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Susie Baker -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Susie Baker, 66, of Hawkinsville, GA died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Graveside services will be held at 11A.M. Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Dr. Kelly Pritchett will officiate. -Mrs. Baker was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Double Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. -Survivors include her husband, Jim Baker of Hawkinsville, GA; sisters and brothers, Helen Ingram of Cordele, GA, Elizabeth Williams, Thomas Myers and Richard Myers, all of Hawkinsville, GA. -The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Williams, Vienna Highway, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Collier Sr., Vernon H.

Vernon H. Collier, Sr. -HAWKINSVILLE-Graveside service for Vernon Collier, Sr., 86, will be 11A.M. Saturday, June 14 in the Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gooseneck Road. -The family may be contacted at Malissa Collier Coley's residence, Rt. 3, Box 6210, Gooseneck Road. -Powell Funeral Home of Hawkinsville will be in charge of the arrangement

Tom W. Bell
Tom W. Bell -HAWKINSVILLE - Tom W. Bell, 77, of Hawkinsville, GA died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Hawkinsville, GA. Graveside services will be held at 2P.M. Thursday, June 12, 2008 in the Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Kelly Pritchett and Rev. Jeff Waters officiating. -Mr. Bell was a native of Houston County and a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Pulaski County. -Survivors include his wife, Beulah N. Bell of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter and son, Linda Faye Bell of Eastman, GA and Bobby Bell of Homerville, GA; loving stepchildren, Joyce Keen, Joanne Morris and Dwight Poole, all of Hawkinsville, GA and Janice Goldman of Atlanta, GA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. -The family will be at the residence of Joyce Keen, 620 Valley Road, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Faye Bennett Grinstead
Faye Bennett Grinstead -HAWKINSVILLE - Memorial Services for Faye Bennett Grinstead, 64, of Hawkinsville, who died June 7, 2008, will be held at 11A.M. on Tuesday, June 10th in the First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville. -Born December 14, 1943 to Florence Owen Bennett and Chester Lee Bennett, Ms. Grinstead was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Murielda D. Wynne; brothers, Lawrence L. Bennett, Albert C. Bennett, T. Kent Bennett; sister-in-law, Kathryne D. Bennett. -Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Anita G. and Dr. Larry D. Gattis; grandson, Gabriel D. Gattis, all of Hawkinsville; brothers, Rouel W. (Patsy) Bennett of Hawkinsville, Russell (Claudia Mae) Bennett of Griffin; sister, Elousie (Don) Ruble of Dalton; sisters-in-law, Mae H. Bennett, Lucille C. Bennett, both of Hawkinsville; brother-in-law, Merritt Wynne of Hawkinsville; closest friend and source of strength, Barbara C. Woodard of Hawkinsville; special cousin, Betty Jo Conner; many nieces, nephews and cousins. -On October 22, 2005 Ms. Grinstead's youngest daughter, Tara Faye Grinstead who was living and teaching high school history in Ocilla, disappeared without a trace at the age of 30. Tara Grinstead has never been found. Through this tragedy, Faye carried herself with a quiet grace and dignity, just as she had her entire life. -In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to the Texas EquuSearch, P.O. Box 395, Dickinson, TX 77539 or by calling their office at (281) 309-9500. Tim Miller, director and founder of Texas EquuSearch, continues to search for Faye's daughter, Tara. Ms. Grinstead put her confidence and faith in this organization with hopes that they will find her precious Tara. -The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the social hall at First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville on Monday night. -Fisher Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Lancaster, Beulah Cofield

Beulah Cofield Lancaster -HAWKINSVILLE - Beulah C. Lancaster, age 99, was called to her heavenly home on June 1, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11A.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in Powers Cemetery in Pulaski County, with Reverend Buddy Conway officiating. -Mrs. Lancaster, the daughter of the late Carl and Susie Lewis Cofield, was a native of Pulaski County, a faithful member of Corinth Baptist Church, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roy Lancaster, son, Leroy Lancaster, Jr. and granddaughter, Laura Grinstead. -Survivors include three daughters, Joanne Kennedy, Virginia Scarborough and Elsie McNair, all of Hawkinsville; four sons, William Lancaster, Carl Lancaster and Edward Lancaster, all of Hawkinsville and Snell Lancaster of Jacksonville, Florida; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. -In her early years, she was a bugler for the Girl Scouts. She was valedictorian of her class of 1927 and received an Associates degree from Valdosta State College for Women in 1929. Although certified to teach, marriage and family changed her life's direction. Initially Methodist, she joined Corinth Baptist Church after marriage, where she was an active member, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and the WMU. Her life was dedicated to her husband, family and church. -The family may be contacted at the homeplace on Corinth Church Road, Hawkinsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Corinth Baptist Church. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Coleman, Mary Louise "Bonnie"

Mary Louise "Bonnie" Coleman -HAWKINSVILLE - Mary Louise "Bonnie" Coleman, 91, of Hawkinsville, GA. died Sunday June 1, 2008 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2P.M., Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in Orange Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Gary Abbott officiating. -Mrs. Coleman was a native of Lebanon, Tennessee. She was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, having served on the Altar Guild and The Mission Council. She was a bookkeeper having worked for many years with International Harvester in Arcadia, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Coleman. -Survivors include special friends, the families of Sam Way III and Ramsey T. Way, Willie F. "Beau" Curry and Carol Terrell. -In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hawkinsville. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA. in charge of arrangements.

William D. "Bill" Pope

William D. "Bill" Pope -HAWKINSVILLE - William D. "Bill" Pope of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed away May 23, 2008 in the Houston County Medical Center. Bill was born in Savannah, Georgia, reared and attended schools in Macon, Georgia and was a veteran of World War II, serving in France, Belgium and Germany in General Patton's Third Army. -Bill moved to Hawkinsville in 1948 and was a retired cattleman with other agri-business interests. He served as trustee of Taylor Regional Hospital and the Hawkinsville School Board. He also served as past president of the following organizations: Hawkinsville Rotary Club, Georgia Beef Cattle Improvements Association, Georgia Angus Association, Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Southside Farms and Farmers Supply Service. Bill served as Deacon and Trustee of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. -Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jewel and Marvin Pope and his brother, Col. James H. Pope. -Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marilynn B. Pope of Hawkinsville; sons, Bobby Pope (Genelle) of Hawkinsville and Billy Pope (Valerie) of Shawnee, Oklahoma; daughter, Sally Pohler (Mike) of Tallahassee, FL; two grandchildren, Andrea Pohler Able (Jeremy) and Michael Scott Pohler (Stephanie); great granddaughter, Sydney Pohler; and great grandson, Seth Pohler; three sisters, Eleanor Pope, Annette Pope Smith (Harvey) and Martha Pope Hunicutt (Dalton), all of Macon. -Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Monday, May 26, 2008 in the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Don McClung and the Rev. Dr. Gary Abbott officiating. Burial in the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens. -Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, May 25 at the Southern Pine Retirement Villa. -In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. -Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Shennett
Arthur Shennett -MACON-Arthur Shennett, 46, died May 4, 2008 in the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Services were held Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church, Hawkinsville. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. -He was employed at Robins AFB. -The family will receive friends at 102 Fairway Drive, Hawkinsville. -Tharpe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy C. Gordon

