tanker. He was a Charter Member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he contributed his many talents and skills constructing
the sanctuary. He was instrumental in placing the steeple on the church. He also helped to complete the education building
where he served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. He served as a Carpenter for Christ at several different
locations. Wayne was proud of his heritage, which was Native American, from both paternal and maternal sides of his family. He
loved and respected the natural world around him, which gave him knowledge of the flora, fauna, geology, and hydrology of the
Suwannee River from the Okefenokee Swamp to Troy Springs. He taught his grandchildren to love nature as much as he loved it.
A Memorial Service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to
Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
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WALKER, William Howard Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
William Howard Walker, 70, of Lafayette County, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his home following an extended
illness. Mr. Walker was born February 14, 1943 in High Springs, FL, to William and Celestia (Durden) Walker. Mr. Walker was
preceded in death by his parents, William Miller Walker and Celestia Durden Walker. Mr. Walker was of the Protestant Faith
and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He
farmed all of his adult life and worked as a corrections officer at Mayo Correctional for 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, riding 4 wheelers, gardening, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Thomas
Walker, 3 sons, Thomas (Cheri) Walker, Heath (Stephanie) Walker, and Wayne (Amanda) Walker, all of Lafayette County, 2
daughters, Sherry (Jimmy) Simpler, of Verbena, AL, and Tambrey (Chuck) Dana, of Lafayette County, 1 sister, Janice (Tony)
Melvin, of Lafayette County, 13 grandchildren, Kasey, Kyle, Keli, Chris, Taylor, Brooke, Devin, Christian, Colby, Anna, Logan,
Katie, and Laila, 2 great-grandchildren, Kalyn and Walker, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will
be held Friday, August 2, 2013 at Ephesus Advent Christian Church on CR 405 in Lafayette County. Interment will follow in the
Walker Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Luke's Way: Recovery in Motion.
www.lukesway.org (386) 590-1927. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WALKER, William 'Billy' Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia April 18, 2012)
William "Billy" Walker, 67, of Tifton died Monday, April 9, 2012, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Walker
was born on November 7, 1944, in Clinch County and was the son of Almead Smith Walker of Tifton and the late Carl Walker. He
was a grandson of the late Euel W. Smith and Roxy Ida Bennett Smith, both formerly of Clinch County. He was the owner of
Ace Computer Repair for 15 years, partner in Action Pawn for 25 years, and Ace Pawn Shop for 15 years. He served in the
United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1962-1966 and was a member of Tifton's First Baptist Church. He
enjoyed playing guitar, reading, riding motorcycles and spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him
as "Poppie". In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Donna Hall Walker of Tifton; one son and daughter-in-law,
Jeff and Robin Blease of Fitzgerald; three daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Landon Maxwell of Tifton, Lisa and Jonathan
Hughes of Columbus and Roni and Nat Jones of North Augusta, South Carolina; one sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Al
Caquelard of Tifton; and 10 grandchildren, Madsen Maxwell, Drue Maxwell, William Maxwell, Jaxson Hughes, Lilah Hughes, Alicia
Blease, Jennifer Blease, Felicia Manor, Tori Manor, and Katie Manor.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 12,
2012 , in the Sanctuary of Tifton's First Baptist Church. Officiating was Dr. Wayne Roe. Active pallbearers were Garrett
Fiveash, Lee Caquelard, Ches Spivey, Kevin Reed, Greg Walker, and Sonny Walker. Honorary pallbearers were members of the
Adult Five, Class III Sunday School Class at Tifton's First Baptist Church; his partners at Action Pawn, Harold Chambers and
John Falotico; and the employees of Action Pawn. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or memorial
gifts could be made to Forward in Faith Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 404 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794. Condolences to
the family may be made at the online guest registry at www.bowen-donaldson.com. Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals served
the Walker family.
WALKER, William H. Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 17, 1944)
Dr. William H. Walker, well known physician of Lamont, died there early Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at the
Lamont Baptist Church Monday afternoon.
WALKER, William Stevens Walker
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 4, 1941)
William Stevens Walker, a freight agent for the Southern Railroad for 42 years, died Thursday, March 20, at his home, 2325 East
Lake Road, Atlanta. Mr. Walker was a grandson of the late General Joseph M. Hernandez and son of the late General William
Stevens Walker, a West Point graduate and General in the Confederate Army. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Frances
Walker Buhrmaster, and a son, Lieut. David Owen Walker. Mr. Walker is remembered here by some of the older settlers, as he
visited here many times as a young man and was a brother-in-law of the late Mr. E. L. Anderson and the late Mr. J. Archer Smith,
both pioneer residents of Madison.
WALKER – Willie Mae Head Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 15, 2008)
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BLACKSHEAR-Willie Mae Head Walker, 68, of Blackshear, died Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at her daughter's residence
following an extended illness. She was a native of Pierce County but lived many years in Jacksonville before moving back to
Pierce County in 1978. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Head and Lessie Worlds Head. She retired as a cook
from Satilla Care Center. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waycross. She is survived by two
daughters, Wanda Minchew (husband Jerry), of Blackshear, and Bonnie Morgan, of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son, James Walker, of
Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Angela Kincaid (husband Joey), of Waycross, Andrew Scurry, of Waycross, and Victor
Williamson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Ray Head, of Blackshear; two sisters, Ann Osteen, of Blackshear, and Faye Osteen
(husband Noah), of Waynesville; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Friday
at Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Smith Funeral Home. Online condolences
may be expressed at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WALKER, Wilma Lee Walker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Wilma “Lolly” Walker, 83, of Perry, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, FL. Lolly was
born July 30, 1930 in Douglas, GA, to the late Riley and Eula (Carver) Cato. Lolly was a devout Christian and a member of The
Church of God of Prophecy in Perry. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and crocheting. She
was the very definition of a southern belle; always putting others needs ahead of her own. She is survived by her husband of 63
years Lester Walker Sr., Perry, FL; 2 sons: Lester C. Walker Jr., and Wayne Walker both of Perry; 2 daughters-in-law:
Margaret Walker and Jan Walker; 3 grandchildren: Leila Walker-Smith and her husband Chip Smith of Crawfordville; Jesika
Walker Curry and her husband Brad Curry; Stephanie Walker; 4 great-grandchildren: Walker Curry; McKenna Curry; Riley
Smith; Layton Curry; 1 sister: Alice Johnson of Steinhatchee; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Services will
be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home.
WALL, Arvie K. Wall
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 July 2010)
Mrs. Arvie K. Wall, age 75 of Willacoochee, GA, passed away Saturday, June l9, 2010, at her residence following an extended
illness. A native of Berrien County, Mrs. Wall was born on May l6, 1935, daughter of John and Annie Mae Boyd Kirkland. She
worked for many years for J. P. Stevens Co. in the textile industry. In recent years she was mostly a homemaker and enjoyed
having her kids and grandkids visit. She was a member of Willacoochee United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband Jessie Lee Wall. Survivors include 1 daughter: Theresa Lerma of Willacoochee, GA; 3 sons: Ronald (Marian) Flowers
of Duson, LA, John Henry (Sara) Wall II of Moultrie, GA and Jessie Bernie Wall of Harlan, IA; 12 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Wall were Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the
Willacoochee United Methodist Church. The interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of
Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
WALL, Lynda Gail Wall
(Abstracted from the January 16, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lynda Gail Wall, 44, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2014) in Arizona. She was born in Jacksonville, FL. She resided in Arizona where she
passed away. She is gone but will never be forgotten as she will live in the hearts of those who loved her forever. She is
survived by her mother, Lynda Goodwin, and father, Lewis Goodwin; her husband, Will Wolfe; 2 children, Walter Wall Jr. and
Allie Wall; 1 sister, Angie Lang; 1 brother, Jimmie Catlin; and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A memorial service will
be held at the home of her mother, 2100 1/2 Gilmore St., Waycross, Saturday.
WALL, Lutra E. Wall
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 November 2009)
Mrs. Lutra E. Wall, age 86, a resident of Shady Acres Convalescent Center in Douglas, GA for many years but formerly of
Pearson, GA, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA following an extended
illness. A native of Atkinson County, Ms. Wall was born March 15, l923, the daughter of the late Coleman and Birta Lucille
Keaton Wall. She was a homemaker and a member of Ozias Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 brother: Truman Wall of
Pearson, GA; 4 sisters: Maxine Wall of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Ann Ledford of Charlotte, NC, Estelle (Tom) Connolly of
Wilmington, NC and Amanda C. (Nick) Mizell of Pearson, GA; sister in law: Barbara Wall of Pearson, GA; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services for Ms. Wall were Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Ozias Freewill Baptist Church. The interment
followed in Sweetwater Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
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WALL, Vera Lee Bowen Wall
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 28, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR — Vera Lee Bowen Wall, 95, died early Thursday morning (April 27, 2006) at the Pierce County Nursing Home. A
native and life-long resident of Pierce County, she was a homemaker and a member of Blackshear First Baptist Church where
she was in the Alathean Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Pierce County Homemakers Club for more than 50 years.
She was a daughter of the late William Stephen and Addie Sue Youmans Bowen and was also preceded in death by her husband,
Durwood Wall, two brothers, Madison Bowen and W. S."Buddy" Bowen, and a grandson, Neal Wall Jr. Survivors are a daughter,
Vera Sue Popham (Jake), of Blackshear; two sons, Neal Edward Wall (Beverly), of Savannah, and William (Ann), of Blackshear; a
sister, Myrtle Bowen Powers, of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Sidney Wall, Sandra Wall, Debbie Gilleon, Bill Wall, David Wall,
Connie Moore, Diane Davis, Mark Popham, Joey Popham and Gina Hutto; 24 great-grandchildren; three greatgreatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 at Blackshear
First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Waters Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral
home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Members of the Alathean Sunday School Class are
asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and are requested to meet at the church by 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sympathy may be
expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson Treadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WALLS, Willie Marie Rowell Walls
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011)
Mrs. Willie Marie Rowell Walls, age 82, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at CRMC following an extended illness. Ms.
Walls was born September 13, 1929, in Millwood, GA. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother loved by
all. Ms. Walls was a long time member of the West Green Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace C.
Walls; parents, Cliff and Stella Anderson Rowell; brothers, Cecil Rowell and Leon Rowell; and sisters, Margaret Rowell, June
Parks, Jackie Rowell Wilson and Bernice Rowell. Survivors include her loving children, Kay Hulsey and Terrell of Tifton;
granddaughter, Paige Sewell of Tifton; grandsons, Shawn Sewell and wife Christa of Willacoochee and Tom Tanner and wife
Beth of Columbia, SC; great grandchildren, Christopher, Dylan, Richard, Johnny, Kendra, Kristen and Kirk; great-great
grandchildren, Carter and Bentley; and sister, Ms. Audrey Rowell Smith. Services will be held at the West Green Baptist Church
of West Green on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Interment will follow in Telmore Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery.
Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALLACE, Billy Gene Wallace Jr.
(Abstracted from the November 22, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Billy Gene Wallace Jr., better known as “BJ,” was born Jan. 9, 1973, the son of Debra Wallace and Billy Gene Wallace Sr. He was
educated in the Ware County School system. He was a keen fisherman and took up lots of time with his dogs. However, his main
concern was his children, as they were the world to him. His survivors include his mother, Debra B. Wallace; father, Billy Gene
Wallace Sr.; grandparents, Myrtice M. Baldwin (the late George Baldwin Sr.), and Nola Mae Landers; brother, George Wallace; 2
sisters, Jennifer Williams (James), of Tampa, FL, and Tonya Davis (Kevin), of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Keshone Wallace
and Aleisha Goodman; aunts, Lora B. Moody (Walter), Carolyn Porter, Dorothy Johnson, of Ohio, Lois Wright (Dave), of New
Jersey, and Evon Landers, of Jacksonville, FL; uncles, Harold Baldwin, Jerry Baldwin (Shaundra), Lawrence Baldwin (Sheila),
Freddie Landers and Carl Wallace, of Ohio; and adopted son, Jakara McVay; a companion, Lisa Goodman; and a host of caring
nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral will be held Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 864 Oak St. A burial and
committal service will follow in Barnar Memorial Garden. Calls are being received at the family residence. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway.
WALLACE, Catherine E. Wallace
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 19, 2008)
Catherine Elizabeth Wallace, 84, of Waycross, died Monday morning (Feb. 18, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center. She was
born Sept. 5, 1923 to the late Joe Lloyd and Emma Leaphart Lloyd. She was born and raised in Waycross, graduated from
Center High School and was a member of St. John Baptist Church. Upon graduation from Center High School she attended
Georgia State College (now Savannah State University), and Morris Brown University in Atlanta. She lived in New York City,
N.Y., and Bridgeport, Conn., before moving back to Waycross. In New York she worked for more than 15 years with Bell
Telephone Company and was a member of St. Stephen's Baptist Church. In Bridgeport she worked as a counselor for the board
of education and as an "English as a second language" teacher. She was the assistant minister of music for 15 years at WaltersMemorial A.M.E. Zion Church. As the assistant minister of music she directed the men's, children's and gospel choirs. In
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Waycross she was a member of First Born Church of the Living God, Inc., and the first minister of music of the H.J. Echols
Choir at the International Headquarters. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin Lloyd and Linwood Lloyd; and a
sister, Emma Mae Perry. She is survived by her husband, John Wallace, of Waycross; two daughters, Azuloy Burse (husband
Leonard), of Waycross, Urusla Love (husband James), of Waycross; a son, Lewis Howard Jr. (wife Elizabeth), of Waycross; her
grandchildren, Michelle Lopez (husband, Francisco), of Queens, N.Y., Tajama Howard, of Sacramento, Calif., Tamara Howard, of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rhobi Jenkins (wife Kiaa), of Waycross, Quia Jenkins (wife Tamara), of Waycross, Ursy Wallace, of
Waycross, Carmen Howard, of Waycross, Jaymi Love, of Waycross, Darren Council, of Waycross, Jaie Love, of Waycross; her
great-grandchildren, Malichi Davis, Quinyez Jenkins, Rhobi Jenkins Jr., Rhaquez Jenkins, Quadrez Jenkins, Quiara Jenkins,
Charis Lopez and Analisse Lopez; a brother, Joe Lloyd (wife Juanita), of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Charlie Mae Lloyd, of
Atlanta; and a host of step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
12:30 to 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at
www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
WALLACE, Irma Lou Eastman Wallace
(Abstracted from the 2 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Irma Lou “Bunny” Eastman Wallace, age 75, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Aug. 30, 2015) at her
residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bolivar, NY, Dec. 8, 1939, she lived in Tampa, FL, for many years
before moving to Blackshear in 2005. She was retired from Edward Jones where she worked as the office manager for 19
years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, working in her home and in her yard, and she dearly loved taking care of her family. She was
a daughter of the late Bert Eugene and Alice Berdine Worden Eastman. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor
Servos, and both of her brothers, Harold Eastman and Donald Eastman. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Norman
Wallace, of Blackshear, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Bradley Wallace and Tim (Donna) Wallace, all of Blackshear, 2
grandchildren, Alexis Wallace and Addison Wallace, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be
Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2015) at First United Methodist Church in Blackshear. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of
flowers, the family kindly requests memorials be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. PearsonDial Funeral Home of Blackshear, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
WALLACE, Ivan Homer Wallace, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida May 20, 2013)
Pinetta, FL; Mr. Ivan Homer Wallace, Jr. age 89, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Valdosta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held
Sunday, May 19, 2013 in the chapel of Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, Florida with interment to follow in the Pine Grove
Cemetery in Madison. Donations may be made to, RDVMF Endowment Fund, Benjamin Pettus, Tres., 801 NE Jamestown Court,
Blue Springs MO 64014-1847 or the charity of your choice. He was born in Parkersburg, WV and at an early age the family
moved to Gainesville, Florida where he was raised. He graduated from Gainesville High School and also earned his bachelors in
business administration from the University of Florida. He entered the U. S. Army during WW#ll .He worked as an accountant
for Jim Ellis Chevrolet in Haines City and later Brasington Cadillac in Gainesville. He was a member of the Lions Club, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, American Legion; he was past national president of both the Rainbow Division Veterans Association and also
the Memorial Foundation. He lived in Lakeland before moving to Pinetta in 1985. He liked to travel around the country. He was a
Presbyterian. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Morse Wallace of Pinetta, a son, Ivan H. Wallace, lll (Sharron) of Gainesville, a
grandson, Keith E. Wallace (Jeanne) of Gainesville, 2 great grandchildren, Madison Lynn Wallace and Benjamin Ivan Wallace, a
brother, Harold F. Wallace (Mickey) of Gainesville, a brother-in-law, Tom Morse of Pinetta. He was predeceased by a son, John
Alan Wallace. T. J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons Madison, Florida 850-973-2258.
WALLACE, James Joseph Wallace Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, April 9, 2014)
James Joseph Wallace Sr, age 57, of Perry, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee.
James was born May 31, 1956 in Groton, CT, to James and Shirley (Haggard) Wallace. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his
father James E. Wallace and one son William "Buddy" Wallace. James was strong in his faith. In his spare time he was involved
with Special Olympics in Taylor County, Relay for Life, and several other community events. He had a love for running and of
animals. “Big Jim” worked at Doctors Memorial Hospital for 18 years. James is a man who loves his family, he enjoyed the
outdoors, family vacations and camping. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Mary Rucks Wallace, of Perry, FL, his mother
Shirley Ann Wallace of Perry, 4 children: James Joseph Wallace Jr. of Perry, Leslee (Paul) Sunderland of Perry, Matt (Alisha)
Wallace of Perry, and Tiffany (Michael) Bucchi of Ft. White, FL, "Paw-Paws Posse" JJ and Missy Sunderland, Sara and William
Wallace, Xander "XL" Bucchi, Kaity Smith, and Bryanne "BB" Dorman, 4 brothers: John Wallace, William Frampton, Jason
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Wallace, and Jeremy Wallace, 4 sisters: Jami (Herb) Smith, Jennifer Slaughter, Jackie (Jeremy) Owens, and Jessica (Ron)
Cannon, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, his DMH girls, and several others who have been
adopted by The Wallace Crew. Graveside services will be Monday, April 14, 2014 at Pineview Memorial Cemetery in Perry.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wallace family or to The Special Olympics of Taylor County. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WALLACE, John Henry Wallace
(Abstracted from the 16 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
John Henry Wallace, age 90, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Sept. 14, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was
born in Decatur County, GA, to the late Aaron Wallace and Sarah Vaughn Wallace. He made his home in Bridgeport, CT, before
moving to Waycross in 1999. He worked as an expeditor on jet engines for Avco Lycoming before he retired in 1982. He was a
member of the Waycross Hebrew Center. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Wallace, a
sister, Carrie Anderson, and two brothers, James Wallace and Isaiah Wallace. He is survived by 1 daughter, Ursula (James)
Love of Waycross; 1 step-daughter, Azuloy Burse; 1 step-son, Lewis (Elizabeth) Howard; grandchildren, Ursy Wallace, Darren
Council, Jaie Love, Carmen Howard, Jaymi Green (Nehemiah), Lyle Love; step-grandchildren, Rhobi Jenkins, Quia Jenkins; greatgrandchildren, Tyson Steele, Camren Love, Aleisa Love, Malichi Davis; step-great-grandchildren, Quinyez Jenkins, Rhobi Jenkins
Jr., Rhaquez Jenkins, Quadrez Jenkins, Quira Jenkins, Michelle Lopez; sisters, Clemie Keaton, Ollie Keaton, Juanita Lloyd (Joe);
and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Friday in the Jewish Cemetery within Oakland Cemetery.
WALLACE, Katherine O. Griner Wallace
(Abstracted from the 13 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOMERVILLE — Katherine O. Griner Wallace, age 87, passed away Saturday (June 11, 2016) at her residence, surrounded by
her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Hahira, to the late Chart Griner and Mae Scott
Cowart. She was a retired retail merchant and worked as a bookkeeper for Conner and was a member of Homerville Freewill
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Wallace, one son, Robert Allen Wallace, and one brother,
Lindberg Henry. Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald E. (Janice) Wallace, of Blairsville; four daughters and sonsin-law, Barbara Jean (John A.) Morgan Sr., of Homerville, Dorothy Darlene (Leroy) Arnold, of DuPont, Katherine Anita (Jim)
Baggett, of Foley, AL, and Lucinda (Richard) Carlsen Jr., of Homerville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral was Monday June 13, 2016 at Homerville Free Will Baptist Church. Interment is to be
in the Pine Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homerville Freewill Baptist Church. Roundtree Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALLACE, Shirley Ann Wallace
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL October 28, 2014)
Shirley Ann Wallace, age 79, of Perry, FL, passed away October 28, 2014, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Shirley was
born August 13, 1935 in DuQuoin, IL, to the late Robert Haggard and Elsie Mae (Johnson) Haggard. Shirley was preceded in
death by her husband of 50 years James Edward Wallace, son James "Jimmy Joe" Wallace, grandson William "Buddy" Wallace,
Brothers Gene and Bobby Haggard and sister Betty Pelehowski. Shirley is survived by her son John Wallace, daughter Jami
(Herb) Smith, son William Frampton, daughter Jennifer (Bob) Slaughter, daughter Jackie (Jeremy) Owens, sons Jason Wallace
and Jeremy Wallace, daughter Jessica (Ron) Cannon, grandchildren: Jimmy Wallace, Leslee (Paul) Sunderland, Matt (Alisha)
Wallace, Tiffany (Michael) Bucchi, Rusty (Samantha) Smith, Makenzie Cannon, Abbagale Frampton, Bryanne Dorman, Keegan
Cannon, Kaity Smith, Jeremy Wallace Jr., and Gracie Cannon; 7 great grandchildren: JJ Sunderland, Sara Beth Wallace, Missy
Sunderland, William Wallace, Xander Bucchi, Jaiden Smith, and Gavin Bucchi. Graveside services will be held at Pineview
Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Perry.
WALLER, Charlie Waller
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 8, 1903)
Charlie Waller died Thursday. He was a member of the S. M. B. The funeral took place at the city cemetery, Rev. H. R.
McDonald and A. B. Osgood officiating. No record was found of the burial
WALLER, Hugh Edward Waller, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, May 7, 2008)
Hugh Edward Waller, Jr., age 57, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Kissimmee. He was born in Hahira, GA, to his parents Hugh
Edward Brown, Sr., and Madge Simpson Waller on January 4, 1951. He was a graduate of Madison High School in 1969. He
served in the US Navy after he moved to Merritt Island, before moving to St. Cloud. He was a quality assurance inspector with
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Lockhead Martin. He is survived by his mother, Madge Waller of Madison; 1 daughter, Lisa Ann Waller of Decade, AL; 3
brothers, Jimmy (D. J.) Waller, Glenn (Lynn) Waller, and Mike (Anna) Waller; 2 sisters, Barbara (Brian) Dennis, and Connie
(Mark) Fleetwood; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, May 7, at Beggs Funeral Home. Burial
will follow at Oakridge Cemetery.
WALLER, Madge Simpson Waller
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Madge Simpson Waller passed away Easter Sunday April 20, 2014. Friday morning she was sitting in her living room talking about
her Easter plans and making plans for a short trip with her two daughters. Sunday night God welcomed her into Heaven, and she
is up there celebrating with dad, our brother Hugh, and all those who have gone on before her. She went out on her own terms;
she was awake, alert and talking until the end. Pray for the extended family, we need it, Mom doesn't, she's in Heaven. She was
preceded by her parents, Ezra and Pearl Simpson; her husband Ed Waller; her son Hugh Waller; and her sister Elaine Rogers.
She is survived by her children Jim/Jimmy (DJ) Waller, Barbara (Brian) Dennis, Connie (Mark) Fleetwood, Glenn (Lynn) Waller,
and Mike (Anna) Waller; her sister Dot (Vergil) Newberne; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The service will be Wednesday April 23, 2014 at Faith Baptist Church of
Madison, FL. God looked down and said, "Madge you've done enough, come on home."
WALLER, Myrtice M. Cash Waller
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Myrtice M. Cash Waller, 84, of Perry, FL, passed away Sunday September 13, 2009 in the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
following an extended illness. Mrs. Waller was born in Perry on September 30, 1924 to the late Benjamin Franklin Cash and
Laura Essie Thomas Cash. She returned to Perry from Gainesville, FL in 1972. Mrs. Waller worked as a secretary to the Head
of Business Department at Hernando Community College, and also with her husband at their appliance store, Waller Appliance, in
Gainesville. During WW #II, she worked at Jones Construction Co. in Panama City as a welder on Liberty Ships. Mrs. Waller was
a member of the Taylor County Historical Society, the Hernando Senior Citizens, and the Taylor County Senior Citizens. In her
spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, line dancing, walking, and swimming, and she also loved being around people. Mrs. Waller was
preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, William Thomas Waller Jr., as well as 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She is survived
by, 3 sons, William Thomas Waller III, of Washington State, Roger W. Waller, of Jacksonville, FL, and Rodney A. Waller, of
Perry, 1 daughter, Judy Carol Waller Salem, of Jacksonville, 6 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Waller will be Wednesday September 16, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will
follow in Carlton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers all donations may be made to the Taylor County Historical Society.
WALLER, Nicholas Jason Waller
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 26, 2012)
Nicholas Jason Waller, age 36, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Nick had Alport Syndrome which caused his kidneys to
shut down as a teenager. He had two transplants and was currently a patient at DeVita Four Freedoms Dialysis in Madison. Nick
is the son of Jim and D. J. Waller of Madison, the grandson of Madge Waller of Madison and Charles and Betty Linehan of San
Diego, CA; His brothers and sisters and Benjamin (Jenn) Wertz, Heidi Waller of Madison, Jennifer (Brian) Swearingen of
Eastman, GA. and Phill (Kelly) Waller of Colbert, GA. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends. The family request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alport Syndrome Foundation, 1608 E.
Briarwood Terrace, Phoenix, AZ 850-480-9414 www.alportsyndrome.org Email [email protected]. Beggs Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
WALSH, Jack Walsh
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Jack Walsh, age 82, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Douglas,
Georgia, to the late Jim Walsh and Margarie Navworth McCall Walsh. Coming from Fitzgerald, Georgia, he had lived in Perry for
over 50 years. He was an automotive mechanic from many years, and enjoyed spending time with his family. In his spare time he
enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 61 years this year, Reba Walsh of Perry, FL, a daughter;
Margie Walsh Sleigher and husband John of Perry, FL, (3) grandchildren; Matthew Walsh and partner Lacey, Becca Sleigher,
Sarah Sleigher, (1) great-grandchild; Leanna Walsh. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Joe P.
Burns Funeral Home Chapel.
WALSH, Reba Joyce Walsh
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
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Reba Joyce Walsh, 78, of Perry, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Reba
was born February 16, 1935 in GA, to the late John Hunter and the late former Doshia Drucilia Hunter. Mrs. Walsh was
preceded in death by her husband Jack Walsh in 2011. Mrs. Walsh was a genuine person who will be remembered by all those
who knew her for her kind loving spirit. She was a homemaker whose family was the most important thing to her and she was
known as "Granny" to many. In her spare time she enjoyed watching the birds at the many bird feeders in her yard and
gardening, especially flowers. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Walsh Sleigher, and her husband John, of Perry, FL, a
sister, Pauline Stone, of Fitzgerald, GA, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Walsh, and his partner Lacey Smith, Becca Sleigher, and
Sarah Sleigher, and 1 great-grandchild, Leanna Walsh. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday May 14, 2013 in the Joe P. Burns
Memorial Chapel. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WALSH, Robert Walsh
(Abstracted from the 13 September 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)
Mr. Robert (Bob) Walsh passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, following a brief illness. Robert was the husband of the late
Helen Walsh. He was a native of New York, but called Douglas his home since 1988. He was a veteran of the US Army. He loved
doing woodworking and art, and was often seen zipping down the walking trail or on his scooter downtown with his dog “little
man.” He has left behind many who loved him and will forever be part of our family. He is survived by a daughter, Melinda
Sullivan; a granddaughter, Ayvah Sullivan; and a son, Henry Walsh, who all reside in Douglas, GA. He is also survived by a
biological son, Kane Herrmann of Danville, NH; and a daughter, Ellen Mulligan of Micco, FL. Services will be Saturday, September
17, 2016, at the St. Andrews Anglican Church. This will be followed by a brief get together of friends and family.
WALTER, Carolyn Elizabeth Morgan Walter
(Abstracted from the 1 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Carolyn Elizabeth Morgan Walter, age 73, of Canton, passed away Saturday (Aug. 29, 2015) at her residence following an
extended illness. Born in Nahunta, she was the daughter of Waldo Emerson Morgan and Gladys Margaret Smith Morgan. She
worked many years as a real estate agent. She attended North Ridge Church of Christ, enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing the
banjo and was a golf instructor and loved the game. She was a member of the Fair Tax Committee and Republican National
Committee. Survivors include her husband, John Foster of Canton; a son and honorary daughter, Robert David Walter (Elishe
Distin) of Kennesaw; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sherill Lynn (Anthony G.) Sisco of Canton, Lauren Renee (Charles) Arnett of
Kennesaw; 10 grandchildren, Shelby Morgan Sisco, Kelsey Marie Walter, Sarah Belle Arnett, Dallas Emerson Sisco, Chloe Renee
Arnett, Hailey Elizabeth Walter, Steiven Carlos Arnett, Brooklyn Foster Huthsteiner, Evelyn Dawn Phillips and Edward Arthur
Ellis Distin; 1 brother, Alton Morgan of Nahunta; 1 sister, Trellis Crews of Nahunta; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will be Wednesday at Raybon Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to superheroes4orphans.causevox.com/rob-walter or Friends of The Swamp at
www.campswamp.com/support/friends. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WALTERS, Rufus Cliff Walters, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL June 29,
2014)
Rufus Cliff Walters, Sr., age 81, of Perry, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River.
Rufus was born August 24, 1932 in Homestead, FL, to Charles and Alice (Maxon) Walters. Mr. Walters was a member of Oakland
Baptist Church in Perry. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War, afterwards enlisting in
the Army National Guard. When Cliff was younger he would do cookouts for the veteran organization around Taylor County. He
was a member of the AMVETS of Perry. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Baker and Alice Walters, his son
William Charles "Billy" Walters, son Robert Clifford Walters, and son Rufus Clifford Walters, Jr., brothers Lloyd Harrison
Walters, Grady Baker Walters, and Ernest Walters. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Eutimia "Timi" Walters of
Perry, FL; 2 sons Darrell Eugene Walters and David Walters both of Crystal River, FL; a step son Americo "Johnny" Giannini of
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 6 grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Joe P.
Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Carlton Cemetery in Perry.
WALTHER, Benny Walther
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 22, 1971)
Benny Walther, age 74, of Cherry Lake, passed away Monday in the hospital at Madison after a long illness. He was born in
Leipaig, Germany, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Walther. He was raised in England and came to the United States in
1916. He lived in New York State and managed a supermarket. In 1961 he retired and moved to Cherry Lake, FL. He was a
member of the Madison Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frida Walther of Cherry Lake; 2 brothers,
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Herman Walther of Long Island, NY; and Frederick Walther of Lee; 3 sisters, Mrs. Caroline Hansel and Mrs. Hilda Seeman, both
of Hamburg, Germany; and Mrs. Margaretta Fiedler of Pulling, NY; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Thursday January 21st, 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WARD, Andrew Laron Ward
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 January 2011)
Mr. Andrew Laron Ward, age 42, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2010. He was born on February 19,
1968, in Douglas, GA. He leaves to cherish his memories and his mother, Ethel Ward; 3 brothers: James (Glenda) White of Flint,
MI; Stacey (Morgan) White, Antonio (Glenda) Ward of Douglas, GA; 1 sister: Deborah White of Miami, FL, 1 uncle, Johnnie
(Ruby) White, Jr. of Miami, FL; 2 aunts: Brownie King of Waycross, GA, Mary Johnson of Medical Lake, WA; 4 nephews: Carlos
(Shenile) White, Stacey White, Jr., James R. White, Tazaras White; 3 nieces, Alandra White of Atlanta, GA; Talisha and
Shayla Ward of Douglas, GA and a host of other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Ward were Saturday, December 4, 2010, at
Saint James AME Church in Nicholls, GA. Interment followed at Nicholls City Cemetery in Nicholls. Final arrangements were
entrusted to McIver’s Funeral Home of Douglas, Georgia.
WARD, Betsy Byrd Ward
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Betsy Byrd Ward, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Marshall Health Care Center. She was born in Mayo, FL,
to the late Tweed, and Teasie Walker Byrd. Mrs. Ward was a Registered Nurse and loved her grandchildren. Survived by (4)
sons; Doug Ward, Devlon Ward and wife of Holly, all of Perry, FL, Dennis Ward and wife Donna, of Illinois, Donnell Ward, a
daughter; Donna Lathem and husband George of Atlanta, GA, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, (10)
grandchildren, (7) great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at Burns Mayo Chapel on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
WARD, Betty Jean Ward
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015)
Mrs. Betty Jean Ward, age 72, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
following an extended illness. Mrs. Ward was born on October 16, 1942, in Pearson, GA, to the late Henry McClendon and
Blanche Wright McClendon. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Franklin Ward of Douglas, GA; 1 son, Mike Merchant of
Douglas, GA; 2 stepdaughters, Frankie Ward of Broxton, GA and Shirley Martin of West Green, GA; 1 grandson, Rand Michael
Merchant of Lubbock, TX; 1 granddaughter, Carissa Brooke Merchant of Cocoa Beach, FL; 1 brother, William McClendon of
Douglas, GA; 1 sister, Patricia Fussell of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Tuesday,
December 23, 2014 at Mora Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WARD, Billie Joyce Ward
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 16 February 2011)
Mrs. Billie Joyce Ward, age 70, of West Green, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late Herman Otis and Annie Atkinson Austin. She was
born on September 27, 1940. Mrs. Ward was a member of the West Green Baptist Church and she was a homemaker. A
graveside service was held at Lone Hill Church Cemetery on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Survivors include her husband: Quillian
Ward, Jr. of West Green, GA; daughters: Janet (Don) Davis, West Green, GA; Joy (Mikell) Massey of West Green, GA; 1 son:
Jimmy (Sue) Ward of Hazlehurst, GA; 1 sister: Reba Windsor, Greensboro, GA; 8 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WARD, Billy David Ward
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 25 February 2010)
Mr. Billy David Ward, age 80, of 804 Meadowlane Dr. Douglas, GA, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2010, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Ward, a native of Coffee County, GA, was born on May 28, 1929. He was the son of the late Calvin Abraham
and Wealthia Carter Ward. He was a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors are his wife:
Annette Bryant Ward; 1 son: Mike (Deena) Brown of Douglas, GA; 3 daughters: Gail (Lou) Duncan of Broxton, GA, Sue Ellen
(Roscoe) Godfrey of Charlotte, NC, Donna (Joey) Herrin of Waycross, GA; grandchildren: Becky Greene, Maggie Dean, Lydia
Brown, Mary Brown, Chad Fussell, Matt Hosack, Josh Hosack, Gabe Brown; great- grandchildren: Kylie Dean, Sydnie Fussell, Ben
Fussell, Jolston Dean; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Sims Funeral
Home. Burial followed in the Lone Hill Church Cemetery.
WARD, Billy O. Ward
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(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 15 July 2011)
Mr. Billy O. Ward, age 82 of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr.
Ward was born in Douglas on August 16, 1928 to the late Lonnie and Nannie Kitchens Ward. He was an accountant for Brooks
Auto Parts, a US Navy veteran, a member of the Coffee County Fishing Club and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Fussell Ward of Douglas; daughters, Donna Lynn (Wayne) O’Steen of Douglas; Carol Sue
McCarty of Douglas; son, William (Stephanie) Dennis Ward of Savannah; sisters, Nina Clyde Barnes of Jacksonville, FL, Mary
Ruth Crapps of Augusta; brother, Thomas Wayne Ward of Jacksonville, FL; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Funeral
services were Saturday, July 9, 2011 at First Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. The family
requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Men of Action. Sims Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
WARD, Charles Robert Ward
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, January 10, 2014)
Charles Robert Ward, age 76, of Perry, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Charles
was born April 4, 1937 in Murfreesboro, TN, to Marion and Roslin (Creek) Ward, and was raised in Mont Eagle, TN. Mr. Ward
was a member of Crosspoint Fellowship Baptist Church in Perry, where he was very devout and active member. He was a veteran
of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was Director of Maintenance at Doctors Memorial Hospital for
38 years. Mr. Ward had a charter fishing Captains license, and operated Charlie's Charters out of Keaton Beach where he had a
strong passion for fishing, and watching others experience the joy of catching fish. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his
parents Marion Hubert and Roslin Ward. He is survived by his wife Sandra of Perry; 1 son, Mike; 1 daughter, Debra; 2 stepdaughters Marsha, and Andrea; 4 sisters, Fran, Mamie, June, and Peggy Sue; 2 grandchildren, Charles Michael and Jeannie, and
several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014 at
Crosspoint Fellowship Baptist Church in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to the church building fund. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WARD, Cora Amelia Ward
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 4, 1957)
Cora Amelia Ward, 84, of Monticello died in Thomasville Sunday and funeral services were held Tuesday at Elizabeth Baptist
Church in Jefferson County. Mrs. Ward is survived by one son and five daughters and a number of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Mrs. J. P. Kinsey of Greenville is one of the daughters.
WARD, Dewey B. Ward
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 20, 2010)
Mr. Dewey B. Ward, 83, passed away at his home on Monday, January 4, 2010. He was born July 23, 1926, in Delmar, AL and
moved to Jacksonville in 1943. Mr. Ward was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy. He retired from the
Civil Service from N.A.S. Cecil Field in Jacksonville. Mr. Ward is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis Ward;
daughters, Shirley Hutsell of Jacksonville, Sandra Stewart (Paul) of Middleburg, FL, and Barbara Peek (Larry) of Homerville;
five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Jones Road Baptist
Church. Interment followed in Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Hardage-Giddens Edgewood Chapel in Jacksonville, FL
served the Ward family.
WARD, Fletcher W. Ward
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 16, 1967)
Fletcher W. Ward, age 61, died Wednesday in a Gainesville hospital. He is survived by two sons, F. W. Ward, Jr., of Lafayette,
LA and James W. Ward of Abilene, KS; five sisters, Mrs. J. P. Kinsey, Sr., of Greenville; Mrs. Thomas Kinsey; Mrs. Gracie
Hughes and Mrs. Dave Lucas; all four of Monticello; and Mrs. Agnes Lee of Tallahassee and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Beggs Funeral Home.
WARD, Franklin Lahman Ward
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 14, 2012)
WAYNESVILLE — Franklin “Frank” Lahman Ward, 89, of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday morning (June 12, 2012) at Mayo
Clinic Health System in Waycross. Born in Decatur, IL, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Cora Mae Enlow Ward.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Ward and James Franklin Ward. He was a member of First Methodist
Church in Nahunta. He worked as a self-employed gunsmith who built cannons and served in the U.S. Army. He built bird houses,
pin hole cameras, sterioptic viewers and furniture. He was a published author who wrote ghost stories and lymerics. He was a
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Civil War enactor. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Eugenia Grubaugh Ward, of Waynesville; two sons and
daughters-in-law, John “Scott” and Jane Ward, of Little America, IL, David and Veola Ward, of Brunswick; a daughter and sonin-law, Linda and Tom Charron, of Waynesville; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a
few special friends, Charles and Theresa Churchill, of Hortense, Cheryl and Charles Turner, of Jesup, Caren and Jack, of
Locksey, AL, and Charlie and Victoria Churchill, of Statesboro; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization
will be by cremation. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at
fryefh.com
WARD, Helen Ruth Allen Ward
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 22, 2005)
BLACKSHEAR – Helen Ruth Allen Ward, 58, died suddenly Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at the Satilla Regional Medical Center. A
native of Ware County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She was a director for Mary Kay Cosmetics and was a
member of First Baptist Church where she was in the Enrichment Sunday School Class. She was a daughter of the late Styles
Booth and Ethel Murel Harrison Allen and was also preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn Gardner. Survivors include her husband,
Charles Ward, of Blackshear; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Robin Ward and Andy and Julie Ward, all of Blackshear;
one sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Dave Neville, of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Madison Elizabeth Ward, Andrew
Clark Ward and Taylor Makala Ward; one uncle, Sam Harrison; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be
held Friday morning at 11 at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Alabaha Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8
at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, Ga. 31502. Sympathy may
be expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson Treadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WARD, John Ardis Ward
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
John Ardis Ward M.D. passed away at home in Monticello, FL on February 12, 2014 with family and friends surrounding him. Dr.
Ward was born in Arlington, GA on August 3, 1921 and grew up in Shellman, GA. He was predeceased by his mother, Martha
Cobb Ward, father, Charlie Ardis Ward, wife, Dorothy Bevis Ward and brother, Charles McCuin Ward M.D. He is survived by his
daughter, Martha S. Ward M.D., son David (Linda) Ward and son Charles M. (Jennifer) Ward II as well as grandchildren John T.
Ward, Daniel W. Ward, Isabella G. Ward and Charles H. Ward. Dr. Ward graduated from Shellman High School in Shellman, GA
in 1938. He joined the US Navy in August 1941 and served in the South Pacific as a Navy Corpsman. The Navy assigned him to
Emory University in Atlanta in 1944 where he graduated as an undergraduate in 21 months. He was accepted to Emory
University College of Medicine in 1946 where he graduated in 1950. He completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in
1951. He returned home to Shellman, GA to practice medicine from 1951 - 1955. In 1955 he moved to Monticello to join the
medical practice of Dr. William Hunter. He practiced medicine in Monticello until 2001 when he retired from his practice with
Dr. John Brinson. In addition to his medical practice where he served the people of Jefferson County and surrounding counties
and delivered thousands of babies, he was also an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and golfer. He served three terms on the
Jefferson County Commission and was very involved in the civic affairs of Jefferson County. The family expresses their sincere
appreciation to the countless friends and neighbors who played such an important role in supporting Dr. Ward and his loved
ones. It would be impossible to convey how much each of their acts of kindness and friendship has meant to all of them
throughout the years. A graveside service will be Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Oakfield Cemetery in Jefferson Co. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Aucilla Research Institute, 555 North Jefferson Street, Monticello, FL 32344 for
archaeological research in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. Beggs Funeral Home, 485 E. Dogwood St., Monticello, FL
32344, is handling the arrangements.
WARD, Kenneth Guy Ward
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 9 August 2016)
Mr. Kenneth Guy Ward, age 72, passed away on August 9, 2016 in Perry, FL. Kenneth was born January 20, 1944 in Whiteville,
NC to Guy Columbus Ward and Willa Pruitt Ward. Kenneth was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He worked
at Buckeye for 40 years in the bleach plant. After retiring his life was centered with his wife and grandchildren. He also
enjoyed time spent with nieces and nephews and other children from his neighborhood teaching them to swim and whistle. One
of his favorite pastimes was watching deer and turkeys and other wildlife coming into his field. Kenneth was preceded in death
by a son Randy Ward and his parents Guy Columbus Ward and Willa Pruitt Ward. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Faye
Ward; children Darrin Ward; Wendy (James) McHargue, grandchildren Lindsey, Jason and Chelly McHargue; one great
granddaughter Ansley, one sister Jane Coghlan of MS, and brother Donald Ward of Tifton, GA as well as a host of nieces and
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nephews. Graveside services will be Friday, August 12, 2016 at Carlton Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of
Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
WARD, Louree Ward
(Abstracted from the 3 August 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper
Mrs. Louree Ward, age 80, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Bacon County Hospital following an
extended illness. Mrs. Ward was born on November 1, 1935, in Douglas, GA, to the late James Vinson Yarberry and Lou Alice
Graves Yarberry. She was preceded in death by a brother Rexford Yarberry. Survivors include her two daughters, Lisa Ward
(Alfred) Kaussen of Douglas, GA, and Barbara Ward (Buddy) Stevens of West Green, GA; son, Ray (Linda) Ward of West Green,
GA; three sisters, Carolyn (Dodbie) Bennett of Douglas, GA, Dorothy Williams of Douglas, GA, and Jeanette (Billy) Sapp of
Douglas, GA; brother, Ralph (Lydia) Yarberry of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Bethany Holiness Baptist Church. Interment followed at Bethany
Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WARD, Leila Ward
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 23, 1949)
Mrs. Leila Ward, widow of the late J. W. Ward, died Tuesday at Madison County Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Macedonia Church with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are
two sons, William Ward, of Madison; and J. Crowell Ward, of Perry; four daughters, Mrs. C. L. Quarles, and Mrs. Tebo Welch, of
Madison; Mrs. C. B. Large, of Crestview, and Mrs. C. E. Brooks, of Bowling Green, FL, thirteen grandchildren, one brother, Mr.
Jim Thompson, of Chaires, FL, and one sister, Mrs. Martin Bowling, of Capitola, FL. Mrs. Ward was a resident of Madison until
about nine months ago, when she went to Crestview to spend a while with her daughter, Mrs. Large. She was here with her
daughter, Mrs. Quarles, for about two weeks when stricken with illness.
WARD, Sharon Denise Carter Ward
(Abstracted from the 29 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Sharon Denise Carter Ward, age 48, of Alma, was held Sunday at Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home,
Blackshear. Burial followed in the Mershon Cemetery in Mershon. She was survived by 1 brother, Benjamin Williams Jr., 3 sons,
Andrew Poole, Dominique Bellamy and Kenneth Ward, her grandchildren, and a host of other relatives. Rainge Memorial Chapel
was in charge of all arrangements.
WARD, Tammy V. Ward
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 10, 2005)
Tammy Virginia Wells Ward, 42, of 950 Vernon Willis Drive, died Thursday (Sept. 8, 2005) in Memorial Medical Center,
Savannah, after an illness. She was a native of Homerville who received her formal education in the public schools of Waycross
and Orlando, Fla. She was a member of True House of Deliverance Church. Survivors include her husband, Jake Roberts Ward;
children Terrance Wells, Tina Wells, Robert Oliver, April Wells and Jacob Roberts; her father, Tommy Wells; her mother,
Hattie W. Buchanon; her foster mother, L.M. Hawkins; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Friends are being
received at the Ward Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.
WARD, Tammy Virginia Wells Ward
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 16, 2005)
A funeral for Tammy Virginia Wells Ward, 42, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church with
Pastor Juliette Howard officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Ward home, 950
Vernon Willis Drive and this evening from 6 to 7 at Fluker Funeral Home. Born Feb. 22, 1963 in Homerville, she was the
daughter of Tommie Wells and Hattie P. Worth. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio at an early age with her father and stepmother
Grace, where she attended elementary schools. She later moved to Waycross where she lived with her grandparents, Charlie
and Clara Wells, and attended junior and senior high schools. She was a member of True House of Deliverance Church. She was
employed in the restaurant industry for a number of years. Survivors are her loving husband, Jake Roberts Ward; her children,
Terrance Wells, Tina Wells, Robert Oliver, April Wells and Jacob Roberts; her father, Tommie Wells; her mother, Hattie W.
Buchannon (Osie); her foster mother, L.M. Hawkins; sisters, Rebecca Ford, Annette Wells, Donna Wells Powell (Willie),
Josephine Wells and Carolyn Steward; brothers, Jessie Wells, Thomas Wells, Johnnie Wells, Anthony Buchannon, Gregory
Buchannon, Charlie Buchannon (Donna) and Johnny Cowart; seven aunts, Mayola Cowart, Betty Cobb, Annie Herbert, Martha
Wells (Tim), Mae France Williams, Ronnie Mae Taylor and Lillie Pearl Worthy; five uncles, Willie Stewart, Johnnie Worthy
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(Pauline), Charlie Wells Jr., Jerry Wells (Catherine), Larry Wells and Curtis Rubin Taylor; three grandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
WARD, Wilma Louise Ward
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 13 December 2011)
Wilma Louise Ward, age 80 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
following an extended illness. Mrs. Ward was born January 10, 1931, to the late William Franklin and Elevener Lee Bray in
Douglas, GA. She had worked as legal secretary for the Probate Court in Douglas and she was a member of the College Avenue
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ward. Survivors include: sons, Ken Ward of Savannah, GA, and
Keith Ward of Douglas, GA; stepdaughters, Sandra Davis of Atlanta and Carolyn Studdard of Monroe, GA; sisters, Virginia
Griffin and Pauline Merritt, both of Douglas, GA, and Joyce Harper of Ambrose, GA; brother, Billy Bray of Blackshear, GA;
grandchildren, Cody Ward of Douglas, GA, and Haylie Ward of Savannah, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were Monday, December 5, 2011, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery.
WARDEN, Evie Mae Warden
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 11, 1954)
Funerals services for Mrs. Evie Mae Warden were held Sunday afternoon, June 6 in the Greenville Baptist Church. Burial
followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Warden was a lifetime resident of Greenville. Mrs. Warden died at Archbold Hospital,
Thomasville, GA. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. C. L. English and two brothers, A. J. Porter and Fred Porter, all of
Greenville. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
Elmer’s notes: According to the Madison County Cemetery records we find that she was born 6 Apr 1911 and died 4 June 1954.
WARDLAW, James Wardlaw
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 20, 1965)
Dr. James Wardlaw, age 52, died in Madison Wisconsin Monday. He was a former health officer for Madison, Taylor and Monroe
Counties in Florida and for several years made his home at Cherry Lake. He was also director of the bureau of Maternal and
child health and a director of the field advisory staff of the Florida State Board of Health from 1949 to 1960. He was a native
of Cristobal, Canal Zone. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anita Wardlaw; and three daughters. He was director of the bureau of
maternal and child health in the Wisconsin Health Department at the time of his death.
WARDLAW, Mary Eliza Wardlaw
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 20, 1971)
Mary Eliza Wardlaw, age 63, passed away in the Madison hospital August 13, 1971. She was a member of High Antioch A. M. E.
Church and Pallbearer Lodge #7. Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Lucille Peek of Cherry Lake, FL and Mrs. Alberta Williams of
Pinetta, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Cooks of Cherry Lake, FL and Mrs. Alberta Mosely of Tampa; 2 sons-in-law, Mr. George
Williams of Pinetta and Mr. James Peek of Orlando; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Sunday August 22, 1971 at High Antioch A. M. E. Church, Cherry Lake with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street
Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
WARE, Charlie Ware
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 9, 1945)
Charlie Ware, colored, fell off a Gibson truck at West Farm Wednesday afternoon and was killed.
WARE, James Ware
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 30, 1965)
James Ware, age 63, of Ft. Pierce, died Monday July 26th in Ft Pierce. He was a native of Madison County. Survivors are six
daughters: Kathlene McDaniel, Lillie Mae Ware and Ida Mae Alexander, all three of Madison; Lorene Wesley and Roberta Ware
both of Ft. Pierce; and Delores Ware of Deerfield; four sons, T. J. Ware of New York, Peter Ware, Lawrence Ware and Lent
Ware, all three of Ft. Pierce; three step-sons, Emanuel and Theodore Ware, both of Ft. Pierce and Otis Ware of West Palm
Beach; one step-daughter, Alberta Ware of Ft Myers; thirty-five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers,
William Ware of Madison and Andrew Ware of New York; and a number of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral services will
Monday August 2nd in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
WARE, Lillian R. Ware
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(Abstracted from information received Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home)
Lillian R. Ware, age 88 years, of St. Petersburg, passed Oct. 13, 2015. Former First Lady of New Shiloh Baptist Church, retired
from Pinellas County Schools. Funeral service Saturday, Oct. 24, at New Zion Baptist Church in Greenville, FL. Interment at Mt.
Nebo Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial celebration of life Nov. 1, at new Shiloh P.B. Church, St. Petersburg.
WARE, Pallie Ware
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 7, 1955)
Pallie Ware, age 51, died September 30th at Pinetta. He had lived all his life in that community. Funeral services will be held
Sunday October 9th at Mt. Nebo Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WARE, Pearlie Mae Tillman Ware
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 9, 1969)
Pearlie Mae Tillman Ware, age 53, died Monday May 5th at the local hospital after a very sudden illness. She was a member of
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and Pallbearers Lodge #65, Survivors are two daughters, Issa B. Terry of Greenville and Pearlie Mae
Robinson of Cherry Lake; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday May 11 th at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with
burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel in charge of the arrangements.
WARE, T. J. Ware
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 9, 1966)
T. J. Ware, age 42, a former resident of Madison County, was killed in an auto accident Saturday November 26 th near Ft. Pierce.
He is survived by three brothers, Linton of Ft. Pierce; Clarence of Ft Bragg, NC; and Lawrence of Jacksonville; six sisters,
Lorene Wesley and Roberta Ware, both of Ft. Pierce; Lillie Mae Wells, Ila Mae Alexander and Catherine McDaniel, all three of
Madison; and Delores Ware of Deerfield Beach. Funeral services were held Sunday December 4 th in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WARF, Bonnie Faye Warf
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Bonnie Faye Warf, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Capital Regional Medical Center. She was born in Palatka,
Florida. Coming from Palatka, she had lived in Perry for the past 30 years. Mrs. Warf was a homemaker and a member of the
Order of the Confederate Rose. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with
her family. She enjoyed camping and fishing in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Warf, a
daughter, Susan Warf Hardy and 2 great-grandchildren. Survived by (4) sons; James A. (Cindy) Warf II, Michael P. (Cynthia)
Warf, John Paul Warf, and Gregory A. (Carrie) Warf, all of Perry, FL, 1 daughter; Barbara Baldwin of Nacadociaus, TX, (2)
brothers; Carlton Brown and Joe Brown, both of Palatka, FL, (2) sisters; Donna Dice of Perry, FL, and Dorothy Price of Palatka,
FL, (11) grandchildren, (6) great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held
at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery.
WARF, James A. Warf II
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 3 June 2015)
James A. Warf II, age 50, of Perry, FL, passed away June 3, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. James was born July
12, 1964 in Palatka, FL, to the late James Arthur Warf and Bonnie (Brown) Warf. James was of the Baptist Faith and was a
proud Pawpaw. He was preceded in death by one sister Susan Hardy. James is survived by his wife Cindy Warf, Perry, FL;
daughter Jamie Warf (Cory) Sadler; 2 grandchildren: C. J. Sadler and Harlie Sadler and daughter Amanda Warf both of Perry;
3 brothers: Greg (Carrie), Paul Warf and Micheal (Cindy) Warf all of Perry; and 1 sister Barbara Powell of TX. Funeral services
will be held at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
WARING, Benjamin G. Waring
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 22, 1961)
Benjamin G. Waring, age 83, passed away Sunday following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and
the last member of a family of five brothers and sisters, the children of the late M. H. and Marybelle Waring, prominent
pioneer residents of the county. Mr. Waring was a retired merchant and cotton broker and had been prominent and active in
business and civic affairs of Madison for many years having served on the Town Council for a long period of time. Survivors are
five nephews, J. L. Wyche, Waring Wyche, and Ben S. Waring, all three of Madison; Sinclair Barnard, of Largo; and George
Barnard, of Norfolk, VA; seven nieces, Mrs. B. F. Williamson, of Pensacola; Mrs. J. W. Powell, of Panama City; Mrs. Virgil Caswell,
of Alachua; Mrs. Charles Sauls, of Chicago, IL; Mrs. L. P. Dewey and Mrs. D. W. Jackson, both of Clearwater and Mrs. E. P.
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Thompson, of Phoenix, AZ; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Cora Waring, of Valdosta. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs
Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WARING, Malachi Howell Waring
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, July 3, 1902
Died at his home near Cherry Lake on Friday, June 27th, Malachi Howell Waring, aged 60 years and 29 days. The deceased had
been ill for several weeks but his death was not expected to occur when it did. Mr. Waring was born in Madison on May 28th,
1842 and had lived in this county all of his days except the years which he spent as a soldier in the Confederate army. When
nineteen years of age the deceased enlisted as a private in the company of Capt. Richard Bradford, which was the first company
of soldiers to go from this county in defence of the country. Mr. Waring remained with his company until the end of the war
and participated in many of the notable battles of that day. He was twice wounded, once in the leg, which was but a slight
wound, and at the battle of New Hope Church near Atlanta, he received a wound through the right shoulder which lost him the
use of his arm for the balance of his days. Mr. Waring was one of the best known of Madison's older citizens. He was a popular
man, numbering his friends by the hundreds. For several terms he was tax assessor of the county and was at one time
postmaster. His body was brought to town early Saturday morning and taken to the residence of his sister, Mrs. Adela Thomas,
from whence the funeral was held Saturday afternoon, the interment being in the family plot in the city cemetery. The funeral
services were in charge of the Masons of which organization the deceased was a member. Besides a widow the deceased leaves
to mourn his loss several children, Messrs. Ben and Howell Waring, Mrs. Barnard of Olympia and Mrs. J. L. Wyche of Rockwell,
and two sisters, Mrs. Adela Thomas and Mrs. A. Shelverton, the latter of Decatur, GA. The bereaved family has the sympathy
of many friends who grieve with them because of the death of the husband, father and brother.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a Malachi H. Waring born 28 May 1842, died 27 Jun
1902.
WARING, Mary Belle Waring
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 13, 1955)
Miss Mary Belle Waring, 81 years of age, a charter member of the Madison Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, recently
passed to her reward.
WARING, Mrs. Vann Wilson Waring
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 27, 1956)
Mrs. Vann Wilson Waring, passed away early Thursday at the local hospital after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Madison and was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Frances Elizabeth Martin Wilson, a pioneer family of the county.
Survivors besides her husband are nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be held this afternoon
(Friday) in the late residence on South Horry Street with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WARMACK, Mr. H. H. Warmack
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 29, 1967)
Mr. H. H. Warmack, age 82 of Quitman, died in the Brooks County Hospital Tuesday December 26 th after an extended illness.
Mr. Warmack was born in Whitfield County, GA and moved to Quitman in 1911. He was owner of a Grocery Store for a number of
years and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Quitman. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. H. H. Warmack of Quitman; one
daughter, Mrs. R. E. Brown of Madison, FL; four sons, Russell Warmack and Hubert Warmack of Quitman; S. L. Warmack OF
Boston, GA and Odell Warmack of Springhill, LA; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Wednesday in Northside Baptist Church with burial in Concord Cemetery at Quitman
WARNER, Ada L. Warner
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 19, 1953)
Mrs. Ada L. Warner, 72, a lifelong resident of Suwannee County died in a West Florida Hospital late Friday night after an illness
of several months. Funeral was Sunday afternoon at Mt. Olive Church of Christ in Suwannee County. The deceased was a sister
of Enoch Keeling of Cherry Lake and Clayton Keeling of Madison.
WARNER, G. C. Warner
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 18, 1956)
G. C. (Cleve) Warner, age 71 years, died Tuesday morning, May 15th in a Tallahassee Hospital after an extended illness. He had
been a resident of Pinetta for thirty-four years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Edna Warner, of Pinetta; one daughter, Mrs.
Edward Crews, of Macclenny; two sons, Earl Warner, of Pinetta and T. C. Warner, of Jacksonville; three brothers, D. L. Warner
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and Robert Warner, both of Live Oak and M. N. Warner, of Winter Park; one sister, Mrs. Annie Harrell, of Live Oak; and three
grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.
WARNER, Jimmy Warner
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 20 October 2016)
Jimmy "Bo" Warner, age 73, of Naylor, GA passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center in
Valdosta, GA. He was born on August 5, 1943 in Moultrie, GA. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was
employed with S. G. Plumbing as a HVAC contractor and was a member of the Pleasant Way Baptist Church. He was preceded in
death by his sisters, Lula Hiers, Katherine Mullis, Katie Hopson and his brother, Buck Warner. Survivors include his wife of 36
years, Kim Warner of Naylor, GA; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Tammy (Ken) Beach of Lakeland, GA, Dawn (Paul) Dufresne of
Naylor, GA, 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Jimmy (Hannah) Warner of Atlanta, GA, Kyle (Aldine) Warner of Naylor, GA; 7
grandchildren, Amber Mullis, Dakota Mullis, Cole Warner, Zane Warner, Taylor Tate, Jada Dufresne, Bowen Warner; his
parents, Minnie & William Warner of Moultrie, GA; 1 sister & brother-in-law, June (Bobby) Tidwell of Bonifay, FL; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Pleasant Way Baptist Church with burial to follow in
the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
WARNOCK, Dana Randall Warnock
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 5 August 2009)
Mr. Dana Randall Warnock, age 55, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Monday, July 28, 2009, at home. Mr. Warnock, a native of
Davidson County, TN. He was born on February 11, 1954. He was the son of Charles Herman Warnock and the late Marilyn
Kirkland Warnock. He was a retail bookstore salesman. Survivors include his father: Rev. Charles H. Warnock, Jr. and stepmother Lola Warnock Douglas, GA; brother: Charles H. (Chuck) Warnock, III of Chatham VA; daughters: Rebecca Warnock
Rucker of Raleigh, NC and Rachael Warnock of Raleigh, NC. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the First Baptist
Church with burial in the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WARNOCK, Henderson B. Warnock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 6, 1962)
Henderson B. Warnock, age 54, of Panacea, FL died Wednesday April 4th in a Memphis, TN Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born in Madison County, son of the late H. D. Warnock and Mrs. Laura Warnock and was a Chief Pharmacist’s mate in the
U. S. Navy until his retirement. He was in the service sixteen years. Mr. Warnock made his home in Panacea. Survivors are his
wife, Mrs. Esther Warnock, of Panacea; two daughters, Mrs. Patrick Brannen and Miss Marie Warnock; one son Delma, of
Baxley, GA; and two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Laura Warnock, of Madison; one brother, Dr. Henry R. Warnock, and one
sister, Mrs. Everett Flournoy, both of Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at Beggs Funeral Home Saturday and burial will
follow at Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WARNOCK, Henry Delamar Warnock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 17, 1939)
Henry D. Warnock, a retired Baptist minister, died Tuesday, February 14th, at his home in Northeast Madison following a several
days’ illness of heart complications. Henry Delamar Warnock was born in Madison County November 5, 1880, son of the late Robert
J. Warnock and Elmyra Young Warnock. He was educated at Mercer University, Macon, GA graduating with the A. B. degree. In
early manhood he was married to Miss Laura Henderson, also of Madison County. The greater part of his life work was in Georgia
where he served pastorates in Davisboro, Buena Vista, Ellaville, Milledgeville and Forsyth. He also served a church in Toledo, OH
just prior to entering upon the ministry of the Milledgeville Church. Survivors are his widow, Laura Henderson Warnock; one
daughter, Mrs. Everett Flournoy of Macon, GA; three sons, Henderson B. Warnock, Baxley; Robert J. Warnock, Eastman, and Henry
Young Warnock, a student of Mercer University, Macon; and three grandchildren, Adele and Everett Flournoy, Jr., and Robert
Warnock, Jr. Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday and interment was in Mt. Horeb Cemetery.
WARREN, Alice Louise Lovell Warren
(Abstracted from the 12 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Alice Louise Lovell Warren, age 90, of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2017) at her residence. Born in Blackshear Oct.
30, 1926, she lived in Pierce and Ware counties all of her life. She was a devoted wife and mother who, after rearing her four
children, decided to go to nursing school. She worked as a nurse with the Pierce County Hospital and then later retired in 2000
from Memorial Hospital in Waycross. She may have been 90 years old but she was always young at heart. She enjoyed
Facebooking where she could keep up with everyone, reading, traveling, baking, quilting and cross stitching. To say that she
loved the Georgia Bulldogs would be a huge understatement. She was a season ticket holder and went to all of the home games
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and most of the away games. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Blackshear, where she was in the Alert Sunday School
class. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all. She was a daughter of the
late Jim J. and Lavonia Bramblitt Lovell. She was also preceded in death by her sister who raised her after the death of her
parents, Iness Beverly Leroy, her husband, John Bradford Warren, a son, Larry Warren, a great-grandchild, and all the rest of
her brothers and sisters. Survivors include 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Bobbie Rudin and Kathy (Tracy) Cook, all of Waycross;
1 son and daughter-in-law, Reginald (Sandy) Warren, of Peebles, Ohio; 1 cherished sis-niece, Iris Duncan of Jacksonville, FL; 2
nieces, Lois (Jesse) Griffin of Sarasota, FL, and Doris Hartsfield Baker of Starke, FL; 10 grandchildren, Bill (Carla) Henderson,
Stephanie (Brian) Smith, Tracy (Jeanie) Altman, Sumer (David) Tonto, Stephen (Julie) Warren, April Fals, Marty (Carolyn)
Altman, Rebecca (Jason) Dupuis, Larry Warren Jr. and Kimberly (John) Guess; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at Blackshear First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the
Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross,
GA 31501, or to the Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WARREN, Ardis M. Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 8, 1949)
Ardis M. Warren, prominent life-long citizen of Madison County passed away Monday at his farm home near Hanson, following a
lingering illness. He was 78 years of age. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bertie Stanton Warren; one daughter, Mrs. Dan
Wainwright, formerly Miss Hoyt Warren; four grandchildren, Miles Morrison, with the U.S. Army forces in the German
occupation, and Marcus, Thomasina and Florine, who reside in the Warren home, and one sister, Mrs. D. M. Webb, of Dunedin,
besides nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
WARREN, Bertie Stanton Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 6, 1963)
Bertie Stanton Warren, 86, widow of the late Ardis Warren, passed away Thursday. She was a lifelong resident of Madison
County and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stanton who were pioneer residents of the county. She was the
oldest member of the Ricky Springs Methodist Church. Prior to her marriage in 1901 she was a school teacher and also taught
music for several years. She was the last member of her generation. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Hoyt Morrison
Wainwright, of Madison; and five grandchildren, Master Sergeant Miles T. Morrison, stationed with the Air Force in Spain;
Marcus D. Morrison; Mrs. William Oliver and Miss Mary Wainwright, all of Madison; and Miss Florene Morrison, of Omaha, NE;
five great-grandchildren, and other relatives, and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Warren, of Madison and Mrs. Nettie Stanton,
of Miami. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
WARREN, Bobby Ray Warren
(Abstracted from the January 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
NAHUNTA — Bobby Ray Warren, 64, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (Jan. 19, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross following a short illness. Born in Nahunta, he was the son of Amos and Mattie Elizabeth Highsmith Warren. He was
also preceded in death by two brothers, James “Pee Wee” Warren and Freddie Warren. He was a member of Nahunta First
Baptist Church, and was employed with Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation as a draftsman. He loved to
mechanic on antique cars. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kathy Crews Warren, of Nahunta; 1 son, Adam Warren, of
Nahunta; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Julio) Rosas, of Macon; 3 grandchildren, Caitlynn Warren, Jessica Rosas and
Jaqueline Rosas; 1 brother, Robert Warren, of Brunswick; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Josephine “Jo” Warren, of Augusta,
Dolly (Don Lee) Swilly, also of Augusta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Hickox. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
WARREN, Charles Warren Jr.
(Abstracted from the August 18, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Charles Warren Jr., age 68 of Patterson, passed away Friday evening (Aug. 15, 2014) at his residence following a sudden illness.
He had lived in Camden County for many years before moving to Patterson in 2003. He was born to Charles “Jack” Warren Sr.
and the late Thelma Wright Warren in Screven on June 21, 1946. He resided in Patterson with his wife, Barbara Johnson
Warren, and grandson, Phillip Griffin Jr. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and retired from the U.S.
Air National Guard. He was employed with Gilman Paper Company, St. Marys, for more than 30 years until its closure. He then
became employed with Dixie Egg Co. in Blackshear for the last 14 years as an over-the-road driver. An avid outdoorsman, he
loved fishing, hunting, gardening and woodworking. He was a devoted husband and loving son, father, grandfather and great
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grandfather. He was a member of Bristol Baptist Church Besides his mother, also preceding him in death was his brother,
Donald Warren. Survivors include his father, Charles “Jack” Warren Sr., of Patterson; his wife, Barbara Johnson Warren, of
Patterson; 1 sister, Mary Rowland, of Patterson; his children, Eugene and Stephanie Warren, of Kingsland, Patricia Henderson,
of St. Marys, Beckie and Roy Ranew, of Metter, Lee and Jennifer Griffin of Kingsland, Karen and Jim Herndon, of Kingsland,
and Sam and Shannon Griffin, of Jesup; grandchildren, Alex Warren, Alexis Warren, Sheena Burnsed, Tony Intravia, Curtis
Intravia, Dewayne Griffin, Madison Warring, Clara Griffin, Hunter Griffin, Kristie Brazell, Phillip Herndon, Kale Strickland,
Phillip Griffin, Brooklyn Griffin, William Griffin; one great-grandchild, Ellie Mae Warren; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday at Bristol Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Bristol Cemetery. Memorials may
be made to Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WARREN, Charles Warren Sr.
(Abstracted from the 14 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Charles “Jack” Warren Sr., age 91, of Patterson, passed away Friday (Dec. 11, 2015) at his daughter’s residence
following an illness. Born in Statesboro, April 4, 1924 to the late Judson and Lottie Donaldson Warren, he lived most of his life
in Pierce County. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the USS Princeton, which was the only
aircraft carrier sunk during the war. He was a farmer and was retired from Gilman Building Products as well as made and sold
cane syrup and honey for 18 years. He was a member of Bristol Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Thelma Wright Warren, and two sons, Charles Warren Jr. and Donald James Warren. Survivors include 1
daughter, Mary Rowland of Patterson; 1 daughter-in-law, Barbara Warren; 3 grandchildren, Valerie (Mark) Penwell, Eugene
(Stephanie) Warren and Patricia Henderson Warren; 6 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Bryant, Noah Bryant, Alan Penwell, Alexis
Warren, Alex (Heather) Warren and Phillip Griffin; 1 great-great-granddaughter, Ellie May Warren; 2 sisters, Frances Taylor
of Blackshear, and Betty Cook of Atlanta; several nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at
the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear. Interment will be in the Bristol Cemetery.
WARREN, Christian Warren
(Abstracted from the September 5, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Christian “Brayden” Warren, 1, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (Aug. 31, 2013) at Memorial Health
University Medical Center in Savannah. Born in Ocilla, Aug. 8, 2012, he was full of happiness and joy and was always smiling. He
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Warren, and his great-grandfather, Mackie Turner. Survivors include his
parents, John Henry Guess and Kimberly Marie Warren, of Blackshear; a sister, Haley Guess, of Blackshear; a brother, Hayden
Guess, of Blackshear; maternal grandparents, Shirley and Allen Lee, of Blackshear; paternal grandparents, Donald and Donna
Guess, of Blackshear; great-grandmother, Janice Turner, of Blackshear; seven uncles, Ricky Thornton (wife Jennifer), Larry
Warren, Christopher Allen (Brittany Zink), Cody Allen, Brandon Cribb, Ronald Guess, all of Blackshear, and Terry Hersey (wife
Alyssa), of Jacksonville. The funeral will be Saturday at the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the
Blackshear City Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WARREN, Christopher Lee Warren
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 24, 2012)
Mr. Christopher Lee Warren, 48, of Tifton, GA passed away at his residence on December 27, 2012. Arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced by Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors.
WARREN, Clarence Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 16, 1965)
Clarence Warren, age 68, former Madison boy, son the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucious Warren and brother of Schley Warren of
Greenville and L. C. Warren of Tampa, died in Jackson, MS on Tuesday of last week, after having been in poor health for a long
time.
WARREN, Cora Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 5, 1952)
Cora Warren died August 24, at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA after a long illness. She was 52 years of age. For 27
years Miss Warren held the position of chief technician in the department of Radiology of the University Hospital. She was a
graduate nurse from the Little-Griffin Hospital in Valdosta. Miss Warren was born and reared in Madison. She is survived by
her mother, Mrs. Mary Cobb Warren, of Madison; and three sisters, Mrs. E. L. Edwards and Mrs. R. C. Burnette, both of
Madison; and Mrs. G. L. Russell, of St. Augustine, FL and several nieces and nephews. Her father was the late Samuel Craft
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Warren. Funeral services were held at Elliott’s Funeral Chapel, August 25 th. The body will be conveyed to Madison where
services will be held at the graveside Tuesday.
WARREN, Estelle Andrews Warren
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 7 May 2015)
Estelle Andrews Warren, age 92, passed away May 4, 2015. She was born November 16, 1922 to the late Ruby Margaret
Warren, in Greenville, FL. In 1944 she married the late Dennis Warren and they had four children Ronnie, Jerry, Craig and
Tommy. Coming from Texas, she moved back to Monticello in 1989 where she was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist
Church. She enjoyed friends, talking on the phone, sewing yoyo quilts, reading and eating good food. She loved to cut up and
flirt. She was a friend to all. She was known for her memory of names, dates and finding great birthday cards for others.
Estelle loved her family and friends with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Charles Warren and
their three sons Ronnie, Jerry and Craig. She is survived by her son Tommy Warren, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren
and 2 great-great grandsons. A graveside service for Estelle Andrews Warren was held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Barclay
Cemetery, 1228 SW Osteen Ave, Greenville, FL 32333.
WARREN, Hattie Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 30, 1948)
Hattie Warren, wife of Theodore Warren, died Sunday afternoon in the Valdosta hospital after an illness of a few days.
WARREN, Herbert Lott Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 24, 1954)
Herbert Lott Warren, age 58, died Friday after an extended illness, at the home of his brother, R. B. Warren, south of
Greenville. Survivors are three brothers, R. B. Warren, of Greenville; A. P. Warren, of Cocoa; and Frank Warren, of Merryville,
LA; one sisters, Mrs. George H. Torrible, of Houston, TX and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held
Sunday in the Barclay Cemetery, four miles south of Greenville.
WARREN, J. W. Warren
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 June 2016)
Mr. J. W. Warren was born on November 22, 1930, to the late Ed Warren and Susie Tomlin Warren in the Sapstill Community,
near Broxton, GA. In 1937 his parents moved to Douglas, Georgia. At an early age he started working to help support his
family. For many years he lived in Fales where he helped the Smith’s by doing farm work. J.W. has always been a hard worker
and a friend to all he met. J.W. was the youngest boy of five siblings. One sister, Eula Mae Chandler and two brothers, Eddie
Lee Warren and Tommy Lee Warren preceded him in death; and a loving niece Ella Mae Williams Wilson. J.W. later started
working for Mr. Jess Tanner. He was a dedicated worker and was always ready for whatever he had to do. He always said don’t
have the man waiting on you to go to work, you should be waiting on him. Until his health started to decline he was like a clock, in
bed before the sun went down and up before the rooster crows. He leaves to cherish his memories a wife, Fannie Mae Warren; a
loving and devoted sister, Lunet Warren; special nieces and nephews Angela (Lonnie) Campbell, Loretta (Larry) Lewis of
Augusta, GA; Willie James (Evaline) Warren; Five kids that he reared as his own Sidney (Dexter) Brockington; Willie (Georgia)
Warren all of Douglas, GA; Gladys (Kenneth) Daniels of Stanford, FL; Tammy (Shun) Warren of Kinston, NC; Eddie (Chantel)
Warren of Jacksonville, FL; his extended family Jess and June Tanner of Douglas, GA; Wade Tanner and family from Atkinson
County, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The funeral service for Mr. J.W. Warren was Saturday,
June 4, 2016, at the Sears Street Church of God by Faith in Douglas, GA. Burial followed immediately after service at the
Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas, GA. McIver’s Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of final arrangements.
WARREN, Mrs. John H. Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 27, 1942)
Funeral services for Mrs. John H. Warren, who died Friday in Starke, at the age of 83 years, were held Sunday at Macedonia
Cemetery. Mrs. Warren was a former resident of Madison County. Survivors are two sons, Mr. Thomas Warren, of Starke, and
Mr. Albert Warren, of Cocoa. Mr. J. L. Sullivan, Sr., of this city is a nephew of the deceased.
WARREN, Mrs. Lillar E. Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 12, 1954)
Mrs. Lillar E. Warren, age 84, of Greenville, a lifelong resident of Madison County, died February 27th in St. Luke’s Hospital,
Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. She is survived by four sons, Porter A. and L. C. Warren, both of Tampa; Schley J., of
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Greenville; and Walter C., of Belzoni, MS; one sister, Mrs. Bulah Bush, of Greenville and a number of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery.
WARREN, Lois Griffin Warren
(Abstracted from the February 25, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lois Griffin Warren, age 78, of Milan, died peacefully Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2015) after a life lived hard and beautiful and full. She
leaves behind a family who’ll miss her much, a legacy of more than 50 years of marriage and a weighty heritage of loving well and
serving faithful. She was born in Hoboken, and was a 1954 graduate of Hoboken High School. She was a dedicated member of
Siloam Baptist Church. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maggie Shuman Page and Bryant Griffin and the widow of J.T.
Warren. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Robert F. Page, brother, Robert Page, and brother-in-law, Keith
Thomas. She is survived by her children, Susan Warren, of Cherokee, NC, Bonnie (Billy) Walker, of Rhine, Charles (Mary)
Warren, of Rhine, and Rhonda (Clint) Jones, of Milan; her sister, Joyce Thomas, of Waycross; her brother, David (Patricia)
Page, of Hoboken; 36 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She loved Jesus and red
roses, as well as riding around with J.T. in the car. You could most often find her in the kitchen, cooking and frying up goodness
and baking sweet things, or in her yard, tending her birds and her goats and flowers. She loved, doted on and took care of all
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the neighbors’ kids and every child who ever passed through Siloam’s
nursery. She loved and took care of and talked about everyone she held dear and J.T. most of all. Her family and friends will
remember her Bible by her chair every day and her yard lit up with Christmas lights each December. We will remember the
sugary taste of her homemade cake icing and all the amazing birthday cakes she baked for us through the years. Everyone will
remember her in the kitchen fixing for everyone making everyone feel like the special one – the way she would always remember
and make just what it was that each person liked, just the way they liked it. We’ll remember how she’d welcomingly holler, “Come
in!” every time we knocked on her door and the way she would smile like we shared a secret when J.T. was being ornery. We’ll
remember the way she’d sit and tell us stories, past and present — of growing up and growing old and of all the things and people
that were most important to her. We will remember the way she squeezed her eyes shut behind her glasses and laughed almost
silent when she got really tickled about something. We will remember all the things she taught us and how she pointed us to
Christ, always. We will remember her well. The funeral will be Thursday at Southerland Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in
Milan City Cemetery. The family may be contacted at the residence of Charles and Mary Warren, 580 Cass Burnham Road,
Rhine. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman is serving the family.
WARREN, Margaret Irene Royal Warren
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 August 2010)
Mrs. Margaret Irene Royal Warren, age 94, of Ambrose, GA passed away at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs.
Warren was born in Worth County, GA to the late Alfred Richardson and Ellen Irene Lipsey Royal on September 21, 1915. Mrs.
Warren was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Warren were Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the New Hope Baptist Church.
Burial followed in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include: daughters: Joanne Kibbey of Douglas, GA; Lillie
Topper of Albany, GA; sisters: Gwendolyn Lott of Ambrose, GA, Helen Sensing of Hamilton, GA; brother: Bonwell Royal of
Douglas, GA; 9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Sims Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
WARREN, Mary Frances Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 11, 1970)
Mary Frances Warren, age 95, passed away Friday at St. Augustine, FL. She was born in Greenville, SC but had lived most of her
life in Madison County. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Russell of St. Augustine and Mrs. Lollo Edwards of
Madison; twelve grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday September 8, 1970 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
WARREN, Mrs. Mary Jane Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 30, 1943)
On Saturday night, April 24, 1943, the death angel visited the home of Mr. Roy Warren of the New Macedonia section of Madison
County and bore away the spirit of his aged mother, who had made her home with him for a number of years. Mrs. Warren lived in
that section for many years, and was well-known and beloved by many of the residents. Mary Janie Barclay was born in Madison
County in 1862. She was married to Rufus T. Warren in 1884. He preceded her in death by about eight years. Mrs. Warren is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Torrible, of Houston, TX, and five sons, as follows: Roy B. and Lot, both of Greenville, Archie
of Cocoa, Joe of Denver, CO and Pfc. Frank Warren of New York City. Also there are eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. A brother, T. M. Barclay of Greenville, also survives. Funeral services were held at Barclay Cemetery
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WARREN, Michael Eugene Warren
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 3 August 2015)
Greenville: Michael Eugene Warren passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 after courageously battling cancer for a year and a
half. A memorial service will be held at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born to Mary
Inez (Oxendine) and Schley J. Warren, Sr., on March 26, 1948. He was predeceased by his parents: Inez and Schley J. Warren,
Sr.; sister: Edwina Warren Laney; brothers: Schley J. Warren, Jr. and Lowell Thomas Warren. He attended school in Greenville,
FL, graduating from Greenville High School. Mike served in the U. S. Air Force later working in the field of construction. He is
survived by two sisters: Betty Warren Bullock of Monticello and Ruth Ann (Eugene) Wheeler of Keystone Heights, one brother:
Alan Wesley Warren of Greenville, a sister-in-law Lorraine Warren of Greenville and a number of nieces and nephews as well as
grandnieces and grandnephews, all who will miss his quick smile and pleasant disposition. Memorial contributions may be made to
Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428 or your local chapter of the American Cancer society.
WARREN, Pamela Elaine Harris Warren
(Abstracted from the August 19, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
NAHUNTA — Pamela Elaine Harris Warren, 57, of Nahunta died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon (Aug. 15, 2013) at her
residence. Born in Nahunta, she was the daughter of William Franklin Harris and Myrtis Idell Rowell Harris. She was also
preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Lane, a brother, Henry Franklin Harris, a sister, Catherine Annette Harris, and two
half-brothers, Grady Terrell and Kenneth Anthony Lewis. She loved her grandson and loved having him help her with yard work.
She also loved cooking. She is survived by her son, Stacey Lane, of Raybon; a daughter, Wendy Chesser, of Raybon; her loving
grandson, Nicholas Lane, of Hoboken; two half-brothers and a sister-in-law, Theodore Dennis Lewis and Michiko, of Marietta,
Wayne Jackson Lewis, of Myrtle Beach, SC; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Tuesday
at the Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WARREN, Pearl Inez Warren
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 17, 2009)
Pearl Inez Warren, 87, died Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2009) in Marietta. She was born Jan. 19, 1921 in Dublin and resided in Waycross
for more than 60 years. She was employed at J.C. Penny. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Adam Lee
Warren, who died in 1969. She is survived by her two sons, James Wesley Warren and Wayne Lee Warren; 11 grandchildren; and
12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1500 South
Georgia Park way, Waycross. Visitation will be at the church at 1 p.m. The service will begin at 1:30. Local minister, Mark Bryars,
will be officiating.
WARREN, Quinton H. Warren, Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 30 November 2016)
Quinton H. Warren, Jr., age 83, of Valdosta, GA passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born on
June 7, 1933 in Valdosta, GA to the late Quinton Hughes and Lena Bell (Woodward) Warren, Sr. Mr. Warren was a United
States Marine and served during the Korean War. He worked with the Owen-Illinois Bag Plant for 27 years. He was a charter
member and trustee of the New Harvest United Methodist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother, James Edward Warren. Left to cherish the memories of Quinton are his wife of 57 years, Mary Bennett Warren of
Valdosta, GA; son, Quinton Warren, III of Atlanta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Carrie Warren of Lady Lake, FL;
grandchildren, Harley Warren, Abbey Warren, Hannah Warren; 1 sister, Leonora Smith of Valdosta, GA; 3 sisters-in-law, Helen
K. Warren of Monroe, LA, Deloris Raulerson of Statenville, GA, Peggy Bennett of Valdosta, GA and several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to
follow in Wayfare Cemetery in Echols County.
WARREN, Roy B. Warren
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 1, 1963)
Roy B. Warren, age 79, lifelong resident of Madison County, passed away Tuesday in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after an
extended illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Warren. He had farmed most of his life and taught school in
Madison and Suwannee Counties. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Bailey Warren, of Greenville; two brothers, Archie P.
Warren, of Cocoa and Frank Warren, of Marysville, LA; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Torrible, of Houston, TX and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Greenville Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
WARREN, Sarah A. Warren
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(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 30 1908)
At her home near Hanson on Tuesday last, Mrs. Sarah A. Warren departed this life, aged 77 years and one month. Deceased
was the widow of the late Schley Warren and was the mother of a large family, ten of whom are now living. Funeral was held
Wednesday, the interment being in Pine Grove Cemetery. To the bereaved family we extend our condolences.
Editor Elmer’s note: According to the Madison County cemetery records Sarah A. Warren was born 28 Dec 1830.
WARREN, Tempie Estelle Walker Warren
(Abstracted from the 23 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Tempie Estelle Walker Warren, age 95, passed away peacefully at Fleming Island, FL, Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015). She was born
May 25, 1920 in Pierce County, daughter of James and Kizzie Johns Walker. She was the youngest of six children. She married
Lloyd William Warren, of Charleston, SC, July 24, 1938 at the family home in Otter Creek Community of Pierce County. After
their marriage, they made their home in Coconut Grove, FL, and then to Coral Gables, FL, where Estelle was a homemaker,
enjoyed handcrafts, especially gifted in the art of tatting and was active in the Baptist church while raising their daughter,
Eileen. The Warrens spent one month each summer visiting family and friends in Blackshear and traveling extensively
throughout the United States. The visits to Pierce County also included the Andrew Jackson Walker Jr. and Winifred Hyers
Walker family reunion at Otter Creek Community Center where Walkers gathered to honor the memory of their greatgrandparents. The great-grandchildren did not know these family icons, but were taught the importance of Walker-Hyers family
history in Pierce County. When Lloyd retired from the United States Postal Service, he and Estelle moved to Savannah, and
later to Orange Park, FL, to live near their daughter, Eileen, and her family. While living in Orange Park, Lloyd died Oct. 30,
2000, and was interred in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC, for his service in the United States Navy. Estelle’s rich
Walker family history included the times when her parents housed school teachers at Otter Creek School where children from
the area attended before going on to Blackshear High School. Estelle, along with her five siblings, grew to respect education
from this act of housing teachers which was an important part of life. This value is evident in the professional careers that
each child instilled in their children which produced farmers, teachers, ministers and doctors. Lloyd and Estelle were charter
members of the Pierce County Historical and Genealogical Society which continues to represent these values that Blackshear
passed on to the following generations. As we say goodbye to Estelle, it would be good to remember how her generation came to
be and thereby support the historical society that keeps this wonderful heritage alive for everyone. We have a rich past and
will miss this passing generation. Estelle was predeceased by her parents, James and Kizzie Johns Walker, her husband of 62
years, Lloyd William Warren, siblings, Lyman Jackson Walker, Oliver Walker, Alvin Walker Sr., Moselle Walker Hurst and Juell
Winifred Walker Wood. She is survived by 1 daughter, Eileen Marie Warren (Thomas R.) Kelsey of Fleming Island, FL;
grandchildren, Dr. Linda Marie Kelsey Hendricks, of Macon, Amy Ruth Kelsey Dowell, of Fleming Island, FL, and Thomas R.
