JEFFERSON - Martha Ann “Marty” Benson Cooper, 75, entered into rest Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Bennie B. Benson, Sr. and Annie Mae Love Benson. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was a retired CNA. After attending nursing school, she worked 35 years in the nursing and health care field, where she had the reputation of being a thoughtful, loving and caring provider. On many occasions, she provided her nursing skills to many friends and especially family members. God gave her the gift of compassion along with the gift of understanding the needs of the sick. She will be best remembered for her dedication to her family and to her work. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bradford Benson, Jr.; and sister-in-law Barbara Benson.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Danny Cooper, Jefferson; her son, Sid Shropshire and his wife Genese, Watkinsville; son, Mitch Shropshire, Jefferson; daughter, Pam Shropshire, Winterville; grandson, Tennison Shropshire, Atlanta; step-son, Steven Matthews and his wife Tammy, Windsor, Va.; brother, Jim Benson and his wife Guy Dean, Jefferson; sister, Merita Beatty, Newnan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastors Ross Wheeler, Johnny Ray and Eric Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the Evans Memory Gardens. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Matt Benson, Drew Benson, Jimmy Cooper, Jay Cooper, Jim Benson and Kip Beatty. Tennison Shropshire will serve as an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606, or to the Alzheimers Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia 30346.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bud’ Gunter (07-19-17)
OWENSBORO, KY - Charles “Bud” Lee Gunter, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, Heartford House.
Charles was born in Oconee County, Ga., on November 26, 1935, the son of the late Roy Lee and Lizzie Ruth Gunter. He was a Navy Veteran serving from 1955-1959 and was sole proprietor of House of 10,000 Picture Frames for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Cunningham; and a brother, Talmadge Gunter.
Survivors include his loving wife, Donna McDaniel Clouse; a daughter, Marcia Safran; son, Andrew Gunter; granddaughter, Candice Clark (Chris); great-grandson, Caleb Clark; and sisters, Virginia Cooper, Barbara Joyce Flanigan (Albert), and Robbie Nash.
There will be a private memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org in honor of Charles.
James H. Davis Funeral Home, Owensboro, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com
Charles was born in Oconee County, Ga., on November 26, 1935, the son of the late Roy Lee and Lizzie Ruth Gunter. He was a Navy Veteran serving from 1955-1959 and was sole proprietor of House of 10,000 Picture Frames for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Cunningham; and a brother, Talmadge Gunter.
Survivors include his loving wife, Donna McDaniel Clouse; a daughter, Marcia Safran; son, Andrew Gunter; granddaughter, Candice Clark (Chris); great-grandson, Caleb Clark; and sisters, Virginia Cooper, Barbara Joyce Flanigan (Albert), and Robbie Nash.
There will be a private memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org in honor of Charles.
James H. Davis Funeral Home, Owensboro, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com
Patricia McGee (07-15-17)
COMER - Patricia Gail McGee, 63, passed away Saturday July 15, 2017, at her residence.
Mrs. McGee was born May 25, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Sybil Stewart Van Dalen. She worked in the retail industry.
Survivors include, sons, Joseph Alcorn, Oregon, and Steven Alcorn, Ft. Benning, Ga.; brothers, Donald Van Dalen, South Carolina, and David Van Dalen, Michigan; sister, Kathy Franklin, White, Ga.; and 14 grandchildren
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at her residence in Comer.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Mrs. McGee was born May 25, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Sybil Stewart Van Dalen. She worked in the retail industry.
Survivors include, sons, Joseph Alcorn, Oregon, and Steven Alcorn, Ft. Benning, Ga.; brothers, Donald Van Dalen, South Carolina, and David Van Dalen, Michigan; sister, Kathy Franklin, White, Ga.; and 14 grandchildren
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at her residence in Comer.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Faye Chatham (07-19-17)
JEFFERSON - Faye Roberts Chatham, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Mrs. Chatham was born in Carnesville, the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Cheek Roberts. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Newell Chatham, Jefferson; sons, David Chatham, Jefferson, and Roger Chatham, Snellville; brother, Ray Roberts, Toccoa; two grandchildren, Cathy Hadfield and Heidi Chatham; and three great-grandchildren, Jordan and Reed and Riley Hadfield.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hardy officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service, at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Chatham was born in Carnesville, the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Cheek Roberts. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Newell Chatham, Jefferson; sons, David Chatham, Jefferson, and Roger Chatham, Snellville; brother, Ray Roberts, Toccoa; two grandchildren, Cathy Hadfield and Heidi Chatham; and three great-grandchildren, Jordan and Reed and Riley Hadfield.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hardy officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service, at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Carolyn Albritton (07-17-17)
HAMPTON, GA - Carolyn Holder Albritton, 88, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017.