Dorothy C. Gordon -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Dorothy C. Gordon, 91, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in the Taylor Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11A.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Blake Westbrook, Dr. Kelly Pritchett and Rev. Louie Tripp officiating. Burial will be in the Pitts, Georgia City Cemetery. -Mrs. Gordon was a native of Wilcox County and a member of the Pine City Holiness Baptist Church at Pitts, GA. She was a retired librarian having worked in the Wilcox County School System at Pitts, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hardy Gordon. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. -Survivors include two daughters, Helen (Ted) Laster and Cathy Sue (Mark) Coody, all of Hawkinsville, GA; grandchildren, Jonathan Gordon Coody and Elizabeth Helen Coody, both of Hawkinsville, GA; special friend, Helen Stephens. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Lee "Boy" Taylor
Jimmy Lee "Boy" Taylor -HAWKINSVILLE - Funeral service for Jimmy Taylor, Sr., 74, will be held at 2P.M., Thursday, at the New Zion Baptist Church, Bleckley County, Georgia. Burial will be in Buckan Cemetery. -The family may be contacted at Mrs. Margaret Taylor at 109 Knotty Pine Drive. -Powell Funeral Home of Hawkinsville will be in charge of the arrangement.

Susan Beatrice Lanier

Susan Beatrice Lanier -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Susan Beatrice Lanier, 94, of Hawkinsville, GA died Friday, May 2, 2008 in the local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Tuesday in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Don McClung and Rev. Mobley Cross officiating. Burial will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mrs. Lanier was a native of Dodge County and a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She was a retired library assistant. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Lanier was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil P. Lanier, son, Bobby Gene Bozeman and an infant son. -Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -Survivors include a son, William J. and Frances Lanier of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter-in-law, Jean Bozeman of Brentwood, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Mildred Newman and family of Hawkinsville, GA; grandchildren, Amy and Mike Dorolek of Suwanee, GA, Julie and Terry Smith of Auburn, GA, Susan Bozeman Brewington of Lebanon, Tennessee, Debbie Peterson of Gallatin, Tennessee, Robert Bozeman of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Jennifer Bozeman of Brentwood, Tennessee, Aaron Brewington of Lebanon, Tennessee; 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; cousins, Emily Barker Strickland and family of Hiram, GA, Jack and Marilyn Barker and family of Forsyth, GA, Bettie Daniel Barker and family of Hawkinsville, GA. -In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church or the Hawkinsville Library. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Ellen R. Sullivan
Ellen R. Sullivan -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Ellen R. Sullivan, 84, of Hawkinsville, GA died May 1, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. A celebration of her life will be held at 2P.M. Sunday at the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church with Dr. Don McClung and her nephew, Josh Ray officiating. Burial will be at 11A.M. Monday in the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, GA. -Mrs. Sullivan was born in Atlanta, Georgia but was raised in Ellijay, Georgia. She was a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She was retired civil service from Robins Air Force Base. She was past president of NARFE and the Pink Ladies. Mrs. Sullivan was a member of the American Red Cross Volunteers and the Chamber of Commerce. She was on the AARP Board of Directors, the Arts Council and the Midstate Mixers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny William and Alice Whitaker Ray, her husbands, John W. Davis and Woodrow Sullivan, and one son, Michael Sullivan. -Survivors include daughters and sons, Mary Ellen "Mimi" (Wayne) Dill of Athens, GA; Alice L. (Glenn Horn) Davis of Aspen, Colorado; Janice L. (Al) Stewart of Kathleen, GA; Mary Sullivan of Kingston, Tennessee; Ray (Bonnie) Davis of Macon, GA; Joe (Grace) Davis of Chatsworth, Georgia and Jay (Robin) Loudin of Gray, Georgia; brother, Joseph W. (Mary) Ray of Warner Robins, GA; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and one on the way. -Donations may be made to the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church, c/o the Building Fund, Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036, the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, GA 30268 or the charity of your choice. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Dudley Harold Moore
Dudley Harold Moore -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Dudley Harold Moore, 69, of Hawkinsville, GA died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Monday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Walker and Rev. Larry Bird officiating. Burial will be in Elshareth Cemetery at Danville, GA. -Mr. Moore was a native of Valdosta, GA and was a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church and the Choir. He was the Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon before retiring. He was a member of NARFE. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley Hill and Katilee Mosley Stoneberg, daughter, Sonya Lynn Stoneberg, brother, Joseph Moore, adopted father, Arthur Stoneberg. -Surviving family members include his wife, Mille B. Moore of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter, Sarah (Chance) Kate Watson of Lampassas, Texas; sons, Jason Neal Stoneberg of Austin, Texas, and Randy (Ann) Stoneberg of Durham, Connecticut; stepchildren, Lina (Jeff) Jones of Hawkinsville, GA and Richard (Jill) Bowen of Statesboro, GA; and 13 grandchildren; sisters, Sue (Carlton) Williams of Cochran, Georgia, Carolyn (Rayfield) Lines of Macon, GA; brother, Donald Moore of Columbia, Maryland. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Katie Sue Floyd

Katie Sue Floyd -HAWKINSVILLE - Mrs. Katie Sue Floyd, age 63, of Hawkinsville, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, April 26, 2008. Funeral services will be Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2P.M. in the Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Hock officiating. Burial will be in the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens. -Mrs. Floyd was a native of Bleckley County, member of the Trinity Baptist Church, a retired clerk, and was a gospel singer. She was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell DeWitt Floyd; parents, George and Pauline Hinson; brother, Benny D. Hinson; sisters, Dorothy Thomas and Dotsy Nobles. -Survivors include: sons, Obie Floyd (Mae) of Washington, Georgia, Michael Floyd (Deidra) of Pearl, Mississippi, Stephen Floyd (Jessica) of Raleigh, North Carolina; sisters, Wylene Findlay of Macon, Kathy Manning (David) of Byron; brothers, Doyle Hinson (Marcia) of Byron, Wendell Hinson of Macon, Willard Hinson of Soperton; three grandchildren; several neices and nephews. -Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. -Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00P.M. in the funeral home. -Family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Floyd, Eastman Highway, Hawkinsville, Georgia. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville in charge of arrangements.

Trey Moore

Trey Moore -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Trey Moore, 33, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church with Dr. Don McClung officiating. Burial will be in the Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens in Bleckley County. -Mr. Moore was a native of Sumter County but was raised in Dooly County, and was a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. He was a diesel mechanic working for Yancey Brothers in Macon, GA. He was a member of the Hawkinsville Fire Department and the Hawkinsville Emergency Management Department. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Greene Moore. -Survivors include his wife, Julie Grimsley Moore of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter, Mollie Moore; and son, Jacob Moore, both of Hawkinsville, GA; father, Rick Moore; and brother, Chip Moore, both of Vienna, GA; grandfather, Fred Moore of Vienna, GA; mother and father-in-law, Toni and George Grimsley of Hawkinsville, GA; special friends, Emma Jordan of Pinehurst, GA, and Wesley and Linda White of Vienna, GA. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Clark Funeral Home. -In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hawkinsville Fire Department. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Mattie Claude Jackson "Red" Brown

Mattie Claude Jackson "Red" Brown -HAWKINSVILLE - Funeral service for Mattie Brown, 82, will be held at 1P.M. Monday at the Christian Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pine Bloom Cemetery. -Visitation Sunday, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. -The family may be contacted at Greg and Sylvia Brown at 511 N. Dooley Street. -Powell Funeral Home of Hawkinsville will be in charge of the arrangement.

