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Obituaries Keith Godwin May 1, 1955 - February 4, 2012 Mr. Godwin passed away in Tallahassee, FL, on Saturday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced on Monday afternoon.
Dorothy Snipes Cooper Hand October 1, 1925 - February 2, 2012 Services for Dorothy Snipes Cooper Hand, 86, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Tommy Willis and Rev. Rod Brinkley will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Hand passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, GA. Active pallbearers will be Mike Turek, Russell Brown, Jeff Broome, Daniel Broome, Eric White and Heath White. Mrs. Hand was born on October 1, 1925, in Moultrie, GA, to the late Hill and Audie Mae Malloy Snipes. In July of 1945, she married Collis Cooper and in December of 1965, she married Thomas J. Hand. Both husbands preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include: children and spouses, Deloris and Roy Brown of Cairo, GA, David Hand, Tallahassee, FL, Phyllis and Robert VanLandingham of Cairo, GA, Naomi McCall of Tallahassee, FL, Debbie Broome of Jacksonville, FL, Durie and Donna Cooper of Cairo, GA, Tommy Hand of Modesto, CA; sisters, Lorene Halloway of Norman Park, GA, Hilda Hancock of Live Oak, FL, Montine Corbin of Watkinsville, GA; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hand was preceded in death by: both husbands; parents; son, Roger Hand; grandson, Jason McCall, sister, Dean Allen; brothers, Hayward, Melvin and H. D. Snipes. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Colin Lamar Thomas January 24, 1943 - January 29, 2012 Services for Colin Lamar Thomas, 69, of Whigham, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on, Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Whigham United Methodist Church. Pastor Garth Duke-Burton and Pastor Tammy Fincannon will officiate. Mr.Thomas passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at his home in Whigham, GA. He was born on January 24, 1943, in Whigham, GA, to the late Melbon Calhoun Thomas and Willie Mae Glover Thomas. He attended the Cave Springs School for the Deaf and Whigham Elementary. In 1957, Colin received his certification in small engine repair in Atlanta, GA and went on to work as a mechanic and a farmer. In the early 1980’s he married Margaret Thomas who preceded him in death in 1989. Colin was a member of the Whigham United Methodist Church. Survivors include: brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Billie Thomas of Gainesville, GA, Delroy and Betty Thomas of Climax, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Sue and Bobby Collins of Cairo, GA, Ellen Williams of Dothan, AL, Wanda Ferguson of Cairo, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by: parents, Melbon and Willie Mae Thomas; wife, Margaret Thomas; sister, Hilda Thomas Bingham; brothers-in-law, John Williams and Ted Bryant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Whigham United Methodist Church General Fund, P. O. Box 4, Whigham, GA, 39897. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Tori Lynn Lovett January 17, 1989 – January 23, 2012 Memorial services for Tori Lynn Lovett, 23, of Cairo, GA, are at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Eastside Baptist Church, Cairo, GA, with Rev. Carl Harrell and Rev. Paul Jones will officiate. Ms. Lovett passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. Ms. Lovett was born on January 17, 1989, to John L. Lovett and the late Rebecca Lynn Turner Harrell. Tori was a Pharmaceutical Tech with Cox Pharmacy in Cairo, GA, and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She is survived by: a daughter, Hayden LynnLee Pearce of Cairo, GA; father and step-mother, John and Myra Lovett of Ochlocknee, GA; sister, Lindsay Dollar of Cairo, GA; paternal grandparents, John and Martha Lovett of Ochlocknee, GA; maternal grandparents, David E. and Betty J. Turner of Cairo, GA; step-brothers, Jeffrey Scott Bearden of Ochlocknee, GA, John Cameron Bearden of Brandon, FL; nieces, Cabry Dollar of Cairo, GA, and Adaleine Grace Bearden. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Lynn Turner Harrell.
