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Obituaries
John Daniel “Dee” Harrell August 25, 1919 – May 21, 2013 Services for John Daniel “Dee” Harrell, 93, of Cairo, GA, are at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy 84 East, Cairo, GA. Pastor David Harrell, Pastor Glenn Scoggin and Pastor Miles Carter will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Harrell passed away at Grady General Hospital, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Active pallbearers will be David Harrell, Jason Harrell, Trey Harrell, Doug Bell, Scott Glasure and Patrick Ouzts. Mr. Harrell was born on August 25, 1919, in Cairo, GA, to the late Oscar Ozroe Harrell and Sally Peacock Harrell. He served his country during WWII in the Army. On February 25, 1939, he married Alma Cliett Harrell, who preceded him in death on October 26, 2006. He was self-employed as a logger. He was recognized by Southern Loggin’ Times magazine in an article entitled “A Tribute to the 50-Year Veterans” and was listed on their Roster of Gold. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: daughters, Lynette Pumphrey (Doyle) of Lynchburg, VA, Linda Bell (Marvin) of Cairo, GA; sons, Wayne Harrell (Patty) of Cairo, GA, Jerry Harrell (Faye) of Cairo, GA, Keith Harrell (Kim) of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, Doug Bell (Brandy) of Cairo, GA, Amy Glasure (Scott) of Cairo, GA, Jason Harrell (Brittany) of Cairo, GA, David Harrell (Becky) of Belmont, MS, Julie Ouzts (Patrick) of Cairo, GA, Trey Harrell of Cairo, GA, Kaylee Harrell of Cairo, GA, Emily Maxwell (Parker) of Cairo, GA, Lynn Bennett (Bryan) of Cairo, GA; great-grandchildren, Lauren Bell, Sylas Bell, Riley Bell, Baylor Glasure, Hagen Glasure, Jacob Harrell, Breanna Harrell, Drew Harrell, April Harrell, Bryce Harrison, Kileigh Grant, Braxton Bennett, Nathan Maxwell, Tyler Maxwell, Kaleb Maxwell, Miracle Maxwell; half-brother, Audrey Harrell of Cairo, GA; half-sister, Grace Ponder of Thomasville, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by: his parents, Ozroe and Sally Harrell; his wife, Alma Cliett Harrell; his son, Freddie Harrell; brothers, Johnny Green Harrell, Roscoe Harrell, Alvie Harrell; his sisters, Annie Mae Miller, Mary Lou Crawford; his half-brother, Ed Harrell; and his half-sister, Joyce Butler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building funds of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hilltop Bible Baptist Church, or First Baptist Church, all of Cairo, GA. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
James O. Hall, Sr. October 14, 1941 - May 16, 2013 Graveside funeral services for James Otis Hall, Sr., 71, of Dalzell, SC, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Rev. Ed Green will officiate. Mr. Hall died on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his residence in South Carolina. Mr. Hall was born on October 14, 1941, in Cairo, GA, to the late William Ermon Hall and Mary Gainous Hall. Mr. Hall retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later worked for Wells Fargo Armored Car Service and was a member of the Jamil Temple, Hillcrest Masonic Lodge, VFW, American Legion, MRMA and the DAV. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis N. Hall of Dalzell, SC; children, Donna Lynn Freeman of Borden, SC, Rhoda Dee Hess of Easley, SC, James Otis Hall, Jr. of Dalzell, SC; one special aunt, Lillian Ferrell of Cairo, GA; and eight grandchildren. A funeral service in South Carolina will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Monday May 20, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150.