Judy C. Rozier Conner

Judy C. Rozier Conner -ABBEVILLE-Judy C. Rozier Conner, 60, passed away Monday, April 7. Funeral services 11A.M. Friday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Revs. Ronnie Griner and Dennis Rimes will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday in Frazier & Son Funeral Home

Maude Bowen

Maude Bowen -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Maude Bowen, 82, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at her residence with her family present. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Sunday, April 13, 2008 in the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Walker and Rev. Rick Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in McRae, Georgia. -Mrs. Bowen was a native of Telfair County and a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Lucille Adams Sunday School Class. She was a retired hostess having worked at the New Perry Hotel for many years. She was a pink lady at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Mrs. Bowen was a member of the Hawkinsville Senior Citizens and the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.T. Bowen, parents, Arthur T. Grimsley and Mary Margaret Shaw Grimsley, sisters, Betty G. Jackson, Madge G. Hoff, Laura G. Conyers and brothers, John Henry Grimsley and James Grimsley. -Survivors include a son and two daughters, Charles Jerry Bowen of Hawkinsville, GA, Betty B. (Byron) Welch of Volcano, California and Sandra B. (Frankie) Faircloth of Hawkinsville, GA; grandsons, Richard (Jill) Bowen of Statesboro, GA and Daniel Beavers of Dawson, GA; granddaughters, Lina B. (Jeff) Jones, Jennifer C. Downs, Jamie Downs, all of Hawkinsville, GA, Mandi N. (Brian) Bellinger of Perry, GA, Courtney F. (Robert) Moore of Oxford, GA; great grandchildren, Josh Jones, Brinn Jones, Chandler Jones, Brock Bowen, Johnathan Bowen, Alexandra Downs, Mackenzie Downs, Landon Downs and Emily Bellinger; sisters and brothers, Mary Helen Strayer of Whittier, California, Arthur (Buck) Grimsley of St. Marys, Georgia and Charlie Grimsley of Helena, GA; sisters-in-law, Nell Grimsley of Helena, GA, Jean Grimsley of Harleyville, South Carolina and Ida Mae Wilkes of McRae, GA. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening, April 12, 2008 at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Michael Scott Carroll Sr.
Michael Scott Carroll, Sr. -HAWKINSVILLE - Michael Scott Carroll, Sr., 60, entered into rest on Sunday, April 6, 2008. -Mr. Carroll was born on August 3, 1947 in Vienna, Georgia. He attended First Methodist Church of Hawkinsville. With pride and honor, he served his country in the U. S. Navy and participated in the Vietnam Conflict. A retired Civil Servant, Mr. Carroll enjoyed several hobbies, particularly hunting, fishing and playing softball. His parents, Roscoe B. Carroll and Carolyn Moore Carroll, preceded him in death. -Survivors include his wife, Sue Carroll, Hawkinsville; daughter, Michelle C. Martin, Hawkinsville; son Michael Scott Carroll, Jr. (Sandy), Macon; brother Jeff Carroll (June), Warner Robins; sister, Angel Anthony (Jay), California; and four grandchildren. -Visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Glen Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the MedCen Children's Hospital, 854 High Street, Macon GA 31201 or www.medcenfoundation.org -Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. -McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Raymond N. Scott
Raymond N. Scott -HAWKINSVILLE - Major Raymond N. Scott, U.S. Army Retired, 66, died Monday, March 31, 2008. Funeral services will be 11A.M. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church, Hawkinsville. Burial in Longstreet Cemetery, Cochran, Bleckley County. -The family will receive friends at 306 Creekwood Drive, Hawkinsville. -Tharpe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Katie Lynn NeSmith
Katie Lynn NeSmith -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Katie Lynn NeSmith, 24, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Pulaski County. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kelly Pritchett and Rev. Stewart Allen Clark officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran, GA. -Miss NeSmith was a native of Bibb County and a member of the Double Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She worked as a teller at Sunmark Community Bank in Hawkinsville, GA. -Survivors include her parents, Len and Tamie NeSmith of Hawkinsville, GA; sister, Stephanie (Will) Collins and brother, Jonathan NeSmith, all of Hawkinsville, GA; niece and nephew, Gracie Collins and Trae Collins, both of Hawkinsville, GA; special friend, David Brown of Hawkinsville, GA; grandparents, Betty Snipes and the late Pete Snipes of Hickory, North Carolina, Betty NeSmith Hudson and the late L. Z. NeSmith of Hawkinsville, GA; great grandmother, Faith McLemore of Hawkinsville, GA. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 4, 2008 at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Russell Harris Sr.
Russell Harris, Sr. -HAWKINSVILLE - Funeral service for Russell Harris, Sr., 94, will be held at 1P.M., Saturday at the Springfield Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pine Bloom Cemetery. -The family may be contacted at 313 5th Street. -Powell Funeral Home of Hawkinsville will be in charge of the arrangement.

Joe Shelton

Joe Shelton -HAWKINSVILLE - Mr. Joe Shelton, 78, of Hawkinsville died Monday, March 24, 2008 in the Taylor Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mobley Cross and Rev. Stewart Allen Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens. -Mr. Shelton was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Westview Baptist Church. He was a former Pulaski County School Board Member and Farm Bureau Member. He served on the Family and Childrens Service Board. He was a retired farmer. -Survivors include his wife, Sarah K. Shelton of Hawkinsville; son, John R. Shelton (Vikki) of Hawkinsville; grandson, Michael Shelton of Byron; caregiver, Joanne and Leon Swain of Hawkinsville. -Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Jewel M. Dixon
Jewel M. Dixon -HAWKINSVILLE - Jewel M. Dixon, 92, of Hawkinsville, GA died Friday, March 21, 2008 in the Pinewood Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, March 24, 2008 at 1P.M. in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Don McClung officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mrs. Dixon was a native of Johnson County and a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She was a retired pecan inspector having worked at Sommers Pecan Plant. After retirement she kept children in her home for several years. -Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia D. (James) Benton of Tallassee, Alabama and a son, James "Butch" (Alicia W.) Dixon of Fayetteville, GA; Grandchildren, Brittain D. Kruse (Brian) of Fayetteville, GA, Lisa B. Taunton (Donald) of Dadeville, Alabama and Jeff Baker (Christina) of Tallassee, Alabama; five great grandsons; sister and brother, Maggie (Kat) Mae Brannen of Unadilla, GA, and Melvin (Bully) McKinney of Hawkinsville, GA. -Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -The family may be contacted at the Dixon residence, Brookside Drive, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements.

