Madison County

John Walton Osley, 85, of Royston, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Hart County on October 19, 1922, the son of the late Candler and Helen Holbrook Osley. He was a retired supervisor, having worked with Monroe Auto Equipment, and was a member of the Vanna United Methodist Church, where he was a former trustee. He was a former Boy Scout leader and member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828 in Royston. Mr. Osley was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Carnes Osley, Royston; a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Cindy Osley, Lavonia; grandchildren and spouses, Misty and Lee Moore, Franklin Springs, John Osley, Lavonia, and Lee and Debbie Robinson, Hartwell; great-grandchildren, Rylee Moore, Macy Moore and Macy Robinson; and a sister, Ruth Osley Berryman, Royston.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, at the Vanna United Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were John Osley, Lee Moore, Lee Robinson, Kane Berryman, Kenny Walker, Kandler Berryman and Tyler Goss. Honorary pallbearers were James Kay, Brent Mize, Ben Ray, Cohen Royston and Howard Webb.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanna United Methodist Church, c/o Jane Slaton, 2921 Hwy. 17, Canon, Ga. 30520.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Brehm, 79, of Hull, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

Born in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Gianini and Providencia Messina DiGrassi. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, was retired from JC Penney as an accountant, and had also worked for Cobb County Public Schools.

Survivors include a son, Jack Brehm, Hull, and Tom Brehm, Atlanta.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Entombment was in Athens Memory Gardens.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

Ellis Annie Haley Stone, 95, of Milledgeville, formerly of Royston, died Monday, July 14, 2008.

She was born in Franklin County, on December 4, 1912, the daughter of the late James Jewell and Lila Sewell Haley. She was a retired manager, having worked with F.W. Woolwoorth’s and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Jerome “Joe” Stone; a daughter, Laura A. Stone; brother, Arthur Haley; and sister, Ellen Phillips.

Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Case Thorp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The family is at their respective homes.
Flowers are Optional - Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry Bond, 2520 Athens Rd., Royston, Ga. 30662.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Lewis Bryant, 54, of Belvedere, S.C., died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence.

He was the son of Mildred Bryant of Crawford and father and step-mother, Bud and Jean Bryant of Lexington. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with Castleberry Foods and was a member of Belvedere First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Carol McDaniel Bryant; sons, Ron Bryant, Athens, and Greg Bryant, Crawford; daughters, Rhonda Bryant, Belvedere, S.C., Heather Gibbs, Keysville, and Brandy Wall, Blythe; brothers, Terry Bryant, Lexington, Randy Bryant, Winterville, Robbie Bryant, Carlton, and Barry Gee, Lexington; sisters, Rita Honea, Winterville, and Deborah Coker, Athens; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10, at Belvedere First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Meyer officiating. Burial was at Pineview Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Robert Kirby, Lester Florence, Dan Moon, Richard Parker, Bill Schlipp, Lynne Sanders, Michael Proctor, Gary Moseley and Bill Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers were past and present Castleberry employees.

Rowland Funeral Home, Belvedere, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Lee Fowler, 68, of Royston, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.

Born in Franklin County on September 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Lois Hill Fowler. He was a truck driver and was a member of Freedom Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by brothers, Jude and D.J. Fowler; and sisters, Nobie Lee Fowler and Peggy Fowler.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Fleeman Fowler, Royston; a daughter, Judy Brown, Bowman; brother, Douglas Fowler, Bowersville; and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Vaughn and Marshall Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Brittni Dianne Gowan, 17, of Colbert, died Friday, July 4, 2008.

She was born on April 12, 1991, the daughter of Richard R. and Beverly Elaine Anglin. She was employed with the Madison County Board of Education.

Survivors in addition to her parents, include a brother, Michael Gowan; and a sister, Melissa Gowan.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, at Riverside Baptist Church with the Revs. Joe Wood and Lee Adams officiating. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Laflam, Allen Knight, Cody Tittle, Scottie Willoughby, Trandum Tittle and Stephen Pickelsimer.

Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.