Carolyn was born February 14, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Albritton; son, Morris Albritton; father, Joe Davis; and mother, Annie Ruth Davis. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle of Jonesboro, Ga.
Survivors include a daughter, Jerri Ann Crowe( Benny); son, Lawrence Albritton (Jan); son, Lewis Holder (Connie); son, Larry Holder (Elissa); daughter-in-law, Cynthia Albritton; sister, Geraldine House; brother, Kenneth Joel Davis; brother, John Davis; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Carolyn will be held Friday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tara Garden Chapel , 681 North Ave., Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 21, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA, 30236.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Southern Grace Hospice, 384 Racetrack Road, McDonough, GA 30252.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.taragardenchapelfuneralhome.com for the Albritton family.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn was born February 14, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Albritton; son, Morris Albritton; father, Joe Davis; and mother, Annie Ruth Davis. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle of Jonesboro, Ga.
Survivors include a daughter, Jerri Ann Crowe( Benny); son, Lawrence Albritton (Jan); son, Lewis Holder (Connie); son, Larry Holder (Elissa); daughter-in-law, Cynthia Albritton; sister, Geraldine House; brother, Kenneth Joel Davis; brother, John Davis; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Carolyn will be held Friday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tara Garden Chapel , 681 North Ave., Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 21, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA, 30236.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Southern Grace Hospice, 384 Racetrack Road, McDonough, GA 30252.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.taragardenchapelfuneralhome.com for the Albritton family.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Cronic
HUGUENOT, NY - William McArthur Cronic was born on November 11, 1942 in Madison, Ga., the son of John Henry Cronic and Arah Lois Fagan. He was the sixth of seven children. He joined the United States Navy in 1959 and proudly served on the U.S.S Boxer through the start of the Vietnam War, until his Honorable Discharge in November 1965. He married Lois Decker on February 11, 1966, and they have been together ever since.
From 1968 to 1994, he owned and operated Bill’s Mobil in Port Jervis, N.Y., where he made countless friends and memories. During this time, he also earned his pilot’s license and piloted his own Cessna. After attempting retirement for a few years, Bill began working for the New York State Department of Corrections at Mid Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, NY in 1998. There he served as a Garage Supervisor and CSEA Union President and State Representative until his actual retirement in 2011.
He spent the past six years of his retirement traveling, enjoying his motorcycle, assisting with the restoration of a 1946 Chevrolet pick-up, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his “little bud” Scruffy and his two-favorite people, his wife of 51 years, Lois Decker Cronic, and his granddaughter, Jessica Cronic Baton, whom he and Lois have lovingly raised since she was a year old. In addition, he is survived by his grandson-in-law, Nick Baton, and grand-dog, Tucker, Pennsylvania; brother, Jerry Cronic, and sister-in-law, Ann Deaton Cronic, Winder, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Cronic, Middletown, N.Y.; granddaughter, PenniLynn Gould; and great-grandson, Josiah Bolding, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Bob Decker and his wife, Shannon, Huguenot, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Cronic, and his mother, Arah Lois Fagan, Braselton, Ga., and siblings, Sam Cronic, Red Cronic, Charles Cronic, Bob Cronic and Mary Greason, Winder, Ga.
He is remembered by his family as a dedicated husband and father and a loyal friend who enjoyed life, was always up for adventure, and did things his way until the very end.
At Bill’s request, there will be no services. A celebration of life for family and close friends will be held at a later date.
Donations in Bill’s honor may be made to Puppies Behind Bars, 263 W. 28th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018.
Funeral arrangements are by the GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
To send a condolence note to the family please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
From 1968 to 1994, he owned and operated Bill’s Mobil in Port Jervis, N.Y., where he made countless friends and memories. During this time, he also earned his pilot’s license and piloted his own Cessna. After attempting retirement for a few years, Bill began working for the New York State Department of Corrections at Mid Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, NY in 1998. There he served as a Garage Supervisor and CSEA Union President and State Representative until his actual retirement in 2011.