Billy Ray Gatlin
Billy Ray Gatlin -EASTMAN, GA - Billy R. Gatlin, age 73, of Eastman, Georgia passed away on February 22, 2008. -Services will be held on Sunday, February 24 at 3P.M. in Midway Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Harrell Cemetery. -Mr. Gatlin was born on December 29, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. He was a member of the armed forces during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 48 years and Sunday School teacher for 37 years. He was retired from the Southern Bell Telephone Company and Mitchell EMC. -Survivors include wife, Sue Grant Gatlin; daughters, Rhonda Gatlin, ReneŽ G. Shadix (Terry); granddaughter, Heather B. Faulk (Ben); great-grandchildren, Taylor Faulk and Gavin Faulk. Other survivors include sisters, Grace G. Jennings, Regina Gatlin, and Mary G. Peacock, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. -Mr. Gatlin was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Joe Gatlin, Mamie Coody Gatlin and C.B. Gatlin, Sr., Sadie Cobb Gatlin, brothers, Luther Gatlin, Ben Gatlin, Robert Gatlin, C.B. Gatlin, Jr., and sister, Helen G. Hortman. -The family may be contacted at the home of Terry and ReneŽ Shadix. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home in Eastman. -Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

Willard T. Boling Jr.
Willard T. Boling, Jr. -HAWKINSVILLE - Willard T. Boling, Jr., age 63, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, died Friday, February 15, 2008 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 4P.M., Sunday, February 17, 2008 in the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens in Bleckley County with Rev. Freddie Rhodes and Bobby Bobo officiating. -Mr. Boling was a native of Pulaski County, a member of the Hawkinsvile First Baptist Church and employed with the Dooly State Prison. He was preceded in death by his son, Boots Boling and his father, Willard T. Boling, Sr. -Survivors include his wife, Sally Boling of Hawkinsville; daughter, Stephanie Powell (Ernie) of Montrose; four grandchildren, Madison, Ellen, Hadden and Colton; mother, Nora R. Boling of Hawkinsville; sister, Alice Martin (Barry) of Hawkinsville; several nieces and nephews. -In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Home, Inc. -Family will receive friends at the Boling residence on Macedonia Church Road in Hawkinsville. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Darsey

Mildred Darsey -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Mildred Darsey, 69, of Hawkinsville, GA died Friday, February 15, 2008 in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Sunday, February 17, 2008 in the Clark Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Cox and Malan Darsey will officiate. Burial will be in Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens. -Mrs. Darsey was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Babb Memorial Church. She worked for D.M. Vickers for 27 years and Dunaway Brothers for 8 years. She was active in the Business and Professional Women's Club before retiring. She will be missed by her family and many friends. -Survivors include her husband, Amos Darsey of Hawkinsville, GA; sons, Ronnie J. Darsey and Tim (Melissa) Darsey, both of Hawkinsville, GA; sisters, Lillian (Albert) Snyder of Eutawville, South Carolina, Madge Coley, Edith (Buddy) Castleberry, and Lucille (Kenneth) Youngblood, all of Hawkinsville, GA; brothers, Edwin (Shirley) Shelton and Archie (Louise) Shelton, all of Hawkinsville, GA; grandchildren, Genie Darsey and Amos Darsey of Hawkinsville, GA; several nieces and nephews. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -In lieu of flowers, contributions to Babb Memorial Church, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Clarence David Kilgore

Clarence David Kilgore -HAWKINSVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Clarence David Kilgore, 69, of Hawkinsville who died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at his residence will be held at 11A.M. Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Bird and Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mr. Kilgore was born in Bibb County, the son of the late Jim Clarence Kilgore and Vesta Payton Kilgore. He moved to Pulaski County in 1976. He was a retired Senior Master Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force serving in the Georgia Air National Guard and retired from Robins A.F.B. He was a member of Hawkinsville 1st United Methodist Church and Mount Hope Lodge #9. -Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Richardson Kilgore of Hawkinsville; two sons, David Mark (Arinda) Kilgore and Max D. Kilgore, both of Hawkinsville; two brothers, Danny Kilgore and Gary Duane Kilgore, both of Hawkinsville; five grandchildren, Amber Kilgore, Ethan Kilgore, Brett Kilgore, Brinly Kilgore and Shaina Kilgore, all of Hawkinsville. -The family may be contacted at the residence at Rt. 5 and will meet friends at Fisher Funeral Home in Cochran from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday night. -Fisher Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Nannette K. Moore
Nannette K. Moore -HAWKINSVILLE - Nannette K. Moore, 52, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at her residence. Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday in the chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home with burial at 3:00 PM in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cadwell, GA. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. -Mrs. Moore was born in Laurens County, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Remus Killingsworth. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. -Survivors include her husband, Joey Moore of Hawkinsville, son; Joe Sledge of Hawkinsville, mother & stepfather; Avis and Walter E. Watson of Perry, stepchildren; Marcus Randall Moore and Matthew Ryan Moore both of Jones County, GA, Mitchell Raymond Moore and September Marie Moore both of Hawkinsville, sisters; Ann Holton of Dublin, Evelyn Phillips of Glenwood, Debra Harman of Eatonton, Lynette Brown of Hawkinsville, Sheralyn Singletary of Perry and Robin Carter of Klondike, GA; grandchildren, Taylor Sledge, Tyler Sledge, Caden Sledge and Kaylee Sledge. -Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Ford Henry Wilson Sr.

Rev. Ford Henry Wilson, Sr. -KATHLEEN, GA - Rev. Ford Henry Wilson, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Services will be at 3P.M. Sunday in the Bonaire First Baptist Church with burial in Bonaire Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. -Rev. Wilson was born in Carroll County, GA and reared in Thomaston, GA. He was the son of the late Homer L. Wilson and Sallie Elizabeth (Payne) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Anna (Newton) Wilson, two brothers, Doug and George Wilson and two sisters, Lois Cole and Pauline Wood. He was a graduate of the Robert E. Lee Institute in Thomaston, GA and Mercer University in Macon. He served his country proudly in the United States Army-Air Corps. While fighting in War World II, he became a MIA in France for the months of June through August of 1944. Rev. Wilson's first love was the ministry. He pastored the following churches: New Bethel in Cuthbert, GA; Highway Chapel in Thomaston, GA; Bonaire Baptist Church in Bonaire; Blue Springs in Hawkinsville; Second Memorial in Perry and Henderson Baptist in Henderson. At the time of his death, Rev. Wilson was a member of Bonaire First Baptist Church and was retired from Robins Air Force Base in the Procurement Division. -Survivors include his son, Ford (Donna) Wilson, Jr. of Kathleen; daughters, Jan (Dennis) Powell of Kathleen, Lisa (Mike) Kelly of Dudley, Sally (Jimmy) Dumas of Bonaire; brothers, Murle (Johnnie Mae) Wilson of Thomaston, H.C. (Essie) Wilson of Vidalia; grandchildren, Kimberly (Kevin) Rainey, Lee (Melissa) Powell, Allison Wilson, Jacob Wilson, Alex Kelly, Jon-Ford Kelly, Melissa Kelly, Patrick Moore, Sam Dumas, Anna Dumas; and two great grandchildren, Kaylynn Rainey and Kasen Rainey. -In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon's International at P.O. Box 537, Warner Robins, GA 31099 or to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home at P.O. Box 440, Meansville, GA 30256, in memory of Rev. Wilson. -Heritage Memorial Funeral is in charge of the arrangements. Rev. Ford Wilson