Eddie A. Horne November 16, 1946 - May 16, 2013 Funeral services for Eddie A. Horne, 66, of Cairo, Ga., will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home in Cairo, Ga., with internment at Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Matt Walker. Music will be provided by Susan Poole and Shirley Singletary. Eddie passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home. Eddie, a 1966 graduate of Cairo High School, served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68, stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. After his discharge, he worked as the supply clerk at Sunnyland Packing Co. in Thomasville, Ga., for 30 years. Eddie loved spending time with his family, working around the house, the music of Elvis Presley and Clint Eastwood movies. Eddie is survived by his wife, Inez Horne; son Robert and his wife Christy of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter Melanie and her husband Todd Harvey of McDonough, Ga.; daughter Kerri and her husband Richard Rupp of Chelsea, Ala.; and son Richard and his wife Emily of Dublin, Ga.; seven grandchildren: Sara Harvey, Josh Harvey, Abbey Rupp, Karsten Rupp, Emma Rupp, Joseph Horne and Caroline Horne; brother-in-law Danny Cliett and his wife Jane; sister-in-law Sandra Rackley and her husband Dennis. Eddie also is survived by his loving nieces – Cristie Watts Bertrand, Melissa Mancill, Carissa Walker, Heather Cliett and Sherrie Jones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hall Horne; father, Arnold Horne; uncle, James Spearman; and nephews, Brandon Cliett and Nathan Mancill. Pallbearers will be Casey Cliett, Darrell Cliett, John Johnson, Dennis Rackley, David Pumphrey and David Wynne. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Harvey, Karsten Rupp, Joseph Horne and Frank Tison. Lance Gainous will play "Taps." The U.S. Army will provide a military tribute. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 1323 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Clark Funeral Home. Roy Patrick Vautour April 21, 1951 – May 16, 2013 Funeral services for Roy Patrick Vautour, 62, of Princeton, LA, will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA. Interment will be in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Vautour passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his sister’s home in Calvary, GA. Mr. Vautour was born on April 21, 1951, in Norwich, CT, to the late Clarence John Vautour and Julia Rynkiewicz Vautour. He served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War and had a brother killed in action while serving in the United States Marine Corps during the same period. He was an Electrical Contractor and owner of Red River Electric Co., Inc. in Princeton, LA. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include: sons, Adam Vautour of Princeton, LA, Scott Vautour of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughter, Tammy Rhiness of Salida, CO; step-daughters, Amberlie Polander and Erica Polander both of Princeton, LA; grandchildren, Angel Vautour, Caitlin Duck, Blair Duck, Evan Duck, Cameron Vautour, Caleb Vautour, Brenna Rhiness, Carissa Rhiness; sisters, Judith Godwin of Calvary, GA, Linda Roberge of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Rachel Shea of Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Ruth Lancaster of Lakeland, GA, Gloria Bernard of Live Oak, FL, Claire Whipple of Preston, CT, Catherine Vautour-Dicks of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Thomas Vautour of Port Orchard, WA, John Vautour of Port Orchard, WA. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Alfred, David and Joseph Vautour; sisters, Annette Fowler, Rose Bibeau. The family will receive friends at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home is located at 601 US Highway 80 East, Haughton, LA 71037. (Phone 318-949-9415)
Audrey J. Glover October 13, 1939 – May 16, 2013 Audrey J. Glover, 73, of Whigham, GA, passed away at Grady General Hospital, Cairo, GA, on May 16, 2013. No services are planned. Mrs. Glover was born on October 13, 1939, in Clearwater, FL, to the late Tommy and Mattie Elizabeth Yawn Smith. She was a home maker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: husband, Braxton Mash of Whigham, GA; sons, Gary Glover of Jonesboro, GA, Larry Glover of Bainbridge, GA, Tracey Glover of Bainbridge, GA, Stacey Glover of Winston Salem, North Carolina, Tony Glover of Orlando, FL; daughters, Linda Martin of Ochlocknee, GA, Diane Glover of Moultrie, GA, Catherine Glover of Sylvester, GA, Sherrie Glover of Cairo, GA, Sandra Glover of Winston Salem, North Carolina; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Richardson and Wanda Smith both of St. Petersburg, FL. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Agnes Glover; son, Tommy Glover; her parents; a sister, Patty Smith; and brothers, Albert Smith and Tommy Smith.