He spent the past six years of his retirement traveling, enjoying his motorcycle, assisting with the restoration of a 1946 Chevrolet pick-up, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his “little bud” Scruffy and his two-favorite people, his wife of 51 years, Lois Decker Cronic, and his granddaughter, Jessica Cronic Baton, whom he and Lois have lovingly raised since she was a year old. In addition, he is survived by his grandson-in-law, Nick Baton, and grand-dog, Tucker, Pennsylvania; brother, Jerry Cronic, and sister-in-law, Ann Deaton Cronic, Winder, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Cronic, Middletown, N.Y.; granddaughter, PenniLynn Gould; and great-grandson, Josiah Bolding, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Bob Decker and his wife, Shannon, Huguenot, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Cronic, and his mother, Arah Lois Fagan, Braselton, Ga., and siblings, Sam Cronic, Red Cronic, Charles Cronic, Bob Cronic and Mary Greason, Winder, Ga.
He is remembered by his family as a dedicated husband and father and a loyal friend who enjoyed life, was always up for adventure, and did things his way until the very end.
At Bill’s request, there will be no services. A celebration of life for family and close friends will be held at a later date.
Donations in Bill’s honor may be made to Puppies Behind Bars, 263 W. 28th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018.
Funeral arrangements are by the GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
To send a condolence note to the family please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
Updated: Martha Louise Glenn (07-17-17)
Martha Louise Glenn, 101, died Monday, July 17, 2017.
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fletcher Paul and Fannie Elizabeth Carter Paul; wife of the late Fred Glenn; mother to the late Danny Glenn and sister to the late Sam Paul, Pat Paul, T.F. Paul and Mildred Ruff. Mrs. Glenn was a homemaker and member of Carlton Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and sharing with everyone. She also liked gardening and her flowers.
Survivors include her son, Don Glenn, Carlton, daughter-in-law, Patricia (Danny Chance) Glenn, Carlton, brother-in-law, G.C. (Jeannette) Glenn; grandson, Marty Glenn; great-granddaughter, Alexis Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Adams officiating. Entombment will follow at Carlton Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Glenn, Alan Benson, Ricky Drew, Elliot Paul, Larry Paul and Johnny Paul.
Flowers are optional or donations may be made to the Carlton Cemetery Maintenance Fund.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fletcher Paul and Fannie Elizabeth Carter Paul; wife of the late Fred Glenn; mother to the late Danny Glenn and sister to the late Sam Paul, Pat Paul, T.F. Paul and Mildred Ruff. Mrs. Glenn was a homemaker and member of Carlton Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and sharing with everyone. She also liked gardening and her flowers.
Survivors include her son, Don Glenn, Carlton, daughter-in-law, Patricia (Danny Chance) Glenn, Carlton, brother-in-law, G.C. (Jeannette) Glenn; grandson, Marty Glenn; great-granddaughter, Alexis Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Adams officiating. Entombment will follow at Carlton Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Glenn, Alan Benson, Ricky Drew, Elliot Paul, Larry Paul and Johnny Paul.
Flowers are optional or donations may be made to the Carlton Cemetery Maintenance Fund.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Annie Hardeman (07-09-17)
WINDER - Annie Hardeman, 69, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017.
Annie was a faithful worker at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She worked on the Usher Board and the Mission Board. She was a member of the Senior Choir and a member of the Pastors Aide. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mavis Shields Butler; husband, Elmer Hardeman; daughter, Carol Hardeman; sisters, Elaine Reddish, Vivian Butler, Eva Mae Russell, Elizabeth James Butler and Roberta Butler; brothers, James and Randy Butler and Eugene Daniel.
Survivors include her children, Suzanne, Emery, Valerie; sisters, Alberta Thomas, Brenda and Carol Butler; brothers, Kerry, Wayne, and Guy Butler; brother-in-law, Earley (Mary) Hardeman; sisters-in-law, Nettie (Thomas) McCray and Minnie Hardeman; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Annie’s life was held on Friday, July 14, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Winder. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service, Lawrenceville.
ByrdandFlanigan.com
Annie was a faithful worker at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She worked on the Usher Board and the Mission Board. She was a member of the Senior Choir and a member of the Pastors Aide. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mavis Shields Butler; husband, Elmer Hardeman; daughter, Carol Hardeman; sisters, Elaine Reddish, Vivian Butler, Eva Mae Russell, Elizabeth James Butler and Roberta Butler; brothers, James and Randy Butler and Eugene Daniel.
