Meridith Adamson Jarrell, 62, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
Visitation of family and friends: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus.
Memorial service: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Columbus.
Meridith was born on July 17, 1956 in Midville, the daughter of Seabron Calvin Adamson and Miriam Lowe Adamson. Meridith graduated from Georgia Tech in 1976 with a degree in Industrial Management. Meridith moved to Columbus from Atlanta in the mid-1990s as the president and chief operating officer of Universal Card Services, which was eventually acquired by Citigroup. She served others and the community by volunteering in many leadership capacities including the Chamber of Commerce, the Girls Scouts, United Way, Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation, and the Muscogee County Library Board. Meridith brought her passion, tenacity, and audacious attitude with her to each challenge she accepted. While living in Atlanta she held positions at FDIC/Resolution Trust Company, BEI Golembe and Georgia Federal Bank.
Meridith is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy; sisters, Laura Adamson Mansour, Alisa Adamson Steller, and Monteil Millan; a brother, Seabron Calvin (Ali) Adamson Jr.; stepchildren James (Becky) Jarrell, Laura Jarrell; six grandchildren, five nieces and many friends that will cherish her memory.
David Randall Pierce (12-16-18)
David Randall Pierce, 59, passed away on Dec. 16, 2018, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. David was the son of Royce Junior Pierce (deceased) and Sara Kemp Murray.
David was predeceased by father, Royce Junior Pierce; paternal grandparents, Herschel and Lizzie Pierce; and maternal grandmother, Ollie E. Kemp.
He is survived by mother, Sara K. Murray, and step-father, William (Bill) Murray, of Snellville; brother, Allan R. Pierce and wife, Robin McCannon of Winder; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
David was an avid fisherman, horseshoe player, deer hunter, and loved his dog, Bernard, who passed away three months ago. David served in the Armed Forces and was stationed at Schoefield Barracks, Hawaii.He was a friend to lots of people who will miss him greatly. David was a carpenter by trade for most of his life. He also worked at Spinal Engineering.
Visitation for David: Monday, Dec. 17, from 4-8 p.m. at Smith funeral Home in Winder.
Funeral services are set to be held at 11 a.m. at the chapel in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Haynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church on Rosebud road in Loganville.
Flowers are welcome.
In charge of arrangements: Smith Funeral Home in Winder.
David was predeceased by father, Royce Junior Pierce; paternal grandparents, Herschel and Lizzie Pierce; and maternal grandmother, Ollie E. Kemp.
He is survived by mother, Sara K. Murray, and step-father, William (Bill) Murray, of Snellville; brother, Allan R. Pierce and wife, Robin McCannon of Winder; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
David was an avid fisherman, horseshoe player, deer hunter, and loved his dog, Bernard, who passed away three months ago. David served in the Armed Forces and was stationed at Schoefield Barracks, Hawaii.He was a friend to lots of people who will miss him greatly. David was a carpenter by trade for most of his life. He also worked at Spinal Engineering.
Visitation for David: Monday, Dec. 17, from 4-8 p.m. at Smith funeral Home in Winder.
Funeral services are set to be held at 11 a.m. at the chapel in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Haynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church on Rosebud road in Loganville.
Flowers are welcome.
In charge of arrangements: Smith Funeral Home in Winder.
Mary Catherine Roling Ayers (12-14-18)
Mary Catherine Roling Ayers, 79, of Athens, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2018, after an extended illness. She was born to the late Annie Sue Fortson Roling and William Matthew Roling on November 30, 1939.
Catherine, a native Athenian, was a member of Athens High School’s Class of 1958. After high school she married and later made her home in Madison County. While raising her three children, she worked for the City of Athens in Water Works and in the billing department. Catherine was trained in New York City to be one of the first data entry operators when the City of Athens became computerized and later merged with the Clarke County government.
Catherine’s passions were her family, cooking, traveling, growing flowers and decorating. She was one of six children: two brothers and three sisters, one being her identical twin. To her, family always came first. She instilled this value in her own three children, as well as the love for helping others with social visits and home cooked meals. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Forrest, and was able to see all 48 of the Continental States.
Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her husband of 21 years, Forrest Snow Ayers. She was also predeceased by her brother Buford Roling and her sisters Sue (Johnny) Manley, Carolyn (Charles) Lester -her identical twin, Gaynelle (Rondall) Mize, and sister-in-law Betty (Ray) O’Kelley.