Kelsey Jr., of Daytona Beach, FL; great-grandchildren, Matthew Vining Hendricks and Ruth Marie Hendricks, Taylor Renee
Kelley and Gavin Scott Kelley; several first cousins, including Lillian Walker Lee, of Patterson; and several nieces and nephews,
including Mary Lott Walker and Alvin Walker Jr., of Blackshear. Estelle’s body was cremated and the family held a private
memorial service. Her ashes were interred in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC.
WARREN, William P. Warren
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
William P. “Percy” Warren, age 73, of Ellijay, and formerly of Thomasville, died Thursday, August 19, 2010. A service in
celebration of Percy’s life and home going will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. A memorial
service will also take place in Ellijay in the near future. The family requests no flowers, asking instead that any memorial gifts
be made to either Gideons International-Thomasville Camp, P. O. Box 2361, Thomasville, GA 31799, or Gideons InternationalEllijay Camp, P. O. Box 1704, Ellijay GA 30540, for the distribution of Bibles throughout the world. Percy was born in Grady
County on October 15, 1936, to the late Maggie Hurst Warren and Jack Warren, and was a member of the Albany High School
Class of 1955. He served four years in the U. S. Navy, and had more than 45 years with the U. S. Postal Service. Percy started
as a letter carrier in Albany in 1955, six months after finishing high school. His career was interrupted by his military service,
after which time he returned to the Albany Post Office and continued to work as a letter carrier until 1971, when he was
promoted to Foreman of Mails. During that same time, he attended college and obtained his Associate of Arts degree from
Albany Junior College (now Darton College), and then went on to receive a B.S. in Management from Georgia Southwestern
College (now Georgia Southwestern State University) in Americus in 1971. When the Postmaster position in Thomasville became
open in 1973, Percy applied. He was named Thomasville Postmaster in 1974 and served 27 years in that position. On August 3,
1975, he married Miriam Chastain of Thomasville, who survives, and they continued to live in Thomasville for the next 29 years.
While in Thomasville, they were members of New Covenant Church. After his retirement from the Postal Service in 2001, Percy
realized a long-held desire to be a teacher when he joined the adjunct faculty of Southwest Georgia Technical College as a math
instructor, where he taught until he and Miriam moved to Ellijay in 2004. He came out of retirement in 2006 to work for the
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Public Safety Department of Coosawattee River Resort, where he was employed at the time of his death. Percy was a member
of First Baptist Church of Ellijay and was a member of Gideons International, currently serving as treasurer of the Ellijay Camp.
He had previously served in the same capacity with the Thomasville Camp. The most important things in Percy’s life were his
relationship with God through Christ Jesus, his family, his friends, and the beautiful mountains he felt so blessed to live in. A
special part of Percy’s life in Thomasville was his inclusion in a small group of men that met for prayer each Monday morning
before work; at the time he moved away in 2004, the prayer group had been ongoing for five-plus years. Another important date
on his weekly schedule was the long running “Thursday lunch meeting” -- a group of about six men who met to rabidly critique
and cheer on “their” Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and other favorite teams; when Percy left for Ellijay, this group had been
meeting for about 10 years, and he was always welcomed back whenever he visited Thomasville. In addition to his wife Miriam,
Percy is also survived by four children: Chris Warren and wife Catherine of Tustin, CA, Mary Blackwell and husband Sunny of
Moultrie, Paige Vaughan of Thomasville, and Greg Vaughan and wife Connie of Thomasville; 12 grandchildren: Jessica Zickefoose,
Meghan Andrus and husband Michael, Vallie and Rose Schmittou, Blake and Layton Livings, Ethan, Josh, Sam and Jesse
Schmittou, and Luke and Kelon Vaughan; and six great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by sisters-in-law Pat Chastain
Seitz and husband Erwin of Palm Bay, FL, and Shirley Chastain Carter of Thomasville; along with a number of nieces, nephews
and cousins.
WASDIN, Clara Frances Bishop Wasdin
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 1, 1965)
Mrs. Thomas A. Wasdin, age 33, died early Saturday in the Madison hospital after a sudden illness. She was the former Miss
Clara Frances Bishop and a native of Madison County, but had lived in Gainesville for the past nine years. She was a member of
the Baptist church. Surviving are her husband Mr. Thomas A. Wasdin and three daughters, Deborah Lee, Donna Lou and Alvalyn,
all of Gainesville; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Bishop of Greenville; two brothers, Walter Bishop, Jr., of St Cloud and
Gerald Bishop, of Greenville. Funeral services were held Monday in the Greenville Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery.
WASHINGTON, Allie Mae Mobley Washington
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, June 27, 2008)
Ms. Allie Mae Mobley Washington, age 65, died Wednesday, June 24, 2008, at Lake Park Nursing and Rehabitation Center.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 28, at Mt. Zion AME Church in Cherry Lake, with interment in the church cemetery. Our
dear sister in Christ departed for her heavenly home. She fought the good fight, kept the faith, and now has gone home to rest
with God. Allie Mae Mobley Washington was the youngest daughter of Henry and Ruby Mobley She was born on December 9,
1942. Sister Washington was a loving caring mother, grandmother, and sister. She attended public schools in Hanson and
Madison. She received her A.A. from Suwannee River Junior College, B.S. from Florida A&M University, and Master’s degree
from Nova College in Miami. She taught school in Miami before returning to Madison where she retired from the Madison
County School system after 33 years as a second grade school teacher. She accepted Christ at a early age at Mt. Zion AME
Church in Cherry Lake. She moved to Miami and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the
Usher Board. Upon her return to Madison, she rejoined Mt. Zion and served as a member of the Gospel Choir. She leaves to
cherish loving memories 1 son, Gary Washington of Jacksonville; 1 sister, Mosley Lee Barfield of Madison; 6 brothers, Matthew
and (Mary) of Madison, Thomas and (Pearl) of Valdosta, Ga., Jerry and (Lora) of Madison, Willie and (Lillie) of Madison, Ray and
(Donna) of Tallahassee, and Frank and (Ruby) of Orlando; 3 grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia Mobley; and two brothers, Johnny and James Mobley. Beggs Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
WASHINGTON, Cora Washington
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 15, 1956)
Cora Washington, age 69, widow of the late W. R. Washington, passed away in a Valdosta Hospital Friday morning after an
extended illness. Mrs. Washington was a member of Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs.
M. E. Johnson, of Quitman; Mrs. Roy Hardee and Mrs. T. A. Crews, of Pinetta; and Mrs. Elder Tyson, of Valdosta; two sons, D. T.
and J. P., both of Pinetta; two nieces, Mrs. C. H. Harrell, of Madison; and Mrs. J. D. Bell, of Day; four sisters: Mrs. Ida Smith
and Miss Tessie Dixon, both of Jacksonville; Mrs. Sallie Hammock, of Pinetta; and Mrs. Annie Brown, of Day; two brothers, T. T.
Dixon, of Pinetta; and Coleman Dixon, of Waycross; and twenty seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Mt.
Horeb Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WASHINGTON, Donna Lorene Washington
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 26 December, 2014)
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Donna Lorene Washington, age 73, died on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Heritage Health Care Center in Tallahassee, FL. She
was born in Pontiac, MI on June 28, 1941. Mrs. Washington had lived in Perry for the past twelve years coming from Louisiana.
She worked as a waitress throughout her life and was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Washington is survived by her
husband of 20 years, Charles Washington of Perry, FL; 1 sister Jean Caraway of Perry, FL and a cousin Karl Sheffer also of
Perry, FL. She was predeceased by her parents: Edwin Essex and Esther Haviland Essex and one brother: James Essex. The
family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. All arrangements are being handled by Beggs Funeral Home Perry
Chapel.
WASHINGTON, Ella Marie Washington
(Abstracted from the December 12, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Ella Marie Washington, 70, of 256 Sierra St., Waycross, will be held Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E.
Church, 1085 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. She was born May 10, 1943 in
Reynolds. She began her educational path in the public schools of Georgia. She continued to enhance her learning at Clark
University, Valdosta State University, Fort Valley State University and Albany State University. She was employed with the
school system for more than 32 years. She was an active member of numerous organizations, one of which she held dear to her
heart, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was known as “Ms. AKA.” Another passion of hers was tutoring children at the
recreation center. She was also an active member of the NAACP. She departed this life suddenly on Friday (Dec. 6, 2013) at
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. Left to cherish her memories are sons, Franz (Kip) Miles (Latonya), Eric Washington Sr.
(Deidra) and Eddie Washington (Ruby), all of Waycross, Wilmon Washington (Tressa), of Augusta, Vincent Miles, of Miami, FL,
and step-son, Andrew Tatum, of Waycross; daughters, Ann Parker and Betty Curry (Danny), of Waycross; grandsons, Shaquil
Daniels, Danny Curry, Javon’te Munford, Kylill Miles, Keanu Miles, Eric Washington Jr., Andrew Tatum III and Charles (CJ)
Bellamy Jr.; granddaughters, Camille Wesley, Michelle Curry, Marie Swinson (the Rev. Rod), Regina Wells, Andrea Freelove
(Lloyd), Kalisha Washington (Sam) and Malia Washington; great-granddaughter, Jalayh Munford; special cousins, Pam Wells
(Jimmy), of College Park, Albert O’Bryant (Delilah), of Fort Valley, Samuel O’Bryant (Desiree), of Macon, and Lewyn O’Bryant, of
Atlanta; a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of
arrangements.
WASHINGTON, George Washington
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 26, 1971)
George Washington, age 77, passed away Thursday February 18 in the Madison hospital after a lingering illness. He was a
lifetime resident of Madison County and a painter and carpenter. He is survived by one son, Morris Burnett of Jacksonville, FL;
two cousins, Mrs. Ida Hall Usher and Mrs. Lilla Williams of Madison, FL. Funeral services will be Saturday February 27 from the
Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WASHINGTON, George Lee Washington
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 24, 1970)
George Lee Washington, age 43, a former resident of Madison County was accidentally drowned on April 9 th, 1970 at
Homestead, FL. He is survived by five brothers, Andrew Washington, General Lee Washington, Horace Washington, W. R.
Washington, all four of Madison and Albert Washington of St. Albans, New York; one son, General Lee Washington of Miami; one
daughter, Mrs. Betty Washington Davis of Madison; one grandchild; five sisters-9n-law; and his wife, Mrs. Ophelia W.
Washington of Miami. Funeral services will be Saturday April 18th, 1970 at Mount Nebo Baptist Church. Beggs Horry Street
Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
WASHINGTON, George Ray Washington Jr.,
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
George Ray Washington Jr., 72, of Bristol, passed away Friday (May 10, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. The
family is receiving friends at 3319 Tyre Bridge Road, Patterson, and at his farm across from 4235 Highway 32, Bristol. He was
born Nov. 21, 1940, in Pierce County, son of the late Bessie Lee Jones Booth and William Washington. He was raised by his stepfather, Major Booth. He was educated in the Pierce County School System and graduated from Lee Street High School in
Blackshear as part of the class of 1960. At an early age, he joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church on the Ridge near
Patterson. He became an ordained deacon in 1975. He also served as chairman of the deacon ministry. He presently served
under the Rev. Thomas Smith, pastor of St. James. His passion was in the music ministry. His love of gospel music inspired him
to coordinate the St. James Male Chorus. Additional, he sought to bring various musical talents to the Ridge, which led to the
successful production of the Gospel Extravaganza at St. James. During his travels to various churches, he was a friend to a
number of ministers, deacons and various other departments of the church. During his childhood years, he was introduced to
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farming by his step-father. Even after completion of his high school education, he continued to cultivate his skill. At the same
time, he became employed by Patterson Milling Company. Later he gained employment at Rayonier of Jesup where he worked
until his retirement. His retirement allowed him to devote his attention to farming. He was known to cultivate corn and raise
cows, but it was his infamous cane grinding skills that produced the most delicious syrup that brought people from miles around
in hopes of getting a taste. In 1960, he married the late Gurnie J. Washington. To this union six children were born, Pamela,
Veronica, George Jr., Jerome, Alexes and Kimberly. Later, he joined hands in marriage to Wanda Carter Washington. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Major and Bessie Lee Booth and William Washington, his daughter, Veronica Washington,
siblings, Curlee Booth, Ora Johnson and Major Ira Booth Jr., and a granddaughter, Felecia Washington. He leaves to cherish his
memories, two daughters, Pamela (Kenneth) Washington, Welaka, FL, and Kimberly (Anthony) Williams, Bristol; three sons,
George (Samantha) Washington Jr., Waycross, Jerome (Annie) Washington, Naylor, and Alexes (Renata) Washington, Jesup; 16
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rosa Wright, Miami, FL, Hester (Jonathan) Grant, Patricia (David) Wilson
and Estella (Robert) Ashley, all of Patterson; one brother, Andrew Booth, Patterson; four sisters-in-law, Catherine (Cleveland)
Hollis, Waycross, Alice White, Hoboken, Mildred Jenkins, Alma, and Pearlie Mae Palmer, Jacksonville, FL; three brothers-in-law,
Norris (Geraldine) Johnson, Savannah, Jerry Cummings, Germany and James (Myrtice) Cummings, Dublin; two aunts, Irene
Dobson, Zephyrhills, FL, and Ida Cotton, New York; three uncles, Arnor Davis, Washington, DC, Perry (Cleo) Williams,
Gainesville, and Romeo Johnson, Philadelphia, PA; a devoted nephew and caretaker, Keith Frazier, Patterson; a special nephew,
Alexander Ashley; and great nieces, with whom he had a special bond, Rayn Rhem, Zykererionia Ashley and Esterica Ashley; to
them, he was their “Hobo.” The funeral will be Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 864 Oak St., Waycross.
Interment will follow in the Ridge Cemetery near Patterson. The cortege will assemble at 3319 Tyre Bridge Road, Patterson, at
10 a.m. Saturday. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
WASHINGTON, Gerald Lee Washington
(Abstracted from the January 16, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Gerald “Pete” Lee Washington will be held Saturday at Victory Temple, 319 W. Blackshear Ave.,
Waycross. Burial and committal service will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 1317 Myers Ave. He was
born Jan. 3, 1966 in Waycross, to Betty Washington Blackshear and the late Horace Graham. He attended public schools in
Waycross, where he received his education. He lived his life to the fullest. Through troubling times and life’s hard knocks, he
never forgot nor lost respect for family, though some may remember the not so good times. He was always there if you asked.
If he could he would and if not he tried. No matter the situation he always had that million dollar smile. He leaves to mourn 3
daughters, Marquita Bell, Zaquoia Bell and Kendra Worthy, all of Waycross; his mother, Betty Blackshear, and stepfather,
James Blackshear, of Waycross; 5 sisters, Bernice Williams (Thomas Bolds), of Waycross, Eva Mae Washington, of Macon,
Shirley Townsend, of Palm Beach, FL, Willie Mae Johnson (Melvin), of Jacksonville, FL, Charmaine Graham, of Washington, DC,
and Sherryl Mitchell, of Waycross; 3 brothers, Preston (Ilya) Corbin, of Waycross, Johnny (Twilla) Washington, of Jacksonville,
FL, and Horace Graham Jr., of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Professional services are
entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway.
WASHINGTON, Gracie Washington
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 6, 1905)
Gracie Washington died last Wednesday and was buried in the family graveyard on the Whitlock place.
No record was found of the burial
WASHINGTON, Johnny Washington
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Johnny Washington, age 79, of Greenville, FL passed on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
Funeral services are Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church with burial in St. Matthews Cemetery. A native and lifelong resident
of Greenville, he was retired from Florida Plywood and was a farmer. He was a devoted member of Allen Chapel, where he had
been an usher for many years. Treasuring his love and honoring his memory are his loving sisters, Gertrude (Willie) Reddick,
Juanita (William) Flowers, Beatrice Lynn-Gray and Carolyn Moore; brother, Connie (Alberta) Washington, Jr.; a devoted niececaregiver, Debra Jean Lynn; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Preceding Johnny in death were his
parents, Connie Sr. and Effie Martin Washington and siblings, Thomas, Inez, Elmor, Freddie and Geraldine. Tillman of
Tallahassee is handing the arrangements.
WASHINGTON, Lenay I. Washington
(Abstracted from the 16 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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A celebration of life service for Lenay I. Washington, age 73, was held Saturday at Fluker Funeral Home. She was born July 28,
1943 in Waycross, daughter of Izola Jenkins Cobb and the late Nathaniel Clarence (Buddy) Cobb Sr. She received her formal
education from the Waycross Public School system and graduated from Center High School in 1961. She later attended Albany
State College where she received a degree as a registered nurse. She was employed as a registered nurse for several years at
Memorial Hospital (now Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross) and Grady Hospital in Atlanta. She departed this life
Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2017) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. In addition to her father, she was
preceded in death by two sisters, Vicki Brenda Cobb and Juanita Cobb Robinson, and a brother, Curtis Lamar Postell. Those left
to cherish her memory include her mother, Izola Jenkins Cobb of Waycross; 2 sisters, Carmetia Lowder, of New York, NY, and
Patricia Cobb (David) O’Neal; a brother, Nathaniel Clarence Cobb Jr., of Atlanta; two adopted sisters, Angelique A. Cobb and
Kristie Cobb (James) White both of Waycross; an aunt, Laura Lee Kelly of Waycross; a brother-in-law, Nathaniel (Tech)
Robinson of Waycross; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery.
WASHINGTON, Leslie Washington
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 22, 1967)
Leslie Washington, age 66, a former resident of Madison County, died September 14 th in New City (THIS IS EXACTLY HOW
THE ORIGINAL OBIT READ – MAY HAVE BEEN NEW YORK CITY) where he had lived since 1930. Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
Marie Washington of New York; one brother, Mayhew Washington of Tallahassee; one sister, Miss Annie Washington of
Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday September 22 nd at Beggs Horry Street Chapel.
WATERFIELD, Eric Sean Waterfield
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 29, 2012)
Mr. Eric Sean Waterfield, 37, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah,
son of Leonard Jackson Waterfield and Susan Barker Waterfield. He attended Benedictine Military School and had been
employed by National Gypsum for 13 years. Eric was a member of the Christian faith and a loyal Atlanta Braves fan. Surviving
are his wife of 10 years, Kristie Cason Waterfield of Rincon; children, Olivia Rose and Maddux Edgar Waterfield both of Rincon;
mother, Susan Waterfield of Savannah; father, Leonard Waterfield of Savannah; brother, Jason Waterfield of Savannah;
uncles, Edward Barker and his wife, Christine of Columbus, Ohio; Raymond Barker and his wife Theresa of Savannah; niece,
Victoria Waterfield of Savannah; father and mother-in-law Frankie and Patsy Cason of Homerville, and many relatives. A
memorial service was held Friday, August 24, 2012 in the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors. Remembrances
may be made to Wells Fargo Bank in Savannah, Savings Account for Kristie C. Waterfield, to benefit Olivia and Maddux
Waterfield. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel served the family.
WATERS, Berniece Smith Waters
(Abstracted from the March 12, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Berniece Smith Waters, age 85, of Waycross died Tuesday (March 10, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a
sudden illness. She was born in Waycross to the late David James Smith and Thelma Lucinda Thrift Smith. She was a graduate
of Wacona High School. She raised her family in Florida and then moved to Jonesboro, where she retired from Lee Street
Elementary School. After retirement she moved back to Waycross. She had an advanced degree in motherhood and a doctorate
in grandmotherhood. She was an avid cook, shopper and accomplished decorator. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by a daughter, Terri Berniece Meyer, a sister, Bobbie Lee Farrior, and two brothers, Leonard J. Smith and William David
Smith. Survivors include 1 daughter, Kim (Tom) Hand, of Jonesboro; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Hand (Matt) Ronn, of Cumming,
Elizabeth Hand (Brad) Combes, of Orlando, FL, Meghan Hand (Dan) Lawler, of Memphis, TN, Troy Hand (fiancee, Gretchen
Otaño), of Houston, TX; 3 great-grandchildren, Hayden, Sawyer and Brooklyn Ronn; 4 sisters, Margaret Clark, Ruby Smith,
Eloise Bryant, Linda (Doug) Carroll, all of Waycross; 3 brothers, Tommy Smith, of Waycross, Doyle (Kay) Smith, of Waycross,
Roger (Ann) Smith, of Jonesboro; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Kettle Creek
Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
WATERS, Cleveland William Waters
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida June 27, 2012)
Jasper: Cleveland William “Buster” Waters, age 80, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his home in Jasper. A Memorial service will
be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 1, 2012 at The Burnham Christian Church, Jasper, FL. He was born in Leesburg, FL and lived most of
his life in Jasper. He worked for St. Regis Paper Company and was a Korean War Veteran with the US Army. He loved to fish
and was a member of Burnham Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Elvira Webb Waters of Jasper: 1 son:
Edward “Buddy” Waters (Vicki) of Camilla, GA; 6 daughters: Vickie Waters and Terri Waters of Lake City; Carolyn Evans (Kevin)
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of Madison; Melessia Wells (Earl) of Madison; Patricia Blanton (Michael) of Jasper and Betheny Harris (Phillip) of Perry; 1
brother: Lex Waters (Kimmi) of Middleburg; 1 sister: Jeanie Parker of Middleburg; 18 Grandchildren and 12 Great
Grandchildren. Donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055, Beggs Funeral Home,
Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.
WATERS, Edward William Waters
(Abstracted from the October 15, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Edward William Waters, 71, of Waycross, died Sunday (Oct. 13, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in
Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Lawrence Max L. Waters and Dorothy McCrae Waters. He lived in Waycross since 1958. He
worked as a logger most of his life with Glenn Carroll, Pitts Logging for 18 years, Oliver Logging for several years and retired
from Pierce Timber in 2004. He was a member of Hosannah Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1
daughter, Janice McDaniel, 1 sister, Loretta White, and 1 brother, T.J. Waters. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Judy
Crutchfield Waters, of Waycross; 3 children, Susie (boyfriend, Rich) Brown, of Waycross, Darrin (Debbie) Waters, of Baxley,
and Lewis Waters, of Waycross; 4 step-children, Terry Gaskins, of Lake City, FL, Charles Gaskins, of Kingsland, Lisa (Jimmy)
LaPorte, of Pennsylvania, James (Jody) Gaskins, of Fernandina Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Virginia (Glenn) Carroll, of Hawkinsville, Bertha Mae (Gary) Martin, of Boulogne, FL; 3 brothers, Max Lawrence (Vivian) Waters,
of Waycross, Harley (Laverne) Waters, of Blackshear, and Roy (Vergie) Waters, of Hawkinsville; father-in-law and mother-inlaw, George and Mary Crutchfield, of Waycross; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
Wednesday morning at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.
WATERS, Frances Joyner Waters
(Abstracted from the September 17, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Frances Joyner Waters, age 66, died Monday (Sept. 15, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Waycross after an extended
illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross who was formerly employed by Days Inn as head housekeeper. She
was a member of The Way of Holiness Church. She was the daughter of the late Lonzia Joyner Sr. and Dollie Fender Joyner.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Edward Waters, one sister, Barbara Crawford, and one brother, L.J. Joyner Jr.
Survivors include 1 son, Isaac Gardner, of Waycross; 1 daughter, Crystal McInvale (fiancé, Jeffrey), of Blackshear; 7
grandchildren, Jessica Gardner, Jennifer (Aubrey) Cason, Shelby Ruth (Ryan) Lewis, Kaitlyn Gardner, Dewayne Gardner, Tabitha
Hiott and Chelsea Hiott; 7 siblings, Mabel Cottingham, of Blackshear, Faye (John R) Stephens of Daytona Beach, FL, Judy
(Jimmy) Taylor, of Dixie Union, Ruth (Buddy) Waters, Linda Gail (J.B.) Ryan, JoAnne Lee and Oliff Smart, all of Blackshear; and
numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery.
WATERS, George W. Waters Jr.
(Abstracted from the June 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Dr. George W. Waters Jr., age 94, died Wednesday (June 11, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a brief illness.
He was a Blackshear native but lived most of his life in Ware County. He was the husband of the late Ruth Thomas Waters, and
son of the late George W. Waters Sr. and Ella Hogarth Waters. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold E. Waters.
He served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Doctor of Holistic Medicine and was associated with
Shaklee Vitamin Corporation for many years. He had been employed with RAMCO Oil Co. in Saudi Arabia in earlier years. He was
a member of Central Baptist Church and the Waycross Exchange Club. Survivors include a daughter, Karen P. Waters, of
Acworth; four grandchildren, Brandi (Brian) O’Neal, of Hoboken, Amber N. Norby, of Kuwait, Terrance Waters and Tyrone
Waters, both of Waycross; 11 great-grandchildren, Taylor O’Neal, Spencer O’Neal and Benji O’Neal, all of Hoboken, Tyler
Norby, of Waycross, Bryson McIntosh, of Charleston SC, Ayden Lassiter, of Hardeeville, SC, Jonathon Waters, of Chattanooga,
TN, Abigail Waters, Eric Waters, Keith Waters and Brandon Waters, all of Waycross; several great-great-grandchildren; 1
brother, Bradley Waters, of Blackshear; 3 sisters-in-law, Annell Waters, Jacquelyn Thomas and Mary Thomas, all of Waycross;
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Waters
Cemetery in Pierce County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice
House, c/o Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, James Milton Waters
(Abstracted from the August 27, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
AMERICUS — James Milton Waters, age 77, of Blackshear, passed away Monday (Aug. 25, 2014) at Phoebe Sumter Medical
Center. Born in Waycross Oct. 12, 1936, he lived in Blackshear most of his life. He was a 1954 graduate of Blackshear High
School and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He was a retired co-owner and bookkeeper of the former Waters
Ford Company and was a former member of the Blackshear Bank board of directors. He was also a former member and past-
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president of the Blackshear Rotary Club and a former member of the Blackshear-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. He was a
devoted member of Blackshear First United Methodist Church where he served in several different capacities over the years.
He was a member of the Wesley I Sunday School Class. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf and loved spending time with his
family, especially his grandchildren. He was a son of the late Stephen Monroe Sr. and Mildred Inez Walker Waters. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jordan Waters, and two sisters, Marian Waters and Millie Waters. Survivors include 2
daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy (Dean) Aker, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Leslie (Dr. Kyler) Crawford, of Smithville; 1 son,
James M. Waters Jr., of Blackshear; 1 sister, Marjorie Leiter, of Columbia, SC; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Steve Jr. (Marilyn)
Waters, of Blackshear; 6 grandchildren, Sam Aker, Harrison Aker, Lindsay Aker, Kylee Ann Crawford, Colton Crawford and
Carter Crawford; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at First United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 225 Church St.,
Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, James Wendell Waters
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 18, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR - James Wendell Waters, 69, died late Saturday evening (Sept. 16, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center
following a short illness.A native and life-long resident of Pierce County, he was named "Master Tree Farmer" in 1996. He was
the president of the National Farmers Organization, a title he held since 1968. He had also been a recipient of the Outstanding
Young Farmer award and was a member of the Georgia Farm Bureau. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where
he was in the Wesley Fellowship Class No. 1 and was a son of the late James Woodrow and Madge Raulerson Waters. Survivors
include his wife, Norma James Waters, of Blackshear; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Grant Lewis, of Jesup, and
Tina and Joey Beckworth, of Blackshear; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Jerrian Waters, of Blackshear; three sisters and
brothers-in-law, Laura and Mike Anderson, of Blackshear, Matilda and William Dukes, of Quitman, and Nell and Billie Clanton, of
Odum; five grandchildren, Leah Lewis, of Jesup, and Thomas Beckworth, Amelia Beckworth, Katie Waters and A.J. Waters, all
of Blackshear; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 at First United
Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Alabaha Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist, P.O. Box 127,
Blackshear, Ga. 31516 Visitation will be this evening starting at 6 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing
the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, John Bradley Waters
(Abstracted from the 2 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — John Bradley Waters, age 89, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (June 30, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross following an extended illness. Born Oct. 1, 1925 in Pierce County, he was a son of the late George W. Waters Sr. and
Ella Vicie Hogarth Waters. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II but lived most of his life in
Blackshear. He worked many years as a carman with CSX Transportation, retiring in 1987. A faithful member of First Baptist
Church in Blackshear, he attended the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the JOY Group. He was also a member of the
McDonald’s Breakfast Club and the Retired Carman Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife
of 58 years, Helen Marjorie Sweat Waters, and all of his brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son, Johnny (Karen)
Waters, of Valdosta; 2 grandchildren, Jada (Jamie) Scurlock and Brad Waters III, all of Lake Park; 2 great-grandchildren,
Jake and Roman Scurlock, of Lake Park; 1 sister-in-law, Annelle Waters, of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will take place Friday at First Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. Hart
Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, Linda Gail Jordan Waters
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 4, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR • Linda Gail Jordan Waters, 63, passed away Thursday (March 2, 2006), at home in the presence of her loving
family after a courageous 26-month battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Eudell Carter Jordan and the late Marlow Jack
Jordan. Survivors include her adoring husband of 41 years, James Milton Waters Sr., of Blackshear; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Kathy and Dean Aker, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Leslie and Dr. Kyler Crawford, of Americus; a son, James M. Waters
Jr., of Blackshear; a grandson, Sam Aker, of Colorado Springs; two sisters, Cheryl Cooper (Bill), of Patterson, and Janice
Everette (Eddie), of Waycross; a brother, Jackie Jordan, of Blackshear; a brother-in-law, Stephen M. Waters Jr. (Marilyn);
two sisters-in-law, Millie Waters, of Marietta, and Marjorie Leiter (Howard) of Columbia, S.C.; three nieces, Nancy Cooper, of
Patterson, Stephanie Thomas (Mike) of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and Melanie Sikes (John) of Acworth; a nephew, Steve Waters
III and Wade Griffin of Blackshear; a great-nephew, Joey Lee Jr., of Blackshear; a great-niece, Mari Claire Sikes, of Acworth;
a special friend, Nell Hutchinson; and several other loving relatives and friends. A graduate of the Blackshear High School, class
of 1960, she graduated from Abraham Baldwin College in 1962 with an associate degree in secretarial science. She was employed
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with The Blackshear Bank for several years and many more with Waters Ford Co. A devoted wife and mother, the community
knew her for her warm personality, winning smile and caring ways. She was a talented cook and homemaker who was known by all
who knew her for her decorating skills. She was a very active, faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Blackshear,
where she was on the Administrative Board, Council of Ministries and chairman of the Worship Committee. She was also a
member of Wesley I Fellowship Sunday School Class, Wednesday Night Bible Study Group and the United Methodist Women of
which she served as publicity chairman. She was a member of the Hester Bruce Carr Circle and Primetimers. She was a long time
member and soloist of the Chancel Choir for which she was a former director and chairman of the Choir Robe Committee. She
was known for her love of her pets. She was a proud member of The Humane Society of the United States and the National
Wildlife Federation which demonstrated her great love of animals. Funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Blackshear First
United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 until 9 at the
funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be nephews, Steve
Waters III and Joey Lee Jr., plus cousins, Dr. Guy Jordan, Alan Jordan, Elaine Richter, James E. Wells Jr., Reginald Riggins,
Hinson Jordan and Wanda Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Wesley Sunday School Class I and II of First United
Methodist Church, members of Blackshear High School class of 1960, her Wednesday Lunch Group, Dr. Stephen L. Buckley,
Brenda Davis and Hospice Satilla Employees. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blackshear First United Methodist
Church Sanctuary Fund, 225 Church St., Blackshear, Ga. 31516; Hospice Satilla, 1921 Alice St., Suite A-1, Waycross, Ga. 31501
or to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, Ga. 31502. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online
register at www.pearsontreadwell.com
Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, Michelle Miracle Waters
(Abstracted from the March 4, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Michelle Miracle Waters, age 6, of Waycross, died Monday (March 2, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an
extended illness. She was born in Waycross and lived here all of her life. She was in kindergarten at Wacona Elementary School
and was a member of Walkerville Baptist Church in Pierce County. Survivors include her parents, Troy Allen and Megan Quinn
Waters, of Waycross; 5 sisters, Emily Waters, Abigail Waters, Rebecca Waters, Sophie Waters and Chloe Potter; maternal
grandmother, Debra (Jeff) Sawyer, of Jacksonville, FL; maternal grandfather, Patrick Quinn, of New York; paternal
grandfather, Jerome (Tina) Gill, of Brunswick; several great-grandparents and other family members. A funeral will be at
Walkerville Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Ben James Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to
Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WATERS, Mildred J. Waters
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 16, 2011)
Mildred J. “Milly” Waters, 63, died at her home Wednesday (June 20, 2012). She was born and raised in Blackshear and was a
1966 graduate of Blackshear High School. She graduated from Georgia College at Milledgeville in 1970. She worked as a
respiratory therapist after moving to Atlanta and then as a physician’s office manager for 20 years in Buckhead. She obtained a
certificate as a master gardener and completed her career working at Home Depot. She lived in Marietta for 30 years, loved
hiking with her dogs and all too often found herself rescuing dogs in need. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed traveling with
her many, wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Monroe and Mildred Waters, a sister, Marion Waters, a
sister-in-law, Linda Waters, all of Blackshear, and a brother-in-law, Howard Leiter, of Columbia, SC. She is survived by her
partner of 29 years, Nell Hutcheson; one sister, Majorie Leiter. of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Stephen Waters Jr. (wife
Marilyn) and Milton Waters, both of Blackshear; four nieces, Stephanie Waters Thomas (husband Mike), of Woodbine, Melanie
Waters Turner (husband Steve), of Marietta, Kathy Waters Akers (husband Dean), of Colorado Springs, CO, Leslie Waters
Crawford (husband Kyler), of Americus; two nephews, Stevie Waters III (his partner, Wade Griffin), both of Blackshear, and
James Waters Jr., of Blackshear; and eight great-nieces and nephews, Sam, Harrison and Lindsey Aker, of Colorado Springs,
Kylee Ann, Colton and Carter Crawford, of Americus, Joey Lee Jr. (wife Ciara), of Blackshear, and Mari Claire Sikes, of
Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cobb County Humane Society, 148 Fairground St., NE, Marietta, GA
30060. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place
at 6 p.m. July 21 at the home of Robert Hutcheson, 338 S. Woodland Drive, Marietta.
WATERS, Otis Earl Waters
(Abstracted from the February 17, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Otis Earl Waters, age 93, of Tifton, died Friday (Feb. 13, 2015) at Pierce County Nursing Home in Blackshear.
The funeral will be Thursday in the chapel of Albritton Funeral Directors, Tifton. Born June 20, 1921, in Gordon County, he was
the son of Willie Bernaze Waters and Willie Mae Mills Waters. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Webb Waters.
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He was retired from Southern Bell as a toll board technician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War
II. He is survived by his son, Robert Waters, of Cumming, and his daughter, Donna Waters, of Blackshear. Arrangements are
with Albritton Funeral Directors.
WATERS, Robert Waters
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert “Bob” Waters, 81, of Blackshear, died late Thursday evening (April 25, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1931 in Glennville, son of the late Charlie Foster and Dollie Branch Waters.
He graduated at age 15 as valedictorian of the Glennville High School class of 1946. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and
fought in the Korean War. He was a boatswain serving on the USS Union (AKA 106). He was awarded the China Service Medal,
Navy Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After
his military career, he moved to Waycross. In 1955, he married Allie Mae Powers and moved to Blackshear. He worked for the
Waycross Journal-Herald and the Georgia-Florida Tractor Company before becoming a postal clerk with the Waycross Post
Office. He transferred to Blackshear as a supervisor and was promoted to postmaster in 1985. After retiring in 1990, he
enjoyed staying active with the Pierce County Food Pantry and farming. He was a member of the Black Angus Cattlemen’s
Association, Pierce County Saddle Club, the Elk’s Lodge and the American Legion. He was also a faithful member of Blackshear
First Baptist Church where he was an usher and served on the finance committee. He was a member of the Fellowship Sunday
School Class. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Allie Mae Powers Waters, of Blackshear; his daughter, Mysti (Eric) Sapp of
Blackshear; his son, Ricky (Donna) Waters of Waycross; five grandchildren, Bradi (Alan) Pryor of Atlanta, Skylar Waters of
Brunswick, Kelby Waters, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine, San Diego, CA, Weston Sapp of Blackshear, and Danielle (Brad) Collins of
Waycross; two sisters, Pat (Wayne) Durrance of Glennville, and Jurell Wainwright of Baxley; a brother, Billy (Sandy) Waters of
La Crescenta, CA; a special family friend, Sylvia Weathers of Brunswick; a special nephew, Bob (Cynthia) Powers of Houston, TX;
and many other nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Monday morning at First Baptist Church
Blackshear. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church
Blackshear Building Fund, 670 Main St., Blackshear, GA 31516. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
WATERS, Robert Stanley Waters
(Abstracted from the 1 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert Stanley Waters, age 66, of Waycross, passed away Friday (Aug. 28, 2015) at his residence. Born in Waycross, May 8,
1949, he lived in Pierce and Liberty counties for several years before moving to Waycross five years ago. He was a U.S. Army
veteran having served during the Vietnam conflict and later worked as a meat cutter at the Fort Stewart Commissary for
several years. A member of First Baptist Church of Blackshear, he was of strong Christian faith. He loved the Lord with all his
heart, soul and mind. He will be remembered as a humble and loving person who was always happy and never complained about
anything. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a son of the late William Vernon Waters Sr. and
Frances Westberry Waters. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Diane Copeland, and two brothers, James K.
Waters and Larry Edward Waters. Survivors include 1 sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline (Ralph) Dixon of Hinesville; 1
brother and sister-in-law, William Vernon Jr. and Shirley Waters of Jacksonville, NC; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.
WATKINS, Danny Eugene Watkins, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 August 2011)
Danny Eugene Watkins, Sr., age 50 of St. Marys, GA, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Watkins was
born August 16, 1961, in Jasper, AL. He was employed at CBC National Bank in Fernandina Beach, FL. Mr. Watkins was preceded
in death by his father, Howard Dale Watkins. Survivors include one son, Danny (Jordan) Eugene Watkins, Jr. of Douglas; one
daughter, Katelyn Watkins of Hazlehurst; mother, Ora Lee Jacobs of Nashville; 2 brothers, Phillip Watkins of Vernon, AL, and
Stoney Watkins of Spartanburg, SC; and 1 sister, LaCretia LeBlanc of Tifton. Graveside services were Friday, August 26, 2011,
in the Flat Creek Church Cemetery in Nashville. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WATKINS, Earl Thomas Watkins, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 August 2011)
Mr. Earl Thomas Watkins, Jr., age 87 of Douglas, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 20, 2011,
surrounded by his family. Mr. Watkins was born August 19, 1924, in Hawkinsville, GA, to the late Earl Thomas Watkins, Sr. and
Fannie Jewel Gardner Watkins. Mr. Watkins attended Middle Georgia College where he played baseball prior to joining the Navy
during World War II, after which he attended the University of Georgia and later worked in the tobacco markets in Kentucky,
Tennessee and the Carolinas. Thereafter, he and his father worked in the menswear store, Cole and Parker, purchased the store
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in 1953, and the name changed to Earl Watkins, Inc. The store was not only a successful family oriented store it was also a
community-oriented enterprise with special interest in Douglas and the downtown business community. In 1992, the City of
Douglas nominated Earl for the prestigious Liston Elkins Award, which was presented by the South Georgia RDC. Among the
accomplishments he helped promote and work for, include founding Douglas Downtown Policy Corporation and Downtown
Merchants Association, which developed into the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Business Association. Out
of these organizations, the Main Street Program and Tourism Department of the City came into being, as he was instrumental in
promoting these projects. Earl Watkins, Inc. was named Menswear Retailer of the Year - Single Door at the DIVA Fashion
Awards in 1999. He was chairman of the Douglas Coffee County Chamber of Commerce in 1982-1983 and served for a period of
time as a director of the Coffee County Bank. Mr. Watkins and his family have been devoted members of the First United
Methodist Church, where he gave of his time, talent and financial support in most every leadership position including Church
Treasurer, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Administrative Board, and 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Church. His
talent and support will be greatly missed, not only by his family and friends, but, also, his church and the entire community.
Survivors include his wife, Faine Greene Watkins of Douglas; one daughter, Beverly W. (Greg) Barbaree of Douglas; one son,
Tommy (Linda) Watkins of Douglas; four grandchildren, Mary Ashley Barbaree, Brooks Barbaree, Hillary Barbaree and Anna
Watkins; two great grandchildren, Lauren Ashley Barbaree and Mary Adalynn Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were Monday, August 22, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WATKINS, Florence Louise Watkins
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Florence Louise Watkins, age 76, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center
after a short illness. She was born on January 13, 1937 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lawrence and Marie Allen. She was a
homemaker and of the Christian Faith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Jack Allen Watkins and
sister, Virginia Carter. Her survivors include the father of her children: Billy Jack Watkins, of Valdosta, GA a daughter: Laura
Kim Lindsey, of Amelia Island, FL; son and daughter-in-law: William "Davie" and Pang Watkins, of Valdosta, GA daughter-in-law:
Michelle Watkins, of Valdosta, GA; her grandchildren: Meshalle Limb, Susan Opp , Billy Jack Watkins, Lauryn Stevens, Mindy
Louise Watkins & W.D Watkins, Jr., J.R. Andrews & Billy Bernhardt; 4 great-grandchildren: Alana, Cody, Alexandra, Victoria; a
brother: Lawrence Allen, Thomaston, GA; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be
Friday, March 29, 2013 at Redland Baptist Church with burial to follow in Redland Cemetery, Clyattville GA. Music Funeral
Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
WATKINS, Jack Allen Watkins
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Jack Allen Watkins, age 56, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Gainesville, FL. He was born on
November 3, 1956 in Lowndes County, GA. Mr. Watkins was a member of the Redland Baptist Church. He worked as a millwright
with Carpenter & Millwrights Union. His greatest love was working on the family farm. While not working, he enjoyed riding his
motorcycle and watching NHRA Drag Racing. His survivors include, his wife: Michelle Watkins of Valdosta, GA; 2 daughters:
Meshalle Limb of Colorado; Susan Opp of Colorado; a son: Billy Jack Watkins of Colorado; 3 grandchildren; father & stepmother: Billy Jack & Elvy Watkins of Valdosta, GA; mother: Louise Watkins of Valdosta, GA; sister: Kim Lindsey of Amelia
Island, FL; brother: Davie Watkins of Valdosta, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Redland Baptist Church in Lowndes County with burial to follow in the church cemetery. No
formal visitation will be held. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
WATKINS, Jerry Rudolph Watkins
(Abstracted from the 12 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Jerry Rudolph Watkins, age 67, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Sept. 11, 2016) at his residence following a
lengthy illness. Born in Waycross, July 26, 1949, he lived in Ware County for several years before moving to Pierce County in
1984. He worked for CSX Transportation (Bridge Building Division) before becoming disabled. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having
served during the Vietnam War. He loved to fish and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was a tough man with a big heart and it
always seemed like God would put him where he needed to be when he needed to be there for he would help anyone in need. He
was always joking and could come up with some of the best one-liners. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late
Johnny Wright and Aldine Owens Watkins. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Altman Watkins of Blackshear; 3 sons,
Britt (Pearlie) Watkins of Waycross, and Timmy Watkins (Courtney Buchanan) and Chad Watkins all of Blackshear; 6
grandchildren, Chelsea, Carson, Jaycee, Ella, Eli and Alayna; 1 great-grandchild on the way; a special nephew, Mark Godwin of
Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home.
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Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 664 Scranton Road, Unit 103 in
Brunswick, GA 31520-1946.
WATKINS, Jewel S. Watkins
(Abstracted from the September 6, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jewel S. Watkins, 90, passed away Thursday (Sept. 5, 2013). She was born in Blackshear July 21, 1923 and moved to Fernandina
Beach, FL from Waycross 60 years ago. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She retired from Terminal Paper Bag Company in Yulee, FL. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, cooking and church. She was
predeceased by her husband, Claude M. Watkins, who passed away in 2010. Survivors include 4 sons, Gary Watkins (Lakana), of
Fernandina Beach, FL, Sherold Watkins (Sue), also of Fernandina Beach, FL, John W. Watkins (Barbara), of Jacksonville, FL, and
Terry Watkins, of Colorado; a sister, Pearl Scury, of Waycross; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be
Saturday in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Spring Hill Baptist Church, 941017 Old Nassauville
Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Arrangements are with Green Pine Funeral Home.
WATKINS, Mamie Watkins
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 10, 1971)
Mamie Watkins, age 69, passed away at the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, FL August 31, 1971. She is survived by her
husband, Sam Watkins of Madison, FL; 3 daughters, Mrs. Elnora Hopkins of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Luemetter Miller; and Mrs.
Jenyethel Lee of Orlando, FL; 2 sons, Pretty Watkins of Orlando; James Watkins of Madison; 4 sisters, Mrs. Lucy Anderson;
Mrs. Elnora Wrights; Mrs. Catherine Barnes of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Luethel Brinson of Madison, FL; 3 brothers, John Major
and Roosevelt Major, both of Cincinnati; Pretty Major, Jr., of Sarasota, FL; 42 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday September 6, 1971 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church
cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
WATKINS, Mary Watkins
(Abstracted from the 29 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Watkins, age 97, died Tuesday (June 28, 2016) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after a short illness. She was a
native of Dallas, GA, but she lived most of her life in Waycross. A longtime member of First Baptist Church, she received the
“Woman of the Year” in 2005. As a member of the Waycross Junior Woman’s Club, she headed up the March of Dimes in
Waycross, and she was an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Greene Hardage and Eunice
Cooper Hardarge, her husband of 70 years, Horace Watkins, and one son, William Horace Watkins. Survivors include one
daughter, Vicki Allen of Jacksonville, FL; one son, Bill (Janet) Watkins of Valdosta; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Lance)
Harrell of Valdosta, Paul (Misty) Watkins of Valdosta, Allyson (Lee) Herritt of Birmingham, AL, and David (Katie) Allen of
Tuscaloosa, AL; 12 great-grandchildren, Maddox Harrell, Trace Harrell, Aldyn Harrell, Kade Watkins, Bennett Watkins, Hallie
Watkins, Matthew Herritt, Talor Herritt, Hunter Herritt, Blake Herritt, Will Allen and Jake Allen. A graveside service will be
Thursday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATKINS, Robert Steven Watkins
(Abstracted from the 22 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert Steven Watkins, age 45, of Nahunta, passed away Thursday (Aug. 20, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in
Brunswick following a short illness. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late James Edward Watkins Sr. and Barbara
Townsend Ingram, of Waleska. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charlie Ingram, and his
brother, Jimmy Watkins. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a truck driver for Comcar Industries. He enjoyed fishing,
going to the beach, shooting guns, boats and gardening. He also loved the woods and walking through the swamp. His family was
his pride and joy. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Martin Watkins of Nahunta; 1 son, Robert Watkins of Nahunta; 2
daughters, Linda Martin and Nera Watkins, both of Nahunta; 1 grandchild, Steven Martin of Nahunta; his mother, Barbara
Ingram of Waleska; his brother, Danny Watkins of Hortense; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be
Monday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WATSON, Agnes Watson
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 15 January 2015)
Agnes Watson, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was the daughter of Ruebon Benjamin Reams and Fannie
Eloise Carroll. Agnes married Claude Watson, they had three children together. Agnes enjoyed spending time with family and
friends, assembling puzzles and cooking. She was also a collector of nick-knacks. She is survived by 2 sons Ben (Robin) Watson
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and Joe Watson; 1 daughter Claudene (Robert) Hall,1 brother Johnnie (Rita) Reams, 1 sister Nancy Reams Nichols, 13
grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers
Buddy Reams, Joe Reams, CB (Buck) Reams, Rueben Reams, Albert Reams, Dutchie Reams, her sister Eloise Jenkins, one
grandchild and one great-great grandchild. Services for Agnes will be Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Beggs Monticello Chapel, 485
E. Dogwood St. Monticello, FL 32344.
WATSON, Amy Watson
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 25, 2011)
Amy Watson, 32, of Canton, won her battle with breast cancer and went home to be with the Lord Saturday (Feb. 19, 2011). A
memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Darby Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday
from noon to 1 p.m. at Darby Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Troy Watson, of Canton; mother, Vicki and Jim
Elliott, of Guntersville, Ala.; father, Sonny and Janet Baltimore, Killen, Ala.; sister, Mollie Baltimore, of Brownsville, Tenn.; and
grandmother, Ruby Baltimore, of Florence, Ala. She is survived in Canton by her father-in-law, Bruce Watson; mother-in-law,
Jenny Alvers (husband Mike); sister-in-law, April Perritt (husband Brad); brother-in-law, Matt Watson; nieces and nephews,
Cade, Julianna and Cami Perritt; and grandmother, Jean Raleigh. She also had many friends in Waycross. She was loved by
everyone who knew her, especially her two dogs, One and Pinot. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to
the Amy Watson Breast Cancer Fund, c/ o Wells Fargo Bank, 3765 Sixes Road, Canton, Ga. 30114. Condolences may be
expressed at www.darbyfuneralhome.com.
WATSON, Betty Nell Watson
(Abstracted from the 25 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Betty Nell Watson, age 81, died Sunday (Jan. 24, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native of Lanier
County who lived most of her life in Waycross. She retired from Best Rexall Drug Store and was a member of Winona Park
United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late George Ellie West and Ruby Moore West. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Gilbert T. Watson, and one brother, George Lee West. Survivors include 2 daughters, Glenda Jean
(Clarence) Brannen of Lake Butler, FL, and Donna Sue Watson (Greg) Bennett of Waycross; 1 son, George Randy (Debbie)
Watson of Brunswick; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Helen West Griffith of Lakeland; 1 brother, Bill
Moore (Dot) West of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at the Music Funeral Home. A
graveside service will be Thursday at Unity Methodist Church Cemetery in Lanier County. Memorial contributions may be made
to Winona Park United Methodist Church, 900 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA 31503, or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way,
Waycross, GA 31501.
WATSON, Carrol Lamar Watson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 25 August 2009)
Mr. Carrol Lamar Watson, age 62, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday July 31, 2009, at home. Mr. Watson, a native of Berrien
County, GA, was born on November 2, 1946. He was the son of the late Willis Watson. He was a mechanic employed with the City
of Douglas retiring after 29 years and a member of the Rocky Pond Baptist Church. A brother, Tony Watson preceded him in
death. Survivors include his wife: Gelene Greer Watson of Douglas, GA; daughters: Jackie Watson, Tina (Calvin) Foskey of
Douglas, GA; 1 son: Darren Watson of Douglas, GA; his mother: Juanita Hall Watson of Douglas, GA; 1 sister: Janice Taylor of
Douglas, GA; 7 grandchildren: Jonnathon Watson, Reagan Watson, Chiann Watson, Andrew Watson, Hunter McQueen, Anthony
McQueen and Allen Foskey. Funeral services were Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Burial followed in the
Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WATSON, Clyde Virginia Hughes Watson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 12, 1967)
Mrs. Clyde Virginia Hughes Watson died in St. Petersburg Friday May 5th at the age of 68. She was the grandmother of Mrs.
Robert Jenkins of Cherry Lake. Mrs. Watson was a native of Brooks County, GA and lived in Quitman but moved to St.
Petersburg after her husband’s death. Survivors are three daughters; four sons; twenty-three grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 12th at Maxwell Funeral Home in Quitman with interment in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
WATSON, Dovie Watson
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 11th, 2013)
Mrs. Dovie Watson passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at The Haven Hospice House in Orange Park, FL, following a
lengthy illness. Mrs. Watson was born June 21, 1944, in Cinch County GA and had made her home in Orange Park, for many years.
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She was retired from WPS/ Champus at the Naval Air Station hospital where she worked as a Claims Adjudicator. She
graduated from Clinch County High School where she was given the title of “official” class poet. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Roseman Joseph Watson; her father Maitland Smith; her mother, Dovie Velma Smith; and her brother-in-law,
Harald Rubel. She is survived by 3 daughters, Carmia Lynn Korn, Kimberly Jo Watson, Amy Colleen Bream; 5 grandchildren,
Ashley Hawkins, Zakkary Hillyard, Roman Bream, Autumn Bream, and Maci Bream, 1 great-grandchild, Aliyah Geiger; 1 brother
and sister-in-law, Ashley and Eleanor Smith; 1 sister, Gilda Rubel; several aunts; 1 uncle; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; and many other
relatives. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 7, at the New Vision Church of God in Homerville. Internment and a
graveside service will be held at a later date at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida.
WATSON, Deborah Jean Tucker Watson
(Abstracted from the 31 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
FARGO — Deborah Jean Tucker Watson, age 60, passed away, suddenly Sunday (May 29, 2016) at UF Health, Jacksonville, FL.
She was born Nov. 3, 1955 in Homerville to the late James Eddie Tucker and Clyde Pittman Tucker. She was a homemaker,
member of the Fargo Church of God and president of the Ladies Ministries. She was preceded in death by one grandson,
Cameron Corbitt, and one sister, Joyce Elaine Spikes. Survivors are her husband, David Watson of Fargo; 2 daughters and sonsin-law, Bridgett (Jim) Colley of Homerville, and Beverly (Anthony) Hayes of Fargo; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin (Marissa)
Watson of Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Brooklyn (Dustin) Burch, K. J. Infinger, Craig (Brooke) Colley, Marla (Jerome) Riley,
Danny Corbitt, Avery Hayes, Bryce Smith, Hunter Watson, Brandon Watson, Jaylin Watson and Caide Watson; 10 greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters, Margaret Baker, Barbara Corbitt and Fannie Faye Graddy, all of Fargo; 4 brothers, Eddie Tucker and
Leon Tucker, both of Fargo, Jimmy Tucker of Statenville, and Oliver Tucker of Homerville; a number of nieces and nephews; and
other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Fargo Church of God. Interment will be in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery.
Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WATSON, Edith Maria Sanders Watson
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 21 October 2015)
Edith Maria (Sanders) Watson, age 80, of Ray City, GA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her residence after a
lengthy illness. She was born on June 5, 1935 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Nicholas Sanders and to the late Johanna
(Thieme) Bechthold. She was of the Methodist faith and was a housewife. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Wilbur Watson. Her survivors include daughter & son-in-law, Marsha (John) Strickland; son, Henry Watson; 3
grandchildren; sister & brother-in-law, Ingeborg (Jurgen) Ackermann of Germany; and several extended family members.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Ray City United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Beaver
Dam Cemetery in Ray City, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
WATSON, Emogene Moore Watson
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA September 9, 2014)
Emogene Moore Watson, age 80, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born on
January 1, 1934 in Berrien County, GA to the late Arlie and Lillie Mae (Rowe) Moore. She was of the Baptist faith and had
worked for over 30 years at Levi Strauss as an instructor. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. W. Watson, her
sisters, Evelyn Rowe, Eloise Boyd, and a brother, Paul Moore. Her survivors include, 1 daughter & son-in-Law, Delita (Mike)
Shearl; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Ricky (Libby) Watson; grandchildren, Michael Shearl, Jessica Shearl, Tony Watson, Missy &
Bryan Mullican; and a brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bobby (Bonnie) Watson of Lakeland, GA. Graveside services will be
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Empire Cemetery in Lanier County, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving
the Watson family.
WATSON, Esther Louise Whidden Watson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Mar 22nd, 2012)
Esther Louise Whidden Watson, age 92, passed away at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, on March 20, 2010, four
days shy of her 93rd birthday. Esther, the oldest of four daughters was born to Thomas Daniel and Ida S. Albritton Whidden in
Bartow, on March 24, 1919. She met and married a young golf professional, Jesse. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and Esther
followed him to several bases prior to his being deployed during WWII to the European theater in Italy. Upon his return to the
states, she moved with him and his career as a golf club pro to Winter Haven, Lake Wales, and Madison. After Jesse’s death,
she returned to Bartow to care for her mother and be near her family. Esther became an accomplished golfer winning many
trophies over the years. She enjoyed golf, playing bridge, gin rummy, and nickel knock, serving at the Madison and Bartow
Hospitals and an active “Pink Lady,” and collecting cherub and angel figurines. She was a believer and was of the Baptist faith.
She was charming and likable people person which endeared her to many. Esther was born into a strong close knit Florida
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“cracker” family, she placed family and friends high on her list of priorities. They all will miss her bright clear blue eyes,
vivacious personality, charming smile, and laugh. She would tell us to rejoice, remember the food times and have a party.
She was predeceased by her husband Jesse W. Watson; son, Jerry Watson; and her sisters Laverne Speight, Sue Crooks, and
Gracie Freeland. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jessie W. Watson, Jr. “Jay” and Rosemary; grandsons, Michael
T. and his wife Kelly A. Watson, and Kevin J. Watson; daughter-in-law Sandra P. Watson “Sandy” of South Carolina; god
daughter and niece Pamela Speight Westberry of Bartow and numerous other nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank
Dr. Shah for her attentiveness to Esther while she was in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Dr. Dorn, the nurses and staff at
the Big Bend Hospice House for the care and comfort that they provided Esther. Services and interment will be at Wildwood
Cemetery in Bartow, FL, on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 4 pm. Arrangements are being handled by Beggs Funeral Home in
Tallahassee and Whidden Funeral Home in Bartow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish, make
contributions to the Big Bend Hospice at 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL. 32308 or a charity of their choice.
WATSON, Gelene Greer Watson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 December 2009)
Mrs. Gelene Greer Watson, age 60, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Satilla Regional Medical
Center in Waycross, GA. Mrs. Watson, a native of Coffee County, GA, was born June 27, 1949. She was the daughter of the late
Andrew Jackson and Gussie Christine Douglas Greer. She was a homemaker and widow of the late Carrol Lamar Watson.
Survivors include: daughters: Jackie Watson, Douglas and Tina (Calvin) Foskey, Douglas, GA; son: Darren Watson, Douglas, GA;
sister: Christine (Freddie) Carroll, Uvalda, GA; brothers: Donald (Brenda) Greer, Ellaville, GA and Ronald (Sandy) Greer, Uvalda,
GA; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Burial followed in
the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
WATSON, Georgan Moore Watson
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate February 29th, 2012)
Georgan Moore Watson, 89, of Nashville died Sunday, February 19, 2012 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born August
13, 1922 in Lanier County. She was also known to many as Buck and Ann. She was a homemaker and mother to many children
brought into her life. She owned and operated Ann's Restaurant and did most of the cooking. She loved to put up her own fruits
and vegetables and taught others how to do so. She was also very active as a room mother in the school with her children. She
sewed for her family, cut hair, worked in the business and helped remodel the home. She was active in the Church of the
Nazarene for over 50 years and was treasurer for many of those years. She was amazing as a builder, mechanic, heavy
equipment operator as well as being a wife, mother and housekeeper. She studied nursing and could be depended on for most
injuries, and even the family doctor put her to work when she was there with family members. She was an outstanding example
to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Georgie W. Moore and Nancy Boyd Moore, husband John D.
Watson, oldest son Vinson Carrol Watson; sisters, Elizabeth Moore at age 5, Muriel Burkhalter, Mildred Murphy, Ludelle Mills;
brother, George Edward Moore; great-granddaughter Jessica Miller and great-grandson Dustin Musser. She is survived by her
children: Jean Tanner, Calvin (Susan) Watson, Glenda Drummond, Kenneth (Darlene) Watson, William (Sonja) Watson, daughterin-law, Mable Watson; sisters-in-law, Betty Moore, Nell (Mrs. Futch) Yarborough; brother-in-law, Marcus Eugene (Juanita)
Watson; two beloved nieces, Margie Lieberman and Barbara Franklin; other parents of grandchildren, Glenna Mullen, Sallie
Watson, Jan Manning, Melanie Fengler and Carrie Clark; 10 grandchildren, Kenneth (Spivey) and Bill (Tanner) Watson, Stephen
Tanner, Timothy Carrol Watson, Cheryl Miller, Donna Haynes, John David Watson, Sarah Watson, Vicki Hernandez, James
Drummond; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family honored her request
for cremation. A memorial service was Sunday, February 26 in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
WATSON, H. Frances Waldroup Watson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Ms. H. Frances Waldroup Watson of Thomasville formerly of Lanette, AL died on April 12, 2010 at Glenn Mor Nursing Home in
Thomasville. Services will be Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the graveside. Interment will be in Big Creek Baptist Cemetery. The
daughter of the late Bartow Waldroup and Lynell Mitchell, she was born October 16, 1940 in LaGrange, GA. No Visitation is
scheduled.
WATSON, Janie Belle Dewey Watson
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 29 September 2010)
Janie Belle Dewey Watson, age 70, born January 2, 1940, passed away September 23, 2010 in Madison. Graveside services were
Sunday, September 26, 2010, in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. She was born in Madison County and had lived here most of her
life. She was employed with Dixie Packers in Madison for 28 years. She liked to play horseshoes, shoot pool, and go on cookouts
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with family and friends; she loved to fish and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Madison. She was predeceased by a daughter, Terri Lavonne Watson. She is survived by 3 daughters, Rhonda
Faye Stapleton of Starkville, MS, Wanda Kay Shea of Madison and Catherine Dianne Milstead of Madison; 1 sister, Minnie Mae
King of Greenville; a sister-in-law, Mary Louise Douglas of Cabot, AR, 7 grandchildren, Joshua Kelley, Heather Kelley, Jennifer
Clark, Stephen Clark, Damian Potterf, Kristin Humphrey and Julie Shea; and 10 great-grandchildren.
WATSON, Jesse “Jay” Wall Watson, Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Apr 17th, 2012)
Jesse “Jay” Wall Watson, Jr., age 68, passed away in Tallahassee on April 10, 2012. Jay, the eldest of two sons, was born to
Jesse Wall and Esther Whidden Watson in Bartow, on January 1, 1944. Jay was an avid golfer who began to swing a club and play
as soon as he could walk and hold a club. He even competed in the National Pee Wee Championship in Orlando at the age of five.
Jay had been a member of both the Capital City and Killearn Golf and Country Clubs where he had many golfing friends. After
graduation from Madison High School, Jay attended North Florida Community College, Florida State University and the
University Of South Florida. He served in the U.S Army Reserves. Jay provided service to the State of Florida working 38
years with The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The many who knew Jay will miss and remember his sincere
and kind generosity, compassion for others, fondness of F.S.U. football and tailgating with the children and friends, calm
contemplative demeanor and his keen wit. He would want us all to remember the fun times, play 18 holes of golf and then visit
the 19th hole and have a party. We cherish the memory of the man, Jay, who has now crossed the links. Predeceased by his
parents and his brother, Jerry Watson. Jay is survived by his wife, Rosemary M. Watson; sons, Michael T. and his wife Kelly A.
Watson and Kevin J. Watson; sister-in-law, Sandra P. Watson “Sandy” and numerous cousins.
A visitation was held on Saturday, April 14, at Beggs Funeral Home, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL. 32311. Services
and interment were held on Monday, April 16, in the Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make memorial contributions to Golfers Against Cancer, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail,
Kingwood TX, 77339; Castaways Against Cancer at www.castawaysagainstcancer.com; the American Heart Association, 2851
Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, FL, 32308; or a charity of the donor’s choice.
WATSON, John Mitchell Watson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015)
Mr. John Mitchell Watson, age 71, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at his residence following a
brief illness. Mr. Watson was born on February 16, 1943, in Jacksonville, GA, to the late John Henry Watson and Ella Irene
Howell Watson. Survivors include his 4 sisters, Betty (PeeWee) Merritt of Ambrose, GA; Faye (Donnie) Harrell of Warm
Springs, GA; Ina May (Ted) McIrath of Winter Park, FL; and Nancy Clements of Blackshear, GA; 2 brothers, Tom Watson of
Hahira, GA; and Ralph (Frances) Watson of Fernandina Beach, FL; special nephew, David Watson of Douglas, GA; and several
nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Reedy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WATSON, Juland Lott Watson
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 13, 2011)
Juland Lott Watson, 86, of Pensacola and formerly of Greenville passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. She was a longtime
member and church mother of Wigginsville Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Saturday at
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, with burial at Mosley Hall Cemetery. Viewing will be from 3-8 p.m. Friday at
Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553. Treasuring sweet memories are three daughters, JoAnn Lott, Pensacola; Pearlie Mae
Wright and Nadine Akins, both of Madison; two sons, Arthur Lott, Ft. Pierce and Charles Watson, Lisman, AL; one brother,
Delijah Jackson and one sister, Daisy Bell William, both of Rochester, NY; 26 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren; and a host
of other relatives and friends.
WATSON, Leeaine Rolls Watson
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 17, 2005)
Leeaine Rolls Watson, 90, of Blackshear, died Saturday morning (Oct. 15, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an
extended illness. She was a native of Miami, FL who moved to Blackshear in 1981. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Willie H. Rolls and Thelma Price Rolls and several brothers and sisters. She was retired from the Dade County Board of
Education where she was a cook in a school cafeteria. She was a longtime member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Pierce
County. Survivors include one sister, Agnes Faulk, of Glennville; one brother, Bill Rolls (wife Maggie), of Vero Beach, FL; a special
nephew, Roy Gilleon (wife Debbie), of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
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Tuesday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear
is in charge of the arrangements.
WATSON, Lessie Mae McDaniel Watson
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
Mrs. Lessie Mae McDaniel Watson passed from this life to be with The Lord at her residence surrounded by her 6 surviving
children and several of her grandchildren on June 11, 2013, in Tioga, LA Watson, her father Lloyd McDaniel, three daughters,
Bettye Watson Berryman, Margaret Watson, Donyce Watson, one brother, Buddy Watson, two sisters, Adele Watson, Willie
Mae Watson, and one grandson, David Milton Smith. She is survived by two sons, David Levan Watson, Jr. (Deborah) of Fargo,
their children, Bridgette (Jim) Colley of Homerville, Beverly (Anthony) Hayes of Fargo, Benji (Marissa) Watson of Waycross;
James "Jimmy" Watson (Kristi) and their children, Jacob and Brayden of Tioga, LA and Stephanie Watson of Homerville; four
daughters, Bertha Watson Foster (Frank) and their children Donna Ellis, Rhonda (Larry) Cotton, of Pollock, LA, Fonda
Henderson of Folkston, GA; Barbara Watson Taylor (Fiancee, Frank Nelson), their children, Teresa Alexander and Chuck (Lisa)
Taylor of Dry Prong, LA; Brenda Watson Barton (Jerry),their children, Lewis Griffis, Robin Griffis Bentley, LA, and Lee Griffis
of Virginia; Norma Watson Smith, and her children, Cary (Erika) Kight, Travis (Holly) Kight, Justin (Brittnee) Smith all from
Homerville. She also had 34 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She moved to Louisiana with her family in
1970 from Fargo. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved by all of them. A funeral service was held
Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Richton, MS. She was placed at rest beside her husband and several other family members at
Freeman Cemetery in Sandhill, Mississippi. Jones Funeral Home served the family.
WATSON, Lizzie Mancil Watson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 January 2011)
Mrs. Lizzie Mancil Watson, age 86, Pearson, GA passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011, at her residence following an extended
illness. Mrs. Watson was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Martha McKinnon Mancil and she was the widow of
Robert L. Watson. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by brothers: Pearlie and William Mark Mancil; sisters: Elzie M. Troupe
and Beatrice Walker. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse for forty years during which she worked for Dr. Ship,
Pearson, GA in early years, Douglas Hospital and Homerville, GA for Dr. Terry. She worked the majority of years at Phoebe
Putney Hospital in Albany, GA. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Interment followed in the Antioch Church Cemetery. Survivors include: special nieces: Joanne T. Harper, of Willachoochee, GA
and Margie Mansour, Pearson, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements
WATSON, Lois Jean Watson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Lois Jean Watson, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011, at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in Holmes
County, FL to the late William Ellis, and Emma Lou Shiver Heath. Coming from Winter Haven, FL, she had lived in Perry for the
past 32 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Revival Center. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing,
gardening, and cooking. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Junior Craft and Henry Howard Watson, a brother; Talmadge
Heath, and two sisters, Eva Mae Morrison, and Frances English. She is survived by 4 sons; Howard L. (Edith) Watson, Donald R.
(Sherry) Craft, Ernie (Angie) Craft, and Jimmy Craft, all of Perry, FL, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Antioch Revival Center on Monday, March
28, 2011. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery.
WATSON, Monte Wayne Watson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 25 December 2016)
Memorial services for Monte Wayne Watson, age 66, of Thomasville, are Friday, December 30, 2016, at Whiddon-Shiver
Funeral Home. Mr. Watson passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence. Born on October 30, 1950, to the late
James Howard Watson and Anna Leigh Cartland, Mr. Watson was a member of New Hope Christian Fellowship. He married
Louise Willis Watson on January 30, 1976 in Ocala, FL, who survives. Along with 11 years in the National Guard, Mr. Watson was
a rural carrier in the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife; son, Jeffrey (Melanie) Watson of Thomasville; daughter,
Melody Watson (Menno Gazendam) of Capetown, South Africa; 3 granddaughters, Lilli Watson, Zoe Watson and Eden Watson all
three of Thomasville; and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. P.O. Box 22478,
Oklahoma City, OK.
WATSON, Nathan L. Watson
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(Abstracted from the 14 May 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Nathan L. Watson, age 58, of Homerville, will be held Saturday at Greater Morning Star
Missionary Baptist Church, Homerville. Interment will be in Holes Chapel Cemetery, Homerville. He was born April 4, 1957 in
Homerville where he received his formal education from the public school system. He was a former employee of Brockway Inc.
and Air Growers Tree Planting Co., both of Homerville. He departed this life Friday (May 8, 2015) at Langdale Hospice House in
Valdosta after an illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Jackson Watson, his mother, Barbara Jean Watson, a
brother, Albert L. Blount Jr., and his grandparents, Edward and Ola Watson. Those left to cherish his memory include 6
children, Antwan Watson of Homerville; Kyna Andrews of Los Angeles, CA; Devani (Justin) Mayes of Ft. Drum, NY; Morgan
Taylor, Bradley Murphy and Anesia Jackson, all of Homerville; 1 step-daughter, Danielle Jackson, of Cincinnati, OH; 1 special
nephew that he raised, Cedric Marshall Jr., of Homerville; 13 grandchildren; 1 brother, Jeffery (Lois) Blount of Homerville; 1
uncle, Donald (Lois) Watson of Homerville; 1 aunt, Almarie (Freddie) Green of Albany; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other
relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
WATSON, Phillip Ryan Watson
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard)
Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Ryan Watson, age 38, died in Washington, DC on October 26, 2015. Born August 15, 1977 in Lake City,
FL to Phillip and Anita Sue Watson, he attended Suwannee County Schools and graduated in 1995. He also attended Lake City
Community College, Saint Leo University and the University of Phoenix. He graduated with his Master’s degree in Business
Administration in 2005. Ryan served in the Army National Guard for over 19 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He
deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom serving as the Executive officer for HHC, 3rd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment. Upon
return from Iraq, Ryan’s assignments include service at the National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, VA from October
2004 to June 2012 and the New Mexico Army National Guard in Santa Fe, NM from July 2012 to March 2014. His final
assignment was at the National Guard Bureau Headquarters in Arlington, VA. His awards and decorations include: the Bronze
Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Components
Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, the New Mexico Long
Service Medal, the New Mexico Good Conduct Medal, the Florida Meritorious Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge.
Ryan will be especially remembered for his kind, generous and funny nature. He exhibited a strong drive to succeed, a deep love
for his family and friends, and thoughtfulness that won’t be forgotten. Services were November 5, 2015 at Daniels Funeral
Home, 1126 Ohio Avenue North, Live Oak, Florida. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later
date. Survivors include his parents, Phillip (Anita Sue) Watson of Live Oak, FL; 1 sister, Lauren Watson (Bryan) Williams of
Madison, FL; 1 brother, Adam Watson of Ballston Lake, NY, 1 nephew Hunt Williams and one niece, Summer Williams; his
maternal grandmother, Annie Mae Tompkins of Lake City, FL and his paternal grandmother, Willie Mae Watson of Live Oak, FL.
Thanks to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Daniels Funeral Home, the Army National Guard and family and friends for their prayers,
love and support.
WATSON, Mrs. R. E. Watson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 27, 1966)
Mrs. R. E. Watson, age 74, passed away Monday in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was the
widow of the late Dr. R. E. Watson; a member of the First Methodist Church; a member of the Woman’s Society of Christian
Services, the Order of Eastern Star and the Woman’s Club. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edith Bevan of Madison and
Mrs. C. E. Clifford of Chicago, IL; one grandson, Mr. Steve Bevan of New York City and one great-grandchild. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WATSON, Rosemary Miller Watson
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
Rosemary Miller Watson passed away on Sunday November 3, 2013 at her home in Tallahassee. Born in Lakeland, Florida,
Rosemary was the daughter of William Louis Miller and Mary Frances Miller. She was a graduate of Florida High, and after
receiving her degree from North Florida Community College went on to study at Florida State University. Rosemary worked for
most of her professional career at Florida State University in the Human Resources department, retiring in 2006 after 38
years of service in state government. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband: Jesse (Jay) Watson Jr. Surviving are
her mother Mary Frances Miller, 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin J. Watson, Michael T. (Kelly) Watson. Rosemary will always
be remembered for her caring spirit, giving nature and positive outlook. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Rosemary will be laid to rest next to her husband in Bartow, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to a
charity of your choice.
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WATSON, Rupert Everett Watson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 23, 1962)
Dr. Rupert Everett Watson, age 80, passed away Thursday following a long illness. Dr. Watson was a native of Fatama, AL, a
graduate of Tulane University in 1903 and had practiced dentistry for fifty-nine years. He was a prominent resident of Madison
and practiced his profession here for thirty-five years. He had held membership in the Florida Dental Association and the
American Dental Association. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Edith Bevan, of Tallahassee and Miss Louise
Watson of Apalachicola; one grandson, Steve Bevan, of New York City and two brothers, E. E. Watson, of Jay, FL and J. B.
Watson, of New Orleans. Graveside services were held Saturday in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WATSON, Ruth Ellen Watson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Ruth Ellen Wilson, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was born in Alma,
Michigan on December 8, 1919 to the late Harry Lee Orwig Sr. and the late former Olive Breece Orwig. Coming from Orlando,
Florida, she had lived in Perry since 1962. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Perry since 1962, a
member of the Alpha Gama Delta Sorority, and an alumnus of Florida State College for Women. She was a school teacher and
also enjoyed Bible study, the beaches, playing the accordion and piano. She had been married for 36 years to the late James D.
(“Jim”) Wilson, Sr. (1938 – 1974). She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Ruth Wilson Cain, a brother, Harry Lee
(Buddy) Orwig Jr., and a sister, Beatrice Orwig. She is survived by a son, James D. (“Jim’) Wilson, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL, (2)
daughters, Jo Ellen Kinsey, of Perry, FL, and Debbie Knowles and her husband Mike, of Eridu, FL, a sister-in-law, Thelma Orwig,
of La Belle, FL, niece, Susan Orwig, nephew, Harry Lee Orwig III, (9) grandchildren, (8) great-grandchildren, and one due in
January 2013. Funeral Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. A brief visitation
for family and friends will be held in the church courtyard after the service, before going to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. for Interment.
WATSON, Samuel Watson
(Abstracted from information received from the December 2, 2013 Tifton, GA Gazette)
Samuel Watson, age 61, of Vienna, GA died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will
be Wednesday in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Burial will be at Zion Hope Cemetery. He was born in Tift County
and was the son of the late Louis and Gladys Hobbs Watson. Mr. Watson was a retired truck driver and an active member of Joy
Fellowship Church. A lover of gospel music, he attended sings throughout the area and sung with many groups, including The
Thankful Hearts. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty Jean Watson of Vienna; his children, Samantha Watson (David)
Hall, and Michael Cory Watson, all of Vienna; 1 sister, Margaret Dillard of Tifton; 4 brothers and their wives, Junior (Barbara)
Watson of Tifton, Sonny (Connie) Watson of Madison, FL, and Bud (Betty) Watson and Bobby (Faye) Watson, all of Albany.
Arrangements are by Rainey Family Funeral Services.
WATT, Augustin Hansell Watt
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Thomasville native Colonel Augustin Hansell (Gus) Watt, 82, died Tuesday morning surrounded by family at Archbold Memorial
Hospital. The son of John Watt and Nelia Damour Watt, Gus graduated from Thomasville High School in 1947, where he was
part of the 1945 Georgia State Championship football team. He attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC on a football
scholarship and married his high school sweetheart Diana Margaret Roberts upon his graduation in 1951. Through his college
ROTC program, Col. Watt was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army and went on to serve as an infantry
officer for 30 years. Col. Watt’s tours of duty include Company Commander and Staff Officer in the Far East as an Instructor
in the Infantry School and advisor with the Iranian Army; Intelligence Staff Officer at the Pentagon in Washington, DC
coordinating activities of Army attaches throughout the world; Commander of an infantry battalion during training and two
tours of duty in South Vietnam. Other assignments include: Special Assistant to the Director of Defense Intelligence Agency,
where he coordinated intelligence matters for the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Chief of the Maneuver Branch for NATO’s Allied
Forces Southern Europe in Naples, Italy. His last duty assignment before retirement was Director of Combat Developments at
the Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia. His decorations include: the Combat Infantry Badge, the Legion of Merit with Oak
Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, seven Air Medals, the Meritorious
Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Ribbon with Oak Leaf Cluster. He retired
from the Army in 1981 and moved back home to Thomasville in 1985. Post-retirement, he worked for the Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA), was a member of the Rotary Club, and served as Choir Member, Deacon, and Elder of the First
Presbyterian Church. He was also involved with the Thomas County Historical Society from 1989-2010, serving as President,
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Treasurer, and Honorary Director. He was among the first group inducted into the Thomasville/Thomas County Sports Hall of
Fame in 1994 and was inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame at Presbyterian College in 1997. His survivors include brother,
George Watt of Thomasville; daughters, Cynthia Clough of Spoleto, Italy, Margaret Goodnow of Sandefjord, Norway; five
grandchildren, Margaret Clough of Wilmington, NC, Austin Clough of Costa Mesa, CA, Lucy Clough of Thomasville, Thomas
Goodnow of Cincinnati, OH, Anna Goodnow of Tromso, Norway; and one great-grandson, Finn Mock of Wilmington, NC. His wife
Diana preceded him in death in August of 2001. The funeral will be held graveside at Laurel Hill Cemetery Thursday, Feb. 3,
2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia.
WATT, Francis Hansell Watt Jr.
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 15th, 2014)
Francis Hansell "Hank" Watt Jr., of Gordonsville, VA, died on June 15, 2014. Hank was born on May 4, 1955, in Puerto Rico to
Francis Hansell Watt M.D. and the late Henrietta Hicks Watt M.D. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Margie" Best Watt. In
addition to his beloved Margie, Hank is survived by his father, Francis Hansell Watt M.D. and 6 sisters: Lindsey Watt March,
Helen Watt, Laura Watt (Bill) Casati, Sarah Watt (Tom) Hearn, Jamie Watt Jones, and Carolyn Watt (Jeff) Cantwell. Hank was
the "Pied Piper" to 16 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. Also surviving is his step-grandmother, Gladys
Havey Hicks; his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stuart Best; stepdaughter, Lindsay Carter Diamond; stepson, Patrick
Blake Brown; sister-in-law Laura Best Hill; and brother-in-law Benjamin Parker Best. Hank grew up in Tallahassee, FL, and
attended Leon High School, graduating from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN, where he received the Bibb Bible Award
for excellence in biblical studies. He studied psychology and horticulture at Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College)
graduating with honor in Psychology. Hank held many counseling positions with the Virginia Department of Corrections, most
recently as a Cognitive Counselor at Culpeper Juvenile Detention Center. Hank loved life, enjoyed Scouting as a boy, and served
as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He shared his faith, a love and talent for gardening and attracting backyard birds with
his father; a love and talent for classical music and piano with his mother. He had a warm smile and quick wit, a welcoming word
for strangers and friends alike, and — always — a bear hug for those he loved. A graveside service will be held June 28, 2014,
at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville with a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church, 425 E. Jackson St., Thomasville.
WATT, Lucretia Stevenson Watt
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
On March 9, 2013 Lucretia Stevenson Watt’s final earthly wish was fulfilled when she went to be with Jesus Christ, her Savior
and Lord. She was a 40 year resident of Hampton, VA. Lucretia was born on December 11, 1928 to Dr. and Mrs. Clyde A.
Stevenson, Sr. in Camilla GA. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL in 1948. She completed medical laboratory
technology training at Emory University and worked in several hospitals in the Chicago area in the 1950s. She felt called to the
mission field under the Presbyterian Church U.S. and was sent to study at the Institute for Tropical Medicine in Antwerp,
Belgium in 1956. In 1957, she was sent to the Belgium Congo and was stationed at Mutoto where she instructed nursing students
in the identification of tropical diseases. After completing her 3 year term of service, she left the Congo in 1960 and met her
future husband, Donald D. Watt of Thomasville GA at a mission retreat at Montreat, NC. She entered graduate school in
microbiology at the University of Georgia while Donald was on a temporary assignment to the Congo. They were married on
September 15, 1961 and returned together to the Congo in 1962. Their oldest daughter Frances Baillie was born there the
following year. Due to the Communist uprising in 1964, Lucretia returned with Frances to the states and completed her Master’s
degree at the University of Georgia. Donald served another year and returned in 1965. Lucretia devoted the following 12 years
raising her four children, Frances Baillie, Janet MacAlpine, Donald Diegel (Jr) and George Lindsey. She began teaching school
for the Hampton School District in 1977 but returned to her professional career of medical technology in 1980 at Louise Obici
Hospital in Suffolk VA. She retired in 1997. She continued to actively support overseas missions through tithes and material
support. Lucretia is survived by her husband Donald D. Watt, Sr. of Hampton, VA, her daughter Frances Watt Thomas and sonin-law James Alan Thomas of King George, VA, her daughter Janet Watt Steele and son-in-law William B. Steele, Sr. of Fort
Mill, SC, her son Donald D. Watt, Jr. of Newport News, VA, and her brother-in-law Dr. Hansell Watt of Tallahassee, FL. She is
also survived by her grandchildren, Kyle Wesley Thomas of Groton, CT, Kate Thomas Hannick and Mary Evalina Thomas of King
George, VA, William Beauregard Steele, Jr. and Baillie Ruth Steele of Fort Mill, SC, William Alexander Watt and Lindsey Alexis
Watt of Smithfield, VA, and Charles Lindsey Watt of Newport News, VA. She recently became a great-grandmother to Natalie
Hannick of King George, VA and Logan Thomas of Groton, CT. Lucretia is predeceased by her son George Lindsey Watt, II, her
parents, her three older brothers, Clyde Stevenson Jr., Richard Stevenson, and William Stevenson; and her sister Evalina
Stevenson Hackett. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, March 14, at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials are requested to be made to Calvary Chapel Lynchburg, 742 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 for the Giri family’s
work in Nepal.
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WATT, Mercer Pendleton Watt
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 9 February 2016)
Mercer Pendleton Watt died Feb. 9, 2016. She was born on July 21, 1927, in Clifton Forge, VA, to Mercer Duerson Pendleton
and Philip Cargill Pendleton. She graduated from Stuart Hall School and Mary Baldwin College, both in Staunton, VA. She
received a degree in medical technology at the University of Virginia, where she met her husband, Dr. William Vance Watt, of
Thomasville. They married in 1951. After Dr. Watt completed his surgery fellowship, they moved to Thomasville in 1955, where
he joined his father and brother in their medical practice. He practiced surgery for 39 years. He died on January 4, 2002.
Mercer Watt was an active member of the Thomasville community and received the Woman of the Year Award in 1987. She was
chairman of the Main Street Project and was a member of the “Thomasville Worth the Trip” committee. She served as
president of Thomasville Landmarks Inc., and received their first Marguerite Neel Williams award for her dedication to historic
preservation. She also served as president of the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation, Archbold Hospital Auxiliary and Pink
Ladies. She was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and the Rambling Rose Garden Club. She
helped start the Thomasville Antiques Show and served as a co-chairman from 1990-1994. She and her husband were founding
members of Brookwood School and All Saints’ Episcopal Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mercer Pendleton Watt of
Wilmington, DE, and Elizabeth Watt (Sumner Slane) Finch of High Point, NC; 1 son, Dr. Philip Cargill (Alston Parker) Watt of
Thomasville; 8 grandchildren, Stephen Vance (Ann Bernadette) Pember, Sarah Elizabeth Pember, Lindsey Finch (Theodore
Jennings) Williams, Emily Pendleton Finch, Caroline Ogden Pember, William Austin Finch, Christopher Cargill Watt, and Parker
Vance Watt; and 2 great-grandchildren, Clara Grace Pember and Thomas Watt Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may
be made to Brookwood School, 301 Cardinal Ridge Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 or All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 443 South
Hansell Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. A memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in
Thomasville.
WATTS, Beatrice Watts
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Beatrice Watts, age 84, of Valdosta passed Saturday, August 31, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness.
She was born on July 20, 1929 in Laurel Hill, NC to the late William Clarence & Mattie Lee (Leviner) Wright. She was a active
member of the Azalea City Church of God of Prophecy and loved to attend the Woman's Retreat. She loved her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Wright, brother, Willie
Wright and grandson, W.J. "Bill" McDonald. Survivors Include her husband of 66 years, Norman Watts, of Valdosta, GA; 2
daughters & sons-in-law, Linda & Larry Jones, of Hahira, GA, Patsy & Ed Pearmain, of Salt Lake City, UT; a son, Jimmy & Kay
Watts, Rockingham, NC; 6 grandchildren: Robin Ryan (Tony), Andy McDonald III, Jamey Jones (Heather), Amanda Wilson,
Jessey Pearmain and Jimmy "Boe" Watts (Etta); 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; sister & brother-in-law,
Betsy & Gary Giddens, of Fitzgerald, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Otis Wright, of Rochelle, GA, Clayton & Pat Wright, of
Laurinburg, NC, Preston & Rita Wright, of Serpeta, LA, and Donald Wright, of South Dakota. Services will be held Wednesday,
September 4, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Home. Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
WATTS, Fannie Watts
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, July 13, 1905)
Fannie Watts died at Greenville Saturday. She was a member of the S. M. B.
No record was found of the burial
WATTS, Harrison D. Watts IV
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 14, 2012)
Harrison Davenport Watts IV, 77, died Saturday (Aug. 11, 2012). He was born Oct. 5, 1934 at the home of his grandparents,
Harrison D. and Mary Lyon Watts, of Waycross. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1952 and earned a bachelors
degree from Emory University in 1957 and a masters degree from Georgia State. He worked in advertising until he retired to
Waycross. He was also retired many years ago as a Waycross Journal-Herald paper boy. He was frequently heard from in the
Journal-Herald's "Letters to the Editor" section where he was known as Timothy Fescue, Hume Meltz, Kerr Mudgeon and other
names. He had opinions on everything from fruitcakes to politics to foreign born doctors and voiced them with great
enthusiasm. He loved puns and roared with laughter at his own jokes. He was “a true original.” He is survived by a sister, Mrs.