Helen M. Collins December 22, 1942 - January 22, 2012 Services for Helen M. Collins, 69, of Whigham, GA, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Magnolia Baptist Church, Whigham, GA. Rev. Johnny Burdick will officiate and interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Collins passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA. Active pallbearers will be Scott Mason, Dewayne Mason, Cody Roberts, Dusty Roberts, Clint Mason, Andy Ponder, Ted Mason and Dixon Harrison. Mrs. Collins was born on December 22, 1942, in Grady County, GA, to the late James William Mason and Louise Pritchett Mason. On February 28, 1969, she married Wayne “Bo” Collins, who survives. Helen was retired and an active member of Magnolia Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Wayne “Bo” Collins of Whigham, GA; brothers, Robert Mason (Jean) of Thomasville, GA, Charles Mason (Ann) of Cairo, GA, Jimmy Mason (Norma) of Albany, GA; sisters, Mary M. Ulmer (Clayton) of Whigham, GA, Ellen M. King (Bill) of Albany, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews including a niece that was raised by Helen and Wayne as a daughter, Renee F. Banks of Pelham, GA. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruth M. Freeman and a very special niece, Ronna Roberts. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 23, 2012, from 6 until 8:00 p.m.
Onieta Shirah Rich April 21, 1940 - January 21, 2012 Services for Onieta Shirah Rich, 71, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Capel Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Robert Crapps and Rev. Renee Gee-Theophille will officiate. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Pelham, GA. Ms. Rich passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at her home in northern Grady County. Active pallbearers will be Larry McCorkle, LaDon Sellers, Mark Dearborn, James Willis, Glenn Barrett, Clark Palmer, Chris Faircloth and Tommy Norton. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adult SS Class from Capel Baptist Church. Ms. Rich was born on April 21, 1940, in Pelham, GA, to the late George W. Shirah and Mildred Bethenia Pollock Shirah. On June 19, 1965, she married Leroy Rich, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1991. She was a retired homemaker and a member of Capel Baptist Church. Ms. Rich was a loving mama, grandmama, and great-grandmama. She loved to work in her yards taking care of her roses and all her other flowers. In the last few years, she enjoyed being at the flower shop with her son, Craig. She enjoyed meeting all the people who came into the shop. Everyone started calling her “Grandmama” and she loved all her new friends. Survivors include: daughters and sons in law, Susan and Larry Ouzts of Bainbridge, GA, Kathy and Randy Smith of Cairo, GA; son, Craig Brock of Cairo, GA; granddaughters and spouses, Holly and Tim Burdick of Bainbridge, GA, Lori and Bobby Brown of Bainbridge, GA, Jamie and Chad Allen of Cairo, GA, Joni and Will Bundrick of Woodstock, GA; great-grandchildren, Curtis Brown, Alissa Brown, Holden Burdick, all of Bainbridge, GA, Tyson Allen of Cairo, GA, Zachary Burdick of Bainbridge, GA, Liam Bundrick of Woodstock, GA; sisters, Kate Williams of Pelham, GA, and Jean Thomaston of Kathleen, GA. Ms. Rich was preceded in death by: her parents, George and Bethenia Shirah; and her husband, Leroy Rich. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 23, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Marcus E. Smith June 3, 1955 - January 21, 2012 Services for Marcus Eddie Smith, 56, of Cairo, GA, are at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012, at Long Branch Baptist Church, Cairo, GA, with Rev. Rod Brinkley officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Smith passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Active pallbearers will be Scott Chastain, Derek Chastain, Eddie Caviness, Jason Mirik, Allen-Micheal English and Austin Boyette. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Smith Electric Motor Service. Mr. Smith was born on June 3, 1955, in Thomasville, GA, to Eddie Wilder Smith and Mozelle Lyon Smith. On April 17, 1976, he married Rita Boyette Smith, who survives. He was a 1974 graduate of Thomasville High School and Thomas Technical School. In 1982, he founded Smith Electric Motor Service in Thomasville, GA, which he successfully managed for nearly 30 years. He loved his work and through his business he enjoyed being of service to others. He had a passion for working in the yard, Georgia Bulldog football, his Labrador dogs and spending time with family. The light of his life being his two daughters, Lindsay and Kelley and grandsons Reed and Christopher. He loved the Lord and was an active member and Deacon of Long Branch Baptist Church where he served on the Building and Grounds Committee. Marcus was a tremendous Christian witness who shared his testimony with all he met. He is survived by: his wife, Rita Boyette Smith of Cairo, GA; daughters and sons-in, law, Lindsay and Mike Milam of Thomasville, GA, Kelley and Chris Potts of Memphis, TN, grandchildren, Reed Milam, Lacey Milam, Logan Milam, all of Thomasville, GA, Christopher Potts of Memphis, TN; parents, Eddie and Mozelle Smith of Thomasville, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nelson and Glenda Caviness of Thomasville, GA, Ronald and Susan Boyette of Cairo, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheryl and Glenn Golden of Thomasville, GA, Sheila and Taylor Knapp of Thomasville, GA, Rhonda and Allen English of Cairo, GA. Memorials can be made to Long Branch Baptist Church, P. O. Box 502, Cairo, GA, 39828. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 22, 2012, from 2 until 4:00 p.m.