Catherine is survived by her daughters Lisa Barrett of Athens and Leslie (Frank) Jones of Arnoldsville, her son Bryan Barrett of Athens, and her special daughter/niece Lynn (Edward) Walker of Cartersville. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Gillian (Cory) Patton, Ryan Jones, Derrik Shillcutt, Matthew LoParco, Max LoParco, Caitlyn (Matt) Watson, Autumn (Michael) Wells, Caroline Walker, Myles LoParco, Jake Walker, and Dylan Marie Jones. She had six great-grandchildren, Brianna Shillcutt, Gabriella Wells, Emma Watson, Cullen Patton, Emersyn Patton, and Teagan Wells. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Kenneth (Maryann) Roling of Colbert; sisters-in-law, Edith Roling of Madison and Carole Ferguson (Larry) of Athens; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff of High Shoals Rehabilitation Center and Affinis Hospice for their loving care of our mother.
A celebration of Catherine’s life: Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens West. Visitation is set for 1 p.m.
Flowers are appreciated. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org/donate) or Affinis Hospice c/o Community Health Foundation, 1005 Boulder Drive, Gray, GA 30132.
In charge of arrangements: Lord and Stephens. www.lordandstephens.com
Catherine, a native Athenian, was a member of Athens High School’s Class of 1958. After high school she married and later made her home in Madison County. While raising her three children, she worked for the City of Athens in Water Works and in the billing department. Catherine was trained in New York City to be one of the first data entry operators when the City of Athens became computerized and later merged with the Clarke County government.
Catherine’s passions were her family, cooking, traveling, growing flowers and decorating. She was one of six children: two brothers and three sisters, one being her identical twin. To her, family always came first. She instilled this value in her own three children, as well as the love for helping others with social visits and home cooked meals. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Forrest, and was able to see all 48 of the Continental States.
Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her husband of 21 years, Forrest Snow Ayers. She was also predeceased by her brother Buford Roling and her sisters Sue (Johnny) Manley, Carolyn (Charles) Lester -her identical twin, Gaynelle (Rondall) Mize, and sister-in-law Betty (Ray) O’Kelley.
Catherine is survived by her daughters Lisa Barrett of Athens and Leslie (Frank) Jones of Arnoldsville, her son Bryan Barrett of Athens, and her special daughter/niece Lynn (Edward) Walker of Cartersville. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Gillian (Cory) Patton, Ryan Jones, Derrik Shillcutt, Matthew LoParco, Max LoParco, Caitlyn (Matt) Watson, Autumn (Michael) Wells, Caroline Walker, Myles LoParco, Jake Walker, and Dylan Marie Jones. She had six great-grandchildren, Brianna Shillcutt, Gabriella Wells, Emma Watson, Cullen Patton, Emersyn Patton, and Teagan Wells. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Kenneth (Maryann) Roling of Colbert; sisters-in-law, Edith Roling of Madison and Carole Ferguson (Larry) of Athens; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thank you to the nurses and staff of High Shoals Rehabilitation Center and Affinis Hospice for their loving care of our mother.
A celebration of Catherine’s life: Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens West. Visitation is set for 1 p.m.
Flowers are appreciated. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org/donate) or Affinis Hospice c/o Community Health Foundation, 1005 Boulder Drive, Gray, GA 30132.
In charge of arrangements: Lord and Stephens. www.lordandstephens.com
Jean Griffeth Bauerband (12-16-18)
Jean Griffeth Bauerband, 83, formerly of Jefferson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Charlotte after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Jean was born on October 4, 1935, in Jefferson, to the late Robert Howell Griffeth and the late Lucille Hancock Griffeth. She is also preceded in death by beloved husband, Raymond D. Bauerband and brother, Joe L. Griffeth, M.D.
After graduating from Jefferson High School, she attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 with a degree in home economics. She married Ray on November 8, 1957. Jean was an avid supporter of the UGA and Georgia football. She served as president of the Alumni Association of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA. She worked as a home economist for the UGA Extension Service in Dougherty, Gwinnett and Fulton counties until retirement in 1992.
Jean is survived by daughter, Carol B. Barnhart and husband, Mike of Harrisburg, N.C.; son, James Raymond Bauerband, M.D., and wife, Robin, of Hartwell; five granddaughters, Jennifer and Samantha Barnhart, Joy B. Turner and husband, William, Caroline and Hallie Bauerband; and step-grandsons, Palmer and Anderson Loggins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Jefferson First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, officiated by the Rev. Chris Laskey. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Please consider a donation in memory of Jean to a hospice of your choice or to Alzheimer's Association; alz.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
Jean was born on October 4, 1935, in Jefferson, to the late Robert Howell Griffeth and the late Lucille Hancock Griffeth. She is also preceded in death by beloved husband, Raymond D. Bauerband and brother, Joe L. Griffeth, M.D.