David R. Johnson (Mary Watts); a brother-in-law, David R. Johnson, of Geneseo, IL; four fond nieces; two fond nephews; five
great-nieces; six great-nephews; two great-great-nephews; and many cousins (Watts and Ellington). He was predeceased by his
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brother, Henry, his parents, Harrison and Myrtle Watts, of Waycross. He will also be remembered by friends from childhood,
Joe White, I.T. Sweat and others.
WATTS, Harry Franklyn Watts
(Abstracted from the 20 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Harry Franklyn Watts, age 70, died Sunday (Oct. 18, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended
illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, but had lived in Waycross most of his life. He was a former detective with the
Waycross Police Department, Blackshear Police Department and the Ware County Sheriff’s Office. He attended Eagles Flight
Ministries. He was son of the late Harry Woodrow Watts and Ethel Brooker Watts. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Watts of
Waycross; 2 children, Bill (Carrie) Watts of Waycross and Cheryl (Michael) Jacobs of Waycross; 1 step-daughter, Kim (Mike)
Stewart of Jasper, FL; 10 grandchildren, Sage Jacobs, Abigail Watts, Christopher Watts, Jagger Watts, Jarrett Watts, Kolt
Watts, Bunny Watts, Jadyn Lessman, Jordan (Ryan) Plemmons and Samuel Lessman; 1 sister, Katheryn Martinenza of
Jacksonville, FL; 2 brothers, George Watts of Jacksonville, FL, and Michael (Margie) Watts of Waycross; and numerous nieces
and nephews. A funeral service will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
WATTS, Mary Magalean Watts
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate August 22nd, 2012)
Mary Magalean Watts, 87, of Ray City, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Berrien County Hospital in Nashville, GA. Mrs.
Watts was born in Lowndes County, GA on January 10, 1925 to the late Willie and Liza (Rodgers) Royals. She was a member of
the Ray City Freewill Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jimmy Royals. She is survived
by her husband Genard C. Watts, Jr., of Ray City, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Henry Lee Wiggins, Sr., (Rose) of Ray City;
daughter and son-in-law Patricia Elizabeth Gay (Robert) of Chesterfield, 3 brothers William Royals of Lakeland, Joseph Royals
of Lakeland, Joel C. Royals of Lakeland, GA, 1 sister Willie Mae Bass of Live Oak, FL; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren,
and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, August 20 at Good Hope Cemetery. Music Funeral Services
of Lakeland is serving the family
WATTS, Norman J. Watts
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Norman J. Watts, age 86, of Valdosta, GA passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December
13, 1927 in Wadesboro, NC to the late G. H. and Thelma (Jones) Watts. He was the manager for Tucson Press Brick for more
than 18 years. Following his employment with Tucson Press Brick he began his own business, N and W Masonry Cleaning. He
owned and operated this for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Azalea City Church of God of Prophecy. Along with
his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of more than 66 years, Beatrice Watts, grandson, William "Bill" McDonald,
brother, Leavy Watts, sisters, Velma Watts Butler, Virginia Dunn, and Vonnie Hines. He is survived by 2 daughters & sons-inlaw, Linda (Larry) Jones of Hahira, GA; Patsy (Ed) Pearmain of Salt Lake City, UT; 1 son & daughter-in-Law, Jimmy (Kay) Watts
of Rockingham, NC; 6 grandchildren, Robin (Tony) Ryan, Andy McDonald III, Jamey (Heather) Jones, Amanda Wilson, Jessey
Pearmain, Jimmy "Bo" (Etta) Watts; 13 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister & brother-in-Law, Dorothy
(Bobby) Wiggins of Rockingham, NC; and 1 brother & sister-in-Law, Willie (Eva Kay) Watts of Rockingham, NC. Funeral Services
will be held Sunday, January 19, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview
Memorial Gardens. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta will be serving the family.
WATTS, Phillip Lamar Watts
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 4, 2014)
Phillip Lamar Watts, 61, of Perry, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Shands at UF in Gainesville. Phillip was born November
11, 1952 in Madison, FL, to Rodney and Myrtle (Blanton) Watts Sr. Phillip was a member of San Pedro Baptist Church in Perry.
He was a pipe welder for 40 years and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He is survived by his wife
of 42 years Gemma McGill Watts of Perry, FL, 1 daughter Tabitha Watts (Keith) Murphy of Perry, 3 grandsons: Caleb, Colby,
and Garrett Murphy, his parents Rodney and Myrtle Watts, 1 sister Kathy Watts Davis of Perry, 2 brothers Rodney Watts Jr.
and Kevin Watts both of Utah, and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was Monday, September 8, 2014 at Joe P.
Burns Funeral Home in Perry.
WATTS, Randy Watts
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Randy Watts, 52, of West Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Randy was born July 29, 1960, to Don Watts and
Gertrude Rogers. Randy enjoyed fishing, especially cat fishing. He had wonderful times frying them up with oysters on the side,
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spending time his family. He was member of the Pipe Fitter Union Local 224 out of Jacksonville, and was thought of as a good
worker. He is survived by his son Brandon Watts; his father Don Watts and his wife Joann; his mother Gertrude Rogers;
brother, Don Watts Jr.; sisters, Lori Ann Whatley and Sheri Smith; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, and cousins also
survive him. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady
Grove, FL. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Youth Fund at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church, 8985 Alton Wentworth Road, Greenville, FL. 32331. Local arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home.
WATTS, Rodney Rondell Watts, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 24 June 2015)
Pastor Rodney Rondell Watts, Sr., age 83, of Perry, FL, passed away June 24, 2015, at his home with his family beside him.
Rodney was born January 31, 1932 in Lamont, FL, to Robert Watts and Corrine (Kemp) Watts. Bro. Watts was of the Baptist
Faith and was a member of San Pedro Baptist Church of Perry. Rodney was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United
States Army. Bro. Watts taught a welding class at Buckeye for several years, the only one they ever had. He later was employed
with Watkins and worked as a superintendent for the mill for many years. He owned operated RR Watts logging. Bro. Rodney
loved the Lord and dedicated his life to serving him in 1964. He pastored at several churches here locally and around N. Florida,
the last being San Pedro Baptist Church. Bro. Watts was preceded in death by his grandfather that raised him Mr. Will Kemp;
his parents Robert and Corrine Watts, and his son Phillip Watts. Pastor Watts is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Mrs.
Myrtle Watts of Perry, FL; 2 sons Rodney (Rosie) Watts, Jr. of Perry and Kelvin (Kami) Watts of American Fort, UT; 1 daughter
Kathy (Jack) Davis of Perry; 1 daughter-in-law Gemma Watts of Perry; 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 greatgreat granddaughter; 1 brother Don Watts of Eridu and 1 sister Bobby Watts of Eridu; a host of nieces and nephews and
extended family. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Interment
will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery in Eridu.
WAXLER, Barbara Cushman Waxler
(Abstracted from the May 31, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Barbara Cushman Waxler, beloved wife, sister, mother and daughter, died peacefully on June 3, 2013, surrounded by loved ones.
She received her bachelor of arts degree in economics from Connecticut College for Women, where she graduated Phi Beta
Kappa, and received her L.L.B. from Columbia University Law School, where she was one of the youngest graduates in the
school’s history. Following Columbia, she practiced law, was a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and
attended medical school in New York City. She married Dr. Edward Bernard Waxler in June 1965. They lived in New York,
Philadelphia, and, then, in Waycross, where Dr. Waxler was a partner in a cardiology practice. Following her husband’s death in
1977, at the young age of 37, she relocated to Philadelphia with her two children, Andrew and Caroline, although Waycross was
always close to her heart. She enjoyed her volunteer work both in Georgia, where she served as the president of the Women’s
Auxiliary to the Ware County Medical Society, and as a member of the board of trustees of the Okefenokee Heritage Center,
and around Philadelphia through the years. She was thankful for her friends who provided her with a good debate, a good laugh
and a cherished memory. She is survived by 1 son, Dr. Andrew Reed (Laurie) Waxler; grandchildren, Eric, Abigail and Emily
Waxler; 1 daughter, Caroline Waxler (Michael) Levitt; and 1 sister, Joan Rosenberg. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr.
Meyer and Beatrice Molinsky, of Larchmont, NY, and her husband, Dr. Edward Bernard Waxler. Interment took place at West
Laurel Hill Cemetery. The family requests that any contributions made in her memory should go to the Okefenokee Heritage
Center, 1460 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA 31503.
WEATHERLY, Billy Joe Weatherly
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL August 8,
2014)
Billy Joe Weatherly, 38, of Perry, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his home in Perry. Billy was born March 17, 1976 in
Perry, FL, to James and Barbara (Bodiford) Weatherly. Billy was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Perry. He was avid
NASCAR Fan pulling for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and enjoyed watching Monster Jam. He is survived by his mother Gail Weatherly of
Perry; brothers Jerry, Tommy, and Bobby Weatherly all of Perry; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also
survive him. Billy was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Weatherly. A Celebration of Life Services will be held at Mt.
Carmel Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice.
WEATHERLY, James R. Weatherly
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
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James R. “Jimmy” Weatherly, a boat builder, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his residence after a brief
illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, Florida. He was the son of the late James Henry Weatherly and
Catherine Suber. Mr. Weatherly attended the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the
Army Air Cavalry. He was an avid fisherman. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Weatherly, (4) sons; Jerry Weatherly,
Tommy Weatherly, Bobby Weatherly and Billy Joe Weatherly all of Perry, FL, (6) brothers; George “Dub” Weatherly, T. C.
Weatherly, Bo Weatherly, Jamie Weatherly, Dannie Ray Weatherly and Franklin Harry all of Perry, FL,(3) sisters; Cathy Davis,
Carolyn Foskey and Illia Clark all of Perry, FL, (10) grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services
will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel Friday, June 19, 2009.
WEATHERLY, Mrs. T. E. Weatherly
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 19, 1966)
Mrs. T. E. Weatherly of 2131 Charter Oak Drive, Tallahassee, died Tuesday in the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after an
extended illness. Mrs. Weatherly, age 71, was a native of Quincy, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wynn. She was a
member of the Madison Methodist Church and lived in Madison for 36 years before moving to Tallahassee. She is survived by
her husband, Mr. T. E. Weatherly of Tallahassee; three daughters, Mrs. George L. Morrow of Fayetteville, NC; and Mrs. Charles
L. Shipman and Mrs. James Galloway, both of Tallahassee; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were
Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Elmer’s Notes: While the obituary did not give her given name from the Florida Death Index we learn that it was Donnie Ethel
Weatherly
WEATHERLY, Thomas Eustace Weatherly
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 15, 1971)
Thomas Eustace Weatherly, age 77, passed away Sunday in the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weatherly and was born in Thomasville, GA. Mr. Weatherly was a retired Shade
Tobacco Supt. and a Veteran of World War I. He was a member of the American Legion Post 68 and a member of the Madison
Methodist Church. He is survived by children, Mrs. George L. Morrow, Mrs. Charles L. Shipman and Mrs. James Gallaway, all of
Tallahassee; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, H. E. Weatherly of Naples; and E. D. Weatherly of Havana; 3
sisters, Mrs. R. B. Lester, Sr., of Quincy; Mrs. C R. Kennedy of Jacksonville; and Miss Elizabeth Weatherly of St. Augustine.
Funeral services were held Monday January 11, 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WEATHERS, Becky Latrell Weathers
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 1, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR — Becky Latrell Weathers, 43, of Blackshear, died suddenly Wednesday (March 29, 2006) at her residence.She
was a native of Pierce County, but had lived many years in South Carolina before moving back to Blackshear in 2003. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Earl Weathers and Latrell Robinson Weathers. She was employed with United Egg of
Blackshear. Survivors include two sisters, Darlene Sweat (Marvin), of Hortense, and Violet Weathers, of Blackshear; one
brother, Kenny Weathers, of Blackshear; several nieces, nephew and other relatives. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Offerman Church of God. Burial will be in the Offerman Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 at
Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear. Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WEATHERS, Theodore Willie Weathers, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011)
Mr. Theodore Willie “Teddy” Weathers, Jr., age 42, of Douglas, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, at the Coffee
Regional Medical Center, following brief illness. Mr. Weathers, a native of Moultrie, was an auto mechanic with Prince Ford of
Douglas. Mr. Weathers attended the Cornerstone Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Tanner Weathers.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Dixon Weathers of Douglas; two daughters, Teri (Robbie) Hilliard of West Green and Hope
Weathers of Broxton; one son, Lain Weathers of Broxton; the children’s mother, Teresa Fain of Broxton; one grandchild,
Brooke Hilliard of West Green; father, Theodore Willie Weathers, Sr., of Moultrie; step-children, Melanie Mathis of Douglas
and Craig Mathis of Rincon; two sisters, Sheila Weathers of Douglas and Jean Smith of Eastman; two brothers, Joe Weathers
of Douglas and Russell Weathers of Ambrose; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives. Funeral services were
Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Roxie Mae Cemetery.
WEATHERSPOON, M. C. Weatherspoon
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 11, 2011)
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Mr. M. C. Weatherspoon 87, of Madison a retired City of Madison employee died Friday November 4, 2011 in Tallahassee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday November 12, 2011 at Pineland M.B.C with burial at Mt. Horeb cemetery in
Pinetta, FL. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday November 11, 2011. Mr. M. C. Weatherspoon was born on December 26, 1924. He attended
Madison County schools and was well known in the Madison community. He is survived by his children; Helen Fayson, Alberta
Weatherspoon, Burnell Weatherspoon- Ivory (Donnie); Stepchildren : Mamie Solomon, Jimmie Thompkins, Timmie Thompkins
(Lina), Henry Thompkins, Harry Frazier (Deborah); Siblings: Carlies Lee Weatherspoon, David Weatherspoon (Vester), Mary
Weatherspoon, Minister Annie Irvine (Minister Rodney Irvine Sr.), Johnny Weatherspoon, Priscilla Weatherspoon, Carlee
Nelmons (Alvin), Winston Weatherspoon, Thomas Weatherspoon (Cassandra), Nancy Mae Weatherspoon and Gail Daniels
(Garnell). He is also survived by ten grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren; A special friend Mr. Willie McGhee
(Patricia) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
WEAVER, Alice Doyle Weaver
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Alice Doyle Weaver, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Marshall Health Care Center. She was born
in Bristol, TN, to the late Samuel and Mary Dixon White. Coming from McClenny, FL she had lived in Perry for the last 44 years.
Mrs. Weaver was a homemaker. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her
family and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Foster Weaver Sr., and a grandson, Josh Griffin. Survived by (3)
sons; H. F. Weaver, Greg Weaver, Harold “J.R.” Weaver, (3) daughters; Darlene Dorman, Winnie Marcelle, and Karen Allday, all
of Perry, FL, (3) brothers; Larry White, Hasque White, and Brady White, all of Jacksonville, FL, (3) sisters; Lessie, Betty, and
Bernice, (11) grandchildren, (12) great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Committal Services
to be held at Pisgah Cemetery on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
WEAVER, Billy J. Weaver Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 October 2016)
Billy J. Weaver Sr., 76, of Perry, Fl., passed away on October 8, 2016 at Doctors Memorial Hospital, in Perry, FL. Billy was born
May 7, 1940 in Ellijay, GA to the late George Luther Weaver and Winnie Weaver (Reed). Mr. Weaver was of the Baptist faith.
He was known widely in the community, particularly as a master mechanic, with decades of experience, and specializing in
Chevrolet engines. Previously, he had served as an armed guard in the 60’s, and was a truck driver for many years. He was an
avid fan of drag racing and in the 90’s was the chief mechanic for Weaver Racing. Billy loved to attend car shows and watch
NASCAR, and was a fan of the late #3. In his spare time he like to hunt and fish. He was a devoted husband, father,
grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Billy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret Weaver, eight
brothers; Aude, Claude, Dan, Fred, George, Harold, June, and Sam Weaver, and four sisters; Betty Bowden, Odell Ridings,
Pauline Rolls, and Pearlie Mae Dupree. Mr. Weaver is survived by his sons; Billy Weaver Jr., Luke (Barbara) Weaver, and Chris
(Misty) Weaver; 1 sister Madge Ryan; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services will be Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Shiloh Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral
Home of Perry.
WEAVER, Claude Weaver
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 7, 1963)
Claude Weaver, age 78, of Day, father of Horace Weaver, died Monday after a short illness. Funeral services were held at
Brewer Lake Baptist Church Tuesday June 4th. He was a member of the Mayo Methodist Church and a retired farmer of
Lafayette County. Survivors are his wife, seven daughters, two sons, two step-children, a number of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and other relatives.
WEAVER, George Berger Weaver
(Abstracted from the October 15, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
George Berger “Burt” Weaver, 87, passed away Saturday (Oct. 12, 2013). He was a retired railroad blacksmith for 42 years. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Louise Weaver, his father, Will G. Weaver, and his mother, Lillie B. Weaver. He is
survived by his sons, George L. Weaver, of Hampton, GA, Richard S. (Marilyn) Weaver, of Nashville, NC, and Robert D. Weaver,
of Clayton, NC; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, at Rocky Mount
Memorial Park. Johnson’s Funeral Home.
WEAVER, Jessie Margaret Weaver
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 19, 2015)
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Jessie Margaret Weaver, age 74, of Perry, FL, passed away February 19, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Jessie
was born June 17, 1940 in Conley, GA, to the late Don Claude Sealey and Martha Lee (Carden) Sealey. Mrs. Weaver was of the
Baptist Faith. She was a homemaker and she loved her family and her dogs. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping. She was
preceded in death by her four brothers; L.C. Sealey, Lorenzo Sealey, Elmo Sealey, and Walter Sealey. Mrs. Weaver is survived
by her husband of 56 years ; Billy J. Weaver Sr. of Perry, FL; 3 sons; Billy J. Weaver Jr., Don L. (Barbara) Weaver and
Christopher Eugene (Misty) Weaver, 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sister in-laws Madge Ryan and Pauline Rolls, and
numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Shiloh Cemetery on Monday, February 23, 2015. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WEBB, Ailene Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 12, 1963)
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home for Mrs. Ailene Webb, age 85, who died Tuesday. Mrs. Webb was
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Johnson and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Her husband, Frank L.
Webb, preceded her in death many years ago. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Isabel Horne, of Pinetta and Mrs. Oscar
Henderson and Mrs. B. D. Wells, Sr., both of Madison, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment was in Macedonia
Cemetery.
WEBB, Alice DeLoach Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 9, 1971)
Alice DeLoach Webb, age 84, died Monday in Winter Haven. She was born in Echols County, GA but had lived in Madison County
most of her life. She was a member of the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Coye
Rowe of Winter Haven, Mrs. Etha Rizer of Winter Haven; and Mrs. Corman Cock of Lee; one son, Mr. James N. Webb of Winter
Haven; one sister, Mrs. Willie Parker of Perry and one brother, Mr. Ebb DeLoach of Perry; 2 foster daughters, Mrs. Bernice
Jackson and Mrs. Eula Mae Webb both of Winter Haven and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Wednesday July 7, 1971 in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Amanda Warren Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 27, 1953)
Amanda Warren Webb, age 88, died Sunday, November 22, in Clearwater, FL. She was born in Madison County, July 4, 1865, the
daughter of Schley and Arline Warren. She was the widow of Dennett Webb who died December 31, 1913. Survivors are one
daughter, Mrs. W. M. Goza, of Clearwater; two sons, Frank W. Webb, of Jacksonville; and Pope M. Webb, of New Smyrna Beach;
six grandchildren, and one great-grant grandchild. Mrs. Webb moved to Clearwater 32 years ago. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
WEBB, Axium Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 4, 1960)
Axium Webb, age 88, died in the local hospital Saturday. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors are five
daughters, Mrs. Fannie Williams; Mrs. Katie Bell; and Mrs. Lydia Mathis, all three of Madison; Mrs. Nellie Nobles, of Mayo; and
Mrs. Loree Tompkins, of Orlando; four sons, Oscar Webb, Fenton Webb and Rufus Webb, all three of Madison; and Marvin
Webb, of Mayo; one brother, J. P. Webb, of Madison; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild; also ten step-children; Eugene Phillips, Clinton Sheppard, Mrs. Effie Albritton, Mrs. Sadie Thomas, and Mrs.
Rosetta Ragans, all of Madison; Mrs. Mamie Pickles, of Lee; Mrs. Nonie Buchanan, of Mayo; Mrs. Ruby Thomas, of Clearwater;
Mrs. Jewel Howard, of West Palm Beach, and Mrs. Berta Bennett, of Ocala. Services were held Monday in Midway Baptist
Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Byth Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 20, 1965)
Mr. Byth Webb was born in Madison County December 27, 1888, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Webb. He lived all of his
life in this county and was engaged in farming until his retirement. He was a member of Macedonia Church for over 50 years and
was a member of the Lee Woodmen of the World. Mr. Webb died Monday in the Madison hospital following a long illness.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. B. W. Webb to whom he had been married fifty-five years; one son, Leon B. Webb, of Crozet, VA;
one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Dasher of Wildwood; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Vallie McMullen
of Lee, who is the sold survivors of a large family of brothers and sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were Tuesday in Macedonia Church with interment in the church cemetery.
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WEBB, Clifford Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 5, 1964)
Clifford Webb, age 45, of Lee, died Wednesday in the Madison hospital following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Madison County, the son of the late Mr. J. L. Webb and Mrs. Alice Webb, of Lee. He attended Lee and Enterprise Schools, was
a Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. He was engaged in farming for many years and was an
insurance agent for seven years before his illness. He was married to Miss Ina Littleton in 1942 who survives him. Other
survivors are two daughters, Mrs. JoAnn Daniels, of Albany, OR; and Miss Juanita Maxine Webb of Lee; two sons, John C.
Webb, Jr., and Coy Frank Webb, both of Lee; two grandsons; his mother, Mrs. Alice Webb, of Lee; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda
Rowe and Mrs. Ethel Rizer, both of Winter Haven; and Mrs. Carmen Cook, of Lee; one brother, Newt Webb; two foster sisters,
Mrs. Bernice Jackson and Mrs. Eula Mae Webb, all of Winter Haven, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held
Tuesday in the Lee Baptist Church with burial in the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WEBB, Demer E. Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 11, 1939)
The many relatives and friends of Mr. Demer E. Webb were saddened to learn of his death, which occurred August 5th after
several days’ illness, at his home in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Madison County August 7, 1874, and lived here for many
years, but the latter part of his life was lived with his sons and daughters in Gainesville. Mr. Webb is survived by four sons, S.
A. and T. D. Webb of Gainesville, J. C. Webb of Lake City and J. K. Webb of Bradenton, and three daughters, Mrs. Cordilee
Bailey, Mrs. Edna Evans and Mrs. Mildred Smith, all of Gainesville. His wife preceded him in death in 1920 and one son passed
away January 6th, 1939. Mr. Webb also leaves a number of grandchildren, and teo brothers, D. W. Webb of Live Oak and F. L.
Webb of Chattahoochee. The remains were laid to rest in Macedonia Cemetery <Monday afternoon under the direction of the
Thomas Funeral Home of Gainesville.
WEBB, Dennard Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 19, 1965)
Dennard Webb died Sunday at his home at the the age of 82. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was a member of
the Baptist Church in Branford. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joe H. Thomas of Attapulgus, GA; Mrs. Curtis Seals of
Clermont; Mrs. Wilbur Thomas of DeFuniak Springs; and thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday at Corinth Baptist Church with interment in Corinth Cemetery.
WEBB, Drew Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 18, 1970)
Drew Webb, age 76, of Rt. 1 in Lee, died Tuesday in the Tallahassee Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Madison
County and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Webb. He was retired from farming and was a member of Midway Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Della Thomas Webb; six daughters, Mrs. Josie Cone of Greenville; Mrs. Kena Hedgecock of
Land O’Lakes, FL; Mrs. Thelma Thornton of Jacksonville; Mrs. Helen Cuppett of Madison; and Mrs. Willadean James of
Chicksand, England; and Mrs. Betty Graham of Largo; also two sons, Theo Webb of Lee and Max Webb of Rinson, GA; twentytwo grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery.
WEBB, Ed Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 16, 1953)
Ed Webb, age 38, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday at his home none and one half miles south of Madison. He spent most
of his life farming in Madison County. Survivors are his wife and two daughters, Floyce and Amanda Lou, and one son, Clarence
Junior, of Madison; four brothers, William Irvine; Daniel G.; Levy and Ollin Webb, all of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. May Flowers,
of Live Oak and Mrs. Drewcilla Colvin, of Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church with
interment in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Edward Carson Webb II
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 12 February 2016
Mr. Edward Carson Webb II, passed away Friday February 12, 2016 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital following an extended
illness. Mr. Webb was born March 6, 1943 in Fort Myers, FL to the late Edward Carson Webb and Doris Stone Webb. He was a
member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served as a Deputy for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
for 20 years. He moved to Taylor County in 1998 and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Gail Huffmaster. Mr. Webb is survived by his son, Clayton Dearstyne of Fort Myers; 2 grandchildren, Callie and Bryce
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Dearstyne, both of Fort Myers; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Webb will be Friday February 19, 2016
at Salem Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Perry.
WEBB, Evelyn Herrin Webb
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Evelyn Herrin Webb, age 76, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in
Pearson, GA to the late William, and Laura Palmer Herrin. Mrs. Webb had lived in Taylor County most all of her life. She was a
homemaker and was of the Mormon faith. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, and doing word searches. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 36 years, David “Buddy” Webb. Survived by 2 sons; Connie Ray Mathis and wife Jeanie, Richard Mathis,
all of Steinhatchee, FL, (1) daughter; Debra Cotrel of Chiefland, FL, (2) sisters; Dorothy Hines of Tennille, FL, and Delores
Morgan of Mayo, FL, (4) grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Waters Cemetery on Monday,
February 21, 2011.
WEBB, Foncia Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 19, 1941)
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Foncia Webb of Quitman. She was in an automobile accident.
WEBB, Fenton Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 27, 1967)
Fenton Webb, age 68, died Friday in the Madison hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Axom
Webb and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Survivors ate three daughters, Mrs. Freeda Deas and Miss Kathryn Webb and
Miss Wanda Webb, all of Madison; and one son, Pvt. Fenton Webb, Jr., of the U. S. Army at Ft Benning, GA; three
grandchildren; five sisters; Mrs. Fannie Williams and Mrs. Lydia Mathis, both of Madison; Mrs. Nellie Nobles of Mayo; Mrs.
Katie Bell of Lee and Mrs. Loree Thompkins of Orlando; and three brothers, Rufus Webb and Oscar Webb both of Madison and
Marion Webb of Mayo. Funeral services were held Monday in Midway Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Frank Wardlaw Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 15, 1960)
Frank Wardlaw Webb, a native and former resident of Madison, died Sunday in a hospital in Jacksonville, after being in ill
health for some time. Funeral services were held in the S. A. Kyle Chapel, Jacksonville Wednesday afternoon with interment in
Oaklawn Cemetery there. Mr. Webb traveled for a drug house in his earlier manhood and later moved to Valdosta, where he was
the head of the Mashburn Drug Co. and still later was Secretary of the Valdosta Chamber of Commerce. Twenty eight years ago
he moved to Jacksonville and was President of the Southern Drug Company for twenty-five years prior to his retirement. He
was an honorary life member of the National Wholesale Drug Association and the State Pharmaceutical Association and
Chairman for twelve years of the South Atlantic Drug Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anise Mohr Webb; a sister, Mrs.
W. M. Goza, of Clearwater; a brother, Pope M. Webb, OF New Smyrna; and several nieces and nephews.
WEBB, Mrs. Frank Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 16, 1908)
Mrs. Frank Webb died at her home in Live Oak Thursday and the body was brought to the family burying ground in this county
for interment. Mrs. Webb had lived most of her life in this county and was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances.
WEBB, Mrs. Frazier Hamilton Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 4, 1965)
Mrs. Frazier Hamilton Webb, age 79, died May 29 in Jacksonville. She was a former resident of Madison. Graveside services
were held Monday at Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
WEBB, Howell Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 21, 1945)
Howell Webb, 38 years old, well known citizen of the Lee section, died suddenly of a heart attack last Thursday night at the home
of Mr. L. E. Lyons near Lee. He was on the way to his own home from the hospital in Madison, where he had been under treatment,
when the attack occurred. Funeral services were held at Corinth Church Saturday morning. Mr. Webb is survived by a son, James
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Howell Webb; three sisters: Mrs. Dan Smith, of Valdosta; Mrs. Reid Russell, of St. Augustine; and Mrs. Andrew Thomas of Winter
Haven; and three brothers: Frank Webb of Winter Haven; Fred Webb, of Perry; and Carl Webb, of Madison.
WEBB, James Lewis Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 27, 1963)
James Lewis Webb, age 85, died suddenly of a heart attack while at the breakfast table in Winter Haven where he was visiting
relatives. Mr. Webb was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alice Webb, of Lee; three
daughters, Mrs. Amanda Rose; Mrs. Ether Rizer; and Mrs. Carmen Cook, all three of Winter Haven; two sons, James N. Webb,
of Winter Haven and Clifford Webb, of Lee; two brothers, D. D. Webb and Ivey Webb, both of Lee; two foster daughters, Mrs.
Bernice Jackson, and Mrs. Eula Mae Webb, both of Winter Haven; and ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral
services were held Monday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WEBB, James Thomas Webb
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 3, 2010)
James Thomas "Tommy" Webb, age 60, of Satsuma, FL died Friday, February 19, at Putnam Community Hospital in Palatka, FL.
from cancer related causes. He was a native of Clinch County but had lived in Florida for many years. He was 1967 graduate of
Clinch County High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Tom was retired from Wackenhut Security. He was
the son of the late William Terrell Webb Sr. and LuaraNell Swearingen Webb. Survivors include one brother, William Terrell
"Teddy" Webb Jr. and wife Brenda of Baxley; two sons, Shane Webb of Jacksonville and Matthew Webb of Moultrie; nephew
William T. "Will" Webb III of Lakeland; niece Allison Webb Carpenter of Tifton; step-mother Mervin Webb of Homerville and
step-sister, Lynn Whittington of Homerville. Per Tom's request no formal services were held. Funeral arrangements were
handled by Watts Funeral Home of Palatka,
WEBB, Janet Marie Livingston Webb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 26, 2015)
Janet Marie Livingston Webb, age 66, of Statenville, GA passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in South Georgia Medical
Center. She was born on February 17, 1949 in Jasper, FL to Joseph and Francis (Westberry) Strickland. She was a member of
Stockton Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Harry "Duck" Livingston and a
brother, Edward Young. Survivors include her husband, Morgan Webb of Statenville, GA; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Francis
(Kevin) Luke of Stockton, GA; Elizabeth (Larry) Morgan of Stockton, GA; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Henry (Tonia) Livingston of
Stockton, GA; 1 step-son, Johnathon Webb of Statenville, GA; 6 grandchildren, Tayler Westlake, Courtney Carter, Erica
Chaney, Ashley Morgan, Brittany Sills, & Harley Morgan; 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Patricia Feagle of Stockton, GA; 2
brothers, William Strickland of Jasper, FL, George Strickland of Jasper, FL; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be Monday, March 2, 2015 at Stockton Baptist Cemetery in Stockton, GA.
WEBB, Jeptha Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 4, 1966)
Jeptha Webb, age 88, died Saturday in the Madison hospital following a long illness. He was a retired farmer and had spent
most of his life in Madison County. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mattie Webb of Madison; three daughters, Mrs. Roxie Brown
of Largo; Mrs. Rose Well of Diboll, TX; Mrs. Evelyn McLeod of Madison; and one step-daughter, Mrs. Leona Bass of Madison;
four sons, Alvin Webb of Crestview; Luther Webb of Toledo, Ohio; Jodie and Olie Webb both of St. Petersburg; three stepsons, John Henry Mathis of St. Petersburg; Willie Mathis of Madison; and Calvin Mathis of Monticello; fifty-one grandchildren;
fifty great-grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday in Midway Cemetery.
WEBB, John Franklin Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 8, 1964)
John Franklin Webb, age 61, of Eloise, died Friday in a Winter Haven hospital. He was a native of Madison County and was
engaged in business in Lee before his retirement. He was a longtime barber in Madison County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Eula Mae Webb, of Eloise; his step-mother, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Webb, of Lee; two brothers, Carl Webb, of Lee and Donald Webb of
Cocoa; and four sisters, Mrs. Annie Belle Smith, of Valdosta; Mrs. Reid Russell, of St. Augustine; Mrs. Josie Stearing, of
Jacksonville; and Mrs. Sammie Brown, of Lee. Funeral services were held Monday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with burial
in the church cemetery.
WEBB, John Winston “Shorty” Webb
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 13, 2012)
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Mr. John Winston “Shorty” Webb, 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at his residence in Madison, FL. Mr. Webb was born
Feb. 28, 1920, in Roanoke, VA. He was a Methodist and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during World War II. He was an
electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survivors are his wife: Mrs. Rubye Thompson
Webb, Madison, FL; one half-brother: Earnest Nethkin, Crossville, TN and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Webb will
be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at eleven o’clock from the chapel of Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Pine
Forest Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 from 10 until 11 a.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home. Sympathy
maybe expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net.
WEBB, Joseph Drew Webb, II
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, March 28, 2008)
Joseph "Joey" Drew Webb, II, of Lee, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Joey worked for Windstream of Live Oak. Joey's
hobbies included fishing, hunting and racing. Survivors include his wife, Chandler "Chance" Newsome Webb; 1 son, Joseph
"Drew" Webb, III, of Madison; 2 step-sons, Dreven Newsome and Peyton Newsome of Jennings; his mother and father, Bonnie
and Joe Webb of Lee; 2 brothers, Jeffery Webb of Lee, and John Webb (Leigh Webb) of Madison; and nephew, Ty Webb; and
many other family members.
WEBB, Joseph Tarpley Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 13, 1946)
Joseph Tarpley Webb, age 82, died at his home on West Central Avenue in Valdosta late Saturday night of last week after having
been ill for some months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Mr. Webb is survived
by his widow, who before their marriage was Miss Sarah Miller Johnson, of Moore, NC; four sons, three daughters, nineteen
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Wray T. Webb of Madison is one of the sons that survive.
WEBB, Levy T. Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 17, 1958)
Levy T. Webb, age 39, died Saturday at his home near Lee. He was a native of Lafayette County but had lived in Madison County
most of his life. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gracie Webb; one daughter, Janice Webb; five sons, Roy Webb, Dale Webb,
Tommy Webb, Wayne Webb and Carroll Webb, all of Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Flowers, of Tallahassee; and Mrs. Drew
Colvin, of Lee; and three brothers, W. E. Webb, O. L. Webb, and D. C. Webb, all three of Lee. Services were held Monday at
Midway Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Lex Delton Webb
(Abstracted from information sent to Elmer by one of his friends)
Lex D. Webb, age 76, of Lee, FL, passed away Sunday November 29, 2015 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a loving husband and
father, married 52 years. He is survived by his wife, Deanie Webb and 2 daughters, Nicole Holman and Grace Willaford. He will
be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him and call him friend. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road,
Tallahassee, FL 32308 is handling the arrangements.
WEBB, Lois Virginia Mathis Webb
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 23 April 2016)
Lois Virginia Mathis Webb passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong
resident of Madison County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Lewis Webb, her parents, John Henry Mathis
and Bessie Mae Mathis, a sister Ann Wilkins, and brothers Buddy Mathis and Ronnie Mathis. She is survived by her daughter,
Teresa (Gene) Rutherford, her son, Daryl (Karen) Webb, her grandchildren, Lucas (Ashley) Rutherford, Allyce (Daniel) Havard,
Ashley (Bill Gibson) Rutherford, Darcy Webb, Audrey Webb and a great-grandchild Addison Rutherford. Survivors also include
siblings Irene Foxx, Marie O’Barr, Bonnie Webb and Richard Mathis, one sister-in-law, Hazel Phillips, and a very large extended
family. Lois enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, raising her chickens, reading, but most of all spending time with her family.
Funeral services were Monday, April 25, 2015 at Midway Baptist Church in Lee, Florida. Donations may be made to Midway
Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 338 SE Midway Church Road, Lee, FL 32059 or Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WEBB, Louie Webb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 22 July 2015)
Mr. Louie Webb, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Perry, FL at his home surrounded by family. Louie was born
June 29, 1929 in Lee, FL to William I. Webb and Ellie Thomas Webb. He loved to hunt and fish, and work. Louie retired from
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Florida Gas, and then later retired from Buckeye Nursery. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. Louie was
preceded in death by his parents William I. and Ellie Thomas Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Betty
Webb; his daughter Sharon Cox; siblings Vernal Webb of Lake Park, FL and Irene Jenkins of Jacksonville, FL; as a well as a host
of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment
services will follow immediately afterwards in Pineview Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Covenant
Hospice, 215 Raymond Diehl Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of
Perry.
WEBB, Luke Webb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 17 January 2017)
Luke "Buck" Webb, age 36, of Lakeland, GA passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Denver, CO. He was born on December 9,
1980 in Valdosta, GA to the late Oscar Louis Webb and Katherine Young Webb. Buck was known for his outgoing personality and
adventurous spirit. He has traveled across many different states and countries enjoying their food and aspects of life. He
represented his life style as always being on an adventure which includes riding a jet ski in the South China Sea to scuba diving
in the Florida Aquifer. He was a loyal friend whether you were affluent or not. He was a veteran of the United States Marines
and spent time on the Okinawa Island and Barstow, CA. Along with his father he is preceded in death by: grandparents, George
& Lois Webb; grandfather, Cecil Young; and grandmother, Eula Mae Evans. Survivors include his father & mother, Jesse (Kathy)
Evans of Lakeland, GA; 3 daughters, Madison Webb; Mary Ann Webb; Indi Webb; 1 son, George Webb; 1 sister & brother-in-law,
Sarah (Matt) Hughes of Crawford, GA; 1 brother, Jason Webb of Jasper, FL; grandmother, Mary Palmer of Valdosta, GA; and a
number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 in the Lakeland Chapel
of Music Funeral Services.
WEBB, Mamie Lee Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 5, 1953 & June 12, 1953)
Mamie Lee Webb, age 40, wife of Alvin Jefferson Webb, of Mayo, died early Tuesday morning June 2, in Little-Griffin Hospital
in Valdosta, after a short illness. Mamie Lee Purvis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Purvis. Survivors besides her husband
are 11 children; Miss Merline Webb, of Madison; Mrs. Dorman Pickles, of Lee; Aileen; Martha; Fanny; Ruby; Allen; Roy; Mavis;
Jerry, all at home in Mayo, and an unnamed infant daughter in a Valdosta Hospital. Her mother, Mrs. Marythia Purvis Smith, of
Mayo, also survives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Manning Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 10, 1950)
Mr. Manning Webb, age 76 years, died Friday at his home south of Madison of a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held
Saturday at Midway and interment was in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Martha Juanita Hickman Webb
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 May 2016)
Services for Martha Juanita Hickman Webb of Thomasville are Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.
Interment is in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville, GA. Mrs. Webb died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at home. Born March 8, 1929 in
Barnesville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Gus Hickman and Ina Mae Burnett Hickman. On December 24, 1953, she married
Zack Webb Jr. who preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2003. She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons, David Z. Webb,
Michael Webb both of Thomasville; daughter, Carla (Donnie) Beason of Thomasville; grandchildren, Diane Sellers, Rita Webb,
Shelly Webb; great-grandchildren, Kristen Taylor Yawn, Staci Ann Yawn, Hope Mercadies Clark, Bobby Ray Clark; and greatgreat-grandchildren, Zayden Jeffrey Brumbley and Kiayha Michelle Hill. She was preceded in death by daughter, Cathi Evans;
sister, Paula Oates; and brother, Robert Hickman.
WEBB, Martha Strickland Webb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 22 December 2015)
On December 22, 2015, Mrs. Martha 'Louise' (Strickland) Webb passed peacefully and is now resting in Jesus' loving arms. She
was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing. Louise, or 'Granny Webb' as she was affectionately known, was
born August 25, 1930 in Palm Beach County, FL to George and Florence Strickland. She was the second born of ten children in
her family. The family moved to Madison County when Louise was a child, and as a teenager she met and married Theo 'Tebo'
Webb, her adoring husband of 52 years. Louise attended Lee School where she played basketball and tennis but her passion was
fishing, which she enjoyed all of her life. Louise was a lifelong member of Midway Baptist Church, Lee, Florida and was there any
time the doors were open. She was always there to support her church family or help someone in need. Louise loved Jesus and
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her family. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, George and Florence Strickland; her husband Theo Webb; brothers:
Elbern, Earl, Phil, Amos and Junior; sisters: Dottie, Georgia Ann, and Sharon; and her grandson Joey Webb. She is survived by
her sister Shirley (Jerry); 5 children: Ronnie, Joe (Bonnie), Tommy (Yvonne), George (Marcia), and Patti (Russ); 12
grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Midway Baptist Church, Lee, on Thursday,
December 24, 2015, with burial following at Corinth Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be
made to the Midway Baptist Church WMU. Arrangements are being handled by Burns Funeral Home, Madison, Florida.
WEBB, Marty Eugene Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 15, 1967)
Marty Eugene Webb, three-day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Webb of Madison, died Thursday in the local hospital. He
is survived by his parents and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Webb of Madison. Graveside services were Saturday in
Midway Cemetery.
WEBB, Mary Evelyn Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 20, 1948)
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Webb, wife of Manning Webb, died February 14, at her home in the Macedonia community, at the age of 53
years. Funeral services were held Monday in the Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs. Webb
was born in Madison County, the daughter of Samuel and Mattie Woods Merritt. Survivors are her husband and other relatives.
WEBB, Minnie Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 1, 1960)
Minnie Webb, age 82, died Friday in a Jacksonville Hospital. She was a native of Lee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David
McMullen, and widow of the late Newton Webb. She had been living in Jacksonville for eight years with her daughter, Mrs. O. L.
Williamson. Survivors include beside the daughter in Jacksonville; one son, Clayton Webb, of Madison; one sister Mrs. J. H.
Godwin, of Lee; five grandchildren, Mrs. Dan Samson, of Cleveland, OH; Mrs. Walter Stewart, of Fayetteville, NC; Mrs. Clark
Nichols, of Tallahassee; and Mrs. Eugene Holford and Herbert Williamson, both of Jacksonville; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Sunday in the Lee Baptist Church with interment in the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WEBB, Oscar Lee Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 9, 1972)
Oscar Lee Webb, age 68, passed away Monday in Thomasville, GA in the Glenmore Nursing Home after a long illness. He was
born in Madison County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Axem Webb. He was engaged in farming and was a member of Midway Baptist
Church. Survivors are 5 sisters, Mrs. Fannie Williams and Mrs. Lydia Mathis, both of Madison; Mrs. Nellie Nobles of Mayo; Mrs.
Katie Bell of Lee; and Mrs. Loree Thompkins of Orlando; 2 brothers, Rufus Webb of Madison and Orvin Webb of Orlando; 1
step-brother, Eugene Phillips of Madison; 2 step-sisters, Mrs. Nonie Buchanan of Mayo and Mrs. Jewell Howard of Madison; and
a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday June 7, 1972 in Midway Baptist Church with burial in the
church cemetery.
WEBB, Pope Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 6, 1967)
Pope Webb, formerly of Madison County, died Sunday in New Smyrna and was buried there Tuesday.
WEBB, Ray Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 18, 1959)
Ray Webb, age 14, a student of the Lee Junior High School died last Saturday. The little fellow was in school Friday, but was
taken very ill at home the next day and died by the time they could get him to the hospital. He had been severely burned
several years ago, but whether that had anything to do with his last week’s illness was not reported. Survivors besides his
mother, Mrs. Lessie Webb, of Lee; three brothers, David Webb, of St Petersburg; Ronnie Webb, of Lee; and Elbert Webb, with
the U. S. Army in Germany; one sister, Miss Janie Ruth Webb, if Lee; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. R. L. Phillips, of Lee and
his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Webb, of Lee. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Corinth Primitive Baptist
Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Rhina Lee Webb
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 22, 2005)
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HOMERVILLE — Funeral for Rhina Lee Webb, 96, of Homerville, who died Sunday (Oct. 16, 2005) morning in Clinch Memorial
Hospital, will be Sunday at the Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ with the Rev. Jackie Harris officiating. She was born to
the late Bristol and Minnie Howard Roundtree on March 19, 1909 in Naylor. She was the youngest of six children. All preceded
her in death. She was married to the late Lawrence Webb Sr. Their union was blessed with nine children. Six preceded her in
death, Lewis Webb, Minnie Scott, Eugene Webb, Edward Webb, Arvella Mincey Chappelle and Anna Retha Hutchins. Mother
Webb accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She joined Antioch Baptist Church in 1941 and remained a member
her entire life. She was dutiful, hard worker and faithful member, serving as church mother, president of the Usher Board for
45 years, member of the Home Mission, Prayer Band, chairman of the Kitchen Committee, chairman of the Building Committee,
chairman of the Education Fund, member of the Sunday School Convention and the Baptist Association Educational Fund. She
donated the land for the site of the present Antioch Church. Although she was ill and homebound, she gave her tithes faithfully
each month and performed other duties in the church. She was a member of the Pallbearers Society and the Goodman Chapter
No. 282 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Webb Jr. (Francine), of Florissant, Mo.; two daughters,
Betty Pearl Cooper-Dixon (James), of Sacramento, CA, and Lillian "Penny" Johnson (Larry "Chick"), of Homerville; 44
grandchildren (four deceased); 106 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren;
one great-great-great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Friends are being
received at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Larry "Penny" Johnson, 308 Northgate Road, Homerville. Visitation will be at Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery.
WEBB, Richard Edgar Webb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 4 January 2016)
Richard Edgar Webb, age 54, of Sparks, GA passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Cook Medical Center. He was born on
November 17, 1961 in Valdosta, GA to Bennie K. and Patricia A. (Graham) Webb. Mr. Webb served in the United States Marine
Corps; after his service in the military he became certified in Law Enforcement as a deputy, a paramedic, and a fireman.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Webb of Sparks, GA; daughter, Kayla Deanne (Chad) Moore of Adel, GA; 1 granddaughter,
Alaina Nicole Moore of Adel, GA; 2 brothers, Bennie (Rhonda) Webb of Fitzgerald, GA; Johnny (Patricia) Webb of Junction
City, KS; and several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Fellowship Baptist
Church with burial to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
WEBB, S. T. Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 12, 1945)
Mr. S. T. Webb passed away Monday at the State Hospital. He leaves five sons and four daughters and a widow to mourn his going
besides a host of other relatives.
WEBB, Tempie Jane Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 27, 1959)
Tempie Jane Webb, 65, of Branford, mother of Mrs. Emily Thomas, of Madison, died Saturday November 21 st in the Live Oak
Hospital. Services were held Tuesday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors are her
husband, D. D. Webb, two other daughters, Mrs. Dazella Seals, of Clearwater, and Mrs. Adel Thomas, of Lake Wales; a brother,
John Johnson, of Jacksonville, thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WEBB, Tom Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 1, 1953)
Mr. Tom Webb, age 59, died Thursday, April 23, at his home four and a half miles east of Madison on the Blue Springs Road,
after an extended illness. He had spent his entire life farming in that section, and was prominent in the life of the community.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Welch Webb, of Madison; two daughters, Mrs. Irones Campbell, of Vero Beach, and
Mrs. W. H. Woodard, of Valdosta; two sons, O. C. and J. L. Webb, of Jacksonville; one brother, B. W. Webb, of Macedonia and
one sister, Mrs. Ollie McMullen, of Lee. Funeral services were Saturday at Macedonia Church. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
WEBB, Mrs. Virgie Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 10, 1960)
Mrs. Virgie Webb, age 42, died Thursday night, May 2md in a West Florida Hospital after a four months’ illness. She was born
in Taylor County and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, Clarence Webb, Jr., of Eufaula, AL;
two daughters, Miss Floyce Webb and Miss Amanda Webb, both of Madison; two grandchildren, and one half-sister, Mrs. Lilla
Robertson of Perry. Services and interment were held Saturday in Midway Baptist Church.
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WEBB, Vivian Varner Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, May 21, 2007)
Mrs. Vivian Varner Webb, age 78, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. Funeral
services were Tuesday, May 20 at the Madison Church of God. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. Mrs. Webb
was born on August 23,1929, in Winter Haven. She is the daughter of the late Willie Gary Varner and Lucindy Jackson Varner.
She moved to Madison from Winter Haven in 1950. She was a member of the Madison Church of God, where she was a youth
Sunday school teacher for 20 years, adult choir director for 40 years and was active in the Ladies Ministry of the church. She
retired as a Clerical Supervisor from HRS, State of Florida, in 1974. She is survived by her husband, Vernal A. Webb of
Madison, to whom she would have been married 60 years on July 25; a son, Gary (Jeanne) Webb of Madison; 2 daughters, Lynda
(Larry) Hammock of Pinetta, and Jan (Jimmy) Chamblin of Madison; a sister, Joette (Burrl) Tolar of Atlanta, GA; four
grandchildren, Tiffany Hammock, Matt Webb, Suzie Webb Hardee and Josh Chamblin; many nieces, nephews and a host of
other relatives. She was expecting her first great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Varner, and a grandson, Joey Hammock. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison in charge of arrangements.
WEBB, W. Newt Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 6, 1951)
W. Newt Webb, age 70, prominent citizen of Lee, died Sunday morning in the Madison County Memorial Hospital, after a short
illness. He spent all of his life in Madison County. He was a former member of the School Board. He was engaged in the
mercantile business in Lee and farmed in the Lee section. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Webb; one daughter, Mrs. O. L.
Williamson, of Jacksonville; one son, Clayton Webb, of Lee; five grandchildren, Herbert L. Williamson; Doris K. Williamson; Miss
Connie Webb, of Jacksonville; Mrs. Don Sampson, of Portland, OR and Mrs. Walter F. Stewart, of Fayetteville, NC and one great
granddaughter, Mary Anne Williamson, of Jacksonville; two brothers, Guy E. Webb, of Winter Haven and Drew Webb, of Lee.
Funeral services were held Monday in the Lee Baptist Church with interment in the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WEBB, William Ervin Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 9, 1971)
William Ervin Webb, age 72, of Madison passed away Monday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. He was born in
Lafayette County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Manning Webb. He lived most of his life south of Lee where he was engaged
in farming. In 1961 he moved to Madison as an automobile salesman; presently he was employed with Cantey Motor Company. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. W. E. Webb of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Vickers of Jacksonville; two sons, Vernal Webb
of Madison and Lovie Webb of Perry; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Colvin of Madison and
Mrs. Albert Flowers of Tallahassee; one brother Olin Webb of Lee and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services
were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WEBB, William Ivey Webb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 20, 1963)
William Ivey Webb, age 74, died Thursday in the Madison Hospital following a three weeks illness. She was the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. William Axon Webb a pioneer family of the County. Mr. Webb had been engaged in farming new Lee until his
retirement. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maggie Webb, of Lee; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Marchessotto and Mrs. Allen
Albritton, both of Tampa; Mrs. Charles Bell and Miss Maggie Lou Webb, both of Lee; and Mrs. Louie Webb, of Perry; two sons,
George Webb, of New Orleans; and Claude Webb, of Tampa; one brother, D. D. Webb, of Attapulgus, GA; fifteen grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in Midway Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WEBB, Willoughby Drew Webb, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 20, 1942)
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Corinth Church, near Lee, for Willoughby Drew Webb, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.
D. Webb, Sr. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery. Young Webb, who was in the U. S. Army training at Camp Blanding, died at the
Madison County Memorial Hospital Monday of a self-inflicted rifle wound in the head. The tragedy occurred Sunday, in the vicinity
of his home. He was 18 years old.
WEBER, Colleen Maybee Weber
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL August 17th, 2012)
Colleen Maybee Weber, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Crawfordville, FL. She was a native of Dundalk,
Ontario Canada and had lived in Monticello for 24-years. She was a member of the Red Hats of Monticello, Triple L of Lloyd,
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Florida and the First United Methodist Church of Monticello. Colleen is survived by her son William John Maybee; three
daughters Sharon Ann McGuire (David,) Patty Sue Bartlum (Guy) and Rebecca Whatley (William Meador;) her brother Donald
Colgan and her sister Hazel Guerin; a grandchild Darek James Maybee (Jennifer) and four great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her first husband William B. Maybee, her son Edward Finley Maybee, her husband John J. Weber and her
grandson William Benjamin Zuber. A private burial will be held at a later date. Beggs Funeral Home Monticello Chapel is handling
the arrangements.
WEBER, Sylvia Robertson Weber
(Abstracted from the February 24, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Sylvia Robertson Weber, age 78, of Boynton Beach, FL, a native of Waycross, passed away Saturday (Feb. 21, 2015) surrounded
by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Louis Thomas Weber. She is survived by her 3
daughters, Debbie (Terry) O’Neil, Cindy Pagano and Kathryn Clark; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A celebration of
life service will be held Saturday at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of U.S. Highway 1 and N.E. 15th Avenue,
Boynton Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3100/3200 N. Military
Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 in her memory.
WEBRAND, Dennis Webrand
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 10 July 2016)
On Sunday, July 10, 2016 Dennis Webrand, of Lakeland, GA finished his race on this Earth and went to be with his Heavenly
Father. Dennis was born on July 17, 1952 to Paul and Alleene Webrand. He grew up in Venice, FL where he graduated from
Venice High School in 1970. While in high school he began working in the grocery store industry. He worked for several
different grocery store chains before retiring from Harvey's in 2013. He met the love of his life, Renna Meyer, on the beach.
They were soon married and remained married for 43 years. His love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and family was
evident to anyone who met him. Dennis was actively involved in several civic and Christian organizations. He served in various
capacities with the Boy Scouts of America, was former president and member of the Lanier Co. Lions Club, a member of the
Leadership Lanier Class of 2004, and former president of the Lakeland United Methodist Men. He served the City of Lakeland
as a city council member for 12 years. He organized the muscular dystrophy golf tournament for the J.H. Harvey Company,
participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, was an active member of the South Georgia Walk to Emmaus
community, and was a supporter and volunteer at Evans Memorial Camp. His passion and calling was serving incarcerated men
through the Kairos Prison Ministry, to which he devoted countless hours. He is survived by his mother, Alleene Webrand of
Sarasota, Fl., his wife, Renna, his children, Jason (Heather) Webrand of Lakeland, Andrea (John) May of Sparks, and Holly
(Clint) Browning of Lakeland, grandchildren Hannah and Madison Webrand, Andrew and Matthew May, and Devin, Millie, and
Harper Browning, his sisters, Linda (Jerry) Cummings of Bradenton, FL and Jane (Steve) Handra of Sarasota FL, mother-in-law
Betty Meyer of Lakeland, sister-in-law, Gale (Russ) May of Nokomis, FL, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his father, Paul Webrand and father–in-law, W.A. Meyer. Music Funeral Services is handling the arrangements. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, July 13 at Camp Creek Church with burial following at Westview cemetery in Nashville, GA. In lieu
of flowers the family is asking donations be made in his memory to Evans Memorial Camp 1229 N. US Hwy 221 Lakeland, GA
31635 or Georgia State Treasurer Kairos Prison Ministry 105 William D. Evans Court Kathleen, GA 31047.
WEBSTER, Robert Cordner Webster
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Robert Cordner Webster, age 69, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011, at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in
Baltimore City, MD, to the late George, and Elizabeth Cordner Webster. Coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he had lived in Perry
for the over 15 years. He worked many years as a Yacht captain, from the Carribean all the way to the Great Lakes, including
the Sweet Magnolia Dinner cruise boat in St Marks. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Becky Webster of Keaton Beach, Florida,
(2) daughters; Leighanne Bullard of Westminster, MD, Sherri Green of Locust Grove, VA, a sister, Betty Ann Woodard of MD,
and (2) grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date.
WEED, Laverne Borghild Schneider Weed
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 21 October 2015)
Laverne Borghild Schneider Weed, age 93 of Thomasville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at
Legacy Village with her family present. Ms. Weed was born October 28, 1921 in Oak Park, IL to the late Fredrick Schneider and
Lillian Jensen Schneider. She married Wort F. Weed after the war in 1945 in Kalamazoo, MI. She worked as a window display
decorator for Marshall Fields and was a homemaker. She attended New Covenant Church. Survivors include her children; Caryl
Lee Merritt of Prescott, AZ; Jack F. Weed of Minneapolis, MN; Jill W. Hunter of Thomasville, GA; and Tad E. Weed of
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Ypsilanti, MI; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Whiddon-Shiver
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
WEEKS, Barbara Ann Weeks
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 26 October 2016)
Barbara Ann Weeks, age 59, passed away on October 26, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. Barbara was born April 15, 1957 in Hialeah,
FL to Buck Nolen and Mary Neil Barnett Nolen. Mrs. Weeks was of the Baptist faith. Barbara was Owner/Operator of Four
Seasons Cellular in Perry. In her spare time Barbara enjoyed sewing, and being outside, she like to dabble in gardening. Barbara
was preceded in death by her father Buck Nolen, her brother Larry Nolen, and a sister Ann Blankenship. Mrs. Weeks is survived
by her husband Danny Weeks; her children, Jessica Bowlen and Justin Weeks; granddaughter Allysanne; her mother Mary
Nolen; her sisters, Mary Steele, Pam Talbot, Cathy Repa, and Carol Tyson; her brothers Elvis Nolen, Billy Nolen, and Dennis
Nolen; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Burns
Funeral Home of Perry.
WEEKS, Jesse Weeks
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 16 January 2017)
Mr. Jesse Weeks, age 88, of Perry, FL, died January 16, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Weeks was born August 4, 1928 in Sneeds
FL to the late Emanuel and Willie Mae Rayburn Weeks. Jesse proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was an
owner/operator in the trucking industry for over 30 years. Coming from Penny Farms in Orange County, Mr. Weeks has lived in
Perry for the past 12 years and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Weeks is survived by his wife of 50 years Penny Weeks, a son
Denny Knight, and a daughter Carole Odom all of Perry; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Private services for Mr.
Weeks will be held at a later date.
WEEKS, Mrs. Margaret Emma Beasley Weeks
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 30, 1943)
Mrs. M. E. Weeks, one of Madison’s oldest and most beloved citizens died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. O.
Wade, following an illness of about ten days. Margaret Emma Beasley was born in Madison County May 11, 1863 and was the
daughter of the late John Thomas and Margaret Peterson Beasley, early settlers of the county. She was married to Sobern Leslie
Weeks in young womanhood. She spent her entire life here, except a brief period of her early married life which was spent in St.
Augustine and Jacksonville where Mr. Weeks was associated with Henry Flagler as a builder and developer of the Florida East
Coast. He associated with the building of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine, and after that was completed went on to Miami
and assisted in the building of Miami’s first hotel, the Hotel Palm. At that time the city of Miami had a population of less than 600.
Mr. Weeks died there in 1896, and Mrs. Weeks returned to her parental home in Madison. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. J.
Oxford Wade, of Madison, and one son, Mr. Donald Leslie Weeks, of Richmond, VA, agency manager for the Equitable Life
Assurance Society of New York. One daughter, Margaret, died in childhood. Other survivors are three grandsons, Jack Wade of
Quitman, GA, Donald Leslie Weeks, Jr., a student at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, and David Calvin Weeks of St.
Christopher’s School for boys, Richmond, and one great-granddaughter, Eloise Wade of Quitman, GA. Mrs. Weeks was a
descendant of some of the oldest families in Madison, her ancestors coming from South Carolina in the early days of the State’s
development. She was the second oldest living member of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Saturday
morning at the Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WEIS, David O’Neil Weis III
(Abstracted from the 10 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
David O’Neil Weis III, age 16, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2015) at Memorial University Hospital in Savannah. He
was born in Pensacola, FL to David O. Weis Jr. and Tina Weis. He made his home in Waycross for the past two years and was a
student at Ware County High School. He was of the Christian faith and was a proud member of the Ware County High School
ROTC Raiders. He loved spending time working on cars with his dad. He was preceded in death by his paternal greatgrandparents, Alfred and Norma Ahamada and Owens Sammons, his maternal great-grandparents, Charles Hair and Mary
Annette Teppe, an aunt, Amber Sue Roth, and a cousin, Colton Jacob Brewer. He is survived by his parents, David and Tina Weis
of Waycross; 3 brothers and 1 sister, John (Lexus) Weis of Waycross, Eli Gordon Moran of Waycross, Kyle Weis of Waycross,
Rain Weis of Waycross; his paternal grandmother, Julia Weis of Waycross; his paternal grandfather, David O’Neil (Jackie)
Weis Sr. of Kingsland; his maternal grandmother, Penny Hair of Brookeville, IN; his maternal grandfather, John Fred (Joan)
Teppe of Brookeville, IN; his maternal great-grandmother, Mildred Hair of Milford, OH; and numerous other relatives. A
funeral will be Friday at the graveside in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
David’s memory to Miles-Odum Funeral Home, P.O. Box 78, Waycross, GA 31502.
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WEISIGER, Mary Margaret Maddox Weisiger
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 2, 1948)
Mrs. S. C. Weisiger, beloved Madison woman, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Madison County Memorial Hospital, after a
two days illness. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at the First Methodist Church with interment in Oak Ridge
Cemetery. Survivors are her husband, S. C. Weisiger, retired agent of the Seaboard Airline Railroad; two brothers, F. F. and N.
L. Maddox, of Eatonton, GA; one sister, Mrs. J. A. Lasseter of Cordele, GA, and several nephews and nieces. Mary Margaret
Maddox was born in Eatonton, Putnam County, GA, September 14, 1871, the daughter of John Maddox and Mary Lucy Moreland
Maddox. She was married to Mr. Weisiger fifty seven years ago. Twenty-five years of their married life were spent in Madison.
WEISIGER, Samuel C. Weisiger
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 8, 1950)
Samuel C. Weisiger, age 85, died early Wednesday morning at his home after a brief illness following several years of failing
health. He had been living retired here after a long service as Agent for the Seaboard Railway. Mr. Weisiger was born January
17, 1866 in Virginia and was married to Margaret Maddox, of Eatonton, GA, who preceded him in death, December 1947.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the graveside in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WELCH, Annah Carroll Welch
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 19 December 2016)
Annah Carroll Welch, infant daughter of Allen Welch and Virginia “Ginny” Wagoner Cordle passed away on Dec. 16, 2016. She is
survived by her parents Allen and Ginny and her two sisters who already loved her, Payton Corbett and Riley Welch. Also
surviving is her grandmothers, Patricia Wagoner Mitchell of Jasper, FL and Juanette Allen Welch of Lee, FL; her aunt, Carla
Welch of Lee, FL; great grandfather, John Wagoner of Jasper. Receiving her in heaven is her aunt Katelyn Mitchell,
grandfather, Carroll Welch and great grandparents, Jonnie Kay Wagoner and Willie and Lillian Allen. Graveside services will be
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, FL. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home of Jasper is in charge of
arrangements.
WELCH, Betty Ann Welch
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 21, 2012)
Betty Ann Welch, 60, of Valdosta, passed away Thursday (Aug. 16, 2012) at her residence. She was born on Oct. 4, 1951, in
Waycross, to Jesse H. Welch, of Waycross, and the late Margie Howell Welch. She graduated in 1973 from Brunswick Junior
College with an associates of science in nursing. Continuing her education, she graduated in 1976 from Medical University of
South Carolina in the 10th class anesthesia program for nurses. She was a member of the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists and the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists. She served her country in the United States Air Force, the
United States Air Force Reserve and the United States Army Reserve advancing to the rank of major. She is survived by Ray
Swicegood, of Valdosta; her father, Jesse Welch, of Waycross; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Charles Crosby, of
Waycross. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Welch family.
WELCH, Bige Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 31, 1964)
Mr. Bige Welch, age 83, of Pinetta died Sunday after an extended illness, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Roy Strickland in
Quitman, GA. Mr. Welch was born in Brooks County, GA but had lived in Madison County for the past seventy-one years. He had
been engaged in farming and had served as a deputy sheriff of the Madison County Sheriff’s office from 1921 to 1940. He had
also served four years as a city policeman for the town of Madison. He had made his home with his niece in Quitman for the
past three years. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. G. W. Waters, of Douglas, GA; one brother, E. J. Welch, Sr., of West Palm
Beach and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Horeb
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WELCH, Bennie Ruth Welch
(Abstracted from the 29 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Bennie Ruth Welch, age 73, of Lake Park, died Saturday (June 27, 2015) at her home. She was born March 19, 1942 in Waycross
to the late James Hardy and Magdalena Brett Welch. She lived in Valdosta, Atlanta and Waycross before returning to this area
several years ago. She was a graduate of Valdosta High School where she was a runner-up state championship tennis player and
graduated from Valdosta State College with a bachelor of science degree. She and her parents were charter members of
Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta. She retired as a laboratory scientist from the State of Georgia Public Health
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Department. She enjoyed reading, traveling and studying history. She loved Braves baseball, genealogy, was a member of the
Camellia Garden Club and was involved in the Girl Scouts. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne (Linda) Welch,
of Savannah; nephew and his wife, David Ashley (Natalia) Welch, of Savannah; niece and her husband, Allison (Lt. Col. Lloyd)
Richardson, of Honolulu, HI; her great-niece, Simone Christiana Welch, of Savannah; 2 aunts, Evelyn Welch Norman of Valdosta
and Betty H. Welch of Hahira; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marshall Martin and
Suzanne Patterson Brett, of Waycross, John Melton and Annie Beatrice Kemp Welch, of Valdosta, aunts and uncles, William
Amos and Charlene Welch, John Julian and Idell Welch, Jack and Burma Welch, Raymond Welch, Ouida W. and Dorwin Lee,
Elizabeth W and Jimmy Russell, Velma W. and Oliver Rogers and Vivian W. and George Dallas, Julian Norman, Johnson and
Evelyn Brett, Juanita B. and Joe Rogers, Aline and George Conner. A memorial service will be Wednesday at Carson McLane
Funeral Home with a private burial to be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery.
WELCH, Casey Welch
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 1 September 2015)
Kasey Welch, age 21, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center after a
sudden illness. She was born August 17, 1994 in Valdosta, GA to Robert Gerald Welch and to Kay Hunter. Her survivors include
father, Bob Welch of Valdosta, GA; mother & step father, Kay (Bill) Hunter of Valdosta, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Stacy
(Chris) Arquillo of Crabtree, PA; 2 brothers, Buck Welch and Joe Welch both of Valdosta, GA; 1 nephew, Carson Welch of
Valdosta, GA; and 2 nieces, Elli Arquillo and Bella Arquillo both of Crabtree, PA Funeral services will be Saturday, September 5,
2015 at Music Funeral Services in Valdosta, GA with burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will have friends at
Kay's residence at 4295 Beaver Run Road, Valdosta, GA Friday, September 4, 2015In lieu of flowers the family requests that
donations be made in Kasey's honor to the Horizon Academy 1500-A Lankford Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601. Music Funeral
Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the Welch family.
WELCH, Emma Jeanette Welch
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Emma Jeanette Welch, age 66, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was a native and
lifelong resident of Taylor County born to the late Ben, and L. J. Ward Slaughter. Mrs. Welch was a member of the New Home
Baptist Church, a past Sunday School Teacher at Midway and New Home Baptist Church. She had worked at Vera’s Dress Shop
in Perry for several years and became the owner when Mrs. Lynn retired in Feb. 1968. Jeanette later changed the name of the
store to “Jeanette’s”. She owned and managed the store until she had to close it in 2006 due to health reasons. She was
preceded in death by her parents, (4) brothers; Herman Slaughter, Lum Slaughter, Rubin Slaughter, Ralph Slaughter, a sister;
Mattie Jane Slaughter, a daughter; Gayle Lundy, a granddaughter; Sierra. Survived by her husband of 25 years, Frank Welch,
of Perry, FL, (2) sons; Flynn (Karen) Welch, of Perry, FL, Gregg (Joann) Welch and Jacksonville, FL, a daughter; Kim (Jimmy)
Strickland, of Cleveland, TN, (2) brothers; Charles L. “Pete” (Glenda) Slaughter, Rufus (Sue) Slaughter, all of Perry, FL, (8)
grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Funeral Services will be held at New
Home Baptist Church on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
WELCH, Eugene D. Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 23, 1954)
Funeral services for Pfc. Eugene D. Welch, who was killed by lightning at Fort Benning, GA July 17, were held Wednesday
afternoon at Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tebo
Welch, and three brothers and one sister, all of Madison. Eight men were reported to have lost their lives when struck by the
same bolt that killed Pfc. Welch.
WELCH, Eula Sevor Welch
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 23, 2011)
Mrs. Eula Sevor Welch, age 88, died Sunday February 20, 2011 in Tallahassee, Florida. Funeral Services will be held Thursday,
February 24, 2011 at Lee First Baptist Church at 11 AM. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 5-7PM at Beggs
Funeral Home Madison Chapel, (850) 973-2258. Mrs. Welch was born February 11, 1923 in Madison County, FL to Alex and Edna
Sevor. She has lived here all of her life and was a member of Lee First Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 son Dwain Welch of
Lee, FL; three daughters Yvonne Handley of Tallahassee, FL, Sybil (Roy) Williams of Lee, FL, and Marie (Gary) Daniel of
Tallahassee, FL; one brother Elmer (Juanita) Sevor of Geneva, and 1 sister Virginia (Sheldon) Wynn of Tallahassee, FL; five
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Mr. Leon Welch, a sister Gladys Hicks and a sonin-law Cecil Handley.
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WELCH, James Thomas Welch
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida September 4, 2012)
Port St. Joe, Florida: Mr. James Thomas Welch, age 76 died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Port St. Joe, Florida. Funeral
services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Corinth Baptist Church, Hamilton County, FL with burial at Corinth
Cemetery. He was born in Madison County, FL. He was a service Technician for Tommy Thomas Chevrolet Company. He was in the
United States Air Force and a member of Central Baptist Church in Panama City FL. He is survived by his wife: Claire Driggers
Welch of Port St. Joe; 1 son: Vick Welch. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Linda Welch Nelson.
WELCH, Jessie Mae Welch
(Abstracted from the 10 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jessie Mae Welch, age 93, died Sunday (May 8, 2016) at her residence following a short illness. She was a native and life-long
resident of Ware County. She and her husband, Ralph J. Welch, celebrated 68 years of marriage before his death Sept. 27,
2014. As a young lady, she worked as a waitress at the Green Frog Restaurant, and it was during this time that she met her
husband. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Newton Beverly Sr. and Ida Mae Pittman Beverly, her sisters, Ruby,
Carrie, Annie and Minor, her brothers, Junior Newton, J.D. and Johnson. She was a devoted and excellent wife, mother and
grandmother. For many years it was a family tradition that she prepared Friday lunch for all of her family. She and her husband
loved spending time and fishing at Crescent Lake in Florida. She was a long-time member of Crawford Street Baptist Church,
the Fidelis Sunday School Class and the church choir. She was a former seamstress with Waycross Sportswear and also
secretary of R.J. Welch and Son. Survivors include 2 sons, Lewis J. (Sue) Welch and Kenny R. (Susan) Welch of Waycross; 3
grandchildren, Richard (Megan) Welch of Valdosta, Walker (Heidi) Welch of Douglas, and Paul (Katie) Welch of St. Augustine,
FL; great-grandchildren, Carter Welch, Rhett Welch, Kole Welch, Parker Welch, Lyla Welch and Rhys Welch; and numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to Crawford Street Baptist Church, 204 South Crawford St.,
Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Wednesday at Crawford Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WELCH, Kathleen Payne Welch
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 1, 2012)
Kathleen “Teenie” Welch, 103, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, August
1st, 2012 at Lake Park of Madison Nursing Facility. She was born in Sirmans, Florida, November 6, 1908. She was a homemaker,
worked at Gold Kist Poultry Plant for 10 years. She was a farmers wife and very active. She was still mowing her own yards at
99 years of age. She loved traveling and visited Egypt, Israel, Italy, Holland, Canada as well as lots of places within the United
States. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and Lee Senior Citizens. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, August
5th, 2012, visitation 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, funeral 3:00pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, interment at Macedonia Baptist Church
Cemetery. She is survived by a loving family that includes two sons, Alfred Welch (Libby), Dale Welch of Lee, FL. Two
daughters, Alvera Rhoades of Lee, FL and Wanda Hodnett (Joe) of Madison, FL 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 5
great-great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Floyd “Ted”
Welch, her parents Thomas Philander Payne and Mary Jane Thompson Payne; brothers, George, Boaz, JT and Dub Payne; sisters,
Carrie Bell Dixon, Mary Brandt, and Martha “Mattie” Barnhill. Donations may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, 5539 E US
Hwy 90, Lee, Florida 32059 or the Charity of your choice.
WELCH, Lon Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 18, 1960)
Lon Welch, age 61, died Tuesday in the local hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Madison County and spent most
of his life here engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cordie V. Welch, of Madison; two sons, L. B. Welch, Jr., of
Ormond Beach and Billy Welch of Florida State University; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. T. C. Webb, of Madison and
Mrs. Ollie Horne, of Live Oak; and five brothers, W. B. Welch, Roy Welch, Lewis Welch, Ted Welch and Shelley Welch, all five
of Madison. Services were held Wednesday in Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WELCH, Lonnie Burton Welch
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 20, 2013)
Lonnie Burton Welch, Age 82, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and a very
beloved granddad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lon and Cordie Welch of Madison, FL. He is survived by his wife of 60
years, Myrtice Woodard Welch of Vestavia Hills, AL and his brother William (Bill) Langford (Nancy) Welch of Vestavia Hills, AL.
He is also survived by his sons: Greg Welch of Vestavia Hills, AL., Gary (Lisa) Welch of Helena, AL., and Wayne (Susan) Welch of
Vestavia Hills, AL.; his daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Anthony of Flower Mound, TX.; 8 grandchildren: Shane (Randi) Welch, Garrett
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Welch, Robert Welch, Amanda Welch, Ashley Welch, Mary Todd Anthony, Lilly Anthony, and Haleigh Frances Anthony; and many
other beloved family members. He was born on October 3, 1930 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a graduate of Florida State
University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He served in the U. S. Navy as a pilot on the U.S.S. Midway. He
worked for GMAC for many years and later joined his brother at Industrial Chemicals, Inc. He was a member of York Rite
Mason, Zamora Shriners, Royal Order of Jesters, and Shades Valley Rotary. He was ordained as a deacon at First Baptist
Church, Jacksonville, FL. At the time of his death, he was an active member of the Truth Seekers Class at Shades Mountain
Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, AL. The family received friends on Monday from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern Heritage Funeral
Home. A Funeral Service followed at 2p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shades Mountain Baptist Church, 2017
Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL. 35216
WELCH, Mrs. Lou L. Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 17, 1948)
Mrs. Lou L. Welch, age 81 years, died suddenly from a heart attack December 11, at the home of her brother, Mr. Lonnie Welch,
four miles north of Lee. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Welch, who was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Welch, was a life-long resident of the county.
WELCH, Norman E. Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 9, 1960)
Norman E. Welch, age 41, of Lee, died Saturday in a hospital in Nashville, TN after an eight months’ illness. He was a lifelong
resident of Madison County. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sammie Lee Welch, and three sons, Carroll Welch, Dean Welch, and
Ricky Welch, all three of Lee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Welch, of Lee; three sisters, Mrs. Leslie McCall and Mrs. Lillian
Allen, also of Lee; and Mrs. Lela Curry, of Jacksonville; one brothers, Leon Welch, of Lee, and other relatives. Services were
held Wednesday in the Lee Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.
WELCH, Percy S. Welch
(Abstracted from the 29 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Percy S. “Pookie” Welch passed Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness.
He was born in Blackshear, April 16, 1956, to the late Dolphus and Mildred Welch. He attended Lee Street High School in Pierce
County. He enjoyed horses, motorcycles, farming, mechanic work and being with friends. He was married to Lanora Smiley.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lee and Levinston Welch. He is survived by his 2
sons, Percy Welch Jr. and Adrian (Kendred) Welch; 4 brothers, Dolphus (Jackie) Welch Jr., Wallace (Joann) Welch, Michael
(Cynthia) Welch and James (Bernice) Trody; 2 sisters, Myra Miller and Jannie Trody; 3 grandchildren, Kalana, Arianna and
Sakari; stepmother, Deloris Welch; a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral took place Sunday at Faith Temple
Holiness Church, 218 Hall Street in Blackshear. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery, Moore Street in Blackshear. Arrangements were
with Rainge Memorial Chapel.
WELCH, Ralph J. Welch
(Abstracted from the September 29, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ralph J. Welch, age 92, died Saturday (Sept. 27, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. He
was born in Telfair County but resided most of his life in Ware County. He was a graduate of Waresboro High School and
founder of R. J. Welch & Son where he was still active. He served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II
and attained the rank of sergeant. During his service he participated in air offenses of Japan, China, Central Burma, India
Burma and Air Combat Palembang, Indonesia. He was an avid fisherman and loved his wife, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was also a long-time member of Crawford Street Baptist Church where he served as trustee for many years
and served on numerous committees especially ones dealing with building improvement. He also served as chairman of the
committee that added stained glass windows in the church sanctuary. He was a son of the late Frank L. Welch and Mattie Mae
Baggett, and was also preceded in death by three brothers, James L. Welch, Loren Welch and Douglas Welch. He is survived by
his wife of 68 years, Jessie Beverly Welch, of Waycross; 2 sons, Lewis J. (Sue) Welch, and Kenny R. (Susan) Welch, both of
Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Richard (Megan) Welch, of Valdosta, Walker (Heidi) Welch, of Douglas, and Paul (Katie) Welch, of
St. Augustine, FL; 5 great-grandchildren, Carter Welch, Rhett Welch, Kole Welch, Parker Welch and Lyla Welch; 1 sister, Mae
Rowell, of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crawford
Street Baptist Church, 204 South Crawford St., Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Tuesday at Crawford Street Baptist
Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WELCH, Ronald Lee Welch
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(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 17 April, 2015)
Lee: Ronald Lee Welch, age 71, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Paintsville, KY
and moved to Lee in 1981 coming from Lynchburg, OH. He was a woodworker and cabinetmaker. He worked for Realwood in
Madison for 20 years. He also farmed and raised chickens. He always was real neat and well-kept person, working in his yard and
his shop. He married in 1975 to Winona Dollinger, who survives him. In her words he was a wonderful husband. Beggs Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
WELCH, Ronnie Glenn Welch
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 23 October 2016)
Ronnie Glenn Welch of Ochlocknee died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville. Born February 3,
1962 in Barwick, GA, he was the son of the late W. B. Welch and Dorothy May Barfield Welch. On November 10, 1989 in
Thomasville, GA, he married Linda K. Welch of Ochlocknee. He was a duct mechanic with Air Conditioning Technology Specialists
and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Linda K. Welch of Ochlocknee; 1 son, Matthew Chapman (Courtney)
Welch of Thomasville; 2 grandchildren, Alysa Mae Welch, Madelyn Violet Welch; 1 sister, Mary Redfearn of Adel; 2 brothers,
Johnny Allen Welch of Adel and Michael Douglas Welch of Valdosta; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is assisting the family.
WELCH, Roy Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 14, 1967)
Roy Welch, age 64, died Monday in the Madison hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Welch was born in Madison County, son
of the late Thomas L. and Mary Driggers Welch. He was employed by the Jacksonville Transit Company for several years, but
spent most of his life farming in Madison County. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World in Madison. Survivors are his
wife, Mrs. Roy Welch of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. John F. Johnson of Neptune Beach; and one son, Carlton Welch of
Jacksonville and six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. H. J. Horne of Live Oak and Mrs. T. C. Webb of Jacksonville; and three
half-brothers, Lewis, Ted and Shellie Welch, all of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday April 13 th at Macedonia
Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WELCH, Tebo B. Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 28, 1958)
Tebo B. Welch, age 51, passed away in the Veterans’ Hospital at Lake City Monday after an extended illness. He was a native of
Madison County and a Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jenny Lee Welch, of Madison; three sons A3/c
Carroll E. Welch, of Moody Air Force Base; and Jimmy Welch and Homer Welch, both of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Donald
Minden, of Los Gatos, CA; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church with
interment in the church cemetery.
WELCH, Thomas Langford Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 10, 1947)
Thomas Langford Welch, age 86, an outstanding citizen of the Macedonia section of the County, passed away Wednesday night
at the Madison County Hospital, where he had been ill for about 10 days. Funeral services will be held this morning (Friday) in
the Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons of the deceased: Carlton
Welch, Leon Welch, Norman Welch and Tebo Welch, Burton Webb, Pete Webb, and Langford Webb and Ansel Horne. Mr. Welch
was born August 9, 1861. Survivors include his widow of his second marriage, Mrs. Allie Whittle Welch. His first wife was Miss
Mary Jane Driggers, who preceded him in death many years ago. He is survived by the following children from the first
marriage: two daughters, Mrs. T. C. Webb and Mrs. H. J. Horne, and three sons, W. B. Welch, J. R. Welch and L. B. Welch.
Children of the second marriage surviving are three sons, Lewis, Floyd and Shellie Welch. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs.
Lou Welch, and 30 grandchildren. Mr. Welch was a pioneer in his community and one of its leading farmers.
WELCH, W. B. Welch
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 27, 1963)
Mr. W. B. Welch, age 71, died Tuesday at his home at Lee after a long illness. Mr. Welch was a retired farmer. Survivors are his
wife, Mrs. Edna Welch; three daughters, Mrs. Leslie McCall; and Mrs. Willie Allen, both of Lee; and Mrs. Ellis Curry, of
Jacksonville; a son Leon Welch, of Lee; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Webb, of Madison and Mrs. Homer Horne, of
Live Oak; and four brothers, Roy Welch, Lewis Welch, Ted Welch and Shellie Welch, all of Madison. Funeral services were held
Thursday in Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
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WELDON, Audis Dolvin Weldon, Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 September 2015)
Audis Dolvin Weldon, Jr., age 61, of Statenville, GA passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at South Georgia Medical
Center. He was born March 24, 1954 in Shirley, MA to the late Audis Dolvin Weldon, Sr. and Dora Ruth (Napp) Montgomery of
Valdosta. He served his country in the United States Army. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his
granddaughter, Shelby Keller. His survivors include his daughter Genifer Weldon of Statenville, GA; daughter, Victoria Johnson
of Cleveland, GA; daughter, Heather Weldon of Valdosta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Angie (Eddie) Keller of Statenville, GA; son
& daughter-in-law, Jamey (April) Weldon of Statenville, GA; daughter, Carol Tison of Clyattville, GA; 15 grandchildren, D. J.,
Nicholas, C.J., Angelina, Sophia, Zackary, Macy, Levi, Jacob, Aaron, Keegan, Kerry, Casey, Dennis, Samantha; his mother, Dora
Montgomery of Valdosta, GA; sister, Donna Decker of Valdosta, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Shirley (Vann) Whiddon of
Valdosta, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Joey Weldon of Valdosta, GA, Pete (Sharla) Weldon of Orange, TX, Ronnie Weldon of
Valdosta, GA, Donnie (Gail) Weldon of Savannah, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday,
September 11, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Lake Park Cemetery in Lake Park,
GA.
WELDON, Kenneth Joe Weldon
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Graveside services for Kenneth Joe Weldon 65, of Douglas, GA will be Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Oak Hill City Cemetery in
Quitman, GA. Mr. Weldon passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Coffee County Medical Center. He was born December
25, 1946 in Quitman, GA to the late Miley Weldon and Emma Sapp. Mr. Weldon was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in
Vietnam. Mr. Weldon is survived by his wife Brenda Weldon of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Dawanda Denson & Lois E. Scott
both of Douglas, GA; two sons, Kenneth Allen Weldon of Alma, GA and Joshua Ryan Weldon of Douglas, GA; 13 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Higgs of Quitman, GA and Bonnie Wood of Live Oak, FL. Mr. Weldon is preceeded in
death by both parents Mr. Miley Weldon and Mrs. Emma Sapp, and his brother Miley D. Weldon. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
in charge of the arrangements. In leiu of flowers donations to offset expenses for the Weldon family may be made to WhiddonShiver Funeral Home 10451 US Hwy 84 East Thomasville, GA 31757.
WELDON, Quinton Wade Weldon
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 25 March 2015)
Dr. Quinton Wade Weldon, age 47, of Americus, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Crisp Regional Hospital. A native of
Americus, he was born November 13, 1967, the son of the late E. L. and Betty Weldon. Dr. Weldon was a member of Central
Baptist Church. He graduated from Southland Academy in 1986 and then from the University of North Georgia in 1993. He
attended the University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten and did his residency at Tallahassee Memorial in Tallahassee, FL. He
returned to Americus in 2007 and then opened Southland Branch Family Practice in 2008. Dr. Weldon was the medical director
at Magnolia Manor in Americus, and Buena Vista, GA, Lillian Carter Nursing Center and Sumter Retirement Village in Plains, GA.
Dr. Weldon had offices in Americus, GA, Ellaville, GA, and Homerville. He was also the team doctor for Southland Academy. Dr.
Weldon enjoyed taking care of his athletes and all of his patients. He loved what he did and considered it a God given privilege
to help people. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Weldon; 1 daughter, Ansley Weldon; 3 sons, Hunter Weldon, Taylor Weldon, and
Parker Weldon, all of Americus; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Maria (Oscar) Howell of Americus, and June (Benny) Whittle, of
Americus; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Darrell (Connie) Weldon, of Ringgold, GA, Bill and Diane Weldon, of Tallahassee, FL,
Mike and Mickie Weldon of Barnesville, GA, and David Weldon, of McDonough, GA; a mother and father-in-law, Carolyn and
Frank McGaughey, of Washington, GA; as well as multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were
Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Central Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Quint Weldon Children’s Fund at Citizen’s Bank of Americus. Greg Hancock Funeral
Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.
WELDON, Tammy Lynn Weldon
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 July 2016)
Tammy Lynn Weldon, age 49, of Lake Park, GA passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on July 27,
1966 in Valdosta, GA to Roy Lee Wilson III and Linda Faye Wilson. Tammy was preceded in death by one sister, Tina Wilson
Shaukat and 3 grandparents, Gladys Williams, Bill and Fairlane Allen. She leaves behind a devoted, loving friend, Raymond
Weldon; 3 daughters & son-in-law, Crystal Dawn Weldon, Janet Michelle (Travis) Dennis, and Katrina Anne Weldon; 3 grandsons:
Camryn Weldon, Cayden Weldon and Coltin Weldon; her parents Roy Lee (Carolyn) Wilson III, and Linda Faye Wilson; 3
brothers, Timothy Lee (Debrah) Wilson, Roy Lee (Brenda) Wilson IV, and Adam Castleberry; 1 sister, Alissa Woody;
Grandparents, Roy Lee Wilson Jr. and Jeane Wilson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be July 13, 2016
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Valdosta Music Funeral Services with burial at Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family would greatly
appreciate monetary contributions towards funeral services. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Weldon Family.
