Death Notices

Cindy Rachel Pruitt

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Friday, June 8. 2018

Cindy Rachel Pruitt, 56, of Barnesville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home in Thomaston.

Ruby Ann Castles

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Thursday, June 7. 2018

Mrs. Ruby Ann Ballard Castles, age 81, of Williamson, passed away June 6, 2018, at her home. She was born in Hollonville, daughter of the late J. Y. Ballard and Elizabeth Storey Ballard. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, and the “Neighborhood Mother”. She was a long-time member of Haralson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Castles worked at Rental Uniform Service in Griffin for 15 years, and enjoyed her flowers, and collecting rabbit figurines. She was a fan of the Atlanta Braves, the University of Georgia football, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, and NCIS star Mark Harmon. She and her husband Bob, enjoyed riding and sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch. [Full story »]

Rilla Worshum

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Monday, June 4. 2018

Mrs. Rilla Joyce Reynolds Worshum, age 79, of Concord, passed away June 1, 2018, at her home. She grew up in Savannah, TN, daughter of the late James Reynolds and Merle Franks Reynolds. She worked for A & P Food Stores for many years, retiring as an accounting clerk. She was a member of Harps Crossing Baptist Church in Hollonville and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. [Full story »]

Marie Wido

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Monday, June 4. 2018

Ms. Marie Louise Schmidt Wido, age 92, of Williamson, passed away June 3, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late William Carl Schmidt and Marie Louise Kautter Schmidt. She worked in the secretarial field. Marie lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for many years before moving to Williamson to be near her daughter. She was a devoted Christian and very active in her church in Ft. Lauderdale. [Full story »]

Kelly Wade Wilson

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Monday, June 4. 2018

Mr. Kelly Wade Wilson, age 79, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]

Kelly Wade Wilson

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Sunday, June 3. 2018

Mr. Kelly Wade Wilson, age 79, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Kelly was born in Bonaire, Georgia on November 11, 1938 to the late Cornel Lane Wilson and the late Bessie Louis Matthews Wilson. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Margaret Denny, Jean Evans, Frances Ruffin, Jimmie Wilson, and a daughter Kelly Gearman. Wade served in the Navy, owned Wade Wilson Pulpwood Services, and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, loved gardening, and working. [Full story »]

William C. Smith "Smitty"

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Friday, June 1. 2018

William C. Smith "Smitty", 84, of Plum Orchard Rd., Clayton, Ga. passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence. [Full story »]

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 »]