ALBANY — Mr. Bill Cheeks, 93, of 3430 Aristedes Rd., Albany died May 14, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday 1 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Reginald Swan, Pastor will officiate.
Mr. Cheeks was born July 14, 1914 in Albany. He attended Dougherty Co. Public Schools and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Deacon board and President of the Usher Board at Oak GRove Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Cheeks (Dee) of Miami, FL and Henry Cheeks (Carrie) of Albany, one daughter, Barbara Rouse (Charlie) of Albany, one sister, Irene Ross of Philadelphia, PA, 15 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren.
The remains of Mr. Cheeks will be in the church on Monday 12 noon until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home Albany 229/439-2262 Bonna Davis
ALBANY — Bonna Davis, 83 of Albany, died Friday, May 16, 2008 at her residence. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mathews Funeral Home Albany 229/435-5657 Albert L. Merrill
ALBANY — Albert L. Merrill, of Americus, formerly of Albany, GA died Friday, May 16, 2008. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mathews Funeral Home Albany 229/435-5657 Emma Mae Rice
ALBANY — Emma Mae Rice, 71, of Leesburg, GA died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mathews Funeral Home Albany 229/435-5657 Vera S. Barfield Ruis
ALBANY — Vera S. Barfield Ruis, 89, of 2823 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA died Thursday, May 15, 2008. The family is at the residence of Larry and Jan Ruis, 2431 Tarva Rd., Albany, GA 31721. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mathews Funeral Home Albany 229/435-5657 Ray Bozeman Autry
PELHAM — Ray Bozeman Autry, 82, of Hinsonton died May 15, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be Sunday 2 P.M. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Liberty Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Dr. Bobby Johns will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, 5-7 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be, W.E. Bozeman, Doug Adair, Joe McGalliard, Louie Autry, Danny Autry, and Joey Autry.
Ray Bozeman Autry was known for her many contributions to the county. She was a past board member of Mitchell Co. Hospital Authority and past board member of Mitchell Co. Hospital Foundation Capital Fund Raising Committee. Ms. Autry was past board member of the Mitchell Co. Dept. of Family and Children’s Services. Ms. Autry was a former member of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce and served on many of its committees. She was also a member of the William T. Flynt Chapter 303 order of the Easter Star. Ms. Autry was a former member of Pinecrest Country Club having served as President of the Pinecrest Ladies Club. Ray was an avid golfer, playing with teams and friends through out Southwest Georgia. She was involved in the Mitchell EMC Leaders Programs since it’s inception in 1951. She served as chairperson for the Mitchell Co. Leaders, being very active, supportive and loyal in her role. Her love for her the church, Hinsonton Baptist, was shown not only in her participation. but also thru her many generous gifts to enhance its beauty. Her late husband “Jimmy” was her first love. Next came her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. However, Ray always had time for her neighbors and friends from far and wide. She also loved to travel. She will be deeply missed by each person whose life she touched.
Ms. Ray was born January 10, 1926 in Mitchell Co. to the late William Elzie Bozeman and Lola Phillips. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hinsonton Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, J. E. Autry III and wife Dondra of Hinsonton and Hank and wife Phyllis of Hinsonton, daughter, Lola A. Whitfield and husband John of Hinsonton, eight grandchildren, Michelle A. Smith, Jimmy Autry IV, Jim Weathersby, Ashby Autry, Prentiss Autry, John “Whit” Whitfield, Jr., Autry Ray Whitfield and Kristen Whitfield, three great grandchildren, Worth Smith, Luke Smith and Ty Autry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Elzie Bozeman and Lola Phillips Bozeman, her husband, J.E. “Jimmy” Autry, Jr., brothers, Paul Bozeman and Willie Hill “Bo” Bozeman and sisters, Alma Bozeman, Azolene Bozeman and Margaret Adair.
Should you choose to make contributions please make them to the Liberty Hill Cemetery Fund C/O Hank Autry 101 Hinsonton Rd., Meigs, GA 31765. To share your deepest sympathies and fondest memories, sign the online register book at www.jamerson-braswell.com
Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Pelham 229/294-2661 Agnes Tyson Flowers
BAINBRIDGE — Agnes Tyson Flowers, 88, of Brinson, GA, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at Memorial Manor Nursing Home.
The memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008 at Brinson Baptist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at Brinson Baptist Church.
Ivey Funeral Home Bainbridge 229/246-3232 Walter A. Johnston
ORLANDO, FL — Walter A. Johnston, 47, passed away May 15, 2008 in Orlando, FL. Walter was born October 20, 1960 in Albany. A Disney cast member, working as a Finance Director in the Resort/Food & Beverage area for almost 16 years. He was a sports fanatic and especially enjoyed, golf, baseball and football.
He survived by his children, Casey, Victoria and Matthew Johnston and their mother, Ann Johnston of Orlando, FL; mother , June Johnston of Vienna; father, Bobby Joe Johnston (Betty) of Albany; brother, Joey Johnston also of Albany; niece, Morgan Johnston of Leesburg; uncles, Johnny Cumbus (Terri) of Vienna, Jimmy Cumbus (Betty) of Vienna, James Johnston (Sally) of Griffin and Thomas Johnston (Edna) of Macon; and a host of cousins and many friends.
A gathering for family and friends will be held Friday, May 16th from 6-8 PM. at Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17th at 11A.M. at the Delaney St. Baptist Church. Walter will be interred in Georgia.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1601 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32804.
Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.baldwinfairchild.com.
Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel Orlando, FL 407/277-6700 Gussie Pearl Jordan
RICHLAND — Gussie Pearl Jordan, 97, of Richland died May 12, 2008.
Funeral services will be Saturday 12 Noon at New St. Mark Baptist Church with interment in Parker Cemetery, Preston.
T.V. Williams Funeral Home Richland 229/887-3369 Claude Salter, Jr.
BLAKELY — We regret to announce the funeral of Claude Salter, Jr. who died May 9, 2008 in Miami, FL. Funeral services will today at the funeral home at 11 A.M. Burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Peoples Funeral Blakely 229/723-3546