Leland Ponder May 13, 1930 – May 13, 2013 Services for Leland James Ponder, 83, of Cairo, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Pine Park Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Douglas Halstead and Rev. Gordon Cloud will officiate. Services will conclude at the church. Private interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Ponder passed away at his home on Monday, May 13, 2013. Active pallbearers will be: Michael Douglas, Brian Douglas, David Tedford, Justin Williams, Jimmy Hill, Kenneth Butler, Kent Music and Jimmy Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Buffington, John Donalson, Larry Wells, Roger Ponder, Larry Ponder, Ron Dixon, Pat McCorkle, Tracy Baggett, George Donalson, Larry Tuten, Ronnie Ponder and Earl West. Mr. Ponder was born on May 13, 1930, in Cairo, GA, to the late Calvin Foster Ponder and Lillian Mills Ponder. On February 15, 1963, he married Gladys Music Ponder, who survives. He was a retired overhauler with Coats America and long-time farmer who produced seasonable fruits and vegetables, hosting popular u-pick fields in rural Grady County. A story teller extraordinaire, he never met a stranger, and brought a smile to everyone. He was a member of Gordon Heights Baptist Church and more recently attended services at Pine Park Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Gladys Ponder of Cairo, GA; son, Jimmy Douglas (Paulette) of Cairo, GA; daughter, Connie Goodman (Rob) of Hidden Valley Lake, CA; grandchildren, Michael Douglas (Jennie) of Thomasville, GA, Brian Douglas (Sarah) of Smyrna, GA, Donica Williams (Justin) of Cairo, GA; great-grandchildren, James Douglas and Joe Douglas both of Thomasville, GA, and Parker Douglas of Smyrna, GA; brother, Edgar Ponder (Jeanette) of Thomasville, GA; sister, Fannie Wells of Climax, GA; sister-in-law, Madge Ponder of Cairo, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Oneal Ponder, Wesley Ponder and infant brother, Ben Hill Ponder; sisters, Mary Hill, Willie Dean Copeland and Tessie Bryant. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 114A Mimosa Drive, Thomasville, GA, 31792, or Archbold Foundation, Attention-Frances Parker, Designate-Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Fund, 910 S. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA, 31792.
Joyce Harrell Butler September 29, 1930 – May 7, 2013 Services for Nellie Joyce Harrell Butler, 82, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, GA. Rev. Jim Weaver will officiate with interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Butler passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her home in Cairo, GA. Active pallbearers: Gerald Driggers, Steven Prince, Stacy Butler, Darrell Harrell, Roger Harrell and Jeffrey Harrell. Mrs. Butler was born on September 29, 1930, in Cairo, GA, to the late Oscar Ozzro Harrell and Hattie Miller Harrell. On June 5, 1954, she married Fred McDaniel Butler, who survives. She was a Staff Member of Roddenbery Memorial Library in Cairo, GA in the 1940’s and 1950’s. She served with the Library System of Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AL, Main Base and Hospital Libraries. She also worked with the General Telephone System of West Texas located in San Angelo, TX. She gave up her vocation to become a full-time wife and mother traveling throughout much of the world as a military dependent. She was a member and Sunday School Teacher of Pine Level Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband of 59 years, Fred McDaniel Butler of Cairo, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Tillis of Williamsburg, VA; son Michael David Butler of Cairo, GA; grandchildren Shelby Elaine Tillis and Luke Aaron Tillis, both of Williamsburg, VA; Sara Michelle Butler and Hailey Marie Butler, both of Cairo, GA; brother, Audrey Harrell of Cairo, GA; sister Grace Ponder of Thomasville, GA; half-brother, J. D. Harrell of Cairo, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by: her parents, Ozzro and Hattie Harrell; and a brother, Ed Harrell.
Earl Douglas Crew, Sr. June 29, 1926-May 1, 2013 Funeral services for Earl D. Crew, Sr., 86, will be held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo, Georgia, on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11 AM. Visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, Georgia on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 6 PM-8 PM. Mr. Crew died May 1, 2013 at his home in Cairo, Georgia. Born June 29, 1926 in Whigham, Georgia, he was the son of the late Willie M. Crew and Annie Mae Collins Crew. On August 13, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, he married Anne Mills Crew, who survives. Mr. Crew served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines. He was a former mayor of Whigham, and was a retired banker. He also served the City of Whigham as a city councilman and as a volunteer fire chief. As a young man, before military service, he served as interim scoutmaster for the Whigham Boy Scout troop. He was an avid golfer who spent many enjoyable hours on the golf course. He was especially proud of “shooting his age” on a few occasions. Survivors include sons Doug Crew (Jackie) of Thomasville, Georgia and Clayton Crew (Candace) of Marietta, Georgia and daughter Nancy (Richard Milford) of Athens, Georgia; grandchildren Julianne Crew of Atlanta, Joanne Anderson of Washington, DC, Cailie Crew, Caroline Crew and Alyssa Crew of Calhoun, Georgia, and Crew Anderson of Athens, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Cecil Crew and Elmer Crew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Marietta, GA 30067.