Cornelia Stone Smith March 31, 1922 - January 20, 2012 Services for Cornelia Idell Stone Smith, 89, of Cairo, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2012, at Cairo Church of God, Cairo, GA, with Pastor Dewayne Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Smith passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA. Active pallbearers will be Randy Holton, Kenneth Butler, Jimmy Moore, Jackie Williams, Jerry Buffington and Zane Mirick. Mrs. Smith was born on March 31, 1922, in Tifton, GA, to the late Wilburton Harrison Stone and Early Lenora Clements Stone. On December 21, 1939, she married Alvin Monroe Smith, who preceded her in death on November 2, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of Cairo Church of God. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Billy Davis of Cairo, GA, Carolyn and Wayne Fincher of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Layne and Audie Davis of Macon, GA, Sala and Mark Houtzer of Goldsboro, NC, Lara and Mark Starr of Cairo, GA, Michael and Genevieve Fincher of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, Angie and Will West of Mitchell County, GA; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; brother, Robert Stone of Albany, GA; and her special caregivers, Louise McCrae and Rosa Lee Clayton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 1512-1 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA 31707. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 22, 2012, from 4 until 6:00 p.m.. Dewey Toole Mills July 19, 1921 – January 20, 2012 Mr. Dewey Toole Mills, 90, of Cairo, GA, passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2019. No services are planned. Mr. Mills was born in Donalsonville, GA, on July 19, 1921, to the late Homer and Etie May Toole Mills. He was married to Marijane Hendley Mills, who preceded him in death on April 2, 2008. Mr. Mills served in the United States Army and was a former Professor with Florida State University. He was an avid reader with an extensive library that covered a wide range of topics. He loved big band music and had a notable collection of LP records and albums and was a prolific photographer during his time in service throughout Europe. He is survived by: step-son, Ken Arnold of Perry, FL; step-daughter, Laura Kirke of Tallahassee, FL; sister, Willie M. Hart of Navarre, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marijane H. Mills; step-son, Maurice Arnold. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roddenbery Memorial Library, 320 North Broad St., Cairo, GA, 39828, or a charity of your choice.
Jack Edmond McGee June 22, 1931 – January 19, 2012 Graveside services for Jack Edmond McGee, 80, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, 2012, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Rev. Donnie Wilkes and Rev. Keith Pearson will officiate. Mr. McGee passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, GA. Mr. McGee was born in Nashville, GA, on June 22, 1931, to the late Arthur and Coma Inez Taylor McGee. He married Carolyn Simmons, who survives. Mr. McGee was a machinist and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: wife, Carolyn Simmons McGee of Cairo, GA; daughters, Cindy Maxwell of Cairo, GA, Melissa Baker of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Marie Maxwell of Cairo, GA, Ashley Maxwell of Cairo, GA, Brandy Baker of Tallahassee, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Roland Maxwell. The family will receive friends at the home located at Wedgewood Apartment, 307 17th Ave. N. W., Apt. F136, Cairo, GA.