WELLING, George Simpson Welling
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 18, 1938)
Mr. George Simpson Welling passed away at his home in Sebastian, November 11, after a lingering illness with uremic poison. He
had been in bad health for several years but critically ill only since September. He was born November 24, 1872 in Millbrook, NY
and made his home there till the death of his first wife, formerly Miss Mahalia Green, in 1919, following his trade as a carpenter.
He was connected with the construction crew who built Standard Oil station No. 2 in Madison, when he met and married Miss Nellie
Bunting in 1924. The funeral was held Saturday in the Sebastian Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home of Vero Beach had charge. He leaves
to mourn his death his widow, also sons, George, Alfred and Mort, and daughter, Elizabeth, also two brothers, Alfred F. and Ross
M. Welling of Millbrook, NY.
WELLING, Mortimer Welling
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 8, 1954)
Messrs.’ Jim and Mort Bunting attended the funeral of their nephew, Mortimer Welling in Ft. Pierce Wednesday afternoon. Mr.
Welling, age about 23, was injured Friday while riding on a motor scooter. A truck ran through a red light and struck him and he
died Sunday afternoon without regaining consciousness. He leaves his wife of three months, his mother, Mrs. George Carver, of
Ft. Pierce; and two brothers and a sister.
WELLS, Alfred Ernest Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 14, 1946)
Alfred Ernest Wells, aged 64 years, a retired Captain Merchant Seaman, who has been living in Madison County for the past
year, died Tuesday, June 4, of hemorrhage while en route from his home to the Madison hospital. Funeral services were held at
the graveside in Oak Ridge Cemetery Saturday Capt. Wells was born in London, England, son of Christopher and Roseline
Jeanette Wells. He resided in Baltimore, MD until one year ago when he came to Florida to make his home. Survivors are his
widow, Mrs. Alice Wells, three sons, Alfred Ernest Wells, Jr., Stanley Wells and Russell Wells and two daughters, Mrs. Clarence
Cooper, of Sebring, FL and Mrs. Elsie Montgomery, of Kearney, NJ.
WELLS, Alicia Louise Rainge Wells
(Abstracted from the 29 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Alicia Louise Rainge Wells, age 32, of Brunswick, formerly of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2015) at her residence
in Brunswick. The funeral will be Saturday, at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 139 Florida Ave., Nahunta. Burial will be in
the Masonic Cemetery, Waynesville. She was born Sept. 28, 1983, in Waycross, to Ella Lee Rainge McDonald and the late
Nathaniel Rainge. She was raised in Nahunta and attended Bacon County High School, graduating with the class of 2002. She
later received an associate degree in medical billing and coding from Fortis College in 2015. She was employed at eBay
Enterprise in Brunswick. At an early age she accepted the Lord as her personal savior and became a member of Little Rock
Baptist Church. She enjoyed writing poems and plays, talking on the phone, facebook and cooking. Preceding her in death other
than her father were her maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her
mother, Ella Rainge McDonald; her step-father, Charles McDonald; siblings, Cory (Kisha) Rainge, Beverly (Hector) Arguello,
Latraille (Lovell) Williams, Derrick (Lori Ann) Rainge, Phillip Rainge, Kimberly McDonald, Gloria Frazier, Aaron Butler, Leon
(Doris) Frazier, Roger (Angelita) Frazier, Terry White, Jeanette White, Deborah (Bruce) Young, Glenda Jackson and a host of
uncles, aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The cortege will assemble at the home of her sister
and brother-in-law, Beverly and Hector Arguello, at 99 Henry St. in Nahunta. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
WELLS, Annie Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 4, 1953)
Annie Wells, age 83, died Wednesday evening in the local hospital of a heart attack which she suffered August 29. Survivors
are three sons: Mallory H. Wells, Tully Wells and Deloy Wells, all of Madison; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Jones, of Moore Haven
and Mrs. Ethelle Jones, of Vero Beach; three sisters, Mrs. Callie Cooper, of Tampa; Mrs. Ada Evans, of Fowlstown, GA; and Mrs.
Lillie Lang, of Whigham, GA. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Wells had been a resident of Madison for 45 years.
WELLS, B. D. Wells, Sr.
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 23, 1954)
B. E. Wells, Sr., age 57, died at Madison County Memorial Hospital Tuesday after a brief illness. He was a native of O’Brien, FL
but had lived here over 50 years. Before his retirement he was engaged in the sawmill industry. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Berta Lanora Johnson Wells, of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. George Schabaker, of Ennis, MT; three sons, Raymond O. Wells and
Carlton O. Wells, both of Valdosta; and B. D. Wells, Jr., of Madison; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Mallory Wells and Tully
Wells, both of Madison; and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Jones, of Moore Haven; and Mrs. Ethelle Jones, of Vero Beach. Funeral
services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WELLS, Bonnie Jo Wells
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Bonnie Jo Wells, 65, of Perry, FL was born in Plainview Texas on January 13, 1948 and moved heavenward on August 3, 2013.
Mrs. Wells was a member of Blue Creek Baptist Church where she was very involved in church activities and the choir. She
worked as a school teacher and guidance counselor in the Taylor County School system for more than 20 years. She was a very
creative and fun loving “Nana” who enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was also a member of the "Red
Hat Ladies" and in her spare time enjoyed playing Bunko and Bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward
Wells and Bonnie Martin Wells, a son, Jon Blume, a brother, Ernie Wells, and a sister, Susan Wood. She is survived by; her son
Jim Blume, and wife Mandy, of Orlando, FL, a daughter, Jill Blume, of Perry, a brother, Eddie Wells, of Orlando, a sister, Liz
Wells, of Las Vegas, NV, 4 grandchildren, Jayce, Luke, Ian, and Jamie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service was held on Sunday August 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Perry. A private family interment followed in
the Friendship/Bailey Cemetery near Shady Grove. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made
towards a stain glass window in Bonnie Jo’s honor. Donations are to be made to Blue Creek Baptist Church with “Bonnie” noted in
the memo. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WELLS, Bradford Wayne Wells
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 13, 2011)
Brad Wells, age 71, of Live Oak, Florida passed away Friday afternoon August 12, 2011 at his home. “Brad’ was born August 4,
1940 in Hamilton County. The Belmont, FL native moved to Live Oak two years ago from Jasper, FL. Brad joined the U.S. Air
Force in 1959 and retired in 1980. During this time he served two tours in Vietnam, returning thirteen times with high ranking
dignitaries, military and civilians. He was selected to fly as an air crew member and flew on Air Force One from 1973 till 1980.
His career included visiting over sixty countries numerous times. He served with President Richard Nixon, President Gerald
Ford and President Jimmy Carter. Following his retirement from the military, he worked with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s
Office for nine years having served under Sheriff Charlie Rhoden and Sheriff Harold Reid. He also retired from Suwannee
Valley Electric in 2006 and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. Survivors include his wife, Sue Wells,
Live Oak, FL; three daughters, Delicia Presley, Pascagoula, MS; Melissa Garrison, Live Oak; Tabetha Sturdivant, Palm Coast, FL;
three sisters, Jo Willis, Madison, FL; Jackie Gardner, Little Rock, AR; Mary Buchanan, Madison, FL; twelve grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Brad requested that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so please make contributions to the Florida
Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 2000, Live Oak, FL 32064. Graveside services will be held, 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
with full Military Rites in the Live Oak Cemetery with the Moody Air Force Chaplain officiating.
WELLS, Bradford Washington Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 3, 1956)
Bradford Washington Wells died at his home in this county Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wells, age 77 was a former resident of
Hamilton County. Survivors are his wife. Mrs. Leila Wells, two sons, Kirby Wells, of Jasper; and Vernon Wells, of Madison; and a
daughter, Mrs. Neil Blair, also of Madison. Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday
WELLS, C. E. Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 7, 1967)
C. E. Wells, age 88, of Naylor, GA died in the Nashville, GA hospital Friday after a long illness. His wife, a daughter and two sons
survive; also a sister, Mrs. Jennie Conine and two brothers, one of whom is W. E. Wells, both of Greenville.
WELLS, Charles Roland Wells
(Abstracted from the 11 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Charles Roland Wells, age 83, died Saturday (April 9, 2016) at Bacon County Hospital following a short illness. He was a native
and lifelong resident of Ware County and retired salesman with Murray Cookie Company. He also served in the United States
Army during the Korean War. He was a son of the late Roland Robert Wells and Annie Grace Sweat Wells. He was preceded in
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death by three sisters, Frances Wilson, Edna Meintzer and Delores Barrs. He is survived by his wife, Vernell Jewell Wells of
Waycross; 3 daughters, Janice Wells (Hilton) Bennett of Waycross, Sharon Wells Booth of Waycross, and Kimberly Wells
(Steve) Hammond of Macon; 1 son, Chuck J. Wells of Waycross; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.
WELLS, Edwin R. Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 14, 1938)
Edwin R. Wells, pioneer resident of this section, passed away at his home in Pine Island community Monday evening at 7 o’clock.
Had he lived until the 22nd of December, he would have been 97 years old. He had been an invalid for the past two or three
years, following a fall, in which he suffered a broken hip. Mr. Wells was a native of Florida, having been born in territorial days.
Later he moved to Lowndes County, GA where he made his home for many years. He remembered when Valdosta was located
from old Troupeville, at its present site, when the first buildings were erected there and then the first train came through that
section. In 1911 he moved to the Pine Island community in this county, and made his home there until death. He was one of the
few remaining Confederate veterans. He followed the saw-mill business most of his active life. He was a good man, and had
hosts of friends, all of whom of his age long since had slipped away one by one to the glory land. When a young man, he was
married to Miss Sarah F. Baucom of Lowndes County, GA who preceded him in death eleven years ago. He is survived by three
sons: W. E. Wells of Greenville, C. E. Wells of Naylor, GA and R. E. Wells of Valdosta, and one daughter, Mrs. G. B. Conine of
Valdosta, also by a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Redding
Hammock Cemetery, near Greenville.
WELLS, George Henry Wells
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 15 July 2011)
Mr. George Henry Wells, age 83 of Douglas, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011, at the VA Medical Center, in Lake City, FL,
following a short illness. Mr. Wells, a native of Doerun, GA, was a farmer and a retired insurance agent. He was the son of the
late George Thomas Wells and the late Ethel Jane Duke Wells. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Mr. Wells was a member of the
Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Caliope Patiry Wells of Douglas; children, Deborah McCulley and George
Wells, both of Douglas and David Wells of Summerville, GA; sisters, Lucille Norman of Orlando, FL, Shirley Crosby of Moultrie
and Elizabeth Hay of Winter Haven, FL; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Morningside Baptist Church. Interment followed
in the Westview Cemetery in Doerun, GA. Taps was presented by Johnny Shiver. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
WELLS, Grady Joseph Wells
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Grady Joseph Wells, age 71, of Valdosta Georgia passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center. He
was born April 24, 1941 to the late Jay and Ola Yarbrough Wells. He served in the U. S. Air Force for over 20 years. He is
survived by his daughters & sons-in-law Dianne & Neal McMillan, of Plano, TX; Cindy & Alan Thompson, of Woodbury, VT; a son
Christopher Wells, of Plainsville, VT; seven grandchildren: Kimberly Sosa (Arthur), Mary McMillan, Robert McMillian, Stephanie
McMillian, Brian Thompson, Mathew Thompson and Daniel Thompson; brothers & sister-in-laws James Albert Wells, of
Hinesville, GA; Derrall & Jackie Wells, of Douglasville, GA; Charles & Karin Wells, of Ludowici, GA; and a number of nieces and
nephews. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held, Thursday November 29, 2012 in the
Valdosta chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
WELLS, Jerry Franklin Wells Sr.
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jerry Franklin Wells Sr., 67, died Wednesday (May 29, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a Statesboro
native but lived in Waycross for many years. He attended Ware County public schools. He was the son of the late Charlie and
Clara Virginia Wells. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Wells Jr., and two sisters, Maola Cowart and Ruthie
Mae Perry. He is survived by his former wife, Catherine Wells, of Waycross; three daughters, Geraldine Major, of Ft. Myers,
FL, Latashia Watson (husband Stanley), of Norfolk, VA, and Marie Kitchen (husband Anthony), of Fairbanks, AK; six sons, Kem
Williams, Jerry Wells Jr., Kerry Wells, all of Waycross, Derrick Wells, Kevin Wells and Travis Wells, of Ft. Myers, FL; five
sisters, Betty Cobb, Martha Wells, Ronnie Mae Taylor, of Waycross, Annie Herbert, Mary Francis Williams, of Orlando, FL; two
brothers, Tommy Wells, of Waycross, and Larry Wells, of Orlando, FL; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Friends are being received at the family residence, 1316 Elizabeth St. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Welch & Brinkley Mortuary.
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WELLS, Melba Elizabeth Wells
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate August 29th, 2012)
Melba (Candy) Elizabeth Wells, 65, of Lakeland went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 24, 2012 after a lengthy illness
while home with her family. She was born February 17, 1947 to the late Irene (Lee) Bennett and Marcus Bennett in Valdosta,
GA. She enjoyed travel around the U.S., spending time with her family and was A Baptist by Faith. She was a homemaker by
choice and will be missed dearly by her family. She is survived by her, husband, Larry Wells, of Ohio; daughter and son-in-law
Christie and Matt Smith of Lakeland; daughter and fiance Sherry Frees and Eric Calloway of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law
Mathew and Sandra Frees of Valdosta; son and fiance Mitchell Frees and Amber of Valdosta; sister Joy Gulick of Graceville, FL,
special friend Gary Frees of Lakeland, cousin Aletha of Tenn., 16 grandchildren and one nephew. Funeral services were held
Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Burial will follow in Empire Cemetery in Lanier
County. Music Funeral services of Lakeland is serving the family.
WELLS, Raymond Frank Wells
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 23 December 2015)
Raymond Patrick Wells, age 64, of Valdosta, GA passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in the Langdale Hospice House. He
was born on August 11, 1951 in Lowndes County, GA to Raymond Oliver and Wanell (McDonald) Wells. He had worked in the
respiratory division with Barnes Health Care and as a Paramedic with South Georgia Medical Center. He was a member of
Charity Baptist Church. Mr. Wells loved hunting, fishing and he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing music. He loved his family
and friends and he will be missed dearly. Survivors include 1 daughter & son-in-law, Carla Marie Wells (Nick) Ferra; 1 son &
daughter-in-law, Craig (Amy) Wells both of Hahira, GA; 3 grandchildren, Tyler Lewis, Hayden Wells, & Addison Wells; 1 sister,
Jennifer Wells Vaughn of Valdosta, GA; nephew Lance Vaughn and niece Heather Vaughn. Graveside services will be Saturday,
December 26, 2015 at Cat Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
WELLS, Terry Lynn Wells
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 9 June 2015)
Terry Lynn “Possum” Wells, age 52, of Perry, FL, passed away June 9, 2015, at his home in Perry. Terry was born February 16,
1963 in Perry, FL, to James Tully Wells, Jr. and Iris Wells (Sheffield). Mr. Wells attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in
Shady Grove, FL. Terry attended Taylor County High School graduating in 1981 and North Florida Community College where he
received his AA degree. He operated the family business, Pouncey's Restaurant for many years. Terry loved to hunt and fish.
He is preceded in death by his father James Tully Wells, Jr. Terry is survived by his mother Mrs. Iris Wells of Perry, FL;
sister Kittye Wells of Perry; brother Tully (JoAnn) Wells of Perry; nephews J.T. Wells of Orlando and Josh Wells of Perry;
great nephews Jaxon Wells and Teagon Wells both of Orlando; wife Lisa Wells, and step daughter Lindsey Overstreet. Funeral
Services will be at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry Friday, June 12, 2015. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial
Cemetery in Perry.
WELLS, Verner Earl Wells
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 31 July 2016)
Verner Earl Wells “PeeWee” age 69, born December 21, 1946 passed away on July 31, 2016 at the Madison County Memorial
Hospital following an extended illness. PeeWee was of the Baptist faith. His parents were the late Verner “V.E.” Wells and Josie
Woodard Wells of Madison. PeeWee was a life-long resident of Hamilton and Madison County. He was a construction worker and
also worked for Lester Plain and Son and Burnette Plumbing. PeeWee was known to make everyone around him laugh. He leaves
behind his wife Melessia Waters Wells and her children Jessica, Jennifer, Janice and her grandchildren Noah, Nathon,
Abbigale, Loyla, Christian, April, Anthony, and Austin; 1 son, William Wells and 2 daughters Tina Wells, Tammy Wells (Johnny)
Stevens and grandchildren Justin, Jacob, Jessy, Teresa, Cole, Sierra, Chelsea, and Whitney and great-grandchildren Marley,
Tinsley, Arlo, Kesley & Jordyn; and his one and only sister Peggy Wells (Harold) Brown and niece Shannon Brown (Thomas)
Speight and children Caleb and Noah and niece Harriet Brown (Jeffery) Brewer and children Brennan, MacKenzie, and Grayson;
his stepchildren: Eric, Lynette, Celeste, and Brandy. A funeral service will be held at Burns Funeral Home on August 2, 2016.
PeeWee will be laid to rest aside his parents at the Macedonia Cemetery in Lee, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Friends of the Hospital Foundation at 224 NW Crane Avenue, Madison, FL 32340 to honor his memory in name on the Tree of
Life in the Madison County Memorial Hospital main lobby.
WELLS, Vonnie Wells
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 23 February 2011)
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Mr. Vonnie Wells, age 88, was born on June 14, 1922, in Atkinson County GA to the late Willie Wells, Sr. and Beulah Roberts
Wells. He lost his mother at an early age. Willie Wells, Sr. later married Alice Lott Wells who is also deceased. Vonnie and
Elizabeth Reed Wells were married on May 15, 1948. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 15, of
this year. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dempsey Lott, Otis and Dewey Wells; two sisters, Anna Wade and
Rachel Bailey. He attended school in Atkinson County GA where he received a formal third grade education. At an early age, he
joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He remained a faithful member until his death. He
was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served his country during World War II. After returning from the military, Mr.
Wells continued his education by attending trade school. He worked as a farmer and owned a pulpwood business with his
brothers, Otis and Dewey Wells. He also worked at the Coffee County Board of Education as a custodian. He leaves to cherish
his memory a loving wife: Elizabeth Reed Wells of Douglas, GA; 2 sons: Johnny (Marilyn) Wells of Jacksonville, FL and Larry
(Jaculyn) Wells of Atlanta, GA; 4 daughters: Carolyn (Thelmon) Clark of Decatur, GA; Beulah M. (James) Gaskin of Douglas, GA;
Mary A. (Owen) Pace of Harvest, AL; and Sue E. Paulk of Atlanta, GA; 1 brother: Willie (Melease) Wells, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL;
2 sisters: Susie Wade Washington of Los Angeles, CA and Willa Deen (Frank) Hampton of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sister-in-laws:
Mary L. Mack and Bessie Wells of Douglas, GA; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family. Funeral services were
Friday, February 18, 2011, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pearson, GA. Interment followed in the Oak Grove
Cemetery in Pearson, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home of Douglas, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
WELLS, W. Mallory Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 10, 1964)
W. Mallory Wells, age 66, died Friday at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Wells was a native of
Suwannee County and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Wells. He had been a resident of Madison County for
forty years and before his retirement had been engaged in operating services stations in Madison. He was a Veteran of World
War I and a member of American Legion Post No. 68 in Madison. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eulene Wells; two sons, W. M.
Wells, Jr., of the U. S. Navy in Puerto Rico and V. Q. Wells of Madison; three daughters, Mrs. George Cleghorn, of Brunswick,
GA; Mrs. Amos L. Whigham, of Allenhurst, GA; and Miss Mallene Wells of Madison; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. J.
C. Jones of Moorehaven. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WELLS, Walter Evans Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 12, 1960)
Funeral Services for Walter Evans Wells, age 79, who died Monday night in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, were held at the
graveside in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Wells was a native of Kentucky, but had been living in Florida for many years. He was a
retired employee of the Atlantic Coast Line and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy
Morgan Wells, of Tallahassee; three brothers, R. J. Wells of Alachua, J. C. Wells, St. Petersburg, and Tullis Wells, of Tampa;
and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Iges and Mrs. Ruth Carter of Reddick.
WELLS, William Carl Wells
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 12, 1971)
William Carl Wells, age 53, passed away Friday in the hospital at Madison. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William
Edison Wells. He was a member of the Greenville Church of Christ and a Veteran of World War II. Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
Lottie Thompson Wells of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Black of Dade City, FL and Mrs. Sarah Helms of Bristol, VA;
one son, Carl H. Wells of Greenville; five grandchildren; one brother, Ed Wells of Greenville; five sisters, Mrs. Claudia Sanders
of Lake City; Mrs. Dot McNair and Mrs. Mary Lee Hull, both of Jacksonville; Mrs. Ruth Day of Greenville; and Mrs. Louise
Joyner of Monticello; and his step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Bishop of Greenville. Funeral services were held Monday February 8 th,
1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
WELSH, Robert C. Welsh
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 4, 1972)
Robert C. Welsh, age 70, of Tallahassee, died Wednesday January 26 in the Tallahassee Extended Care Nursing Center after an
extended illness. Mr. Welsh was a native of Maryland and was a retired carpenter. He lived in Madison before moving to
Tallahassee. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Duval Welsh, formerly of Madison, of Tallahassee; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ralph
Lambert of Rochester, NY; and 1 brother, Benson Welsh of Maryland; and other relatives. Services were held Friday January
28, 1972 in Tallahassee. Bevis Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
WELTZBARKER, Frankie Morgan Weltzbarker
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL April 3rd, 2014)
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Frankie Morgan Weltzbarker, 76, of Quitman passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born in
Tifton, GA. she was the daughter of Frank Nelson and Etta Mae Stephens Morgan. She was a homemaker, a member of the
First Baptist Church, a member of the church choir for over 30 years, and a member of the Kings Daughters Sunday School
Class. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Doyle Weltzbarker of Quitman,
2 daughters; Jan (Joe) Johnson of Macon, GA, Jill (John) Walker of Waukeenah, FL, 8 grandchildren; Morgan Johnson, Fran
Johnson, Steven Trest, Clay Trest, Anna Lee Trest, Fran Walker, Suzanne Walker, and Jake Walker. She was preceded in
death by her parents; Frank Nelson and Etta Mae Morgan, two sisters; Mauren Marchant and Mary Hamm. Funeral services will
be held Friday April 4 at the Quitman First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or
donations may be made to your favorite charity.
WENTLAND, Loraine White Wentland
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Loraine (White) Wentland, age 92, of Lake Park passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was born in
Tifton, GA on July 1, 1920 to the late Elbert and Mary (Willis) Paulk. She loved children having taught in the Alabama School
Systems for over 33 years. She was a member of Park Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include a son &
daughter-in-law, H. Mike & Sally White of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren: M. Kirt White, Craig White, Laine & Bobby Chaney, Jr.,
Helen & Derrick Black, Donna & Kevin Johns; great-grandchildren: Nicole Connell, Kristen & Michael Adkins, Lauryn McDonald,
Hunter Black, Megan Chaney and great-great-grandchildren: Hayden & Addison Connell and Allysen Adkins. The family will hold
a memorial service Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Park Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2285 East Park Avenue, Valdosta, GA.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charity of your choice in her name. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is
serving the Wentland family.
WENTWORTH, Bessie White Wentworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 6, 1950)
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie White Wentworth were held at the graveside in Oak Ridge Cemetery Friday, September 29.
Mrs. Wentworth died Thursday morning, September 28, at the Florida State Hospital. She had been in ill health for the past
few years. Her birthplace was South Georgia, but she had been a resident of this city for about 30 years. Survivors are a
brother-in-law, Mr. B. I. Green, of Madison; three nieces, Mrs. S. E. Worthington, Jr., of Lee; Mrs. Olan R. Ferguson, of Chipley,
FL; and Mige Green, of Madison; four nephews, Grant and Edison Green, of Madison; Preston Green, of Lake City; and Sgt. B. J.
Green, Jr., of San Bernardino, CA, four aunts, Mrs. R. F. Everette and Mrs. G. B. O’Neal, of Lovett, FL; Misses Maude and Gussie
White, of Pinetta and one uncle, Mr. W. B. Rambo, of Valdosta, GA and a number of other relatives.
WENTWORTH, Elizabeth C. Wentworth
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, February 9, 2014)
Elizabeth C. Wentworth, age 75, of Perry, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the hospital in Madison. Elizabeth was born
October 16, 1938 in Savannah, GA, to the late Homer and Virginia (Garnto) Davis. Mrs. Wentworth was of the NonDenominational Faith and was a member of Evangel Christian Fellowship in Perry, FL. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting,
reading, and especially spending time with her grandchild. She also enjoyed watching the Seminoles play football. She is survived
by her husband of 57 years Lowery Wentworth Jr, of Perry, FL, 2 daughters: Loree' (Alan) Wynn of Perry, Arrii Wentworth of
Monticello, and 1 grandchild Allora Baxley. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in
Perry. Interment will follow in Hendry Cemetery in Shady Grove. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WENTWORTH, Frances Kilgore Wentworth
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 30 March 2015)
Frances (Fran) Kilgore Wentworth, born May 7, 1925 in Springfield, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on
March 30, 2015. She is survived by 3 daughters, Tara Wentworth, Jan (Lee) Fletcher and Lisa (Jay) Fletcher and 1 daughter-inlaw, Trish Wentworth. Her parents Robert and Alice Kilgore, preceded her in death. Her husband, Ben preceded her in death on
August 9, 2007 and her only son, Greg on December 24, 2012. She has 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren: Dacyl
Wentworth Winterbottom (Matt and sons Elijah, Caleb and Wyatt), Jessica Wentworth, Larissa Wentworth Thompson (Brandon
and daughters Kayah and Zoe), Zachary Wentworth (Leslie and daughter Jayden), Lauren Wentworth, Andrew Wentworth.
Shawn Fletcher (Shelah and children Simone and Patrick), Tonia Fletcher Pyle (Gordon and children Ben, Christian, Ethan,
Emma), Paul Fletcher (Tori), Laura Fletcher, Matt Fletcher, Hannah Fletcher McPherson (Patrick), Erica Fletcher, Grace
Fletcher. Fran was educated as an elementary school teacher, graduating from Ohio State University in 1961 while her husband
ran the household and worked full time. Her family moved to Miami, FL the next year to begin her teaching career which also
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spanned many years here in Thomasville. She retired from Brookwood School when her own mother began to succumb to
Alzheimer’s disease. After her mother’s death, she remained active in the community, serving in various capacities. Her passion
for life and her love for her Lord and Savior motivated her to embrace the Right to Life movement and specifically our local
Pregnancy Crisis Center. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Thomasville Pregnancy Center (320 N. Crawford St.
Thomasville, GA 31792) in honor of her. She has raised money for them each year by walking in their annual fundraiser and had
hoped to walk again this year (other family members and friends will be walking to honor her). This will be the first one that she
has not walked in. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home church, Hebron Fellowship Church
(US19N), where she was a charter member. She served as church secretary for many years and was a woman who could be
counted on to pray for many, many people. Her list grew quite long as she felt the need to include another person whom she had
come to know and love. She is known for her abandoned love for God and others. She has graduated to join the great cloud of
witnesses and will continue her ministry of intercession from a different perspective.
WERNO, Mary Lou Werno
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 July 2011)
Mrs. Mary Lou Werno, age 69, of Willacoochee, formerly of Fitzgerald, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Coffee Regional
Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Gary, IN, Mrs. Werno was born on November 15, 1941 to Geronimo and Pearl
Shear Funes. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Arlie Werno of Willacoochee; 1 daughter, Lori (Thomas)
Lewis of Pearson; 1 brother, Jerry Funes of Portage, IN; and two grandchildren. A memorial service for Mrs. Werno will be
Sunday, July 31, 2011 at New Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Pearson. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson is in charge of
arrangements.
WERTZ, Nicholas Elijah Wertz
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL October 14, 2014)
Nicholas Elijah Wertz, 1 month, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Madison County Hospital in Madison.
Nicholas was born August 21, 2014 in Tallahassee, FL, to Benjamin and Leah (Jividen) Wertz, II. Nicholas was a part of the
Fellowship Baptist Church family in Madison. He is survived by his parents Benjamin Scott Wertz, II and Leah Wertz of
Madison, FL; brothers Braydyn Wertz and Robert Dawson; sister Annamarie Dawson; paternal grandparents Benjamin and Jenn
Wertz and paternal grandmother Jennifer Swearingen; paternal great grandparents Jimmy and D.J. Waller; a host of aunts,
uncles and cousins. Nicholas was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roger and Carol Jividen. Funeral Services will
be Friday, October 17, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Madison in Madison. A Private interment will follow in Oakridge
Cemetery in Madison.
WESLEY, Clarence Wesley
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 2, 1961)
Clarence Wesley, age 32, was killed in an auto accident at Delray Beach Saturday May 20 th. He is survived by his parents, and a
number of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday May 27 th in the High Antioch Methodist Church with
burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
WESLEY, Ernest Wesley Jr.
(Abstracted from the 30 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Bishop Ernest Wesley Jr. will be held Saturday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven. Friends
are being received at the Wesley residence, 901 “L” St. Interment will be in Telemore Cemetery. He was born May 14, 1933 in
Pierce County to the late Ernest Wesley Sr. and Dora Mote Wesley. He grew up in Ware County and received his formal
educational training from the public school of the Telmore community. He was married to Claretha Taylor Wesley for 61 years
and this union was blessed with 2 sons and 4 daughters. He was a devoted, loyal and humble servant of God who accepted Christ
as his personal Savior at the age of 14 and was a member of Church of Christ Written In Heaven, Telmore, where he later
served as pastor for 46 years. As a member of Church of Christ Written in Heaven Inc. he served in many capacities including
deacon, union director, superintendent, presiding elder, executive board member, bishop and also pastor in Doctortown. On Nov.
2, 2000, he earned a bachelor degree of Christian ministry from Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies in Jacksonville,
FL, and on Nov. 10, 2002 he received a master’s degree in theology from Thomas Brown Bible College in Jacksonville, FL. He was
ordained a bishop on Nov. 8, 2008. He was a member of Church of Christ Written in Heaven National Headquarter Church,
Waycross. He was employed at Georgia Block and Brick Inc., Waycross for more than 40 years. In 1998 he was honored for not
missing a day of work due to illness. He retired at that time but only to return to work shortly thereafter. He finally left his
place of employment in November 2007. He always enjoyed blessing others singing songs of Zion with his angelic voice. He was
called to his Heavenly home of Wednesday (April 22, 2015) after an illness. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
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by a brother, Lonnie Wesley Sr., and two sisters, Rosetta Kitchen and Liler Taylor. Those left to cherish his memory include his
devoted wife, Claretha Taylor Wesley; his children, Ernest (Gloria) Wesley III of Folkston, Larry D. Wesley, Alice Wesley
Staten, both of Waycross, Cynthia D. (Morris) Wesley, of Riverdale, Vanessa Wesley (Leonard) Welch, and Sharon Wesley
(Andrew Sr.) Fluker both of Waycross; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; an aunt, Agnes
Miller; a brother-in-law, John H. Kitchen Sr.; sisters-in-law, Fannie R. Taylor, Hazel T. Jones and Doris Taylor, all of Waycross;
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WESLEY, John W. Wesley
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
John W. Wesley, 84, left this earthly life to be present with the Lord Wednesday (May 15, 2013). His life story began on a cold,
wintery morning on Jan. 3, 1929, in Ocilla. He was the only child born to the union of his parents, Solomon Wesley and Lillie Ruth
Harris. He received his primary and formal education in the public school systems in Ocilla, Winter Park, FL, and Harlem, NY. He
graduated from Center High School (Waycross) in 1947. He attended Savannah State College. While attending he played
saxophone in the military and jazz bands. He also joined the brotherhood of Omega Psi Phi in 1951 (Alpha Gamma Chapter). He
successfully graduated with a bachelor of science in 1953. In 1953 through 1955 he was called to duty to serve in the United
States Army, where his orders were in the Special Service, playing saxophone in the 319th Army Band in Fort Crowder, MS. He
attended graduate school at New York University in New York, NY. He received a master’s degree in education in 1957. Shortly
after completing his masters, he began his fulfilling career as a teacher in the Waycross Public Schools for 31 satisfying years.
The memories that will be cherished most by his former students will be his mentorship and his passion for his students. He will
also be remembered for his unusual collection of animals which he displayed in his classroom such as snakes and reptiles and his
love for horseback riding. He was joined in three unions of marriage with his beloved first wife, the late Utine Coachman
Wesley, his college sweetheart, Marian (Lewis) Harris, and his surviving wife, Wealthy (Helen Faison) Wesley. A beloved father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, he will truly be missed. His family loves him more than words can
express. The funeral will be held Saturday at Church of Christ Written In Heaven, 617 Blackwell St. Burial and committal
service will be held in Oakland Cemetery followed by repast at New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 901 State St. The cortege will
assemble at 9:15 a.m. at 1401 Common St. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
WESLEY, Robert Wesley
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 15, 1966)
Robert Wesley, age 81, died Saturday July 9th at his home in Madison after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Madison
and a member of High Antioch AME Church. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are his wife, Mamie Wesley of Madison; four
daughters, Mary Williams of Detroit; Viola Wesley of Sanford; Lear Tiller and Annie Mae Patterson, both of Madison; four sons,
Jamie Augustus Wesley of Delray Beach; Fred Wesley of Sarasota; Willie C. Wesley of Sarasota and John D. Wesley of
Fayetteville, NC; one brother Gus Wesley of Madison; five sisters, Lula Simmons of Lake Park, GA; Annie Corbett of St.
Petersburg; Lucindy Franklin of Boston, GA; Lillie Woods of Madison and Mary Jane Wesley of Boston, GA; twenty grandchildren
and twenty-five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 17th at High Antioch AME Church with burial in
the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WESSEN, Mrs. T. J. Wesson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 4, 1945)
Mrs. T. J. Wesson, aged 43 years died last Thursday evening at the Wesson home on East Rutledge Street following an eighteen
months’ illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Mr. T. J. Wesson,
and two children by a former marriage, Mrs. Nativa Radzik and LaRaine Johnson, and her father, Mr. John Stewart. Also two
brothers John Stewart, of Blountstown, and Charles Stewart, of Cedar Keys, and two sisters, Mrs. C. M. Hayes, of Miami and Mrs.
Lena Adkinson, of Greensboro, FL. Mrs. Wesson was born in Taylor County, FL the daughter of Mr. John Stewart and the late Mrs.
Stewart.
WESSON, Harley Reed Wesson
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Harley Reed Wesson, age 78, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully at the CCS State VA Nursing Home in Springfield, FL
on June 18, 2014. Harley was a retired USAF Master Sergeant serving our country proudly for 23 years. He retired from the
Air Force and moved his family to Madison, FL where he then worked as an electrician for Dixie Packers for 20 years. He was a
proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He loved to spend time playing with the kids, tinkering
on projects, helping others on odd jobs, working on cars and fixing anything necessary with duct tape. Harley was born in
Tallassee, AL and then, after starting his military career and serving abroad, lived in various states with his family. Harley is
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survived by 1 brother, Bobby Joe Wesson; 1 sister, Ada Paravicini; 3 sons, Ron, David and Wade; 2 daughters, Millie and Wanda
(and all of their spouses). Harley was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and
extended family members. Harley was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and 2 sisters. A graveside service and
burial will be held at Elam Baptist Church Cemetery in Tallassee, AL on Monday, June 23 rd. Harley’s family would like to extend
their gratitude & appreciation to his compassionate caregivers and friends at the CCS State VA Nursing home where Harley
lived for the last 10 years of his life. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please make donations in Harley’s honor to Covenent Hospice
at www.covenenthospice.org.
WESSON, John Asbury Wesson, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 30, 1947)
John Asbury Wesson, Sr., a former resident of Madison, died May 19, at a Tampa hospital, of cerebral hemorrhage. He was
living with his son, J. A. Wesson, Jr., with whom he was in business. Funeral services were held in Tampa where interment was
made in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survivors are one brother, T. J. Wesson, Sr., of Madison; two sons, J. A. Wesson, Jr., and Harry
L. Wesson, two daughters, Mrs. Robbie Dilworth and Mrs. Gordon Mason; three grandsons, Walden Bevan, Harry Wesson, Jr.,
and John Wesson III, all of Tampa and two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob Hope, of Tampa; and Miss Jeanette Bevan, of Madison.
WESSON, Thomas J. Wesson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 10, 1951)
Thomas J. Wesson, Jr., age 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah, recently of Madison, and son of Mr. T. J. Wesson, Sr., of Madison, died
in a hospital in Tooele, Utah Saturday morning August 4, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident Friday. Wesson was one of
two fatalities in a three-car collision on a rain-swept highway near Tooele. Seven others were injured.
WEST, Andrew Dalton West
Abstracted from the 26 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BYRON — Andrew Dalton “Andy” West, age 61, of Acworth, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2017) at his brother’s (Dwight and
Judy West) residence with his brothers by his side. Born in Alma, Aug. 13, 1955, he lived in Acworth since the late ’90s. He was
a graduate of Patterson High School (class of 1973) and a 1995 graduate of Waycross College where he received his degree in
computer science. While at Waycross College he received the 1995 Award for Excellence in Computer Science. He worked for
Milikin for a number of years before going to work with AT&T as a troubleshooting technician from which he retired. He was a
son of the late Dwight Eugene West Sr. and Verlie Deen West. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Jo and Ken
O’Steen of Waycross, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Dwight E. and Judy West of Byron, and Festus J. West of Mershon, a
nephew, Daron West of Waycross, his aunt, Iva Jo Shultz of Teseque, NM, and several other relatives. The funeral will be
Saturday at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear. Interment will be in the Damascus Cemetery.
WEST, Clarence Thomas West
(Abstracted from the 29 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Clarence Thomas “Pete” West, age 71, died Monday (Dec. 28, 2015) at his residence in Brantley County after an extended
illness. A native of Colquitt County, he resided on Jekyll Island for 20 years before moving to Brantley County in 2009. A United
States Army Vietnam veteran, he graduated from South Georgia College in Douglas with a degree in criminal justice. He served
as a police officer in Thomasville before joining the Georgia State Patrol. With the Georgia State Patrol, he served as corporal
in Douglas, sergeant in Atlanta, and sergeant first class in Waycross and Jekyll Island. He was the son of the late Curtis West
and Louise McMillan West. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betty Wedeking West of Hortense; 2 sisters, Katrina Joyner
(late husband, Noel) of Tifton, and Sherry (Eugene) Williams of Hartsfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland
Hospice Care of Jesup, 117 Drennon Drive, Jesup, GA 31545.
WEST, Clifton Frank West
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 28th, 2014)
Graveside services for Clifton Frank West of Coolidge will be Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. West was
born on March 15, 1936, in Norfolk, VA to the late Riddick H. West and Clara Mae Jones. He was married to Gwenanne Jenkins
West. West also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired as a firefighter. He was a
member at Central Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. He passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2014, at his residence. Survivors
include his wife, Gwenanne Jenkins West of Coolidge; 4 daughters, Deborah Ann West of Coolidge, Brenda West Mathison of
Jacksonville, FL, Clara Linda West Black of Coolidge, and Vickie Darlene West Chappell of Louisville, KY; 1 son, Micky West of
Thomasville; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren with another on the way, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. In lieu of flowers,
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memorials may be made to Jim Neill Alheimers Walk in Care of the Community Foundation of SWGA, 135 North Broad St.,
Thomasville, GA 31792.
WEST, David West Jr.
(Abstracted from the 29 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for David West Jr., age 61, of Homerville, will be Saturday at Prayer Garden Church of God in
Christ, 711 Forest Ave., Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. He was born in Palatka (Putman
County), FL, to the late David West Sr. and Zeline Edmonds West Prester. At an early age he moved to Homerville where he
grew up and received his formal education from the Clinch County public school system. Those left to cherish his memory
include his wife, Brenda Swinson West; daughters, Marsha (Avery) Holmes of Pearson, and Jacqueline West of Homerville; stepchildren, Natalie Murphy and Michael Swinson, both of Homerville; 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Trinity; sisters, Hattie (Johnny)
West, Sarah (Larry) Stevens, Lillie Prester, Chanita Prester, all of Homerville; brothers, Elvis (Patricia) Prester of Lakeland,
Mason Prester, Albert Prester, both of Homerville, and Earnest Whitaker of Savannah; aunts, Alice Taylor, Alice (Steve)
McKnight, Sarah Robinson, Katherine B. Edwards, both of Valdosta, Irene Hiers of Douglas and Dorothy Sims of Ft. Lauderdale,
FL; uncles, Jessie (Jessie L.) Edmonds, Frank (Catherine) Edmonds and Cecil McMillian, all of Homerville; nieces, nephews,
cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the West residence, 701 Brown St., Homerville. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
WEST, Douglas Braxton West
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 23rd, 2014)
Services for Douglas Braxton West of Cairo are Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Victory Baptist Church and interment is in
Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mr. West died Oct. 23, at his residence. Born Nov. 17, 1950, in Grady County, GA, he was the son of
the late John Ben West and Nadine Aycock West. In August of 1992 in Camilla, GA, he married Gloria W. West. He was a lab
technician with Oil Dry Corporation, served in the U.S. National Guard and attended Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Gloria W. West of Cairo; daughter, Dena (Elvis) Key; sons, Jason (Rebecca) West, Cory (Temperance) West, Marcus
West; daughters, Rachel (Rex) Cooper, Tracy Skidmore, Donna Huffmaster, Pam (Billy) Garbett; 13 grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Larry West, Roger (Vivian) West; and sisters, Evelyn (Charles) Presley and Jane Scites. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Victory Baptist Church, 938 N. Pinetree Blvd, Thomasville, GA 31792.
WEST, Duane L. West
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 12, 2012)
Duane L. West, 67, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at his home in Liberty County, Florida. He was born in Charleston,
SC, grew up in Madison, FL and later moved to Tallahassee, FL where he graduated from Florida State University. Duane
pursued a career in law enforcement and retired as a lieutenant with the Tallahassee Police Department. He moved to Liberty
County 25 years ago where he loved the outdoors, fishing and his family. He is survived by his wife of 16 years (Linda West), his
mother (Hazel Whitehead West), his five children (Judd L. West, Travis D. West, Chad W. West, Eric D. West and B. Austin
West), his two step-children (Jenifer Ferguson and Jim Cobb), his sister (Billie J. Scarboro), and five grandchildren. A
graveside service will be held at Good Hope Cemetery in Liberty County, FL on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice. Bevis Funeral Home, (850) 643-3636, www.bevisfh.com,
is in charge of the arrangements.
WEST, Ella Louise West
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, November 6, 1902)
Monday night, November 3rd, at the Merchants Hotel in this city, Ella Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. West,
departed this life, aged six years. The little girl was sick only a few days. The little body was taken to the family burying plot
in the cemetery near West Lake on Tuesday and there interred. The stricken parents have the earnest sympathy of all our
people in their bereavement. No record was found of the burial
WEST, Evelyne West
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 3, 2009)
The funeral for Evelyne West, 82, of Fargo, who died Monday (Sept. 28, 2009) at her residence, will be held Sunday at 11 a.m.
with Elder John W. Johnson officiating. She was a native of Sylvester in Worth County. She lived in Fargo most of her life. Her
mother was the late Rebecca Reed. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Fargo where she served as church
mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete West. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Cunningham (Billy), of
Homerville; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ozell Dean, Bessie McLendon and Pearl Moses; four
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brothers-in-law, Spencer Franklin, Thomas Franklin, Willie Franklin and Billy Franklin; a godson, David Auston; and a host of
other relatives. Burial will be in New Mount Olive Cemetery, Jonesville, La. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville.
WEST, Gerald Lewis West
(May 10, 1945 – October 7, 2011)
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida October 9, 2011)
Gerald Lewis West, 66, of Quitman passed away Friday Oct. 7, 2011 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born in Brooks
County he was the son of Neal Gibson West and Willie Mae Weldon Snow. Mr. West was a member of the Quitman Church of
God. He is survived by his mother; Willie Mae Snow of Quitman, three children; LeGay Sapp and Hank West both of Quitman,
Neal J. West of Morven, eight grandchildren, five sisters; Lynda Snow of Dixie, Sheila Vann of Madison, Fla., Betty Johnson,
Dale Carney, and Shirley Howell all of Quitman, six brothers; Gene West, Jimmy Snow, Royce Snow, William Snow, Terry Snow
all of Quitman, and Travis Snow of Tennessee. Graveside Services will be held Monday Oct. 10 at 10:00 AM in Oak Hill Cemetery
with Pastor Gwin Jarrill officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
WEST, Glenda Marie West
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 November 2016)
Glenda West, age 64, of Naylor passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was
born December 20, 1951 in Lakeland GA to the late Curtis and Eula Mae Bohannon Touchton. Ms. West worked as an RN for over
30 years, her final 15 years of nursing was at The Lakeland Villa as the Director of Nursing before ill health forced her to
retire. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson Christian West, a sister Janice Crowe, a brother Ronnie
Touchton, and a brother-in-law, Philip Simpson. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law Daniel & Megan West of Naylor, GA.,
Jonathan & Rebecca West of Fayetteville, NC; grandchildren: Tyler West, Alyssa West, Brittany West, and Kaitlyn Wandell,
sisters & brother-in-law Wanda Simpson of Naylor, GA., Brenda & Ken Jones of Spartanburg, SC, brother & sister-in-law Roger
& Mary Touchton of Naylor, GA; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Saturday,
November 12, 2016 at Southside Baptist Church with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland. The family requests
that in lieu of flowers please make donations to Faith Hope and Love Christian Ministries Po Box 603 Lakeland, GA 31635. Music
Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
WEST, James N. West
(Abstracted from the 22 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James N. “Jim” West passed away peacefully at home Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2016) with his family by his side. He was one of the
Greatest Generation, born in Mitchell County in 1928 and was the son of Clarence and Pearl West. He served in the United
States Navy during World War II. He put himself through college on the GI Bill, majoring in accounting and earning a degree
from the University of Florida. He started his young married life with $12 and a bicycle with no fenders. He built a real estate
development business spanning five states for multiple national clients. His idea of leisure at the end of each business day was
to go to his farm and tend his cattle, pecan trees and ride his tractor. Later in life he loved mentoring young business people in
his community and seeing their success. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the John Wesley Sunday
School Class. He was also an active member of the Waycross Exchange Club. He loved traveling, biking, chocolate, the Florida
Gators, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most of all, he loved his wife, best friend and fellow traveler on
life’s journey of 66 years, Jenlee West. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Bowen. He is
survived by his wife, Jenlee West of Waycross; 4 children, Gary (Janie) West of Hahira, Jan (Joe) Saunds of Blackshear, Pam
(Joe) Hart of Waycross, Carol (Daniel) Wikes of Sylva, NC; 9 grandchildren, Hollie (Skip) Long, Heather (Russ) French, Hannah
(Drew) Colson, Dina (Mike) Dryden, Wesley (Billie Ann) Wilson, Ben Hart, Harrison Hart, Jena Means, Will Means; 8 greatgrandchildren; 1 sister, Lorena Gray of Monroe, GA; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Trinity United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made
to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA, or to Trinity House of Hope, 1005 Church Street, Waycross, GA 31501.
WEST, Joe E. West
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 21, 2010)
Joe E. West, 71, of Homerville, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at his residence after an illness. He was a native of Atkinson
County, where he received his formal education from the Atkinson County School system. He was the son of the late Ed West
and Dinah Boyd West. He was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Homerville where he served as chairman of the
deacons. He was active in the community having worked with the Clinch County Family Connection, Clinch County School Council,
and Pea Ridge Park board. He was retired from the U.S. Army with 23 years of service. He retired from the Clinch County
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Board of Education as a bus driver in May 2008. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Boyd; a sister, Eddie Lee
Dumas, and a granddaughter, Tara C. Stevens. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Lee Bostic West of Homerville; children,
Barbara Hood of San Antonio, TX, Gail Greer (Jimmy) of Garden Ridge, TX, Debra Pratt (David) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Moses A.
West of Austin, TX, JoAnn Thomas (Darryl), Leticia Lynn West, Konise Millender (Osbry) all of San Antonio, TX, Felicia Beth
West of Marlin, TX; extended family of children, Kenny Evans of Valdosta, Warren Johnson (Maybell), Larry Johnson (Lillian),
John Johnson (Cynthia), Karen Johnson, Mary Frances Paige (Marvin), Christopher Johnson (Dena), all of Homerville, Lisa
Johnson (Vinny) of Ft. Lauderdale, Dennis Johnson (Evelyn) of Norfolk, VA, and Russell Johnson of Phenix City, AL; sisters, Ida
Tiller, Carrie Hardee (Willie) both of Homerville, Delia Williams (Namon) of Douglas, Francena Alexander of Waycross;
extended family of siblings, Joe Cooper of Miami, Daisy Favor of Pearson; sister-in-law, Daisy Wilson (Willie) and Mary Heard
(Ulysses) both of Tampa; special grandsons, Benjamin Johnson and Michael Franklin; 64 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Frankie West of Brunswick; aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and other relatives. A celebration of life was held Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in
Homerville. Burial followed in Pine Forest Cemetery with military honors. Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville served the West
family.
WEST, Joyce Evelyn West
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 17 February 2016)
Joyce Evelyn West, age 83, passed away February 17, 2016 in Perry, FL. Joyce was born April 28, 1932 in Ozona, FL to Tillman
Baxter and Della Whatley Baxter. Mrs. West was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. In her spare time she enjoyed
fishing, gardening, and tending to her farm animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, McMinville West. Mrs. West is
survived by 2 sons, Kenneth Lawson of Perry, and James Lawson of WV, 1 daughter, Dorothy Torrez of Perry, 1 brother, James
Baxter of Pinellas, FL, 1 sister, Alma Ulmer of Bonifay, FL and numerous grandchildren and other relatives. Cremation
arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
WEST, Julius West
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 19, 2009)
Julius West of Homerville passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced by Harrington Funeral Home.
WEST, Mary Beth West
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Mary Beth West, age 75, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Fellowship Home. She was born on June 4,
1938 in Pinehurst, GA to the late Cawthon and Catherine (Harvard) Singletary. She grew up in Cordele, GA, graduated from
Cordele High School in 1956 and then moved to Valdosta in 1971. Mrs. West was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendol W. West who passed away March 29, 2011, her son,
Greg West who passed away May 29, 2011 and a sister, Gail who passed away October 29, 2010. Her survivors include her
daughter & son-in-law, Cathy (Phillip) Chastain of Naylor, GA; nephew & family, Kevin & Jeanette Taylor of Black Creek, GA; and
their daughter & son, Meagan & Christopher; brother-in-law, Jack Westbrook of Ellijay, GA; and his daughter & son, Christy &
John; sister-in-laws, Joyce West of Cordele, GA; her children Scott, Steve, Monica, Kyle and their families; Shirley West of
Perry, GA and her daughters, Tara, Wanda, Brenda and their families; brother-in-law & wife, Tommy Lee West & Ellen of
Cordele, GA and their sons, Jeff & Tony and their families; several nieces and nephews; and several extended family members.
A memorial service will be Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Hahira with burial to follow in the
cemetery. Mrs. Mary Beth requested that in lieu of flowers please make donations to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5614
Shiloh Road, Hahira, GA 31632. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the West Family.
WEST, Sara Francis Lacey West
(Abstracted from the 7 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Sara Francis Lacey West, age 81, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (April 5, 2016) at Baptist Village following an extended
illness. Born in Canton, GA, Sept. 2, 1934, she lived there all of her life until moving to Pierce County 49 years ago. She loved
being a homemaker who loved to read, cook and spend time with her family — especially her grandchildren. She was a member of
the First United Methodist Church in Blackshear. She was a daughter of the late George Gober and Voncile Hodges Lacey, and a
sister, Martha Nichols. Survivors include her husband, Lemuel West, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Clay (Rhonda) West of Tifton, and
Brian West of Blackshear; 4 grandchildren, Austin West, Callie West, Trent (Amber) West, Cole (Hannah) West; 1 greatgranddaughter, Scottlyn West; a sister, Betty (George) Edwards, of Peachtree City; several nieces, nephews and many other
relatives. The funeral will be Friday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery. In lieu of
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flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Post Office Box 127,
Blackshear, GA 31516.
WEST, Tami Renee West
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 23 October 2015)
Tami Renee West, age 31, a lifelong resident of Mayo, FL, passed away Friday October 23, 2015. Tami was born March 19, 1984
in Gainesville, FL, to James Larry O’Steen and the former June Ellen Swails. She was a graduate of Lafayette County High
School where she played on the Hornet Girls softball team. She was a member of Mayo Baptist Church. Tami worked as a
secretary for the Lafayette County Property Appraiser’s Office for the last 3 years. Prior to that she worked for the Mayo
Town and Country Animal Hospital. She was also the co-founder and co-owner of West’s Lawn Care with her husband where she
spent many hours on a Grasshopper mower to make sure there was enough money for the boat gas. Tami coached Mayo Babe
Ruth Girls Softball for several years and was still active in teaching girls fast pitch softball. In her spare time she enjoyed
boating on the river, scrapbooking, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife,
mother, and daughter, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Jeremy W.
West, 1 daughter, MacKenzie West, both of Mayo, her father, Larry (Lana) O’Steen of Mayo, her mother June Caldwell, of Lake
City, FL, 1 sister, Crystal June (Jeff) Goldberg of Boston, MA, her maternal grandmother, Juanita McClain of Lake City, her
mother-in-law, Sandi Boatright of Live Oak, her father-in-law, Wade West of Mayo, 1 sister-in-law, Michelle (Jason) Thomas of
Lake City, 3 nieces, Ava and Arianna Goldberg, and Kamryn Thomas, 1 nephew, Weston Thomas, as well as numerous other family
members. Funeral services for Tami will be Monday, October 26, 2015 at Mayo Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Midway
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MacKenzie’s college fund account at Lafayette State Bank. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WEST, Theresa Hicks West
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 27, 2014)
Theresa Hicks West died on January 27, 2014, at the age of 70 surrounded by her children in Tallahassee. She was born on
October 19, 1943, in Thomasville, GA. A daughter of the late George Franklin Hicks, Jr. and Kate Caldwell Hicks, she was a sixth
generation descendant of one of Thomas County’s founding families. Her grandparents were John Richard and Minnie Hearn
Caldwell of Thomasville and George Franklin and Julia Augusta Reynolds Hicks of Metcalfe. She was a 1961 graduate of
Thomasville High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader, basketball player, and was active in many clubs and organizations.
She graduated from LaGrange College in 1965 with a major in Religion and Philosophy, and earned a Master’s Degree in
Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Georgia in 1970. In both her personal and professional lives, she was devoted
to using her nurturing and giving spirit to helping others. She was a lifelong Methodist who was a true example of service and
humility. She was a teacher of developmentally disabled children, then a full time mother, and later a social worker at
Southwestern State Hospital. As a minister’s wife for many years, she gave her talents and energy to serving the Church. She
was a driving force behind the creation of the first overnight summer camp for developmentally disabled children in Georgia.
She extended her giving and compassionate spirit to anyone in need that she encountered in daily life. People were drawn to her
kindness and warmth. She had a variety of interests. She was an avid reader who had a curiosity and concern for the world
around her. She also had a gift for writing. She enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation, the companionship of a good dog, and
life’s simple pleasures. She was a true Southern lady who valued the principles of family, home and hearth, grace, gentility,
heritage, and faith. Above all, she was a mother who was devoted to her children, and she believed that her grandsons were
gifts from God. Her strength and values are her enduring legacy to her family. She is survived by her 3 children, Kate Caldwell
West, Augusta Reynolds West, and Louisa West Patton; 2 grandchildren James Anderson Floyd and Ivan Vinicius West; 2
brothers John Caldwell Hicks and George Franklin Hicks III; 1 sister Charlotte Hicks Kanning Hungate, as well as the father of
her children, Donald Joseph West, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her sister
Katherine Hicks Blackson. Funeral services will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church in Thomasville on Saturday,
February 1, 2014 and interment will be at the Hicks Cemetery, corner of Hicks Road and New Hope Road, near Metcalfe, GA.
WEST, Thomas L. West
(Abstracted from the 22 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Thomas L. West, born July 6, 1953, lost a valiant battle to cancer Friday (June 19, 2015) at the age of 61. He was a native of
Waycross, but lived in Mt. Juliet, TN, since 1988. He was the son of the late Charles T. and Irene Y. West. He was a graduate
of Waycross High School class of 1971. He served as an air traffic controller for 28 years and at the Nashville (BNA) Airport
for 25 of those years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and was a member of Gladeville United
Methodist Church in Gladeville, TN. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathyrn Schmitt West; daughters, Lea (Matt)
Huffaker, Kristina (Andy) Cunningham and Casey (Josh) Arnold; his grandchildren Victoria Huffaker, Stephanie Huffaker,
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Zachary Cunningham, Kailyn Cunningham and Reagan Arnold; 1 brother, Raymond (Audrey) West, and sister, Debra (Jerry)
Johnson; his father-in-law, Richard Henry Schmitt; and mother-in-law, Iris Schmitt; and several loving cousins, nieces and
nephews. The funeral was scheduled for Monday at Sellars Funeral Home in Mt. Juliet, TN. Memorial contributions may be made
to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203, or Gladeville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 407,
Gladeville, TN 37071.
WEST, Mrs. W. S. West, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 1, 1971)
Mrs. W. S. West, Jr., of Valdosta died Monday after a short illness. Among her survivors is a brother Roy Webb of Madison.
Funeral services were held Wednesday.
WEST, William Beamond West
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 13, 2005)
William Beamond West, 81, died Monday morning (Oct. 10, 2005) at his residence following a lengthy illness. A funeral for
William Beamond West took place Wednesday afternoon in the Music Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Porky Haynes and Dr. David
Drake officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tommy West, Raymond West, Jerry Johnson, Johnny
Myers, Hardy Thrift, Stewart Thrift, Ricky Myers and Terry Myers.
WESTBERRY, Charles M. Westberry Jr.
(Abstracted from the 29 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Charles M. Westberry Jr., age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2016) at Central DuPage Hospital in
Winfield, IL. He was born Sept. 8, 1937 in Waycross to Charles Sr. and Lois Westberry. He served in the U.S. Navy during the
late 1950s. On Oct. 26, 1957, he married Patricia French at Eastside Baptist Church in Chicago. In 1968 they moved to Glen
Ellyn, IL. He worked within the healthcare industry for many years. He was a member of the Wheaton Masonic Lodge. He has
been a member of Village Green Baptist Church since 1968. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He is survived by his 3 children, Susan (Patrick) Nelms of Wheaton, Charles (Paula) Westberry III of Berwyn, and
Jason (Karin) Westberry of Wheaton; 5 grandchildren, Patrick, Jeffrey, Charles IV (Jasmine), Sean and Samuel; his greatgranddaughter, Aryel; and his sister-in-law, Patricia Westberry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and his brother,
Ronald Westberry. The funeral to be Saturday at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, IL. Interment will be
private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the VFW Post
No. 2164, 0N731 Papworth St., Wheaton, IL 60187. For more information, call Hultgren Funeral Home at (630) 668-0027.
WESTBERRY, David Jay Westberry
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 6 June 2016)
David Jay Westberry, age 62, of Miami, FL passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1953 in
Findley, IL to James L. and Frances A. (Heller) Westberry. He worked as a supervisor for the Florida State Prison system.
"Coach West" an avid baseball coach and manager, he started a travel team known as Team Florida in 1985. Baseball was the love
of his life, he spent countless hours mentoring young men. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,
Jason Westberry. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Candace & Scott Reaves of West End, NC; son & daughter-in-law,
Danny & Diann Westberry of Highlands, IL; 8 grandchildren, Cassandra Westberry, Hayleigh Westberry, Jacob Westberry, Jay
Westberry, James Westberry, Brianna Reaves, Zachary Reaves, & Andrew Reaves; brothers & sisters-in-laws, Gary & Beth
Westberry of Lake Park, GA, Greg & Jean Westberry of Valdosta, GA; and a number of nieces & nephews. Funeral services will
be Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Morrison Cemetery in
Morven, GA.
WESTBERRY, Frances Anna Heller Westberry
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 May 2016)
Frances Anna (Heller) Westberry, age 91, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Hospice House of
South Georgia in Valdosta, GA. She was born in Elmira, NY on August 22, 1924 to the late Francis B. and Beulah (Grey) Heller.
She was the oldest of seven children. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Jay Westberry. She was preceded by her
brothers, David, Richard, Robert and her sister, Charlotte Dukes. The Westberry's met while serving their country in World
War II. She was in the Navy and Jay was in the Marines. Their marital union lasted 60 wonderful years. She was a mother,
grandmother and great grandmother who truly loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and
extended family. Frances was dedicated to her God, her late husband, her family and their happiness and wellbeing. She was a
member of Westside Baptist Church and the joyful Sunday School Class. She loved and lived life to the fullest and loved the
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"Braves". Frances forever thanked God for the blessed life he gave her. She is survived by 3 sons; Gary (Beth) Westberry of
Lake Park, GA, Greg (Jean) Westberry of Valdosta, GA, David Jay Westberry of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Candace & Scott
Reaves, Danny & Diann Westberry, Kim Rhodes, Sandra Roe, & Heather Arin; several great grandchildren and step grandchildren
(special Jerry & Densia Smiley); brothers & sisters-in-law, Michael (Jane) Heller of Columbus, OH, John Heller of Columbus,
OH, Diane Heller of Bradenton, FL; special sister-in-law, Fay Westberry of Valdosta, GA & Evelyn Westberry of Seal Beach, CA;
several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel
of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Morrison Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be mailed to
the Hospice House of South Georgia at 2263 Pineveiw Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602.
WESTBERRY, Iris Faye Myrlisa Miller Westberry
(Abstracted from the March 18, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Iris Faye Myrlisa “Lisa” Miller Westberry, age 49, was held Monday at Hargraves Chapel. Interment was in the
Hargraves Chapel Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WESTBERRY, James Doyle Westberry
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 23 February 2011)
Mr. James Doyle Westberry, age 83, of Fitzgerald, GA passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at the Georgia War Veterans
Home in Milledgeville. Graveside services were Sunday, February 6, 2011, in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Westberry was born on
August 9, 1927, in Nicholls, GA to the late Lemuel and Gussie Bryant Westberry. He lived in Fitzgerald most of his life and was
a former resident of Milledgeville, GA and Monroe, LA. Mr. Westberry was a former employee of Fitzgerald Mills. He served in
the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Westberry is survived by his children: Lemuel Westberry of Jacksonville,
FL; Frances Wilson of Bossier City, LA; Halbert (Susan) Westberry of Fitzgerald; Kevin Dale (Ann) Westberry of Mississippi;
Nina Kay (Brian) Camp of Bossier, LA; Marti Ree Gildon of Louisiana; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild; 1 sister: Jewell Wright of Jacksonville, FL; 1 brother: Zeb Westberry; several nieces and nephews. Along with his
parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Smith Westberry. Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of
arrangements.
WESTBERRY, James Riley Westberry Sr.
(Abstracted from the 26 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Riley Westberry Sr., age 92, of Tallahassee, FL, entered into his heavenly home Thursday (March 24, 2016) at River
Chase Health and Rehabilitation in Quincy, FL.Born in Blackshear on Jan. 19, 1924, he was a son of the late M. C. and Kizzie Lee
Westberry. He was a resident of Georgia until 1954 when he and his family moved to Hialeah, FL, where he lived until retiring to
Blairsville in 1978. In 2009, due to declining health, he and his wife, the late Mary C. Westberry, moved to Tallahassee, FL, to
live with family. At the time of his home going, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Over the years, he had
many jobs from selling insurance, owning and operating a Cities Service Station to working with Arbor Acres, a national poultry
growing business. After retiring permanently from Arbor Acres, he and Mary began to grow a large garden from which they
shared the harvest with family, friends, neighbors and others who may have been in need. He was always active in the church
serving as a Sunday School director, teacher and deacon. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son,
Clyde Westberry, one sister, Mildred Faulk, two brothers, Roy Westberry and Malcom Westberry, two great-granddaughters,
Michaela Westberry and Rose Anderson. Survivors include 1 daughter, Emma (Phillip) Hopkins of Tallahassee, FL; 3 sons, J. Riley
(Nancy) Westberry Jr. of Flowery Branch, Carl (Sarah) Westberry of Sunrise, FL, and William (Jeann) of Thomaston; 10
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren,; three great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Robert Westberry of Blackshear; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Tuesday at Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear. Burial will
follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.
WESTBERRY, John Robert Westberry Sr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
Mr. John Robert Westberry Sr., 57, of Stockton, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital
after a sudden illness. He was born on February 13, 1956 to Bobbie Kate (Johnson) Westberry and the late Johnnie Westberry
in Lowndes County GA. After serving with the Army as a Motor Transport Operator he worked in the woods as a pulp wood
logger. He then went on to become a proud National Certified Animal Control Officer for Tri County 911 for over five years. He
was a member of Azalea Lodge #719. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends. Along with his father he was also
preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Robert Stephens; two brothers-in-law, Rod Lindley and Carter
Meeler; and a niece, Stacie Anne Lindley. Survivors include his wife, Terri Westberry of Stockton; son John Robert Westberry
Jr. of Stockton; daughter and son-in-law, Shana and Chris Tillman of Moultrie, GA; daughter Nicole Minchew of Enigma, GA; son,
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Johnathan Hill of Valdosta; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Aaron Brogdon Nashville, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Eleanor (Shug) Lindley of Conroe, TX, Linda and David Vickers of Sparks, GA, Mary Beth and Doug Farmer of Naylor, GA, Pat
Varnadore of Cathy Shepherd both of Valdosta; 10 grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Monday, February 25, 2013 in the Stockton Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Stockton Cemetery. Music Funeral Services
of Lakeland is serving the Westberry Family.
WESTBERRY, Lois Desda Delk Westberry
(Abstracted from the June 11, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lois Desda Delk Westberry, 98, died Tuesday (June 10, 2014) at Satilla Care Center after a brief illness. She was a native of
Ben Hill County, but she lived most of her life in Waycross as a homemaker. She was a long-standing member of First Christian
Church. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Austin Delk and Sarah Elizabeth Dykes Delk. She was the wife of the late
Charles Monroe Westberry Sr. Survivors include 2 sons, Charles Monroe Westberry Jr., of Wheaton, IL, and Ronald D.
Westberry, of Waycross; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be
Friday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WESTBERRY, Mary Holland Carter Westberry
(Abstracted from the 31 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Holland Carter Westberry, age 92, of Tallahassee, FL, died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2015) at Capitol Regional Hospital in
Tallahassee following an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1923 in West Green, daughter of the late Elbert and Angeline
Wood Carter. She lived in Hialeah, FL, for many years before moving to Blairsville in 1979. She then moved to Tallahassee to be
near family in 2009. She was retired from the Dade County Public Schools as the food service manager and was a member of
First Baptist Church in Thomaston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Westberry, three
brothers, Bill Carter, Walter Carter and Ed Carter; two sisters, Ethel Mae McWhorter and Ruby Harper; and one greatgranddaughter, Micheala Westberry. Survivors include her husband, James Westberry of Tallahassee, FL; 1 daughter, Emma
(Phillip) Hopkins of Tallahassee, FL; 3 sons, Riley (Nancy) Westberry of Flowery Branch, Carl (Sarah) Westberry of Sunrise, FL,
and Bill (Jeann) Westberry of Thomaston; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother-inlaw, Robert Westberry of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Monday at Hart
Funeral Home of Blackshear. Burial will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.
WESTBERRY, Ronald Darrell Westberry
(Abstracted from the 24 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ronald Darrell Westberry, age 67, died Tuesday (Dec. 22, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. He attended
Waycross public schools and graduated from Waycross High School in 1966. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1966 and
served as Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was decorated by Secretary of the Navy with the Navy Achievement
Medal and authorized to wear the Combat “V” for Valor of Service during Vietnam. Following an honorable discharge from the
Navy, he attended Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and received his associate degree in business
administration from Waycross Junior College. He also received his associate degree in nursing from Waycross/South Georgia
College. He worked as chief radiologic technologist with Hospital Corporation of America and managing Radiology, Ultrasound
and Nuclear Medicine Departments at two locations. He was employed for 23 years with Memorial Hospital/Satilla Regional
Medical Center as a radiologic technologist and registered nurse in various positions. He was also instrumental in bringing the
first Cardiac Catheterization Lab to Waycross and was named “Nurse of the Year” finalist in 2004 for the 8th District of
Georgia. He was a lifetime member of First Christian Church of Waycross where he served as an elder and chancel choir
member. Other affiliations include a 32nd Degree Mason with F&AM Lodge 305 of Waycross, Scottish Rite, Valley of Albany,
Orient of Georgia, former member of Kiwanis Club of Waycross, former member of Local Chapter of the American Heart
Association, Lt. Col. with Southeast Disaster Relief Services of the United States Support Command under Homeland Security,
and served on the board of the Okefenokee Heritage Center. He loved arts and painted in oils and watercolor. He also loved and
enjoyed the outdoors, nature, camping, fishing, traveling and photography. He was a son of the late Charles M. Westberry Sr.
and Lois Delk Westberry. He is survived by his wife, Patty Finn Westberry of Waycross; 2 sons, Shannon Patrick Westberry of
Waycross, and Eric Lee (Amy) Westberry of Waycross; 1 brother, Charles M. Westberry Jr., of Wheaton, IL; and 2 grandsons,
Jesse Kegan Westberry of Waycross, and Darrell Lee Westberry of Screven. A memorial service will be Monday at First
Christian Church. Music Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family requests memorials to be sent to Hospice
Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or First Christian Church, 412 McDonald St., Waycross, GA 31501.
WESTBERRY, Sandra Westberry
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 5, 2008)
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Sandra Ann Queen Westberry, 52, of Nahunta, died Wednesday night (July 2, 2008) at Community Hospice, Vidalia, following a
lengthy illness. Born in Homerville, she was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Queen Jr., a son, Thomas J. Reeves, and
grandparents, Harvey W. Howell and Emmie Howell Griffin. She worked with the Pierce County Road Department. She made
jewelry boxes out of matches and loved fishing. She attended Mt. Zion Christian Church in Raybon. She is survived by her
daughter, Jennifer Renee Reeves, of Nahunta; her mother, Yvonne Howell Queen, of Nahunta; and a brother, Donald Ray Queen,
of Schlatterville. Visitation will be today from 6 until 8 p.m. at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at 4 at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. C. B. Wainright officiating. Burial will follow at
High Bluff Cemetery, Schlatterville. Pallbearers will be Richard Johns, Charles Highsmith, Phillip Rowell, Sonny Reeves, Curt
Wilder and Gary Stone.
WESTBERRY, Thomas Junior Westberry
(Abstracted from the 16 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Thomas Junior Westberry, age 79, died Monday (Dec. 14, 2015) at Waycross Health and Rehab after an extended illness. He
was born in Wayne County to the late Tom and Esther Dunlap Westberry, but made Waycross his home for most of his life. He
was married to the late Georgia Ann Justice Westberry and was a brake specialist at Finn Brothers for many years. He was a
former member of University Boulevard Church of God and enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with his family. He was
preceded in death by three children, Patricia Ann Beckham, Jimmy Junior Westberry and Eddie Joe Westberry, a sister, Helen
Knowles. He is survived by 1 son Tommy Junior (Kelly) Westberry of Waycross; 1 daughter, Kelli (James) Steedley of Waycross;
14 grandchildren, Tonya Westberry, Melissa Westberry, Tommy Junior (Dixie) Westberry III of Blackshear, Thomas Patrick
Westberry of Blackshear, Sherry Marie Westberry of Alma, Donald Beckham, Kenny Beckham, Tina Beckham, J.R. Westberry,
Melanie Westberry, Kristien Westberry, Rosie Westberry, Tabatha Westberry, Skylet Westberry; numerous greatgrandchildren; 4 sisters, Faye Duncan of Jesup, Opal Brown, Kathleen Revere, Carolyn Gregory; 3 brothers, James Walton
Westberry of Alma, Buddy Mclaughton of Tifton, Dalton Westberry of Jesup; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
graveside service will be Saturday at Enon Cemetery in Blackshear. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WESTBERRY, Walter Westberry
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Walter "Buck" Westberry, age 61, of Lakeland, GA passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his residence after a brief
battle with cancer. He was born in Valdosta, GA on April 5, 1952 to the late Alvin Lawton & Eleanor (Mullis) Westberry. He
retired from Nashville Mills after working 39 years as a department supervisor in Nashville, GA. In addition to his parents he is
also preceded in death by a brother David Westberry. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Naylor, GA.
Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law Michelle & Joey Marta, of Tifton, GA; Stephanie & Jimmie Webb, of Valdosta, GA Son
Michael Westberry, of Naylor, GA; grandsons Timothy and Bryce Marta; 1 sister Kathy Cribb, of Lakeland, GA; and a number of
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday November 13, 2013 in the Good Hope Baptist Church in Naylor, GA with
burial in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
WESTBURY, William R. Westbury III
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 24, 2005)
William Richard Westbury III, 60, died Friday morning (Dec. 23, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended
illness. He was a native of Waycross, but he was residing in Hoboken. He was the proud owner/operator of Dinky's Bait Shop in
Hoboken. He was employed in maintenance work throughout most his life at numerous places. He was also a member of Oak Hill
Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late William Richard Westberry and Rosa Lee Christine Ritchie Westberry.
Survivors include his daughter, Dana Westbury Huggins (husband Nicky), of Hoboken; two sons, Ralph Westbury (wife Valerie),
of Brunswick, and William Richard Westbury IV, of Valdosta; nine grandchildren, James and Candice Johnson, Nicholas Huggins,
David and Crissy Westbury, Ashley and Kati West, John and William Selph; two sisters, Jean Robbins (husband Winton), of
Woodbine, and Marie Willis (husband Howard), of Sylvester; a brother, Major Westbury, of Murfeesboro, Ky.; two halfbrothers, Robert Furman Westbury and William R. Westbury Jr., both of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral
will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive
friends 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com
WESTENDICK, Linda Harris Westendick
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
North Augusta, SC: Mrs. Linda Harris Westendick, 71, of West Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC, entered into rest October
13, 2013. Mrs. Westendick was a native of Madison, Florida having made North Augusta her home for past 23 years. She was a
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communicant of the Catholic Church, a retired Beautician and founder of the Look Good-Feel Good Program at the University
Hospital and a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Westendick was a graduate of Madison High School and attended Beauty
School in Durham, North Carolina. She was a former resident of Tallahassee, FL where she was associated with the Cherokee
Beauty Salon and met her future husband, David. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, David L. Westendick; 2 daughters
and sons-in-law, Susanne and John Spell, Tallahassee, FL and Patricia and Thad Dixon, Savannah, GA; 7 grandchildren, Kendall
Spell, Jonathon Spell, Sarah Spell, Emagail Spell, Vivian Spell, John David Spell and Grace Dixon; and 1 sister, Joy Kelley,
Tallahassee. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Madison, FL with burial
at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181).
WESTFIELD, Geneva Westfield
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 9, 1967)
Geneva Westfield died in Washington DC May 31st after three months of illness. She was a resident of Madison a number of
years and was an employee of the Hancock Hotel and the Town Square Restaurant.
WESTMORELAND, Johnny William Westmoreland, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 8, 2010)
Johnny William Westmoreland, Jr., 48, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010, in Clinch Memorial Hospital. Mr.
Westmoreland, was born July 29, 1962, in Homerville. He worked 19 years at Brockway Standard as a lithograph pressman, and
was founder and pastor of Harvest Time Church of God of Homerville. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny William
Westmoreland, Sr.; one daughter, Delenna Kaycee Westmoreland; one brother, James Edward Westmoreland. Survivors are his
wife, Kathy Altman Westmoreland of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Ben Johnston of Homerville; one
son and daughter-in-law: Brent “Peanut” and Helene Westmoreland of DuPont; his mother and step-father, Ruby Dell Smith and
Jerry Deese of Homerville; two sisters, Ginger Arnold of Homerville, Cindy Deese of Valdosta; two brothers, George Edward
Westmoreland of Oklahoma, Johnny Deese of Douglas; three grandchildren, Morgan Dukes and Logan Dukes of DuPont and
Cameron Lynn of Waycross, mother-in-law, Alice Altman of Homerville, and a number of other relatives. Services for Bishop
Westmoreland were held Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the Harvest Time Church of God. Interment was in the Shiloh Church
Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Westmoreland family.
WETHERINGTON, Lizzie Idell Wetherington
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 10, 2008)
Lizzie Idell Wetherington, 82, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) at Clinch Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 17, 1925
to the late Plesant Watson and Bessie Griner Watson. She was a member of Homerville Congregational Methodist Church and
was retired from the Clinch County Middle School lunchroom. She was the widow of Frank L. Wetherington and was preceded in
death by two brothers, J.P. Watson and Bill Watson. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Cecil Vest, of Homerville;
three sons and daughters-in-law, Frank L. and Nelda Wetherington, of Valdosta, Darrell and Martha Jon Wetherington, of
Homerville, and Quinn and Terry Wetherington, of Moultrie; one sister, Osra Mae Blanton, of Nashville; 10 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Homerville Congregational
Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Round tree Funeral Home is serving the Wetherington family.
WETHERINGTON, Martha Jon Steedley Wetherington
(Abstracted from the 9 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOMERVILLE — Martha Jon Steedley Wetherington, age 68, died peacefully Sunday (Sept. 6, 2015) at Shands Cancer Hospital
in Gainesville, FL surrounded by her loving family, who with her fought a courageous battle against complications resulting from
cancer. She was born March 21, 1947, in Homerville, daughter of the late Joe and Lola Mae Steedley. She graduated from
Clinch County High School in 1965 and graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in elementary education. She
knew from an early age that she wanted to teach and did so for 35 years, mostly in the Clinch County school system. She was a
life-long member of the Homerville United Methodist Church, where she taught a youth Sunday school class and for many years
was co-chairman of the United Methodist Women’s Christmas Bazaar and co-chairman of Vacation Bible School. Most recently,
she co-chaired the redesign and renovation project of the former pastor’s home into the current Wesley Building. She had many
God given talents. Among the many, she was a beautiful seamstress and also had a natural gift for decorating and arranging
flowers. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed socializing and traveling with her family and friends, reading and participating in the
Relay for Life. She was a 24-year breast cancer survivor. She was also an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma women’s
organization, the Red Hat Society, the Clinch Retired Educators Association and the Okefenokee District Library Board.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell Wetherington, of Homerville; daughter and son-in-law, Paige (Dan) Register, of St. Johns,
FL; sisters, Mary Jo Griffis of Homerville, and Jennebeth (Freddy), James of Homerville; grandchildren, Trent and Blaire
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Register, of St. Johns, FL; nieces, Dawn (Howard) Slocumb, Amy (Johnny) Morgan and Molly McClaine; and nephew, Will
McClaine. The funeral will be Thursday at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to Homerville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WETMORE, Ashley Wynn Wetmore
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 20 June 2016)
Ashley Wynn Wetmore, age 53, left his loving family while with his parents, in Madison, Florida, Friday, June 17, 2016. He fell
asleep peacefully and woke up with God, his struggle done. A memorial service will be in Madison at Beggs Funeral Home on
Thursday, June 23, 2016. Burial will follow immediately afterward at the Old City Cemetery in Tallahassee. He was born and
reared in Tallahassee and lived his whole life there. He was schooled at W. T. Moore, Cobb and Lincoln. He was a certified chef,
having graduated from the Culinary School of St. Augustine Technical Center. He worked for many years at Morrison’s and most
recently at Tallahassee Civic Center. He is survived by his parents: Dale and Ruth Wetmore and his sister: Jennifer Wetmore
Erstein.
WEXLER, Ethel Wexler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 18, 1940)
Mrs. Ethel Wexler, mother M. J. of Wexler, passed away Friday at the Wexler home here following a prolonged illness. Funeral
services were held in St. Augustine Sunday afternoon and burial was in the Jewish Cemetery in that city. Mrs. Wexler was born in
Russia, coming to America with her family in 1904. She had been living in St. Augustine for the past 25 years. Her husband’s death
occurred in that city the past February. Survivors are two sons, J. M. Wexler, Madison, and Maurice Wexler, St. Augustine, and
two grandchildren, Diane Wexler and Paul Wexler. Mr. and Mrs. Wexler and Diane accompanied the body to St. Augustine for the
funeral services.
WEXLER, Mary Tarlowsky Wexler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 19, 1954)
Mary Tarlowsky Wexler, age 53, wife of J. M. Wexler, died suddenly at her home Wednesday morning of a heart attack.
Besides her husband, survivors are one daughter, Diane, student at Madison High School, and one brother, Col. Louis Tarlowsky,
of Little Rock, AR. Graveside services were held in the Hebrew Cemetery in Valdosta. Mrs. Wexler was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tarlowsky. She was born in Newark, NJ but had spent most of her life in Florida, coming to Madison
about 22 years ago. She was educated at Florida State University and was a member of the Valdosta Hebrew Congregation. She
was a Charter member of the Madison Garden Club.
WHALEY, Allie Dickinson Whaley
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 15, 1957)
Allie Dickinson Whaley, age 85, died November 8th in a hospital in Ocala, after an extended illness. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Dudley Spain, of Columbus, GA; and Mrs. Jack Kennedy, of Ocala; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ernest Housman, of
Washington, DC; three sisters, Miss Whittie Dickinson; Mrs. Roger Asbury; and Mrs. R. V. Dial, all three of Madison; two
brothers, Clayte Dickinson, of Madison; and L. A. Dickinson, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Sunday at the residence
in Ocala with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Hiers Funeral Home in Ocala was in charge of the arrangements.
WHALEY, Maydell Harris Whaley
(Abstracted from the November 1, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Maydell Harris Whaley, 94, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Oct. 31, 2013) at the Pierce County Nursing Home
following an extended illness. Born Sept. 6, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Cas and Stella Walker Harris. She was a
lifelong resident of Pierce County and was retired from Swisher International. She was also retired as a Pierce County bailiff.
She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Blackshear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
first husband, Clyde Hodges Sr., her second husband, Archie B. Head, her third husband, James W. Whaley, a daughter-in-law,
Glenda Hodges, a son-in-law, Bob D’Ambrosio, and all of her brothers and sisters, Elsie Crawford, Preston Harris, Eugene Harris,
Frank Harris, Isabelle Drawdy and Cordell Dixon. She is survived by 4 sons, Clyde “Rawhide” Hodges, of Blackshear, Archie J.
Head (wife Evelene), of Waycross, Donald L. Head, of Blackshear, and Gene Whaley, of Blackshear; 1 daughter, Delores
D’Ambrosio, of Crawfordville, FL; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; a special niece who
stayed with her to the end, Gerry Phifer (husband Herman), of Lake City, FL; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will take place Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Blackshear, 959 Church St. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
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WHALEY, Sidney R. Whaley
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 23, 1941)
Sidney R. Whaley, prominent retired business man of Ocala, and brother-in-law of R. C. Dickinson, Miss Whittie Dickinson and Mrs.
R. V. Dial of this city, died Thursday, May 15, at his residence, 409 Oklawaha Avenue, Ocala. Mr. Whaley had been in declining
health for five years but his recent illness was but of a few days. Sidney Russell Whaley was born in Atlanta, GA, 71 years ago, the
son of John Whaley of Chicago and his wife, who was a Miss Bell of Pensacola. He came to Ocala to reside with his family when a
young man 17 years old. He was married to Miss Allie Dickinson, of Madison, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Dickinson, of
Madison and sister of Miss Whittie Dickinson, Mrs. R. V. Dial, R. C. Dickinson of Madison, Mrs. Roger Asbury, of Cave Springs and L.
A. Dickinson, of Jacksonville. Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dudley Spain, of Columbus, GA, and Mrs.
John Miles Kennedy, of Ocala, and one granddaughter, Betty Spain of Columbus. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the
Hiers Funeral Home in Ocala, and interment was in the cemetery there.
WHALEY, Steve Whaley
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 15, 2009)
Steve Whaley, 63, of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in
Homerville, GA, on May 21, 1946, he was the son of the late James Clifford and Lois Estelle Whaley. Mr. Whaley worked for
Georgia Natural Gas for 35 years. He was a Christian. An avid outdoorsman and sportsman, he loved to hunt and fish with his
friends. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and Atlanta Falcon football. In earlier years he raced at Thunderbowl Raceway. Mr.
Whaley had a fanatical love for his dog "Foots". Mr. Whaley was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Louise Whaley.
Survivors are his wife, Louise Harnage Whaley of Valdosta; daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Rodney Middleton of Hoboken,
Miranda and Thong Lott of Valdosta; son, Cliff Whaley of Valdosta; grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey and Logan Lott of Valdosta,
Triston, Alex and Payton Middleton of Hoboken; sister, Patsy Whaley of Americus; numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law,
and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 11, 2009, in the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial followed
at Good Hope Cemetery.