Ray Jessup
Ray Jessup -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Ray Jessup, 84, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date. -He was a native of Dodge County. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Jessup was a retired salesman and farmer. He was preceded in death by a son, Rusty Jessup. -Survivors include his wife, Mary Martin Jessup of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter, Mary Jean Jessup of Silver Creek, Georgia; son, David Jessup of Jakarta, Indonesia; three granddaughters and two grandsons; sisters, Ann McAuley of Tarversville, GA and Dot Meadows of Cochran, GA. -In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Hospice of Cordele, Cordele, GA. -Visitation will be held at the Jessup residence Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Dean Coffey
Ruby Dean Coffey -HAWKINSVILLE- Ruby Dean Coffey, 81, of Hawkinsville, GA. died Monday, January 28, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 2P.M. Thursday, January 31, 2008 in the Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Kelly Pritchett officiating. -Mrs. Coffey was a native of Key, Alabama. She was a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howard Coffey. -Survivors include one son, Daniel Charles (Michelle) Coffey of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Karen Coffey Hamilton of Hawkinsville, GA, David Coffey of Warner Robins, GA, and Joshua Daniel Coffey of Jacksonville, FL -Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Eddie Lee Thompson
Eddie Lee Thompson -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Eddie Lee Thompson, 78, of Hawkinsville, GA died Friday, January 25 in Hawkinsville, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don McClung officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mrs. Thompson was a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She was a retired librarian having worked at Middle Georgia College. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thompson. -Survivors include her son, Mike (Cynthia) Thompson of Leesburg, GA; daughter, Lee Thompson (Jeff) Williams of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Daniel Williams, David Williams and Nicholas Thompson; sister, Lora Mae Chappell of Jackson, Mississippi. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening at the funeral home. -The family can be contacted at the Thompson residence. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville in charge of arrangements.

Donald "Don" Boroff
Donald "Don" Boroff -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Donald "Don" Boroff, 83, of Hawkinsville, GA, passed away January 24, 2008 at his residence after a long illness. Memorial services will be held at 2P.M. Monday, January 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, with Rev. Stewart Allen Clark officiating. -He was born April 23, 1924 in Mercer County, Ohio, the son of Harry and Annetta Boroff. Mr. Boroff served in World War II with the 84th Infantry Division where he earned several awards including the Bronze Star for action in the Battle of the Bulge. -After the war, he attended several schools studying animal science. Mr. Boroff had a prominent career as a standardbred horse trainer, having three Ohio Horses of the Year. -Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carolyn A. Boroff; a daughter, Tonianne Boroff Hayner of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter-in-law, Kay Boroff of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three grandsons, David Basil of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joshua Hayner of Hawkinsville, GA, Aaron (Heidi) Boroff of Grabell, Indiana; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred (Harold) Patrick of Spencerville, Ohio; brother, Charles (Norma) Boroff of Ft. Jennings, Ohio and Richard (Lois) Boroff, both of Spencerville, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. One brother, Paul preceded him in death and two sons, Gregory Scott Boroff and Douglas Stacey Boroff that were killed in a plane crash. -In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Hospice of Cordele or a charity of your choice. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Vera C. Jordan
Vera C. Jordan -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Vera C. Jordan, 88, died January 23, 2008 in Leesburg, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Saturday at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel. Chaplain John Owings will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mrs. Jordan was a native of Habersham County, Georgia. She was a resident of Hawkinsville, GA since 1946. She was a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She graduated from Baldwin High School as an honor graduate in Habersham County, Georgia. She worked for Tom Linder in the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Mrs. Jordan was the retired owner of Jordan Furniture Company in Hawkinsville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell C. Jordan and a brother, Charles Cook of Griffin, GA. -Survivors include two sons, Jim Jordan and a friend, Sue Palmer of Washington, DC, Don (Libby) Jordan of Leesburg, GA; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Homer Cook, Grady Cook and Hargrove Cook, all of Alto, GA; sister, Edna Woods of Duluth, GA; numerous nieces and nephews. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Clark Funeral Home on Friday evening. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Brandon Woods
Brandon Woods -HAWKINSVILLE - Brandon Woods, 29, of Hawkinsville died January 21, 2008 in the local hospital. Graveside services will be held Wednesday January 23, 2008 at 2P.M. in Orange Hill Cemetery with Dr. Kelly Pritchett officiating. -Mr. Woods was a native of Bibb County but he had lived most of his life in Pulaski County. He was a member of the Baptist Faith and a student at Middle Georgia Tech. -Survivors include his parents, Kay and Alan Woods of Hawkinsville; grandmothers, Myrna Floyd and Ellen Shirah both of Hawkinsville; several aunts and uncles. -The family will receive friends at the Woods residence, Valley Road, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA. in charge of arrangements.

Wilsie "Buddy" Wright Jr.
Wilsie "Buddy" Wright, Jr. -HAWKINSVILLE - Wilsie "Buddy" Wright, Jr., 91, of Hawkinsville, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 in Pulaski County. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M., Friday at the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church with Dr. Don McClung officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mr. Wright was a native of Harris City, Meriwether County, Georgia. He was a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. He was an Air Force Veteran of W.W. II. He was a retired sales manager having worked for the Coca Cola Company for many years. Mr. Wright was a member of the Hawkinsville V.F.W. Post and the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Windy Inn Gang. -Survivors include one daughter, Ginger Wright (Mike) Akers of Columbus; sons, Wilsie (Rosemary) Wright of Hawkinsville and Terry Wright of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Trent Wright and Logan Wright both of Hawkinsville; sisters, Josephine Eichenberger of Manchester, GA and Laurine Davenport of Gainesville, Ga; special friend, Mauvita Coley of Hawkinsville; sister-in-law, Elwanda Daniel, Hawkinsville; brothers-in-law, Hubert Bennett and Oliver Daniel, both of Hawkinsville. -Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Clark Funeral home. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, in charge of arrangements.

James Kenneth Stevens
James Kenneth Stevens -HAWKINSVILLE - James Kenneth "Bird" Stevens, 73, of Hawkinsville, died Monday, January 7, 2008 in Perry, Georgia. Graveside services will be held at 11A.M., Thursday in the Bluff Creek Cemetery with family members and Rev. Micah Emery officiating. -Mr. Stevens was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a Veteran of the Air Force. -Survivors include his wife, Patricia Stevens of Hawkinsville; daughters, Teresa Smith, Margaret Kelley and Kim Folds; step-son, Senior Master SGT. James Scott Greer; brother, Richard N. (Linda) Stevens and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. -Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -The family will leave in procession at 10:30 A.M. from Clark Funeral Home to go to Bluff Creek Cemetery the morning of the service. -The family will be at the Stevens residence, Rt. 5 Hawkinsville, Ga. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville in charge of arrangements.