Willard Williams February 23, 1926 - January 15, 2012 Services for Willard Williams, 85, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 3:00 p.m., on, Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Cairo First Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Dr. Joe Allen will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Williams passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at his home in Cairo, GA. Honorary pallbearers: nephews, Pat Oliver, Jr. and members of the Fisherman Men’s Sunday School Class. Mr. Williams was born on February 23, 1926, in Cairo, GA, to the late Nathan Hiram Williams and Callie Johnson Williams. On December 12, 1953, he married Willa Faith “Faye” Collins, who survives. He served 26 active years with the United States Air Force. He was manager of the liquid cattle feed of Mixon Milling Company. Mr. Williams was an ordained deacon of the Baptist faith and an active member of Cairo First Baptist Church. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Grady General Hospital, was an active Mason, Shriner, and Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: wife, Faye Williams of Cairo, GA; son, Terrell K. Williams (Kristy) of Cairo, GA; daughter, Brenda G. Robertson (Thomas) of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Eric Michael Williams of Madison, WI, Nora Faith Williams of Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law, Opal P. Williams of Cairo, GA; a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by: parents, brothers, Earnest Williams, Hubert Williams, Jack Williams; sisters, Myrtle Merritt, Kate Beckham, Ozell Singletary, Isabell Durham, Candace Sparks; cousins, Zora Miller and spouse, Louise L. Miller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cairo First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1538, Cairo, GA, 39828. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 6 until 8:00 p.m.
Hilda Thomas Bingham June 12, 1933 - January 15, 2012 Services for Hilda Thomas Bingham, 78, of Cairo, GA, will be held at time 11:00 a.m., on, Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Whigham United Methodist Church, Whigham, GA. Pastor Garth Duke-Burton and Pastor Tammy Fincannon will officiate. Services will conclude at the church. Mrs. Bingham passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Grady General Hospital, Cairo, GA. She was born on June 12, 1933, in Whigham, GA, to the late Melvin C. and Willie Mae Glover Thomas. She was a florist and a member of Whigham United Methodist Church. Hilda Mae Bingham was a woman of many talents. She was a truly blessed lady and an inspiration to many people. She had an eye for beauty as a florist and seamstress and was a chef and baker. She traveled the world (France, Japan, Laos) as a military wife. She followed a life long passion for learning new skills and education. Sister, mother, daughter, aunt and grandmother are just a few names that Hilda was known for; she was a best friend to many friends and family. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children… to leave the world a better place… to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” You will be missed Hilda Mae Bingham. Survivors include: children, William Paul Bingham, Jr. (Pamela) of Thomasville, GA, Teri Phillips (Mark) of Cairo, GA, Thomas V. Bingham (Sabrina) of Dothan, AL; grandchildren, Jerissa P. Boyd (Mickey) of Pelham, GA, Aaron Phillips of Athens, GA, Claire Phillips of Tallahassee, FL; great-grandchildren, Michael and Kayln Boyd of Pelham, GA; brothers, David Thomas (Billie) of Gainesville, GA, Delroy Thomas (Betty) of Bainbridge, GA, Colin Thomas of Whigham, GA; sisters, Sue Collins (Bobby) of Cairo, GA, Ellen Williams of Dothan, AL, Wanda Ferguson of Cairo, GA; a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bingham was preceded in death by: parents; sister-in-law, Margaret Thomas; brothers-in-law, John Williams and Ted Bryant. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