WHATLEY, Mary Elizabeth Mercer Whatley
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, September 3, 2008)
Mary Elizabeth Mercer Whatley, 89, died peacefully August 28, 2008, at home in Monticello, FL. Funeral services were Monday,
September 1, at the First Baptist Church in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Altrusa Club, P O. Box 683,
Monticello, FL 32345, to be donated to the Mary Whatley Dining Room at the Jefferson County Senior Center. Mary was born
November 26, 1918, in Omega, GA, and was the daughter of Frank Mercer and Ardis Lindsey Mercer. After graduation from
high school, she worked for Georgia Packing Company in Thomasville, GA. After the war, she moved to Monticello in 1947 and
became a very successful entrepreneur. She founded Monticello Provision Company and sold it to Sysco in 1975. She then
founded Fantasyland Jewelry and Radio Shack stores in Monticello, Cairo, GA, and Madison. Mary was an active member of the
Monticello community having served on the Board of Directors at Capital City Bank Emeritus; Monticello, Altrusa Club, charter
member and the First Baptist Church. Mary will be remembered for her diligent work ethic and perseverance, her outgoing
personality, and her generosity to share with those in need, her appreciation for her "up bring," but, most of all, her
overwhelming love and companionship of family and friends. She is survived by her children, Frank (Virginia) Blow and Donna
(Roger) Champion of Monticello; one brother, Milton (Sandra) of Omega, Ga.; four sisters, Mildred Willis of Omega, GA, Mamie
Krewer of Brunswick, GA, Ruby (Oliver) Maxwell of Fayetteville, GA, and Reba Sumner of Woodstock, GA; four grandchildren,
Catherine Morgan, Hunter (Lark) Champion, Andrea Mollick and Jennifer Osborn; and five great-grandchildren. Mary was
preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Whatley, Jr.; and two grandchildren, Corbitt Blow and Spencer Champion. Beggs Funeral
Home, Monticello was in charge of the arrangements
WHEAT, Theodore S. Wheat
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 5, 1965)
Theodore S. (Ted) Wheat, age 40, died suddenly Monday in Palm Springs, CA. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Wheat of
Mt. Dora, FL. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife and one daughter of Akron, OH where he had lived for a number of
years, and by many relatives here, who regret his passing. He was the nephew of Mrs. Waring Wyche of Madison and Mrs. Julia
Bevan of Winter Park. Graveside services were held Thursday in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WHEELER, Anne S. Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
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ALMA — Anne S. Wheeler, 65, of Alma, died at her home Wednesday evening (July 3, 2013) after an extended illness. She was
a native of Coffee County, but lived in Bacon County since 1972. She was the daughter of the late James Fisher Strickland and
Dorothy Kellogg Strickland. She was retired from the Georgia Public Health System as a clinical nutritionist after 32 years of
employment and was a member of the Alma United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Randy
Wheeler, of Alma; two sons, Jay Wheeler (wife Lori Davis Wheeler), of Durham, NC, Jim Wheeler (wife Amber), of Alma; three
brothers, Jim Strickland (Barbara), of Canton, John Strickland (Nancy), of Henderson, NC, Joe Strickland (Julie), of
Statesboro; a sister, Terri Cole (Steve), of Marietta; a granddaughter, Azalee Marie Wheeler, of Alma; and a niece, Anna Cole,
of Marietta. A graveside service will be held Saturday at Pine Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society designated for ovarian cancer research or to the Alma United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry. Crosby
Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
WHEELER, Brooks Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 22, 1964)
Brooks Wheeler, 72, who died in Quitman Saturday, had lived there forty years. Among surviving relatives is one brother,
Charlie Wheeler of Madison County.
WHEELER, Chester Allen Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 31, 2008)
Mr. Chester Allen Wheeler, 60, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008, in the St. Lukes Hospital, Jacksonville, FL following
an extended illness. Mr. Wheeler was born September 1, 1948, in Charlton County, to Ethel Thompson Wheeler Holmes of
Douglas and the late Allen Wheeler. He was a foreman for John Carlo Corporation in Jacksonville and was a veteran of the U.S.
Marines serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors other than his mother are his wife, Mrs. Juanell Thompson Wheeler of Fargo;
three step-daughters, Audrey O'Brien and Bonnie Altman both of Jacksonville, Vanessa Taylor of Douglas; two step-sons and
stepdaughter-in-law, Jimmy Hargraves of Jacksonville, Lawton "PeeWee" and Pam Flanders of Lake Park; two brothers, John
Wheeler and Theo Sirmans both of Fargo; four sisters, Debbie Smith of Fargo, Sandy Bussington of Brunswick, Theresa Mulder
and Sherylann Ball both of Valdosta; a nephew and niece-in-law, Zack and LeeAnn Wheeler of Fargo; two nieces, Chealsea
Wheeler, Whitney Wheeler both of Homerville; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Services for Mr. Wheeler were held Saturday, December 27, 2008 from the Fargo Church of God. Interment was in Boones
Creek Cemetery in St. George, GA. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Wheeler family.
WHEELER, Clinton Dawson Wheeler, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 23 October 2015)
Clinton Dawson Wheeler, Jr., age 64 of Perry, FL died Friday, October 23, 2015 in Tallahassee, FL. He was born in Augusta, GA
on December 5, 1950. Mr. Wheeler had lived in Perry since 1954 and retired from the Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Camp Misery Hunting Club and was of the Presbyterian
faith. He is survived by 2 sisters: Christy Wheeler Moody of Perry, FL and Martha Ann Wheeler Siegrist of Palm Harbor,
FL. Mr. Wheeler was predeceased by his parents: Clinton Dawson Wheeler, Sr. and Elizabeth Klinck. A memorial service will be
Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home, Perry.
WHEELER, Ebie Stroud Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 6, 1951)
Mrs. Graham Victor Wheeler, age 51, passed away at the Madison County Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening of a heart attack.
She had been ill at her home for about two months before suffering the attack. Survivors include three sons, Graham and
Eugene Wheeler, of Madison; Garland Wheeler of the University of Florida; two daughters, Mrs. William F. Alexander, of
Harrisburg, PA and Mrs. James Page, of Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Turner F. Hay, of Madison, and Mrs. Joe Hill Smith, of
Live Oak; and one brother, Fred Stroud, of Lee. Mrs. Wheeler was the former Miss Ebie Stroud, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. John Stroud, an outstanding family of the county. She was the widow of Graham Victor Wheeler, prominent tobacco
grower who passed on about eight years ago. Funeral services were held in the Wheeler home Thursday.
Elmer’s notes: From the Madison County burial records we learn that Ebie Stroud Wheeler was born on 20 June 1899, died on 3
April 1951 and is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison, Florida.
WHEELER, Gary E. Wheeler
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 2 June 2016)
Gary E. Wheeler, age 60, of Lakeland, GA passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. He was
born in Valdosta, GA on March 12, 1956 to the late Johnny Earl Wheeler, Sr. and Jean Carter Sumner. He was preceded in
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death by his father and his brothers, Mikell and Johnny Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Janice Wheeler of Lakeland, GA;
sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin (Caysee) Wheeler of Lakeland, GA; Brian (Alice) Wheeler of Lakeland, GA; Justin Wheeler of
Woodstock, GA; his mother, Jean Sumner of Enigma, GA; 1 sister, Patricia Coody of Valdosta, GA; 8 grandchildren, Michelle
Wheeler, Brayden Wheeler, Brenden Wheeler, Bailey Wheeler, Gabby Wheeler, Natalie Wheeler, Breanna Browning, and Bodhi
Cross and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music
Funeral Services.
WHEELER, Graham Victor Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 26, 1942)
Graham V. Wheeler, prominent tobacco grower of this county, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday at 4 p. m. at Lee. Funeral
services were held at the family residence yesterday afternoon and interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Graham Victor Wheeler
was born December 23, 1897 in Stem, NC, son of Mrs. Rosa G. Wheeler and the late E. P. Wheeler. He came to Madison about
twenty years ago, when a young man and was one of the pioneers of growing bright tobacco here on a large scale. He was also an
extensive melon grower, and was engaged in general farming on his fine farm out on the Quitman Highway. Mr. Wheeler was in the
midst of melon shipping with the farmers in the Lee community when he was stricken with his fatal attack. Mr. Wheeler was
married seventeen years ago to Mrs. Ebie Stroud Mainer, who with five children survive him. They are two daughters, Juanita and
Lilla Wheeler, and Graham V., Jr., Garland and Eugene Wheeler, all at home. His aged mother, Mrs. Rosa G. Wheeler, of Stem, NC,
two brothers Messrs. G. L. Wheeler, of Alachua and H. H. Wheeler, of Stem, NC and two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Collier, of Wilmington,
NC, and Mrs. C. S. Parrish, of Stem, also survive him with a number of nieces and nephews.
WHEELER, Ida Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 12, 1955)
Ida Wheeler, age 68, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. G. Thomas in Lee, after an extended illness. She is survived by
four other daughters, Mrs. Augusta Carter, of Orlando; Mrs. Effie Warner, of St. Petersburg; Mrs. Mozelle Davis, of
Montgomery, AL; and Mrs. Jessie Barfield, of Miami; three sons, Grover Wheeler, of Jasper; W. L. Wheeler, of South Bay; and
J. W. Wheeler, of Albany, GA; one sister, three brothers, 19 grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday in the Green Ridge Church of God in Hamilton County with interment in Antioch Cemetery.
WHEELER, Isabelle Virginia Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 21, 1944)
Mrs. Isabelle Virginia Wheeler, who died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Thomas, of Lee, was laid to
rest Tuesday at Midway Cemetery. Mrs. Wheeler was born in 1860 and would have been 84 years old the 25ty of February. She
leaves one brother, Mrs. D. L. Hicks, of Jacksonville, three daughters: Mrs. A. H. Hicks, of Madison, Mrs. L. J. Sullivan, of
Auburndale, and Mrs. Johnnie Thomas, of Lee; two sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Tampling and Mrs. Laura Tampling, both of Live Oak, twentythree grandchildren and forth-one great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
WHEELER, Jessie Wheeler
(Abstracted from the October 10, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
ALMA — Jessie Wheeler, 92, of Alma, passed away suddenly Tuesday (Oct. 8, 2013) at Bacon County Hospital. She was a native
of Bacon County and daughter of the late J. Pate Stewart and Nora Meeks Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband,
the Rev. Cecil Wheeler, 1 son, Johnny Wheeler, 1 son-in-law, Bobby Lancaster, 1 brother, Sylvester Stewart, and 2 sisters,
Vodice W. Thomas and Tyson Herrin. She was a member of Alma Church of God. Survivors include 1 son, Larry Wheeler, of
Kingsland; 1 daughter, Mary W. Lancaster, of Waycross; 2 brothers, J.T. Stewart (Betty), of Alma, and Jimmy Darrell Stewart
(Juanell), of Macclenny, FL; 6 grandchildren, Terry Lancaster, Kathy Musgrove, Mark Lancaster, Kristy George, Jamey Wheeler
and Amanda Grimes; 15 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at Alma
Church of God. Interment will follow in Campground Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHEELER, Liller McClamma Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 18, 1957)
Liller McClamma Wheeler, age 76 died early Saturday morning January 12th after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Madison County. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. George M. Wiggins, of Jacksonville; Mrs. H. E. Henderson, of Miami; Mrs.
Maurice Harn, of Largo; four sons, R. C. Wheeler, of Madison; W. A. Wheeler and G. B. Wheeler, of Atlanta; and L. W. Wheeler,
of Freehome, GA; one sister, Mrs. Rugus Toole, of Day; four brothers, D. R. McClamma, of Clearwater; G. B. McClamma, of
Tampa; Sam E. McClamma, of Atlanta; Cleo McClamma, of Madison; and twenty-five grandchildren and twenty greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sunday in Midway Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
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WHEELER, Riley C. Wheeler
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 24, 1967)
Funeral services for Riley C. Wheeler, age 69, who died March 12 th, were held on March 14th at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near
Lithonia, GA with interment in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Ernest Wheeler, W. J. Wheeler, Bob Wheeler, Benny
Wheeler, David Wiggins and Bob Marques, all nephews of Mr. Wheeler, expect for Mr. Marques who is husband of a niece.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Couch’s Funeral Home of Lithonia. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife, the former Miss
Charlie Rogers of Pinetta, FL; one daughter, Mrs. Roy E. Crowe of Smyrna, GA; five sons, J. Albert of Stone Mountain, GA,
Harmon R. of Marietta, GA, James C., Kenneth W., and Ralph D., all three of Lithonia, GA; three sisters, Mrs. George M. Wiggins
of Jacksonville; Mrs. Herbert E. Henderson, Jr., of Hialeah, FL and Mrs. Maurice Harn of Largo, FL; two brothers, George H. of
Atlanta and Lawrence W. of McDonough, GA; five grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mr. Wheeler was
born October 22, 1897 in Madison County near Lee and lad lived in this area all of his life until moving to Georgia in 1957. He
was the oldest son of John Wesley and Liller Wheeler. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church here since he was a young
boy. He served as deacon, clerk and teacher at Midway. He was a former trustee of Madison County.
WHEELER, Teresa Ann Wheeler
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Teresa Ann Wheeler, age 34, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at her residence in Mayo, Florida. She was a native and
lifelong resident of Lafayette County, Florida, and born to Freddy Wheeler and the former Linda Dame. Ms. Wheeler was a
homemaker, and she attended Cornerstone Church. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing and Gator football. Survived by her
parents, Freddy Wheeler, of Keaton Beach, FL, Linda Wheeler, of Dandridge, TN, (2) sons; Austin Wheeler and Payne Yother,
both of Mayo, FL, a daughter; Savannah Wheeler, of Mayo, FL, a brother; Franklin Davis, of Dandridge, TN, (2) sisters; Luwinda
Hicks, of Mayo, FL, and Heather Williams, of Keaton Beach, FL, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be
held at Wayfare Cemetery on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
WHIDDEN, Erma Whidden
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Apr 17th, 2012)
Erma Whidden passed away on April 14, 2012. She lived in Tampa for 56 years before moving to Madison. She was preceded in
death by her son, Fred Muller. She is survived by her busband, Dwayne Whidden; daughter: Debra Aplin (Doug); son: Jim Joslin
(Jackie); brothers-in-law, Bill Gill and Lester Tillis; sister-in-law Sara Tillis; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, at Hopewell Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the
Alzheimer Association or to the Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund.
WHIDDON, Jesse Bee Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Jesse Bee Whiddon, age 60, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville,
FL. He was born in Tifton, GA to the late Arto Eston Whiddon and Tillie Mae Welch Whiddon. Mr. Whiddon was a loving and
devoted father who enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, riding in the woods
and woodworking. Preceded in death by a sister Faye Lee. Survived by his wife of 18 years, Dolly Whiddon of Perry, FL, (4)
sons; Jesse B. (Michelle) Whiddon of Perry, FL, Christopher Eston (Betty) Whiddon of Bradenton, FL, Brian R. Whiddon of
Bradenton, FL, Billy Bryant of Trenton, FL, a daughter; Kathy Mae Bodin of Perry, FL, a brother; Roland (Laverne) Whiddon of
Fairfield, IL, (4) sisters; Sue (Tilford) Register, Hazel (Donnie) Pridgeon, Betty (Don) Hathcock, Linda (Buddy) Plymel, (14)
grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Church of Perry on
Thursday, January 28, 2010. Donations may be made to the family to help with the funeral costs. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements.
WHIDDON, Juanita Sapp Whiddon
(Abstracted from the 20 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Juanita Sapp Whiddon, age 97, died Monday (Oct. 19, 2015) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended
illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1918, the first child and daughter of the late Lee Otis Sapp and Meta Davis Sapp of Mershon. She
was married to her husband of 60 years, the late James Tyson Whiddon Sr. Along with her parents and husband she was
preceded in death by a grandson, James Tyson Whiddon III and a sister, Louise Sapp Williford. She was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. She was a
keen bridge player in several local bridge clubs and would coach the rules of Table Bridge to those interested in learning. She
was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club, where she was often first in show in regional flower arranging competitions.
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She is survived by a daughter, Jan Whiddon Damouni of London; a son, James Tyson Whiddon Jr., of Rincon; 3 grandchildren,
Anthony Lee Whiddon of Springfield, Sasha Damouni-Ellis and Nadia G. Damouni of New York City; 7 great-grandchildren; 1
sister, Dorothy Sapp Dunbar of Waycross; 2 nieces, Sandra Dunbar Boatright of Blackshear, and Cindy Dunbar Sattler of St.
Marys; 1 nephew, Dorris Williford Jr., of Fayettville; and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday in
Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
WHIDDON, Lawton Edgar Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 7, 2013)
Lawton Edgar Whiddon, 62, of Perry, FL passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Mr.
Whiddon was born August 22, 1951 in Valdosta, GA, to Jesse Lawton Whiddon and Ella Mae Courtney Whiddon. Mr. Whiddon was
preceded in death by his father, Jesse Lawton Whiddon, and his sister, Sheila Dianne Ratliff. Mr. Whiddon was a graduate of
Taylor County High School and received an associate degree from North Florida Junior College. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Perry. He worked as a feeder driver for UPS in Tallahassee for more than 20 years and in his spare time
enjoyed playing guitar, spending time outdoors, water sports, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Anderson Whiddon, of Perry, his daughter, Shelby Whiddon Watson,
and husband Kirk, of Tallahassee, his mother, Ella Mae Courtney Whiddon-Baker, and husband Glenn, of Perry, 2 grandchildren,
Olivia and Jonah Watson, both of Tallahassee, a niece, Michelle Shiver, and a nephew James Ratliff, both of Tallahassee.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 11, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Perry. Private family interment will follow at a
later time in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church Music Program. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WHIDDON, Lonnie Jim Whiddon
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 26 December 2015)
Lonnie Jim Whiddon, age 69, passed away December 26, 2015 in Perry, FL. Jim was born September 10, 1946 in Perry to Alton
Whiddon and Josephine (Sheffield) Whiddon. Jim honorably served our country in the United States Army retiring after 21
years as an E-6 Staff Sergeant. Mr. Whiddon was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Jim
worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Buckeye Cellulose for 40 years. He loved fishing, and loved to spend quality time
with his grandchildren, throwing the football, and kicking the tires on his granddaughter’s car. He enjoyed tinkering with things.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Alton and Josephine Whiddon, his brother Eason Whiddon. Mr. Whiddon is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Bettie Whiddon; children; Tony Whiddon, Dona (Keith) Blue, and Dana (Chester) McAfee; siblings;
Ethelle McHargue, Betty Shiver, Polly Carmichael, Joseph Whiddon, and Elaine Pruitt; 8 grandchildren, and 3 great
grandchildren; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Private Services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are
under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
WHIDDON, Margaret C. Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Margaret C. Whiddon, age 88, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her residence in Perry, FL. Coming from Winter
Haven, FL, she had lived in Perry for the past 65 years. Mrs. Whiddon was born in Dallas, TX to the late Elem N. and Effie Mae
Spradley Campbell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, bird
watching, and her church was a big part of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Boyette Whiddon in 1992. Survived
by a daughter, Beverly Satterwhite and husband Al of Perry, FL, (2) grandchildren; Allison Pickens and Melissa Satterwhite, (3)
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Sunday, June 27,
2010. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
WHIDDON, Myrtice Mae Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Myrtice Mae Whiddon, 84, passed away on September 22, 2012 in Perry, FL. Mrs. Whiddon was born on August 7, 1928 in
Perry at the home of her parents Bob Fowler and the former May Carter. She worked as the custodian for the First United
Methodist Church of Perry for many years. She was a member of the former Pentecostal Church of Perry. She enjoyed
crocheting, embroidering and playing the guitar and singing. She is pre deceased by her parents and her husband Ed Whiddon
and a daughter Betty Martin. Survivors include her 3 sons Lamar Whiddon of Perry and Larry Junior Starlings of California;
James Thomley, of Perry, FL, her 2 daughters Merdine Mathis and Susan Thomley both of Perry and step daughter Ludy
Roberts of Tennessee; a brother Bill Fowler of Perry; sisters Merice Thomley of Perry, Flonnie Buchanan of Mayo and Carolyn
Fowler of Tallahassee; 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces
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and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Woodlawn Cemetery. No public visitation is
planned. Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
WHIDDON, Richard Phillip Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Richard Phillip “Slick” Whiddon, age 52, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his residence in Mayo, FL. He was born
in Eustis, Florida, to the late Norman Whiddon and Eva Mae Goff Whiddon. Mr. Whiddon was a longtime Firefighter/EMS for
Taylor County and the City of Perry. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a Radar Tech, and was well known as
a 2nd generation swamp cabbage harvester. Survived by a son, Jason Whiddon, a daughter, Vanessa Whiddon both of Colorado,
(5) brothers; Norman L. Whiddon and wife Ellen of Perry, FL, John R. Whiddon of Ocala, FL, James Whiddon and wife Pam of
Perry, FL, Ben Whiddon and wife Maggie of Cross City, FL, Jessie Whiddon of Perry, FL, (3) sisters; Carrie Akins and husband
Richard of Perry, FL, Rosie “Lizzie” Little of Fountain, FL, and Eva Akins and husband Bryant of Perry, FL, (1) grandchild; Jason
Whiddon, Jr. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that those who wish can make donations towards the funeral expenses
of Mr. Whiddon in care of the funeral home.
WHIDDON, Terry Lamont Whiddon
(Abstracted from the August 19, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Terry Lamont Whiddon, 65, of Waycross, died Sunday morning (Aug. 18, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He
was born in Waycross to the late Jessie Belvie and Georgie Vilee Aldridge Whiddon. He lived here most of his life. He was a
1966 graduate of Waycross High School and was on the football team. He retired from Mayo Clinic Health System in
Jacksonville after many years of working in the nuclear medicine department. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and
loved Georgia Bulldog football, fishing and cooking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger
Whiddon. Survivors include three daughters, Kellie Mundy (husband Martin), of Jacksonville, FL, Tina Whiddon, of Jacksonville,
FL, Missy Smith (husband Matt), of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Mitchell Mundy, Morgan Mundy, Thomas Read,
Marrissa Smith; one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Rowell; two sisters, June Dryden (husband Eddie), of Waycross, Joyce
Lindon, of Waycross, Charles Whiddon, of Dublin, Kenny Whiddon (wife Jennifer), of Dublin; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501, or National Childhood Obesity
Foundation, P.O. Box 593, Marblehead, MA 01954 Attn: Development. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
WHIDDON, Theodore DeWayne Whidden
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 7 December 2015)
Madison: Theodore DeWayne Whidden, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Tallahassee Memorial
Health Care after a lengthy illness. Funeral Service will be Friday, December 11, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Burial
will be at San Pedro Cemetery. DeWayne was born and raised in Tampa. He received Christ and was baptized at age 12. After
graduating from Hillsborough High School in the Class of 1954, he served overseas in the U. S. Air Force for four years.
Returning to Tampa, he began a 32-year career with Eastern Airlines. He was a Master Mason, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite
Member and a Shriner. After retirement he worked five years as a Hillsborough County Park Ranger, before moving to his
adopted hometown of Madison, FL where he enjoyed life and his many friends. He was a member of the Madison Coffee Club at
Burger King. His church membership was at New Home Baptist Church. He will be remembered by many, for his wit and funloving spirit, as well as his generosity and care for those who needed help. DeWayne was pre-deceased by his parents: Ted C.
and Edra Duke Whidden, and by two brothers, Tim and Jerry Whidden. He is survived by his beloved wife: Helen Bland
Whidden; his daughters: Debra (Doug) Aplin of Sarasota; Angela (Jack) Culpepper of Madison; his sister: Sara W. (Lester) Tillis
of Tampa; grandchildren: Ashley, Wil, Jay and Tommy; nephew and niece: Bart and Brenda; and many cousins.
WHIDDON, Tyrone E. Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Tyrone E. Whiddon, 68, of Perry, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home in Perry. Tyrone was born November 12,
1944 in Perry, FL, to James and Lois (Gunter) Whiddon. Mr. Whiddon was of the Methodist Faith. He was a Veteran of the
United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the logging industry driving a log truck for many years, working
for Don L. Whitfield and John Cruce. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and as a train enthusiast he enjoyed
going to model train and railroad artifact shows and sales. He is survived by 2 sisters: Andrea Whiddon Dorman and her
husband John W. Dorman of Perry and Lenora McMillan of Perry, as well as several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Carlton Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WHIDDON, Walter Earl Whiddon
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Walter Earl “Walt” Whiddon, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a native resident of
Taylor County, coming from New Orleans he had lived back in Perry for the past 15 years. He worked in construction at Frucon.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry and enjoyed reading and hunting for arrowheads. He was preceded in
death by parents, Wess Whiddon and Ernestine (Ratliff) Whiddon Rawls, a sister, Sandra Jo Whiddon and a brother, Brian
Whiddon. Survived by his companion, Sherry Roes of Perry, FL. Other Survivors include a brother, John (Barbara) Whiddon of
Crawfordville, FL, nephews; Jordan and Dustin Whiddon. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Saturday,
July 18, 2009. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
WHIGAM, Woodrow Wilson Whigam
(Abstracted from the January 6, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Woodrow Wilson Whigam, age 97, passed away Sunday (Dec. 21, 2014) in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Dodge County, a son of
the late Lockwood Whigam Sr. and Edna Lancaster Whigam on July 9, 1917. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served from
1941 until 1945 in Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He was a 32nd Degree Mason No. 358 in Buffalo,
NY, and was a member of Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine in Buffalo, NY. He was a proud member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars. He retired from General Motors Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Edna Hull
Whigam. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Otto and Joyce Whigam; a sister-in-law, Jackie Whigam; nephews,
Michael (Vickie) Whigam, Marty (Bonnie) Whigam, Griggs (Sandra) Whigam, Danny Whigam, Woody (Jan) Whigam, Paul O’Brien,
Lee (Brenda) O’Brien and Scott (Cheryl) Hull; nieces, Sharon W. (Chip) Beal, Rubye Jo (Emory) Duke, Dale (Johnny) Martin,
Glenda (Tony) Gonzales, Faye (Lamar) Spencer, Barbara (Gene) Riedel, Terri Cudditty and Renee Bosilkovski. The funeral was
held Dec. 23 at Shepard Funeral Home. A chapel service was held Monday (Jan. 5) at Ginnane Funeral Home in Buffalo, NY.
Burial was held in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Arrangements were under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in
Folkston, and Ginnane Funeral Home in Buffalo, NY.
WHIGMAN, Mattie A. Whigham
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14, 1969)
Mattie A. Whigham of Lee passed away at the age of 67 in the local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Phillips. Mrs. Whigham was a former school teacher and a member of Midway
Baptist Church. She leaves four sons, W. C. Whigham of Madison; Frank Whigham of Lee, John Edward Whigham of Miami; Jack
Roy Whigham of Allenhurst, GA; two daughters, Mrs., Jessie Marie Gandy of Pensacola; Mrs. Frances Podendorf of Tampa;
twenty grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Dryden of Okeechobee; Miss Willie Phillips and Mrs. Marintha Howard of
Lee; and one brother, John Henry Phillips of Lee. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in
Corinth Cemetery.
WHILDEN, Don Whilden
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 2, 2009)
Don Whilden of Duluth, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth, Georgia, after an
apparent heart attack. He was born August 20, 1955 in Clinch County, Georgia to the late Bonnie Rayman Whilden and his
mother, Hazel (McGlashan) Whilden Adkins. He was raised in Stockton and graduated from Lanier County High School in 1972.
After graduation he attended Valdosta State University where he received his Bachelors of Arts Degree. He later received his
Masters in Health Care Administration from Mercer University in Atlanta. For the last 10 years he worked for the State of
Georgia as a finance manager in the Department of Audits and Accounts. Prior to that he was with Ernst and Young Accounting
Firm in Stewart, Florida. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Whilden of Duluth; three sons, Trent Whilden, Tyler Whilden, and
Travis Whilden, all of Duluth; stepson, Michael Kasiske of Duluth; stepdaughter, Heidi Kasiske of Duluth; five brothers and
sisters-in-law, Steve and Rita Whilden of Nashville, GA, Howard and Jennifer Whilden, Tony Whilden, Hal and Melissa Whilden,
and Judson Whilden, all of Stockton; two stepbrothers, Donnie Atkin and Mary Atkins, both of Lake Park; mother and
stepfather Hazel and Gene Atkins of Lake Park; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30,
2009 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services Burial followed in the Stockton Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of
Lakeland served the Whilden family.
WHIPPLE, Margaret Elizabeth Whipple
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(Abstracted from the 30 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Margaret Elizabeth Whipple, age 66, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2012) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Waycross. She was a
native of Providence, RI, but she lived most of her life in Waycross. She grew up Episcopalian, but she attended Pleasant Valley
Baptist Church. She was formerly employed by Okefenokee Swamp Park as the gift shop manager for 35 years. She was the
daughter of the late Arthur Alwin Whipple Jr. and Gladys Anne Wheatley Whipple. Survivors include 2 sons, Jon David (Connie)
Whipple of Waycross, and Daniel Joseph Whipple of Statesboro; 1 granddaughter, Kailynne Whipple; 2 step-grandchildren,
Braxton Brock and Martin Brock; 1 sister, Carol Spikes, of the Atlanta area; 1 nephew, Jimmy Spikes; 1 niece, Cheryl Caldwell; 2
great-nephews, Bryan Spikes and Bradley Spikes. A funeral will be Monday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow
in High Bluff Cemetery.
WHITAKER, Annie Ruth Whitaker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 16, 2012)
Annie Ruth Poplin Whitaker, 86, died Wednesday (Aug. 15, 2012) in Danielsville. She was born May 10, 1926 in Waycross to
William Frank and Rosa Juanita Tremnall Poplin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She
lived most of her life in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Thomas Whitaker, and two sons, Jimmy
Whitaker and Andy Whitaker. She graduated from Waycross High School in 1943 and went on to pursue a nursing career at
Warren A. Chandler Nursing School/Hospital in Savannah where she met her future husband, the late Franklin Thomas
Whitaker. She received her RN degree in 1946 and married soon afterwards. Two of her children were born in Savannah before
the small family moved to Hapeville near Atlanta. She continued her nursing career at Crawford W. Long Hospital in downtown
Atlanta until 1955 when the completed family of five moved back to Waycross. In Waycross, she worked as a nurse at the
Coastline Hospital until its closing in 1958 and eventually finished her career at Satilla Regional Medical Center where she
retired in 1988 as night supervisor. She spent a number of her retirement years as a volunteer at Baptist Village in Waycross.
She was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church in Waycross where she was an active member of the Dorcas Sunday School
Class. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Whitaker Casto (Dan), of Danielsville; two granddaughters, Jamie Whitaker, of
Waycross, and Jessie Casto McClure (Monty), of Statham; five grandsons, Wade Casto (Sarah), of Bogart, Drew Casto (Debra),
of Statham, Tom Casto (Catherine) and Casto (Krista), both of Colbert, and Matt Casto, of Danielsville; nine greatgrandchildren; one sister, Lila Poplin Kennedy, of Huntsville, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held 11
a.m. Saturday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home Saturday morning from 10 until 11. Flowers will be accepted as well as contributions to Central Baptist Church Building
Fund, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA 31501.
WHITE, Aletha Mae Herrin White
(Abstracted from the 31 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HICKOX — Aletha Mae Herrin White, age 96, of Hickox, passed away Wednesday (July 29, 2015) at her residence surrounded
by her loving family. Born in Wayne County which is now Brantley County, she was the daughter of Joseph Madison Herrin and
Julia Thrift Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Willie Lee White, her brothers and
sisters, Isabella Highsmith, Edna Manor, Joseph Herrin, Elias Herrin, Jim R. Herrin, Alfred Herrin, Julie Davis, Johnnie Herrin
and Jerry Herrin. She worked as secretary for Brantley County Extension Office for 20 years. She was a faithful member of
Hickox Baptist Church since 1950 where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of the Senior Ladies
Sunday School Class, the Brantley County Senior Citizens and the Brantley Home Demonstration Club. She also served for many
years as a chaperone for the 4-H’ers at camp. She loved quilting, working in her flowers and spending time with her loving
family. Survivors include her 3 sons and their spouses, Wayne (Shirley) White of Brunswick, James Madison (Betty) White,
Wilfred (Shirley) White both of Hickox; 2 daughters and their husbands, Allyson (Larry) Johns and Denise (Allan) Brooks all of
Hickox; 12 grandchildren, Sara, Lawton, Hannah, Scott, Mark, Michael, Bruce, Donovan, Jarrett, Justin, David and Rhonda; 25
great-grandchildren, Michael, Josh, Reagan, Evan, Lauren, Kali, Sierra, Marah, Gavin, Madison, Jeffery, Riley, Jacob, Kaitlyn,
Griffen, Morgan, Ryder, Colton, Autry, Austin, Dallas, Derrick, Travis, Peyton and Ethan; six great-great-grandchildren, Cole,
Emeri, Noah, Alaina, Raiden and Daisy; a sister and brother-in-law, Janie (Edward) Brand of Hickox; several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Hickox Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be her nine grandsons, Lawton, Scott,
Mark, Michael and Bruce White, Donovan, Jarrett and Justin Johns and David Brooks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hickox Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral
Home, Nahunta.
WHITE, Annie Brackin White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 8th, 2015)
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Services for Annie Brackin White, age 70, of Thomasville are Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Faith Baptist Church and interment is
in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. White died January 8, 2015 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care. Born September 15, 1944 in
Columbia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Everett Virgle Brackin and Martha Fleming Brackin. On March 10, 1962 in
Donalsonville, GA, she married Leamond White who preceded her in death on May 13, 2014. She was retired and a member of
Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa (Ray) Williams of Thomasville, Kay (Keith) Barrett of
Anniston, AL, Lynn (Tony) Rhoden of Ochlocknee; grandchildren, Angie and Russell Argo of Thomasville; grandson, Travis Cone of
Thomasville; grandchildren, Jami Lynn and Thomas Jones Jr. of Thomasville, Chelsey and Stephen Ansley of Pavo; grandsons,
Gregg Carr, Jr. of Merrillville, Dylan King of Ochlocknee; granddaughter, Cassidee Rhoden of Ochlocknee; grandsons, Tanner
King of Ochlocknee, Clay McLendon of Thomasville; granddaughter, Anna Argo of Thomasville; great-grandson, Sidney Argopf
Thomasville; great-granddaughter, Paisley Ansley of Thomasville; brother, Robert Brackin of Cotton, AL; sister, Dorothy
Whitten of Cowarts, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Arthur (Ann) Brackin of Blakely; sister and brother-in-law, Martha (Sonny)
Hatfield of Leesburg, brother, Dan Brackin of Cowarts, Al; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nan (Ronald) Temples of Albany, Janice
(Opie) Mills of Cowarts. AL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Marilyn) Brackin of Blakely, Billy (Sue) Brackin of Pensacola,
FL; sister and brother-in-law, Diane (David) Newton of Taylor, AlL She was preceded in death by husband, Leamond White;
brothers, Harvey and James Brackin.
WHITE, Barbara Faye White
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 23 March 2016)
Barbara Faye White, age 77, of Lakeland, GA passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center after a
lengthy illness. She was born to the late Albert Barnes Thomas, and Alice Mae Thomas on October 19, 1938 in Shelbyville, TN.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Ray Thomas and James L. Thomas, four sisters, Betty Shapard, Mary
Frances Baxter, Pasty Clanton and June Davis. Most people will remember her as owner and operator of The Pole Bender bait
and tackle shop in Lakeland, GA. Survivors include her husband of 60 years James Thomas White of Lakeland, GA, 1 daughter
and son-in-law Dianne (Ronald) Fate of Lakeland, GA; 3 sons and two daughters-in-law, Allan (Patrice) White of Lakeland, GA;
David White of Ray City, GA; Michael (Michelle) White of Valdosta, GA; her beloved grandchildren, Nicole White, Jared and
Emily White, Brandon White, Tiffany Fate, Ashley, Cindy and Venessa Thornton; 6 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and
nephews, and extended family Mary, Jacie and Macie Folsom. Funeral services will be Friday, March 25, 2016 in the Lakeland
chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Valdosta, GA.
WHITE, Benjamin Howard White
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 8 May 2013)
Benjamin Howard White, age 85, passed away at Jacksonville Hospital on April 21. His wife, Wanda Robbins White; his daughter,
Robbin White; and his parents, James Patrick White and Effie Smith White, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife,
Mary L. Shea White; 1 daughter, Joy Maloney, and 1 son, Myron White; 1 step-son, Kenneth Livermore; 1 brother, Donald White;
his sisters, Nellie Guy, Mavis Rainwater and Forrest Fails; 10 grandchildren: James Maloney, Jeremy Maloney, Julia Maloney,
Matthew White, Galen White, Hannah White, Shea Livermore, Shiloh Livermore, Richie Livermore and Robbie Livermore.
Howard worked at Fort McClellan for 40 years and retired as the Director of Resource Management, receiving the Army
Meritorious Service Award. After retirement, he was actively involved in real estate and rental until the time of his death. His
funeral was at the First Methodist Church in Jacksonville.
WHITE, Beulah Mae Miller White
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing July 9, 2010)
Beulah Mae Miller White was born March 12, 1953 to the late Scott Miller, Jr. and Estella Lewis Miller. She accepted Christ at
an early age at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. She excelled in school and graduated from Greenville Training School Class of 1971
as a top scholar. She began her college education at North Florida Junior College. After graduating with an Associate's Degree,
she transferred to Florida State University, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education. After graduation, Beulah
remained an active member of the Black Alumni Association. Beulah married Andrew White II on Dec. 9, 1974. From this union,
one son was born, Andrew White III. Beulah worked briefly in the Broward County Public School System and at American
Express before she began employment with AT&T. She retired from AT&T in 2009 after 31 years of dedicated service. Beulah
was a faithful member of Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Ft. Lauderdale. She was also a participant of the Lupus Foundation of
America, Broward County division. She enjoyed reading, working in her garden and spending time with family. God called his
servant home to rest on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at North Broward Medical Center. Beulah leaves to cherish her loving memories,
a devoted husband of 35 years, Andrew White II; her son, Andrew White III; a mother-in-law, Emma White; grandmother-inlaw, Bernice Campbell (all of Pompano Beach); two granddaughters, Adrianna White of Chipley and Alana White of Tallahassee;
two sisters, Geraldine Wright of Clermont and Evelyn Miller Jennings of Greenville; three brothers, Willie Miller (Sylvia) of
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Perry, Jackson Miller of Lauderhill and Dan L. Miller, Sr. (Emily) of Greenville; three brothers-in-law, Johnny White and Wesley
White of Perry, and Moses Brinson of Columbus, Ga.; a special cousin, Henry Gallon, Sr. of Warner Robins, Ga.; a lifelong friend,
Rev. Jacqueline Clanton of Port St. Lucie; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and sorrowing friends. A
sister, Geneva Brinson, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Allen Chapel AME
Church in Greenville with burial at Wigginsville Community Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be on Friday, July 9, 2010, from
3-7:30 p.m. at Tillman Funeral Home of Monticello.
WHITE, Bobbie H. White
(Abstracted from the February 25, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Bobbie H. White, age 82, died Sunday (Feb. 22, 2015) at his residence in Manor following a short illness. He was a native and
lifelong resident of Manor and graduated from Manor High School. He retired as a welder from Atlantic Coastline Railroad
after 40 years of employment and was a member of Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. He also served in the United
States Army during the Korean War. He was the son of the late Joseph David White and Rosa Lee Boyd White. He was married
to the late Dorothy Bell James White. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Faye (Greg) Lastinger, of Millwood, Cynthia (Rick)
McCallister, of Blackshear, and Joyce Davis, of Manor; 2 sons, Bobby White, of Homerville, and George White, of Manor; 10
grandchildren, Jim (Jennifer) Lastinger, Matt Lastinger, Brandon Bennett, Misty (Norman) MacTier, George (Tiffany) White,
Brian Davis, Phillip White, Sean (Mariah) White, Devin McCallister and Nicholas (Donna) McCallister; 4 great-grandchildren, Lily
Lastinger, Emma Lastinger, Kaydence White and Alex White; a brother, Curtis White, of Waycross; a sister, Margaret Mosley,
of Waycross; two sisters-in-law, Geneva White and Annie Mae White, both of Manor; and numerous nieces and nephews. A
funeral will be Thursday at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in Camp Branch Cemetery.
WHITE, Bonnie Lee White Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 16, 2008)
HOMERVILLE - Bonnie Lee White Jr., 59, passed away Saturday (Oct. 11, 2008), in Veterans Administrative Medical Center,
Lake City, FL, following a short illness. He was born Sept. 29, 1949, in Lowndes County, AL, to the late Bonnie Lee White Sr. and
Edith Jewell Stallings White. He was a truck driver for Graddy Post and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors are
two sons, Grover Casey White and Daniel Corey White, both of Homerville; one daughter, Sharona Pryde, Macclenny, FL; three
sisters: Angelon Seago, Valdosta, Aletha Griffin and Elizabeth Barnes, both of Homerville; one brother: Sammy White, Hiram;
two grandchildren, Britney White and Damien Pryde, both of MacClenny, FL, and several other relatives. Funeral will be held
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery with military honors.
WHITE, Colline White
(Abstracted from the October 31, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Colline White, 93, of Alma, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 29, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Waycross after a short
illness. She was a native of Bacon County, daughter of the late Quitman Carris Johnson and Etta Colline Peacock. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Claude Daniel White, 1 son, John Daniel White, 1 brother, James Johnson, and 4 sisters,
Zilphia Carter, Shelia Allen, Nancy White and Dollie Turner. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include 2
sons, William White (Sharon), of Griffin, and Donnie White (Betty), of Blackshear; 4 daughters, Etta Bowie (Rodney), of
Connecticut, Claudine Morris, of Mershon, Peggy Cooper, of Griffin, and Patsy Lanier (Billy), of Waycross; 1 daughter-in-law,
Verdia White, of Blackshear; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in
the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WHITE, Daniel Gregory White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 22 September 2015)
Mr. Daniel Gregory “Greg” White, age 57, of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at his residence, following a
short illness. He was born June 20, 1958, to the late Eschoel White and the late Elizabeth Smith White. Mr. White, a native of
Telfair County, was a carpenter by trade. He was a former member of the Georgia National Guard. Mr. White was a member of
the local Elks Lodge. He was also an avid bird hunter and fisherman. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Hinson.
Mr. White attended the Bushnell Chapel Church. Survivors include his wife, Diana Brigmond White of Douglas, GA; 1 son, Lonnie
Graham (Danni) White of Brunswick, GA; 1 daughter, Maria Nichol (Tony) Thompson of Douglas, GA; 7 grandchildren, Hunter
White, Gabbi White, Grayson White, Locklen White, Cohen White, and Caroline White, all of Brunswick, GA, and Alyssa
Hathaway of Douglas, GA; siblings, Jimmy White of Douglas, GA, Carroll White of McRae, GA, Raymond White of Warner
Robins, GA, W.F. White of Fort Valley, GA, Teresa Hulett of Macon, GA, and Laverne Kitchens of Lizella, GA; several nieces,
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nephews and other relatives. Memorial services were Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Ricketson Funeral Home. The inurnment
will follow at a later date.
WHITE, Darleen Randolph White
(Abstracted from the 10 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Darleen Randolph White, age 48, of 148 Hebard St., Waycross, passed away Friday (Nov. 4, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System
in Waycross. The funeral will be Saturday at Waycross Middle School, 700 Central Ave., Waycross. Burial will take place in the
Hoboken City Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the residence. Darleen Randolph White was born Sept. 22, 1968 in
Folkston, to the late Herbert and Louise Randolph. She had a passion for education and spreading the gospel. She graduated
from Brantley County High School, class of 1987 and attended Valdosta State University where she earned a bachelors,
masters and specialist degree in education. She was a passionate and loving teacher for more than 15 years at Waycross Middle
School, where she taught math and social studies for grades sixth through eighth. She was a member of Solid Rock Christian
Ministries and served as praise team leader, Sunday School youth teacher and was a part of the Women’s Outreach Ministry.
She was instrumental in forming the Young Men’s Ministry. She frequently volunteered at Satilla and Bayview Nursing Homes
and actively participated in street ministry proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God. She had strong faith and
trusted in the Lord. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Randolph, and a brother, Jerome Randolph. She leaves
to cherish her memories, 1 son, Johnny White Jr., of Waycross; 1 daughter, Valeria (Malcolm) Richardson of Southaven, MS; 2
grandchildren, Javon and Madison; 2 step-daughters, Candice White and Sherri White, of Killeen, TX; 4 sisters, Zeola Grimes of
Kingsland, Patricia White and Annie Randolph of Hoboken, and Lorene Randolph of Valdosta; 2 brothers, Herbert (Gloria)
Randolph Jr. of Palmetto, FL, and Jimmy (Sabrina) Randolph of Valdosta; nephews, E. Andre Hill of Waycross, Heyward Nixon
and David Nixon of Hoboken, John (Joy) Randolph of Leesville, LA, and Tony Randolph, Malik Randolph and Marquis Grant of
Valdosta; nieces, Kimberley Williams and Andrea Williams of Hoboken; and a host other relatives. Rainge Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, David White III
(Abstracted from the January 30, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for David White III, age 42, will be held Saturday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 617
Blackwell St. He was born Sept. 28, 1971 in Waycross to David White Jr. and the late Florestine Clark White. He received his
formal education from the Waycross public school system and graduated from Waycross High School. He accepted Christ as his
personal Savior at an early age and joined Church of Christ Written In Heaven where he was a faithful member. He was
employee of Flash Foods Inc. and Pizza Hut Inc. David departed this life on Saturday (Jan. 25, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health
System in Waycross after a brief illness. Those left to cherish his memories include his father and stepmother, David White
Jr. and Gladys White, of Waycross; 3 brothers, Michael White, Vincent A. Clark and Gregory L. (Marlana) Clark, all of
Waycross; and other relatives. Friends are being received at his parent’s residence, 1419 Marion St. Interment will be in
Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WHITE, Deloris White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 4, 2006)
Deloris White, 57, died Thursday evening (Nov. 2, 2006) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick following an extended
illness. She was a native of Homerville but had resided most of her life in Manor. She attended Brunel Street Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Mandy Lowery (husband Todd) and Gwen Fiveash (husband Derick), both of Waycross; five
grandchildren, Macey Troxler, Marla Murray, Harley Fiveash, Savannah Lowery and Garrett Lowery; and her parents, Roy and
Geneva White, of Manor. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. The
family will be receiving friends at Music Funeral Home this evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
WHITE, Elizabeth White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 13, 2006)
ALMA – A funeral for Mary Madison, 65, of Cartertown Road, in Alma, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at First African Baptist
Church, Alma, with the Rev. Dean officiating and the Rev. L. Rogers delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Alma. The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Visitation is tonight from 6 to 8 at Rainge
Memorial Chapel. The cortege will assemble at the residence at noon Saturday. Rainge Memorial Chapel Inc. of Blackshear is in
charge of arrangements.
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(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 24 July 2015)
Services for Elizabeth Frances White, age 81, of Thomasville are Tuesday, July 28, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Ms. White died Friday, July 24, 2015 at her residence. Born January 16, 1934 in
Thomasville, she was the daughter of the late William Robert White and Alma Matilda Butler White. Ms. White was a 1952
Graduate of Ochlocknee High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Dawes Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a
son, Michael (Kathy) Smith of Thomasville; son and granddaughter, Martin Smith and Madison Smith of Thomasville; 1 sister,
Joyce (Ed) King of Atlanta; 1 brother, Bill (Jean) White of Ochlocknee; grandchildren, Michelle (Chris) Barfield and Victoria
Smith both of Thomasville; 5 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Elizabeth T. White
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Elizabeth T. White was born near Mayo, Florida off CR 534 in May, 1930 and she died July 23, 2010 in Gainesville, FL. Her
parents were “Annie” and Charles Turlington and she was the youngest of eight children. She was married to Irwin White for 48
years and together they had five children.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons Larry (Susan), Zane, and Craig (Diane); eight grandchildren: Andrea (Kenny), Andrew, Janel
(Josh), Timothy (Kayla), Stephanie, Jesse, Peter, and Joel; one great grandchild: Kaden; and a sister: Pearl Barth. Growing up
she attended several schools in Florida and Georgia, graduating “Seventh Honor” from Tifton High School, Georgia in 1947.
Through the years she held various jobs including 15 years at Damon Labs, Tampa, Florida and 15 years at Relief Printing-East,
Madison, Florida where she retired in 2001. At church, she worked with all age groups from nursery babies to teaching senior
adults. She served as Grace Baptist Church’s Clerk for the past 14 years, created the church bulletin these last 13 years, and
concurrently served as the Lafayette Baptist Association Clerk from 2003 to 2008. Her life-long desire has been to serve her
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in as many ways that she could; and as the sun set on her earthly life, this service remained in the
forefront of her mind to the very end. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July28, 2010 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of
Mayo. Mrs. White will be interred in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery following her service. In lieu of sending
flowers, please consider making a donation to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home in her name. Send checks in care of Grace
Baptist Church/WMU, 5196 SE US Hwy 27, Mayo, Florida 32066.
WHITE, Erice Kelly White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 25 July 2011)
Mr. Erice Kelly White, age 61 of Axson, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an
extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mr. White was born August 15, 1949 to J.D. and Bernadette Adams White. He
worked for many years as a gauger for PCC Airfoils until poor health forced his retirement. Mr. White was also a United States
Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lila Giddens White of Axson; 1 daughter, Kayla (Ray) Lott of Pearson; 2 sons, Macky
(Shannon) White of Willacoochee and David (Paige) White of Pearson; 1 sister, Carolyn (Steve) Sirmans of Pearson; 2 brothers,
Buck White of Moss Point, MS, and Fred (JoAnn) White of Newnan, GA; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. White were Monday, July 18, 2011 at Axson Cemetery. Interment followed in Axson
Cemetery with Military Honors presented by a U.S. Army Honor Guard Contingent from Ft. Stewart, GA. Honorary pallbearers
were grandsons Trey Lott, Hunter White, McKinlee Lott, Maxwell White and Braxton White. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson
was in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, Ernestine T. White
(Abstracted from the 1 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Ernestine T. White, age 61, will be Saturday at Northside Church of Christ, 1507 Martin
Luther King Drive. She was born Feb. 22, 1955 in Orlando, FL to the late Ernest Thompson and Pearl Broome Jones. She
received her formal education from the public school system of Orlando where she graduated from high school. She was joined
in holy matrimony to the Rev. Isaac D. White and to this union a son was born, Ernest. She lived in Virginia Beach, VA, for many
years where she was employed in the administration department of a local hospital. After moving to Waycross six years ago, she
was employed in the same position with Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and
was a faithful member of Northside Church of Christ. She had a sweet and loving spirit. Her congenial charter won a place in
the hearts of those privileged to have known her. She departed this life on Monday (Nov. 28, 2016) at Altamaha Healthcare
Center in Jesup after an illness. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ernest White of Indianapolis, IN; her former
husband, the Rev. Isaac D. White, of Indianapolis, IN; three sisters, Shirley (Leonard) Abdullah of Winston-Salem, NC,
Candance (Rodney) Williams and Carmen J. Greenberg, both of Springfield, MA; two brothers, Kenneth Broome of WinstonSalem, NC, and William McCorn of Springfield, MA; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Fluker
Funeral Home is serving the White family.
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WHITE, Florestine Clark White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 19, 2007)
Funeral for Florestine Clark White, 58, who died Monday (Jan. 15, 2007) will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Church of Christ
Written In Heaven, 617 Blackwell St., with Bishop Eddie Cooper officiating. She was a native of Waycross where she attended
public schools and graduated from Center High in 1967. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Mae Tomlin Taylor,
and two brothers, Windler Tomlin and Wayne Taylor. She was a member of Church of Christ Written In Heaven (Blackwell
Street). Survivors include four sons, Vincent Clark, Gregory Clark (Marlena), David White III and Michael White, all of
Waycross; her father, L.C. Clark, of Valdosta; her step-father, Charlie Taylor Jr., of Waycross; one sister, Gloria Tomlin, of
Waycross; two brothers, Kenneth Taylor (Janice), of Tucson, Ariz., and Kelvin Taylor (Deanna), of Waycross; one grandson,
Antonio Clark, of Waycross; one greatgrandchild; an uncle and aunt, Johnny and Virginia Tomlin, of Douglas; and a host of nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of her son, Gregory Clark, 808 St. Catherine Drive. The
body will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WHITE, Foster White
(Abstracted from the February 18, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Foster White, age 73, of Alma, passed away suddenly Monday (Feb. 16, 2015) at Bacon County Hospital. He was born May 24,
1941 in Bacon County to the late Stanford and Luna Wade White. He was a long-time mechanic at Texgas, Inc. and in later years
engaged in full time blueberry farming. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy White, brother-in-law, Cecil Tanner,
sister-in-law, Mary White, niece, Sandi Tanner Holland, and two nephews, Bryson and Jessie Holland. Survivors include his wife
of 49 years, Maureen Blanton White; 1 son, Lawrence White (Christi), of Alma; 4 daughters, Lori (Keith) Smith, of Alma, Rhonda
(Al) Rhodes, of Eufaula, AL, Charlotte Eason and Tammy (Stevie) Kinlaw, of Alma; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, all of
Alma; three brothers, Ruby (Gale) White, Neil White Sr. and Ray (Patricia) White; 1 sister, Eloise Tanner; 2 brothers-in law,
Larry Blanton, of Alma, and Johnny Dykes, of Lake City, FL. The funeral will be Wednesday at Corinth Free Will Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, Frances Nix Haire White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Graveside services for Frances Nix Haire White, 78, of Thomasville and formerly of Bainbridge, are Monday, June 20, 2011, at
Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. White died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at her residence. She was born April 1, 1933, in Bainbridge, to
parents Lee Roy Nix and Rossie Powell, both deceased. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. Her first husband was
Robert Haire, who preceded her in death in April 1963; her second husband, Willard L. White Sr., preceded her in death in
March 1999. Both marriages took place in Bainbridge. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Susan and Sam
Hopper of Thomasville and Janice Moody of Moultrie; sons, Willard Lamar White Jr., Robert Charles Haire and Randall Eugene
Haire, all of Thomasville; grandsons, Chris Hopper and Leigh of Norman Park, Keith Moody and Carrie of Moultrie, Matt Haire
and Amanda of Thomasville, Shane White, Alex White of Thomasville, Clay Carter of Moultrie; granddaughters, Britney White
of Thomasville, Chloe Conger of Norman Park, Hailey Moody of Moultrie; sisters, Pat Finley of Bainbridge, Barbara Kelly of
Bainbridge, Joanne Glisson of Columbus; sister-in-law, Iona Nix of Bainbridge; and, brother, Jarratt Nix of Bainbridge. She was
preceded in death by both husbands; sisters, Betty Nix, Jeanette West and Evelyn Jones; and, brothers, Bill Nix, Ralph Nix and
James Nix.
WHITE, G. W. White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 4 August 2010)
Mr. G.W. White, age 84 of Axson, GA, passed away Monday, on July 19, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA
following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mr. White was born October 13, 1925, in Axson, GA son of the late
Dave and Josie Davis White. He was a retired farmer and member of Axson Church of God of Prophecy. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Christeen Williams White, and a son, Robert White. Survivors include 1 daughter: Linda Gail Davis of Axson,
GA; 4 sons: George Edwin (Ann) White; Mitchell White both of Axson, GA; Johnny White of Pearson, GA; and Hubert White of
Axson, GA; 1 brother: James (Lillie Fay) White of Axson, GA; 1 sister: Mary Jane (Hiram) Hood of Waycross, GA; 11
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services for
Mr. White were Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the Axson Cemetery. The interment followed in Axson Cemetery. Relihan Funeral
Home of Pearson was in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Gary Arel White
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(Abstracted from the August 6, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Gary Arel White, age 59, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following
a brief illness. Born in Douglas, he was the son of Joseph Arel and Evelyn Burch White. He was also preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, Lawrence Flowers. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He served in the United
States Army and worked many years as a federal meat inspector. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mandi Hursey and Dana
Thomas, both of Darien; 6 grandchildren, Cheltsie Young, A. C. Young, Kaylee Young, Bryson Moody, Dylan Peffer and Austin
Peffer; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia (Ronald) Thrift, of Hortense, Debra (Ricky) Davis, of Hilliard, FL, Gloria (Jerry)
Davison, of Hortense, and Shirley Flowers, of Hortense; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Dewayne (Magdelin) White, of Douglas; and
numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local charity. No
service will be held at this time. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WHITE, Gary Lee White
(Abstracted from the 17 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Gary Lee White, age 40, of Waycross, passed Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2017) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
The family is receiving friends at 1317 Margaret St. The funeral will be Wednesday at Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
The cortege will assemble at 1317 Margaret St. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. He was born in Waycross to Bennie Lee
White Jr. and the late Teresa Dawson White. Preceding him in death other than his mother was one sister, Althea Denise
Washington. He was a fork lift operator for several years and loved his music. He leaves to cherish his memories his father,
Benny Lee White Jr. (Eloise Murchinson); 1 daughter, Taliah Theresa White; 5 sisters, Trice (Terry) Simpson, Amiee (Tommy)
Bryant, Tammy White, Joyce Tobler and Vaniesha White; 4 brothers, Benny (Meisha) White III, Darien (Sharon) Sanders,
Timothy (Diane) Sanders and Benjamin (Emma) Gosier; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
WHITE, George W. White III
(Abstracted from the 15 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
George W. White III, age 49, died suddenly Saturday night (March 12, 2016) from injuries received in an automobile accident in
Dixie Union. He was born in Clinch County and lived most of his life in Ware County. A 1984 graduate of Ware County High
School, he served in the United States Army for four years. He was employed by King Edward Cigar Factory from 1990 until
2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou Taylor White, one nephew, Riley White, and step-grandparents,
Donald and Mary McLagan. Survivors include 1 son, Justen White of Waycross; former wife, Keena White of Waycross; his
father, George W. (Meriliss) White II of Blackshear; 1 brother, Norman (Lesley) White of Blackshear; nieces, Harley White,
Brooke (Aaron) Boyd; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral will be Wednesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Zenith Baptist Church Cemetery in Manor.
WHITE, Gloria Chastain White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Gloria Chastain White of Thomasville are Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel with
interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. White died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Archbold Medical Center. Born Jan. 24, 1949, in
Thomasville, GA she is the daughter of the late Jack T. Chastain Sr. and Barbara Purcell Chastain. She was a Health Service
Technician with Georgia Southwestern State Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church Thomasville and former
spouse Terry Louis White preceded her in death. She loved taking care of people and her dogs. She volunteered at Archbold
Medical Center and was a caretaker for many years in people's homes. Survivors include son, Charles Terry White of
Thomasville; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Thomas White (Shawna) of Orange Park, FL; brother, Jack Thomas Chastain
Jr. of Whigham; sisters, Diane Chastain Moore of Cairo, Karen Chastain White of Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Richard Glenn
Chastain of Thomasville; friend and companion, Danny Daniels of Thomasville; grandchildren: Emma Kathleen White, and Madison
Caleb White and numerous nieces and nephews: Amy Prevost, Mandy Chastain, Kimberly Nester, Curtis Cooper, Jamie Sumner,
Ali Brookerd, Blake Chastain. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Corey Sumner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to American Diabetes Association of Thomasville or Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society.
WHITE, Ida Madison White
(Abstracted from the 18 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Ida Madison White will be Saturday at God House Church, Highway 32 in Patterson. Burial will take place in
Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma. The cortege will assemble at 211 E. 9th St., Alma. She was born April 22, 1937 in Pearson to the
late Charlie Madison Sr. and the late Louise Smith Madison. She received her formal education in Atkinson County. She
relocated to Blackshear and then to Alma. Later in life she met and married Joel White Sr. and to this union eight children were
born. Her passion was being a caregiver for her family and for the children of others and being a good housewife. She was a
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faithful member of First Born Church in Patterson where she served as an usher for many years. Preceding her in death other
than her parents were her husband, Joel White Sr., a sister, Bessie Madison, and a brother, Johnny Madison Sr. She departed
her earthly travel on Monday (Nov. 14, 2016) in Alma. Left to cherish her memories are 3 loving sons, Jerome White of Alma,
Vince (Penny) White of Waycross, Joel White Jr. of Midway; 5 daughters, Shirley Lee, Carolyn Allen and Rosa Pender O’Neal all
of Alma; Joann (Larry) Peterson and Cheryl Lisa (Allen) Roberts of Blackshear; 3 step-sons, Timothy King, Paul (Shea) Dixon and
Larry Dixon; godchild, Ida (Tracy) Freeman; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; 6 sisters,
Alice Taylor of Marietta, Willie B. Broady-Kelley of Blackshear, Betty Battle, Rosie (Arthur) Hargroves, Linda Johnson all of
Newark, NJ, Velma (Robert) Floyd of Allentown, PA; 2 brothers, Charlie Madison of Pompano Beach, FL, Monroe Madison of
Fairfax, SC; 1 brother-in-law, Willie J. (Elizabeth) White of Deltona, FL; 2 sisters-in-law, Hattie Smiley White and Geraldine
White (Ulysses) Grant of Marion, NY; several special nieces; along with host of many more nieces, nephews and cousins. Rainge
Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, Jessie White
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14, 1969)
Jessie White, age 48, died Monday January 27th at the Jackson Medical Center of Jacksonville after a sudden illness. He was
born in Jefferson County, FL but had lived in Jacksonville since his retirement from the U. S. Air Force in 1957. Survivors are
his mother, Gracie Lee White of Madison; four brothers, Herman White of Madison; Maxwell White of Lake City, FL; Johnny
White of Homestead, FL; and Bill White of Marianna, FL; three sisters, Julia Rhodes OF Palmetto; Elnora Sanders and Gertrude
Robinson of Madison, FL and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday February 9 at Mount Zion A. M. E.
Church of Madison. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Jim White
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 26, 1964)
Jim White, age 73, of Madison died June 19th at the Madison hospital after a brief illness. Survivors are his wife, Gracie White
of Madison; three daughters, Julia Gibson of Palmetto, FL; Elnora Sanders and Gertrude Roberson, both of Madison; five sons
Herman White and Bill White, both of Madison; Maxwell White of Lake City; Jessie White of Jacksonville; and Johnny White of
Palmetto; twenty-one grandchildren; and one sister, Celan Chase of Monticello. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 28 th in
the New Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
WHITE, Joby Coy White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Graveside services for Joby Coy White, son of Jody Lee White and Catherine Tyler White, will be held at 10 am Wednesday,
May 29 at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. He was born May 24, 2013 and died May 24, 2013.
WHITE, John P. White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 29, 2005)
John P. White, 91, died Sunday morning (Aug. 28, 2005) in Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after an illness. He was a native of
Charleston, S.C. but had lived in Waycross since 1960. His parents were the late Alexander and Frances Jones White. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the timber business. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Kowalezyk and Linda
Van Pelt (Charles), both of Atlanta, Joyce Griffins and Audrey White, both of Waycross; three sons, Joseph White and Harry
White, both of Waycross, and Samuel Lee Griffins of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Friends are being received at the home of his daughter, Audrey White, 812 Arnold McKinney Drive. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.
WHITE, Johnny White
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 3, 1971)
Johnny White, age 46, died in Pompano Beach November 4, 1971. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Gracie White of Madison; 2
brothers, Herman White and Bill White, both of Madison; 3 sisters, Mrs. Julia Rhodes of Palmetto; Mrs. Elnora Sanders and
Mrs. Gertrude Roberson, both of Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday November
22 at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WHITE, Johnny B. White Sr.
(Abstracted from the Waycross Journal Herald October 22, 2012)
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Johnny B. White Sr., 58, of Atlanta, died Saturday (Oct. 20, 2012) after an illness. He was a native of Homerville (Clinch
County). He grew up in Waycross where he attended public schools and graduated from Waycross High School in 1972. His
parents were the late Frank White Sr. and Mattie L. Henderson White. Survivors include a son, Johnny B. White Jr., of Queens,
NY; two sisters, Marie W. Nails and Mattie W. Blaise, both of Waycross; four brothers, Fran White Jr. (Stella), of Atlanta,
Robert Larry White (Linda), of Dallas, TX, Rhonell White (Denise), of Valdosta, and Bernell White, of Waycross; a devoted
fiancée, Martha Seay, of Atlanta; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
WHITE, Johnny Lee White Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 21, 2009)
53, died Monday morning (Oct. 19, 2009) at Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta after an illness. He was a native of
Mershon but grew up in Waycross where he attended public schools and graduated from Waycross High School in 1974. His
father was the late Claudell Robertson. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S.
Army. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Ray White, of Waycross; children, Johnny Lee White Jr. and Maria Mateyka (Hassan),
both of Waycross; his mother, Brownie Roberts Cunningham, of Waycross; two grandchildren, Rhiamma Mateyka and Jazmyne
White, both of Waycross; a godson, Quin Lucas, of Waycross; brothers, Claudell F. Robertson (Lastonya), of Laksville, Tenn.,
and Fred King, of Waycross; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dr. Gene Ray and Monika Ray, all of Lawton, Okla.; and a host
of other relatives. Friends may call at the White residence, 1304 Darling Ave. Funeral arrangements are incomplete White and
will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.
WHITE, Joseph White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 19, 2008)
RINCON - Joseph White, 80, of Rincon, passed away Thursday (Sept. 18, 2008) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Jacksonville,
FL, he lived there most of his life. He lived in Hoboken for the last 15 years. He retired after 30 years as a machinist at the
Jacksonville Shipyard and was an avid fisherman and RV traveler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy White. He is
survived by two sons, Joseph Ronald (Darlene) White, and Robert White, both of Statesboro; five daughters, Barbara (Thomas)
Hogan, of Rincon, Joann (Jim) Mason, of Franklin, NC, Lynn (Joe) Matthews, of Savannah, Linda (Kirk) Mandelik, of Coral
Springs, FL, and Delia White, of Hoboken; two brothers, Eugene (Louise) White, of Bloomingdale, and Robert L. (Gale) White, of
Clarksville; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in the
chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare, 5105 Paulsen St.,
Suite 225-D, Savannah, GA 31405. Arrangements are with Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory, 2794 U.S. Highway 80 West,
Garden City.
WHITE, Juanaria Ruis White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010)
Mrs. Juanaria Ruis White, age 70, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at her residence in Villa Rica. She was born on June 25,
1939, the daughter of the late Mr. Bertice Lee Ruis and Mrs. Wilma Walkup Ruis. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Villa Rica Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Garfield White; a son
Daniel Coleman Vaughn, and daughter Cathy Teresa Vaughn. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Cynthia and Gary
Van Sloun of Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law: Donald and Marcia of Washington State; brothers and sisters-in-law: Roy
Earl and Nancy Ruis of Doraville, Arlie Ervin Ruis of Villa Rica; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica. The internment will follow
at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens in Villa Rica.
WHITE, Kathryn Lisa White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Kathryn Lisa White, of Meigs, are Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home and interment is in
Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Ms. White died September 6, in Baker County, GA. Born July 4, 1967, in Thomasville, GA, she was a
daughter of Lila Bass White of Meigs and the late Robert Guy White. She attended Thomas County Central High School and
South Georgia Technical School. She was employed by Southern Gin Company in Pelham and of the Christian Faith. Survivors
include her mother, Lila Bass White of Meigs; brothers, Gary White (Diane) of Meigs, Ronnie White of Meigs, Richard White
(Maria) of Tampa, FL, Dennis White (Peggy) of Cairo; sister, Beverly Langlois (Joe) of Georgetown, GA; several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
WHITE, Larry Donnill White III
(Abstracted from the September 3, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Little Larry Donnill White III, also known as “D.J.,” age 3, passed away peacefully Saturday (Aug. 31, 2013) at Cape Fear Valley
Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He is survived by his parents, Xynoya C. and Larry D. White Jr.; maternal grandparents,
Priscilla Dennis and Michael (Patricia) Dennis; paternal grandparents, Larry D. White Sr. and Terrie L. Storey; maternal greatgrandparents, Nathaniel and Harriet M. Mitchell; paternal great-grandmother, Patricia A. Storey; aunts, Kryshonda (Xavion)
Thomas, Shaterrika Storey and Quanisha Bolds; and uncles, Michael R. Dennis Jr. and Kendall Storey. The family will receive
family and friends at 1402 Dorothy St., Waycross, the home of Nathaniel and Harriet M. Mitchell. A homegoing service will be
held Saturday, at Solid Rock Christian Ministries, 89 Dowling St., Hoboken. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced
later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.
WHITE, Leamond White
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, May 13th, 2014)
Services for Leamond White, age 72, of Thomasville, are Friday May 16, 2014, at Faith Baptist Church and interment is in
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. White died May 13, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 1941, at Ochlocknee, GA, he
was the son of the late Steve White and Johnnie Kennedy White. On March 10, 1962, in Donalsonville, GA, he married Anne
Brackin White who survives. He was owner-operator of White’s Automotive and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was a
loving husband, daddy and papa. Survivors include his wife, Anne Brackin White of Thomasville; daughters and sons-in-law,
Teresa (Ray) Williams of Thomasville, Kaye (Keith) Barrett of Waleska; Lynn (Tony) Rhoden of Ochlocknee; grandchildren, Angie
and Russell Argo of Thomasville, Travis Cone of Waleska, Jami Lyn and Thomas Jones of Thomasville, Chelsey Rhoden of
Ochlocknee, Gregg Carr Jr. of Merrillville, Dylan King of Ochlocknee, Cassidee Rhoden of Ochlocknee, Tanner King of
Ochlocknee, Clay McLendon of Thomasville; 1 great-granddaughter, Anna Argo of Thomasville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law,
Gene (Olga) White of Thomasville; and Eron (Betty) White of Sylvester; and 1 sister and brother-in-law, Audrey (Freddie)
Strickland of Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by parents, Steve and Johnnie White; and a sister, Gladys Barker. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church.
WHITE, Lillie T. White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 21, 2009)
A funeral for Lillie T. White, 61, of Homerville, who died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Prayer
Garden Church of God in Christ with the Rev. Jackie Harris presiding and Elder Michael Flynn Sr. giving the eulogy. She was a
native of Homerville, the daughter of the late Ernest Taylor Sr. and Mary F. Taylor. She received her formal education at
Homerville Elementary and High schools. She was joined in holy matrimony with Elder Freddie L. White on Oct. 6, 1972. She was
a member of Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ with her husband for many years. They later united with First Born Church
of the Living God in Waycross where she served on the usher board. She was a devoted pastor's wife and loved working with
the members where he pastored. Survivors include her husband, Elder Freddie White, of Homerville; three special children,
Nikki Horne, Klyla Bighams, both in the U. S. Army, and Alex Bighams, of Waycross; three sisters, Bobbie Jean Bell, of
Homerville, Eva Mae Taylor and Dortha L. Robinson, both of Waycross; two brothers, Ernest Taylor Jr. (Mabel) and Randy
Taylor (Mildred), both of Homerville; two sisters-in-law, Ella Williams, of Panama City, Fla., and Dorothy White Givings, of San
Diego, Calif.; a brother-in-law, David E. White (Angela), of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Friends are being received at the White residence, 36 Robinson St., Homerville. The family will receive friends this evening
from 7 to 9 at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
WHITE, Louise White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 July 2013)
Ms. Louise White, age 65 of Axson, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at her home following an extended illness. Born
September 9, l947, in Millwood, GA, Ms. White was the daughter of Claude, Sr. and Inez O’Berry White. She was a homemaker
and had worked at Lee Container and Intermetro for many years. Survivors include 1 sister, Earlene White of Broxton, GA; 3
brothers, Claude (Sue) White, Jr. of Pearson, GA; Roy (Eunice) White of Axson, GA; and Ricky (Genny) White of Douglas, GA;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for were Friday, July 12, 2013, at Relihan Funeral Home, Pearson, GA.
Interment followed in Axson Cemetery.
WHITE, Martha Anne Bruce White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 6, 2012)
HOMERVILLE — Martha Anne Bruce White, 80, of San Carlos, CA, died Tuesday (July 3, 2012) in San Francisco, CA, of
pneumonia. She was born in Homerville on Dec. 3, 1931 to James Barton Bruce Sr. and Ranna Mae Ramsey Bruce. She was the
third of six children and spent her childhood in Homerville. She graduated from Homerville High School in 1948 and attended
Georgia State Women’s College in Valdosta where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. Her teaching degree
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enabled her to live in many places including Alma and Homerville, where she began her teaching career. Then she lived in Panama
City, FL, where she taught for a period of time. She became a world traveler as she taught in U.S. Military Schools in Japan,
France and Germany. After her time overseas, she moved to San Carlos, Calif., where she taught kindergarten until her
retirement. While there she met and married Kenneth Canfield White, the love of her life, on June 20, 1980, and became
stepmother to his grown children, Tom, K.C. Jr., Lori, Rich, Tracy and Chris. She was a licensed interior decorator, enjoyed arts
and crafts and loved gardening. She was very active in the Palo Alto Hills Country Club and enjoyed decorating the facility every
Christmas. She was predeceased by her husband, her step-son, Rich White, her brother, James Barton Bruce Jr., and her
sister, Henrietta Bruce Segal. She is survived by her husband’s children; her sisters, Frances Carolyn Bruce Flexer, of St.
Simons Island, and Thelma Catherine Bruce, of Panama City, FL; her brother, Clayton Ramsey Bruce, of Blackshear; many nieces
and nephews; and her caretaker, Ivy Lavulo. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Sunday at Roundtree Funeral Home in
Homerville. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. She and her husband were active
members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Carlos, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian
Church, 1106 Alameda, San Carlos, CA. 94070. Roundtree Funeral Home in Homerville is serving the family.
WHITE, Mary Katherine Williams White
(Abstracted from the June 10, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Williams White, 85, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (June 7, 2014) at Baptist Village Nursing
Home. Born in Homerville July 16, 1928, she lived in Miami, FL, for many years before moving to Pierce County in the early
1980’s. She was the owner and operator of Kathy’s Kitchen and B&K Service in Hollywood, FL, in the 1970s and 1980s and was of
the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Calvin and Meddie Stalvey Williams. She was also preceded in death by her
daughter, Jonnie L. Hancock, and a granddaughter, Regina Hancock. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and
Jill Wainright, of Pembroke Pines, FL; a sister, Jeannie Martone, of Miami, FL; a step-brother, T.J. (Ramona) Jones, of Atlanta;
a sister-in-law, Geraldine Thornton, of Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Michell A. Hancock, Michael Wainright Jr., Robert
(Julianna) Hancock, David (Aundria) Wainright and Jennifer (Adam) Carroll; 5 great-grandchildren, Lauren Shaw, Aidan Hancock,
Savannah Hancock, Katarina Carroll and Ethan Carroll; 2 nieces, Anesha (Collin) Lee and Darlene (David) Smith; 2 nephews, John
Reed and Darrell Jones; and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment
will be in the family cemetery in Echols County. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Maude Brooks White
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 29, 1957)
Miss Maude Brooks White, age 68 years, of Pinetta, died early Saturday March 23 in the local hospital following a brief illness.
She was a native of Brooks County, GA but spent over fifty years at Pinetta. She is survived by one sister, Miss Gussie White of
Pinetta; four nieces, members of her immediate family: Mrs. Irene Johns, of Gaffney, SC’ Miss Helen Humphrey, of Quitman;
Mrs. Ruth Law, of Lake City; and Mrs. Gordon Hunter, of Jacksonville. Other nieces and nephews also survive. Interment was at
Old Columbia Cemetery near Nankin, GA.
WHITE, Maxwell White
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 12, 1969)
Maxwell White, age 52, died Monday December 1st at Lake City, FL. He is survived by one daughter, Annie Bell White of Miami;
one step-daughter Lou Jean Witches of Lake City, FL his mother, Mrs. Gracie White of Madison; three brothers, Herman White
of Madison; Johnny White of Homestead and Bill White of Marianna; three sisters, Mrs. Judy Road of Palmetto, FL; Mrs. Elnora
Sanders and Mrs. Gertrude Robinson, both of Madison and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were Monday December
8th at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WHITE, Michael L. White
(Abstracted from the 20 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Michael L. White, age 56, of Homerville, will be held Saturday at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church,
Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. He was born the second son and the sixth child of eight
children to Lorraine Thomas White Richardson and the late James Nathaniel White Dec. 14, 1958, in Rochester, NY. He
graduated from high school in Mount Morris, NY where he was a member of the track team, the football team and was a star
wrestler. He entered the U.S. Army after high school where he served as a paratrooper. After his military service he settled in
Chattahoochee, FL, and worked as a brick mason with his father. He married his high school sweetheart, Elsa, on April 18, 1987
in Chattahoochee, FL. The couple relocated to Rochester, NY where they raised three children. He continued to work as a brick
mason in Rochester until his health failed him. He moved to Homerville after his health continued to decline where he found the
warmer climate less discomforting of his disabling condition. He departed this life Saturday (Aug. 15, 2015) at South Georgia
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Medical Center, Valdosta after an illness. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Elsa Pacheco White; 1 daughter,
Yolanda White; 2 sons, Curtis Michael (Keshia) Pacheco and Lougan Lathardio (Saraid) White; his mother, Lorraine Thomas
White Richardson; 6 grandchildren, Kala’lise, Zyanna, Ariel, Antonio, James and Colton; 3 brothers, James W. (Donna) White,
Biffard Shawn White and Rodney K. White; a great-aunt, Sarah McComb; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Friends are being received at his mother’s residence, 12 Brown St., Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville.
WHITE, Nancy Leola Register White
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 25th, 2013)
Nancy Leola Register White, age 72, of Homerville, GA, went to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2013. Mrs. White was born
on August 19th, 1941 in Homerville GA. A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 at Crowell Brothers
Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home. Burial followed at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcross, GA. Ms. White is survived by her 4
children, Chris Adkins of Woodstock, GA; Keith Akins of Atlanta, GA; Karen Webb of Cumming GA; and Laura Shook of Dupont;
and 1 brother Dallas Register of Dupont. also a number of cousins from Dupont; also 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Harmon and a brother, Donald Register. Nancy will always be remembered as a loving
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Arrangements intrusted by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home.
5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 30092. (770)448-5757.
WHITE, Olene Davis White
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Olene Davis White, 86, of Waycross, died Monday (June 24, 2013) at Jesup Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born in
Brewton, AL, to the late Tup R. Davis and Lena Mae Smith Davis. She spent a majority of her life in Callahan, FL, with her first
husband John Douglas. She owned and operated Olene’s Beauty Shop in Callahan and was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Callahan. After the death of her husband, she remarried and moved to Waycross in 1984. Along with her parents and first
husband, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Charles Edward White, two sisters, Mildred Newsom and Cupidene
Franklin, a brother, J.W. Davis, and a step-son, Ed White Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Debra D. Nantz (husband William),
of St. Johns, FL; a son, John Jefferson Douglas Sr., of Waycross; a step-daughter, Reba Dianna White: three stepsons, Charlie
S. White, James L. “Jimmy” White and Dennis Ray White; three grandchildren, Dana Kearley (husband Charlie), Sharon Nantz
and John J. Douglas Jr.; five great-grandchildren, C.J., Justin, Nikki, Zachary and Amanda; a brother, W.J. Davis, of Brewton,
AL; and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Thursday at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, FL. Miles-Odum Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Peggy Sue White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 18 June 2015)
Miss Peggy Sue White, age 48, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
following an extended illness. Miss White was born on August 3, 1966, in Waycross, GA, to Earline White and the late Willie
White. Survivors include her mother, Earline White of Broxton, GA; sister, Tina Johnson Cribbs of Broxton, GA; brother,
Freddie Johnson of Pearson, GA; two nephews, Jared Johnson of Broxton, GA, and Justin Wilson of Fitzgerald, GA; three great
nephews, Gage Wilson, Jake Wilson, and Ayden Johnson; three great nieces, Zanidy Johnson, Jaycee Wilson, and Delilah Wilson.
Memorial service was Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Sims Funeral Home.
WHITE, Roy Lee White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 July 2015)
Mr. Roy Lee White, age 79, of Douglas passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Memorial Hospital, in Jacksonville, FL,
following an extended illness. He was born July 25, 1935, to the late John White and the late Lilia Everson White. Mr. White, a
native of Mitchell County, had lived in the Coffee County area for many years. He was the owner and operator of Roy’s Pawn
Shop of Douglas. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also preceded in death by a brother, J. D.
White, and a sister, Annie Pearl Taylor. Mr. White was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Josephine Kirkland White of Douglas, GA; children, Debra Cribb, and her late husband, (Jim Cribb) of Albany, GA; Donna White
of Detroit, MI; Deidre (Randy) Brown of Ocala, FL, Darren White of Kingsland, GA, Robert (Darlene) Jones of Jacksonville, FL,
Pam (Al) McKinnon of St. Simons Island, GA, and David (Michelle) Jones of Newberry, FL; 16 grandchildren, and 5 great
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Pine Grove
Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery, with Military Honors (Flag Detail and Bugler) being
presented by Personnel from Moody Air Force Base of Valdosta. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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WHITE, Rosburn White
(Abstracted from the June 28, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
MILLWOOD — Rosburn “Robbie” White, 71, passed away Thursday (June 26, 2014) at Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, FL,
following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 7, 1942, in Ware County, son of the late Robert Leon “Rob” White and Mary
Estell Mixon White. He worked at Mullis Manor Nursing Home and Brockway Standard. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Roe Mixon and Jerry White. Survivors are 4 sisters, Frances Stokes, of Waycross, Fern Martin, Fedelia Rowland and
Resa Godwin, all of Homerville; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronsea and Bernice White and Randall and Ricky White, all of
Homerville, and Ronnell White, of Millwood; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday at
New Vision Church of God. Interment will be in the White Cemetery in Atkinson County. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
WHITE, Roy E. White
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 October 2014)
Mr. Roy E. White, age 6l, of Axson, GA, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross,
GA, following an extended illness. Born February 7, l953, in Clinch County GA, Mr. White was the son of the late Claude, Sr. and
Inez O’Berry White. He had made his home in the Axson community for most of his life. He operated Quality Tire and Lube and
along with his daughter Regina operated Quality Lawn Care. After poor health forced his retirement, his daughter continued to
operate Quality Lawn Care. He also worked with his brother Claude in the land surveying business for many years. Roy loved
talking to people and being outdoors with his fellow hunters. He also liked to fish and brought many a string of fish to his wife
Eunice. He was a member of Elbethel Church in Pearson, GA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,
Louise White. Survivors include wife, Eunice Palmer White of Axson, GA; 2 daughters, Michelle (Chris) Rowell of Douglas, GA,
and Regina (Wyman) Lankford of Pearson, GA; 2 brothers, Claude (Sue) White, Jr. of Pearson, GA, and Ricky (Genny) White of
Axson, GA; 1 sister Earlene White of Broxton, GA; 5 grandchildren, Travis Burkett, Luke Rowell, Michaela Rowell, Claudia Rowell
and Waylon Lankford; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. White were Tuesday,
September 23, 2014, at the Elbethel Church in Pearson, GA. Interment followed in the Axson Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home
of Pearson, Ga., was in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Sharon D. White
(Abstracted from the August 19, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Sharon D. White, 49, died Saturday afternoon (Aug. 17, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended
illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross and was of the Christian faith. She was also a private healthcare
giver over the last several years. The survivors include her husband, Anthony D. White, of Waycross; four children, Amy Allen
(husband Todd), of Waycross, Tonya Lopez (husband Nestor), of Waycross, Beth White, of Waycross, and Anthony White Jr.,
of Waycross; 10 grandchildren; her twin sister, Karen J. Clayton (husband Mark), of Waycross; three sisters, Jerri Joyce
Varnadore, of Waycross, Marlene Jordan, of Alabama, and Laura Jordan, of Hahira; a brother, Chester Holden Varnadore (wife
Angie), of Waycross; her mother-in-law, Letitia White, of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will
be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at her residence, 2389 Wadley Road, Waycross, GA 31501. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITE, Shirley Davis White
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 3, 2007)
Shirley Davis White, 57, of Waycross, died Saturday night (June 30, 2007) at her residence after an extended illness. She was
born in Douglas to the late Willis and Mattie Hutchinson Davis. She lived in Waycross since 1990 and worked at Life Christian
Center as the secretary. She was a member of Kettle Creek Church and Mike Brown's Adult Sunday School Class. She served
her church as the birthday lady for the Soul House, as past president of the ladies ministry and worked with the children's
church. She also supported Relay for Life. Survivors include her husband, James W. "Jimmy" White, of Waycross; one son,
Jason White (wife Wendy), of Blackshear; two grandchildren, Jordan William White and Caitlyn Elizabeth "Caley" White; one
sister, Rudean Kidd, of Douglas; one brother, Willis "Buck" Davis Jr. (wife Kim), of Homerville; several nieces, nephews and the
extended family of Kettle Creek Church. A funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 at Kettle Creek Church. Burial will follow in
Little Utah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga.
31501. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
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(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 July 2013)
Mr. Stuart Eric White, age 67, of Douglas, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Southern Senior Living, following an extended
illness. Mr. White was born September 13, 1945, to the late Eric L. White and the late Miriam Davis White. Mr. White, a
native of Athens, Clark County, GA, was a retired educator. He had been associated with the Coffee County School System for
many years in various positions, as a teacher, principal, coach and etc. He enjoyed working with the track and field
departments. He had obtained his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. Mr. White was a member of
the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Smith White of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter, Sarah Elizabeth White
of Macon, GA; 1 sister, Victoria White Gostel of Edison, NJ; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services
were Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the First Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, Theresa Anne Hayes White
(Abstracted from the 29 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Theresa Anne Hayes White, age 83, of Jacksonville, FL, died Friday (Sept. 25, 2015) at her residence after she lost her fight
after many years of battling cancer. She was born in Pottsdam, NY, to the late James Allen Hayes and Allye Mae Hayes. She
was raised in Waycross and graduated from Landon High School in Jacksonville, FL. She worked for 30 years for the Duval
County School Board in internal auditing and was the first woman to hold this position. She loved to travel, read, be around
people and especially party and be where the fun was at and was an all-around fun loving woman. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by one sister, Miriam Gebo. Survivors include 3 children, Tommy White, of Lake City, FL, Sherry
(Kenneth) Little of Jacksonville, FL, Allen White of Jacksonville, FL; 1 grandson, Christian Little of Jacksonville, FL; several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland
Cemetery.
WHITE, Thomas Faulton Kemp White
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 30 August 2015)
Thomas Faulton Kemp White, age 73, of Lakeland, GA passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Langdale Hospice House in
Valdosta after a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1942 in Statesboro, GA to the late Brooks B. and Pinky Dell White. He
served in the United States Air Force for 26 years. After retiring as Chief Master Sergeant from Moody Air Force Base, he
continued to make his home in Lakeland, GA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, brother, Jack
White, sisters, Lena Brooks Stone, Benny Lambrecht and Betty Groover. Survivors include his daughters & son-in-law, Chandra
White & Richard Cordova of Warner Robins, GA, Deirdre White of Warner Robins, GA; his former wife, Jeanette Dickey
Corbett of Warner Robins, GA; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a
memorial service will be Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Turkey Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Springfield, GA. In lieu of
flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory of
Lakeland, GA and Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home in Rincon, GA are serving the White family.
WHITE, William J. White 800
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 14, 2012)
William J. White, 79, of Waycross, died Sunday evening (Aug. 12, 2012) at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in
Quitman to the late Carey R. White and Olive Herrin White. He made Waycross his home for most of his life. He will forever be
known in Waycross as the “Movie Man.” He worked for the Georgia Theatre Company for 50 years and worked at the Carver
Theatre on Oak Street, the Lyric Theatre, Ritz Theatre, Mall Cinema 2, Mall Cinema 5 and Mall Cinema 7. He worked at the U.S.