Sherry Frances Martin Floyd
Sherry Frances Martin Floyd -HAWKINSVILLE - Sherry Frances Martin Floyd, age 55, went home to her heavenly Father on December 31, 2007 after a brief battle with cancer. -Sherry was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She moved to the Middle Georgia area, making it her home, in 1979. -Sherry attended college in Atlanta and in northern Alabama and took many courses of interest through the years. Her passion for knowledge and love of people led her to begin her own business, Retirement Benefits Service Agency, where she was sole proprietor from 1983 until 1996 when she was forced to medically retire with systemic lupus. Her favorite part of her business was teaching seminars to large groups such as the National League of Postmasters (Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas) and others. -Children were Sherry's #1 love. At one time she had five children under the age of five. These included two foster children and three children still in diapers. Further demonstrating her love of and commitment to children, she began three non-denominational Bible Clubs for children over the years and taught Sunday School, children's church, and Vacation Bible School as well. -Throughout her life, Sherry has been active in a number of churches, beginning with Morgan Falls Baptist and the First Baptist Church of Sandy Springs (both in the Atlanta area). Most recently, Sherry attended Westview Baptist Church in Hawkinsville. -Sherry is preceded in death by two of her sons, infant Joshua Adam Floyd (1974), and Micah Allen Floyd (2003). -Sherry is survived by her loving parents, Frances and Landrum Thomas "L.T." Martin of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Other family members who will deeply miss Sherry include her three surviving children and their families: a devoted son, Jeremiah Jonathan Floyd and his daughter, Emily (Kelly and Edgard); a beautiful daughter, Michelle Floyd Powell (Rodney) and her son, Jason; and a beautiful daughter, Ashley Michelle Floyd. -Two surviving brothers and their families will deeply miss sister Sherry as well: Tom Martin (Nancy) of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and Dr. Charles Martin (Marilyn, Brandon, Julie) of Derby, Kansas. In addition, Sherry was blessed with an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives too numerous to list. -Further, Sherry was abundantly blessed by many precious friends that she considered "more valuable than silver and gold." Several of them have been there for Sherry since her "fight for life" began. -To honor her life, a memorial service for Sherry will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 2P.M. at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins. Along with family members and friends, Quinn Hammock of Lizella, Georgia will speak at the service. Friends are encouraged to meet the family at the funeral home prior to the memorial service, beginning at 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M. -In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that friends support Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute, Development Office, 1762 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322.Ê -Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. -McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Cornelius Murphy Bozeman Sr.
Cornelius Murphy Bozeman, Sr. -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Cornelius Murphy Bozeman, 78, of Hawkinsville, GA died Friday, October 26, 2007 in Hawkinsville. Memorial services will be held at 2P.M. Monday in Westview Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Rhodes officiating. -Mr. Bozeman was a lifelong resident of Hawkinsville, GA. He was the son of the late Nathaniel Jelks and Nannie Cobb Bozeman. Mr. Bozeman, lovingly known as "Uncle Neil" to everyone, was born and grew up on the farm on the Abbeville Highway. He attended Hawkinsville High School. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Cobb Bozeman and an infant son, David Bozeman. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bozeman was a resident of Pineview Nursing Home the last several years of his life where he was cared for by the staff with love and concern. -Survivors include his son, Cornelius M. "Bo" Bozeman, Jr. of Hawkinsville; daughter, Shirley Bozeman Terry and several grandchildren; his brother, Warren Nathaniel Bozeman and Glenda, his sister-in-law and second mother; nephews, W.N. "Chip" Bozeman of Hawkinsville, Curtis W. Bozeman of West Virginia; and niece, Cynthia B. Aguilar of Hawkinsville; and several great nieces and nephews. -The family will be at the residence of Warren and Glenda Bozeman, Hillbright Street, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Charity Harrell
Charity Harrell -HAWKINSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Charity Harrell, 89, will be held at 2P.M. Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Mt. Cilla Baptist Church. Burial in Union Cemetery. -The family will receive friends at the residence of Bruce and Robbie Anderson, 114 Knotty Pine Drive. -Tharpe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

John Curtis Conner III
John Curtis Conner, III -HAWKINSVILLE - John Curtis Conner, III, age 17, of Hawkinsville, died Saturday in Pulaski County. Funeral services will be held at 3P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Kelly Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens in Bleckley County. -Curtis was a native of Houston County, a member of the Baptist faith, was employed with Safe Pro Security Systems of Eastman and was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Mary Parham. -Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Stewart of Hawkinsville; his father, John Curtis Conner, Jr. of Hawkinsville; sisters, Lacy Hill, Mikayla Stewart, Zoey Stewart, Caris Conner, all of Hawkinsville, Grace Conner of Warner Robins and Brook Conner of Cochran; brothers, Cole Conner and Jake Conner, both of Warner Robins; grandfather, John Curtis Conner, Sr. (Norma) of Perry; grandmother, Betty S. Conner of Forsyth; several uncles, aunts and cousins. -Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening, October 22, 2007 in Clark Funeral Home. -Family will meet friends at the residence of Lamar and Mary Jo Conner, Warner Robins Highway, Hawkinsville, Georgia. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Georgia in charge of arrangements.

Doris A. "Peggy" Reich
Doris A. "Peggy" Reich -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Doris A. "Peggy" Reich, 70, of Route 2, Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. Saturday, October 20, 2007 in the Emmanuels Passion Church of God in Hawkinsville, GA with Rev. Marshall L. Johnson. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Eastman, GA. -Mrs. Reich was a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a member of the Emmanuels Passion Church of God. She was a retired cab driver and a homemaker. -Survivors include daughters and sons, Kim Brown and Kellie Ann Ladley, both of Hawkinsville, GA and Sylvia Cover of Florida, Anthony Colelli of Warner Robins, GA, Charles Panko of Frankfurt, New York; brothers and sisters, Sonny Hamilton and Erma Hamilton, both of Hawkinsville, GA, Bobby Hamilton and Dottie Hamilton, both of New York, Esther Hamilton of Virginia, Aldora Hamilton of California and Nora Hamilton of Chester, GA; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. -Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA, in charge of arrangements.

Jeanette Dawson Bennett
Jeanette Dawson Bennett -HAWKINSVILLE - Jeanette Dawson Bennett, age 76, of Hawkinsville died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10A.M. on Friday, October 19th in Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville followed by a memorial service at First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville at 11A.M. Dr. Don McClung will officiate the service. -Mrs. Bennett was an active member of First Baptist Church until her illness. She retired from Pulaski County Elementary School in 2002 where she served as secretary for 30 years and a paraprofessional for two years. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Hubert Bennett of Byron. -Survivors include her husband, Hubert Jennings Bennett, Sr.; three sons, Hubert Bennett, Jr. (Bridgette) of Byron, Tony Bennett (Debra) and Larry Bennett (Susan) of Hawkinsville; grandchildren, Christy Peterson (Chris), Emily Whigam (Lock), Kyle Bennett, Brian Bennett, Ashley Bennett and Chelsea Bennett; one great-grandson, Matthew Thomas Bennett, all of Hawkinsville; and one sister, Mary Kludas of Monticello, IL. -In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to the building fund at First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville. -Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Calan "Caesar" Ferguson Jr.
Calan "Caesar" Ferguson, Jr. -HAWKINSVILLE - Services for Calan "Caesar" Ferguson, Jr., 70, who passed October 7, will be 11A.M., Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Springfield Baptist Church, Hawkinsville with burial in Andersonville National Cemetery. -Survivors include wife, Frankie Walton Ferguson; two sons. -The family will receive friends at 443 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. -Tharpe Funeral Home, Hawkinville

Mrs. Hazel Lavone Deen Clark

Mrs. Hazel Lavone Deen Clark, age 66, of Douglas GA passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Tifton GA. Mrs. Minix-Clark was born July 25, 1941 in Coffee County, Georgia; She is the daughter of the late Lee, Jr. & Levena Adams Deen. She was a pharmacist & her church membership was at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas GA. Son, Terry Lott Minix preceded her in death.