After graduating from Jefferson High School, she attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 with a degree in home economics. She married Ray on November 8, 1957. Jean was an avid supporter of the UGA and Georgia football. She served as president of the Alumni Association of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA. She worked as a home economist for the UGA Extension Service in Dougherty, Gwinnett and Fulton counties until retirement in 1992.
Jean is survived by daughter, Carol B. Barnhart and husband, Mike of Harrisburg, N.C.; son, James Raymond Bauerband, M.D., and wife, Robin, of Hartwell; five granddaughters, Jennifer and Samantha Barnhart, Joy B. Turner and husband, William, Caroline and Hallie Bauerband; and step-grandsons, Palmer and Anderson Loggins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Jefferson First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, officiated by the Rev. Chris Laskey. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Please consider a donation in memory of Jean to a hospice of your choice or to Alzheimer's Association; alz.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
Shirley Bramlett
Shirley Bramlett, 83, of Winder, entered her Savior’s presence Dec. 16, 2018. Shirley was a daughter of the late Ulyses and Annie Lee Bunn Ward. She was preceded by her husband, the Rev. Carl “Gene” Bramlett; son, Dwayne Bramlett; and granddaughter, Dedra Bramlett. Shirley had lived most of her life in Winder and was of the Baptist denomination.
Surviving are children, David and Zana Bramlett, Debra and Roy Williams, all of Winder, Kathy and Bill Bolling of Comer; sister, Elizabeth Scott of Winder; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Carter officiating.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 137 North Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
In charge of arrangements: Carter Funeral Home of Winder. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Surviving are children, David and Zana Bramlett, Debra and Roy Williams, all of Winder, Kathy and Bill Bolling of Comer; sister, Elizabeth Scott of Winder; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Carter officiating.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 137 North Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
In charge of arrangements: Carter Funeral Home of Winder. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Kenderick Lamont Blockum (12-14-18)
Infant Kenderick Lamont Blockum, of Buford, passed away Dec. 14, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. His parents are Cedric Blockum and Kimbly Wansley.
Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy. 53, Braselton, GA 30517 is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy. 53, Braselton, GA 30517 is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Lyman Lamar Bradley (12-14-18)
Lyman Lamar Bradley, 93 of Newberry, Fla., passed away Dec. 14, 2018, at Shands Rehab in Gainesville.
He was born July 11, 1925, in Auburn to Alvin and Maggie Wages Bradley. He graduated from Winder High School in Winder, and later attended the University of Georgia. Lyman proudly served his country in the United States Navy in World War II.
He married Clivia Laurence of Winder, who preceded him in death after 68 years of marriage. He retired after 40 years from Hughes Supply of Orlando, Fla., as an electrical consultant. He enjoyed spending summers in the mountains of Murphy, N.C. and winters in Gainesville, Fla., for 25 years. He also enjoyed golf, NASCAR, Atlanta Braves, and University of Georgia and Florida sports, but most of all he loved his family.
Lyman is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Melo and Doris Nicolo; brother, Ansel Bradley; daughter, Patricia B. Johnson; and son-in-law, Dr. Robert Johnson of Gainesville.
Graveside service: Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
Entrusted with graveside services: Smith Funeral Home, Winder.
He was born July 11, 1925, in Auburn to Alvin and Maggie Wages Bradley. He graduated from Winder High School in Winder, and later attended the University of Georgia. Lyman proudly served his country in the United States Navy in World War II.
He married Clivia Laurence of Winder, who preceded him in death after 68 years of marriage. He retired after 40 years from Hughes Supply of Orlando, Fla., as an electrical consultant. He enjoyed spending summers in the mountains of Murphy, N.C. and winters in Gainesville, Fla., for 25 years. He also enjoyed golf, NASCAR, Atlanta Braves, and University of Georgia and Florida sports, but most of all he loved his family.
Lyman is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Melo and Doris Nicolo; brother, Ansel Bradley; daughter, Patricia B. Johnson; and son-in-law, Dr. Robert Johnson of Gainesville.
Graveside service: Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
Entrusted with graveside services: Smith Funeral Home, Winder.
Janice Ann Morris Waggoner
Janice Ann Morris Waggoner was born in Colbert, on September 24, 1935, daughter of the late Robert Clifford and Clara Young Morris.
She was a graduate of Colbert High School Class of 1953. Mrs. Waggoner served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by serving others. She taught the beginner’s Sunday School class at the Colbert Congregational Holiness Church (Word of Life) for many years. She was the assistant city clerk for the City of Colbert since the 1980s. Mrs. Waggoner was a charter member of the Colbert July 4th and the Christmas in Colbert Committees. Her love for the Colbert community was only eclipsed by her love for her Lord and Savior and her family.