Highway 1 Drive-In and he and his family lived in the “Screen Tower” for 10 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as church librarian, high priest and the high priest group leader until his health
began to decline. He served as the resident council chaplain at Baptist Village and would be called on every night to bless the
meal in the dining room. He loved country music, especially Hank Williams Sr., and Roy Acuff. His favorite television show was
the Porter Wagoner Show and he taught himself how to play the dobro which he would play for the residents at Baptist Village.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Jefferson White. He is survived by his daughter, Linda
Susan White Cripe (Richard Ray Cripe), of Waycross; a granddaughter, Karah Kiley-Rae Cripe Quirello (John Robert Quirello),
of Gainesville, FL; his sister, Mary Roark (Gene), of Albany; a niece, Sharon Thompson (Gerry), of Pooler; a nephew, Dennis Roark
(Brenda), of Conyers; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 at
Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
WHITED, Margaret Simmons Whited
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(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 18, 2009)
Margaret Simmons Whited, 74, of Dupont passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy
illness. She was born in Barney, GA on November 23, 1934 to the late William Jenny Bryant Simmons and Annie Jones. Mrs.
Whited was a member of the First Assembly of God and was employed by Dowling Bag. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Nathaniel Clifford Whited. Survivors include, daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Jake Terry of Valdosta, Audrey and Don
Manac of Dupont; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Cathy Maine of Nashville; grandchildren, Neil Terry, Eric and Courtney
Wilkes, Shane Manac, Brandon Manac and Stephanie Maine; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Aaron Maine; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Gene and Ann Bludsworth of Valdosta, Virgil and Catherine Wetherington of Brunswick. Funeral Services were
held Monday, March 16, 2009 at the First Assembly of God of Valdosta. Burial followed in Sunset Hill Cemetery Music Funeral
Services of Valdosta is serving the Family.
WHITEHEAD, Mary Frances Daniels Whitehead
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida May 9, 2012)
Mrs. Mary Frances Daniels Whitehead was welcomed home by her God and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2012. Mrs. Whitehead,
better known simply as “Granny” is survived by her husband of 58 years. Wilson R. Whitehead, 4 children and their spouses, 11
grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren (with another on the way), a brother, 3 sisters and an endless list many whom she loved,
fed, clothed and nurtured throughout her life. She leaves behind a legacy that can only be described as unconditional love
personified, intuitive wisdom and unending forgiveness. Mr. & Mrs. Whitehead moved to Madison from Naples, FL 15 years ago.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be given to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. Beggs
Funeral Home, Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
WHITFIELD, Byrum Whitfield
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, October 5, 2013)
Byrum Whitfield, 71, of Perry, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee
following an extended illness. Byrum was born September 18, 1942 in Salem, FL to Calvin and Etha (Bennett) Whitfield. Mr.
Whitfield was of the Non-Denominational Faith and was a member of First Church of God in Perry. He was elected to the city
council back in the early 80"s and served as mayor of Perry for 2 years. Byrum received an accounting degree from North
Florida Junior College and is remembered by many as operating the H&R Block in Perry for 44 years. He was ordained minister in
the First Church of God, receiving council from longtime pastor James Cannon. Byrum was an avid Florida Gator fan, and enjoyed
hunting and fishing throughout his life until for health reasons he could do it no longer. Mr. Whitfield was preceded in death by
his parents Calvin and Etha Whitfield, sisters Louise Whitehead, Lucille Whitfield, and a brother Royal Whitfield. He is
survived by his nephew Richard Fletcher of Perry, FL as well as many other nieces and nephews, cousins, and other extended
family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in
Salem Cemetery in Salem. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WHITFIELD, Curtis Malone Whitfield
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Curtis M. Whitfield, 101, died June 17 in Perry. A native of Wewahitchka, FL, he lived in Perry most of his life and adopted it as
his own. Mr. Whitfield came to Taylor County in 1929 to work for Brooks Scanlon Lumber Company. Soon thereafter he married
the former Audrey Hendry, whose family were pioneers of the county. She preceded him in death in 1986. Together they had
four children: Marie Whitfield Hill, Howard Whitfield, Don L. Whitfield and Elaine Whitfield Stroud, all of Perry. A former
sales manager at Dekle Motor Company, Mr. Whitfield eventually started his own business, Whitfield Logging, which he
operated until his retirement. An avid gardener, his residence was often recognized by the Perry Garden Club as “Yard of the
Month,” an honor he took great pride in. A member of Masonic Lodge Number 123, Mr. Whitfield was also a charter member of
Lakeside Baptist Church in Perry. Funeral services for Mr. Whitfield will be held Tuesday, June 21, at Lakeside Baptist Church.
Interment will immediately follow funeral services in Woodlawn Cemetery. In addition to his children, Mr. Whitfield is survived
by ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry is
directing funeral services.
WHITFIELD, DonL Whitfield
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, March 12, 2014)
Mr. DonL Whitfield, age 72, of Perry, went home Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in
Gainesville following a brief illness. DonL was born June 11, 1941 in Perry, FL, to the late Curtis and Audrey (Hendry) Whitfield.
Mr. Whitfield was of the Baptist Faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. He was the former owner and operator of
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Whitfield Logging and Whitfield Dozier & Land Clearing. He became interested in mud bogging in his mid 30’s and was a pioneer
in the sport, including establishing the Taylor County Raceway, building mud trucks, and promoting the sport. He was also an avid
NASCAR fan and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting, deep sea fishing, and traveling with his wife Jane in their motor home.
Mr. Whitfield was preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Ann Green and a brother Howard Whitfield. He is survived by his
wife of 47 years, Jane Whitfield, 1 son, William "Billy" (Molly) Whitfield, 1 daughter, Diana Lynn (Carroll) Lyles, 2 sisters, Marie
Hill and Elaine (Larry) Stroud, all of Perry, 6 grandchildren, DonL, Houston, Nicki, Austin, Cody, Justin, and Matt, 1 greatgrandchild, Abbigail, and an abundance of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 15,
2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made
to the American Cancer Society. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WHITFIELD, Howard Whitfield
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Howard Whitfield, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Whitfield was a native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County, Florida, and was the son of the late Curtis M. Whitfield and late former Audrey Hendry. Mr.
Whitfield was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Perry Masonic Lodge # 123. He retired from Proctor and Gamble
where he worked for over 25 years as a mechanic and the Supervisor of Preventative Maintenance. When he was a young man he
was Pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his tractor. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Curtis M. Whitfield and Audrey Whitfield. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Maxine Whitfield, of Perry,
FL, a son; Ray Whitfield (Ruth Ann), of Perry, FL, a daughter; Amy Fulmer (Henry), of Palm Coast, FL, a brother; Don L.
Whitfield (Jane), of Perry, FL, (2) sisters; Elaine Stroud (Larry), of Perry, FL, Marie Hill, of Perry, FL, (3) grandchildren; Curt
Whitfield (Suzanne), and Drew Whitfield, all of Perry, FL, Boyd Fulmer, of Palm Coast, FL, (1) great-grandchild; Karis Whitfield,
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on
Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
WHITFIELD, James T. Whitfield
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 29 October 2015)
James T. Whitfield, age 90, passed away on October 29, 2015 in Chiefland, FL. James was born February 9, 1925 in Perry, FL to
Dora Whitfield and Alma (Howell) Whitfield. James honorably served our country in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr.
Whitfield was of the Methodist faith. James worked with the Baltimore City Gas and Electric retiring after 38 years of
service. James was preceded in death by his parents Dora and Alma Whitfield, and his wife of 65 years, Sarah Ann Whitfield.
Mr. Whitfield is survived by his sister Ida Mae Whitfield Pridgeon of Perry, as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Family
Services will be held at New Hope Cemetery at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of
Perry.
WHITFIELD, Johnnie Roy Whitfield
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 25, 1971)
Johnnie Roy Whitfield, age 62, passed away June 16, 1971 in Apopka, FL. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cathola Whitfield of
Madison; step-mother, Leola Whitfield of Delray Beach, FL; one daughter, Lynn Whitfield of Madison; one son, Houston Eugene
Whitfield of Madison; three brothers, Willie and Aaron Whitfield both of Delray Beach; Clarence Thompson of St. Annel, IL;
three sisters, Ruby Jewel Jones of Jacksonville, Lois Whtfield and Vileda Nickels both of Orlando; two brothers-in-law; five
sisters-in-law; five aunts, four uncles and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday June
20 in Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the
arrangements.
WHITFIELD, Mary Jane Whitfield
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 20. 1940)
Mrs. Mary Jane Whitfield away at her son’s home near Greenville Monday morning. Among survivors are her children, Mrs. W.
H. Senn of Lakeland, Mrs. Hattie Sheppard of Plant City, Mrs. Sam Armstrong of Birmingham, AL, Cleo Whitfield of Auburndale
and Lonnie Whitfield of Greenville. Mrs. T. L. Jones and Mrs. Allen Canady of Lakeland and a number of other grandchildren also
survive.
WHITFIELD, Mary Lou Whitfield
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mrs. Mary Lou Whitfield, 96, passed away January 20, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Whitfield was born on April 10, 1912 in
Taylor County to Mr. Daniel Drew Malone and the Ms. Ida Lee Carlton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry in
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which she was very active. Mrs. Whitfield was one of the original members of the Taylor County Historical Society; she was a
member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Whitfield was an author and expert on the history of Taylor County and its
families. She was also bestowed an Honorary Associate’s Degree from North Florida Community College, the only one that has
ever been given by that school. Mrs. Whitfield is preceded in death by her husband Mr. Lorenzo Whitfield, by her son Benjamin
“Dr. Ben” Whitfield, and 3 grandchildren Marlinda Gayle Whitfield, Rhea Ann Whitfield, and Lou Ann Dixon. She is survived by
her son Richard ”Abe” (Diane) Whitfield of Perry, her daughters Alda Higdon of Reidsville, GA, and Penny Dixon of Leesburg,
FL, and her daughter-in-law Adell Whitfield of El Dorado, AR; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, and cousins also survive her. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 22,
2008 at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Carlton Cemetery.
WHITLEY, Carlos Whitley
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 25 March 2015)
Mr. Carlos Whitley, 86, of Bryceville, FL passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015, following an illness. He was born September
22, 1929 to William Austin and Dora Courson Whitley in Bacon County, Ga. He was a framer for many years before moving his
family to Jacksonville, FL. He retired from Ryder Truck System and had been honored as Driver of the Year. For a short time
he lived in Homerville and worked part-time with the Homerville Housing Authority. He loved growing vegetables and flowers
and always had a garden of some type. He enjoyed fishing and liked to go to the Okefenokee Swamp and visit Billy's Island
where his mother had lived as a young girl. He loved his family and was proud of the accomplishments of his children and
grandchildren and was happiest when surrounded by them. He was fun-loving and mischievous and usually wore a smile. He was a
Methodist by faith. He was preceded death by his parents; wife, Betty Ola Crummy Whitley; four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos C. (Bonnie) Whitley of Homerville, Steve (Carolyn) Whitley, Wade Whitley
all of Callahan, FL; 3 daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Croft of Brunswick, Joyce (Bill) Coyle of Bryceville, and Marie Whitley of
Gainesville; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, and other
family members. Graveside services were Saturday, March 21, 2015, Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville. Callahan
Funeral Home, Inc. handled the arrangements.
WHITLEY, Cecile Meeks Whitley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 July 2013)
Mrs. Cecile Meeks Whitley, age 75, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Savannah, GA. Mrs. Whitley was born on June 6, 1938, in Nicholls, GA, to the late Cecil Earl Meeks and Minnie Lee Cannon
Meeks. Survivors include her husband, Richard Whitley of Douglas, GA; daughter, Donna Royal of Ambrose, GA; son-in-law,
Wayne Harper of Douglas, GA; granddaughter, Lauren Royal of Ambrose, GA; two grandsons, Dillan Harper and Devin Harper,
both of Douglas, GA; great grandson, Brayden Wayne Harper of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by a daughter, Dana Harper; and a sister, Pat Hinson. Funeral services were Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Sims Funeral
Home.
WHITLEY, David Glenn Whitley
(Abstracted from the January 14, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
David Glenn Whitley, 58, died Saturday afternoon (Jan. 11, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a native
of Alma, a former Jacksonville, FL, resident and made his home in Waycross for the past 13 years. He was the son of the late
Elvin Clarence Whitley and Dora Nellene Mullis Whitley. He retired from the Unites States Navy as an Aviation Electrician’s
Mate First Class after 20 years of service in 2002. He served in Operation Desert Storm. After his retirement from the Navy
he was employed as an electrician with CSX Railroad in the Waycross Shops. He attended Harvest Ministries in Jacksonville, FL.
He was an avid University of Florida Gator fan and was known as the official “coffeemaker” among his CSX co-workers.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jhing Whitley; 1 daughter, Amy Whitley; 1 son, Anthony Whitley; a grandson, Cammion
“Cam” Whitley, all of Waycross; 2 sisters, Mary Nell (Coran) Williams, of Callahan, FL, and Karen (Carey) Carter, of Hilliard, FL;
1 brother, Danny Whitley, of Alma; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Friday at The
Jacksonville National Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITLEY, Joe Howard Whitley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 August 2010)
Mr. Joe Howard Whitley, age 63, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on August 9, 2010, at Heritage House at Lake Haven in Valdosta,
GA. Mr. Whitley was born on December 11, 1946, to the late Joe Brown and Pearlie Zanders Whitley in Douglas, GA. He was last
employed as a policeman for the Lanett Police Department in Lanett, AL and later became a disabled chaplain. Funeral services
were Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Harrell Grove Church Cemetery. Survivors include
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his wife: Norma Jean Roberts Whitley of Valdosta, GA; son: Ricky Preston Whitley of Channohan, IL; daughter: Diana Whitley
of Elwood, IL; sisters: Rebecca Anderson of Alma, GA, Diane Griffin of Broxton, GA, Lucy Turner of Waycross, GA;
grandchildren: Josh Whitley of Fort Benning, GA; and Meagan Hope Whitley, Illinois. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
WHITLEY, Johnny Whitley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 June 2009)
Mr. Johnny Whitley, age 56, of Waynesville, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 18, 2009, in a swimming accident. Mr.
Whitley, a native of Coffee County, GA was born November 26, 1952. He was the son of the late Jesse James and Ethel Carver
Whitley. He was a loan company manager. Survivors include: daughters: Charity Whitley Kemp of Atlanta, GA, Amanda Whitley
of Brunswick, GA, Allison Whitley Boatright of Baxley, GA, and Kayla Whitley of Douglas, GA; grandchildren: Madison Kemp,
Keerson Kemp, Zoe Kemp, Harlee Whitley, Bracellyn Boartight; sisters: Laverne Cliett of Broxton, GA, Nellie Cleckner of Palm
Harbor, FL, Mary Deen and Gertie Bellenbaum of Waynesville, GA, Sandie Patton of Douglas, GA; brothers: David Whitley of
Holly Pond, AL, Lonnie J. Whitley and Carl Whitley of Nicholls, GA, and Mitchell Whitley of Douglas, GA. Funeral services were
Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Harrell Grove Church Cemetery.
WHITLEY, Michael Leon Whitley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 5 August 2009)
Mr. Michael Leon Whitley, age 51, of Pearson, GA passed away Friday, July 17, 2009, at home. Mr. Whitley, a native of Coffee
County, GA, was born on October 8, 1957. He was the son of Leon Whitley and the late Edna Johnson Whitley. He was a
carpenter. Survivors include his wife: Ingrid Allene Stone Whitley of Pearson, GA; children: Jessica Michelle Whitley of
Pearson, GA, Lori Delgadillo and Chino and Erica Whitley of Douglas, GA, Michael (Mandy) Whitley of Broxton, GA, Jason (Kim)
Afaneh and Clifford Leon Whitley of Douglas, GA; sisters: Debbie Whitley of Tallahassee, FL, Kim (Kevin) Antrim of Rochester,
IN, Lori (Chris) Cox of Chicago, IL; brothers: Danny (Robin) Whitley of Douglas, GA, Kenny (Melissa) Lemler of Indianapolis, IN,
Keith (Di) Lemler of Warsaw, IN; nieces; nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Sims
Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Graveside services and burial followed in Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery in Atkinson County, GA.
WHITLEY, Robert Whitley
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 24, 2007)
Robert Whitley, 83, died Monday afternoon (Jan. 22, 2007) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center following a short
illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Nicholls before moving to Waycross seven years ago. He was a son of the late
Charlie Whitley and Gladys Thomas Whitley. He was married to the late Lois Musgrove Whitley and was preceded in death by
his son, Robert Whitley Jr. Survivors include two brothers, Oscar B. Whitley (wife Hazel) and Edward Whitley (wife Betty),
both of Douglas; two sisters, Myrtice Thomas, of Nicholls, and Mary Brigmond (husband Quitman), of Fort Valley; two sistersin-law, Edna Musgrove, of Blackshear, and Jennell McQuaig, of Waycross; one brother-in-law, Virgil Musgrove, of Jacksonville,
Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
Mt. Green Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry www.musicfuneralhome.com.
WHITLOCK, Ida Davis Whitlock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 5, 1954)
Ida Davis Whitlock, age 83 years, passed early Sunday morning at her home after an extended illness. She was the daughter of
the late William Turner and Sarah Davis, a prominent family in the early days of Madison. Her husband, Tommy L. Whitlock
passed on many years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Hale and Mrs. D. H. May; one son, Waller Whitlock; one
grandson, D. H. Mays, Jr.; two great-grandchildren and one brother, Judge C. E. Davis. Funeral services were held Monday at
the Beggs Funeral Home. Pallbearers were nephews, including W. T. Davis, Benjamin Davis, W. B. Davis, Jr., and Henry Messer,
of Madison, J. Robert McClure, of Tallahassee, and Frank Davis, of Crestview.
WHITLOCK, Will Whitlock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 4, 1963)
Will Whitlock, age 82, died at his home Saturday morning December 29th after a three week illness. He was born in Brooks
County, GA and had lived in Madison County for eighteen years. Survivors are his wife, Idella Whitlock, of Cherry Lake; nine
daughters, Alberta Smith, of New York; Selia Woodson, Lucile Whitlock, Elmare Whitlock, Lula Mae Joiner, and Leila Whitlock,
all five of Orlando; Carrie Golden and Tessie Mae Thomas, both of Quitman; five sons, Willie C. of Quitman; Lonnie, of
Greenville; David, of Orlando; Allen, of Valdosta; and B. C. Sloan, of Trent, NJ; also 23 grandchildren. Funeral services were held
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Thursday January 3rd at Antioch Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
WHITMORE, Anthony Jeffery Whitmore
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Anthony "Tony" Jeffery Whitmore, age 62, of Valdosta passed away in South Georgia Medical Center on June 10, 2013. He was
born September 4, 1950 to the late Stanley and Beryl Jean Whitmore in Coventry England. He was the owner of South GA
Fiberglass and will be missed by his family and friends. Tony loved to fish, repair and ride motorcycles and was also an avid dart
player. Survivors include a daughter Maria Whitmore Cowart of Valdosta, GA; son & daughter-in-law Lance & Karen Whitmore of
Valdosta, GA; companion of 13 years Jan Castleberry Valdosta, GA; grandson Ryan Anthony Cowart; grandson Tyler Whitmore;
grandson Cole Whitmore; grandson Jack Green all of Valdosta, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family
members. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Services of
Valdosta is serving the Whitmore Family.
WHITNER, Annie Whitner
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 30, 1954)
Annie Whitner, 68, well known colored woman of this city, died at her home in the southern part of town last Friday afternoon.
She is survived by a number of children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Shiloh Church with
burial following in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WHITT, Jack Lee Whitt
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 7, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR-Jack Lee Whitt, 77, passed away Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah following a
sudden illness. A native of Erwin, Tenn., he had lived in Pierce County for many years. He was retired from the U.S. Army having
served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He worked for Pic N' Save for 12 years and Nadean
Lairsey Catering Service for the last 30 years. He was a member of the Blackshear Church of God of Prophecy. He was a son of
the late Paris Haymaker and Nana Mae Hatcher Whitt and was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Laws, and three
brothers, Thurman H. Whitt, Alvin W. Whitt and William W. Whitt. Survivors are four sisters, Gladys Landreth, of Jonesboro,
Tenn., and Kathryn Sparks, Helen Miller and Maxine Jarett, all of Erwin; two brothers, Robert L. Whitt, of Blackshear, and
Kenneth "Jerry" Whitt, of Erwin; a special niece, Kay (Doug) Allen, of Erwin; his adopted family, Ralph and Nadean Lairsey,
Terry Lairsey, Matt Lairsey and Michael Lairsey, all of Blackshear, Scott Lairsey, of Statesboro, Eric Lairsey, of Augusta, and
Karla Swafford, of Talmo; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral for Mr. Whitt will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the Blackshear Church of God of Prophecy. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery with full military rites.
Visitation will be held this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. The body will lay in state at the church one hour prior to
the service. Memorials may be made to the Blackshear Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund or to the Southeast Cancer
Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, Ga. 31502. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson
Treadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITTAKER, Grace Florence Whitaker
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Grace Florence Whitaker, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Everett, MI.
Coming from Belle Glade, FL she had lived in Perry since 1987. She received her nursing degree in 1989 and worked at Taylor
County Correctional Institute. She enjoyed reading and watching movies. Survived by her mother and step-father, Leona and
Charles Neighbor of Ohio, (2) sons; Tim (Elizabeth) Curfman of Valdosta, GA, Paul (Regina) Curfman of Perry, FL, a daughter;
Tracy (David) Thomas of Baltimore, OH, a brother; Greg Neighbor of Newark, OH, (2) sisters; Mary Rickley of Sugar Grove,
OH, and Kiz Rodgers of Lansing, MI, (13) grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren. Services will be planned at a later date.
WHITTINGHAM, Horace Jefferson Whittington
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 4, 2009)
Mr. Horace Jefferson Whittington, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Clinch Memorial Hospital. Mr.
Whittington was born June 30, 1931, in Clinch County, to the late Winder Jefferson Whittington and Emma Williams
Whittington. He was a self-employed Logger for Bennett-Whittington Logging Co., a member of the Shiloh Southern
Congregational Methodist Church, and had a passion for fishing and hunting. Mr. Whittington was preceded in death by two
brothers, J. W. Whittington and Chesley “Buddy” Whittington; four sisters, Lillian Corbitt, Ethel Cothran, Marlene Duchen, and
Onice Johnson. Survivors are his wife, Myrtle Bennett Whittington of Homerville; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Ronnie
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Gilliard of Homerville; two sons and daughters-in-law: Glynn “Weasel” and Lynn Whittington of Homerville, and William J. “Billy”
and Deborah Whittington of Valdosta; five sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruth Zencik and Fonella Skinner both of Jacksonville,
Doris Taylor of Brunswick, Janice and Dempsey Bennett of Homerville, and Elva Kassamali of Hoboken; six grandchildren, Chris
and Stacy Kendrick, Roy and Michelle Burkett, Zack and Gigi Kendrick, Roy an Shanna Lankford, Jeff Whittington, and Annie
Whittington; four great-grandchildren, Zoe and Ivy Kendrick, Brooks Burkett; and several other relatives. Services for Mr.
Whittington were held Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in
the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Whittington Family.
WHITTINGTON, Malcolm Whittington Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 9, 2015)
Malcolm “Mike” Whittington Jr, age 54, of Mayo, FL, passed away February 9, 2015. Mike was born October 30, 1960 in San
Manuel, AZ, to Malcolm Whittington Sr. and Jonnie (Kidd) Whittington. Mike attended Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo. In
his free time he enjoyed fishing, gardening and was quite a handy-man. Mike is survived by his parents: Malcolm Whittington Sr.,
and Jonnie (Kidd) Whittington, of Mayo, FL, 3 children: Margaret Leann Whittington; Michelle Lynn Whittington; and Malcolm
Whittington III; 1 sister Deborah (Dale) Dansby of Mayo; 1 brother John David Whittington (Kelli) of Mayo; and numerous
nieces, nephews and one great-niece. The services will be Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lighthouse Christian Academy. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WHITTINGTON, Myrtle Bennett Whittington
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
Mrs. Myrtle Bennett Whittington, 79, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 in the Clinch HealthCare, following an extended
illness. Mrs. Whittington was born November 2, 1933 in DuPont to the late William Jefferson Bennett and Annie Bell McRae
Bennett. She was a member of the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church and had worked at Acme Pharmacy. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Jefferson Whittington; two sisters, Ethelle Smith and Wiona Kinnon; two
brothers, Dixon Bennett and Rudolph Bennett. Survivors are one daughter and a son-in-law, Gail and Ronnie Gilliard of
Homerville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glynn “Weasel” and Lynn Whittington of Homerville and Billy and Deborah
Whittington of Valdosta; one brother and sister-in-law, Dempsey and Janice Bennett of Homerville; six grandchildren, Chris and
Stacy Kendrick, Roy and Michelle Burkett, Zack and Gigi Kendrick, Shanna Lankford, Jeff Whittington and Annie Whittington;
five great-grandchildren, Zoe Kendrick, Ivy Kendrick, Brooks Burkett, Baylee Burkett and Auden Lankford; and a number of
other relatives and a special caregiver and sister-in-law: Ruth Zenick. Funeral services for Mrs. Whittington will be held
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Shiloh Church
Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITTY, Mrs. M. E. Whitty
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 25, 1942)
Funeral services for Mrs. M. E. Whitty, aged 39 years, of Trenton, FL who died at her home there September 19, after a long
illness were held Sunday at Macedonia Church and interment was in the cemetery there. Survivors are her husband, M. E.
Whitty, two daughters, Miss Simmie Whitty, of Trenton, and Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson, of Auburndale. Other survivors are her
father, Mr. L. A. Lamb, Sr., of Lee, two brothers L. A. Lamb, Jr., and G. L. Lamb, of Jacksonville.
WICKER, Deloris Johnson Wicker
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Deloris Johnson Wicker, 77, of Alma, passed away Tuesday (June 25, 2013) at the Hospice House in Waycross after a short
illness. She was a native of Pierce County who lived most of her life in Bacon County. She was a daughter of Wynell Tuten Davis
and the late Omar C. Davis and was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerrell Johnson. She retired from the Bacon County
ASCS office after 41 years of employment, worked several years in the Bacon County Commissioners’ office and with Stetson
Builders of Waycross for several years. She was a member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Aaron
Wicker, of Jeffersonville, KY; a son, Jeffery Johnson, of Jesup; a daughter, Melanie Taylor, of Alma; two step-daughters,
Melanie Wicker, who is in the U.S. Army, and Scarlet Catron, of Jeffersonville, KY; two brothers, Whitmer Davis (Shelby Jean),
of Alma, and Ronnie Davis (Ellen), of Blackshear; two sisters, June Smart (Brownie), of Alma, and Carol Hersey (Buddy), of
Waycross; two grandchildren, Chastin Altman and Duncan Taylor, of Alma; one step-grandson, Jeremy Wade Phillips (Jacquelyn),
of Mt. Sterling, KY; two great-grandchildren, Talan Altman and Ashlan Weldon, of Alma; three step-great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Friday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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WICKER, Stacy Dean Wicker
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 September 2011)
Mr. Stacy Dean Wicker, age 58, of Douglas, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, September 2, 2011. He
passed away at his home after his year-long battle with cancer. Mr. Wicker was born August 18, 1953, in Beaver, Ohio. He was
the son of the late Mart and Carrie Wicker. He attended Saginaw Baptist Church. He was a machinist and fabricator at Pilgrim’s
Pride Corporation in Douglas for 15 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Ann Wicker. Survivors include his
widow, Connie Sue Wicker of Douglas; children, Peggy Sue (Joel) Rodriguez and Charles Mart (Nellie) Wicker of Douglas;
grandchildren, Matthew Lemons, Adriana Lemons, Alexis Rodriguez, Stacy Dean Rodriguez, Nicole Wicker, Julia Wicker, Philip
Rodriguez, Nowell Rodriguez, and Dalton Rodriguez; 2 great grandchildren Christina and Sophia Rodriguez; brothers and sisters,
Jimmy (Connie) Wicker of Tifton, William (Karen) Wicker of Lake Park, Tim (Pat) Wicker of Douglas, Mary (Tom) Caldwell of
Beaver, Ohio; George (Anita) Wicker of Beaver, Ohio, Clinton (Angel) Wicker of Tifton, Calvin Fred Wicker of Douglas, Johnny
(Melinda) Wicker of Douglas, Tammy (Larry) Wicker of Douglas and Ammie (Lupe) Espitia of Nicholls; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held at Sims Funeral Chapel in Douglas Monday, September 5, 2011.
WIELGUS, Ruby Joiner Wielgus
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 25 August 2009)
Mrs. Ruby Joiner Wielgus, age 71, of Byron, GA, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009, at the Coliseum Medical Center in
Macon following a short illness. Mrs. Wielgus, a native of Coffee County, GA, retired after many years as manager at the Dairy
Queen. She was the daughter of the late Love Joiner and the late Virue Sears Joiner, and the wife of the late Jerry Wielgus,
Sr. She was also preceded in death by four brothers: David Joiner, Roy Joiner, Albert Joiner and Hiram Joiner. Survivors
include 3 children: Mary W. Suhr and Jerry Wielgus, Jr., both of Warner Robins, GA and Deborah Wielgus of Byron, GA; 2
brothers: Herbert Joiner of Douglas, GA and E. L. Joiner of Macon, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral
services were Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Ricketson Funeral Home. The interment followed in the Harrell Grove Cemetery.
WIENER, Robert Wiener
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 16, 2009)
Robert Wiener, 80, of Nahunta, died Friday morning (June 12, 2009) in the Southeast Georgia Heath Systems in Brunswick
after a short illness. Born in NewYork, NY, he was the son of Jack and Velna Minnie ShapiroWiener. He was of the Jewish faith,
and was retired from The DuPont Company where he worked as an acrylics tubes designer. He loved to write poetry, was an
inventor of plastics and acrylics and conversed with foreign countries helping them to work with these products. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two brothers, Martin and Erwin Wiener, a sister, Charlotte Bronson, and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation.
WIGELSWORTH, Edward Ivy Wigelsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 3, 1971)
Edward Ivy Wigelsworth, age 61, died very suddenly November 21. He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Henry Wigelsworth. He was a member of the Pinetta Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Shirley
Hammock Wigelsworth of Pinetta; 3 daughters, Mrs. T. E. Nelson of Miami; Mrs. Gene McClamma of Madison; and Miss Margaret
Wigelsworth of Tallahassee; 2 sons, Capt. Jesse E. Wigelsworth with the U. S. Army of Lawton, OK; and James Henry
Wigelsworth of Pinetta; 2 sisters, Mrs. G. W. Reams of Lamont and Mrs. J. T. Woodward of Pinetta; 4 brothers, Mr. A. T.
Wigelsworth of Eustice; W. E. Wigelsworth of Ocala; C. E. Wigelsworth of Jacksonville; J. M. Wigelsworth of Ridge Crest, CA;
and 7 grandchildren. Services were held November 23 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist
Church Cemetery.
WIGELSWORTH, Joseph Henry Wigelsworth
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 21, 1938)
Joseph Henry Wigelsworth, prominent citizen of Pinetta, died Monday, October 17, at his home following a short illness, aged
70 years. Mr. Wigelsworth was born in Lowndes County, GA, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Davison Wigelsworth, both born in
Ireland. Mr. Wigelsworth was married to Miss Mary Frances Coody, daughter of William and Julia Lawson Coody, a Madison
County family on June 25, 1902. His widow, six sons, two daughter and one brother survive. Funeral services were held at 4
o’clock Tuesday at Mt. Horeb. Pallbearers: Messrs. C. M. Mitchell, G. W. Mitchell, W. S. Mitchell, J. A. Mitchell, Joe
Wigelsworth and Robert Broward, nephews of the deceased.
WIGELSWORTH, Mrs. R. W. Wigelsworth
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 16, 1953)
Mrs. R. W. Wigelsworth, 65, of Albany, GA, died in an Atlanta Hospital last Wednesday following a brief illness. Mrs.
Wigelsworth for many years lived in the Pinetta section of Madison County before moving to Albany. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. T. T. Methvin, of Greenville and Mrs. Jarry J. Cook, of Atlanta; a son Joe, of Albany; two sisters; Mrs. J. P.
Hinton, of Pinetta and Mrs. H. A. Woods, of Adel, GA and two brothers, E. C. and W. B. Coody, of Pinetta. Funeral services were
held Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Albany with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
WIGGINS, Charles Derek Wiggins
(Abstracted from the 18 October 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)
Mr. Charles Derek Wiggins, age 51, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016, following an auto accident. Mr.
Wiggins was born on December 4, 1964, in Douglas, GA, to Maxine Youmans Wiggins Stokes and the late John Willie Wiggins. He
was preceded in death by his father, John Willie Wiggins; and two brothers, Steve Wiggins and Gary Wiggins. Survivors include
his mother and stepfather, Maxine and Dennis Stokes of Douglas, GA; brother, Jimmy (Terri) Wiggins of Douglas, GA; sister-inlaw, Betty Wiggins of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment followed at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements.
WIGGINS, Lepolia W. Wiggins
(Abstracted from the 28 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Lepolia W. Wiggins II will be Saturday at the Lee Street Resource Center, 623 Sycamore Street in Blackshear.
The cortege will assemble at 6692 Tangle Wood Drive Saturday. Burial will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Glennville on Monday. Military honors will be given immediately after the service on Saturday. He was born Oct. 29, 1942 in
Pinehurst, GA, to the late Lepolia W. Wiggins and Claudia Wiggins. He served in the military from Oct. 14, 1964 to Jan. 11, 1967
and he completed one tour in Vietnam with B Battery, 7th Battalion, 11th Artillery, 25th Infantry Division. He worked for CSX
Transportation for 24 years and moved around from Jacksonville, FL, Louisville, KY, Huntington, WV, and Blackshear,
Engineering and Equipment Company in Waycross, and Coley Electric and Plumbing, Waycross. He met his wife of 44 years, Betty
Jean Walker, in Columbus, where they were later married. They moved to Jacksonville, Fla. and had two children. He was an
active member in the community, and was on the Pierce County Recreation Department board, the Housing Authority board,
Department of Family and Children Services board, and was a mentor to children at the local schools. His life was dedicated to
serving the Lord, working to provide for his family, enjoying life and helping others whenever he could. He was preceded in
death other than parents, by two brothers, Daniel Taylor and Johnny Wiggins, and one sister, Johnnie Mae Wiggins. He also
leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Betty Jean Walker Wiggins; a daughter, Latoya Tameshi Wiggins (Willie) Green;
a son, Lepolia W. (Sandra Dawn) Wiggins III; two step-granddaughters, Hallee Elizabeth Campanile and Katlin Lynn Campanile;
two brothers, James (Esther) Wiggins and Otis (Minnie) Wiggins; one sister, Thelma Erving; brothers-in-law, Roger (Bernice)
Walker, Randolph (Glory) Walker, Bobby Walker, James (Dorothy) Walker; sisters-in-law, Pearlie (Thomas) Jordan;, Brenda
Walker, Angelia Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family. He was a very well-known man in the church,
community, and city, was beloved by all that he came in contact with, and left a lasting impression. He will be sorely missed, but
not forgotten. Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc., is serving the family.
WIGGINS, Rasheed Amin Wiggins
(Abstracted from the 22 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Rasheed Amin Wiggins, age 39, loving husband, son, brother and friend, passed away Saturday (April 16, 2016) in Orlando, FL.
Baxley Funeral Home in Baxley is handling the arrangements. The funeral will be Saturday at noon in the Fine Arts Center at
Appling County High School, 482 Blackshear Highway in Baxley. Interment will follow at Old Field Memorial Gardens. Born in
Belleville, NJ, March 24, 1977, he was the youngest of three children born to Ronald and Mary Wiggins. He was raised in
Newark and Maplewood, NJ. He was an active member of Wells Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Newark where he accepted
Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He attended Chad School and St. Lucy’s Elementary School. He later attended St.
Benedict’s Preparatory High School in Newark. His father and caring coaches nurtured his athletic gifts. Through hard work and
dedication, the warrior earned numerous accolades while on the school’s fencing team and as a member of the Metro National
Karate team. He was also an esteemed member of Shakil’s School of Martial Arts Karate Organization, Inc. As an adult, he
began boxing and won both the local Golden Glove Championship in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Dynamic Fighting Championship in
Orlando. He valued education. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Duke University. He later earned
his master of business administration degree (MBA) from Duke’s prestigious Fuqua School of Business. He was a proud member
of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After college, he followed his heart and became an entrepreneur. He co-founded AdRelief, a
digital advertising agency. The marketing professional went on to build a strong career through positions at several Fortune 500
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companies in Chicago, Cincinnati and Orlando. He worked on a variety of brands, increasing their digital, social and general
performance. He relocated to Orlando three years ago, accepting a position at Darden Restaurants, parent company of
international casual dining chains Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, the Capital Grille, Eddie V’s and Yard
House. While living in Central Florida, he and his wife attended Orlando World Outreach Center Church. He will be remembered
for his affable personality, strong faith in God, warm smile, courageous ambition and incredible strength. He loved being with
family and friends, and would give his all to help anyone in need. He brought light into the lives of everyone he met. He leaves to
cherish his memories, his wife, Kimberly Nicole Holmes Wiggins; his father, Ronald Wiggins; and mother, Mary E. (Solomon)
Wiggins, both of Maplewood, NJ; brother, Kenya (Jeanetta) Wiggins and their children Justin, Kiana, Layla and Michael; and
sister, Aliya Wiggins; his father-in-law, Calvin Holmes, and mother-in-law, Helen Mitchell Holmes; sister-in-law, Karima Holmes;
and brother-in-law, Cale Holmes; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Baxley Funeral Home, of Baxley, is serving the family.
WIGGINS, Royce Jackson Wiggins
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, January 25, 2012)
Royce Jackson Wiggins, 75, of Echols County passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at home. He was born on March 22,
1936 in Tifton to the late Homer D. and Hattie King Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was a Baptist and retired from Packaging Corporation
of America in 1998 after more than 30 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family who loved him very much and
many friends with whom he spent much time hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Juanita Stone Wiggins
of Echols County, four daughters and three sons-in-law, Brenda Branson of Brunswick, GA, Sandra and Jerry Hendley of
Valdosta, Carol and Chuck Fulwood of Echols County, Michelle and Ezekiel Cumbess of Lake Park; his grandchildren, Christie Luke
and David Hodges, Jr., Kacie Hendley, Amber Hughes, Elizabeth Wisenbaker, Candice Branson, Brock Cumbess, greatgrandchildren, Lee Hodges, Bryan Luke, A.J. Hughes, Kaylee Luke, Dalyce Quinn, Charles Lee Hughes, Lukace Branson; two
sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Rufus Hayes, Cynthia and Donnie Miller all of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers and sistersin-law, Bennie and Ellen Wiggins of Marquand, MO, Jim and Jean Wiggins of Birmingham, AL. Funeral services were Friday,
January 20, 2012 in the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home of Lake Park. Burial followed in the Carter Cemetery in Echols County.
WIGGINS, Thelma Wiggins
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 1 February 2012)
Thelma Wiggins, age 59, a loving devoted wife and mother, was called home to eternal rest on December 19, 2011. Sister Thelma
was born April 8, 1952, in Willacoochee, GA, to the late Andy and Thelma Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Mr. Oscar Wiggins, and one brother, Jimmy Johnson. After graduating from Atkinson County training school in 1970, she
relocated to New York City, where she attained a trade in business, and started working for various private insurance firms. In
later years, she returned to Willacoochee, GA, and worked for Care One and PCC Airfoils for numerous years in Douglas, GA.
She was a long time member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Willacoochee, GA. In recent years, she moved her
membership to Oak Grove Missionary Church in Pearson, GA. She held various positions in church: Sunday School teacher,
Secretary, Choir Member, etc. Thelma departed this life quietly Monday, December 19, 2011, in Atlanta, GA, surrounded by her
loving family. She leaves to mourn her demise: 2 sons, Vonidor Johnson and Andrew Wiggins of Atlanta, GA; 5 brothers, Robert
(Christine) Johnson and Hardwrick (Sarah) Johnson of Englewood, NJ, Ottis (Delores) Johnson of College Park, GA, Andy
(Kathy) Johnson Jr. of Atlanta, GA, and Carl (Barbara) Johnson of Fayetteville, GA; and 2 surviving sisters, Ida (Freddie) Meyer
of Brooklyn, NY, and Brenda Johnson of Nashua, NH; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives.
The funeral service was Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pearson, GA. Burial
followed in the Cross Road Cemetery in Pearson, GA. McIver Funeral Home of Douglas, GA, was in charge of service.
WIGGINS, Thomas Lee Wiggins Jr.
(Abstracted from the 25 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Thomas Lee Wiggins Jr. passed away in Franklin, NC, Tuesday (Aug. 16, 2016). A veteran of World War II, he was proud to
serve in the 11th Airborne Division. A true patriot, his service to his country and heritage were a legacy often shared through
verse and stories, developing pride and respect for the “Greatest Generation” among his family and friends. “Pa” was born Oct.
31, 1926 in Fitzgerald, to Thomas and Evelyn Wiggins. Precious memories were made while growing up in Waycross, where
friendships were formed and cherished throughout his life. He attended Waycross High School and The Bolles School,
Jacksonville, FL, where he won the state singles tennis tournament in the summer of 1944. After graduating, he followed his
buddies into the military, joining the army and serving in the Pacific and Occupation Forces in Japan. After the war, he returned
to his beloved hometown and attended Georgia Southwestern. He married “the prettiest girl in Waycross,” Mary Ruth Hinnant,
and moved across the Mason-Dixon Line to Philadelphia, PA, graduating from the Franklin School of Science and Arts. A man of
words and a vibrant spirit, the couple returned to the South and made their way back to where their story began, living in
Alabama, Florida and Georgia. “Tom” established the laboratory in the medical office of Dr McKee Hargrett, serving the
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community of Screven. He retired to his beloved Waycross where he divided his time between Fernandina Beach, FL, and
Fitzgerald. An avid sportsman, his hobbies and passions included golfing, tennis, long-distance walking, hiking, boating and metal
detecting. A lifelong student, he devoured the works of the “great masters,” and he enjoyed volunteering as a Civil War
historian and genealogist. In the spirit of his love for heritage, he was proud to become a member of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans. During his later years, he enjoyed the “good-ole-days” and was grateful for the opportunity for returning to “the best
of times” courtesy of Turner Classic Movies. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hinnant Wiggins, his sister, Francis
(Ewald) Head, parents Tom and Evelyn Wiggins, and nephew, Ronnie Head. He is survived by 1 daughter, Mary W. (Mack) Jones; 1
son, Thomas Lee (Bonnie) Wiggins III; 4 grandchildren, Marnie (Chris) Wingard, Kelli (Matt) Audet, April Wiggins, Jason
(Bittany) Wiggins; 6 great-grandchildren, Hannah Ruth and Camden Wingard, Braden and Addisyn Aiken, Madelyn and Mason
Wiggins; 1 nephew, G. Thomas (Karen) Head; 1 cousin and dear friend, Clyde Bailey; great-nephews, Tom, Jeffrey and Bernard
Head; and a brother-in-law, J. L. Hinnant. A celebration of life was held in his home on Cowee Mountain in Franklin, NC. A
graveside service will be Saturday, Sept. 3, at Bosque Bella Cemetery, Fernandina Beach, FL with military honors also conducted.
Funeral arrangements are provided by Macon Funeral Home and Oxley Heard Funeral Home.
WIGGLESWORTH, John William Wigglesworth
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mr. John William Wigglesworth, 96, of Perry, FL, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
following an extended illness. Mr. Wigglesworth was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County where he worked as a Brick
Mason for many years. He was the son of the late William Wesley Wigglesworth and Annie Mae Denmark Wigglesworth. He was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. Mr. Wigglesworth was also a member of the Gideon’s and the Taylor County
Senior Citizens Center. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports, especially wrestling and Gator Football, hunting, fishing,
and reminiscing about family and Taylor County history. Mr. Wigglesworth was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Oglesby
Wigglesworth in 2003, and a daughter, Johnel Wigglesworth in 1958. He is survived by, 3 sons, William “Billy” Wigglesworth, and
wife Mae, of Valdosta, GA, Joe Bartow (Zona) Wigglesworth, of Tallahassee, and James Harvey Wigglesworth, of Barnesville,
GA, 2 daughters, Faye (Lewis) Warren, of Melrose, FL, and Vivian (Bob) Sheffield, of Perry, 2 brothers, Lester Wigglesworth,
of Gainesville, and Clyde (Kathy) Wigglesworth, of Jacksonville, FL, 1 sister, Hazel (F.J.) Beverly, and husband Beverly, of
Waycross, GA, 24 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Wigglesworth will be Tuesday January 5, 2010 in the sanctuary of First Baptist
Church of Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home.
WIGGINS, David Wayne Wiggins
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Mr. David Wayne Wiggins, 69, of Perry, FL, passed away Friday March 2, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.
Mr. Wiggins was born March 31, 1942 in Jackson, MS to the late Albert Moore Wiggins, and the late former Etha Elizabeth
Williams. He was raised in Forest, MS and moved from Baton Rouge, LA to Perry, FL in 1967. Mr. Wiggins was a veteran of the
U.S. Air Force and served in the Berlin crisis. He retired as a wood prep manager from Buckeye in 2000 after 33 years of
service. Mr. Wiggins was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. He was a longtime member of the Perry Elks Lodge and
a former member of the American Forestry Association. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts for many years. In his spare
time he enjoyed reading and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Tullos Wiggins, of Perry, one brother, Dr.
Robert Gene Wiggins, of Hattiesburg, MS, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Wiggins
will be Monday March 5, 2012 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home. Interment will take place in Merchants Cemetery in Raleigh, MS on Wednesday March 7, 2012. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
WIGGINS, Hazel Newell Wiggins
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 11, 1966)
Hazel Newell Wiggins, age 47, of Rt 3, Quitman, GA died Monday at Brooks County Hospital of a heart attack. She was born and
reared in Madison County and was a member of the Hickory Head Baptist Church. She had lived in Brooks County about fifteen
years. She is survived by her husband, Phillip D. Wiggins; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Newell of Cherry Lake; a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Borm of Torrance, CA; three brothers, Waldron Newell, of Nashville, TN; William Newell, of Eureka, CA; and Charles
Newell of New York. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Hickory Head Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
WIGGINS, Lambert Dewitt Wiggins
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing December 15, 2010)
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Lambert Dewitt Wiggins, 87, passed away in Pensacola, FL on December 4, 2010 while visiting family. Dewitt had been living in
Lee for the past six-years. After 64-years of marriage, his wife, Edna, passed away in June of 2010. Dewitt was born in
Conecuh County, AL. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. After 25-years of employment, he retired from
Monsanto in 1980. Dewitt was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time, he enjoyed
fishing, gardening, watching baseball, and drinking vanilla milkshakes. He also truly enjoyed spending time with his three
children, 10 grandchildren (Jay Daniel, Nicole Roddenberry, Mandy Francis, David Michael Wiggins, Katie Wernette, Richie
Wiggins, Lenny Galbraith, Allen Galbraith, Butch Galbraith, & Jackie Akers), and 18 great-grandchildren. Dewitt was preceded
in death by his wife, Edna Cross Wiggins; parents, Samuel J. and Etta Brown Wiggins; and eight siblings. He is survived by his
three children, David Wiggins (wife JoeAnn) of Madison, Roy Wiggins (wife Rebecca) of Pensacola, and Rhonda Galbraith
(husband Frank) of Lee. He is also survived by a brother, Elton Wiggins, and a sister, Cora Booker. Funeral services were held on
December 9, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Pensacola, Florida, with interment following at the Pleasant Home
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The Patriot Guard honored Dewitt's service to his country by providing a motorcycle escort
for the funeral procession and US Naval Officers presented his oldest son, David L. Wiggins, with an American Flag. A 48-star
flag that was presented to Dewitt's family following his brother's death during WWII was also displayed at the service. The
family wishes to thank Big Bend Hospice for their care and kindness for Dewitt and his wife during the past year. They would
also like to thank Covenant Hospice of Pensacola for their assistance and care on December 4, 2010.
WIGGINS, Lannie Doyle Wiggins
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 12, 2006)
Lannie Doyle Wiggins, 58, died Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2006). Funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at The Sanctuary in Dublin.
Burial will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery at 3 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Walt Byrd, the Rev. Gregg Soles and Terry Griffis
will officiate. He was born in Thomas County, the son of the late Rev. Lannie Wiggins and the late Rev. Clara Cross Wiggins. He
served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 until 1970, serving three tours of duty in the Vietnam War where he received a Combat
Action Ribbon and a Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was actively involved in the Church of God for 50 years and was instrumental in
the development and growth of the Dublin Church of God until 1996 when he became one of the founders of The Sanctuary of
Dublin. He was president of the building committee, served on the administrative deacon board and served as director of the
Dodge County Prison Ministry for three years. He was a servant in many capacities of the church including teaching, preaching,
evangelism, outreach ministry, visitation and pastoral care. He was to have been ordained into the ministry in a ceremony at The
Sanctuary on Jan. 29. He was among the first hired at SP Newsprint, (formerly Southeast Paper) and was a faithful, dedicated
employee for 27 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Wiggins, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Wayne Wiggins. He
will be remembered as a loving husband, father and "Big Papa." He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jean Wiggins, of Dublin;
two daughters and sons-in-law, SunDee and Scott Burgess, of Dublin, and Autumn and J.R. Fitch, of Chattanooga, Tenn.;
grandchildren, Taylor and Hailey Brooke Burgess; two sisters, Nadre (Belton) Thompkins and Delores (Bo) Deen, both of Baxley;
a brother, Nathan (Jane) Wiggins, of Colquitt; his mother-in-law, Addie Crews, of Blackshear; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Pat Ford, Johnny Bayto, Roger Fitch, Bradley Wiggins, Gene Thompkins, Ronnie Wiggins, Evan Wiggins and
Shawn Griffis. Honorary escort will include Donnie Spires, Ray Duck, Terry Lastinger, Ralph Mullis, Kenny Wiggins, Max Farmer,
Chuck Miller, Charles Wiggins, Scott Burgess and J.R. Fitch. The family will receive friends at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home
today, from 5 until 8 p.m. Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the local arrangements.
WIGGINS, Nonie Wiggins
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 24, 1964)
Nonie Wiggins, age 79, died Thursday in a Monticello nursing home. Mrs. Wiggins was a native of Brooks County, GA and was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben and Missouri Jarvis. She had lived most of her life in Brooks County and was a
member of Concord Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband George W. Wiggins, of Madison and a n umber of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday in Old Columbia Primitive Baptist Church at Nankin, GA with interment in Old
Columbia Cemetery.
WIGGINS, Robert Hardee Wiggins
(Abstracted from the Suwannee Democrat (Live Oak, FL) - Wednesday, July 18, 2012)
Robert Hardee Wiggins, 88, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Lake City,
FL.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1923 in Madison, Florida, the son of late Eddie David Wiggins and Idella Waldo Wiggins. Robert
was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.
He attended school in Madison County, Florida. He served in World War II.
After his discharge, he was employed and retired from Suwannee Packing.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years,
Lucille Roundtree Wiggins and two sons, Eddie D. (Janice) Wiggins and Timothy (Fabray) Wiggins, Sr.; seven grandchildren; four
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great-grandchildren and a host of devoted nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 411 Parshley Street, Live Oak, Florida.
Udell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WIGGINS, Royce Jackson Wiggins
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Echols County Echo, January 25, 2012)
Royce Jackson Wiggins, 75, of Echols County passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at home. He was born on March 22,
1936 in Tifton to the late Homer D. and Hattie King Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was a Baptist and retired from Packaging Corporation
of America in 1998 after more than 30 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family who loved him very much and
many friends with whom he spent much time hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Juanita Stone Wiggins
of Echols County, four daughters and three sons-in-law, Brenda Branson of Brunswick, GA., Sandra and Jerry Hendley of
Valdosta, Carol and Chuck Fulwood of Echols Co., Michelle and Ezekiel Cumbess of Lake Park; his grandchildren, Christie Luke
and David Hodges, Jr., Kacie Hendley, Amber Hughes, Elizabeth Wisenbaker, Candice Branson, Brock Cumbess, greatgrandchildren, Lee Hodges, Bryan Luke, A.J. Hughes, Kaylee Luke, Dalyce Quinn, Charles Lee Hughes, Lukace Branson; two
sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Rufus Hayes, Cynthia and Donnie Miller all of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers and sistersin-law, Bennie and Ellen Wiggins of Marquand, Mo., Jim and Jean Wiggins of Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 in the McLane Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Carlton Allen. Burial followed
in the Carter Cemetery in Echols County. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. McLane
Lakewood Funeral Home of Lake Park.
WIGGINS, Ruby Lee Peacock Wiggins
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 3, 2005)
Ruby Lee Peacock Wiggins, 77, died Sunday (Oct. 2, 2005) morning at Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was a native
and lifelong resident of Pierce County and the Waycross area. She was employed as a nurse's aide and speech therapist at
Baptist Village for 18 years. She was a member of the Pierce County Homemakers and was active in Bible Heritage Church. She
was the daughter of the late James Rance Peacock and Vicy James Peacock. She was the wife of the late Willis Bryant Wiggins.
She was also preceded in death by five sisters and brothers, Eula Mae Dixon, Lester, Omar and Oden Peacock, and Catherine
Peacock. She is survived by her daughter, Vicy Carroll (husband John), of Valdosta; her son, Bryant Wiggins (wife Terri), of
Waycross; a grandson, Jonathon Bryant Carroll, of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Bible Heritage Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. today at
Music Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
WIGGLESWORTH, Donald Lee Wigglesworth, Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Donald Lee Wigglesworth, Sr., age 45, passed away on March 7, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born in Perry, Florida.
Coming from Wildwood, Florida, he had lived in Tallahassee since 1993. Mr. Wigglesworth was a member of First Baptist Church
in Wildwood, and worked as a Masonry Foreman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Survived by his father; Joe
“Bartow” Wigglesworth and step-mother; Zona Wigglesworth of Tallahassee, Florida, his mother; Lillian Wigglesworth of
Wildwood, FL, (2) sons; Donald Lee Wigglesworth Jr. of Denver, CO, Tyler Wigglesworth of Tallahassee, FL, brother; Joe
Wigglesworth Jr. of Wildwood, FL, step-brother; Loyd Hawkins and wife Donna of Tallahassee, FL, sister; Angela Hannah-Perez
and husband Ray of Tallahassee, FL, step-sister; Kimberly Baker and husband Jack of Tucson, AZ, special childhood friend; Hoss
Hacker of Wildwood, FL, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home on Friday, March 11, 2011.
WIGGS, Henry A. Wiggs, III
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010)
Services for Sgt. Henry A. “Wimpy” Wiggs, III, age 74, of Dublin, GA will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Townsend Brothers
Funeral Home. Mr. Wiggs was born in Douglas, GA to the late Henry Asa Wiggs, Sr. and the late Frances Evans Wiggs. He was
class president of the Coffee County High School Class of 1954. He attended South GA College and was a graduate of GA
Southern College. Mr. Wiggs was a member of the Dublin Moose Lodge and was a Mason. He served in the GA National Guard and
in the U.S. Army and was retired from the GA State Patrol. Mr. Wiggs loved rotating from his home in Dublin to his beloved
place at Dallas Bluff on the GA Coast. He loved fishing and traveling with family and friends, and his humor and wit will be
missed by all. Mr. Wiggs died Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Connie (Danny) Lewis of
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Statesboro; 2 grandchildren: Brianna Lewis and Sterling Lewis both of Statesboro; and 1 sister and brother-in-law: Ginger
(Baldwin) Millen of Albany. The Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers.
WILBIK, Walter J. Wilbik
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 25, 1957)
Walter J. Wilbik, age 72, died Monday October 21 in a Thomasville hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Wilbik had been
living in Madison County 33 years, and was engaged in the poultry business. He was a native of Brala, Poland and came to this
country in 1914. He was affiliated with the Catholic Church. Survivors are nieces and nephews. Funeral services by Beggs
Funeral Home are scheduled for Saturday.
WILBIK, Walter S. Wilbik
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 5, 1965)
Walter S. Wilbik, age 75, passed away Tuesday March 2nd in the Madison hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Wilbik was
born in Poland the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbik. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and had
lived here for many years. One daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Abney of Hamilton, Ohio and two sons, Chester Wilbik of Kenosha and
Edward Wilbik of Louisiana. Funeral arrangements will be announced when the family arrives.
Elmer’s notes: The obituary did not give a place of burial – from the Madison County Burial Records of Oak Ridge Cemetery we
find a Walter S. Wilbick (Note spelling deference) born 1888 died 1965. This may be this gentleman.
WILCOX, Claudia Lee McGauley Wilcox
(Abstracted from the 4 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A beautiful life came to a close as Mother Claudia Lee McGauley Wilcox, age 74, of Blackshear, died Saturday (July 30, 2016) at
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She was born the fourth child of 10 children to the late Jacob Wesley and Nellie Mae
Ladler McGauley in Blackshear on Jan. 16, 1942. Preceded her in death other than her parents are two siblings: one brother,
Thomas Lee McGauley Sr., and a sister, Dorothy Nelle Smith. She received her education from New Hope Elementary School
and Lee Street High School of Blackshear. In 1956, she met and married the late Lloyd Williams and moved to Buffalo, NY
where she resided for 10 years. Later she moved back to Blackshear, and in 1987 she met and married J.W. Wilcox, and this
became her permanent resident until her passing. At an early age, she joined Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church where she
served as a dedicated choir member. In 1984 Claudia received the Lord as her personal Savior at Mt. Moriah House Of God
Saints in Christ in Jacksonville, FL. She later became a dedicated member of New Heaven House Of God Saints in Christ which
was founded by her sister the late Pastor Dorothy McGauley Smith. She remained a faithful and active member performing
numerous duties. She was appointed as the church Mother. She loved children and loved assisting others. She worked for more
than 30 years employed as a bus driver for the Pierce County Board of Education. It was always her desire to provide for her
three children without public assistance. She worked multiple jobs including transporting patients for Logisticare, delivering for
the Meals on Wheels Program and the Slash Pine Community Center. “Mama Claudia” leaves precious memories to her family, her
children, Rhonda Michelle (Lee) Howard and Ansolette Tranelle (Paul D. Sr.) Kellam both of Jacksonville, FL, Timothy Dewan
(Natalie) Wallace of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Lee Antonio (Marquita) Howard, Johnny Elisha (Dorothy) Howard, Shawntrina
Oreal Howard, Paul D. Kellam Jr., Kayla P. Kellam, Kiley M. Kellam, all of Jacksonville, FL; Krystal Marie Moya, Ashley Alissa
Wallace, Norah Sky Wallace, Malachai Wallace, all of Tampa, FL; great-grandchildren, Tiarra, Jaliyah, Josiah, Joshua,
Evangeline, Leia, all of Jacksonville, FL; siblings: James Donell (Annette) McGauley Sr., Marion (Terrie) McGauley Sr., Jimmy
Dell (Lisa) McGauley Sr., Belinda McGauley (Cecil) Jones, Edmund Terrell McGauley Sr., all of Blackshear; Bobbie McGauley Pope
of Homestead, FL, Debra McGauley Gallashaw of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Saturday at the Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 617 Blackwell St., Waycross. Interment will follow in
the Oakland Cemetery. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral of Blackshear is in Charge of all arrangements.
WILCOX, Kelnee Kirkland Wilcox
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 22 August 2011)
Kelnee Kirkland Wilcox, age 36 of Nicholls, passed way August 11, 2011, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Wilcox was
born August 13, 1974, in Douglas to the late Sidney and Hazlene Wilcox. Survivors include one brother, Delnee (Jennifer)
Wilcox of Nicholls; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives. Graveside services were Sunday, August 14, 2011, in the
Saginaw Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saginaw Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WILCOX, Lewis Daniel Wilcox
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 June 2011)
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Lewis Daniel Wilcox died May 29, 2011. Uncle Lewis, as he was affectionately called, gave his life to Christ at an early age. He
was drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge, he later moved to Brooklyn, NY, where he met and married Cecelia Wilcox.
To this union 2 children were born, a son, Lionel Gary, and a daughter, Latore Cecelia. Mr. Wilcox later retired from New York
City Transit Authority. During the mid-1990’s, he relocated back to Douglas. Mr. Wilcox will be remembered for his warm smile,
his willingness to help others, and his tenderness. Most of all, he will be remembered as a man who loved his family and friends,
and who truly loved the Lord. You could not visit him without watching the Animal Channel and listening to him preach the gospel
in his own way. Mr. Wilcox would always insist that you have a cookie and/or a piece of peppermint candy. Survivors include 1
son, Lionel G. Wilcox; 1 daughter, Latore C. (David) Wilcox-Pryor; 3 grandchildren, Tanisha, Brandon, and Alicia; 6 great
grandchildren; 3 sisters, Rubie Lee Miller of Jacksonville, FL, Bernice Crockett of Columbus, OH, and Ruth Delaughter of
Detroit, MI; 1 sister-in-law, Madie Wilcox of Douglas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral
services were Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Hightower Memorial Temple. Interment followed in Sunnyside Cemetery in Bridgetown.
Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WILCOX, Susie Wilcox
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate March 28th, 2012)
Susie Wilcox, 82, of Lakeland passed away Friday March 23, 2012 in the South Georgia Medical Center Valdosta, GA after a
brief illness. She was born February 16, 1930 in Gainesville, GA to the late Alvin Grover and Mary Frances O’Kelly Nix. Along
with her parents she is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church in
Lowndes County GA. She is survived by her husband Gus Wilcox of Lakeland, 1 daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Ronnie of
Baxley of Fairmont, NC, 1 son and daughter-in-law Charles Edward and Jeannie Wilcox of Lumberton, NC; 4 grandchildren,
Meredith Storms, Jennifer Stefanko, Will Baxley, and Lucus Baxley; 1 great-granddaughter Madeline Stefanko; 1 sister Geneva
Conine of Lakeland and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was Monday March 26, in the Lakeland Chapel of
Music Funeral Services and burial was in Greenlawn cemetery in Lakeland.
WILCOX, Thomas Edward Wilcox
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 8 July 2013)
Thomas Edward “T.E.” Wilcox, age 94, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Wilcox was born May 28,
1919 in Jeff Davis County to the late Thomas Arthur Wilcox and the late Missie Creamer Wilcox. He was a school bus driver,
drove a rolling store for Woodard Grocery Store, worked in the Florida Shipyard and was a retired farmer. He was an active
member of Philadelphia Baptist Church serving as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years. He was preceded in
death by his wives, Dowretha Ellis Wilcox, Jackie Campbell Wilcox and Pauline Tanner Wilcox, son, Eddie Joe Wilcox; sister,
Lucille Hutchinson; and brother, Rev. James Wilcox. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Fay (Howard) Ray of
Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) Martin, Parker Ray, Chris Wilcox, Eric (Patty) Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Madison
Martin, Harper Lee, Natalie Martin, Jack Martin, Emily Wilcox and Abby Wilcox; several step-children and grandchildren;
brothers, Odis Wilcox, Raleigh Wilcox, and Theo Wilcox all of Hazlehurst and B. F. Wilcox of Holy Hill, FL; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral Services were Thursday, June 27, 2013at Philadelphia Baptist Church. Interment followed in Palms
Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home.
WILCOXSON, Mr. A. J. Wilcoxson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 29, 1941)
Word reached here this week of the death in Wabash, Indiana, last Friday night of Mr. A. J. Wilcoxson. Funeral services were
held Monday at Wabash. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxson lived in Madison for a number of years and went north only a few months ago
on account of Mr. Wilconson’s health. The deceased had a large number of friends here who esteemed him for his fine
character and friendly disposition.
WILCOXSON. Martha E. Wilcoxson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 15, 1946)
Mrs. Martha E. Wilcoxson, who made her home in Madison for many years, died in Wabash, IN Thursday night, February 28 th,
after an illness of only thirty minutes. She is survived by a son and a daughter, as well as by grandchildren.
WILD, Katherine Deneen Wild
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 26, 2011)
Katherine Deneen Wild, age 47, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at home in Pinetta. Graveside Funeral services will be 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 – 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home. She was
born in Jacksonville, FL and lived most of her life in Pinetta. She loved fishing, camping and taking care of others. She loved her
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grandchildren. She was a member of Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department, and was a certified First Responder. She is survived by
two daughters: Ashley Paz of Pinetta and Sarah Elizabeth Wild of Valdosta; one brother Bennie (Hazel) Johnson of Pinetta;
four grandchildren: Jose Orlando Paz, Christina Alisa Deneen Paz, Robert Lee Paz and Zachary Noel Paz,
WILDER, Alice Wilder
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 18, 1966)
Alice Wilder, age 77, died at the Madison hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church near Mayo with burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Wilder was a native of Madison County and
lived in Lafayette County most of her life. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Beaulah Mae Sessions of Mayo; Mrs. Frances
Yates of Jacksonville; and Mrs. Annie Maude McCullers of St. Mary’s, GA; eight sons, Clifford of Jacksonville; Cleo of Perry;
Wilson and Morris both of St. Mary’s, GA; Durward and Lawton both of Winter Haven; Foye of Madison; and Charles of Bartow;
one sister, Mrs. Annie Thomas of Mayo; 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
WILDER, Mr. C. E. Wilder
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 29, 1948)
Mr. C. E. Wilder, age 86 years and nine months, passed away Friday at the Madison County Memorial Hospital where he had been
a patient for several weeks following a prolonged illness. Mr. Wilder was a former resident of Sylvester, GA. He came to
Madison six years ago when, after the death of his wife, Mrs. Clemmie Wilder, he retired to make his home with his daughter,
Miss Bennie F. Wilder, Home Demonstration Agent of Madison County. Survivors besides Miss Wilder are another daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Jackson, of West Palm Beach; one son, Roy Wilder, of Albany, GA; seven grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Baptist Church in Sylvester ad interment was in the family lot there.
Mr. Wilder was born in Dougherty County, GA, the son of a pioneer Georgia family. He was engaged in farming and mercantile
business until his retirement. He was married to Miss Clemmie Cochran, of Camilla, GA, who preceded him in death.
WILDER, Edith Lorraine Wilder
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Edith Lorraine Wilder, 81, of Perry, FL passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at her daughters’ home in Shady Grove.
Edith was born May 27, 1931 in Scanlon, FL, to Mr. Stephen Owen Raulerson, Jr. and Jennie Lorraine Whitfield Raulerson. She
enjoyed basketball and bowling. She was a past member of the Perry Grocery Bowling Company, and was a member of the Perry
Elks Lodge #1851. She sang in the choir at Foley Church. Edith was a member of Southside Baptist Church previously known as
Foley Baptist Church, in Perry. She is survived by (2)daughters, Teresa Heartsfield (Joe), of Shady Grove, FL, Kathy F. WilderHudson (Earl), of Mexico Beach, FL. (4) sons, James C. Wilder (Robin), Mexico Beach, FL. Terry G. Wilder of Perry, Mike F.
Wilder of Perry, Mitchell W. Wilder (JoAnn), of Wewahitchka, FL, a brother Leland V. Raulerson of Keaton Beach, a sister
Evelyn R. Neely of Perry, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces
and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, Stephen Owen Raulerson and Jennie Lorraine Whitfield Raulerson, her
husband Willie James Wilder, a grandson David Heartsfield, (3) brothers, Stephen O. Raulerson, III, Dwight M. Raulerson,
Richard A. Raulerson. Services will be held Friday, December 14, 2012 at Southside Baptist Church, Perry, Florida. Interment
will follow in Hendry Cemetery in Shady Grove.
WILDER, Frederick Carl Wilder
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL January 21st, 2014)
Frederick Carl Wilder, 91, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Hale Wilder. The funeral
service was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the First Baptist Church Monticello. Burial with Military Honors were held at
Roseland Cemetery. Mr. Wilder loved his country, his family and his God. His strong faith was prominent in his life. He shared
his faith even in the last few days of his life at the hospital to his doctors and nurses. Gifts may be made in memory of Mr.
Wilder to First Baptist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Monticello, FL 32344. Mr. Wilder was born in Wausau, WI on November
30, 1922. He was in the United States Army during World War II serving in the Pacific Theater. At the conclusion of the war,
he began working with Florida Power Corporation as a Pole Climber and eventually worked his way up to Northern Region Stores
Manager. He retired from Florida Power Corporation with over 40 years of service, most of which was spent in Monticello. He
was active in First Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and playing bass guitar in the Music Ministry. He
is also survived by his son, Freddie N. (Terry) Wilder, of Tallahassee. Mr. Wilder is survived by 4 grandchildren: Shannon
Wilder, of Tallahassee; Erin (Shane) Remy, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Nathan (Amber) Wilder, of Orlando, FL and Ben Wilder, of
Nashville, TN; 8 great-grandchildren include Abigail, Ainsley, Ava, and Addison Remy; and Reese, Macey, Lexie, and Daisy
Wilder.
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WILDER, Imogene Hodnett Wilder
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 16 February 2011)
Imogene Hodnett Wilder, age 87, died Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Lake Park of Madison Nursing Home. A graveside
ceremony was held Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Macedonia Cemetery. She was born on June 11, 1923 to the late Joel M. and
Emma Hodnett in Wadley, AL. Mrs. Wilder was a member of the First Baptist Church in Madison, FL. She was a wonderful
homemaker who enjoyed sewing, painting and made gorgeous quilts. She is survived by 1 son, Eugene (Diana) Wilder; 1 daughter
Sharon Fletcher, as well as her grandchildren, Charles (Jill) Wilder, Jennifer Wilder (Chris) Harrigan, Jason Fletcher, Lori
Fletcher (Tim) Anglin and Christopher Newhouse, and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big
Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL. 32308. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILDER, James Cline Wilder
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 3 June 2016)
Mr. James Cline Wilder, age 65, passed away Friday June 3, 2016 at his home in Beacon Hill, FL. James was born September 7,
1950 in Foley, Florida to Willie James Wilder and Edith Raulerson Wilder. James was a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served
our country in the United States Army. James was of the Baptist Faith and loved working, fishing, hunting and the Florida
Gators. He also enjoyed watching old movies. James was preceded in death by his parents Willie James Wilder and Edith
Raulerson Wilder and his brother Michael Wilder. He is survived by his wife of 5 years Mrs. Robin Leigh Wilder; children Jamie
Newberry, Clay (Nicole) Wilder and stepson Jimmy Gibson; grandchildren Jacob and Jonah Newberry and Guy Gibson; great
grandchildren Alba and Ezra Newberry, and his aunt Evelyn Neely; 2 sisters Teresa (Joe) Heartsfield and Kathy Wilder; 2
brothers Terry and Mitchell Wilder as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Wednesday, June 8,
2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
WILDER, Michael F. Wilder
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Michael F. “Sparky” Wilder, 59, of Perry, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at his residence in Perry. Michael was born January 28,
1954 in Perry, FL, to Willie James and Edith (Raulerson) Wilder. Mike was of the Baptist Faith. He was a veteran of the United
States Navy spanning a 4 year enlistment as a gunner's mate. Mike was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing also. He was a likable
man that would do anything for you if he could. He was deeply loved by his family, and enjoyed cutting wood and sitting by the
fire with them. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Willie James Wilder and the former Edith Lorraine Raulerson. He is
survived by his sisters Teresa (Joe) Heartsfield of Shady Grove, and Kathy Wilder of Perry; his brothers James (Robin) Wilder
of Mexico Beach, Terry Wilder of Perry, and Mitchell (JoAnn) Wilder of Mexico Beach; his aunts Mrs. Evelyn Neeley and Mrs.
Jimmie Lee Raulerson both of Perry; a host of nieces and nephews also survive him. A memorial service will be on Saturday,
August 3, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church in Perry. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WILDER, Michael Frey Wilder
(Abstracted from the July 17, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Michael Frey Wilder, 55, of Waycross, died Tuesday (July 16, 2013) at Hospice Satilla House after a short illness. He was born
in Waycross to the late Frey and Lois Fanelli Wilder and lived here all of his life. He worked for Ware County 911 Center for
many years. Survivors include one daughter, Winter Wilder, of Jacksonville, FL; one grandson, Robbie Salinas, of Waycross; two
sisters, Sandra Flesh, of Pine Harbor, and Nancy Rio, of Waycross; one aunt, Betty Wilder, of Waycross; one niece, Ashleigh
Hames, of Bluffton, SC; two nephews, Matt Rio, of Greensboro, NC, and Blake McIntyre, of Atlanta; and eight great-nieces and
nephews. A graveside service was to be held this morning, Wednesday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice Satilla House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
WILDES, Carol Arney Wildes
(Abstracted from the 23 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Carol Arney Wildes, age 65, of Waycross, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born
in Montgomery, AL, to the late Charles Dewey and Margaret Avo Ellis Arney. She lived in Waycross for most of her life where
she worked at Shoney’s Restaurant for many years. Survivors include 3 sons, Joey (Brandy) Melton, Chuck (Angie) Melton and
Randy (Becky) Melton all of Waycross; 1 brother, Ross (Donna) Arney of Waycross; nine grandchildren, Seth Melton, Tristan
Melton, Jordan (Mikey) Meeks, Ally Melton, Ashley (Amanda) Chamber, Walt Mitchell, Christian (Nate) Lee, Sharon Elizabeth
Justice and Donovan Drury; several great-grandchildren; one niece, Chris Arney, of Waycross; one nephew, Bill (Risa)Arney of
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Alma. A graveside memorial service will be Friday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
WILDES, Debra King Wildes
(Abstracted from the September 23, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Debra “Debbie” King Wildes, age 41, died suddenly Friday (Sept. 19, 2014) at her residence in Folkston. She was a native of
Waycross, who lived most of her life in Folkston where she formerly worked as a housekeeper for Hilliard Nursing Home. She
attended Rehobeth Christian Fellowship. She was the wife of the late Michael Earnest Wildes Sr. Survivors include 4 children,
Michael (Brandy) Wildes Jr., of Waycross, Christina (Aaron) Cox, of Waycross, Robert (Miranda) King, of Folkston, and Tommy
Corbitt, of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Shyanne Corbitt, Natalie Cox, Matthew Wildes and Autumn Wildes; her parents, Milton
Eugene King and Mary Alice Lee King, of Folkston; 5 siblings, Teena (Joe) Morgan, of Folkston, Milton (Bev) King Jr., of Folkston,
James (Susan) King, of Folkston, Gene (Carma) King, of Locust Grove, and Jason (Lisa) King, of Folkston; and numerous nieces
and nephews. A funeral will be held Wednesday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Homeland Cemetery in
Folkston.
WILDES, Donald Wildes
(Abstracted from the 27 December 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)
Mr. Donald “D.L.” Wildes, age 80, of Douglas, GA, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, at his residence following an
extended illness. Mr. Wildes was born on January 1, 1936, in Jeff Davis County, GA, to the late Arnold Bogan Wildes and Daisey
Bell Edenfield Wildes Steptoe. Survivors include his wife, Lettie Wildes of Douglas, GA; two sons, Donald L. (Amanda) Wildes,
Jr. of Douglas, GA, and David (Kara) Wildes of Cordele, GA; four daughters, Wanda (Tad) Medders of Alma, GA, Gloria Mercer
of Alma, GA, Donna (Mickey) McIntosh of Blackshear, GA, and Telisa Carver of Hazlehurst, GA; three sisters, Merle Thomas of
Rossville, GA, Joyce Miles of Flintstone, GA, and Marjorie Seckinger of Springfield, GA; two brothers, Laverne Wildes of
Nicholls, GA, and Roger Wildes of Douglas, GA; twenty grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild;
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Wildes. Funeral services were Monday,
December 19, 2016, at Lone Hill Methodist Church. Interment followed at Lone Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Sims
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILDES, Edward L. Wildes
(Abstracted from the 23 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Edward L. Wildes, age 92, of Clermont, FL, passed away Thursday (Feb. 18, 2016). He is survived by his wife, Gloria; son, Gerald;
step-daughters, Hope Lamb, Cathy Mayberry and Sue Hausladen; his brother, Grady; along with other family and friends. He
loved his God, loved his family and loved his country. He lived a colorful and interesting life. Born in Waycross, he was raised on
a farm here, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served in three wars. He retired from the Navy and settled in Jacksonville, FL. He
never met a stranger and would tell stories to anyone who’d listen. Being predeceased by his first wife, Sue Nell, in 1995, he
would later be reunited in marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Gloria (“Dodie”), in a storybook romance and relocate to
Clermont in 2010. Due to restrictions on floral arrangements at Florida National Cemetery, the family requests donations made
in lieu of flowers to First United Methodist Church in Clermont, FL. Brewer and Sons Clermont Chapel is serving the family.
WILDES, Grady Wildes
(Abstracted from the 28 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Grady Wildes, age 89, died Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. The well-known
Waycrossan was born in Ware County to the late E. P. Wildes and Mary Willets Wildes. A Waycross High School graduate, he
served in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from CSX Railroad as a machinist. He was a prominent
member of Central Baptist Church. A deacon, Sunday School teacher and usher, he served for years at Calvary Baptist Church,
where he and his family worshiped. He often served on committees and held positions of leadership at Calvary and at Central.
For years he enjoyed playing recreation department church league softball, playing shortstop and other positions. A lifelong
sportsman and sports fan, he had a love for fishing and he followed team sports, including baseball and high school and college
football. During his youth, he was a bat boy for the Waycross Bears in the hey-day of minor league baseball. With the advent of
television, he enjoyed watching major league baseball and he became a Braves fan when the club moved to Atlanta. He was a big
supporter of Waycross High football and closely followed the 1960 and 1961 state championship seasons with great interest,
hardly missing any games, home and away. He was a family man who greatly enjoyed cookouts, “get-togethers” and family beach
vacations, and he was a positive role model within his extended family and a mentor to his many nieces and nephews. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters, three step-brothers and three step-sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Marceil Griffin Wildes, of Waycross; two children, Larry (Susan) Wildes of Jacksonville, FL, and
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Terry (Roger) Varnadore of Climax, Ga.; three grandchildren, Jody (Kirk La) Varnadore of Clifton, VA, Payton (Laura) Varnadore
of Warner Robins, and Joey Wildes of St. Petersburg, FL; three great-grandchildren, Payton La, Caleb Varnadore and Andrew
Varnadore; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, Central Baptist Church or a
charity of choice. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILDES, Jackson Eugene Wildes
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 4, 2009)
Mr. Jackson Eugene "Jacky" Wildes, age 66, of Alma died Monday night Monday, October 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in
Jacksonville after a short illness. He was a native of Clinch County but had lived in Alma since 1957. He was son of the late
Eugene Fleming Wildes and Josie Landen Wildes. Jacky was a farmer and in Agri-Business, was owner and operator of W & W
Farm Supply of Alma, Charter Member and past president of Young Farmers, member and past president of the Bacon County
Industrial Development Authority, listed in Who’s Who for Outstanding American Young Men. Jacky was a member of Corinth
Free Will Baptist Church but attended the Alma First Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Marie Dixon Wildes of
Alma; a son, Jack Wildes and wife Tami of Alma; two daughters, Eve Thomas and husband Steve of Alma; Laura Murphy of
Midway, GA; a sister, Dolores Hall of Homerville; seven grandchildren, Justin Wildes, Andrew Wildes, Rae Thomas all of Alma,
Stephen Dubberly, Ty Thomas of Atlanta, Bradley Dubberly of Blackshear, Maggie Thomas of Douglas; also two greatgrandchildren, Kendal Dubberly, Jackson Dubberly of Blackshear. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 2009, at the
Alma First Baptist Church Interment will follow in Corinth Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge
of all the arrangements.
WILDES, James Otis Wildes Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 16, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR - James Otis "Jim" Wildes Jr., 72, died late Saturday evening (May 13, 2006) at the VA Medical Center in
Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Born in Boston, MA, he had lived in Pierce County since 1973. He attended high
school in Kennebunk, ME prior to joining the service. He was a retired United States Air Force master sergeant with 22 years
of service and had recently retired as an independent truck driver. He was a member of the Kings Bay Moose Lodge No. 2418
and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He was also an avid golfer and member of the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. He
was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge No. 369 and was a past commander of the American Legion Post 181. He was the son
of the late James Otis Sr. and Edith Anderson Wildes and was also preceded in death by a son, Jay William Wildes, and by a
sister, Caroline Ruth Wildes. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Dorothy Dixon "Dottie" Wildes, of Blackshear; one
daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Hebert, of Montgomery, MA; two stepdaughters and a step-son-in-law, Terri Dobson
and Bonnie and Billy King, all of Middleburg, FL; one sister, Susan Wildes Turner, of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren, Cory,
Wendy, Keith, Jeremy, Kyle, Thomas and Ben; one great-grandchild, John; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
memorial service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 at Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Burial will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
WILDES, John Elmer Wildes
(Abstracted from the August 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
SGM John Elmer “Poppy to his great-grandchildren” Wildes, age 82, of Locust Grove, passed away Saturday (Aug. 9, 2014). He
was born in Waycross, the son of the late James Elmer Wildes and Margaret Viola Ammons Wildes. He was also preceded in
death by a step-mother, Myrtie Wildes, sisters, Sarah Scruggs and Adria Smith, and brothers, Jim Wildes and Jack Wildes. He
served his country in the U.S. Army for 30 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 144 and Gold Wing Road Riders
Association. He owned and operated Exterior Pride Home Improvements after retiring from the Army. He enjoyed collecting
Hess trucks, spending time with his family, traveling the country on his Gold Wing with his wife and friends. Survivors are his
loving wife of 61-plus years, Peg Wildes, of Locust Grove; children, Jenny (Barry) Compton, of Fayetteville, and Beth (Phillip)
Dow, of Grantville; grandchildren, Ashley (Richie) McGouirk, of Locust Grove, Grant Dow, of Grantville, Andrew (Tiffany) Dow,
of Atlanta, Anthony Sealey, of Nashville, TN; 2 great-grandchildren, Tucker Dow, Brayden McGouirk; brothers, Mac (Cindy)
Wildes, of Port St. Lucie, FL, Griff (Artie) Wildes, of Waycross; 1 sister, Jean Thomas, of Clewiston, FL; and several nieces and
nephews. The funeral will be Thursday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park in
Fayetteville. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Haisten
Funeral Home of McDonough is serving the family.
WILDES, Leonard Martin Wildes
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(Abstracted from the 24 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The Rev. Leonard Martin Wildes (retired), age 82, of Waycross, died Tuesday (April 21, 2015) at home following an extended
illness. He was a native of Waycross and a direct descendant of John Wildes, a survivor of the Wildes Massacre of 1838. He
was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Wildes and Sarah Jane Nunez Wildes, grandparents, James Leonard
Wildes and Martha Malissa Dixon Wildes, step-grandmother, Maggie Tatum Wildes, Mose Barber and Amanda Jane Stanfield
Barber, his parents, Spencer Martin Wildes and Essie Ruth Barber Wildes, two sisters, Dorothy Jane (James B.) Roland and
Martha Ruth Taylor. He is survived by his wife Ina “Pinky” Ruth Steiner Wildes (Satilla Care Center); sister, Florris Wildes
Willis; 4 children, David Martin (Odalie) Wildes, of Norman, OK, Susan Inez (Randy) Ray, of Freeport, FL, Cynthia Gail Wildes,
of Becida, MN, John Daniel Wildes, of San Antonio, TX; and 2 step-children, Raeline (Brian) Nobels of Flower Mound, TX, and
Allen Steiner, of Clayton, NC; 5 granddaughters; 1 step-grandson; 3 great-grandsons and 6 great-granddaughters; 3 nieces,
Penny (Sherman) Justice, of Jacksonville, FL, Harriet Emily (Clint) Bowman and Nora Marie Willis, of Waycross; 1 nephew,
William Spencer Willis, of McDonough; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and many other relatives throughout the
area. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1949 at the age of 16, when he may have misinformed the Air Force of his date of birth,
which was brought to light and corrected in 1955. He began his military career as a private rifleman in the 221st Infantry
Division and retired from the Air Force in 1969 as an aircraft reciprocating engine mechanic with the rank of tech sergeant. He
was stationed at many bases around the world and USA including Guam, Okinawa, England, Illinois, Texas, Hawaii, New
Hampshire and California. He served during both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and was awarded many decorations, medals
and commendations including the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He
also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. After his military retirement, he lived in Texas and Minnesota before returning to
his native Waycross. He became a minister in the Methodist church and pastored at several churches, managed a food bank and
ministered to shut-ins. He loved airplanes and was a licensed pilot for many years. He also worked as an election poll supervisor
for Ware County. He had a beautiful bass voice and loved music and singing. He had a deep compassion for the needs of others
including a love for animals. At the time of his death, he had four cats, three of which were rescues, and a dog. He also had a
great sense of humor and loved to share stories of his life, and there was no topic that he didn’t have a story about! He was a
devout Christian and a member of New Hope Fellowship in Waycross. A memorial service will be held Sunday at New Hope
Fellowship, 522 Miles Still Road, Waycross. In lieu of flowers or food his family has requested that donations be made to the
Okefenokee Humane Society or New Hope Fellowship.
WILDES, Mary Elizabeth Wildes
(Abstracted from the 8 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Elizabeth Wildes, age 89, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Saturday (June 6, 2015) at Baptist Village
Retirement Communities following an extended illness. She was born in Everett City, GA but resided in Waycross most of her
life. She retired from Memorial Hospital in Waycross. She was a member of Winona Park United Methodist Church and the
Guiding Light Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Sojourners of the church, past president of the United
Methodist Women, and Sunday school teacher for many years. She simply loved to serve the Lord. She was a daughter of the
late Harry H. Roddenberry and Helen Crofton Roddenberry. She was married to the late Francis Lamar Wildes. She is survived
by two daughters, Helen Wildes (Jamie) Yates of Savannah; and Mary Beth Wildes (Will) Jeffords of Waycross; 1 son, Francis
Wildes Jr. (Betty Harris) of Brunswick; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Harry H. Roddenberry Jr., of
Jacksonville, FL. A graveside service will be Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery.
WILDES, Michael Earnest Wildes Sr.
(Abstracted from the October 26, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Michael Earnest Wildes Sr., 58, died Friday (Oct. 25, 2013) at his residence in Folkston following a long illness. He was a native
of Pierce County but had lived most of his life in Waycross before moving to Folkston in 2008. He was a former employee of Pet
Dairy in Waycross. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus Wildes and Dorothy Altman Wildes. He is survived by his
wife, Deborah King Wildes, of Folkston; 4 children, Michael (Brandy) Wildes Jr., of Waycross, Christina (Aaron) Cox, of
Waycross, Robert (Miranda) King, of Folkston, and Tommy Corbitt, of Waycross; and 4 grandchildren, Matthew Wildes, Autumn
Wildes, Chyanne Cox and Natalie Cox. A memorial service will be Sunday in the Music Funeral Home.
