Death Notices

John William “Bill” Edwards, Sr

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Thursday, May 31. 2018

Mr. John William “Bill” Edwards, Sr., age 87, of Griffin, passed away May 30, 2018. He was born on April 9, 1931 in Zebulon, son of the late John Joel Edwards and Allie Sue Bankston Edwards. Bill spent his early years in both Zebulon and Orlando, Florida, where his family was in the canning business. Bankston and Edwards Canning Company and its successor, Besco Products, processed peaches and pimentos in Zebulon during the summer months and citrus and vegetables in Florida during the remainder of the year. Bill graduated from Orlando High School in 1949 and from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, in 1953. [Full story »]

Caroline Sauls

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Friday, May 25. 2018

Mrs. Caroline Marcella Clements Sauls, age 87, of Milner, passed away May 23, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Sauls was a long-time member of Kincaid United Methodist Church in Griffin. She enjoyed volunteering at local middle schools tutoring children who needed extra help with reading and math. She also liked to work in her yard, and took great pride in her home. She was the backbone of her family. [Full story »]

Orlando “Detroy” Colquitt

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Thursday, May 24. 2018

Mr. Orlando “Detroit” Colquitt, 50 of 170 Mean Street Meansville transitioned on Sunday May 20 in the Brightmoor Hospice. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday May 26, 2018 2pm at the Life Springs Church Zebulon, GA. Pastor Jeremy Williams will officiate and interment will be in the Moody Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville. [Full story »]

June Rivera

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Monday, May 14. 2018

Mrs. June Elaine Leonard Rivera, age 70, of Williamson, passed away May 10, 2018, at Providence Health Care in Thomaston. She was born in Santa Cruz, CA, daughter of the late Albert Leonard and Dorothy Dahlund Leonard. She worked at the Continuation School (LaPaloma High School) in Brentwood, CA. After moving to Georgia she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from West Georgia College in Carrollton. June was a 7th grade teacher at Paulding County School System for 10 years. She was a member of The Church of Joy in Williamson and enjoyed ceramics. [Full story »]

Marie Lawrence

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Wednesday, May 9. 2018

Marie Rawls Lawrence, age 67, of Williamson, passed away May 7, 2018, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. Marie worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and trips to the beach. Her favorite places were Myrtle Beach, SC and Panama City Beach, FL. She was a good friend and a loving mother. [Full story »]

Ralph Landers

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Monday, May 7. 2018

William “Ralph” Landers was born March 10, 1932 in Griffin, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Allen Landers and Nellie Carden Landers; sister, Daphne Moore; grandchildren, Lloyd Lawrence, Loren Lawrence, Danny Poole. [Full story »]

Frances Oliver Phillips

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Monday, May 7. 2018

Mrs. Frances Oliver Phillips age 85 of Meansville Ga, died Friday May 4, 2018 at Providence Health and Rehab. [Full story »]

Sue Speer Anderson

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Monday, May 7. 2018

Sue Speer Anderson, of Concord, formerly of Oxford, passed away on April 29, 2018. [Full story »]

Edward Louis Boggs, Jr.

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Monday, April 30. 2018

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Louis Boggs, Jr., age 87, of Zebulon, passed away April 27, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Edward Louis Boggs, Sr. and Mildred Grace Bain Boggs. He worked over 60 years in the steel and construction industries becoming Vice President and General Manager for a number of companies during his long career. Woodworking, fishing and cooking were his passions. Starting his life on the original Boggs Homestead in Moon Township, PA, farming and agriculture were an important part of his life and he proudly owned a collection of John Deere tractors. He was a 32nd degree Mason for 35 years. [Full story »]

Charles Robert “Bob” Lamb

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Friday, April 27. 2018

Charles Robert “Bob” Lamb of Canton GA passed away 18 April 2018. Bob built a home and had kennels in Hollonville where he trained championship bird dogs. He was a Native of Inman, Fayette County GA, born in 1932. He was a 1950 graduate of Fayette County High School. Bob served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was an entrepreneur and champion bird dog trainer, winning both the Continental and the National Open Pheasant Field Trial Championship. He is survived the three daughters: Robin Santana (Woodstock GA), Paul W & Lisa Bryan (Thomasville GA), and Becky Lamb (Canton GA). There are four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. [Full story »]

Ryan Rede Adams

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Monday, April 23. 2018

Mr. Ryan Rede Adams age 36 of Zebulon Ga, died Saturday April 21, 2018 at his residence. [Full story »]

Donald C. Whitaker

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Monday, April 23. 2018

Donald C. Whitaker

Mr. Donald C. Whitaker age 74 of Zebulon passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Eternal Hope Hospice and will reside forever at the feet of Jesus. [Full story »]

Erma Lavone McCard Mangham

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Monday, April 16. 2018

Mrs. Erma Lavone McCard Mangham, 80, of Meansville died April 15, 2018 at her residence. [Full story »]

Ed “Pee Wee” Bentley

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Thursday, April 12. 2018

Mr. Ed “Pee Wee” Bentley, age 87 of Zebulon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born in Coweta County, Georgia on February 6, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Eva Cochran Bentley; son, Avery Bentley; sister, Louise Winkles; brother, Sid Bentley. [Full story »]