Survivors include: Husband David Clark, Jr., Douglas GA, Daughter, Kim (Cleon) Gillis, Tifton GA, Sister, Laverne Foskey, Douglas GA, Grandchildren, Matthew Gillis & Andrew Gillis, Tifton GA.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas with Rev. Benji Varnell officiating. Soloist, Brad Riner sang, “Beulah Land”; also the congregation sang, “Amazing Grace” with Tania Myers, Pianist. Burial followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Scott Dismuke, Lott Dill, Chris Johnson, Greg Johnson, Brandon (Kale) Anderson & John Cunningham. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of the Whitfield Sunday School Class & Members of the UMW Circle # 5, Ronnie & Joy McClelland. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Sign guestbook online www.simsfuneralhome.org

Clinton Bryan
Clinton Bryan -HAWKINSVILLE - Clinton Bryan, 59, died Wednesday at his residence. Funeral services are Friday at 11A.M. at Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran. Burial is the Pleasant Olive Cemetery in Chester. -Mr. Bryan, born in Dodge County, had lived in Hawkinsville for 30 years. He was the son of the late Lonnie A. and Mamie Lee Brady Bryan. He was farmer and a member and deacon of Antioch #1 Baptist Church in Dodge County and former member and deacon of Chester Baptist Church. -Survivors are his wife, Joyce Bryan of Hawkinsville; sons, Joey (Leslee) Bryan of Jacksonville, FL and Andy Bryan of Hawkinsville; brothers, Albert Bryan of Cochran and Alton Bryan of Chester; sisters, Grace Evans, Sybil Raffield and Marie Purser of Cochran, Doris Singletary and Nell Sanders of Eastman. -The family is at the residence of Grace Evans, 135 McVay Drive, Cochran and will greet friends from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. Thursday at Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran.

Abernathy, Jackson Hardin "Jack"

Jackson "Jack" Hardin Abernathy -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Jackson "Jack" Hardin Abernathy, 70, of Hawkinsville, GA, died September 7, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3P.M. Sunday, September 9, 2007 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Gary Abbott and Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mr. Abernathy was a native of Clarksville, Tennessee and a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1954 and attended Middle Georgia College. He was a Navy veteran and served as Hawkinsville, Georgia City Court Judge for 25 years. -Survivors include his brother, John S. (Linda) Holland of Hawkinsville, GA; special nephew, Edwin (Kaye) Markert of Warner Robins, GA; nephew, Lanny (Linda) Abernathy of Waycross, GA; nieces, Joni Standish of Panama City, FL, Jackie Allen of Jacksonville, FL; Shelley R. Waltz of Tallahassee, FL, Miriam Cely of Evans, GA, Natalie Proffitt of Hawkinsville, GA, Sharon Hartsfield of Americus, GA, Julie Markert of Ashburn, GA; special cousins, Iris Owen of Unadilla, GA, Lucille Smith of Nashville, GA, Frank Smith of Tampa, FL; special aunt, Ruth Grinstead of Hawkinsville, GA; sister-in-law, Tita Abernathy of Valdosta, GA; and special friends, John Henry and Dora Anderson of Hawkinsville, GA. -The family can be contacted at the Abernathy residence in Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Bessie Jean Lavender
Bessie Jean Lavender -HAWKINSVILLE - Bessie Jean Lavender, age 72, of Hawkinsville, died Monday, September 3, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 2P.M., Wednesday at Fairhaven Baptist Church Cemetery. -She is survived by daughters, Becky Brown (Bill) of Jasper and Julie Thompson (Jonathan) of Dallas; son, Kenny Lavender (Gail) of Waycross; sister, Joyce Horne of Eastman; brother, Delma Harrell of Hawkinsville; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. -Mrs. Lavender was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church and was secretary for Hartford Water Department. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Estelle Harrell. -Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.

John Thomas "Tommy" Hogg Sr.
John Thomas "Tommy" Hogg, Sr. -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - John Thomas "Tommy" Hogg, Sr., 77, of Hawkinsville, GA died September 2, 2007 in the Taylor Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3P.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Freddy Hogg and Rev. Freddie Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery. -Mr. Hogg was a native of Bleckley County. He was raised Primitive Baptist, but attended Pinehurst Baptist Church and Riverside Baptist Church. He retired from the state of Georgia as a forest ranger after 34 years of serving in Pulaski, Peach and Houston Counties. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Hogg was the first non farmer to receive the conservation award from the Woodmen of the World. He was a full-time husband, father and grandfather. -Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Hogg of Hawkinsville, GA; daughters, Ann Hogg Mullis (David) and Amy Hogg Harvey (Roger); son, Tom Hogg (Andrea), all of Hawkinsville, GA; five grandchildren, Deidra and Samantha Hogg, Lauren Mullis and John Roger and William Harvey; brother, Raymond Hogg of Tallahassee, Florida; several nieces and nephews. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements.

Fay Fountain
Fay Fountain -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Fay Fountain, 64, of Hawkinsville, GA, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2007 in the Emmanuels Passion Church of God with Rev. Marshall Johnson and Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Trail Branch Cemetery in Bleckley County. -Mrs. Fountain was a native of Pierce County and a member of the Emmanuels Passion Church of God. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her father, Peter Festus Brown and son, David Wayne Fountain. Fay and Emmitt had been married for 48 years. -Survivors include her husband, Emmitt Fountain, Jr. of Hawkinsville, GA; mother, Maude Brown of Hawkinsville, GA; brothers, Robert Brown of Fernandina Beach, FL, Festus Brown of Douglas, GA, H. G. Brown of Alma, GA, Henry Brown, Conyers, GA; sisters, Dean Murphy of Baxley, GA, Elise Parrish, Fitzgerald, GA, Sheila Hodges of Covington, GA and several nieces and nephews. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Edgar F. Stevens
Edgar F. Stevens -PINEVIEW, GA - Edgar F. Stevens, 70, of Pineview, GA, died Thursday, August 30, 2007 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2P.M. Sunday, September 2, 2007 in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Pulaski County with Rev. Blake Westbrook officiating. -Mr. Stevens was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. He was a veteran and a retired U.S. Postal Service Worker. -Survivors include his wife, Barbara D. Stevens of Pineview, GA; daughters, Gaye (Bill) McKinnon of Birmingham, Alabama, Penny (Jeff) Whiddon of Perry, GA, Sherry (Mike) Bloodworth of Pineview, GA; son, Eddy (Jan) Stevens of Hawkinsville, GA; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth (Patricia) Stevens of Hawkinsville, GA and Nicky (Linda) Stevens of McDonough, GA. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Emmitt Wesley Bell
Emmitt Wesley Bell -HAWKINSVILLE - Emmitt Wesley Bell, 66, of Hawkinsville, died August 20, 2007 in Pulaski County. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M., Wednesday in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Kelley Pritchett and Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mr. Bell was a native of Pulaski County and a member of Broad Street Baptist Church. He was a production supervisor with Sider-Oxydro Inc. He was an Air Force Veteran. -Survivors include his children, Sonya Bell Ryan (Thomas) of Hawkinsville and Stacey Bell (Lisa) of Sylvester; grandchildren, Wesley Maddock, Dylan Maddock, Melissa Ryan, Jack Ryan, Chandler Bell, Katie Bell and Colby Bell; several nieces and nephew. -Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -The family may be contacted at the residence of Sonya and Thomas Ryan, Hawkinsville. -Clark Funeral Home, Hawkinsville, in charge of arrangements