WILES, Malcum Earl Wiles
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Malcum Earl Wiles, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his residence in Perry. Mr. Wiles was born in Hardy,
Arkansas, on September 13, 1921 to the late Clydie Ozias Wiles and the late former Geniva Nickelson. He had lived in Perry
since 1942. Mr. Wiles was of the Baptist faith and was a farmer by trade. In his spare time he enjoyed coon hunting, and was a
baseball fan. He was preceded in death by (2) brothers, Raymond Wiles and Gordon Wiles. He is survived by his wife of 68
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years, Von Ceal Wiles and their 11 children, (8 boys and 3 girls), Earl Wiles, Robert Wiles, Billy Wiles, Mikey Wiles, Windell
Wiles, Sharon Wiles, Marilyn Wiles, Dawson Wiles, Dennis Wiles, Wallace Wiles, Sue Ann Wiles Roberson, (8) granddaughters,
Elaine Brickey, Lori W. Blue, Carol W. Wentworth, Amanda Wiles, Mackenzie Illescas, Tori Carmichael-Wiles, Ashlyn Wiles,
Heather Roberson, (11) grandsons, Christopher Floyd, Andrew “Andy” Wiles, Scott Wiles, Derick Wiles, Lee Wiles, Justin Wiles,
Brandon Wiles, Michael Wiles, Matthew Wiles, Jordan Wiles, Lance Roberson, (6) great-grand-daughters, Keeley Brickey,
Abigail Floyd, Michaela Floyd, Elizabeth Blue, Lilly Wiles, Courtney Dyer, (15) great grand-sons, Heath Wiles, William Blue,
Henry Blue, Daniel Wentworth, Caleb Wentworth, Aiden Wiles, Grant Wiles, Seth Wiles, Tucker Wiles, Cooper Wiles, Sawyer
Wiles, Conner Dyer, Maddox Wiles, Alex Reams, Trace Wiles, (1) great-great-grand-daughter, (1) Kendra Wiles, (1) great-great
grandson, Trenton Wiles, and (2) sisters, Oma Holt and Wilma Peeples. Graveside services will be held at Carlton Cemetery on
Thursday, November 8, 2012.
WILDES, Sarah Pauline Shuman Godwin Wildes
(Abstracted from the 8 July 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Sarah Pauline Shuman Godwin Wildes, age 96, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday morning (July 7, 2016) at
the Pierce County Nursing Home. Born in Blackshear, Jan. 4, 1920, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She worked at the
Spatola Shoe Factory for 20 years before getting her licensed practical nurse (LPN) degree and going to work for Baptist
Village where she worked until retiring in 1990. She was known for being an excellent seamstress and was a member of the Dixie
Union Homemakers Club where she was a recipient of the “Woman of the Year for Homemakers” award. She was a member of
Southgate Baptist Church where she had been in the Joy Sunday School class. She was a loving mother and grandmother who
enjoyed cooking and watching the Atlanta Braves. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Shuman and Pearl Tuten
Shuman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Godwin, her second husband, Ed Wildes, two sons, Roy
Godwin and Jim Godwin, a grandchild, Darlene Melton, two daughters-in-law, Sandy Godwin Heintz and Carolyn Godwin, and her
brother, William Shuman. Survivors include 2 daughters, Juan Anderson (Calvin Boyett) of Patterson, and Yvonne (Bob) Wishall
of Blackshear; 2 sons, R. L. Godwin of Blackshear, and Jerry Godwin of Merced, CA; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren;
numerous great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The
funeral will be Saturday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.
WILKERSON, Charles Wilkerson, Sr.
(Abstracted from the 3 August 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper
Apostle Charles Wilkerson, Sr. was born in Jacksonville, FL, on September 13, 1926. He was the second born of seven children
to the late Robert and Leola Wilkerson. He was educated in the Coffee County School System and later he continued his
education at Savannah State College under the GI Bill. The Chief Apostle joined the United States Air Force in 1945 and was
honorably discharged in 1948. On April 28, 1948, he married his soulmate and the love of his life, McLetha Williams Wilkerson.
With encouragement from his new bride, he attended a service led by Elder Preston Townsend where he accepted Christ on
July 4, 1950. The sermon that would forever change his life, “Why Die Like a Fool? Shortly after receiving salvation he
dedicated himself to ministry, which continued until the Lord called him home on July 18, 2016. His first church, the
organization known as the Freewill Holiness Church, was started in the spring of 1955 with 2 members: himself and his wife. The
next phase of his ministry was punctuated with advent of the Wilkerson Revival Party, then leading to the establishment of the
Deliverance Evangelistic Centers of Georgia. His fervent commitment to the service of the Lord led to the salvation and
deliverance of countless people, an unquantifiable number of miracles performed in addition to the establishment of churches all
across the southeastern region of this country. His work led him to the floor of the State House of Georgia, where he served
as Chaplain for a season of the Senate session. Upon completion of this service he was named by the Governed as Honorary Lt.
Colonel de Camp. In addition to being a great orator, he was also blessed with the gifts of the quill. Songwriting, poetry, novels,
musical compositions, cookbooks, and some of his works were published nationally and internationally. Some of his writings even
take residence in the United State Library of Congress. To the union of Charles and McLetha, six children were born. Four boys
and two girls. Serving God for 66 years, he raised all six of his children within his ministry. They played integral roles early on
and went on to hold important positions within his ministry as adults. On July 18, 2016, he was called from labor to reward
surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He went peacefully to join his loving wife McLetha and his son Charles, Jr., who
preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death, his siblings Johnnie Robert Wilkerson, Mable Moore, Ruby Lee Bowden, and
Lillian Wilkerson. He leaves to carry on his legacy, his children, Cecil L. (Sharon), a daughter-in-law Retha, Carletha Stephen C.
(Gina), Core Lynn Ron (adopted son), and Robert Stanley (Jilly); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, April (David), Kevin
(Mary), Charles III, Leslie, Siena (Ben), Vanessa (Kevin), Toi, Stephen, Brianna, Victor, Aaron, Bradley, Kelly, Brandon, Courtney,
Sydney, Kierra, Kahnice, Vanessa, Benjamin, Tyson, and Kevin; his twin siblings James (Margaret) and George (Maxine); in
addition to a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Savannah Deliverance
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Center in Savannah, GA. Interment followed at Hillcreast Abbey East. Adams Funeral Services was in charge of the
arrangements.
WILKERSON, Elzie Leighton Wilkerson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Elzie Leighton Wilkerson, age 79, of Valdosta, formerly of Adel, GA passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at South Georgia
Medical Center. He was born in Brooks County on August 21, 1934 to the late Willie Alaska Wilkerson and Arpie Parker. He
retired after more than 30 years from The Independent Life Insurance Company. He is also preceded in death by his wife
Virginia Wiggins Wilkerson, a brother Edward Wilkerson, and a sister Carrie King. Survivors include three sons Michael (Nanci)
Wilkerson of Tallahassee FL; Jerry (Debra) Wilkerson of Lakeland GA; Terry (Sylvia) Wilkerson of Sparks GA; grandchildren:
Randall Vereb Gainesville, FL; Chris Wilkerson Nashville, GA; Adam Wilkerson Fort Drum, NY; Jessica Griffis Homerville, GA;
Lee Wilkerson Adel, GA; Tamara Castleberry Hahira, GA; Brandon Lucas FT Campbell, KY; great-grandchildren: Paylin Wilkerson,
Emma Grace Wilkerson, Jaxon Wilkerson, Braden Castleberry, Brentley Castleberry, Brooks Castleberry, Haleigh Lucas, Carter
Lucas, Abby Lucas, Alex Lucas; and brother Meadows (Red) Wilkerson of Lexington, KY, and sister Betty Fisher of Portland, OR;
and several other family members. As per his wishes he will be cremated and a private service will be held at a later date. Music
Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving the Wilkerson family.
WILKERSON, Ella Mae Alligood Wilkerson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Ella Mae Alligood Wilkerson, 89, of Thomasville are Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Southside Baptist Church in Camilla
with interment at Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens and Cemetery in Early County. Mrs. Wilkerson died Feb. 13 at Archbold Hospital
in Thomasville. Born Oct. 25, 1922, in Hopeful, GA, she is the daughter of the late Lee Esker Lamb and Lethie Harrell Lamb. She
was married to James Robert Alligood, John Berry and Lester Wilkerson, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a florist
at Linda’s Flower Shop in Blakely. Active in the Golden Olympics, she taught aerobics at Cotton Point Apartments in Camilla. She
loved working with flowers, playing cards, working in her garden and was affectionately called "Gana" by her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Blanche Alligood Lastinger of Thomasville; two grandchildren, Mark Lastinger, Kimberly
Lastinger McCray and husband, Barry, all of Thomasville; great-grandchildren Megan Lastinger Conway and husband, Stephen;
Blake Lastinger, Laura McCray, William McCray; and siblings Louie Lamb, Frank Lamb Sr., Clyde Lamb Sharp and Annette Lamb
Rooks. She was preceded in death by siblings W.L. Lamb, Harold Lamb, Emory Lamb, Red Lamb and Felton Lamb.
WILKERSON, Mary Wilkerson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 21 August 2014)
Mary Wilkerson, age 76, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014, at her residence following an extended
illness. Ms. Wilkerson was born on January 19, 1938, in Willacoochee, GA to the late Henry Wilkerson and Maude Floyd
Wilkerson. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglas. She retired from SunTrust Bank with 34 years of service.
Survivors include 1 sister, Mattie Wilkerson of Douglas, GA; 9 nieces and nephews, Robert (Viveca) Parker of Glasco, KY; David
Randall Parker of Ft. Pierce, FL; John Daniel (Heather) Parker of Ft. Pierce, FL; Joan Lorraine (David) Roberts of Ft. Pierce, FL;
Stephen Austin (Kathy) Wilkerson of Axson, GA; Melinda (Stacy) Phillips of Douglas, GA; Marsha Carol (Wade) Purvis of
Douglas, GA; Traci Lynn (Shane) Tawzer of Tifton, GA; and Jason Emmett Wilkerson of Douglas, GA; 13 great nieces and
nephews, Amy Roberts Jones of Ft. Pierce, FL; Kelley Roberts Smith of Vero Beach, FL; Michael Wilkerson of Axson, GA;
Jessica Wilkerson of Douglas, GA; Courtney Grimes White of Axson, GA; Austin Grimes of Axson, GA; Brian Ray Bush of
Douglas, GA; Denton Phillips of Douglas, GA; Keller Phillips of Douglas, GA; Elisa Purvis of Douglas, GA; Elana Purvis of Douglas,
GA; Kinsley Tawzer of Tifton, GA; and Jonathon Thomas Parker of Ft. Pierce, FL; 7 great-great nieces and nephews, Taylor
Jones of Ft. Pierce, FL; Andy Jones of Ft. Pierce, FL; Max Smith of Vero Beach, FL; Natalie Smith of Vero Beach, FL; Brianna
Bush of Douglas, GA; Kaegan Bush of Douglas, GA; and Gage White of Axson, GA; and 1 sister-in-law, Esther Wilkerson of
Douglas, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Maude Wilkerson, sister, Minnie Wilkerson Parker, and two
brothers, Emmett Wilkerson and Virgil Wilkerson. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Sims Funeral
Home. Interment followed at Mora Baptist Church Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to a charity of your
choice.
WILKERSON, Patricia Diane Wilkerson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 October 2014)
Mrs. Patricia Diane Wilkerson, age 67, of Douglas, GA, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Wilkerson was born on April 10, 1947, in Alma, GA, to the late Alton Thomas and Mary
Myers Thomas. Survivors include 1 daughter, Melinda (Neil) Royals of Axson, GA; 1 son, David Wilkerson of Douglas, GA; 1
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sister, Wanda (Billy) Hutcheson of Georgetown, GA; 3 grandsons, James Ivan Royals of Douglas, GA; Neil Adam Royals of Axson,
GA; and Caleb Bryan Wilkerson of Douglas, GA; 2 great grandchildren, Ali Royals and Adi Royals; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Iron Road Holiness Church. Interment followed at Mora Church
Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILKERSON, Willie B. Wilkerson
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 21, 2005)
FOLKSTON — A funeral for Willie B. Wilkerson, 72, of Folkston who died Thursday (Oct. 13, 2005) will be held Saturday at 11
a.m. at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Folkston with Bishop Vandell Milton presiding and the Rev. Van Baker doing the
eulogy. He was a native of Woodbine but had lived in Folkston for many years. His parents were the late Walter Wilkerson and
Bertha Wilkerson Green Tinsley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chris Edwards; three siblings, Myrtle Harrison, Evelyn
Boyd and William Wilkerson Sr. He was a member of Mt. Camel Baptist Church and was retired from the timber industry.
Survivors include two sons, Walter Wilkerson of NYC, NY, and Maurice Cummings of Kingsland; one daughter, Bertha Wilkerson
of NC; one brother, John Atwaters (Susie) of Folkston; four sisters, Annie Maynor of Bronx, NY, Retia M. Hutchinson (Carl) of
Woodbine, Roslyn Troutman of Queen, NY, and Pearlie (Rufus) of Folkston; one granddaughter, Chrishea Cummings; three
grandsons; two devoted friends, Ida Copeland and Linda Stallworth; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends are
being received at his brother's home, John Atwaters, 27 Albert Smith St., Folkston. The body will be placed in the church at 9
a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Silco (Camden County). Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of
Waycross.
WILKES, Mary Elizabeth Williams Wilkes
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate November 30th, 2011)
Mary Elizabeth Williams Wilkes, 83, of Naylor passed away Saturday November 26, 2011 at her residence after a lengthy
illness. She was born to the late Harold I. and Inez Scholl Cottrell Williams September 19, 1928 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Lowndes County,
GA. Survivors include her husband, John A. Wilkes, Jr., of Naylor, daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Jeffrey K. Eberhard
of Seneca, SC, Catherine Gedding of Naylor, Pamela and Charles Saul of Okeechobee, FL, and brother Jackie Williams, of
Savannah; grandchildren, include Donna Hedgepeth, John Eberhard, and Jason Geddings; great-grandchildren, Virginia
Hedgepeth, Amanda Hedgepeth, John Eberhard, Jr., and Justin Eberhard. Memorial services were held Monday November 28 in
the Pleasant Way Baptist Church. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
WILKES, Mary Elizabeth Williamson Wilkes
(Abstracted from the August 6, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Williamson Wilkes, 48, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Aug. 4, 2013) at her
residence. Born in Waycross on Sept. 2, 1964, she lived in Pierce County all of her life. She was a bookkeeper and worked with
her mother in the tax business for several years. She was the poster child for the March of Dimes many years ago, was of the
Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and loved animals. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Wilkes, of Blackshear; her parents,
Nolan Jr. and Judy Head Williamson, of Blackshear; two sisters, Cindy Williamson-Dominy (fiancé Chris Parker, of Jacksonville),
of Waycross, and Jennifer (Ritchie) Strickland, of Blackshear; a brother, Nolan “Buddy” (Kellie) Williamson, of Blackshear; a
niece and special caregiver, Mandy Day; four nephews, Craig Head (Addie Gibson), Zac Dominy, Nolan Dominy and Jacob
Strickland; two nieces, Abigail Strickland and Kelcy Albritton; a great-nephew, Bryson Lane; and several other relatives. The
funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to All About Animals — Ricky and Nancy Allmon, 2988 Midway Church Road, Blackshear, GA 31516
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangement.
WILKES, Mary Nell Wilkes
(Abstracted from the 5 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Nell Wilkes, age 84, passed away in comfort at Ashton Senior Living in Lawrenceville Wednesday (Sept. 2, 2015). She was
in her seventh year of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Swainsboro June 7, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Clarence Willis and Annie Nella Screws Willis Shrader, and great-grandson, Brenton Scott Beshers. Survivors include her
husband of 65 years, Donald Wilkes; 2 daughters, Melody (Tom) Gandolfi, of Woodstock, MD, and Jane Lynch of Lawrenceville;
grandchildren, Jason (Amie) Beshers of Concord, GA, Jenna (Nathan) Beigel of Elliott City, MD, and Cameron Lynch of
Lawrenceville; great-grandchildren, Mitchell (Jessi) Crawford of Thomaston, and Jaycie Beshers of Concord; 1 brother, William
(Ann) Willis of Fernandina Beach, FL; and many cousins. In 1947, she graduated from Kite High School in Kite. In 1950, at the
age of 18, she graduated from Georgia Teacher’s College (now named Georgia Southern) with a degree in education. She served
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as an elementary school teacher in Georgia for 40 years, teaching in Glenville (1950-1951), Waynesboro (1951-1953), Waycross
(1956-1966) and Lake City (1966-1993). In 1973, she earned her master’s degree from Georgia State University. Known as a
strict but caring teacher, she was awarded “Teacher of the Year” for Lake City Elementary in 1992. She was a loving,
compassionate person who always put others first. Most important in her life were family and taking care of her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She combined fun and common sense with wisdom and warmth. She was a woman of strong faith,
believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her in Heaven. A memorial
service celebrating her life will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway in
Lawrenceville. Flowers are accepted, or donations in her memory may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center
East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
WILKES, Patrick Glen Wilkes
(Abstracted from the May 15, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Patrick Glen Wilkes, age 67, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (May 13, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. The
funeral will be held Friday at Emanuel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He was born May
4, 1947, in Glynn County, to Clebourn Glen Wilkes and Alma Drury Wilkes. He lived in Brunswick most of his life, attending Glynn
County Schools, and graduating from Glynn Academy in 1965. He was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church, Post Road
Hunting Club, and was a former member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 400. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 2007. He had
been a resident of Blackshear for the past four years. Survivors include his mother, Alma Drury Tompkins, of Brunswick; his
wife of 41 years, Mavis M. Wilkes, of Blackshear; 1 son, Patrick “Jason” (Bridget) Wilkes, of Brunswick; 1 daughter, Janet C.
Wilkes, of Blackshear; 1 granddaughter, Bailey Barboza, of Blackshear; 1 sister, Gloria Watson, of Brunswick; a brother and
sister-in-law, Dale and Faye Minchew, of Blackshear; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to
Emanuel United Methodist Church, 245 Ratcliffe Road, Brunswick, GA 31523. Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory of Brunswick
is in charge of the arrangements.
WILKES, Robin Michelle Dees Wilkes
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
Robin Michelle Dees Wilkes, age 46, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. She was born in Tampa on October 31, 1967 to
William Norman Wilkes and Sharon Gold. Robin had lived in Perry for the past 3½ years. She was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith. Robin is survived by her parents, William N. Wilkes of Tampa and Sharon G. Henry of Inverness, FL; 3 sons:
Robert Dees of Seffner, FL, Jason Dees of Thonotosassa, FL, and Ryan Wilkes of Monterey, IN; 1 daughter Ashley R. Brock of
Perry; 3 brothers: Billy Wilkes of Inverness FL, Joey Wilkes of Safety Harbor, FL and Tommy Terry, Jr. of Valrico, FL; and 3
grandchildren: Angelina Tharp, Landon Dees and Colton Brock. The family will hold a private memorial service in Tampa, Florida
at a later date. Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
WILKINS, Ann Mathis Wilkins
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Lee: Ann Mathis Wilkins, age 75, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Tampa. Funeral service will Thursday, at Midway Baptist Church,
Lee, FL with burial at Midway Cemetery. She was born and raised in Lee, and had lived in Tampa, Turkey Creek, Dover, Ruskin,
Lakeland, Reynolds, GA and Lee. She is survived by her husband: Jimmy Wilkins of Lee; 2 sons: Michael Wilkins of Greenville,
TN, and Billy (Kerry) Wilkins of Lakeland; 1 daughter: Cheryl Ann (David) Voyles of Polk City; 2 brothers: Buddy Mathis and
Richard Mathis both of Lee; 4 sisters: Irene Foxx of Land O’Lakes, Lois Webb of Lee, Marie O’Barr of Tarpon Springs and
Bonnie Webb of Lee; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILKINS, Ann Melyn Roper Harvill Wilkins
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 22 May 2016)
Ann Melyn (Roper-Harvill) Wilkins, age 62, of Perry, FL passed away May 22, 2016. She had been in failing health for the past
several years due to COPD. She was born February 16, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to the late Orville Edward & Sammy Lou Roper. Ann
grew up and attended high school in Clear Lake, TX. Ann was a former Pittsburg, KS resident and lived in several communities
throughout her years, including Clear Lake, TX, The Woodlands, TX, Panama City Beach, FL and Perry, FL. Before failing health,
she enjoyed knitting, crochet, needlepoint, writing & composing various songs to sing and play on her acoustic guitar. Ann also
loved the ocean and being near palm trees. Ann is survived by her five children: 3 sons, Brian Scott (Angela) Harvill of Sioux
Falls, SD; Marc (Heather) Harvill of Denver, CO; Brett Clark of Panama City, FL; 2 daughters, Megan (Tom) Chichester of
Lawrence, KS; and Brehan Harvill of Friona, TX; 1 older brother: Brett (Diane) Roper of Aurora, CO, niece: Delynn (Joe) Allyn of
Aurora, CO, 1 nephew: Jay (Trisha) of Rhome, TX, and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, O. Edward
Roper & Sammy Lou Roper, and infant brother, Mark Edward Roper. Ann’s wishes were to be cremated. A private family
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memorial service will take place at a later date at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Memorials may be made to the
American Lung Association or to the charity of your choice.
WILKINS, Cameron Jebar Wilkins
(Abstracted from the 24 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Cameron Jebar Wilkins, age 21, will be held Sunday at the Church of Christ Written in Heaven,
617 Blackwell St. He was born Dec. 5, 1994 in Waycross to Cecilia Wilkins and Latravis Burgess Sr. He was the youngest of
seven siblings. He received his formal education from the Ware County Public School System. He accepted Christ as his
personal Savior at an early age and became a member of Manor Missionary Baptist Church. He departed this life Saturday (June
18, 2016). He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clyde Wilkins. Those left to cherish his memory include his
mother, Cecelia (Chad) Wilkins; his father, Latravis (Kendra) Burgess Sr.; his children, C’mari Wilkins, Jadarius Williams,
Madisyn Wilkins, Neveah Wilkins, Ayden Wilson, Davion Morisseau and Dezzman Wilkins; his sisters, Camillia Wilkins, Ashley
Wilkins, Brittany Wilkins and Kevondra Wilkins; his brothers, Jimmy (Anna) Wilkins, Latravis Burgess Jr. and Kevon Wilkins;
grandmothers, Katherine Wilkins and Brenda Burgess; grandfathers, Elery L. George and Eddie Charles Williams; greatgrandparents, Memphis George (Irma) George; uncles, aunts, great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives. The family is receiving friends at his mother’s residence, Cecilia Wilkins, 808 Bertha St. Interment will be in the
Manor Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILKINS, J. W. Wilkins
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, January 2, 2014)
J. W. “Harry” Wilkins, age 78, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Harry
was born December 15, 1935 in Soperton, GA, to Thomas and Trudy (McDaniel) Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis and afterwards was sent to Vietnam. Harry
retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service. Mr. Wilkins was a 33 degree master mason
of the Blue lodge and Scottish Rite, raised in Lima, Ohio. He served as past Worshipful Master in Cedar City, Utah, and
currently is a member of the Shamrock Lodge of Cross City and holds a life membership in the Blue Lodge of Florida. Mr.
Wilkins was preceded in death by his parents Thomas A. and Trudy Viola Wilkins, and his son Dennis G. Wilkins. He is survived by
his wife of 56 years Mrs. Betty Wilkins of Salem, FL; 4 sons Darrell G. (Barbara J.) Wilkins of Kanarraville, UT; Danny G.
(Denise) Wilkins of Sioux City, IA; Donald G. (Rebecca) Wilkins of Carson City, NV; Derrick G. (Bonnie) Wilkins of Coos Bay, OR;
3 brothers Benny T. Wilkins of Soperton, GA, Bobbie Gene Wilkins of Wildersville, TN, and Jessie Wilkins of Shady Grove, FL;
his sister Susie Mae Adkins of Old Town, FL; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in McCall
Cemetery in Salem. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. All arrangements are under the
care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WILKINS, Jimmy Lee Wilkins
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 1, 2006)
Jimmy Lee Wilkins, 83, died Sunday (Jan. 29, 2006) at Pierce County Nursing Home in Blackshear after an extended illness. He
was born in Homerville on Sept. 11, 1922 to the late Abraham and Cassie Wilkins, but had lived most his life in Waycross. He
worked in the poultry business for a number of years and was also employed by Okefenokee Regional Library for 20 years. He
was a member of Northside Temple. Survivors include three children, Johnnie Mae Wilkins, Mary Lee Wilkins and James Wilkins
Jr., all of Waycross; a special step-daughter, Slyrann Kelley of Palatka, Fla.; one sister, Retha Mae Lee of Waycross; two
brothers, Abraham Wilkins (wife Etha Mae) of Screven and J.T. Wilkins of Hoboken; one sister-in-law, Katherine Wilkins of
Waycross; six grandchildren, Rosetta McAllister (husband Terrell), Jimmy D'Wayne Wilkins, Lenzo Tyrone Wilkins, David Leon
Miller and Donnie Miller; 14 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorialization is
by cremation. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
WILKINS, Mollie Noegel Wilkins
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 9, 1968)
Funeral services were held Monday for Mollie Noegel Wilkins, age 76, who died Sunday after a long illness. Mrs. Wilkins would
have observed her 77th birthday this week. She is survived by a son, Robert Wilkins and three grandchildren, Brenda, Robert
and Paul of Monticello, five sisters, Mrs. Van H. Priest of Madison; Mrs. W. B. Stokes of Cochran, GA; Mrs. Will Harper of
Poulan, GA; Mrs. Wesley Platt of Miami and Mrs. F. W. Noegel of Augusta, GA; two brothers, N. E. Noegel of Fort Myers and
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George Noegel of Jacksonville. Funeral service was held in Wilkins Funeral Home with burial in Roseland Cemetery. Mrs. Wilkins
was a former resident of Madison.
WILKINS, Richalene Roper Wilkins
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 3 August 2015)
Richalene Roper Wilkins, age 76 of Perry, FL died Monday, August 3, 2015 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong
resident of Taylor County and worked as an assembly multi-operator at Martin Electronics, now known as Chemring Ordinance
for 42 years. Mrs. Wilkins attended three years of college and as a pastime loved to read. Mrs. Wilkins is survived by her
grandson William (Bettina) Dupree and great granddaughter Amiliyan all of Tallahassee, FL; 2 daughters: Jacquline Tuten and
Marion Dupree all of Perry; 3 grandchildren: Ronnie Tuten, Jr., Lisa Tuten and Stephanie Shiver; 3 additional great
grandchildren: Joseph Bowden, Lane Shiver and Sara Bowden. She was predeceased by her parents George and Stella Mae Fife
Roper, her husband: Jimmy Wilkins; and one son Lloyd Mathews. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Pisgah
Cemetery in Perry, FL. All arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
WILL, Eva Jean Will
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 9 April 2015)
Eva Jean Will of Tallahassee, FL, daughter of Linus and Ludwina Hertel of Evansville, IN, passed away on March 10, 2015. She
was in the company of family as she hoped to be. Eva was a strong willed and funny woman who had many fond memories and
stories of her family and friends in Evansville, IN where she was raised and met her husband Ken; Ft. Walton Beach, FL, where
they lived in the 1960s and later enjoyed many wonderful years in retirement; and Tallahassee and Monticello, FL, where they
worked and grew their family to adulthood for several years in the middle. She loved cooking, music, reading, growing flowers,
and most of all, family. She was never happier than when the house was full to bursting with babies crying and laughing, kids
whooping, and adults trying to converse over the din. She will be missed by those lucky enough to have known her. She is
survived by her sisters Carol (Gary) and Donna (Pete), children Monica (Charlie), Candace (David), Ken (Janice), Vincent (Anne),
Greg (Susan) Tim (Kelly), Mary (Benny) and Geoff, along with grandchildren, David (Angel), Brigid (Johnny), Michael (Sarah),
Kyle (Amy), Jeremy, Christopher (Nyssa), Amy (Mat), Brian (Kendra), Matthew (Bethany), Christina, Justin, Hattie, Andrew,
Patrick and Richard and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken, parents, brother Ronald,
and daughter Karen MacDonald. A funeral Mass was Saturday March 14 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 4665 Thomasville
Road. Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Bevis Funeral
Home is assisting the family with their arrangements.
WILLAFORD, Wallace Webster Willaford
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 15, 1967)
Wallace Webster Willaford, age 66, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Nankin, GA after suffering an apparent heart
attack. Mr. Willaford was a native of Brooks County, a farmer and a Justice of the Peace.
WILLEFORD, Dorothy Lee Willeford
(Abstracted from the 24 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOBOKEN — Dorothy “Elaine” Lee Willeford, age 56, 16 Day Lily Circle, of Hoboken, died Wednesday night (April 22, 2015) at
her residence after an extended illness. Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of Lester McCoy Sr. and Yona Faye Crews Lee.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Ron Willeford, and a sister, Sara Louise Lee. She was the previous owner of Baytree
Insurance Company in Waycross until her health caused her to sell. She was a cashier for Country Boy Restaurant in Hoboken
and was of the Baptist faith. She loved family times, seeing all her nieces and nephews and enjoyed watching the Atlanta
Braves. Survivors include her husband, Dale Willeford, of Hoboken; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl (Elaine) Willeford, of
Mooresville, NC; 3 grandchildren, Savannah Willeford, Kerigan McCann and Justin McCann, all of Mooresville, NC; her stepfather, C.V. Moore, of Hoboken; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, McCoy (Becky) Lee and Barry (Anna) Lee, all of Hoboken; 2
sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane (Eddie) Lewis, of Hoboken, and Linda (Keith) Staff, of Milledgeville; 13 nieces and nephews;
29 great-nieces and nephews; and several other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday at High Bluff Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WILLIAMS, Aaron Williams
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, January 26, 1905)
Aaron Williams died on the 15th after a long illness.
No record was found of the burial
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WILLIAMS, Abram Scott Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida January 30, 2013)
Abram Scott Williams age 41, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Shands UF in Gainesville, FL. He was a
native Gainesville, FL moving to Live Oak in 1990 from Atlanta, GA. He worked for Fire Safety Sprinkler Systems and in his
spare time enjoyed fishing, looking for arrow heads, swimming, cooking and most of all spending time with his family. Abram was
a member of the Cherokee Nations Federation of Okmulgee, OK and was of the Baptist Faith. He was predeceased by his father
Kenneth Robert Williams, Sr.; numerous other family and friends and the most resent a brother, Michael Jack Williams on
Saturday, January 26, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Greer Williams, Live Oak, FL; his mother and step-father Erma and
James Deas, Live Oak; three sons, Richard Cline, Dillon Williams and Abram Williams all of Live Oak; two brothers, Robert
(Donna) Williams, Mayo, FL; and Don (Teresa) Williams, Live Oak; one sister, Jenny Williams, West Palm Beach, FL, Visitation will
be held Thursday at Harris Funeral Home in Live Oak. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 in the Macedonia
Baptist Church in Madison County. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
the Luraville Baptist Church in Abram’s memory c/o Paul Snipes 386-438-4674
WILLIAMS, Ada Mae Hart Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 18, 1959)
Ada Mae Hart Williams, age 73, died Sunday in Live Oak. Survivors are her husband, W. B. Williams, of Live Oak; one son, Lowell
Hart and two sisters, Mrs. Elmore Pridgeon and Mrs. J. B. Hughey, of Madison; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Live Oak with burial in the cemetery there.
WILLIAMS, Adeline Harvey Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 2, 1956)
Adeline Harvey Williams, age 89, colored lifelong resident of Madison County, died October 30 th in Jacksonville at the home of
her niece Emma Austin. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion AME Church Sunday November 4 th with interment in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
WILLIAMS. Adrian B. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 28, 1955)
Adrian B. Williams, age 45, died suddenly Monday of a heart attack at his home in the Hickory Grove community. He was a
lifelong resident of Madison County and was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife and one son, Ray, of Hickory Grove; his
mother, Mrs. Odessa Caulk Williams, of Lakeland; two brothers, Roger Williams, of Hickory Grove; and Roland Williams, of
Lakeland; two sisters, Mrs. Murphey Everett, of Pinetta; and Miss Eunice Williams, of Lakeland. Funeral services were
Wednesday at Hickory Grove with interment in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Agnes Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 4, 1967)
Miss Agnes Williams, age 21, passed on July 26 in Tallahassee. She was a native of Madison County. Survivors are her mother,
Mrs. Sallie Mae Williams, seven sisters, Lillie Mae, Rosannah, Willie Mae, Louise, Classie, Shirley, and Bernice all of Madison;
three brothers, James Thompkins and Flemmon Williams both of Madison, and James Williams of Havana; her grandmother,
Mrs. Lillie Mae Fudge of Madison; grandfather, Mr. Wilie Jackson of Metcalf, GA; one great uncle, Sim Williams of Valdosta and
a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 5 th with burial in Cross Road Cemetery. Beggs Horry
Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Albert R. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 20, 1964)
Albert R. Williams, age 73, a lifelong resident of Madison, died Tuesday in the Madison hospital after a brief illness. Before
retirement he owned and operated the A. R. Williams Barber Shop in Madison and was a barber for 35 years. He was a Veteran
of World War I and a member of the American Legion Post No. 68. Survivors are his wife, one foster daughter, Mrs. Ann Clark;
and two foster grandchildren, Albert and Scott Clark, both of Tallahassee; one brother Chester Williams of Jacksonville and
other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday November 19th at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Macedonia Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Albert Roy Williams, Jr.,
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 29, 1941)
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Funeral services for Albert Roy Williams, Jr., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams were held Sunday afternoon at
Macedonia Cemetery. The little one was born Friday night and passed away Saturday afternoon, August 23.
WILLIAMS, Aldonia Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 18, 1967)
Aldonia Williams, a resident of Madison County died August 15th. She is survived by three brothers, John Shaw of Madison,
Robert Shaw of New York and Willie Shaw of Tampa; two sisters Lula Hester and Nellie Smith both of Tampa. Funeral
arrangement are incomplete but will be announced later by Beggs Horry Street Chapel.
WILLIAMS, Alethia Virginia Horne Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida June 15, 2013)
Alethia Virginia Horne Williams, age 82, of Jasper, FL passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.
Alethia was born March 13, 1931 in Tampa, FL to the late Claude and Ruby Wynn Horne. She was dedicated to making her house
a home. She found joy doing all sorts of needlework and crafts, often giving them as treasured gifts to friends and family. She
was known for her excellent cooking, especially for her ham and dumplings, the grandchildren’s favorite dish of macaroni and
cheese and her famous popcorn balls on Halloween. She took time with each of her granddaughters and great granddaughters
sharing her cooking tips and recipes and sewing on small projects, to each one a memory that will never be forgotten. She was
predeceased by her husband, Jarmon Carlie Williams, two brothers, Russell Horne and Bobby Horne and a granddaughter, Sarah
Catherine Allen. Alethia was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. She was a tower of strength and she will be
missed by all who had the gift of knowing her. Survivors include four daughters, Serena Creech (Gerald) Jasper, FL., Gail Allen
(Randy) High Springs, FL., Becky Maupin (Timmy) of Arrington, TN and Marcia Daniels (Jack), Tallahassee, FL.; one son ,
Richard Williams (Juana), Jasper, FL.; one brother, Kermit Horne (Ann); two sisters, Dorothy Horne and Wanda DeSandro and
two surviving sisters-in-law, Cecile and Linda; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other
family Funeral services will be Monday, June 17, 2013 in Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, Florida with burial to follow in the
Corinth Cemetery in Lee, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West US Hwy 90 Lake City
FL 32055 or to Gideons, PO Box 709 Madison FL 32341.
WILLIAMS, Alice Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 14, 1939)
Mrs. Alice Williams passed away April 5 at her home near Ellaville, with her devoted children all around her bed to the last. She
was ill only a few days. She was born January 1, 1868, in Hillsborough County. At the age of nine years she moved with her
parents, the late David and Martha McMullen, to Madison County, where, except for a few years that she spent in Jackson
County, she lived the remainder of her long life. She was married to Mr. Jesse Williams January 1, 1888. Eleven children were
born to this union, five have gone on before. Her husband had also passed on several years ago. Survivors are three daughters,
Mrs. J. N. Durham, Blountstown, and Misses Eunice and Edna Williams, both of Lee; three sons: Forrest Williams, Jacksonville,
Frank Williams, Lee; Dick Williams, Monticello; seven grandchildren: Mrs. Dawsie Fowler, Mrs. Maroni Shuler, Mr. Leon Durham,
Misses Alice and Annie Ruth Durham, Blountstown; Carl Williams, Jacksonville; Frankie Williams, Lee; three great-grandchildren,
James Sydney and John Charles Fowler and Ronie Shuler. Three sisters: Mrs. W. N. Webb, Mrs. J. H. Godwin and Mrs. J. S.
Thomas, and three brothers: O. D., S. S. and J. F. McMullen, all of Lee also survive. She was laid to rest in Corinth Cemetery
Thursday morning.
WILLIAMS, Alice Washington Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 19, 1971)
Alice Washington Williams, age 71, passed away Wednesday February 10th after a sudden illness. She was born in Gadsden
County, FL but had lived in Madison for a number of years. She was a member of Mount Zion A. M. E. Church and Pallbearer
Lodge No. 8. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Mrs. Marie Wilson, of Jasper, FL; one son, John Casey
Washington of Madison; dive sisters, Mrs. Julia George of West Palm Beach; Mrs. Viola Shaw of Ft. Myers; Mrs. Luvenia
Jackson of Leesburg; Mrs. Millie Williams of Havana and Mrs. Cilla Harris of Thomasville; three brothers, Willie Todd and Perile
Bryant of Miami; Jim Williams of Havana; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday
February 20th at Mount Zion A. M. E. Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the
arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Amos Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 21, 1961
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Amos Williams, age 36, died at his home at Lee early Thursday after an eight months’ illness. He was born in Baker County, but
had lived in Madison County most of his life where he was engaged in farming and public works. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Odessa Williams and four daughters, Helen, Patricia, and Gail, all three of Lee; and Mrs. Rollin Johnson, of Madison; three sons,
Tracy, Wayne and Amos, all three of Lee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams, of Lee; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Brown and
Mrs. Tom Moore, both of Lee; Mrs. James Hutchins, of Opa-locka; and Mrs. James Bell, of Salina, KS; two brothers, Jarmon C.
Williams, of Jasper; and Enoch Williams, of Greenville; and many other relatives. Services will be held Saturday at Corinth
Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Anderson Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 12, 1960)
Anderson Williams, age 70, died very suddenly at his home at Hanson early Thursday morning. He had spent most of his life in
Madison County engaged in farming. For many years he was a steward of Board Number One of Jeslamb Methodist Church. He
was a member of Masonic Lodge Number 42 of Perry, Florida. He is survived by his wife; Alberta Williams of Hanson; one son,
John Henry Williams of Hanson; four daughters; Lillie Mae Williams and Aria Lee Hall both of Lakeland; Genetha Williams of
Riveria Beach and Theora Scott of Miami; two sisters, Daisy Seasor of Avon Park and Charlie Williams of Madison; ten
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 14th in the Jeslamb Methodist Church. Interment will follow in
Jeslamb Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Angeline Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 22, 2005)
FARGO – A funeral for Angeline Williams, 48, of Fargo, who died Thursday (Dec. 15, 2005), will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at
Bethlehem Baptist Church in Fargo with the pastor, Tony Jackson, officiating. She was a native of Kimbrough, Ala. who lived in
Fargo most of her life. She attended the public schools of Homerville. Her father was the late John McCaskey. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Michael Williams. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her
mother, Mae Laura Mason McCaskey, of Fargo; five sisters, Dorothia Jean Faye (Ernest), of Hampton, Va., Shirley Smith, of
New York, N.Y., Arlene McCaskey (Kenny), of Fargo, Johnnie McCaskey (Leroy) and Arcola McCaskey, (Ted), both of Homerville;
two brothers, William McCaskey and Liberace McCaskey (Benda), both of Homerville; a host of other relatives. Friends are
being received at the Williams home, 302 Gamble St., Fargo, and this evening from 6 to 8 at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Edith Cemetery in Fargo. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
WILLIAMS, Angeline Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 20, 2005)
FARGO –Angeline Williams, 48, of Fargo, died Saturday (Dec. 10, 2005) in Clinch County Memorial Hospital in Homerville after
an illness. She was a native of Fargo and attended the public schools of Clinch County. Her father was the late John McCaskey.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Williams. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors
include her mother, Mae Laura Mason McCaskey of Fargo; five sisters, Dorothia Jean Faye (Ernest) of Hampton, Va. Shirley
Smith of New York, N.Y., Arlean McCaskey of Fargo, Johnnie McCaskey and Arcola McCaskey, both of Homerville; two brothers,
William McCaskey and Liberace McCaskey, both of Homerville; a host of other relatives. Friends are being received at the home
of her sister, Arlean McCaskey, 71 M.L. King Drive, Fargo. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home
of Homerville.
WILLIAMS, Annie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 12, 1971)
Annie Williams, age 86, expired Monday March 1st, after a lingering illness. She was born in Jefferson County, FL but had lived
in Madison for a number of years. She was a member of Mount Zion A. M. E. Church of Madison and Pallbearers Lodge #8. She
is survived by two sons, Mr. George Thompson of Madison and Mr. Curtis Thompson of Eustis, FL; two daughters-in-law; eight
grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday March 6 from
Mount Zion A. M. E. Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Annierea Vanover Williams
(Abstracted from the 31 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Annierea Vanover Williams, age 68, known as “Ms. Ann,” passed away Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2016). She is survived by her
husband, Harrison Williams. She is the daughter of the late Ethel Vanover Wright and James Synagogue. She was preceded in
death by her sister, Doris L. Wright, whom she cared for many years. “Ms. Ann,” as many called her drove the school bus for 16
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years in the Ware County School System. Every student knew she meant business when the doors opened, but they also knew
each time those doors opened, it was always done in love. She spent numerous years serving at the Faith of God Church in the
choir and working with youth. As a mother of the church, she was active until her health began to fail. She leaves many to
cherish her memories, daughter, Nina Cobb, Tammy Murphy and Gerald Cobb Sr.; a sister, Barbara Bridges (Rufus), of Albany;
other sisters and brothers from Florida, Polly, Annette, Robin, Willie James, James and Ronald; a granddaughter, Anna Cobb
(husband, Allen and children, Dequan, Dontanuel, Kierra), who was like a daughter; many loving grandchildren, Brandon Young
(Morgan, Bailey, Brandon) and Belinda, Drill Sergeant Terrell J. Murphy Jr. (Miyun, Jaeyun), Tiffany V. Murphy, Tieshara
Breevoort (husband, David), Melzella Grant, Gerald Cobb III, Travis Cobb, TaeTae Cobb; a host of cousins from Florida. She will
be missed by many and in her own words, she would say, “keep praying.” The family will receive friends at 610 Crescent St. The
funeral will be held Friday at Faith of God Church, 1509 Louisiana Avenue. Fluker Funeral Home is serving the family.
WILLIAMS, Archie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 5, 1971)
Archie Williams, age 76, passed away in the Veteran’s Hospital in Lake City, FL October 26, 1971. He was a World War I
Veteran and a member of Architillery Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Daisy Carter of Madison, FL; 1 daughter, Mary
Lee Williams of Perrine, FL: 2 sons, Eddie Williams and Bo Williams of Perrine, FL; 1 brother, Addie Williams of Tarpon Springs,
FL; 1 sister, Easter Wright of Madison, FL. Funeral services were held October 31, 1971 at Architillery Baptist Church with
burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Argatha Tookes Williams
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Argatha Tookes Williams, 93, mother of Octavious Lamar Tookes, Sr., native of Madison County, passed away Thursday,
February 13, 2014. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Architillery Missionary
Baptist Church, 6844 N. State Road 53, Cherry Lake, FL 32340. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Family will receive
friends Friday, February 21, 2014, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 497 SW Georgetown Road, Madison, FL 32340.
WILLIAMS, Arme Jean Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 7, 1957)
Arme Jean Williams, age 2½ years, died at the Madison County Memorial Hospital Thursday May 30 th. She is survived by her
mother, Lizzie Mae Williams, three brothers, and her grandmother, Sarah Williams, all of Madison. Funeral services will be held
Sunday June 3rd in St., Luke’s Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Arthur Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 28, 1969)
Arthur Williams, age 61, of Lee, died Tuesday in the local hospital following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Lee, and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Williams. He was a member of the Madison Lodge No. 11 F. & A. M. For the past five
years he was a deputy sheriff for Madison County but retired due to ill health several months ago. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Irene V. Williams of Lee; two stepsons, Marion L. Moore of Lakeland and Frank K. Moore of Lake City; and a sister Mrs.
Hattie Jones of Lee. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Asa Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 19, 1960)
Mr. Asa Williams, 75, of Lee, died Monday at Madison County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was a life-long
resident of Madison County and a member of the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church. Before his retirement he was engaged in
farming and in the mercantile business at Lee. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. M. Moore of Lee, and Mrs. W. O. Allen
of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; two brothers, Job Williams of Madison, and Ira Williams of Clearwater. Funeral services
were held Wednesday and interment followed at Corinth Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Averill Edward Williams
(Abstracted from the 18 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Averill Edward Williams, age 66, died Friday (July 17, 2015) at Satilla Care Center following an extended illness. He was born in
Georgetown, SC, but moved to Waycross in 1994. He retired from CSX Railroad as a conductor after 21 years and received an
honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam War as a sniper. While in
service he earned the Purple Heart Medal for injuries received, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one star,
Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Certificate of Commendation, Rifle Expert Badge and Meritorious Mast. He was a member
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of Central Baptist Church. He has been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1994 and a General Service Representative
(GSR) for AA. He was also a member of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). He was a
son of the late Cecil Ray Williams Sr. and Winifred Wilson Williams. He was preceded in death by his son, Averill Edward
Williams II. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Nancy McDonald Williams, of Waycross; a son, Casey Reid (Dawnee) Williams
of Seattle, WA; 2 grandchildren, Asa Williams and Abigail Williams, both of Seattle, WA; 3 siblings, John Ray (Ann) Williams of
Columbia, SC, Irene Mobley, of Georgetown, SC, and Cecil Ray (Martha) Williams of Darlington, SC; 2 sisters-in-law, Kay Currie
of Waycross, and Freda (Bill) Smith of Savannah; 1 brother-in-law, Steve (Molly) Sweat of Alpharetta; and numerous nieces and
nephews. A memorial service will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made in
his honor to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
WILLIAMS, Barbara Williams
(Abstracted from the November 13, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Barbara Williams, 51, departed this life Friday (Nov. 8, 2013) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. She
was born May 3, 1962, in Waycross, where she lived all of her life and attended the public school system. Her parents were the
late Raymond Williams and Girthene Thomas Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
grandchildren, Racrabion Caradine and Zae’Qavion Caradine, and a brother, Wymon Thomas. A graveside service will be held
Friday in Oakland Cemetery. Those left to cherish her memory include 3 daughters, Shilena Williams, Reginia Caradine and
Kimberly Williams, all of Waycross; a step-daughter, Bobbie Moye, of Vidalia; 5 grandchildren, Quazariues Williams, Shijonna
Jackson, Toine Boyd, Tyrona Boyd and Z’Keyris Caradine, all of Waycross; 1 sister, Wilhelmenia Seays, of Waycross; cousins,
Terry Nails, of Darien, Tara Nails and General Anderson, of Waycross; and other relatives. Friends are being received at the
home of her sister, Wilhelmenia Seays, 946 “G” St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Benny H. Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 August 2010)
Mr. Benny H. Williams, age 67, of Alma died on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the Bacon County Hospital after an extended
illness. He was a native of Appling County but had lived in Bacon County the past 25 years. He was son of the late Jack J.
Williams and Tortis Tyre Williams and was also preceded in death by a step-son, David Veal, two brothers, Fred and Jake
Williams, three sisters, Mollie Bell Harvey, Mildred Sims and Carolyn Profitt. Survivors include his wife: Ruby Solomon Williams
of Alma; two daughters: Angie Barnard (Bruce), Mollie Hulbert (Mike) all of Vidalia; brother: Gene Williams of Callahan, FL;
sister: Evelyn Steedley of Alma; a special little pal: Hunter Hutto of Alma; six grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at
Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Appling County.
WILLIAMS, Bernace Finch Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 21, 1957)
Bernace Finch Williams, age 90 years died Friday June 14 th at Madison County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She
was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors are two sons, John Henry Williams, of Madison and Ruter Williams, of
Green Cove Springs, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Bessie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 29, 1966)
Bessie Williams, age 62, died last Friday at the local hospital and funeral services were held this Thursday at Bethlehem Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband; Ben Williams; four daughters and seven sons. Also she leaves several grandchildren;
three brothers; two sisters and a number of other relatives. Funeral arrangements were by Tillman and James.
WILLIAMS, Betty Sue Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 17 March 2016)
Betty Sue “Jackie” Williams, age 83, passed away on March 17, 2016 in Madison, FL. Jackie was born April 10, 1932 in Scanlon,
FL to her late parents Jessie Smith and Ruby Pridgeon Smith. Jackie was a member of Lee United Methodist Church. She
worked as the assistant to the Tax Collector for over 30 years. She loved to travel, camping and quilting. She also enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren and great-grands. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bobby
Williams. Mrs. Williams is survived by her children Dale (Melinda) Williams, Jan (Steve) McHargue and Laura Williams;
grandchildren Rob (Denee) Williams, Bryan (Jamie) McHargue, Chris (Laurie) McHargue, Brandon and Alexandra Oxendine, 5
great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lee United Methodist
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Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Stonewall Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction
of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
WILLIAMS, Beverly Ann Henderson Williams
(Abstracted from the March 3, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Beverly Ann Henderson Williams, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL since 1986, passed away Saturday (Feb. 28, 2015) after a
lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Jan. 28, 1929 in Brunswick to Myrtle and William J.
Henderson. Her family moved to Waycross when she was an infant and it is here that she spent her formative years. She
graduated from Waycross High School and attended Georgia State Women’s College. She was a loving and supportive wife for
64 years to her equally loving and devoted husband Mack, her high school sweetheart. Before becoming the best mother two
daughters could have, she worked in accounting. After her daughters went off to college, she became a successful real estate
agent and broker. She and her late husband, Mack, were members of Fairhope United Methodist Church, where they both were
active. She will be remembered for her smile, her laugh, her bubbly personality, being an involved mother and grandmother,
being a loyal friend, and for her many random acts of kindness. She loved the ocean, was an avid sailor and an excellent
swimmer. She enjoyed a variety of sports and was an excellent bridge player. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Williams
and Eslie McAllester, both of Fairhope, AL; 1 granddaughter, Jenifer (Jason) Whitesell; 2 great-granddaughters, Lila and
Reagan Whitesell, both of Arlington, VA; 2 sisters, Audrey Houston and Patsy Sikes, both of Waycross; 2 brothers, Roy
(Rosemary) Henderson, of Thomasville, Lloyd (Judy) Henderson, of Fleming Island, FL; sisters-in-law, Ann Godwin, of Gainesville,
FL, Jane (Charles) McQuaig, of Waycross, Pat Williams, of St. Augustine, FL; brothers-in law, Bennie (Sue) Williams, of
Savannah, Frank (Debra) Williams, of Crystal Lake, FL, John (Marti) Williams, of Ocala, FL; many loving nieces, and nephews. In
addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Harold Henderson; in-laws, Gladys and Mack
Williams; brothers-in-law, Judge Francis Houston, Paul Sikes, Bob Williams and Richard Williams. Her life will be celebrated
during a service at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home in Waycross, Saturday. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Bill Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 7, 1907)
Bill Williams died Thursday. He was buried at Mt. Zion at Cherry Lake, Friday with Masonic honors.
WILLIAMS, Brad Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 14 June 2016)
Brad Williams, age 49 of Valdosta passed away Tuesday June 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1966 in
Milledgeville, GA to Harold Dennis Williams and Kathleen Hall Scarborough. He was a member of Perimeter Road Baptist Church.
He was a very loving person and known for his hugs. One of the first original members of the Baldwin County Life Enrichment
Center, he was involved in many activities such as Special Olympics, music programs and art programs. He is preceded in death
by his father. Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Scarborough of Hahira, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Denise & Arthur
Buchanan of Hahira, GA; nephew, Jordon Lee of Valdosta, GA; niece, Taylor Lee of Hahira, GA; and a number of aunts, uncles
and extended family members. A Memorial Service will be Friday June 17, 2016 at the Baldwin County Life Enrichment Center
1111 N Jefferson St. Milledgeville, GA 31061. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving the family.
WILLIAMS, C. Lester Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 27, 1960)
C. Lester Williams, 68, a retired pharmacist and long-time resident of Madison, died Thursday May 19 in Madison County
Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Georgia but had lived in Madison most of his life. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs.
Olin Sherrod and grandson, Olin Sherrod, Jr., both of Hollywood, CA; his mother, Mrs. L. A. Williams of Quitman; four sisters,
Mrs. Cooper Powers of Quitman, Mrs. J. Sexton Wolfe, Fort Myers, Mrs. Philip Wathen of Tampa, and Mrs. Harry Marshall of
Huntsville, AL. Services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home and committal rites were held in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Quitman.
WILLIAMS, Carl Raymond Williams, Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Carl Raymond Williams Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fl. Mr.
Williams was born on December 12, 1927 in West Palm Beach, FL to the late James Edward Williams, Sr., and the former Eunice
Elizabeth Thompson. Before moving to Perry in 1970 from Arcadia, FL Mr. Williams served our nation as a U.S. Marine from
1943 – 1945 in the Pacific Theatre, where he participated in the invasion of Saipan. Mr. Williams was called back into service
during the Korean War, and he served until the end of that war. Carl was also a state trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol
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for 36 years when he retired as a lieutenant. Carl served as Chief Deputy with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Dept. for 5 years.
Mr. Williams was a thirty second degree mason, a member of the Perry Masonic Lodge #123 where he has held numerous
positions. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite, as well as the Shriners’. He was past Grand Patron of the Order
of the Eastern Star. Mr. Williams was a member of the American Legion Post #96 and the VFW post #9225. Carl Williams will
be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his children and
grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Carol Williams of Perry, FL;
two sons Ray (Alma) Williams of New Braunfels, TX and Jamie (Erin) Williams of Perry; two daughters Linda (Elmer) Brannon and
Carrie Tucker both of Perry; one sister Mary Holder of Belle Glade, FL; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild as well as a host of
nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, 1010 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with
burial following at Pineview Memorial Gardens with both Masonic and Military Honors.. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry is in
charge of all arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Carl Wayne Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Dec 12th, 2011)
Carl Wayne Williams, age 62, died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Madison. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December
12, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel with burial at Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at
Beggs Funeral Home. He was born in Fernandina Bch, Florida and lived most of his life in Madison County. He served in the
United States Army and was a Mormon. He is survived by a son: Carl Wayne Williams Jr. of Fernandina Beach; two daughters:
Carla Odom of Madison, and Amanda Williams of Clarksville, Tenn; two brothers: Tracy Williams and Nelson Williams both of
Valdosta; two sisters: Belinda Bembry of Live Oak and Patricia Ann Garner of Athens, Ala. and 5 Grandchildren. Beggs Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Carolyn Diane Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 30 May 2016)
Ms. Carolyn Diane Williams, age 57, of Mayo, FL, passed away on May 30, 2016 in Thomasville, GA. Carolyn was born November
19, 1958 in Live Oak, FL to G. W. Williams and Mary Frances Williams. Carolyn attended the Mayo First Assembly of God.
Carolyn was a loving, devoted, and tireless caregiver to her parents for several years in their home. She was preceded in death
by her father and mother G. W. and Mary Frances Williams earlier this year. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed cooking and
spending time with her family. Ms. Williams is survived by; her sister, Jean Williams, of Mayo; as well as her aunt, uncles, and
other relatives. At Carolyn's request, private graveside funeral services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under
the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
WILLIAMS, Carolyn Jeanelle Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 23 February 2011)
Mrs. Carolyn Jeanelle Williams, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011, at her home. Mrs. Williams was born in
Berrien County to Mr. James Grantham and Mattie Ruth Barber. She was employed as a homemaker and was a member of the
Douglas Gospel Assembly. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by both of her parents, two daughters, Linda Ann Woodward and
Tracey Lynn Bell; brother, Kenneth Grantham; and a step-father, Robert Bartman. She leaves to cherish wonderful memories:
husband: James W. “Jim” Williams of Douglas; 7 daughters: Dixie Woodward Bebee of Franklin, NC, Tonyia Vickery of
Bradenton, FL, Tia Bauman of Bonita Springs, FL, Toshia Lee Williams of Bonita Springs, FL, Jammie Jefferies of Umatilla, FL,
Jackie Tines of Umatilla, FL, Tina Miller of Fruitland Park, FL; 2 sons: Robert Donald Woodward of Douglas and Jerry (Michelle)
Norton of Rome, GA; 1 sister: Rose Amelia (Phil) Philbrick of Haines City, FL; mother-in-law: Eleanor Williams Regan of Bluff
City, TN; brother-in-law: Jerry Williams of Paisley, FL; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
Friday, February 18, 2011, Lovein Funeral Home in Nashville, GA. Interment followed at Vickers Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Chandler Pope Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 15, 1953)
Chandler Pope Williams, age 83, of Lakeland, FL died May 8th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Ezell at Lee, where he had
been visiting. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Williams was a native of Madison County and spent most of his life here
engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Williams, of Lakeland, two sons, C. F. Williams, of Lakeland and J. W.
Williams, of Auburndale; four daughters, Mrs. W. B. Ezell, of Lee; Mrs. L. N. Murphy and Mrs. O. L. Herrington, of Lakeland and
Mrs. J. R. Wheeler, of Auburndale. Funeral services were held Sunday in Corinth Baptist Church with interment in the church
cemetery.
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 28, 1966)
Charlie Williams, age 60, died Sunday January 23. He was the son of the late Rosetta Williams of Madison and pastor of the
Corncob and Friendship Missionary Baptist Churches and member of the First Bethlehem Baptist Association. When stricken,
Rev. Williams was conducting services. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie M. Williams of Madison; two sons and one
daughter; Charlie Williams, Jr. of Daytona Beach, Andrew Williams of Madison and Martha Williams of Orlando; one brother,
Sidney Williams of Madison; and one sister Kathyleen William of Daytona Beach. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Shiloh
Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Tillman-James Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Charlie Williams Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 16, 2007)
Funeral for Charlie Williams Sr., 67, who died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2007), will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at St. Peters Baptist Church,
300 Fireman St., with the Rev. Fer-Rell Malone Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Manor Cemetery. He was born Sept. 30, 1939
in Citrus County, Fla. His parents were Deacon Willie Williams and the late Louise Williams. He was preceded in death by
brothers, Solomon Williams, J.C. Williams, Timmy Williams and Joe Moore. He had a special love for the Piney Grove Baptist
Church family, of Glenmore. Survivors include his wife, Glorietta V. Williams, of Waycross; his father, Willie Williams, of
Waycross; four sons, Andre' Faison (Marilyn), of San Diego, Calif., Duncan Faison (Lucy), of Valdosta, Charlie Williams Jr.
(Letha), of Kansas, and Brian Williams, of Waycross; two daughters, Brenda Owens and Janie Burroughs, of Waycross; two
brothers, Curtis Williams (Elizabeth) and Elijah Williams (Henrietta), both of Waycross; four sisters, Patricia Williams and
Queen Esther Williams, both of Waycross, Odessa Williams, of Florida, and Carolyn Corey, of Conyers; a sister- in-law, Jimmye
Lyons, of Atlanta; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one special grandchild, Christen; a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive visitors at their home, 621 Folks St., Waycross. Arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Chester W. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 11, 1966)
Chester W. Williams died of a heart attack at his home in Jacksonville of November 3 rd. He was born and reared in Madison
County, the last survivor of the pioneer family of Joseph Alfred Williams and Marzilla Ann Williams. He was 81 at the time of
his death and an employee of the City of Jacksonville. He was a member of the Brentwood Baptist Church and a Mason.
Survivors are a son, Herschel and a daughter, Vivian of Jacksonville. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Chris A. Williams
(Abstracted from the 2 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
VALDOSTA — Chris A. Williams, age 49, of Valdosta, died Tuesday (June 30, 2015) at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton.
He was born April 15, 1966 at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico. He was co-owner of ClientTell and was a member of Saint
John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a generous person who loved and adored kids and making other people happy. He
enjoyed gadgets, toys, fast cars and technology. He had a green thumb and enjoyed working in his yard and flowers. He is
survived by his wife, Mary Rebecca Palmer Williams, of Valdosta; his parents, Allen Jack Williams and Joyce Marion Jensen
Williams, of Valdosta; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Jeff Sackett, of Stanley, NC; 2 brothers and 1 sister-in-law, Mark
(Penny) Williams, of Dallas, TX, and Scott Williams, of Homestead, FL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe and Pam Palmer,
of Fernandina Beach, FL, Mark Palmer and Michele and Eddie Harris, of Waycross; nieces and nephews, Carter Sackett, Emily
Sackett, Nathan Williams, Sam (Nathy) Harris, Michael Harris, Matthew Harris, Zachary Harris, Jessie (Cody) Kalinowski, Trey
(Leigh) Palmer and Richard (Emily) Palmer; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Khloe Kalinowski, Colton Kalinowski, Dean
Palmer, Loraleigh Palmer and Joe Palmer. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Nina Evelyn Tanner Palmer and Joseph
Sanders Palmer Sr., and brother-in-law, Michael Christopher Palmer. A funeral mass will be Friday at Saint John The Evangelist
Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Carson McLane Funeral Home is
serving the family.
WILLIAMS, Classie Hampton Williams
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, September 18, 2014)
Classie Hampton Williams, age 55, of Greenville, passed unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 13. Funeral services will
be Saturday, September 20 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Sirmans Community, with burial in Wigginsville Community
Cemetery. A homemaker, Classie was a member of New Hope and an avid sports fan, especially FSU football. She also was a
devout fisherman, who could “fish with the best of ‘em.” Treasuring precious memories are 3 daughters: Tamikka (Mardy
Andrews) Williams, Sharikka (Sonny Watson) Williams and Keiontaye Williams; 5 sisters: Theola H. Gallon, Pearlie H. (Louis)
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Sales, Helen Cuyler, Delorise H. (Mathis) Groover and Barbara Miller; 2 brothers: T.C. Hampton and James (Phyllis) Hampton; 7
grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Tillman of Monticello is handling the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Clifton Williams
(Abstracted from the February 7, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Clifton Williams, age 64, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a native and
lifelong resident of Waycross and was retired from Ware Paint and Drywall after 35 years. He was a son of the late Ira
Williams and Ola Morgan Triggs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Hendrix Williams. He is survived by his children,
Randall Williams, of Waycross, Amanda (Ben) Bennett, of Darien, Tiffany Williams, of Claxton, Renee Williams and David
Williams; a brother, Roger Williams, of Waycross; and a half-brother, Lamar O’Berry, of Waycross. Memorialization will be by
cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Clyde Williams Sr.
(Abstracted from the 5 August 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper
Mr. Clyde Williams, Sr., age 77, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday, on July 31, 2016, at his residence following an extended
illness. Mr. Williams was born November 21, 1938, to the late Olin Williams and the late Maggie Gillis Williams. Mr. Williams, a
native of Coffee County, was a self-employed truck driver for the mobile home industry. Mr. Williams was a Baptist by Faith. He
was preceded in death by three brothers: Johnny Williams, Tommy Williams, and Lester Williams. Survivors include his wife of
52 years, Aline Stone Williams of Douglas, GA; 1 son, Clyde (Jamie) Williams, Jr. of Douglas, GA; 1 brother, D. B. Williams of
Sebring, FL; 2 grandchildren, Ashleigh (Eric) Carter of Alma, GA, and Chris (Misty) Willis of Cobb, GA; 7 great grandchildren,
Alivia Screws, Asher Carter, Erica Carter, and Alysa Carter, all of Alma, GA, and Ana Lynn Willis and Amelia Willis, both of
Cobb, GA; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Mt. Pleasant
Missionary Baptist Church, in Atkinson County. The interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Cora Dell Barrett Williams
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 29, 2012)
Cora Dell Barrett Williams, age 77, of Jasper, FL passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL
following a brief illness. Mrs. Williams was a native of Dahlonega, GA born on December 6, 1934 to the late Dock and Mary Flora
Dowdy Barrett. She met and married the love of her life and together they started a family. She worked at Griff Pine
Enterprise in Fargo, GA before moving to Jasper in 1968. Cora is remembered fondly and described as the epitome of a true
Proverbs 31 “Wife of Noble Character”. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Mrs. Williams spent
many hours looking after those she held close to her heart. She took care of her household and worked full time at Occidental
Chemical Company near White Springs as an executive secretary and later retired from the White Springs Federal Credit Union
where she was an IRA manager. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters and twin
daughters, Carol Ann and Cheryl Jan. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, James Alfred Williams, Sr.; a daughter and
son-in-law, Gayle and Bill Trinder; a son and daughter-in-law, Al and Tessy Williams all of Jasper; five grandchildren, Stephanie
Zipperer, Sue Thornbury (Glen), Will Harvey (Brandi), Shirley Smith (Jay) and Jenna Zeigler (Jami); nine great grandchildren.
At the time of her death Mrs. Williams was expecting a new great grandchild and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services
were Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Eternal Hope Church of God in Jasper. Interment followed at Fargo Cemetery in Fargo,
Georgia.
WILLIAMS, Curtis Delbert Williams
(Abstracted from the September 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Curtis Delbert Williams, age 75, of Blackshear, died suddenly Sunday (Aug. 31, 2014) at his residence following a short illness.
He was born March 3, 1939 in Leesburg, FL, where he lived until 1976 when he and his family moved to Blackshear. He served
one term with the Florida National Guard and was retired as a carman with CSX Transportation. He was of the Pentecostal
faith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Williams, his parents, Charles David and Hilda Beatrice Fussell
Williams, and a granddaughter, Sherrie Williams. Survivors include 1 son, Marty (Bonnie) Williams, of Panama City, FL; 2
daughters, Charlene (Buster) Clark, of Hortense, and Melissa (Bill) Clary, of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Nashea Tuten, of
Hortense, Sherea’ (Junior) Davis, of Waynesville, Olen Dees II, of Blackshear, Mallorie (David) Crawford, of Blackshear, Mara
Harris, of Blackshear, Dalton (Miriah) Clary, of Blackshear, and Hagen Clary, of Waycross; 9 great-grandchildren with another
expected any day; 1 sister, Cecelia Ann (Ronnie) Strickland, of Oxford, FL; 3 brothers, Delmer Eugene (Pat) Williams and
Kenneth Charles Williams, both of Leesburg, FL, and Larry Odell (Patricia) Williams, of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews
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and other relatives. A funeral will take place Thursday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Laura Chapel Cemetery in
Patterson. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Daniel Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 16, 1965)
Daniel Williams, former resident of Madison County, died July 4th in Miami. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 18th at Mt.
Nebo Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Delores Ann Williams
(Abstracted from the July 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Delores Ann Williams (retired master sergeant) peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday (June 24, 2014). She was born
in Waycross, March 2, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Helen Williams, her daughter, Helena
Williams, and two brothers, Henry and Willie Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter, Rosalind (Reginald)
DeVaughn, of Jacksonville, FL; 1 grandson, Petty Officer Jerrard (Delissa Powell) Miles II, of Houston, TX; 1 granddaughter,
Faithe’ DeVaughn, of Jacksonville, FL; 1 great-grandson (the apple of her eye), Jalen “J.J.” Miles, of Decatur; 3 brothers, Clark
(Rosetta) Williams, of Miami, FL, Chris Williams, of Waycross, and Sammy (Selena) Williams, of San Palo Alto, CA; 3 sisters,
Rosetta Williams, of Chesapeake, VA, Mattie Merritt-Stevenson, of Hinesville, and Ethel Gibson, of San Jose, CA; 2 aunts, Ethel
DeVoe, of Brooklyn, NY, and Rose Walker, of Miami, FL; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives. She was a
member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson St. While growing up in Waycross, she attended Center High
School where she was also known as “Tootie” and became homecoming queen of her graduating class. She was a loving mother,
grandmother and “GG” to her daughter Rozy, grandson Jerrard, and great=grandson “J.J.” She loved her family and honorary
family members, they all were everything to her. She was the youngest daughter of nine children but very dedicated in any and
everything she set her mind to do. She was the rock of the family and provided assistance to all when needed. She was “Big
Momma” and treated her brothers’ and sisters’ children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as if they were her own. She
was a proud veteran. She enlisted in the military June 11, 1974 as a “Women in the Air Force (WAF).” During her tenure in the
Air Force, effective June 1976 women were accepted in the service on much the same conditions as were men and the separate
status of the WAF was abolished. Her assignments included Mac Dill AFB (Tampa, FL), Kadena AFB (Okinawa, Japan),
Vandenberg AFB (Lompoc, CA), RAF Fairford (Gloucestershire, England) Minot AFB, (Minot, ND), Stuttgart ASAG (Stuttgart,
Germany), McGuire AFB (Trenton, NJ) and ended her carrier at McGuire AFB (Trenton, NJ). She worked more than 20 years as
a traffic management craftsman and retired in 1994. During this time she received awards that included The Good Conduct
Medal (1986), The Meritorious Service Medal (1989), Air Force Commendation Medal (1989) and Joint Service Commendation
Medal (1993) and countless others. The funeral will be held Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson
St. Burial and committal services will be held Monday in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL,
with full military honors rendered by the U.S. Honor Guard from Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta. Professional services are
entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Waycross.
WILLIAMS, Dessie M. Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 25, 2008)
DUPONT - Dessie M. Williams, 63, of Dupont, died Monday (April 21, 2008). She was a native of Statenville where she attended
public schools. Her father was the late Sam Thomas. She is survived by her husband, W.T. Williams, of Dupont; two daughters,
Janice Ellis, of Dupont, and Jackie Williams, of Lakeland; five sons, Kent (Donna Faye) Williams, of Lakeland, Kenneth Williams,
Tony Williams, Starva Williams and Toriano Williams, all of Dupont; mother, Deulah Lee Follow Thomas, of Valdosta; sisters,
Louise Harris, of Miami, Fla., Ethel Lee Donaldson, Joyce Scott, both of Valdosta, and Margaret (Ulysee) Davis, of Ashury Park,
N.J.; brothers, Sammie Lee (Barbara) Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, both of Valdosta, Elder Paul (Lois) Thomas, of Atlanta; two
aunts, Ruby (Jake) Jefferson and Jessie (James) Brooks, both of Dupont; sister-in-law, Lillie (Fred) Thomas, of Dupont; 22
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other
relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Prayer Garden Church of God In Christ, Homerville, with Pastor James
Brooks officiating. Friends are being received at the Williams residence, 43 North Williams St., Dupont. The body will be placed
in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in North Cemetery, Dupont. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville.
WILLIAMS, Dexter Williams, Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Dexter Williams, infant son of Dexter Williams and Chucketta Beaty passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Tallahassee
Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at San Pedro Baptist Church Cemetery Thursday, April 23, 2009.
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WILLIAMS, Donald Raymond Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 27, 2011)
Donald Raymond Williams, age 65, of Jasper, FL. passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Lake City Medical Center in Lake
City, FL. Donald was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County. He retired from PCS where he worked for a number of
years as a First Class Oiler Mechanic. Donald loved being outdoors hunting, fishing and working in his garden. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Nathaniel Handy Williams and Georgia Frances Grimsley Williams and a sister, Iris Langford. Survivors
include his wife of 42 years, Janice Simmons Williams, Jasper, FL; two sons, Donald Ream Stokley and his wife Jennifer, of
Charlotte, NC and Travis Williams and his wife Kristy, Lake Park, GA; one brother, Jimmy Williams, Jasper, FL; seven sisters,
Maureen Waters, Billie Senea, Mary Frances Rhoden, Wimpy McCulley, Judy Smith, Annelle Waters and Ruth Cribbs, all of
Jasper; three grandchildren, Kori Williams, Ben Stokley and Gracie Williams. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday,
March 1, 2011 in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Mrs. Donnie Albritton Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 21, 1955)
Mrs. Donnie Albritton Williams, age 73, died Tuesday January 4th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Virgie Webb, following an
extended illness. Funeral services were held Thursday January 6 in Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church two miles north of Perry.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edna Mae Hendry and Mrs. Virgie Webb, of Madison; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lillie Robinson,
of Perry; two brothers; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Doris H. Williams
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 8 January 2016)
Services for Doris H. Williams of Thomasville are Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel and
interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died January 8, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center. Born October 1, 1934 in
Pelham, she was a daughter of the late Ashley Huey and Thelma Brinkley Huey. She was retired a clerk from the Thomas County
Tax Commissioners Office and a member of First Baptist Church of Thomasville. On Aug. 9, 1952 in Pelham, she married
Jerome Scott "Billy" Williams. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2012. Survivors include a son, Scott Williams Jr. of
Thomasville; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis (Sheila) Williams of Thomasville; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia W. and Joel
Carter of Thomasville; grandchildren, Brooke Williams, Rome (Brittany) Williams, Brett Williams all of Thomasville, Blake
Williams of Atlanta, Allie Williams of Thomasville, Will (Amanda) Carter of Gainesville, FL, Ryan Carter of Thomasville; greatgrandchildren, Mallory Register, Logan Register both of Monticello and Josie Boyd, Gainesville, FL; sister, Margaret Bracewell
of Macon; sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Weyman) Brinkley of Cotton; brother, Buddy (Victoria) Huey of Dallas, TX; and
sister-in-law, Marjorie Williams of Thomasville.
WILLIAMS, Dorothy Yvonne Moore Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, July 29, 2011)
Mrs. Dorothy Yvonne Moore Williams, 84, of Greenville, FL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Madison, FL.
Well-known throughout the Big Bend Area, Mrs. Williams was the wife of Reverend James Williams, pastor of Pleasant Grove
Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello and New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville. She was a member of
Greenville's New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served diligently in numerous capacities, including pianist, church
school teacher and choir member. She was retired from Florida Plywood. Funeral services will be Saturday at New Zion
Missionary Baptist Church with burial following at the church cemetery. Among those cherishing Mrs. Williams' love and
beautiful spirit are her husband of 62 years, the Reverend James L. Williams of Greenville; 3 daughters, Gwendolyn W.
(Chalmus) Thomas and Barbara Williams, of Tallahassee, and Brenda W. (Keith) Shy of Albany, GA; 6 grandchildren: Ebony
Williams, Armondo (Shawnna) Solorzano, Chavien, Caleb, Candace and Airman Casey Shy; along with numerous nieces, nephews,
and other relatives. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her daughter, Evelyn Williams; son, James Williams, Jr.; and her siblings,
James, Wordlaw and Bernice Moore. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in the name of Dorothy Williams to:
Alzheimer's Project of Tallahassee, 301 E. Tharpe St. 32303, 850-386-2778, and to the American Heart Association of the Big
Bend Area, 2851 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee 32308, 850-878-3885. Tillman of Monticello is in charge of the
arrangements.
WILLIAMS, E. B. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 18, 1960)
Mr. E. B. Williams, age 79, a resident of Cherry Lake for many years, died Wednesday at the local hospital after an extended
illness. Funeral services will be held at Adel, GA. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Williams, of Cherry Lake; four sons, Billy G.
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Williams and E. Bruce Williams, Jr., both of Miami; Julian P. Williams, of California; and Bobby J. Williams, of Tallahassee; five
daughters, Mrs. Flora Smith and Mrs. Virginia Giddens, both of Adel, GA; Mrs. Sarah Crisp, of Miami; Mrs. Martha Dickens, of
Jacksonville; and Mrs. Dorothy Mullis, of Valdosta; and ten grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, E. S. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 24, 1955)
E. S. Williams, age 72, died Saturday at the Madison County hospital after an extended illness. He was a life-long resident of
Madison County and was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. E. S. Williams, and two daughters, Miss Ethelene
Williams and Mrs. Johnny Hodnett, of Madison; five sons, Fred E., of Perry; Leslie, of Plant City; R. L., Shelton and James, all of
Madison, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in Lee Methodist Church with
interment in Stonewall Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Mrs. E. S. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 17, 1961)
Funeral services were held Sunday in the Lee Methodist Church for Mrs. E. S. Williams, who passed away Friday in the local
hospital. Interment was in Stonewall Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born in Madison County and was a lifelong resident. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Johnny Hodnett, and Miss Ethelene Williams, born of Madison; three sons, R. L., Shelton, and
James, all three of Madison; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. B. W. Webb, of Madison; and one
brother, S. J. Hicks, of Madison.
WILLIAMS, E. W. Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 October 2009)
Mr. E. W. “Corny” Williams, age 82, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 30,
2009, at Wellspring Retirement Home in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Williams, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on July 22,
1927. He was the son of the late Oliver and Miriam Fussell Williams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and he is the widower of
the late Faye Wall Williams. He was tax commissioner of Coffee County for 28 Years, a former member and president of the
Douglas Exchange Club, he is a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include: son: Dr. Mark Williams and wife, Dr.
Susan Andrews of Oak Ridge, NC; grandchildren: Joshua Williams of Oak Ridge, NC and Heather (Jeff) Wall of Statham, GA;
brother: Frances (Lillian) Williams of the Wilsonville Community; and sister: Sally Meeks of Baldwin, FL. Funeral services were
Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Eastside Baptist Church. Entombment was in the Dixie Mausoleum in the Douglas City Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the S. W. GA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 1512 # 1 Gillionville
Road, Albany GA 31701.
WILLIAMS, Earvin Williams, Jr.
(Abstracted from the December 5, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Earvin “Deke” Williams Jr. was born Nov. 15, 1936 in Ware County, son of the late Earvin Williams Sr. and Princlar Solomon
Williams. He departed this life Friday (Nov. 29, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was educated in the
Waycross Public Schools and later worked in the pulpwood industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John
Lee, Isaac Lee Sr., Enoch Lee Sr. and Eugene Williams, and four sisters, Carrie Givings, Elizabeth Lee, Annie Williams and
Earenstine Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Eddie James Cooper (Regina), of Waycross; 2 grandchildren,
Sean Cooper, of Valdosta, and Jemarlon Cooper, of Waycross; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Williams and Alvester
Tripp, both of Waycross; 2 sisters-in-law, Earenstine Williams, of Waycross, and Leartis Mattox, of Green Cove Springs, FL; a
host of nieces, three of whom served as his caregivers, Ludeane Whitfield, Toni Maxwell and Princlar Tripp; and several
nephews, cousins and friends, who considered him not only a friend but also a father figure, a confidant, friend, disciplinarian
and at times just a quiet stoic presence in their lives. The funeral will be held Saturday, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church,
1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Waycross. A burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the family
residence, 628 Seaman Street. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway,
Waycross.
WILLIAMS, Eddie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 24, 1964)
Eddie Williams, colored, died at her home Sunday. Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Church this Sunday with burial in the
local cemetery.
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(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 July 2013)
Mr. Eddie B. Williams, age 73, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. Born March 18, 1940, Mr. Williams was the son of the late
Sally Mae Williams and the late Thomas Wilson. Mr. Williams was employed by the State Highway Department, prior to retiring
from the Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethelene Curry Williams of Douglas; 1 son, Eddie
Bernard Williams; 1 grandson, Javon Ezekial Williams; 4 brothers, L.B. (Hattie) Williams of Decatur, GA; Willie B. (Deborah)
Williams of McArthur, Ohio; Jimmy L. (Barbara) Williams of McArthur, Ohio; and Charlie F. (Dianne) Brown of Dawson, GA; 1
sister, Shirley Wiliams of Los Angeles, CA; 1 uncle, Hollis Williams of Columbus, Ohio; 1 aunt, Elsie Williams of Columbus Ohio; 2
sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Curry and Geraldine Fuller, both of St. Petersburg, FL; 6 brothers-in-law, Voliver Curry of Douglas, GA;
James (Dorothy) Curry of Miami, FL; Morris (Kay) Curry of St. Petersburg, FL; Allen (Mary) Curry of St. Petersburg, FL; Will
Curry of Miami, FL; and Aaron (Penny) Curry of Miami, FL; 5 Goddaughters, Juanita Johnson, Betty Townsend, Melissa Williams,
Janie Andrews, and Iris Eady; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Young’s
Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed at Broxton City Cemetery in Broxton, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home of
Douglas was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Edgar B. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 2, 1948)
Edgar B. Williams, prominent resident of the Lee community, died Sunday, December 28, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I.
Harris, in Lakeside, following an extended illness. Mr. Williams was previously under treatment at Archbold Hospital,
Thomasville, GA, later being removed to his daughter’s home. Funeral services were held Monday at the Lee Methodist Church
with interment in Stonewall Cemetery. Survivors are his widow, Lallah Geer Williams, four sons, Gordon L. Williams, Walter E.
Williams, W. J. Williams and Hugh Williams; three daughters, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Daniel G. McMullen and Mrs. L. L. McMullen; two
brothers, E. S. Williams, of Madison and L. D. Williams, of Valrico, FL, fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr.
Williams was 70 years of age and a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was engaged in farming until retiring some time ago,
due to illness.
WILLIAMS, Edith Tyre Clifton Williams
(Abstracted from the September 15, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Edith Tyre Clifton Williams, age 84, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Waycross, died Saturday (Sept. 13, 2014) at Avante at
Jacksonville Beach after an extended illness. She was born in Appling County to the late Sonny Silas Tyre and Annie Irene
Thornton Tyre. She lived in Jacksonville for many years where she was a supervisor at Prudential Insurance Company. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer P. Williams, daughter-in-law, Kim Clifton, son Douglas
Clifton, and 10 brother and sisters. Survivors include 1 son, W. Josh Clifton, of Jacksonville, FL; daughter-in-law, Marty Clifton,
of Thomasville; 2 step-children, Bobby Williams, Donna Smith, of Jacksonville, FL; 2 grandchildren, Trent Clifton and Adam
Clifton, both of Jacksonville; 5 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Blake, Logan, Grace and Braxton Clifton; 1 sister, Marlene Pyne, of
Lake Sinclair; 1 sister-in-law, Irma Tyre, of Screven; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be Tuesday
at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Edna Rhodes Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 8, 2013)
Mrs. Edna Rhodes Williams, 96, of Perry, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at her home in Perry. Edna was born July 9,
1917 in Dwyer, MS, to John and Ola (Norris) Cochran. Mrs. Williams was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Perry. She
enjoyed gardening, and was dedicated to her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching and listening to the
Lawrence Welk Show. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents John Bert and Ola Norris Cochran, her husband of 43
years Earl Matthew Rhodes, also her second husband of 15 years Jodi Williams, her grandson Benjamin Wesley Hendry, and a
brother John H. Cochran. She is survived by her daughters Doris Jeanne (Jim) Ruff of Pensacola, Betty Jo (Richard) Wall of
Tallahassee, Linda (Hal) Murphy of Perry, and Pam (Bob) Slaughter of Colombia, TN; her sister Mildred Watson and her brother
Roy O. (Jo Ann) Cochran all of Mobile, AL; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Pineview
Memorial Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to to the Guardian ad litem of Perry or to the Disabled
American Veterans Assoc. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Edward Myles Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Edwards Myles Williams, age 52, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at his residence in Knightdale, NC. He was born in
Perry, Florida, to the late Edwards J. Williams, and the former Janie Slaughter Williams. Mr. Williams was a native of Perry, FL.
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He had lived in Jacksonville for 2 years and then moved to North Carolina in 1996. He graduated in 1977 from Taylor County
High School, and also graduated with a Bachelors Science Degree from University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Mr. Williams
was employed with Lab Corp. as a Computer Analyst. In his spare time he enjoyed carpentry, auto restoration, cooking and was
an avid reader. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwards J. Williams. Survived by his mother, Janie S. Williams of
Jacksonville, FL, (2) sisters; Sherri Laine Jones (John Shealy) of Perry, FL, Amanda Niesen (Vince) of Jacksonville, FL, (2) Godchildren; Josh Barnes, Aimee Barnes Kear, (4) nephews; Matthew Edwards Niesen, of Jacksonville, FL, Blake Kenneth Jones, of
Perry, FL, Cade Williams Jones (Sheena) of Tallahassee, FL, Blair Myles Jones, of Perry, FL, a niece; Amanda Nicole Niesen, of
Jacksonville, FL, (2) great-nieces; Haley Jones and Presley Jones. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist
Church on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Edwin L. “Boe” Williams, Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 1, 2010)
Edwin L. "Boe" Williams, Jr. of Valdosta, died Sunday (Aug. 29, 2010) after fighting a long battle with leukemia. He was born
June 1, 1937 in Waycross to the late Edwin L. Williams Sr. and Doris Cason Williams. He was the great-grandson of the late
Joseph Benjamin Cason Sr. and Fredda Harbin Cason, of Waycross, and the late George Newton Williams and Bessie Box
Williams, of Dothan, Ala. He spent most of his childhood in Waycross. During a brief period of time, he and his family lived in
Broadhurst, a little turpentine and saw mill town just outside of Jesup. One of his favorite past times was sharing stories about
the days he lived in Broadhurst and the many colorful characters he encountered there. In high school, his family moved to
Cottondale, Fla. Before moving to Cottondale, he earned his Life Scout Badge with the Boy Scouts of America. One of his few
regrets was that he was never able to complete the work needed for his Eagle Scout Badge as Cottondale did not have a BSA
chapter. After high school, he attended Florida State University where he received a B. S. degree in business. It was there
that he met his wife of 45 years, the late Carolyn Barrientos Williams. Soon after college, he opened his first shoe store in
Tallahassee, Fla. In 1964, soon after moving to Valdosta, he and Carolyn opened Country Cobbler Shoe Store downtown.
Together, they built a successful enterprise with additional stores in Waycross, Gainesville, Fla., and Jacksonville, Fla. In
addition to his business, he was a regionally respected genealogist. He founded and served as chairman of the board for the
Huxford Genealogical Society in Homerville. He contributed to numerous genealogical articles, periodicals and the Huxford
Society's series, The Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia. He served as the Williams family historian. He was instrumental in
preserving the historic Williams family reunion, one of the largest reunions in the country, which was first held in 1903 in
Graceville, Fla. In 2003, he authored "Andrew Elton Williams: Ancestors, Contemporaries, Descendants, and Allied Family," a
book about the patriarch of the Williams family, who settled in Graceville, Fla. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved exploring
nature, whether it was the Okefenokee Swamp or the great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. He also had a unique passion
for racing homing pigeons. For more than 45 years, he was a member of the Valdosta Pigeon Racing Club and the Dixie Combine.
