Elmyra P Chafin
May 16, 2013
Mrs. Elmyra Patterson Chafin, 94, lifelong resident of Washington and the third daughter of Frazier and Susie Mary Newsome Patterson of the Metasville community died on May 16, 2013 at Wills Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Austin ‘Bill’ K. Chafin and six siblings, Louise Gaines, Erlene Jones, Ulee Long, Herbert Patterson,...
Patricia 'Patsy' Epps
May 12, 2013
Mrs. Lila Patricia ‘Patsy’ Seymour Epps, 70, of Tignall, died May 12, 2013 in Wills Memorial Hospital.A native of Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Fulton and Lila Ruth Barrett Seymour and the widow of William Epps.She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Seymour.Mrs. Epps was a retired nurse’s aide and a member...
Thelma Faver
May 7, 2013
Mrs. Thelma Parris Faver, 85, of Rayle, died May 7, 2013 at her daughter’s home.A native of McCaysville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Noah Osbin and Myrtle Teague Parris and the widow of Wyatte Rayle Faver.She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 9th at 2:00pm in Sardis...
Shirley Rimes
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Reagin Rimes, 76, of Madison, Georgia, died May 5, 2013 at her home.She was a native of Decatur, GA, the daughter of the late Barnard Hayden and Dinah Reagin.Mrs. Rimes had worked with the public many years including managing a truck stop and cashiering at the Atlanta Airport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis LeRoy Rimes...
Helen Granade Woodbury
Apr 20, 2013
Helen Granade Woodbury passed away peacefully April 20,2013.Helen was born May 22, 1923 to Samuel Welcome Granade and Annie Cofer Granade in Washington, GA.She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Washington High School.Afterreceiving an associate degree in education from G.S.C.W., Helen began her teaching career in Dalton, GA.She was a life-long teacher and learner.She returned to college and was...
Lila H Edwards
Apr 17, 2013
Mrs. Mary Lila Hardy Edwards, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Quiet Oaks Nursing Home.A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Anna Liza Taylor Hardy.She was the widow of Emmett “Dock” Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was co-proprietor with her husband of Edwards Nursery and Landscaping.She was a member of First Baptist...
Eunice Mansfield
Apr 16, 2013
Mrs. Berta Eunice Paschall Mansfield, 89, of Washington, died April 16, 2013 in Washington Manor.A native of Metasville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Horace and Berta Thornton Paschall and the widow of Clifford Hester Mansfield.She was also preceded in death by eight siblings.Mrs. Mansfield was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Washington. Graveside...
Jonathon Scott Sutton
Apr 13, 2013
Jonathon Sutton Jonathon Scott Sutton, 55, of Okaloosa County Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 13th. He was born to the late James and Vida Sutton on March 8th, 1958 in Pensacola, FL. Jonathon married Susan Sutton in 1979. Together they faithfully raised seven children. Jonathon worked for Tybrin Corporation on Eglin Air Force Base for 20 years, and is...
Samuel W. Ray
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Samuel W. Ray, 91, of Washington, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Wills Memorial Hospital.A native of Washington, Georgia, he was the son of the late Timothy and Rosebud Ivey Ray.He was also preceded in death by his son, Samuel Wedford ‘Buddy’ Ray.Mr. Ray was a retired truck driver for Wilkes Mill and Feed.He was of the Presbyterian faith,...
Lou Ann Brown
Apr 10, 2013
Mrs. Lou Ann Brown, 58, of Rayle, died April 10, 2013 in Harbor Grace Hospice.A native of Taylorsville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Solomon and Katherine Hudgens Brown. She was a dance instructor for over thirty years and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13th...
Tommy Short
Apr 8, 2013
Mr. Thomas Marvin Short, Sr., 73, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died Monday, April 8, 2013 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, North Carolina.A native of Rayle, Georgia, he was the son of the late, James and Lucyle Boatwright Short.Mr. Short was a graduate of Georgia Tech and was retired as District Director of the Jacksonville Small Business Administration.He grew up in...
Ernest Clark
Apr 7, 2013
Mr. Ernest Robert ‘Tubby’ Clark, 67, of Tignall died April 7, 2013 at home.He was a native of Asheville, North Carolina and the son of the late, Willis and Mary Frances Deitz Clark.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Everette Clark.Mr. Clark was retired from construction work and a member of Fishing Creek Baptist...
Margie Nell Hubbard
Apr 2, 2013
Mrs. Margie Nell McElhannon Hubbard, 70, died April 2, 2013 at her daughter’s home.A native of Lexington, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Whittington McElhannon.She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland Hubbard and son-in-law, Larry Davis.Mrs. Hubbard was a retired machine operator in the textile industry and a member of The...
Mary Suzette Kopecky
Apr 1, 2013
Mrs. Mary Suzette Nash Kopecky, 78, of Washington, died Monday, April 1, 2013 in University Hospital.A native of Washington, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas and Frances Dillard Nash.Mrs. Kopecky, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Wesleyan, was a retired Psychometrist and a member of First United Methodist Church.She was a member...
Carl Adcock
Mar 30, 2013
Mr. Carl Adcock, 89, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday March 30, 2013.Mr. Adcock was born in Turin, Georgia on April 6, 1923 and was the son of the late Jarvey Dale and Mary Kate Hunter Adcock.Mr. Adcock retired as Executive Vice President of First Federal Savings and Loan.He...
Grace Mathis Beazley
Mar 29, 2013
Mrs. Grace Allen Mathis Beazley’s earthly life ended on March 29, 2013.She was born on January 12, 1916 and lived most of her life in the Carters Grove community of Taliaferro County.Her parents were the late Walter Albion Mathis and Sallie Winnie Edwards Mathis.Mrs. Beazley was one of seven children. She attended grammar school at Lineville, Tyrone and Carters Grove...
Edward V. Harris
Mar 28, 2013
Mr. Edward Verner Harris, 62, of Atlanta, died March 28, 2013 in Hospice Atlanta.A native of Washington, Georgia, he was the son of the late FosterVerner and Anne Allen Harris.Mr. Harris received his Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 1973 and a Masters from Georgia State University.He was self-employed as a Certified Public Accountant and Computer...
Mary Agnes Bridges
Mar 28, 2013
Mrs. Mary Agnes Pitts Bridges, 78, of Washington, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes.A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Marcus Walter and Ruby Lee Bell Pitts.Mrs. Bridges was a member of Tignall Baptist Church and was retired from Belk’s. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, March 30th at 2:00pm in...
Grace Conly
Mar 23, 2013
Mrs. Grace Wheeler Conly, 70, of Washington, died March 23, 2013 in Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Lester Irving and Sarah Isabell Davis Wheeler and the widow of James Robert Conly.Mrs. Conly was retired from Bell South. Survivors include two daughters, Kris Scheets, of Washington and Kelli Bailey and...