Ray W. Hill
Ray W. Hill -HAWKINSVILLE - Ray W. Hill, age 81, of Hawkinsville died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Don McClung and the Rev. Dr. Gary Abbott officiating. Burial will be in the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens in Bleckley County. -Mr. Hill was a native of Dooly County, a member of the First Baptist Church, a retired businessman, a veteran of WWII, a member of McDonald's Coffee Club, a member of Lions Club, a member of the VFW and was a former deputy sheriff. -Survivors include wife, Odone Hill of Hawkinsville; son, Sammy Hill (Bobbie) of Conyers; sister, Sybil Grafton of Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening in Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Maxine Tripp Grinstead
Maxine Tripp Grinstead -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Maxine Tripp Grinstead died Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11A.M. Saturday in the Pulaski Bleckley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Kelly Pritchett officiating. -Mrs. Grinstead was a native of Dodge County and a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. -Survivors include her daughter, Angie Grinstead Connell of Hawkinsville, GA; grandson, Josh Veal (Krissy) of South Carolina; great granddaughter, Ashley Veal of South Carolina; sisters, Geraldine Coody of Cochran, GA, Carolyn Grissom of Ft. Pierce, Florida and Glenda Tripp Williams of Brunswick, GA; special sister-in-law, Ruth Grinstead of Hawkinsville, GA; brothers, Earl Ray Tripp (Patsy) of Hawkinsville, GA, Jackie Tripp (Barbara) of Cochran, GA, Sammy Tripp (Shannon) of Hawkinsville, GA; special friend, Connie Harrison of Hawkinsville, GA. -In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospitals, c/o Al Sihah Shrine Center, 222 Mecca Drive, P.O. Box 3147, Macon, GA 31205-3147. -No visitation; the family may be contacted at the Grinstead residence, 100 Orchard Road, Hawkinsville, GA. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Maxine Y. Duncan
Maxine Y. Duncan -HAWKINSVILLE - Maxine Y. Duncan, age 78, of Hawkinsville died Friday, August 3, 2007 in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Monday, August 6, 2007 in the Westview Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Rhodes officiating. Burial will be at 2P.M. in the Macon Memorial Park Cemetery in Macon. -Mrs. Duncan was a native of Upson County, a member of the Westview Baptist Church and was a retired beautician. -Survivors include son, Allen Duncan (Cheryl) of Hawkinsville; two grandsons, Tyler Duncan and Thomas Myers, both of Hawkinsville; sister, Judy McCrary of Thomaston; sisters-in-law, Lois Boyer of Thomaston and Clara Turner of Zebulon; and special friend, Don and Jan Davis of Byron. -Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville in charge of arrangements

Jason Grinstead
Jason Grinstead -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Jason Grinstead, 36, of Hawkinsville, GA, died August 1, 2007 in Houston County. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Saturday in the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kelly Pritchett and Rev. Tracey Mays officiating. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. -Mr. Grinstead was a native of Pulaski County and a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church. He was a body shop assistant manager. -Survivors include his child, Madison Grinstead; brothers and sister, Dana (Kimberly) Grinstead and Benjie Grinstead, both of Hawkinsville, GA and Mary Wyl Sweeney (Brian) of Warner Robins, GA; uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews. -Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home Hawkinsville, GA in charge of arrangements

Julia Lynn Higginbotham Evans
Julia Lynn Higginbotham Evans -HAWKINSVILLE - Julia Lynn Higginbotham Evans entered into rest July 30, 2007 at Medical Center of Central Georgia. -Julia was born July 17, 1948 in South Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of Belva Rae Cunningham and Richard Hargrove Higginbotham. She graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Fla. in 1966, Western Carolina University in 1971 and received her Masters in Education from Georgia Southern University in 1976 and her Educational Specialist Degree in 1979 from Georgia Southern University. -She was an English teacher and school psychologist for 35 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Beta Sigma Phi. Julia was also an active member of the Georgia Association of School Psychologists and served as membership chairman. She taught the Joy Adult Sunday School at Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church for many years and participated in the Anna Rachel UMW Circle. Julia also was very active in the Pulaski County Little theater, serving as director for several productions. -She was survived by her husband, Elliott Leary Evans, Sr. of 32 years and her two children, Margaret Rae Evans of Washington and Elliott (Brandy) Leary Evans, Jr. of Hawkinsville; two grandchildren, Madison Jade Dye and William Richard Evans; sisters, Janet Kay (Jim) Reynolds of Leesburg, Va., Rachel Ann (John) Baxter of Pensacola, FL; brothers, Richard Hargrove Higginbotham and Shawn Allen (Robyn) Higginbotham, both of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews. -Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11A.M. at Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church in Hawkinsville with interment following at 4P.M. at Westover Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation will be at Clark Funeral Home in Hawkinsville, Ga. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. -In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First United Methodist Church, William Richard Evans Medical Fund in Hawkinsville at 401 Merritt Street, Hawkinsville, Ga. 31036. -Clark Funeral Home, Inc., Hawkinsville is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn McKinney Grimsley
Evelyn McKinney Grimsley -MACON - Evelyn McKinney Grimsley, age 81, of 196 Jabrok Circle, died Monday in a local hospital. Funeral service will be held at 1P.M., Thursday August 2, 2007 in the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with burial in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Rev. Sydney Odom will officiate. -Mrs. Grimsley was born in Pulaski County, a member of VFW Auxiliary 6605, Warner Robins, the Fleet Reserve #91, Jacksonville, Fl. the AARP, volunteer with the handicapped in Jacksonville. Mrs. Grimsley spent her lifetime helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oswell and Margaret Shepard McKinney, brother, Joe Henry McKinney, sisters, Wilma Worthy and Gladys Elliott. -Survivors include her husband Jack S. Grimsley of Macon; daughter, Saundra (Carl) Nelson of Lake Lure, N.C.; grandchildren, Shawn Culbreth of Thomasville, Christopher Culbreth of Lake Lure, N.C.; great-grandson, Joshua Culbreth of Thomasville; sisters, Jewell Dixon of Hawkinsville and Maggie Brannen of Unadilla; her twin brother, Melvin McKinney of Hawkinsville; several nieces and nephews. -The family will be at the residence and receive friends 12 noon until 1:00 P.M. Thursday at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. A reception will be held Thursday 3:00 P.M. at the Melton Place Clubhouse on Jabrok Circle off Sardis Church Road. -Contributions in Mrs. Grimsley's name may be made to the Heart of Georgia Humane Society 477-9713. -Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Evelyn Grimsley

Hammonds, Gene Keith

Gene Keith Hammonds -HAWKINSVILLE, GA - Gene Keith Hammonds, age 30, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, died Friday, July 20, 2007 in a Macon hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3P.M. Monday, July 23, 2007 in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. N. B. Goss officiating. Burial will be in the Trail Branch Cemetery in Bleckley County. -Mr. Hammonds was a native of Pulaski County, a member of the Baptist faith, a cable tech with ComSouth and a loving husband and a wonderful father. -Survivors include his wife, Joy Hammonds; children, Brittany Hammonds and Autmn Hammonds; mother and stepfather, Inez and Bob Bennett, all of Hawkinsville; brothers, Johnny Hammonds of Canton, Jeff Hammonds of Pineview and Charles Hammonds of Hawkinsville;