If you had a minute to spare, he would take you to see his pigeons and educate you on the sport. The oldest of 23 first cousins,
he was a natural leader and a man of faith. He always found the best in people and this trait made him a devoted husband,
brother, father and grandfather as well as loyal friend. He did not have good "customers" at Country Cobbler, rather good
friends. Everyone was welcome and he was delighted to serve three and four generations of families in his store. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Barrientos Williams. His survivors include his
wife, Carol Fletcher Williams, of Valdosta; his sister and brother-in-law, Fredda Williams Shutes and Vivian Shutes, of Panama
City, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edwin L. "Edd" Williams III, of Atlanta, and Cason Williams and Leisa Williams, of
Hahira; one daughter and a son-in-law, Ginny Williams Kirkland and Lawson Kirkland, of Hahira; four grandchildren, Anna
Williams, Taylor Williams, Carolyn Kirkland and Young Kirkland, all of Hahira; step-daughter and son-in-law, Jarrett McAllister
Tennyson and Glen Tennyson, of Albany; step-daughter, Kelly McAllister, of Albany; step-son, Hunter New Jr., of Quitman; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Valdosta with the
minister, Mack Weaver, officiating. Interment will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held
tonight from 6 until 8 at Carson McLane Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Remley Farr, George Farr, Harbin Farr, Leonard
Butler, Randy Drupiewski, Joe Drupiewski, Ben Cason and Bruce Moye. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Joe and
Fredda Cason Scholarship Fund Waycross College, 2001 South Georgia Parkway, Waycross, Ga. 31503, by phone, 449-7600; The
Huxford Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 595, Homerville, Ga. 31634-3151, by phone, (912) 487-2310, or by going online to
www.huxford.com; or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P. O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202, or online at
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page, www.mclanefuneralservices.com.
WILLIAMS, Eliza Brown Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 29, 1965)
Eliza Brown Williams, age 57, passed away Monday January 18 th at her home in Perry after a long illness. She was the daughter
of the late Wesley and Rosa Brown. She was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church of Perry. Survivors are her husband,
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James Williams of Perry; one daughter, Rosa Lee Love of Perry; two sons, James Fudge and David Fudge, both of Madison; one
sister, Martha Edwards of Jesup, GA; three brothers, Andrew Collins of Sarasota, Leroy Brown of Madison, and Coleman Brown
of Ashburn, GA; and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday January 31 st at Cross Roads Baptist Church with
burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth D. Williams
(Abstracted from the February 8, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Elizabeth D. Williams, age 70, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. She
was born in Blackshear where she attended and graduated from Lee Street High School. She was a devoted member of First
Born Church of the Living God in Blackshear. In 1966 she met and married her husband and became a devoted and loving wife
and mother of three children. She retired from Okefenokee Regional Library as a clerk. Gardening flowers and produce were
deeply enjoyed by her. She and her husband were called by the Lord into the ministry, Community Outreach, Inc. During the
history of their ministry, they had an outreach mission on Blackwell Street for the needy and poor. The ministry had six homes
on Gilmore and Marion Street where people with alcohol and drug problems or former prisoners could get ministered to by the
Lord. As a dedicated volunteer to Riverside Nursing Home since 1978, she shared God’s Word to patients every Tuesday at 5
p.m. She and her husband were devoted to their work together for the Lord from which they pastored Damascus Road Ministry
on Abner Street. She was a beloved lady who will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her and enjoyed her ministry.
She was the daughter of the late Artis Hagan and Maelene Williams Hagan. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, the Rev.
Curtis L. Williams Sr., of Waycross; 3 children, Curtis L. (Monica) Williams Jr., of Oklahoma City, OK, Aundrea Williams (Will)
Barrett, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Cynthia Williams (Kevin) White, of Valdosta; 6 grandchildren, Cameron, Chelsea, Brittany,
Devin, Lauren and Mia; 2 great-grandchildren, Mailyah and Laila; 4 sisters, Mary Jean McGauley, of Blackshear, Dorothy Ann
Hagan, Billie Catherine Neal and Fairy Lee Andrea, all of Miami, FL; 2 brothers, Artis Hagan Jr., of Waycross, and Larry Hagan,
of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Eagle’s Flight Ministries, 355 E.
Blackshear Ave. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth JoAn Sweat Williams
(Abstracted from the 8 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Elizabeth JoAn Sweat Williams, age 75, of Axson, passed away Sunday (Sept. 6, 2015) at Coffee Regional Medical Center after
an extended illness. Born in Waycross, May 1, 1940, she lived in several locations in the United States before spending most of
her adult life in Douglas and Axson. She was the daughter of the late Joel Lee and Dorothy Gibson Sweat. She married on June
27, 1965 and recently reached her anniversary date of 50 years with Dr. Jack Williams. She completed high school in the 1958
Wacona class in Ware County and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Georgia with some
credits being attained at South Georgia State College in Douglas. As an educator, she was affectionately known as “Miss JoAn”
by the first graders she taught for many years. She was actively involved in many community programs and especially liked to
join elderly ladies or children in making ceramic art and painting, both on canvas and pottery. She enjoyed weaving with yarn and
basketry work with straw and fiber. She was an avid walker and even continued this pleasure after having to use a cane to
support herself. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Dr. Jack Williams; 1 brother, Cedric (Irene) Sweat of Axson; 1
sister, Barbara (James) Batson of Douglas; 1 aunt, Ouida (Jim) Boyle of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; 1 uncle, Loomis (Peggy) Gibson
of St Petersburg, FL; beloved cousins, Diane Carter Moore of Augusta and Patricia Carter Nayyar of Atlanta; 2 nieces, Ann
Griner Bonds of Marietta and Susan Sweat (Peter) Zucco of Pasadena, MD; nephews, Kip (Michele) Griner of Houston, TX, John
(Nancy) Peterson of Escondido, CA, Jim (Joan) Peterson of Laurel, MD, Cedric (Patricia) Sweat Jr., of Bridgewater, NJ, Joel
(Darjan) Sweat of Jefferson, GA; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Ricketson Funeral Home of Douglas is handling
the service. There will be no church service, but a private graveside service will take place at a later time at Carver Baptist
Church Cemetery in the Williams’ family plot.
WILLIAMS, Ella Fair Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 20, 1970)
Ella Fair Williams, age 59, died Saturday February 14th in Madison after a lingering illness. She was a member of Jeslamb A. M.
E. Church. Survivors are her husband, Herman White, and her mother, Emma Martin of Madison; one sister, Elease Thompkins of
Miami; one brother, Zebedee Martin of Madison and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday February
21st at Beggs Horry Street Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Eloise Williams
(Abstracted from the March 15, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Eloise Williams, age 71, of Waverly, passed away Monday (March 10, 2014) with her family by her side in Jacksonville, FL, at
Community Hospice. She was born March 16, 1942, in Jesup, the daughter of the late Talmadge and Mildred Boatright. She grew
up and attended school in Waycross. She is survived by her husband, Cecil L. Williams, of Waverly; son, Steven R. Williams
(Sharon), of Woodbine; step-son, Jody L. Williams (Chrissy), of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Ryan Williams (Amber), of Woodbine,
Kristy Gowen (Joe), of Woodbine, Becka Sagebiel, of Woodbine, Jessica, Autumn, Lacey and Justin Williams, of Dallas, TX;
great-grandchildren, Gage, Annabelle, Addison, Conrey and Whitley, of Woodbine; a sister, Bearnese Hasty (Glenn), of Hilliard,
FL; a brother, Stanley Boatright (Vonnis), of Brunswick; several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in
death by her sister, Gloese Lewis (Jackie), of White Oak. A memorial service will be held Saturday at Allison Memorial Chapel in
St. Marys. Although her life seemed too short to those who loved her, those who were touched by her understood that the
quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love heals a
memory no one can steal. (Unknown)
WILLIAMS, Elrie Donnie Williams Jr.
(Abstracted from the 7 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Elrie Donnie Williams Jr., age 98, will be Tuesday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. He departed this life on Saturday (March 5, 2016) at his residence after an
extended illness. Born March 31, 1918, in Telmore, he was the third child of the late Elrie Donnie Williams Sr. and Leola Baldwin
Williams. He was joined in holy matrimony to Ethel Thomas Aug. 22, 1939. This union was blessed with four children, Edna
Reaunette, Donnelle, Edward and Ann. He received his formal education from the public school system of Ware County. He was
retired from CSX Transportation Company with 32 years of service. He had many hobbies which consisted of carpentry, auto
mechanics and farming. He is best described as a caring and gentle man always willing to lend a helping hand. He joined Oak
Grove Baptist Church in Telmore at an early age. Later he became a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he
served on the building committee, trustee board, the Brotherhood of Men of the church and various other organizations. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, I.G. Williams, Princetta W. Sumner, Rosa W. Murphy, Carrie
W. Evers and Lula Lorene Williams. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife of 76 years, Ethel T.
Williams; four children, Edna Reaunette Hill Melvin, Donnelle Williams (Earline), Edward (Eva) Williams and Ann Laverne (Lee)
Williams, all of Atlanta; a grandson that he raised as a son, Jamal Williams, of Atlanta; six siblings, Marie W. Marable, Bill
Williams, Mary E. White, Alexander Williams, all of Waycross, Ocie W. Slaughter of Atlanta, and Martha W. Slias of Decatur; a
sister-in-law, Alice Jordan Williams of Blackshear; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Leola
(Mitchell) Inman; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Williams residence,
521 Martin Luther King Drive. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Enoch Herman Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 7, 2012)
Lee: Enoch Herman Williams died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Dowling Park, FL. He was born in Madison County to the
parents of Herman and Osie Williams. He lived most of life in Lee and was a member of Corinth Primitive Baptist Church. He
worked with State Road Department as a Supervisor. He is survived by 2 Sons: Nathan Williams (Cindy) and Mike Williams
(Elizabeth) both of Lee; 4 sisters: Carolyn Moore (Tom), Ida Bell Bell (James), Elvira Brown all of Lee and Osie Mae O’Steen of
Mayo; sister-in-law Alethia Horne Williams of Jasper and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2
brothers: Amos and Jarmon Carlie Williams.
WILLIAMS, Erma Joyce Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Erma Joyce Williams, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at her residence in Perry, FL. She was born in Dover,
FL to the late Francis Gladwell and Vivan Georgia Laricey Gilliard. Coming from Plant City, FL she had lived in Perry since 1977.
Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed crocheting in her spare time.
Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Williams, Sr., and a sister, Frances Foskey. Survived by a son; James E. (Bonnie)
Williams Jr., (2) daughters; Lisa Lynn Cruce, and Laura Ann Vaughn, all of Perry, FL, (2) brothers; Douglas Gilliard, David Gilliard,
(1) sister; Dorothy Jean Harris, (10) grandchildren, (5) great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the First Assembly
of God Church on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Esther Williams
(Abstracted from the October 3, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life for Esther Williams will be held Sunday at Northside Temple, 1216 Abner St. Burial and committal services
will be held in Manor Cemetery in Manor. The funeral cortege will assemble at 1206 Thomas St. Soloist Sister Queen Esther
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Williams, age 65, passed away on Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief illness. She was
surrounded by her devoted sister, Patricia Williams, along with other close friends when the Lord called her home. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Willie Williams and Louise Williams, five brothers, Solomon Williams, Charlie Williams, J. C.
Williams, Timmie Williams and Joseph Williams, and a beautiful and loving aunt, Orah Lee Moody. “Sister Cookie,” as she was
affectionately known, was a true woman of God who loved the Lord, her family and church. Her most noticeable characteristic
was that beautiful smile and her favorite saying was the she was always praying for you. Her ministry was singing and she
blessed the nursing homes with her beautiful voice. Along with her sister, they visited the sick and shut-ins. It is believed there
isn't a church in Waycross that she has not visited at least once. Those left to cherish her memories are her devoted sister,
Pat Williams; two special nephews, Deion S. Williams and Marquis S. (Eboni) Williams; 2 sisters, Carolyn Corey, of Atlanta, and
Odess Phillip, of Cocoa Beach, FL; 2 brothers, Curtis Williams and Elizah (Henrietta) Williams; a host of very special nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
WILLIAMS, Ethel Lorene Thomas Williams
(Abstracted from the 20 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Deaconess Ethel Lorene Thomas Williams will be held Thursday at Macedonia Missionary
Baptist Church 702 Arnold McKinney Drive. She was born Feb. 24, 1918 in Hawkinsville (Pulaski County). She was the sixth of 12
children born to the late Milledge and Jennie L. Thomas. On Aug. 22, 1939, she was joined in holy matrimony to Elrie Donnie
Williams, who died March 5, 2016. To this union four children were born, Edna Reaunette, Donnelle, Edward and Ann Laverne.
She grew up in Waycross where she received her formal education from the Waycross public school system. She worked for the
school system for several years and was a homemaker. At an early age, she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where
served as the church secretary, member of deaconess board, the Citizens’ Ministry, Abraham and Sarah’s Choir, the CWA
(Christian Women Auxiliary) and the Senior Mission. She also served as the financial secretary for the church and coordinated
all fundraising activities for the Macedonia Educational Scholarship fund. She was kind, loving, a hard worker and her congenial
character won a place in the hearts of those privileged to have known her. She loved the Lord and her family with unconditional
love. On Monday (Dec. 19, 2016), God called her from her earthly home to her heavenly home. In addition to her parents and
husband she was preceded in death by her sisters, Emma Thomas, Annie L. Johnson, Beatrice T. Elbert, Bertha Price and Will
Street, and her brothers, Austin Thomas, Milledge Thomas, Nehemiah Thomas and Richard Thomas. Those left to cherish her
memory include her children, Edna Reaunette, Donnelle (Earlene), Edward (Eva) and Ann Laverne, all of Atlanta; grandchildren,
Angela (Keith), Donelle Jr., both of Atlanta, Daryl (Lolita), of Suffolk, VA, Jamal, Edward and Edward R., all Atlanta; a special
niece, Saron, of Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Marie Marable, Mary White, both of Waycross, Ocie D. Slaughter, Martha Silas both of
Atlanta, and Alice Jordan Williams of Offerman; brothers-in-law, Bill Williams and Alexander Williams, both of Waycross;
special cousins, Leola Inman (Mitchell), of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives. Friends are being
received at the Williams residence, 251 Martin Luther King Drive. Interment will be in Hazard Hill Cemetery. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Evelyn Mignonette Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 2, 1972)
Evelyn Mignonette Williams, age 37, died Saturday May 20, 1972 in a west Florida hospital after an extended illness. She was a
lifelong resident of Lafayette County, the daughter of the late Mr. Drew Bell and Mrs. Naomi Bell. She was a graduate of
Lafayette County High School and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are 2 daughters, Miss Calla Williams and Miss
Lilah Williams, both of Mayo; her mother, Mrs. Naomi Plymel Bell of Mayo; 2 sisters, Mrs. Barbara Jones of Perry; and Mrs.
Anzallee Burns of Bartow; 2 brothers, Drew Bell Jr., of Mayo and Sgt. Marcus Bell of Ft. Bragg. NC. Funeral services were held
Wednesday (May 24, 1972) in the Brewer Lake Baptist Church with interment in Day Cemetery. Beggs Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Felicia Nicole Jefferson Williams
(Abstracted from the 21 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Felicia Nicole Jefferson Williams, age 32, died suddenly Saturday (June 18, 2016) at her residence. She was born June 10, 1984
in Homerville. She attended Clinch County Public Schools and was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. in Argyle. She was preceded in
death by her father, Wade Anthony Jefferson, paternal grandfather, Jackie Lee Jefferson, maternal grandmother, Alzenia
Mae Jenkins, and an aunt, Latrelle Gilyard. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Cecil Bernard Williams III; two
sons whom she loved more than anything in this world, Kenneth Brandon Jefferson and Elijah Tramaine Cobb; her mother,
Mattie Jenkins Jefferson of Argyle; 5 brothers, Kylan (Subrena) Jefferson of Argyle, Steven Jefferson of Argyle, Jeremy
Houston of Minnesota, Shambrail Thomas and Jervis Thomas both of Lakeland; 2 sisters, Portia (PeeWee) Jefferson of
Homerville, and Nicole Thomas of Lakeland; one special uncle, Frank Jenkins of Valdosta; King Dunham whom she deeply loved
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and raised as her own; and a host of other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at The Pentecostals of Waycross, 1606
Isabella St., Waycross. Memorialization is by cremation.
WILLIAMS, G. W. Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 20 May 2016)
Mr. G. W. Williams, age 84, of Mayo, FL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 20, 2016. Mr. Williams was born
January 29, 1932 in Lafayette County to Mr. Joseph Virgil Williams and Mary Etta Hurst Williams. G. W. was a member of Mayo
First Assembly of God. He worked in the logging industry for more than 40 years. He enjoyed reading his Bible, loved gardening,
and spending time with his family. G. W. was preceded in death by; his wife of 59 years, Mary Frances Williams; 1 brother,
Albert Williams and 6 sisters, Essie Clinton, Ola Coker, Leona Sanders, Doris Dycus, Edna Scheer, and Ellis Paquin. He is
survived by; his 2 loving and devoted daughters, Carolyn Diane Williams and Cloria Jean Williams, both of Mayo; as a well as a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services for Mr. Williams will be Monday May 23, 2016 at the Burns
Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment will follow in Wayfare Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Glenn Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Glenn Williams, age 59, of Lake Park, GA passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on
July 20, 1954 in Valdosta, GA to the late Roger Ludman and Rita Henriksen (Birkemose) Williams. He worked in the auto parts
business for many years. His survivors include, 2 daughters & son-in-Law, Amanda Shapard of Hahira, GA; Jessica (Shanon)
Baker of Valdosta, GA; 3 grandchildren, Emma Shapard, Fisher Baker & Eliza Baker; mother of children, Melanie Williams of
Valdosta, GA; 1 sister & brother-in-Law, Peggy (Rudy) Dowling of Valdosta, GA; 1 brother, Jerry Williams of Valdosta, GA; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral
Services with burial to follow at Hebron Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Services of
Valdosta is serving the family.
WILLIAMS, Grant Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 December 2009)
Mr. Grant Williams, age 92, son of the late Mrs. Lizzie Mae Williams, and the late Mr. Preston Williams, and a native of
Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia, was given his life in service. Life began in the year of our Lord and Savior, July 23,
1917, in Willacoochee, (Burnell Gaskin Farm), Atkinson County, GA, for Mr. Williams. He exchanged time for eternity on Sunday,
November 1, 2009, in Douglas, GA, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Early in life he met and married the former Miss Rosa
Mae Peterson, and to this union they parented four children. Later in life, he met and married the former Miss Caldonia Smith,
and they affectionately reared twelve children. Mr. Williams was educated in the public schools of Atkinson County, and was a
mason of the St. Mark Jehovah Lodge #4, Alapaha District. At an early age, he became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. In
his aspiration to excel and prepare his family’s journey, Mr. Williams had been engaged in employment for many years with Led
Belly Saw Mill, McCranie Brothers Wood Preserving, and retiring lastly from Nashville Mills. He was a family oriented man and
enjoyed farming, gardening and raising various livestock. Precious memories will be forever cherished by his living and devoted
family; 12 children: Jimmy Dale (Helen) Williams, Mae Etta (Arthur) Graham, Geraldine Washington, Linda F. Williams, Andrea
(Wilfred) Vickers, Vanessa Williams, Willie G. Williams, Franklin Williams, Marcus (Crystal) Williams, Calvin Williams, Benjamin
(Brenda) Smith, Shvonda Williams; 25 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister/brothers-in-law: Blondell (James) Smith,
Boysie (Sammie) Walden, Marjorie (Oliver) Rayam, Virginia (Bernard) Jackson, Mary Jane (Al) King, Dissie Mae Facon, Lena
Douglas, Malaha Smith, Jeff (Lou Ronnie) Peterson, Lamar Jackson, and Isiah Jackson, many nephews, nieces, and other
relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Williams were Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the House of God Church in Willacoochee, GA.
Litman Funeral Homes Inc. of Douglas, GA was in charge of the final arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Helen Bryant Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 12 December 2008)
Mrs. Helen Bryant Williams, age 68, of Madison, died December 8, 2008 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.
Services will be held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lake City at Forrest Lawn. Helen was born on
October 23, 1940, in Penny Farms, and is the daughter of the late Acie and Abbie Bryant. In 1958, she married Dennis Williams
and gave birth to three children. Helen has lived in Florida most of her life, but has also lived in Oklahoma, Texas and
Tennessee. Helen worked in the hotel and restaurant industry most of her working career, but her most rewarding position was
as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Helen was an accomplished CNA that was well known for her strong care-giving and dedication
to her patients. Helen was a very devoted mother and grandmother that loved her family. Helen is survived by one daughter,
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Cynthia (Clifford) Kirby of Lake City; Tony (Patty) Williams, of Lake City; Scott (Lynette) Williams, of Summerville, SC; 9
grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 6 sisters: Hazel McCall, of Lake City, Betty Todd, of Tampa. Ruth Matthews, of Madison,
Joyce Suber, of Winter Garden, Kathy (Sim) Kirby, of Lake City, and Juanita (Harry) Kirby of Perry GA. Helen was predeceased
by James Bryant of Ashville, NC and Earnestine Williamson of Madison.
WILLIAMS, Helen Lavada Loper Williams
(Abstracted from the July 19, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
HORTENSE — Helen Lavada Loper Williams, 76, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (July 16, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health
System in Brunswick, following an extended illness. She was Born Oct. 2, 1936 in Brantley County, the daughter of the late
Major Elwood Loper and Lydia Nancy Sloan. She lived for several years in Michigan, New York and Florida before returning to
Hortense to care for her ailing parents. She was a member of Satilla Baptist Church and was a faithful, active member for as
long as she was physically able. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Weightstille Lawton “Dub”
Williams, a brother, Richard Elwood Loper, and sister-in-law, Dorothy Williams Loper. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Helen
Williams (Donald) Rowell of Blackshear; a brother-in-law, Robert R. (Suzanne) Williams of Buckport, ME; several nieces and
nephews, including Judy Loper and Joey Loper, both of Green Cove Springs, FL; and many cousins A funeral will be held
Saturday at 11 a.m. at Frye Funeral Home. A private interment will take place at a later time. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home, Nahunta.
WILLIAMS, Henry Cleveland Williams Jr.
(Abstracted from the 29 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Henry Cleveland Williams Jr., age 62, passed away Monday (Oct. 26, 2015) at Clinch County Hospital in Homerville. The funeral
will be Saturday at St. James AME Church, Lee Street, Blackshear. Memorialization will be by cremation after the service. The
family is receiving friends at his mother’s residence, 3361 Piney Grove Circle, Blackshear. The cortege will assemble Saturday at
3361 Piney Grove Circle. Born May 5, 1953, he was the son of the late Henry Cleveland Williams Sr. and Hattie V. Williams. He
attended Lee Street High School in Blackshear and moved to New York to complete his education at Dewitt Clinton High School.
He worked at Tire Kingdom in New York for more than 20 years before he moved back to Blackshear and worked at Tire
Kingdom in Waycross until his health failed. He spent six years in the Clinch County Health Care Nursing Home in Homerville
until God called him to rest on Monday. After Henry moved back to Blackshear, he became a member of St. James A.M.E.
Church. Also known as “Big Hank” and “Ham Bone,” he had and outgoing and joking personality. His favorite words to Robin when
she talked to him were, “I’m a good looking Brother Robin.” He leaves to mourn his mother, Hattie V. Williams, of Blackshear; 4
sisters, Constance Cromedy, Thessalon Williams, Robin Taylor, all of Blackshear, and Felicia Williams of Augusta; nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Arrangements are with Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral.
WILLIAMS, Henry Cleveland Williams Sr.
(Abstracted from the July 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Henry Cleveland “Cleve” Williams Sr., age 83, of 3361 Piney Grove Circle, Blackshear, passed Tuesday (July 8,
2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born March 29, 1931 in Telfair County to the late Clayton Williams Sr.
and Elizabeth Cook Williams. Preceding him in death other than his parents was one brother, Felton Williams, and one sister,
Jereleen Russell. He attended Lee Street High School and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, listing to The
Rance Allen Group and The Canton Spirituals. He also enjoyed singing in a quartet, The Five Stars of Harmony. The funeral will
be Monday, at Greater St. James A.M.E. Church. Military honors to be provided by U.S. Army detail. The cortege will assemble
at the residence. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 62 years, Hattie Davis Williams; 5 children, Constance
Cromedy, Henry Williams Jr., Thessalon Williams, Felecia Williams, and the baby, Robin Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters, Ollie Jackson, of New York, Ruth Spaulding and the Rev. Betty Pace; 1 brother, Clayton Williams Jr., of
Chicago, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation. Final arrangements are
entrusted to Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Inc.
WILLIAMS, Henry Edward Williams Jr.
(Abstracted from the August 16, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
The funeral for Henry Edward “Donk” Williams Jr. will be held Saturday at Power House of Faith, 1608 Louisiana Ave.,
Waycross. Burial will follow in Barnar Memorial Gardens. The funeral procession will assemble at the family residence 1509
Walter St. at 1:45 p.m. Calls are being received at the family residence outside of visitation hours. He departed this life
Wednesday (Aug. 7, 2013) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Preceding him in death was his mother, Ella Bell Davis. He was born
March 3, 1975 in Waycross, the son of Ella Bell Davis and Henry Williams Sr. He received his formal education in the public
schools of Waycross. “Donk” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, had a strong love for his family and
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community. Most of all he was a dedicated father always putting the welfare of his sons first. He had a wonderful zest for life,
he never met a stranger and always had a good word to share. Those left to cherish his memories are two sons, Henvontaye
Williams and Ka’Onne Williams; three sisters, Tracy Harris (Jeffery), Sabrina Coffie, all of Waycross, and Antalena Hinton
(Kenyatta), of Unadilla; two brothers, Darrell Davis, of Charleston, SC, and Andra Davis, of Waycross; one aunt, Georgia Malone,
of Charleston, SC; two uncles, Clyde Gordon, of Waycross, and Tommy McElhaney, of Virginia Beach, VA; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Henry 'Hank' Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 10, 2006)
HOMERVILLE — Henry Wylder "Hank" Williams Jr., 81, died Friday (April 7, 2006) at his residence following a brief illness.
Although born in Ware County, he had lived most of his life in Homerville. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II,
where he received a Purple Heart and two bronze stars among other commendations. He was a graduate of the University of
Georgia and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was a forestry consultant and a member of the Society of American
Foresters, Association of Consulting Foresters and the Homerville United Methodist Church. He served several years as the
Clinch County surveyor. He was the son of the late Henry Wylder Williams Sr., and Emma Dame Williams. Survivors include his
wife, Charlotte Land Williams, of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Ellen and Arne Rasmussen, of Bergan,
Norway; one son and daughter-in-law, Henry Wylder III and Karen (Dell) Williams, of Waycross; two grandchildren, Nils Henry
Rasmussen and Hanne Elizabeth Rasmussen, of Bergan, Norway; and several other relatives. In accordance to his wishes, the
body will be cremated and a memorial service is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. at the Homerville United Methodist Church. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit Inc., P.O. Box 413, Homerville, Ga. 31634. Roundtree
Funeral Home of Homerville is serving the Williams family.
WILLIAMS, Hermon Thomas Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 30, 2010)
Hermon Thomas Williams, age 79, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Madison. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday,
January 2, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery. He was a life-long resident of
Madison. He was a paper maker with Owens-Illinois until his retirement. He loved to fish and farm. He served in the US Army
and was a veteran of the Korean War. He loved the Lord and family. He was past worshipful master of Madison Masonic Lodge
F&AM#11. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley Jean Williams of Madison; 2 sons: Keith Williams (Cheryl), and Tommy
Williams both of Pinetta; daughter: Dianne Williams of Madison; 6 grandchildren Dana Williams, Monica Mosier (Mark), Lucas
Williams, Trey Williams, Hunt Williams, and Emily Williams and 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.. He was
preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, 235 NW Orange Ave., Madison FL 32340,
(850)973-2258.
WILLIAMS, Hettye Jean Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL March 12, 2015)
Hettye Jean Williams, age 63, of Perry, FL, passed away March 12, 2015. Hettye was born November 26, 1951 in Magnolia, MS,
to Albert J. Carter and Hettie Carter (Hughes). Hettye was of the Jehovah Witnesses Faith and was a member of the local
Kingdom Hall of Perry. She enjoyed her pioneer ministry service. She loved flowers and was an avid gardener. She was a devoted
wife, mother, and grandmother. Hettye was preceded in death by her father A. J. Carter and one daughter Angela Denise
Williams. Hettye is survived by her husband John H. Williams, Perry, FL, 2 sons: Michael W. Williams of Perry and Charles A.
(Krystal) Williams of Atlanta, GA, 6 grandchildren: Brittany M. Williams, Satia S. Williams, Orrie J. Williams, Dream A. Williams,
Journey J. Williams, and Aubrey L. Williams; her mother Hettie L. Hamilton, 6 sisters and 2 brothers: Diane Chandler, Ernestine
Owens, Albert Carter Jr., Barbara Nichols, Mary Jenkins, Linda Hagler, Kennie Carter, and Debra Carter-Kelly. Funeral services
will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Sunday, March 15, 2015. To serve as a lasting memory the family requests that
cards be sent in place of flowers. The cards can be sent to: 2149 Malone Rd. Perry, FL 32348.
WILLIAMS, Hobson Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 9, 1962)
Hobson Williams, age 64, died suddenly Tuesday at his home, Madison Route 2. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County,
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams. He was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Leona Fralick Williams, of
Madison Route 2; one daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Williamson, of Gainesville; one son, Morgan H. Williams, of Madison; two
grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Earl Owen, of Ocilla, GA; Mrs. Jeff Owen, of Bronson; Mrs. Mollie Herndon, of Madison; and
Mrs. Charles Duke, of Palatka. Services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
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WILLIAMS, Horace Gordon Williams Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 5, 2010)
The funeral for Horace Gordon "Beam" Williams Sr., 65, of Homerville, who died Monday (March 1, 2010) at Smith Northview
Hospital in Valdosta after an illness, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Homerville with
the pastor, the Rev. Amos Lee officiating. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m.
Saturday. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 8 at Fluker Funeral Home in Homerville. The cortege will leave his son's
residence, 262 Old Fargo Road, Homerville, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. He was a native and lifelong resident of Homerville where he
received his formal education from the public school system. His parents were the late Willie Williams and Ethel Chandler
Williams. He was also preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Homerville,
and was retired from Hercules Company with 21 years of service. After his retirement, he worked for Sessoms Timber until his
health began to fail. "Bean" was a cheerful and funny man. He was well liked and loved everyone. Survivors include two sons,
Gordon L. Williams (Chestine), of Homerville, and Horace Williams Jr. (Valarie), of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Yolanda
Williams, of the U. S. Army; two caring friends and caretakers, IdellaWilliams and Katherine Raymond, both of Homerville; two
brothers, Hosea Williams Sr. (Retha) and Cecil Williams (Virginia), both of Homerville; a brother-in-law, Joe Harmon, of Starke,
Fla.
WILLIAMS, Hulda Williams
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, September 3, 1903)
Hulda Williams, wife of Alfred Williams, died Sunday. His daughter died two weeks ago and he has been quite sick himself. He
and wife are members of S. M. B. 62. Brother Williams has our deep sympathy, and we hope he may soon regain his health.
No record was found of the burial
WILLIAMS, Inez Corbitt Williams
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 12, 2009)
Mrs Inez Corbitt Williams, age 88, died Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Heritage Inn Rehabilitation Center under the care of
Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Clinch County native had lived in Bulloch County for the last 53 years. Mrs. Williams was a charter
member of Pittman Park United Methodist Church and was active in the XYZ Senior Group. She was preceded in death by her
husband, James A. Williams. Surviving are daughters, Jennifer Williams of Columbus, GA, Deborah W. Brown and her husband
James of Statesboro; son, Stanley A. Williams of Statesboro; granddaughter, Lori Brown Sigler and her husband, David of
Hoover, AL; great-granddaughter, Mallon Lorayne Sigler of Hoover, AL; sister, Ruthaleen Logan of Homerville; and several
nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Saturday, August 8, 2009, in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home. Burial
followed in Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro,
GA 30459; or to Pittman Park United Methodist Church, 1002 Fair Road, Statesboro, GA 30458. Hodges-Moore Funeral Home
of Statesboro served the Williams family.
WILLIAMS, Infant Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 11, 1907)
This is just as it read: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams (of Lee) died last Saturday night.
WILLIAMS, Iona W. Williams
(Abstracted from the July 17, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Iona W. Williams, age 80, will be held Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 411
Wilkerson St. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Born Oct. 3, 1933, in Waycross, she was the daughter of the late
Henry C. Wright and Viola Ashley Wright. She was married to the late Willie L. “W.L.” Williams. She accepted Christ as her
personal Savior at an early age and attended First African Baptist Church of Hoboken. She was a retired maintenance
supervisor for ABM Maintenance in Los Angeles, CA. She was a devoted foster parent for more than 50 years. She served her
family, friends and church faithfully throughout her life and was a “Mother” to all who crossed her path. On Tuesday (July 8,
2014), she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents and husband she was
preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Chester Wright and Gary Wright. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her
memory, 3 sons, Devonta Williams, of Atlanta, Joseph (Lenora) Williams, of Dunn, NC, and Leslie (Sallie) Williams, of
Springfield, MA; 1 daughter, Cheryl Johnson Murray, of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Wright, of Waycross, and Doris
L. Lee, of Miami, FL; 1 brother-in-law, Otis (Betty) Warren, of Waycross; 1 niece, Mollie Roach, of Waycross; 9 grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Williams home, 716 Hurley St. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
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WILLIAMS, Iris Cone Willoughby Williams
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 26 January 2016)
Iris Cone (Willoughby) Williams, age 73, passed away January 26, 2016 at Bay Medical Hospice Center in Panama City, FL after a
long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Tom Williams. 3 sons Glenn Willoughby of Chiefland, Jim
(Anita) Willoughby of Greenville, John (Gina) Willoughby of Perry, 3 daughters, Gail (Billy) Mosley of Perry, Judy (Mike) Smith
of Madison and Darlene (Greg) Oliver of Madison. She was preceded in death by her children's father Earl C. Willoughby.
Funeral services will be Friday, 29th 11:00 at Roberts Cemetery in Wewahitchka, FL.
WILLIAMS, Isaac G. Williams
(Abstracted from the 24 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Isaac G. “Bugara” Williams, age 64, who died Wednesday (Nov. 18, 2015) at his residence after
an illness, will be Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson St. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Friends are being received at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Steve Hamm, 1109 Mosely St. He was born
Jan. 19, 1951, in Waycross, to the late Cora Williams Reid. He received his formal education from the Waycross Public School
System and graduated from Center High School in 1969. He was a former employee of Scapa Inc. and the mobile home building
industry. “Bugara,” as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by a sister, Ava Shide, three brothers, Jerry Lee
Cooper, Willie Gene Williams and Eugene Rogers, and his grandparents, Alfred and Lucy Williams. Those left to cherish his
memory include 2 daughters, Kena (Tre’O) Hill and Jasmine Williams, both of Waycross; 2 sisters, Shirley Stirrup of Myrtle
Beach, SC, and Linda M. (Steve) Hamm of Waycross; 5 grandchildren; 1 uncle, John Henry (Barbara) Williams of Milton, FL; 3
aunts, Elizabeth J. Tindle of Milton, FL, Lucy Mae Powell of Waycross, and Rosetta Williams of Chesapeake, VA; and nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, J. C. Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
J. C. Williams, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County, FL, and the son of the late Joseph Lawton Williams and Mary (Sayers) Williams. Mr. Williams was a
member of the Friendship Baptist Church and retired after 32 years of service as a Mechanic with Buckeye. During WW #II
he joined the Civil Service and went to Hawaii at Pearl Harbor to work on radio’s on the Naval Ships for several years. He was a
member of the Camp Misery Hunting Club, an avid Seminole fan and was a Booster; he enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting and
fishing. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Williams. Survived by a son; Joseph Ray (Linda) Williams, a daughter; Bonnie
Carol (Doyle) Ratliff, all of Perry, FL, a sister; Iduma Pridgeon of Perry, FL, (5) grandchildren, (13) great-grands, and a host of
nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 27, 2009.
Entombment at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
WILLIAMS, J. J. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 28, 1949)
Mr. J. J. Williams, 91, died at his home at Lee Tuesday, January 25. He was a native of Georgia but moved to Madison County in
his childhood and lived here ever since. He was a member of Corinth Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors are his widow, Mrs.
Mattie Williams, of Lee, FL; seven sons, Jesse E.; Leon; Herman; Shelly; Johnnie and Obie, all of Lee and Eugene of Jasper; two
daughters, Mrs. Ila Calvin and Mrs. L. V. Hale, both of Lee; two brothers, J. N. Williams of Jacksonville and C. P. Williams, of
Lakeland; 42 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday at the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, J. T. Williams, Sr
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 11, 1970)
J. T. Williams, Sr., mayor of Tallahassee in the mid 1950’s died November 24, 1970 at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. A
native of Madison, Williams had lived in Tallahassee since 1926. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Mae Williams; one son, J. T.
Williams, Jr., of Tallahassee; three daughters, Betty King of Tallahassee; Jewell Williams of Houston, TX and Miriam Rainwater
of Gilmer, TX; four sisters, Irene Williams and Thursa Williams, both of Madison; Mrs. Colon McMullen of Fernandina; and Mrs.
J. C. Newsome of Tallahassee; one brother, Joe H. Williams of Akron, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.
Elmer’s Notes: The obituary did not give his given name so I went to the Florida Death Index and found his full name was
Joseph Thomas Williams.
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WILLIAMS, James Williams
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
James "Aaron" Williams passed away December 20, 2013. Aaron was preceded in death by his wife of 49 plus years, Jimmie
Williams. He is survived by 3 children; Karen Brown (Gus) of Lee, Cheri Placzkowski (Robert) of Madison, and Steven (Jennifer)
Williams of Lee; and 3 grandchildren; Courtney, Shayne, and Coleman Williams. Aaron was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Dwaine Williams of Madison and Dale Williams of Lake Park GA. He is survived by 1 brother Roy Williams of Lee, and
numerous nieces and nephews. Aaron was born on March 7, 1936 in Madison County of which he was a lifelong resident. He was
also a lifelong member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. Aaron farmed all of his adult life and also spent 14 years
with the Madison Correctional Institute as a correctional officer, from which he retired in 2003. Funeral services will be
Sunday at Beggs Chapel. Interment will be at Hickory Grove cemetery.
WILLIAMS, James Alfred Williams
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, December 19, 2012)
Mr. James Alfred Williams, Sr., age 77, of Jasper, FL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home. Mr. Williams
was born September 22, 1935 in Fargo, GA to the late Alec and Arti C. Griffis. He retired from PCS where he worked for a
number of years. Mr. Williams moved to the Jasper area in 1968 from Fargo. He was a member and past master of the John M.
Caldwell Masonic Lodge #70 and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church near Jasper. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by
his wife, Cora Dell Williams and twin daughters, Carol Ann and Cheryl Jan. Survivors include one son, Al (Tessy) Williams of
Jasper; one daughter, Gayle (Bill) Trinder of Jasper; five grandchildren, Stephanie Zipperer, Sue (Glen) Thornbury, Will
(Brandi) Harvey, Shirley (Jay) Smith and Jenna (Jami) Zeigler; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday,
December 2, 2012 at Corinth Baptist Church. Interment followed at Fargo Cemetery in Fargo, GA. Memorial contributions may
be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 U.S. 90 West, Lake City, FL 32055. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
WILLIAMS, James B. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 18, 1972)
James B. Williams, age 51, a former resident of Madison passed away in Rochester. NY. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lula
Roland of Madison; and 1 brother, C. W. Moore of High Springs, FL. Funeral services will be held February 20, 1972 at Mt. Olive
Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery/ Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, James E. Williams
(Abstracted from 9 February 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
James (Jimmy) E. Williams of Madison, passed away at the Lake City VA Medical Center on Monday, Feb. 8. He was born on
March 2, 1939 in Winter Park, FL to the late Wallace and Eunice Williams. Jimmy was a 1957 graduate of Madison High School
and joined the United States Navy following graduation. After serving in the Navy he returned home where he began his
lifelong career as a carpenter. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and building in his work
room. Survivors include 3 daughters: Sherry (Doug) Finney of Madison, Karla (Keith) Hanners of Madison and Lorraine (Lui)
Liusamoa of Columbus, GA; 1 son, Billy (Mikki) Pridgeon of Madison; 2 brothers: Gene Williams of Wesley Chapel and Bill Williams
of Tallahassee; 5 granddaughters: Kristin, Felicia, Chelsea, Cecila and Launa; 4 grandsons: James, Travis, Rodney and James; and
several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil; a son, Jimmy; and two of his grandchildren: John and
Chris. A graveside service will be held at Macedonia Cemetery in Lee, on Saturday, Feb. 13. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made to the Lake City VA Medical Center Serenity Place care of Volunteer Services. Beggs Funeral Home, in
Madison, is serving the family.
WILLIAMS, James Edward Williams, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 29 August 2015)
James Edward Williams, Jr., age 56 of Perry, FL died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his residence. Born in Tampa, FL on January
13, 1959, he had spent most of his life in Perry and was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Bonnie
Sue Williams; 1 son James Edward Williams III; 2 daughters Joni Lee Williams and Kimberly Sue Janinda; 2 sisters Lisa Cruce
and Laura Vaughn; and 3 grandchildren all of Perry. James was predeceased by his parents: James Edward Williams, Sr. and
Erma Gilliard. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 3, 2015 at New Hope Cemetery in Athena, FL. All
arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
WILLIAMS, James Elton Williams
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
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James Elton Williams, 83, of Tallahassee, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 9, 2013. After his
discharge from the service, Jim and Betty resided in Monee, IL where they raised six children. Jim developed a successful
ornamental iron business and in 1976, sold his business and retired to the Tallahassee area. Jim loved fishing, gardening, wood
working and the outdoors. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a
Veteran of World War II. Jim is survived by his wife Betty of 63 years, son, Larry (Karen) Williams of Thomasville, GA; 5
daughters Dena Williams and Debra (Sam) Gwaltney both of Tallahassee; Donna (Eddie) Williams of Lake Charles, LA; Denene
(Joe) Hurst and Denise (Charlie) Seiz both of Cedartown, GA; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Jim was a loving
father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. Services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home. Jim will be
laid to rest at Oakfield Cemetery in Monticello, FL.
WILLIAMS, James Ernest Williams
(Abstracted from the March 24, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — James Ernest Williams, age 76, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (March 21, 2014) at his residence. Born in
Savannah March 19, 1938, he was reared in Pierce County and then lived in Atlanta and Fernandina, FL, before moving back to
Pierce County many years ago. He was a 1955 graduate of Blackshear High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army following
graduation. After serving in the Army, he pursued his masters degree in education from the University of Georgia. He taught
industrial arts until his retirement. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge No. 69 where he also served as the Exalted
Ruler, was an avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of Ward’s Memorial Methodist Church. He was a son of
the late Ernest and Gwendolyn Louise Dowling Williams. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Earl Williams. Survivors
include 2 sons, Michael Williams and Ernie Williams, both of Atlanta; his sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Wade) Fisk, of Coral
Gables, FL; 4 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral was scheduled for Monday at Ward’s
Memorial Methodist Church. Interment was to be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in
charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, James Leon Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 2, 2012)
The Reverend James Leon Williams, 85, of Greenville, FL was called from labor to reward on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Funeral
services are 11 a.m. Sat. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville with burial at the Church cemetery. Viewingvisitation is 3-5 p.m. at Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553 on Friday, with the family receiving friends at New Zion from 67:30 p.m. A native of Greenville, Reverend Williams was retired from Florida Plywood. He was called into the ministry in 1976
and shortly thereafter began pastoring Greenville’s New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. He later became the pastor at
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. At the time of his passing, he was still the pastor at both churches
where he had served each for more than 30 years. He was also the former pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in
the Bolen Community. Years ago, prior to becoming a minister, Reverend Williams was a member of a gospel singing group, the
Soul Revivals. A Bible expositor, he served as song leader in the First Bethlehem Baptist Union and was active in the Madison
County Ministers, Deacons and Laymen’s Union. Reverend Williams’ love and legacy will forever remain dear to his three devoted
daughters, Gwendolyn W. (Chalmus) Thomas and Barbara Williams, of Tallahassee and Brenda W. (Keith) Shy of Albany, GA;
grandchildren, Armondo Solorzano, Ebone Williams, Chavien, Caleb, Casey and Candace Shy; five great-grandchildren; an aunt,
Seneta Williams; nephews, Kenneth (Joy), Raymond (Bea) and Bruce Stephens and a special cousin, Isaac Williams; along with
numerous other relatives and friends. Preceding him to Glory was his loving wife, Dorothy Moore Williams; son, James L. and
daughter, Evelyn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040
Woodcock Road, Suite 119, Orlando, FL 32803.
WILLIAMS, James Lewis Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 15 April 2015)
James Lewis Williams died April 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84. He was a devoted family
man, son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and brother. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years,
Betty Williams, his loving children, Cindy Williams of Palatka, FL, Mike (Susan) Williams of Madison, FL and Darlene (Donna)
Williams of Apopka, FL; 2 grandchildren, Lauren (Josh) Churchwell of Lee, FL and Bruce (Jenny) Williams of Trinity, FL; 3 great
grandchildren, Jacob, Jackson and Jonathon Churchwell; 1 sister, Ethelene Williams of Madison, FL and 1 sister-in-law, Ophelia
Allen of Moultrie, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldred Sessions Williams
and Ethel Hicks Williams, infant son, James Lewis Williams, Jr.; sisters, Ruby (Ruben) Keene and Louise (Johnny) Hodnett;
brothers, Fred (Irene) Williams, R.L. (Marie) Williams, Leslie (Alice) Williams and Shelton (Jessie) Williams. James was a quiet
and unassuming member of the “Greatest Generation” and he appreciated the value of a dollar and worked hard to provide for
his family. He started his working career as a stock boy at Van H. Priest Company. While in high school, he worked for Tri-
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County Electric and then J.B. Davis, Inc. After serving his country in the U.S. Army for two years, he returned to his beloved
“Madison County” and continued to live here his entire life. He then went to work for National Container Corporation at
Clyattville, GA. It was sold many times and he retired as a Shift Supervisor after 39 years of service with Packing Corporation
of America. In 1978 his family purchased “Madison FRM” and added “The Clothing Gallery”. In his spare time, he ran “The Pecan
House” also owned by the family. Farming has always been his way of relaxing and his hobby. After retiring he had more time to
devote to his cows and hay farming. He was the first one in the county to have perennial peanuts. He also took a great interest
in their yard and helping with the flowers, especially the beautiful “roses”. From his family room recliner, he loved to look out at
the beautiful view of his cows and pastures. He did this until a few days ago. He told Betty she could move anything in the
house, but not his recliner and she didn’t. He and Betty had more time for each other and traveling after his retirement. One of
the most enjoyable was going to Alaska to celebrate their “50th” wedding anniversary. He was always helping Betty host the
many, many gatherings at their home. He was known for his grilled hamburgers and smoked boston butts and the beautiful
bottle tress he made for friends, from Orlando to Tallahassee. He always had a beautiful smile and a sweet hug. Until his illness,
he had always been a faithful member of Lee United Methodist Church. He joined the church at the age of 12, serving in many
different capacities. James and Betty raised their children there. James always took an interest in whatever his children and
grandchildren were doing, be it basketball, softball, baseball, football, school and church programs, dance recitals, etc. He was
also a member of the Madison County Shrine Club and Madison Masonic Lodge 11. The “afternoon” coffee club became a great
interest for him after retiring. He became reacquainted with some old friends and made many new friends. Funeral services will
be held at Lee United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery in Lee.
Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice Foundation, The Children’s Home or your favorite charity. Rusty
Newsome of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, James Milton Williams
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for James Milton Williams of Thomasville are Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at First Newark Baptist Church and interment is in
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Williams died Jan. 29 at his residence. Born March 1, 1929, in Baconton, GA, he was a son of the
late Joseph Walter Williams and Dolly Scarborough Williams. On July 31, 1954, in Moultrie, GA, he married Myrtice Hurst
Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy, member of First Newark Baptist Church and retired as an Independent Life Insurance
agent after 35 years. Survivors include daughters, Dot Patten (Walter) of Sylvester, Lenita Williams Wright (Larkin) of Cocoa,
FL; son, Joe Williams of Fuquaway-Varina, NC; three grandchildren, Anny Kenney, Gamie Patten, Joe Williams Jr.; greatgrandchild, Katelyn Kenney; sister, Ima Jean Williams of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by five brothers, W.B. Williams, Henry Williams, Millard Williams, Jakey Williams, Tom Williams; four sisters, Ruby
Boenhorst, Bertie Lee O’Hearn, Audrey Anderson; and one grandson, Kevin Smith.
WILLIAMS, Jarmon Carlie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 9 July 2008)
Mr. Jarmon Carlie Williams, age 79, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Gainesville. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, 2008
at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery, Lee. Mr. Williams was born in Suwannee County on
January 18, 1929. He was the son of the late Herman Williams and Osie Sullivan Williams. He had lived in Hamilton County since
1960, moving there from Live Oak. He was a barber and owner of City Barber Shop in Live Oak. He was a poultry farmer and a
member of the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church, Lee. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. He is
survived by his wife, Alethia Horne Williams of Jasper, 1 son, Richard C. (Juana) Williams of Jasper; 4 daughters, Serena
(Gerald) Creech of Jasper, Gail (Randy) Allen of High Springs, Becky Maupin of Arlington, TN and Marcia (Jack) Daniels of
Tallahassee, 1 brother; Enoch Williams of Lee; 4 sisters, Elvira Brown of Lee, Osie Mae O’steen of Mayo, Ila Bell (James) Bell of
Lee, Carolyn (Tom) Moore of Lee; 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of other relatives
and friends.
WILLIAMS, Jerome Scott Williams
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Jerome Scott “Billy” Williams of Thomasville will be held Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral
Home Chapel with interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Mr. Williams’ grandsons serving as active pallbearers and his
nephews serving as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Williams was born on February 28, 1932 in Thomasville to the late James Williams,
Sr. and Margaret Lancaster Williams and he departed this life on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. He
was a member of First Baptist Church and was wed to Mrs. Doris H. Williams on August 9, 1952 in Pelham. During his life Mr.
Williams worked as an Inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture until his retirement and then worked as
Constable with the Magistrate Court until his retirement from that position. Survivors to cherish his memory include his wife
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Doris H. Williams of Thomasville; sons Scott Williams, Jr. and Dennis Williams (Sheila) both of Thomasville; daughter Alicia W.
Carter (Joel) of Thomasville; grandchildren Brooke Cardin, Rome Williams, Brett Williams all of Thomasville; Blake Williams of
Atlanta; Allie Williams and Will Carter both of Thomasville; Ryan Carter of Martlton, NJ; great-grandchildren Mallory Register
and Logan Register both of Monticello, FL; sister Anne Owens of Vermont; brother-in-law James Spears of Thomasville; sisterin-laws Marjorie Williams of Thomasville; Margaret Braswell of Macon; sister Betty Brinkley (Weyman) of Cotton; brother-inlaw Buddy Huey Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Floyd Williams, James Williams, Albert Williams,
Julian Williams, Warlaw Williams, Katie Spears, Vera Parker, Thelma Thetchas, Minnie Kemp, Sadie Hobbs, Hazel Horne, Marian
Kennedy, Margaret Bozeman and Genelle Hurtado.
WILLIAMS, Jerrett Matthew Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Jerrett Matthew Williams, age 22, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Tallahassee, FL,
and had been a lifelong resident of Taylor County. Jerrett was employed with the Florida Department of Corrections and was a
2005 graduate of Taylor County High School. He attended Athena Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing pool, fishing, watching
movies and was an avid Gator fan. Survived by his parents, Bummy and June Williams of Perry, FL, grandparents; Lewis and Mary
Jo Thomas of Perry, a girlfriend; Austin McCracken of Perry, uncles; Jerry Matthews, Tommy Matthews, both of Perry, Charlie
Williams, of Tennessee, Curtis Williams of Mississippi, aunts; Willie Mae Walker of Perry, and Sadie Lanier of Luraville, a host
of cousins. Those who wish may make donations to the Florida Sheriff’s Boys Ranch or the Athena Baptist Building Fund. Funeral
services will be held at First Baptist Church Saturday, January 3, 2009. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Jeffry F. Williams, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 16 June 2015)
Jeffry E. Williams, Jr. of Steinhatchee died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Perry, FL. He was born
on April 27, 1990 in Gainesville, FL and had resided in Taylor County for most of his life. Jeffry was of the Christian faith. He
is survived by his father: Jeffry Williams, Sr. of Steinhatchee, FL along with his mother and step-father: Wendy (Joe) Hunt of
Perry; 5 sisters Debbie McGuire, Sally Roberts and Jane Williams all of Perry, Jill Webb and Stevie Williams of Steinhatchee as
well as a host of nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home in Perry is handling the arrangements. Graveside Services will be at
Waters Cemetery in Steinhatchee, FL.
WILLIAMS, Jesse Eleona Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 24, 1969)
Jessie Williams, age 90, died Wednesday, October 15 in the local hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Williams. He retired from farming in 1959. He is survived by the widow, Hattie C. Williams of Lee; two sons, J. E. Williams of
Jacksonville and Clarence Williams of Lee; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Koulias of Tarpon Springs; and Mrs. Lois Alahuzos of Lee;
15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Naomi Hale of Orlando; and five brothers,
Leon Williams, Herman Williams, and Johnny Williams, all three of Lee; Eugene Williams of Jasper and Obie Williams of
Valdosta, GA. Funeral services were held Friday October 17th in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church
cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Jesse J. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 27, 1958)
Jesse J. Williams, age 67, of Madison, passed away at his home here June 17th, after an extended illness. Funeral services were
held Sunday, June 22nd in the Cascade Church with burial following in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Jesse James Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 21, 1964)
Jesse James Williams, five years of age died Friday in a Tallahassee hospital following a long illness. He was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. David Williams of Lee. Other survivors are two sisters, Juliet Irene and Lucindie Edwina and one brother Christopher
Tuten, all of Lee; also the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Williams of Lee and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. B. B. Meeks of Jennings; and foster grandparents, Mrs. Naomi Brown of Palatka and William Johns of Jasper. Funeral
services were held Sunday in the Lee Assembly of God Church with interment in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Jessie Mae Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 15, 2012)
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A celebration of life service for Jessie Mae Williams will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4320
Bickley Highway, Dixie Union with the church pastor, the Rev. Roy Williams, presiding, and the Rev. Thomas Smith offering
words of comfort. Interment will be in Golden Cemetery, Dixie Union. The body will lie in repose Sunday at the church from
noon to the hour of service. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. She departed this life
Sunday morning (June 10, 2012) in Waycross after an illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Ware County, to the late Jessie
Adamson and Arizona Lowe Adamson. She received her formal education from the Ware County public school system. She was a
dedicated and faithful member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer and was “Mother of the
church.” She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Frank Williams. She was a life-long resident of Ware County, and was
employed as a cook for the Greyhound Bus Station and Gateway Restaurant. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Frank Williams, and a daughter, Belinda Williams. Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Frankie Williams
(Mazie), of Waycross; Elizabeth Williams Higgins, Kenneth Williams (Helen), both of Alma, Pearl Brown, Joyce Baldwin and
Debra Ross, all of Waycross; a sister, Lue Della Brown, of Dixie Union; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 17 greatgreat-grandchildren; and numerous of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the
home of her son, Frankie Williams, 805 Sweat St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Jimmie Jane Dempsey Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jun 8th, 2011)
Jimmie Jane Dempsey Williams, age 68, went to be with our Lord and Savior in Valdosta, Ga., on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, with burial at Hickory
Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 10, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home. She was a member of Hickory
Grove United Methodist Church and was a retired LPN from the Madison County Health Department. She was born September
3, 1942 in Jennings. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Aaron Williams, of Lee; three children, Karen (Gus) Brown of
Lee, Cheri (Robert) Placzkowski of Madison, and Steven (Jennifer) Williams of Lee; three grandchildren, Courtney Williams,
Shayne Williams and Coleman Williams. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley Allen, of Hamilton County; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
WILLIAMS, Jimmy Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 23, 1971)
Jimmy Williams, age 27, died in Jacksonville after a long illness caused from an automobile accident nearly 15 months ago. He
had lived in Jacksonville where he was engaged in construction work. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Williams
of Madison; 4 brothers, Harold of Madison; B. W. of Live Oak; Earl and George both of Jacksonville; 6 sisters, Mary Lou Mitchel
and Marie Grantham both of Jacksonville; Edna Mae Rodgers of Dothan, AL; Martha Ann Brooks and Juanita Barfuss both of
Waitville, WV; and Debbie Williams of Madison; his grandmother, Mrs. G. W. Lane of Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held
Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Job Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 6, 1960)
Job Williams, 83, died at his home South to Madison April 28. He was born in Madison County but moved to South Florida in
1921 where he resided until his retirement in 1959, when he moved back here. He was engaged in farming before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Williams of lee; two daughters, Mrs. John Hale of Madison, and Mrs. S. D. Knowles of
Lakeland; one son, Jack Williams of Lakeland; one brother Ira Williams, Clearwater; twenty-six grandchildren and 46 greatgrandchildren. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, John Williams
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 27 1905
Rev. John Williams died last Saturday. He was buried Sunday evening in the cemetery.
No record was found of the burial
WILLIAMS, John Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 19, 1967)
John “Boss” Williams, age 70, died very suddenly Thursday, May 11th. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County, son of the
late Mannie and Maggie Williams. He was engaged in farming and was a member of the New Zion IME Church. He was a Veteran
of World War I. Survivors are his wife, Susie Williams of Madison; 5 sons; Mannie Williams of Orlando; Sp 4 James Williams of
Viet Nam; Bobby J. Williams of Winter Park; Jerry W. Williams and John Williams, Jr., both of Madison; 6 daughters Sallie Mae
Wright; Susie B. Williams; Estelle Williams and Mae Belle Williams, all four of Madison; Sophia Jackson of Orlando; and Ethel
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Jackson of Watsmith, MI; 2 brothers, John Williams of Ft. Pierce and Benjamin Williams of St. Petersburg; 2 sisters Roby
O’Neal of Madison and Pearl Williams of Ft. Pierce; 10 grandchildren; and 3 aunts. Funeral services will be Sunday May 21 st in
New Zion IME Church with burial in Oak Ridge. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, John Calvin Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011)
Mr. John Calvin Williams, age 84, a longtime Pearson resident, passed away Monday, on April 18, 2011, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center in Douglas, GA following a long illness. A native of Sumter County, Mr. Williams was born on April 15, 1927, near
Andersonville, GA. He was the son of John C. Williams, Sr. and Foletta K. Presley. He was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern
College, the University of Georgia Pharmacy School and a U.S. Navy veteran. He practiced pharmacy briefly in Valdosta and
Douglas before starting Williams Pharmacy in Pearson, GA. He was an avid fan of the University of Georgia football. He had
been a commercial honey producer and was a commercial blueberry producer. He was well known as a chess coach. He was a
devoted husband and a much-loved father and father-in-law. Survivors include his wife: Mary Ann Williams of Pearson; 4
children and families; 5 grandchildren; 3 nieces; 7 nephews; and 1 sister-in-law and her husband. Funeral services were Friday,
April 22, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Pearson. The interment was in Sweetwater Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of
Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, John Cleveland Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, February 22, 2008)
John Cleveland "Johnny" Williams, age 64 died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 in Ashville, NC, after a sudden illness. Graveside
services will be Friday, Feb. 22 at Cherry Lake Baptist Cemetery, Cherry Lake, FL. Mr. Williams was born in Valdosta, GA, and
spent his early years in Cherry Lake. He graduated with a Master’s Degree from Valdosta State College. He was a Baptist and
also served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie M. Williams of Okeechobee; 1 son, Derek Williams of
Smyrna, GA; 1 daughter, Stacy Mallard of St. Louis, MO, and 2 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by brother, Norwood
Williams and sister, Eloise W. Barrs. Arrangements are under the direction of Beggs Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, John Henry Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 5, 1963)
John Henry Williams, age 73, of Lee, died Thursday in the local hospital following a very brief illness. He was a former Madison
County Commissioner. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Williams, of Lee; four sons, Carl Williams, of Albany, GA; Roy Williams
and Pete Williams, both of Madison; and Paul Williams, of Clearwater; two daughters, Mrs. R. J. Bishop, of Madison; and Mrs.
Gladys Kennedy, of St. Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Lela Anderson, of Lee; nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church with interment in Midway Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, John Henry Williams Sr.
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida March 16, 2011)
John Henry Williams Sr. , 75, died March 14, 2011. Arrangements: Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home of Madison, Florida,
WILLIAMS, John Percy Williams
(Abstracted from the 22 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
John Percy Williams, age 86, of Canton, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2016) at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The funeral
service will take place at Darby Funeral Home Friday. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in
death by his sister, Mary Mac Williams Carter, and his brother, Hayward C. Williams. He is survived by his wife, Maymie
Williams of Canton; his daughter, Sandra Hames of Canton; a sister, Joan William Bradley of Mt. Vernon; brothers, Billy P.
Williams of Uvalda, and Earl Williams of Alston; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to Camp Sunshine or the Masonic Children’s Home in Macon. The caring staff of Darby Funeral
Home is in charge of these arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Jonas Leon Williams III
(Abstracted from the July 24, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Jonas Leon Williams III, 40, will be Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1700 Martin Luther
King Drive. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. On Friday (July 18, 2014) he transitioned to be with Lord at Mayo Clinic
Health System in Waycross, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. “Mook,” as he was affectionately known, was born
Oct. 26, 1973 in Waycross, son of Jonas L. Williams Jr. and Sharon Murphy Williams. He received his formal education in the
Waycross School System and graduated from Waycross High School in 1993. He later attended Georgia College and received a
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degree in computer information system-networking specialist from Okefenokee Technical College, Waycross. He had a passion
for repairing computers and going fishing. He confessed Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist
Church. He was joined in holy matrimony to Trellas Anissa McArthur, his wife of nine years. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandmother, Arlene Murphy, and his paternal grandfather, Jonas Williams Sr. Those left to cherish his memory
include his wife, Trellas Anissa McArthur Williams; his parents, Jonas L. Williams Jr. and Sharon Murphy Williams; a brother,
Patrick (Neliswa) Williams, of Waycross; paternal grandmother, Frances M. Williams, of Waycross; maternal grandfather,
Donald Murphy Sr., of Waycross; god-mother, Gloria Daniels, of Gainesville, FL; a sister-in-law, Janice McArthur, of Uvalda; two
brothers-in-law, John Wesley McArthur and Wilfred Maurice McArthur, of Uvalda; three aunts, Martha Jean (Albert)
Umphrey, of Las Vegas, NV, Nancy (Robert) Powell and Robin Murphy, of Waycross; four uncles, Eddie (Irma) Williams, of Holly
Springs, NC, Albert (Phyllis) Williams, Donald (Cleo) Murphy Jr. and Felepe (Barbara) Murphy, all of Waycross; numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Williams residence, 800 Dorothy St. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Joseph Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 3, 1958)
Joseph Williams, age 88, died Monday December 22 at his home at Pinetta. Funeral services were held at Mt Horeb Primitive
Baptist Church December 26th with Tillman-James Funeral Home in charge.
WILLIAMS, Joyce Ann Williams
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 3, 2011)
Joyce Ann Williams, 52, of Greenville, FL transitioned this life in Tallahassee on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Funeral services
will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville with burial at New Zion Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is
3-7 p.m. Friday at Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553. A hotel housekeeper, Mrs. Williams was a lifelong Greenville resident.
Survivors include her daughters, Brittney (JaShaun) Moore and Joy Bellamy; brothers, Jimmy Lee Williams and Leroy
Blackshear; sisters, Carolyn, Emma, Mattie Pearl and Sharon Williams; Geneva (Jamie) Morris, Cynthia (Freddie) Morris, Maggie
Blackshear, Janet Morris, Ardrenia (Michael) Lyons and Deborah (Edward) Jones; two grandchildren and numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
WILLIAMS, Julia Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 14, 1965)
Julia Williams, age 80, lifelong resident of Madison County, passed away May 6 th at her home after a long illness. She was a
member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Lillie Edwards, Annie Mae Wilson, and Ora Bee Hodge,
all three of Madison; and Artice Head of St. Augustine; two sons, Early Williams of Madison and Gus Williams of Charleston, NY;
and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday May 16th at St.
James Baptist Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Julian Anderson Williams
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015)
Mr. Julian Anderson Williams died at his home in Douglas, GA on December 29, 2014. Julian was born in Douglas on June 13,
1940, to J.D. and Mattie Anderson Williams. He grew up in Jacksonville, GA, the oldest grandson of Mary and Walter Anderson
and Effie and Dave Williams. Julian attended Telfair County and Coffee County Schools, and Gordon Military Academy. He
received his BA degree from Valdosta State College, an MA from Georgia Southern College, and an Ed.D. from Nova University.
His career in public education began as a basketball coach in Broxton, GA and Julian served the Coffee County Schools as
teacher, principal, acting superintendent and assistant superintendent. Prior to his career in education he served in the United
States Navy as a journalist. Julian’s first work was with his father in his general store in Jacksonville. Julian married Joanne
Emrick of Douglas on April 25, 1969. He is survived by his wife and 2 daughters; Allison Williams (Chandler) Newell and Tara
Williams Mathias; 5 grandchildren, Kate, Abbie and Natalie Newell, Carson Neeley, and Miley Mathias; 1 sister, Sherrill Williams
(Jimmy) Ragans of Tallahassee, FL; 3 aunts—Runette Williams Broome, Dorothy Anderson Bland, and Margie Williams, as well as
many cousins. Following his retirement Julian enjoyed traveling and church and civic involvement. He provided leadership in his
home church, Blockhouse Baptist, and at College Avenue Baptist Church. He was currently a member at Carver Baptist Church in
Douglas. Julian was an avid researcher of local history, and authored six books of regional interest from which the proceeds
were dedicated to scholarships for local students. For many years he wrote columns for the Telfair Enterprise and The Douglas
Enterprise. Julian also created decorative plates portraying local and family history. Memorials may be made to Blockhouse
Baptist Church, PO Box 96, Jacksonville, GA 31544 or to Carver Baptist Church, 1080 Kamera Road, Douglas, GA 31535. The
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funeral service were Friday, January 2, 2015, at Blockhouse Baptist Church in Jacksonville, GA with burial in the church
cemetery. Vaughn Funeral Home of McRae, had charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Kenny Chambliss Williams, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 11 August 2015)
Mr. Kenny Chambliss Williams, Sr., age 75, passed away on August 8, 2015, following a short illness. He was the son of Mary
Campbell Chambliss and William Jefferson Williams, was born on February 6, 1940, in Fitzgerald, GA, and attended public
schools in Douglas. He later attended the Darlington School in Rome, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1964 with
a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. While at the University, Williams, a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity,
inaugurated his life-long enthusiasm for Georgia football. In 1963, he married the former Mary Elaine Leggett in Baxley and
moved to Savannah. They had two children, Kenny Chambliss Williams, Jr. and Susan Elaine Williams. Williams initiated a
successful career in sales with IBM in Savannah and remained with the company until his retirement. He was a member of the
Savannah Jaycees, Savannah Yacht Club, Quarterback Club, the St. Nicholas Society, as well as the Kiwanis Club of Baxley. Prior
to his moving to Baxley, he attended Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Since moving to Baxley, he became active in the
First United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his mother and father, as well as his sister, Susan, and brother,
Jefferson, both of whom died in infancy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Elaine Williams, and his children, Kenny
Chambliss Williams, Jr. of Baxley and Susan Williams Broker of Savannah. He also leaves to revere his memory, three
grandchildren, Chambliss Elaine Williams, daughter of Rachel Polk Traub and her step-father, Eric Traub; as well as Aidan
August Broker and Sheridan Campbell Broker, children of Susan Broker and William K. Broker. A celebration of life will occur at
the First United Methodist Church of Baxley on August 22, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made
to the First United Methodist Church of Baxley, 217 Baxley, GA, 31513, or Georgia Legal Services (Savannah), 6602 Abercorn
St., Suite 203, Savannah, GA, 31405. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Knox Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 27, 1960)
Funeral services for Knox Williams, 88, who died Monday in Tampa, were held Wednesday in Hickory Grove Methodist Church.
Internment followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Williams was a native of Madison County and resident of the Hickory Grove
community for many years. For the past fifteen years he had been residing in Tampa with his daughter, Mrs. Otto
Gruetzmacher. Survivors are three sons, John Williams of Tampoa, Lonnie of Pompano, and Lewis of Savannah, GA; the one
daughter, Mrs. Gruetzmacher, and a number of grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Mr. L. R. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 7, 1944)
On the morning of March 17, 1944 the death angel visited the home of Mrs. L. R. Williams at Lee and bore away the spirit of her
husband, Mr. L. R. Williams. He was confined to his bed only about a month, even though his health had been failing for a long
while. He was 67 years of age. In his early manhood he was married to Miss Odessa Caulk. To this union five children were
born: Miss Eunice Williams, who is living with her mother at Lee, Messrs. Rodger, Adrian and Roland, the latter in the Armed
Forces overseas and Mrs. Doris Everett of near Pinetta. Other members of the family include Mrs. Rodger Williams and their
four sons; Mrs. Adrian Williams, and Mr. Murphy Everett and two children, four brothers: Messrs. F. H. Williams of Hickory
Grove, V. M. Williams of Foley, W. P. Williams of Lakeland, and W. H. K. Williams of Tampa. Interment was in Hickory Grove
Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Leon Douglas Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 29 November 2016)
Mr. Leon Douglas Williams, age 73, passed away on November 29, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, FL. Doug was born June
29, 1943 in Summerville, SC to Thames Earl Williams and Annie Kate Parker Williams. He served briefly in the United States
Navy and worked for Xerox as a copier technician for 36 years before his retirement. Doug was a member of the Summerville
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, riding motorcycles, camping and gun
collecting. Doug loved classic Ford Mustangs and was a former member and past president of the Family Riders, a motorcycle
riding club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thames Earl Williams and Annie Kate Parker Douglas, and his step-father,
Buster Douglas. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Martha Williams, of Summerville, SC; 1 daughter, Heather Williams of
Summerville; 2 step-daughters, Missy (Michael) Bell of Chiefland, FL, and Mindy (Micah) Davis of Old Town; 8 grandchildren, 2
great-grandchildren; as a well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside funeral services will be Friday,
December 2, 2016 in Shiloh Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home.
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WILLIAMS, Leroy Williams Sr.
(Abstracted from the 7 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Bishop Leroy Williams Sr. will be Saturday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 617
Blackwell Street. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery. He was born Feb. 21, 1949 in Waycross to the late David Williams and
the late Estelle Britton Williams. He received his formal education in the public school system both of Waycross and Fort
Lauderdale, FL. Bishop Williams departed this life Jan. 1, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas, after a brief illness.
He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined First Born Church of the Living God. In July 2003 he was ordained and
licensed as a bishop by Overseer Bonnie L. Williams in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In December 2003 he founded New Beginnings
Church of the Living God in Waycross. In November 2005, he joined Cathedral of Faith Church of the Living God in Waycross
where he served faithfully in various capacities including Sunday school teacher, diocese administrator and superintendent. He
was joined in holy matrimony to Bernice Easton in February 1974. He was a former employee of the City of Waycross for 25
years, Southland Waste Inc. for 12 years and was presently employed with CSX Transportation as a transport driver. In
addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Tyrone Williams, a grandson, Leroy Williams, a niece,
Sonya L. Johnson, and a great-nephew, Isaiah Levon Blue. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Bernice E.
Williams; 2 sons, Leroy Williams Jr., of Cocoa, FL, and Demetric Williams of Atlanta; 2 daughters, Jackie Williams of Fort
Lauderdale, FL, and Charlene Delores Williams of Waycross; his father, David Williams of Waycross; 7 brothers, Ronnie L.
Williams, David Williams III, Jimmy L. Williams, Michael R. (Eileen) Williams all of Waycross, Timothy (Claudette) Williams of
Lakeland, GA, John Henry (Gladys) Williams and Milton M. (Ann) Williams both of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 3 sisters, Barbara
Jenkins, Diane Blue both of Waycross, and Pamela Louise Bessent of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 8 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Williams residence,
3310 North St. Final arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Lallah Geer Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 16, 1965)
Mrs. Lallah Geer Williams, age 82, died Saturday at the Madison hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and
lived in Lee most of her life. Mrs. Williams was the wife of the late Edgar B. Williams and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William J. Geer. She was a member of the Lee Methodist Church. Survivors are three daughters; Mrs. Daniel G. McMullen of
Gainesville, Mrs. Isham Harris of Madison and Mrs. L. L. McMullen of Lee; four sons, Jim Williams, Walter Williams, Hugh
Williams and Gordon Williams all four of Madison; sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Sunday in the Lee Methodist Church with interment in Stonewall Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Latesha Rena Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Mar 1st, 2012)
Latesha Rena Williams, 35 MB of Pineland Missionary Baptist Church Adult and Child Caregiver. Madison Funeral services are
scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday March 3, 2012 at Pineland Missionary Baptist Church with burial at the St. Luke Cemetery in
Madison. Visitation is from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday March 2, 2012 at the Ganzy Funeral Home 850-973-3267.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her beloved mother, Annie Jo Martin of Madison; four children, Quetesha Arnold, Javon
Redding, Jayden Weatherspoon, and Ratonia Tumbling; her longtime boyfriend Anthony Tumbling; three nephews, Jordan
Hampton, Jaron Caldwell and Markavious Allen; one niece, Ke’Maryia Blackshear; five sisters, Darlene “Tasha” Wright of
Orlando, Florida, Ciji Williams of Pensacola, Florida, Tracey Williams of Madison, Lawanda Gibson, Meltonia Lott; three brothers,
Shannon Williams and Terrell Williams both of Madison, and Brandon Blackshear of Greenville; Step-father Alfred Martin of
Madison; Step-sisters Lakeshia Martin and Alfreda Martin both of Madison; Grandparents, Estella Bridges, Tommy Jonas (Sallie
Mae Jonas), and Minnie Williams all of Madison; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and sorrowing friends.
WILLIAMS, Laura M. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 5, 1963)
Mrs. Laura M. Williams, age 83, died Wednesday June 26th in Winter Garden, after an extended illness. She was a native of
Taylor County and had lived in Winter Garden for the past three years with her brother, Mr. Lewis Hale. Survivors are two
brothers, Lewis Hale of Winter Garden and John Hale of Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Bailey, of Palatka and Mrs. Annie Hicks,
of Perry. Funeral services were held Saturday in Midway Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Leaston Williams
(Abstracted from the May 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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BLACKSHEAR — Leaston Williams, age 85, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (April 30, 2014) at Hospice House Hospice
Satilla in Waycross. He was born in Waycross Oct. 13, 1928. He bravely served his country in the United States Air Force until
his retirement in 1968. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He returned to Pierce County in 1968 where
he lived the remainder of his life. He retired from Ware State Prison in 1986. He was a member of First Baptist Church,
Blackshear. He was the son of the late Archie and Oria Gooding Williams. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters,
Eloise Luke, Leona Cole and Louise Howell, four brothers, Jeff, Bruce Calvin and Roy Williams, and two grandchildren, Tish
Ammons and Patia Leslie. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Gertrude Hendrix Williams, of Blackshear; 1 daughter and sonin-law, Cynthia (Terry) Kenney, of Blackshear; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David (Harriett) Williams, of Blackshear, Dennis
(Roni) Williams, of Orange Park, FL; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene (Pat) Williams, of Warner Robins; 4 grandchildren, Todd
Ammons, Caitlyn Kenney, Scott and Azaree Williams and Stacy Williams; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The
funeral will be Saturday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery with full military
honors. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Leon Williams
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, September 18, 2014)
Leon Williams, age 63, formerly of Greenville, departed this life in Deerfield Beach on Friday, September 12. Funeral services
Saturday, September 20 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion Church Cemetery, in Greenville. A 1969
graduate of Greenville Training School, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and was pursuing his
Master’s at Florida Atlantic University. A devoted member of Ft. Lauderdale’s Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, he was a
quality control supervisor for Paramount Mold Company. He leaves behind a legacy of love to be cherished by his nine siblings; 7
sisters: Janet W. (Lamy) Gassant, Carolyn (Joseph) Hurst, Ardrenia Collins-Smith, Angela Williams, Leola Seabrooks, Shuwanda
(Howard) Miller and Denise Williams; 2 brothers: Jurnold (Ella) Williams and Johnny Williams III; and a host of nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Johnny II and Beatrice Lane Williams and a brother, Charles
Williams. Tillman of Monticello, (850) 997-5553, is serving the Williams family.
WILLIAMS, Leslie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 21, 1960)
Leslie Williams, age 48, of Knights, died suddenly there Wednesday. He was a native of Madison County, the son of Mrs. E. S.
Williams, of Lee. Funeral services will be held Friday in Knights and interment will take place there. He had been plowing in the
field and his body was found between the tractor and his truck. Survivors are his wife and three children, Leslie, Barbara and
Betty, all of Knights; three brothers, H. L., Shelton, and James, and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Hodnett and Miss Ethelene Williams,
all of Madison. Mr. Williams, apparently in good health, suffered a heart attack and died suddenly. He and his family attended
the Williams Family Reunion and Homecoming at Lee the last Sunday.
WILLIAMS, Lillian Williams
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 31 December 2016)
Lillian Williams, age 73, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was
born on December 9, 1943 to the late L. A. & Myrtice (Cone) Wood in Tampa, FL. She was a homemaker. Along with her parents,
she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Neal R. Lindberg and 2nd husband, George Williams and a daughter, Dawn
Lindberg. Survivors include 2 sons, Richard A. Lindberg of Clyattville, GA, Eddie Lindberg of Washington State; 7 grandchildren:
Christopher Martin, Anthony Martin, Richard Lindberg, Jr., Justin Lindberg, Sabrina Lindberg, Timothy Lindberg and Matthew
Lindberg and numerous great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Carolyn Broomberg and Linda Hall both of Valdosta, GA and a number of
nieces, nephews and extended family members. A memorial service will be Monday, January 2, 2017 in the Valdosta Chapel of
Music Funeral Services.
WILLIAMS, Linda Farnell Williams
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Mrs. Linda Farnell Williams, age 62, from Lee, FL, passed away September 29, 2013 at the Big Bend Hospice House in
Tallahassee, FL. Services are to be Monday, October 7, 2013, at Midway Baptist Church in Lee, FL. Mrs. Linda was born
September 14, 1951 in Clearwater, FL to Vansey (Williamson) and John Frank Farnell. She lived in Lee all her life and was a
member of Midway Baptist Church in Lee. She loved to fish every time she got a chance. She loved her family dearly and loved
to call everybody “Her Boys”. She leaves to cherish many memories to her husband Billy C. Williams of Lee, FL; 5 sons: Ronnie
Williams, Jeff Williams and Tony Williams all of Monticello, FL, and Josh Williams and Andrew Williams of Lee, FL.; 1 daughter,
Casey Dedge of Jasper, FL; 2 brothers, Jerry Farnell of Lee, FL and Darrell McLeod of Lee, FL; 1 sister Sharon McLeod of
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Valdosta, GA; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, FL, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee, FL, 32308-5428. Beggs Funeral
Home, Madison Chapel
WILLIAMS, Linda Webb Frazer Williams
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 27 January 2015)
A memorial service and celebration of the life of Linda Webb Frazer Williams will be held, Saturday, January 31st at Christ
Episcopal Church in Monticello, FL. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
WILLIAMS, Linie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 26, 1941)
Linie Williams, colored, wife of Horace Williams of the Cascade section, died Monday of last week. She was laid to rest at
Bethlehem Cemetery Sunday.
WILLIAMS, Lizzie Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 28, 1970)
Lizzie Williams, age 92, a resident of Madison County passed away Tuesday August 18 th, 1970 at her home. She was a member of
Pallbearer Lodge #53 and the oldest member of New Zion I. M. E. Church. She is survived by one son, Bill (Mary) Demps of
Rochester, NY; one son-in-law, Apostol Solomon of Madison; eleven grandchildren, Retha Nell, Barbara Dean, Lizzie Rebecca and
Iris Lynn Solomon, all of Madison; Arpre Alexander and Ola Mae Neloms of Miami, FL; and Rosetta Demps of Rochester, NY;
William Melvin and Apostol Solomon, Jr., of Opa Locka, FL; John Charlie Solomon of Chicago; and Ulysses Solomon of Madison;
thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Janie Bullard of Madison; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be Sunday August 30th at New Zion I. M. E. Church with burial in Mount Nebo Cemetery. Beggs Horry
Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Lloyd L. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 22, 1971)
Lloyd L. Williams, age 61, of Belle Glade, passed away October 12, 1971 in a West Palm Beach Hospital after a long illness. He
was born in Mayo, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Glisson Williams. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle
Glade. He was a school teacher for 35 years having taught in Day, Branford, Lake City, Pickett Lake, Immokalee and Belle Glade.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Marie Williams of Belle Glade; 3 sons, Gene Williams of Belle Glade; Terrell Williams of
Gainesville; Johnnie Williams of Jefferson City, TN; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ann Holt of Pahokee; 3 grandchildren; 6 sisters, Mrs.
Gussie Morgan of Cross City; Mrs. Luna Roberts of Tallahassee; Mrs. Minnie Lyons of Jacksonville; Mrs. Luella Smith of Day;
Mrs. Mertie Parker of Americus, GA; and Mrs. Gladys Webb of St. Petersburg; 1 brother, Leonard Williams of Cross City and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday October 16, 1971 in the Brewer Lake Baptist Church with
interment in Bay Cemetery.
Elmer’s notes – be careful about the cemetery – most every other person buried in this area has been buried in Day Cemetery.
The original obituary said this gentleman was buried in Bay Cemetery – in this area that is a new cemetery to me. Hopeful some
day in the not too distant future I will be able to verify this for you.
WILLIAMS, Lois C. Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 22, 1963)
Mrs. Lois C. Williams, age 60, died in Jacksonville Saturday. She was the wife of Chester W. Williams and sister-in-law of
Albert Williams, of Madison. Funeral services were held at Hardage and Sons Funeral Home Tuesday with graveside services in
Macedonia Cemetery near Lee. Surviving besides her husband is a son, Herschel Williams; a daughter, Vivian Williams; both of
Jacksonville; her mother, Mrs. J. W. Blount; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy M. Donaldson and a brother, Donald Blount, all of Palatka.
WILLIAMS, Louis Alonzo Williams
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 4, 1948)
Louis Alonzo Williams, 82, highly esteemed resident of Quitman died in a hospital there last Wednesday afternoon. Survivors
are his wife, the former Miss Pauline Pournelle, two sons, C. L. Williams, of Madison, Nat M. Williams, of Thomasville; and four
daughters, Mrs. Philip Wathen, of Tampa; Mrs. Cooper Powers, and Mrs. Harry Marshall, of Quitman, and Mrs. John Saxton
Wolfe, of Moultrie. He was a son of Cicero Williams and America Rebecca O’Brien, of Belfast Ireland. A native of Quitman, he
was a retired engineer and farmer and took an active part in community affairs, serving at one time on the city council. Funeral
and interment were last Thursday afternoon in Quitman.
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WILLIAMS, Louise L. Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 25, 2005)
A funeral for Louise Liles Williams, 82, of Waynesville was held Monday morning at the Chapel of Chambless-Frye Funeral Home
in Nahunta with Elder Robert G. Boone and Mark Garner officiating. Pallbearers were Bobby Willis, Jimmy Williams Jr., Lewis
Williams, Robbie Clark, Michael Smith, Mark Garner, Chuck Stokes and Travis Nissen. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in
Waynesville. Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Loureth T. Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 29, 2010)
A celebration of the life of Loureth T. Williams, 64, of Homerville, died Friday (May 21, 2010) at South Georgia Medical Center
in Valdosta after an illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown Chapel A.M. E. Church with the pastor, the Rev. Gernald
Copeland, presiding and the Rev. John Williams doing the eulogy. she was affect i o n a t e l y known, was born May 29, 1945
Clinch County to the late Fred and Pearlie Mae Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Odis Williams Jr. She
accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Survivors include five sons, Odis Williams III (Diane), Reginald Williams
(Teresa), both of Homerville, Jerome Thomas (Anya), John Williams (Iris), both of Waycross, and Rex Thomas, of New Orleans,
LA; five daughters, Joann Jones (Hosea), Stephanie Culliber (Joseph), Barbara Meriweather (Clarence), Patricia Williams, all of
Homerville, and Dorothy Sirmans (Willie), of Naylor; four brothers, Willie Thomas, Ricky Thomas (Flo), both of Homerville, Fred
Thomas (Lily), of DuPont, and Lavander Thomas (Cylinder), of Griffin; seven sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Allison Thomas, Sandra
Thomas, Carolyn Paige (Alvin), all of Homerville, Diane Calhoun (Jerry), Martha Williams, both of Lakeland, and Barbara Thomas,
of Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Maxine Porter, of Waycross; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Friends
are being received at the Williams residence, 191 Holmes Road in Cutting (Clinch County) and this evening from 7 to 8:30 at
Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Loureth T. Williams
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 24, 2010)
HOMERVILLE, Loureth T. Williams, 64, of Homerville, died Friday (May 21, 2010) at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta,
after an illness. She was a lifelong resident of Clinch County, the daughter of the late Fred and Pearlie Mae Thomas. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, OdisWilliams Jr. Survivors include five sons, Odis Williams III (Diane), Reginald
Williams (Teresa), both of Homerville, Jerome Thomas (Anya), John Williams (Iris), both of Waycross, and Rex Thomas, of New
Orleans, La.; five daughters, Joann Jones (Hosea), Stephanie Culliber (Joseph), Barbara Meriweather (Clarence), Patricia
Williams, all of Homerville, and Dorothy Sirmans (Willie), of Naylor; four brothers, Willie Thomas, Ricky Thomas (Flo), both of
Homerville, Fred Thomas (Lily), of DuPont, and Lavander Thomas (Cylinder), of Griffin; seven sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Allison
Thomas, Sandra Thomas, Carolyn Paige (Alvin), all of Homerville, Diane Calhoun (Jerry), Martha Williams, both of Lakeland, and
Barbara Thomas, of Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Maxine Porter, ofWaycross; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and other
relatives. Friends are being received at the Williams residence, 191 Holmes Road in Cutting (