Margaret Heath Johnson September 23, 1918 – January 13, 2012 Memorial services for Margaret Heath Johnson, 93, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Rick Turner will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Thomasville, GA. Honorary pallbearers will be former members of Golden K, members of the Cairo First United Methodist Church’s XYZ Club and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Johnson was born on September 23, 1918, in Douglas, GA, to the late Luther Edgar Heath and Metta Owen Heath. She was married to William Judson Johnson, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 11, 1993. She was a administrative assistant with the Florida EPA. She was a member of the Cairo First United Methodist Church. Survivors include: daughter, Sarahjo Johnson Prigge of Cairo, GA; son and daughter-in-law, W. Judson and Suzanne Johnson of Fayetteville, GA; grandchildren, Heather Prigge Labelle of North Branch, MN, Shelli Johnson Downing of Monroe, GA, Christopher Cord Johnson of McDonough, GA, Karri Leigh Mannocchi of Hampton, GA; ten great-grandchildren; and the family dog, Cooper. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by: her husband; her parents; brothers, Charles W. Heath and Howard Heath. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Grady County Help Agency, P. O. Box 1452, Cairo, GA 39828. Sue Nell Jones Stapleton March 11, 1922 – January 12, 2012 Mrs. Sue Nell Jones Stapleton, age 89, of Metter, GA, died Thursday, January 12th in Cairo, GA, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Stapleton and her parents Ruth Proctor Jones and William Eason Jones of Metter. She was a graduate of Georgia State College for Women and taught Home Economics. Mrs. Stapleton, an avid gardener and genealogy researcher, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Metter, the D.A.R, and the Garden Club. She is survived by daughters and their husbands, Jan S. and the Reverend Doug Simmons of Cairo, Georgia, Dr. Fay Burnett and the Reverend Brock Burnett of Winder, Georgia; grandchildren Ansley, Jana, and Alea Simmons, Brandon and Jordan Burnett; sisters and their husbands Fay J. Brewer and Jeff Brewer of Atlanta, Annie Ruth Anderson Brown and husband John Brown of Decatur, and a number of other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 15th at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Metter, with visitation to follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. A private burial will be at the Upper Lotts Creek Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the following: The Guido Evangelistic Association, 600 N Lewis St. / PO Box 508, Metter, Georgia 30439; The Upper Lotts Creek Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Lorene Hendricks, 22639 Hendricks Road, Metter, Georgia 30439; The First Presbyterian Church of Winder Building Fund, P.O. Box 549 Winder, Georgia 30680.
Mary Frances Prince September 26, 1933 - January 12, 2012 Services for Mary Frances Barrett Prince, 78, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Ronald Barrett, Rev. Jim Weaver, Rev. Ralph Harrell and Rev. Roger Brinkley will officiate. Interment will be private. Mrs. Prince passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at her home in Cairo. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, John Godwin, Cameron Prince, Jarin Prince, Cody Szczekot, Lee Szczekot, Logan Arline, Gage Arline, Cory Arline and Myles Knight. Honorary pallbearers will be the Young At Heart Sunday School Class of Pine Level Baptist Church. Mrs. Prince was born on September 26, 1933, in Grady County, GA, to the late Alvie Teaford Barrett and Mary Elizabeth Fain Barrett. On April 7, 1951, she married Royce Prince, who survives. Mrs. Prince was a homemaker and member of Pine Level Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Royce Prince of Cairo, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Lamar Prince of Cairo, GA, Robin and Susan Prince of Cairo, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Bobby and Gail Godwin of Whigham, GA, Jerome and Sheila Szczekot of Laguna Beach, FL, Todd and Sonya Arline of Ellijay, GA, Johnny and Bridget Knight of Whigham, GA; grandchildren, John Godwin of Athens, GA, Todd and Summer Hall of Moultrie, GA, Butch and Casey McQuaig of Waycross, GA, Cameron Prince of Laurinburg, NC, Jarin Prince of Atlanta, GA, Cody Szczekot of Laguna Beach, FL, Lee Szczekot of Laguna beach, FL, Logan Arline of Cairo, GA, Gage Arline of Ellijay, GA, Cory Arline of Ellijay, GA, Hayley Knight of Whigham, GA, Myles Knight of Whigham, GA; great-grandchildren, Michael Hall of Moultrie, GA, Cavin Hall of Moultrie, GA, Maggie Ann McQuaig of Waycross, GA; sisters, Glenda