Emma Louise Butler Oistad December 5, 1923 – April 30, 2013 Emma Louise Butler Oistad passed peacefully to her eternal rest on April 30, 2013. Born on December 5, 1923, in Calvary, Georgia, Louise was preceded in death by her parents (Ira and Alice Butler), brothers (Bill, Ed, John and Paul David Butler) and sisters (Mildred Swinson and Mary Cullifer). She is survived by her daughter, Lisa McDonald – husband, Pat, of the New Orleans area, her son, Erik Oistad – wife, Linda, of the Dallas area and numerous extended family members that she loved. When her brother, Paul David, was no longer able to continue active military service due to World War II battle wounds sustained overseas, Louise enlisted in the United States Navy “to take his place.” In 1954, she received an honorable discharge after her enlistment was concluded with the title of Radar Specialist 3rd class. Louise maintained a lifelong, patriotic dedication to her country. Louise lived in Metairie, a New Orleans suburb for many years as a homemaker. She moved to Tallahassee, FL in the late 1990’s. Louise had a creative, artistic spirit. She was an accomplished baker and seamstress and later in life became a prolific painter and poet. Her greatest happiness was being with friends and family, sitting with a fishing pole on the side of a pond, and knowing that the Lord is great in all things. Her Christian faith was very important to her, and she was active in church life for as long as she was able. She served as an Elder at Parkway Presbyterian Church in Metairie, and she had been a member of the Eastern Star organization. A memorial service with a military salute will be held at the Clark Funeral Home, 334 South Broad Street, Cairo, Georgia (clarkfuneral.com) at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013. Burial will follow near to her beloved mother in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Whigham, Georgia. A special service for residents and staff will be held in the Frances Chapel at the Westminster Oaks Retirement Community, 4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the charity of their choice in her name. Her children extend deepest gratitude for the love and care shown by family, friends and the staff at Westminster Oaks Retirement Community.
Mavis “Patsy” Davenport June 7, 1939 – April 30, 2013 Services for Mavis Annelle “Patsy” Davenport, 73, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Rev. Robert Crapps will officiate. Mrs. Davenport passed away at her home in Cairo on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mrs. Davenport was born on June 7, 1939, in Cairo, GA, to the late Emory Houston and Monell Brinson Houston. On June 7, 1959, she married Francis Davenport, who survives. She was a cashier with Harvey’s Grocery Store, and a member of Capel Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Francis Davenport of Cairo, GA; daughter, Tamila Kay Best (Michael) of Cairo, GA; son, Michael Scott Davenport (Sarah) of Dublin, GA; grandchildren, Trevor Keygan Patten of Cairo, GA, Tucker Kevin Patten of Cairo, GA, Ashley Best Moore (Matt) of Landenberg, PA, Michael Joseph Best, III of Cairo, GA, Payne Austin Davenport of Dublin, GA, Palmer Mathew Davenport of Dublin, GA; great-grandchild, Joey Moore of Landenberg, PA; sisters, Judy Snipes of Pelham, GA, Linda Castille of Funston, GA, Rhonda Raeburn of Moultrie, GA. Memorial contribution may be made to Capel Baptist Church, 1041 Capel Road, Cairo, GA, 39827, or Archbold Foundation, Attention-Frances Parker, Designate-Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Fund, 910 S. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA, 31792. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Clark Funeral Home.
