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BETHLEHEM - Henry Reyno Petree (Reyno), 95, passed away on October 18, 2018, at his residence.

Born February 7, 1923, in Atlanta, he was the older of two sons of the late Russell Reyno Petree, Jr. of Cobb County, Georgia, and the late Virginia Sicily Hall, of Warren Country, Georgia.

A 1941 graduate of Tech High School in Atlanta, Reyno worked for a time as a tool and die maker at The Warren Company prior to entering army service in World War II.
In 1943, he volunteered for service in the Engineer Corps, and was assigned to Company A of the 1306th Engineer General Service Regiment. Because his work at the Warren Company was considered essential war service, Reyno could have, perhaps, continued working Stateside and avoided combat duty. But, as he told his family, since his only brother had been drafted he felt that he needed to go to war too. While serving, he often told of his surprise with what it meant to be a combat engineer. "I thought I would be designing things. The closest thing to engineering that I ever saw was the end of a D handled shovel!"

With his army buddies, he built bridges across the rivers in Belgium, France and Germany, and was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge. Later, he served in the Philippines, and in the Japan Occupation Forces after the cessation of hostilities there. He was one of the few Barrow County veterans who served in both major theaters of war. In 2015, Reyno was recognized for his World War II service when he was awarded the Legion d'Honeur Medal by the President of France, at a ceremony in Atlanta.
Upon returning from the war, Reyno used his GI Bill benefits to enter the University of Georgia, in 1946, majoring in agriculture. He graduated in1948. While at UGA, he was a member of Alpha Zeta Agriculture Honor Society.

Also, while at Georgia, Reyno met the love of his life, Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Blanton, of Talbotton, Ga. They met in 1946, married in June, 1950, and were together for more than 65 years until Betty passed away in January, 2016.

The couple began their life together in Vienna, Ga., where Reyno was with the Farmers' Home Administration and Betty worked for the Department of Public Welfare (now DFACS). Sons Reyno B. (1955) and Ben (1958) were born in Vienna.

In 1959, the family moved to Winder, and in 1961, to their farm in Bethlehem. In 1962, son Lewis came along to complete the family.

In Winder, Reyno worked for North Georgia Production Credit Association, before entering the Real Estate business in Monroe and Winder, finally partnering with his friend H. M. Bramlett, Sr. in Petree, Bramlett & Associates. Around 1980, Reyno retired from his real estate firm, and fulfilled his life's ambition of owning a working farm. With the help of son Ben, he operated Petree and Co. Farms, raising cattle and chickens for most of the next 20 years.

With his family, Reyno attended Winder First United Methodist Church, where he was active in the Men's Club and the W. Y. Smith Sunday School Class. He enjoyed making the muscadine jelly for the Men's Club's annual Ham and Eggs Supper, a chore he happily took on for many years. Today, others make the jelly, but they still use Reyno's recipe.
He was a past president and a member for more than 50 years, of the Winder Lions Club. He was also a member of the local posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Reyno was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Lewis Petree of Macon, and by several cousins.

Survivors include his sons, Reyno Blanton Petree (Leila), Tucker, Benjamin Russell Petree (Kenda), Bethlehem, and Dr. Lewis Holden Petree (Ellen), Winder; grandchildren, Robert Russell Petree, Bethlehem, Holden Ealy Petree, Athens, and Margaret Elizabeth Petree, Augusta; and step-grandson, Kelly Michael Bass, (Nicki), Azle, Texas; together with cousin, Mrs. Edith L. Bennett, Lake Oconee; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 20, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 21, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Haney officiating.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to The Winder First Methodist Church, 280 North Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.

Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com

DANIELSVILLE - Lucy Brooke Anglin, 17, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Robbie Lee Anglin and Connie Lord Anglin. Lucy enjoyed singing and dancing. She touched the lives of many and will be remembered for her contagious smile. Lucy is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lucy B. Anglin and her maternal grandfather, David Lord.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her siblings, Cody Anglin (Taylor), Shelby Anglin (Tenryn Linston), Neah Wells (Ricky); grandparents, Mary Lord and Willie and Beth Anglin; nieces and nephews, Lee Wells, Addisyn Wells, Lake Lynn Linston, Tenley Linston and Braylee Anglin; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 20, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel. Interment will follow at Macedonia Holiness Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ethan Allen, Josh Graham, Chris Horne, Dusty Horne, Jarred Lord, Isaiah Sorrow, Dylan Street and Joey West. The family will receive friends Friday, October 19, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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ATHENS - Nettie Childs Bradshaw, 81, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018.

A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Bradshaw was the daughter of the late James Willie Childs and Lenora Hendrix Childs. She was a resident of Brookside Senior Living in Commerce for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Bradshaw; brothers, Otis Childs, Frank Childs, James Raymond Childs; and sister, Frances Maddox.

Survivors include children, Robin Lenora Jennings, Jefferson, Rick Bradshaw, Athens, James Scott Bradshaw (Chae Im), Dayton, Ohio, and Susanne Jones (Chris), Hull; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m., prior to the service at Bernstein Funeral Home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com

William Kenneth "Ken" Smith passed away Friday morning, October 12, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospice, in the presence of his daughter Kimbra Smith and niece Debby Powell.

Born in Oglethorpe County Georgia, February 19, 1939, he was the son of the late George William Smith and Beulah McClain Smith. Ken attended Oglethorpe County High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a civilian contractor and worked with the United States Marines in Vietnam. He worked for Honeywell in Pinellas County, Fla., Litton Industries, and several forestry-related companies servicing and updating their computerized sawmill scanners. Ken was a member of the American Legion, James T. Rayle Post 123, AMVETS Post 10, OTHG - Over The Hill Gang, Sandy Cross Volunteer Fire Department, and Oglethorpe County Senior Center. He regularly played bridge at the senior center and with other friends throughout Oglethorpe County. Ken also played poker with several longtime friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his sister Anita Harris and George "Mickey" Smith, both of Oglethorpe County.

Survivors include a daughter, Kimbra Smith and grandson Josh Seip, Colbert; sister, Joyce Stevens, and brother-in-law Charles "Penny" Harris, Oglethorpe County. Ken was a loved, well-respected man, and will be missed by many.

A memorial service will be at Lord and Stephens, East on Saturday, October 20, at 10 a.m., followed by a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Sandy Cross Church Cemetery in Sandy Cross, Ga.

Come as you are.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com"

COLBERT - Theodore W. "Ted" Osborne, 87, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of the late Steve W. Osborne and Charlsey Fincher Osborne. Ted was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the United Church of God. He owned and operated Osborne Sign Company for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Morris Osborne; one brother, Steve Osborne; and one sister, Charlsey Buruss.

Survivors include his son, Jim Osborne and his wife, Wendy; two grandchildren, Jared H. Osborne and Jessica L. Osborne; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel. Interment will follow at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

HOSCHTON - Thomas Patrick "Tom" Whitehead, 66, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Mr. Whitehead was born in Atlanta, the son of the late Charles and Betty Yarborgh Whitehead. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. He loved bluegrass music, was a member of the Southeastern Bluegrass Association, and a member of Holly Springs United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Cryar Whitehead; son, Shawn Whitehead and wife Becki, Flagstaff, Ariz.; grandchildren, Austin and Kaitlyn Whitehead, Flagstaff, Ariz.; brother, Mike Whitehead, Panama City, Fla.; sister, Catherine Rogers, Cameron, N.C.; and honorary brothers, Bob Glaze and Mark Shaw.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, October 19, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hollins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the service.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com