Nichols of Cairo, GA, Betty Carter of Dothan, AL; brothers, Rev. Ronald Barrett of Moultrie, GA, Carlos Barrett, Sr. of Concord, FL. Mrs. Prince was preceded in death by: her parents, Alvie Teaford Barrett and Mary Elizabeth Fain Barrett; a brother, Grover Neal Barrett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Jason L. Norton June 1, 1974 – January 10, 2012 Services for Jason L. Norton, 37, of Pelham (Grady County) GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 13, 2012, at Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, GA, with interment in Mizpah Cemetery, Pelham, GA. Rev. Jim Weaver will officiate. Mr. Norton passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at MCG Health System, Augusta, GA. Active pallbearers will be Brian Humphries, Brent Whiddon, Gus Bryant, Anthony Akridge, Ricky Powe and Rusty Powe. Mr. Norton was born on June 1, 1974, in Thomasville, GA, to Brenda Simmons Norton and the late Reggie Laverne Norton. He was a self-employed painter and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: wife, Melissa Hicks Norton of Pelham, GA; sons, Dylan Norton and Ashton Norton, both of Pelham, GA; mother Brenda Norton of Pelham, GA; maternal grandmother, Nancy Jones of Headland, AL; paternal grandfather, Buford Simmons of Atlanta, GA; mother-in-law, Vivian Loughe of Ochlocknee, GA; father-in-law, Lee Hicks of Ochlocknee, GA. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by: father, Reggie L. Norton; grandparents, Naomi and Emory Loyd Norton. The family will receive friends at the fellowship hall of Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, GA, on Thursday, January 12, 2012, from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Cassie B. Harper March 12, 1914 – January 9, 2012 Services for Mrs. Cassie Brinson Harper, 97, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Pastor Mike Nichols will officiate. Services will conclude at the chapel. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cairo. Mrs. Harper passed away at her home in Cairo, on Monday, January 9, 2012. Mrs. Harper was born on March 12, 1914, in Pelham, GA, to the late Roscoe E. and Beulah Irene Norton. She was married to Carl Edward Harper, who preceded her in death. She was an inspector with Warner’s and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by: daughter, Marlene Mitchell of Cairo, GA; son, Wade Lee “W. L.” (Lois) of Henderson, KY; grandchildren, Susan Newman of Cairo, GA, Mickey Mitchell of Cairo, GA, Matthew Harper, of Owensboro, KY, Todd Harper (Amy) of Owensboro, KY; great-grandchildren, Jean Lea Kirk of Ohio, Shasta Newman of Douglas, GA, Jon Newman of Las Vegas, NV, Wade Harper of Owensboro, KY; great-great-grandchildren, Lynnea Kirk of Ohio, Will Kirk of Ohio, Kimberly Benefield of Douglas, GA; a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; son-in-law, W. C. “Red” Mitchell; grandson, Johnny Mitchell and several brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 11, 2011, from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
Horace Bennett “Pete” Tate August 15, 1931 – January 7, 2012 Services for Horace Bennett “Pete” Tate, 80, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, Graveside in Crestview Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Pastor Jay Hart will officiate. Mr. Tate passed away at Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville, GA, on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Mr. Tate was born on August 15, 1931, in Moultrie, GA, to the late Henry N. and Cleo McLain Tate. He was fully retired from the United States Air Force having served 21 years. He was of the Baptist Faith and a devoted follower of Dr. Charles Stanley. He loved to travel and toured the US several times. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Jerry C. and Mary Tate of Cairo, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Walt Jacobs of Thomasville, GA; nieces and nephews, Major Jason Tate and Rachel Tate of Valdosta, GA, Kevin Martin of Woodstock, GA, Theresa and Craig Buck of Woodstock, GA. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by: his wife, Juanita Tate and his parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite veterans charity. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 9, 2012, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Vonysea Sparkman “Vony” Lee November 25, 1925 - January 5, 2012 Services for Vonysea Sparkman “Vony” Lee, 86, of Tallahassee, FL, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 9, 2012, at Seminole Baptist Church, Tallahassee, FL. Rev. Art Bruce and Rev. Gary Linton will officiate. Interment will follow in Gainey Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Lee passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren: Joel Bruce, Nathan Bruce, David Bruce, Michael Cleary, Bobby Lee and Savannah Lee. Mrs. Lee was born on November 25, 1925, Medart, FL, to the late Thomas Daniel and Mary Colvin Sparkman. On October 4, 1952, she married Clyde H. Lee, who survives. She was a secretary for the Board of Education with the State of Florida. She was a Charter Member of Seminole Baptist Church in Tallahassee, FL. Survivors include: her husband, Clyde H. Lee of Tallahassee, FL; daughters and son-in-law, Dian and Art Bruce of Bainbridge, GA, Linda Cleary of Tallahassee, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Kris Lee of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren and spouses, Joel and Emily Bruce of Jacksonville, FL, Nathan Bruce of Tallahassee, FL, David and Kayla Bruce of Atlanta, GA, Michael Cleary of Tallahassee, FL, Savannah Lee of Tallahassee, FL, Bobby Lee of Tallahassee, FL; brother and sister-in-law, Delous and Clara Sparkman of Wakulla, FL and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by: parents, Thomas and Mary Sparkman; sisters, Pauline Durrance and Annie Sparkman; a brother, T. D. Sparkman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Seminole Baptist Church, 3330 Mission Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32303, or a charity of your choosing. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday, January 9, 2012.
Carlton James Anderson April 15, 1921 - January 4, 2012 Services for Carlton James Anderson, 90, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Rev. Dewayne Atkinson and Rev. Katie Garrison will officiate. Mr. Anderson passed away at Pinewood Nursing Center, Whigham, GA, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Ronnie Callahan, Randy Callahan, Robert Callahan, Scott Ferguson, Greg Ponder and Eric Thatcher. Honorary pallbearers will be his great-grandsons, Lucas Ferguson, Bradley Callahan, Jordan Morrow, Harley Ponder, Bryce Callahan, Stormy Thatcher and Jacob Callahan. Mr. Anderson was born on April 15, 1921, in Goodman, Alabama, to the late James and Mae Gilford Anderson. On June 18, 1960, in Donalsonville, GA, he married Delila Elizabeth Harrison “Betty” Anderson. He was one of thirteen children and was a truck driver for many years before retiring. Survivors include: his loving wife and companion of 51 years, Betty, of Cairo, GA; two sons, Bruce Anderson of Florida, Steve Anderson of Oklahoma; a step-daughter, Barbara Jean Laing (Jimmie) of Whigham, GA; a step-son, Larry Callahan (Barbara) of Cairo, GA; a brother, Royce Anderson of Vada, GA; a sister, Racine Enfinger (Gordon) of Hoboken, GA; twenty one grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by: his parents, six brothers and four sisters. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Willie Mae Wilson Watts August 22, 1926 - January 4, 2012 Services for Willie Mae Watts, 85, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Pastor Doug McGee will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Watts passed away in Lake Wales Medical Center, Lake Wales, FL, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons. Mrs. Watts was born on August 22, 1926, in Umatilla, FL, to the late Curtis V. and Areta A. Berry Wilson. She was married to Julian O. Watts, Sr., who preceded her in death. Mrs. Watts retired after 20 years from the Honeywell Corp. of Tamp, FL. She was a member of Faith Christian Center. Survivors include: children, Areta Anci of Tampa, FL, Dorothy Mae Thress (Bill) of Lake Wales, FL, Marian Topakian (John) of Cairo, GA; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by: her husband, parents, sons, Walt Penley, Jessie Watts, Joe Watts; daughters, Virginia Penley, Peggy Cronic; brothers, Curtis Wilson, Jr., Owen Wilson, Royce Wilson, Wayne Wilson; sisters, Vivian Sheidler, Darlene Allen; grandson, Michael Watts. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 6, 2012, from 6 until 8:00 p.m.