Donald L. Waldrop, Sr. August 18, 1928 – April 30, 2013 Private funeral services for Donald L. Waldrop, Sr., 83, of Whigham, GA, were held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Rev. Robert Crapps and Rev. Garth Duke-Barton officiated. Interment was held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Whigham, GA. Mr. Waldrop passed away at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, GA, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mr. Waldrop was born on August 18, 1928, in Whigham, GA, to Cleon O. Waldrop, Sr. and Martha Ann Tippett Waldrop. He was a retired U. S. Army serviceman with 23 years of service. He served in occupied Germany after World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a 50 year member of the Whigham Masonic Lodge #356 and a member of the America Legion #122. He was of the Methodist faith. Donald loved to work in his yards. He loved his family and grandchildren most of all. Survivors include: his wife, Elinor Willis Waldrop of Whigham, GA; his children, Nancy W. Sartin of Enterprise, AL, Donnie L. Waldrop (Ruthie) of Cairo, GA, Teresa A. Waldrop of Tallahassee, FL, Robert Timothy Waldrop of Whigham, GA, Pam Stanford-Kuntz of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Eddie Dixon, III (Brandy) of Cairo, GA, Hannah Waldrop of Cairo, GA, Heidi W. Cumbie (Scott Thomas) of Ochlocknee, GA, , Shannon Stokes of Cairo, GA; 8 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Esther Dekle of Pelham, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wanda Boosinger (Jay) of Tallahassee, FL, Joseph Dekle of Cairo, GA, Elizabeth Waldrop of Whigham, GA, Blonnie Waldrop of Whigham, GA, Cardy Edmundson of St. Simons Island, GA; and an aunt, Melba Tippett of Bainbridge, GA. Mr. Waldrop was preceded in death by: his parents; his brothers, Cleon O. Waldrop, Jr., Thomas W. Waldrop, Larry Ray Waldrop, Robert Lane Waldrop; his sisters, Mary Dot Edmundson, Frances Malene Waldrop; and a son-in-law, Ray Sartin. James A. Meeks July 24, 1926 – April 27, 2013 Graveside services for James A. Meeks, 86, of Thomasville, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Barnetts Creek Church Cemetery, Ochlocknee, GA. Pastor Frank Pritchett will officiate. Mr. Meeks passed away at Archbold Health and Rehab, Thomasville, GA, on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Mr. Meeks was born on July 24, 1926, in Swainsboro, GA, to the late Quincy Meeks and Daisy Henry Meeks. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War and World World II. In June of 1956, he married Mary Kittle Meeks, who preceded him in death in October of 1992. Until his retirement, he was a truck driver for Roadway Trucking. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: his brothers, Grover Meeks of Brunswick, GA, Marlon Meeks of Lyons, GA, Garlon Meeks of Lyons, GA; his step-daughter, Christine Cranford (Eddie) of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Steve Hudson of Thomasville, GA, Cathy Brantley (Jeff) of Jacksonville, FL, Sharon Sellers of Thomasville, GA, Paula Lewis (Scott) of Sale City, GA, Candy Criswell (Robert) of Thomasville, GA, Greg Kelley (Gloria) of Thomasville, GA, Shelby Kelley of Thomasville, GA, Donna Hurst (Jeff) of TN, Brenda Hill of Hooker, OK; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Edgar H. Bennett April 1, 1923 – April 27, 2013 Services for Edgar H. Bennett, 90, of Whigham, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Whigham, GA. Elder Thad Marshall and Elder Jon Mizell will officiate. Interment will be in Tired Creek Cemetery, Whigham, GA. Mr. Bennett passed away at Bainbridge Healthcare, Inc. in Bainbridge, GA, on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Broadaway, Ronnie “Buddy” Tuggle, Mike Bennett, Steve Ulmer, Tracy Bennett, Bennett Worsham, Donald Walden and Gene Jones. Mr. Bennett was born on April 1, 1923, in Cairo, GA, to the late Russell David Bennett and Ellie Montee Harper Bennett. On July 5, 1946, he married Gladys Ulmer Bennett, who preceded him in death on March 18, 2006. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War Two. As a self-employed barber for over 35 years, Edgar often traveled to give haircuts to shut-ins and his friends in nursing homes. He was an avid gardener that loved to share his bounty with friends and neighbors. He loved gospel music and attended gospel sings with his wife. He had a great love for his family and he loved spending time outdoors. He was a member of Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: his daughters and sons-in-law, Tammie and Jeff Worsham of Whigham, GA, Gloria Jean and Ray Wood of Jacksonville, FL; sons and daughters-in-law, Hill and Nora Bennett of Cairo, GA, Tarrell and Deborah Bennett of Bainbridge, GA; grandchildren and spouses, Celeste and Dallas Burke of Bainbridge, GA, Erin and Russ Drake of Waynesboro, GA, Amy Bennett, Ashley Bennett, and Anna Bennett, all of Cairo, GA, Bennett Worsham and Rebecca Worsham, both of Whigham, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, his son, Darryl Lane Bennett; his brothers, Wayne Bennett, Wiley Bennett, Blair Bennett; and his sisters, Elizabeth Tuggle and Christine Broadaway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, % Winburn Knight, 851 Open Pond Road, Whigham, GA, 39897. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Monday, April 29, 2013, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Cussetta M. Ready October 14, 1929 – April 27, 2013 Services for Cussetta M. Ready, 83, of Cairo, Ga., will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home. Rev. William Roebuck will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Ready passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Mitchell County Hospital, in Camilla, Ga. Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Womble, Rayford Harrell, Ronnie Connell, Buzz Green, Bobby Jones, Terry Inlow and Howell Clement. Mrs. Ready was born on October 14, 1929, in Cairo, Ga., to the late Ulysses Grant and Melissa Dean Maxwell of Cairo, Ga. On January 25, 1949, she married Robert Ready, who survives. She was a secretary with Grady County Farm Bureau and a member of Pine Level Baptist Church. Mrs. Ready had a garden center at her home and was an avid lover of flowers. Survivors include: Husband, Robert Ready; sons, Lamon Ready, Cairo, Ga., Warren Ready (Joyce), Sylvester, Ga.; grandchildren, Daniel Ready, Winfield, Ks., Elisabeth Ready, Wichita, Ks., Nathan Ready, Winfield, Ks., Sarah Ready, Scottsdale, Az., Joshua Ready, Sylvester, Ga., Virginia Inman (Tony), Sylvester, Ga., Crystal Ready, Sylvester, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Allison Ready, Sylvester, Ga., Olivia Moore, Sylvester, Ga., Izumi Inman, Sylvester, Ga., Jaycob Bradford, Sylvester, Ga.; sister, Alwayne M. Cobb, Cairo, Ga., Melissa M. Roebuck, Cleveland, Tn., Nell M. Sherman, Columbus, Oh.; brother, Lester G. Maxwell, Moultrie, Ga. Mrs. Ready was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Wallace N. Maxwell, Percy S. Maxwell, Daniel F. Maxwell; and a sister, Armissa M. McAffee. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Monday, April 29, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to Pine Level Baptist Church Building Fund, 298 Pine Level Road, Cairo, GA, 39827.
Delores Faye Crosby Clark June 23, 1930 – April 26, 2013 Graveside services for Delores Faye Crosby Clark, 82, of Port St. Joe, Florida (formerly of Cairo, GA) will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Dr. Ron McCaskill will officiate. Mrs. Clark passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at The Bridge of Port St. Joe, Port St. Joe, FL. Mrs. Clark was born on June 23, 1930, in Berlin, GA, to the late Ralph and Evelyn Ruth Tidd Crosby. On October 29, 1950, she married E. Lamar Clark. Mr. Clark preceded her in death on September 9, 2002. She was a retired registered nurse, having worked at Grady General Hospital, Archbold Hospital and Southwestern State Hospital. She was a member of Cairo First Baptist Church. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ken Collins of Port St. Joe, FL; granddaughter, Tessa C. and Jim Anderson of Port St. Joe, FL; grandsons, Simon Collins and Fiancé, Kristin Mackery of Jacksonville, FL, Terrell and Susan Collins of Cedar Hill, TN; great-granddaughters, Samantha Anderson of Port St. Joe, FL, Sadie Collins of Cedar Hill, TN; great-grandsons, Brett Collins and Gage Collins both of Cedar Hill, TN; a brother, Earl Lynwood Crosby (Martha) of Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Covenant Hospice, 107 W. 19th Street, Panama City, FL, 32405. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Sunday, from 1 until 2:00 p.m.
Gertrude Cook Hooks October 24, 1911 – April 26, 2013 Services for Gertrude Cook Hooks, 101, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Elder Jon Mizell will officiate. Mrs. Hooks passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home, Pelham, GA. Mrs. Hooks was born on October 24, 1911, in Rochelle, GA, to the late Edward Jackson and Pearl Goodin Cook. She was married to Olaf G. Hooks, who preceded her in death in 1971. She was a home maker and a member of Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: a sister, Wilma Hicks of Ochlocknee, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, John, Henry, Cecil, Alton, Jeff, Woodrow and Milton Cook; sisters, Alma Griffin, Nannie Pyles, Lucille Franklin and Rosaline Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church, % Gilliard Store, 2275 Hwy. 93 North, Pelham, GA, 31779. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at Clark Funeral Home.