In addition to her parents, her brothers and sisters-in-law preceded Mrs. Waggoner in death, George Dupree Morris (Mickie), James Daulton Morris (Dorothy) and Robert Darrell Morris (Inez).
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, John Austin Waggoner; daughters, Janeese Angela Waggoner and Alisa Waggoner Shiflet; grandsons, James Austin Shiflet and Peyton Morris Shiflet; sister-in-law, Elaine Waggoner Huff (Denny); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Mrs. Waggoner: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Word of Life Church, Second Ave. West, Colbert, with the Revs. Herman Nation and Ray Finger officiating. Interment to follow in the Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bart Combs, Roger Fortson, Dewayne Pearson, Chris Peck, Marvin Smith, and Alan White. City of Colbert employees will be seated with the family.
Visitation: Family to receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison County Food Bank, 1547 W. Hwy. 98, Danielsville, GA, 30633. The family is at the residence of Angie Waggoner, 150 Ashley Dr., Colbert.
In charge of arrangements: Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. www.lordandstephens.com
She was a graduate of Colbert High School Class of 1953. Mrs. Waggoner served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by serving others. She taught the beginner’s Sunday School class at the Colbert Congregational Holiness Church (Word of Life) for many years. She was the assistant city clerk for the City of Colbert since the 1980s. Mrs. Waggoner was a charter member of the Colbert July 4th and the Christmas in Colbert Committees. Her love for the Colbert community was only eclipsed by her love for her Lord and Savior and her family.
In addition to her parents, her brothers and sisters-in-law preceded Mrs. Waggoner in death, George Dupree Morris (Mickie), James Daulton Morris (Dorothy) and Robert Darrell Morris (Inez).
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, John Austin Waggoner; daughters, Janeese Angela Waggoner and Alisa Waggoner Shiflet; grandsons, James Austin Shiflet and Peyton Morris Shiflet; sister-in-law, Elaine Waggoner Huff (Denny); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Mrs. Waggoner: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Word of Life Church, Second Ave. West, Colbert, with the Revs. Herman Nation and Ray Finger officiating. Interment to follow in the Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bart Combs, Roger Fortson, Dewayne Pearson, Chris Peck, Marvin Smith, and Alan White. City of Colbert employees will be seated with the family.
Visitation: Family to receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison County Food Bank, 1547 W. Hwy. 98, Danielsville, GA, 30633. The family is at the residence of Angie Waggoner, 150 Ashley Dr., Colbert.
In charge of arrangements: Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. www.lordandstephens.com
Updated: Jimmy Kinney (12-07-18)
Jimmy Kinney, 78 of Winder, passed away on Dec. 7, 2018.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Tammy Kinney and Melissa (Lisa) Kinney, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5486 Stillhouse Rd., Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church.
Professional Services entrusted to: Wimberly & White Funeral Home.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Tammy Kinney and Melissa (Lisa) Kinney, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5486 Stillhouse Rd., Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church.
Professional Services entrusted to: Wimberly & White Funeral Home.
Tommy Sheridan (12-13-18)
Tommy Sheridan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. He was 65.
Born in Commerce on January 21, 1953, Tommy was the son of the late Charles and Helen Sheridan. He retired from Robins Air Force Base with 24 years of Civil Service. A family man first and foremost, Tommy loved spending time with his family. He adored his wife, Jean, and effortlessly tended to her every need and want, including taking her on trips. Tommy leaves behind so many memories to be cherished by his family and friends that will live on in their hearts forever.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 23 years, Jean Sheridan of Centerville; children, Robert Purvis (Kim) of Pitts, Kristen Shirley (Dennis) of Gillsville, and Pattie J. Oliver (Robert) of Chesapeake, Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ann Gordon (Jerry) and Danny Sheridan.
Memorial gathering celebrating his life: Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home.
Entrusted with Mr. Sheridan’s arrangements: McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory.
Born in Commerce on January 21, 1953, Tommy was the son of the late Charles and Helen Sheridan. He retired from Robins Air Force Base with 24 years of Civil Service. A family man first and foremost, Tommy loved spending time with his family. He adored his wife, Jean, and effortlessly tended to her every need and want, including taking her on trips. Tommy leaves behind so many memories to be cherished by his family and friends that will live on in their hearts forever.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 23 years, Jean Sheridan of Centerville; children, Robert Purvis (Kim) of Pitts, Kristen Shirley (Dennis) of Gillsville, and Pattie J. Oliver (Robert) of Chesapeake, Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ann Gordon (Jerry) and Danny Sheridan.
Memorial gathering celebrating his life: Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home.
Entrusted with Mr. Sheridan’s arrangements: McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory.
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