Donald Maurice Alcorn May 9, 1933 – January 1, 2012 Mr. Donald Maurice Alcorn, 78, of Cairo, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Bainbridge Health Care, Bainbridge, GA. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Alcorn was born on May 9, 1933, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Clyde and Loretta Klopher Alcorn. He was a Foreman with the Orange County Highway Department and of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Alcorn served in the United States Marine Corps for 16 years which included the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survivors include: wife, Helen Doucet Alcorn of Cairo, GA; son, Danny Alcorn (Theresa) of Donalsonville, GA; daughter, Dianne Koon (Gary) of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Daniel Alcorn (Natasha) of Branson, MO, Alycia Alcorn of Orlando, FL, Brittany Zimmermann (Eric) of Lithia, FL, Christopher Koon of Lockwood, MO, Thomas Lakeman of Moultrie, GA; great-grandchildren, Eric Zimmermann, III of Lithia, FL, Bradley Joe Koon of Lockwood, MO. Mr. Alcorn was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Alcorn; brothers, Leslie, Melvin, Lloyd and Ronald Alcorn.
Jeff Voyles February 24, 1947 - January 1, 2012 Services for Jefferson Coleman “Jeff” Voyles, 64, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Eastside Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Paul Voyles and Rev. Jimmy Voyles will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Voyles passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Active pallbearers will be members of the Cairo Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers will be members of “his second family.” Mr. Voyles was born on February 24, 1947, in Cairo, GA, to the late Frank Harrison Voyles and Mary Louise Taylor Voyles. He was a Fireman with the City of Cairo, and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Deborah and Kenneth Lashley of Cairo, GA, Shanda Brinson of Cairo, GA, Casey Fowler of Thomasville, GA; brothers, Jimmy Voyles (Jacqueline) of Norman park, GA, Thomas D. Voyles (Sadie) of Cairo, GA, Paul Voyles (Carolyn) of Moultrie, GA; sister, Cornelia Rackley of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Jared Moore (Christy) of Cairo, GA, Jamie Moore of Cairo, GA, Charlie Collett of Cairo, GA, Kadi Lashley of Cairo, GA, Ty Lashley of Cairo, GA; special grand “Baby”, Vela Voyles of Thomasville, GA. Mr. Voyles was preceded in death by: his parents and a brother, Mike Voyles. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital, % St. Joseph’s Mercy Foundation, 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30342 or The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75231, or donatenow.heart.org. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2011.
Betty Christine Knight March 20, 1930 - December 31, 2011 Services for Betty Christine Knight, 81, of Whigham, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Union Springs Baptist Church, Whigham, GA. Rev. Haskell White will officiate. Interment will be in Union Springs Church Cemetery, Whigham, GA. Mrs. Knight passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Southern Pines Retirement Home in Thomasville, GA. Mrs. Knight was born on March 20, 1930, in Brooksville, FL, to the late Lamar O’Neal Folds and Eula Eola Peters Folds. On May 22, 1945, she married Louis Elbert Knight, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1996. She was a retired secretary with Knight and Son Construction. She was a member of the Union Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Kathy and Jimmy Maxwell of Whigham, GA, Sherry Knight of Cairo, GA; son, L. E. Knight of Whigham, GA; grandchildren and spouses, Kimberly A. Maxwell of Whigham, GA, A. Jerod and Sarah Maxwell of Calvary, GA, T. J. Warfield of Whigham, GA, Katelynn and Patrick Williamson of Climax, GA. Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by: her father, Lamar O’Neal Folds, her mother, Eula Eola Folds, her husband, Louis Elbert Knight; her daughter, Sonya Yvonne Knight; her sisters, Louise Welch and Edna Wells. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Union Springs Baptist Church, 355 Union Springs Rd., Whigham, GA 39897. The family will receive friends after the funeral service at the church.
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