Alice Stephens Hopkins November 14, 1910 - April 26, 2013 Services for Alice Stephens Hopkins, 102, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Pastor John Paul Hasick and Rev. Weymon Dekle will officiate. Mrs. Hopkins passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville, GA. Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Reno, GA, on November 14, 1910, to James S. Stephens and Arcy Bryant Stephens. On December 22, 1929, she married William Robert “Bud” Hopkins, who preceded her in death on May 7, 1974. She was a member of the Century Club and a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Gordon Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughters, Delores Henderson of Whigham, GA, Marie Gerald Andrews (PC) of Thomasville, GA; son, Johnny Hopkins (Patsy) of Cairo, GA; grandchildren, James Hopkins of Calvary, GA, Billy Hopkins, Sonya Mitchell, Johnny Hopkins, Jr., all of Cairo, GA, Jimmy Henderson of Eatonton, GA, Danny Henderson, Tom Henderson, Johnny Henderson, Bobby Henderson, all of Front Royal, VA, Vivian Goldizer of Winchester, VA, Richard Henderson of Charleston, VA, Roy Gerald, Linda Mash Adams, Nick Gerald, Lindsey Gerald, all of Thomasville, GA, Frankie Smith of Laverne, TN, Nancie McCarty of Moultrie, GA; 19 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents, J. S. and Arcy Stephens; her husband, William Robert “Bud” Hopkins; her son, James William Hopkins; brothers, G. E. Stephens, Arthur Stephens, J. E. Stephens, Newton Stephens; sisters, Maggie Lee, Nancy Maxwell, Maryetta Hammett, Delila Lee and Edna Slaughter. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Memorial contributions can be made to Pine Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1392, Cairo, GA 39828
Myrna Loy Galbreath June 5, 1931 – April 21, 2013 Graveside services for Myrna Loy Williams Galbreath, 81, of Lakeland, GA, formerly of Cairo, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Rev. Tim VanLandingham will officiate. Mrs. Galbreath passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Fellowship Home at Brookside, Valdosta, GA. Mrs. Galbreath was born on June 5, 1931, in Cairo, GA, to the late Alonzo Williams and Susie Logue Williams. Myrna graduated from Cairo High School, Cairo, GA, in 1948 and graduated from Perry Business School, Albany, GA. She married Gelon Galbreath in May of 1958, and they had three children, Carol, David and Bonnie. She worked for the Florida Supreme Court, Clark Realty Company and retired as a secretary with Gordon Heights Baptist Church in Cairo. She lived her entire life in Cairo until the last 5 years of her life when she moved with her husband to Lakeland, GA, to be closer to family due to declining health. Myrna was an avid reader and had a love of travel. After retirement, she and Gelon took many vacations and were fortunate to be able to travel around the world. She enjoyed spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church, Cairo, GA and most recently attended Lakeland United Methodist Church, Lakeland, GA. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Kevin Tuschl of Smyrna, GA, Bonnie and John Hart of Lakeland, GA; son, David Galbreath and Sandy Carter of Orange Park, FL; granddaughters, Kelly Hart of Lakeland, GA, Savannah Tuschl of Smyrna, GA; grandsons, Jonathan Hart of Lakeland, GA, and Bryant Tuschl of Smyrna, GA; and a sister, Reba W. Perkins of Cairo, GA. Mrs. Galbreath was preceded in death by: her parents, Alonzo and Susie Williams; her husband, Gelon Galbreath; and a brother, Jerome Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Long Branch Baptist Church, P. O. Box 502, Cairo, GA 39828. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at graveside.
Joseph Harold Bennett March 12, 1953 – April 17, 2013 Graveside services for Joseph Harold Bennett, 60, of Cairo, GA, are at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Rev. Steve Singletary will officiate. Mr. Bennett passed away at his home in Cairo, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Mr. Bennett was born on March 12, 1953, in Tampa, FL, to the late James R. Bennett, Sr. and Ina Thrift Bennett. He was a retired Parts Manager with Thomasville Toyota and of the Baptist faith. His hobbies included NASCAR, motorcycling, fishing and antique cars. Survivors include: brothers, James R. Bennett, Jr. (Sara) of Cairo, GA, Timothy Lee Bennett of Cairo, GA; sisters, Velda Simpson (Dewayne) of Cairo, GA, Gail Williams (Vick) of Cairo, GA, Debra Robertson (Dean) of Pelham, GA; uncle, Charlie P. Bennett of Valdosta, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leslie A. Bennett. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Friday, April 19, 2013, from 6 until 8:00 p.m.
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