Survivors include her children, Suzanne, Emery, Valerie; sisters, Alberta Thomas, Brenda and Carol Butler; brothers, Kerry, Wayne, and Guy Butler; brother-in-law, Earley (Mary) Hardeman; sisters-in-law, Nettie (Thomas) McCray and Minnie Hardeman; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Annie’s life was held on Friday, July 14, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Winder. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service, Lawrenceville.
ByrdandFlanigan.com
David Phillips (07-16-17)
GRIFFIN - David Phillips, 53, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his residence.
David was born in Griffin, on December 1, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Phillips. David graduated from Griffin High School in 1982. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. David worked for Griffin Pawn Shop for several years before opening his own successful business, Dave’s Guns & Guy Stuff. He was known across the region as a firearms expert and had appeared on the History Channel's series "Tales of the Gun." David was a former member of both the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education and Spalding County Board of Commissioners. Sheriff Darrell Dix said, "He was more than just a friend to law enforcement and the community. There is no way of knowing how many lives Dave touched and how many folks still have homes, cars, and families together because of him. We have solved all the world's problems and spent many hours telling stories at the gun shop. Please keep Michelle and the entire Phillips family in your prayers. Dave, you will be missed!" Francis Cavender said, "Here in my office are many reminders of his kindness and the times I shared with him in his combination gun shop and adult baby-sitting service. Rest in peace 'Big Dave' - the world has lost a man that has left a mark on so many of us. Your heart will always beat in those of us that love you."
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Yonce Phillips, a teacher at Rehoboth Road Middle School; father, Henry A. Phillips, Griffin; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Terri Phillips, Griffin; father-in-law, Roy Yonce; and brother-in-law, Ted Yonce, both of Commerce; niece, Alison Grace Phillips; and nephew, Erik Pasto.
A visitation for David Phillips will be held on Sunday, July 23, at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Following the visitation, a celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Ward will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Spalding County Junior Deputy Program; P.O. Box 1007, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of David Phillips by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements.
David was born in Griffin, on December 1, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Phillips. David graduated from Griffin High School in 1982. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. David worked for Griffin Pawn Shop for several years before opening his own successful business, Dave’s Guns & Guy Stuff. He was known across the region as a firearms expert and had appeared on the History Channel's series "Tales of the Gun." David was a former member of both the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education and Spalding County Board of Commissioners. Sheriff Darrell Dix said, "He was more than just a friend to law enforcement and the community. There is no way of knowing how many lives Dave touched and how many folks still have homes, cars, and families together because of him. We have solved all the world's problems and spent many hours telling stories at the gun shop. Please keep Michelle and the entire Phillips family in your prayers. Dave, you will be missed!" Francis Cavender said, "Here in my office are many reminders of his kindness and the times I shared with him in his combination gun shop and adult baby-sitting service. Rest in peace 'Big Dave' - the world has lost a man that has left a mark on so many of us. Your heart will always beat in those of us that love you."
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Yonce Phillips, a teacher at Rehoboth Road Middle School; father, Henry A. Phillips, Griffin; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Terri Phillips, Griffin; father-in-law, Roy Yonce; and brother-in-law, Ted Yonce, both of Commerce; niece, Alison Grace Phillips; and nephew, Erik Pasto.
A visitation for David Phillips will be held on Sunday, July 23, at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Following the visitation, a celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Ward will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Spalding County Junior Deputy Program; P.O. Box 1007, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of David Phillips by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Ciraval (07-13-17)
WINTERVILLE – Dr. Kenneth Ciraval, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, after a long illness.
Dr. Ciraval was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Eugene and Marie Ciravalo. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and worked with children at the Rutland Center in Athens until he retired. He was a member of several organizations.
Survivors include his wife Jackie (Lawson), formerly of Jefferson; step-children, Jinni (Carloss) Gooch, Jefferson, Chad Knight, Athens, and Coda Carloss, Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren Alyssa Grace Gooch and Parker Thurmond Gooch.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, at the Lord and Stephens Chapel, East Athens, with interment in the Madison City Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East Athens.
Dr. Ciraval was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Eugene and Marie Ciravalo. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and worked with children at the Rutland Center in Athens until he retired. He was a member of several organizations.
Survivors include his wife Jackie (Lawson), formerly of Jefferson; step-children, Jinni (Carloss) Gooch, Jefferson, Chad Knight, Athens, and Coda Carloss, Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren Alyssa Grace Gooch and Parker Thurmond Gooch.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, at the Lord and Stephens Chapel, East Athens, with interment in the Madison City Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East Athens.
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