OBITUARIES

Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild

Died Nov. 3, 2012

Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild, age 87 of Griffin, passed away Saturday Nov. 3, 2012, at her residence following complications from a stroke.

June and her husband Loren were owners of Williamstown Welding in Williamstown, Ma., for several years. After selling that business, they bought a small dairy farm in Peru, Ma. June enjoyed many years there until selling the farm and retiring in Griffin, Ga., in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her husband Loren E. Guild Sr., brother Adolf “Jack” Geoffrion, sisters Lorraine “Aunt Cutie” Brown, Angeline “Aunt Bunny” Wells and son Wilfred E. Guild.

Survivors include son Alvin L. and wife Margaret A. Guild, son Loren E. Jr. and wife Cynthia Guild, daughter June Rose and husband David Murray; daughter in law Janice Letson; brother in law Gordon Guild. Other survivors include grandchildren, Christine Armstrong, Margaret Husky, Alvin Guild, Jr., Yvonne Guild, Annette White, Andrea Howard, Janice Powell, D. Israel Murray, Leahan Murray, Amber Guild, Loren Guild, III as well as 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A special niece Janice Pratt and nephew Clifford “Johnny” Geoffrion as well as good friends, Marvin Guth, the Bell family and Rivest family who affectionately called her “Nanny.”

June gave her heart to Jesus in 1966 and lived a life of sharing God’s Word with all that came in contact with her. She spent countless hours studying the Bible and counseling people in need. She attended Harvest Temple, now Center Point Church in Griffin until her health declined.

Memorial services for Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jean Ellington

May 15, 1926 - Nov. 4, 2012

Griffin resident

Mrs. Jean Ellington, age 86, of Griffin, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.

Mrs. Ellington was born May 15, 1926 to the late James David and Mary Eugene Hardy Harcrowe. She was a member of the Griffin Alliance Church. She was preceded in death by siblings, Johnny Harcrowe, Rudith Glenn Harcrowe, Ivilyn Jackson and Opal Rainey.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, E.O. “Skeet” Ellington of Griffin; sister-in-law, Diane Ellington of Conyers; daughters & son-in-law, JoAnne & David Herndon of Atlanta, Cindy McNally of Olympia, Wa., and sister, Jimmie Robinson of Griffin.

A private family service will be held.

To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Neal David Sword Sr.

Oct. 14, 1931 - Nov. 1, 2012

Mr. Neal David Sword Sr., “Big Red,” age 81 of Morrow, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at the Henry Medical Center.

Mr. Sword was born on Oct. 14, 1931, in Upper Darby, Pa. He was the son of the late William Thomas Sword and Edna Neeley Sword. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Sword was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was known for his great sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Maxwell-Sword, son and daughter-in-law, Neal D. Sword Jr. and Genia, William M. Sword and Judith; step-children and spouses, Vicki Maxwell-Bustillos and Dante, Janet Howard and Tye, Paula Golden and Keith, Alan Maxwell and Beverly, Anthony Maxwell and Mitzi; 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mr. Neal David Sword Sr. will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Triangle Down Syndrome Network, P.O. Box 37305, Raleigh, N.C. 27627 in memory of Mr. Sword.

To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mamie H. Smith

Oct, 2, 1936 – Nov. 3, 2012



Mrs. Mamie Jo Harrington Smith, age 76, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012.

Mrs. Smith was born on Oct. 2, 1936 in Griffin, Ga. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Harrington and Lula Mae Harrington; and husband, Julian Eddie Smith. Mrs. Smith was retired from Thomaston Mills. Mrs. Smith was past president for the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and the American Legion.

Survivors include children, Danny and Linda A. Smith, Craig Smith, Julie and Jesse Fisher, Carol and Denny Lusk; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Smith will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Rev. John Nance will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, was in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com

DEATH NOTICES

Mrs. Ruby Brown, 81, of 4015 Covington Hwy #Z-3, Decatur, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3. Burden’s Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements. 678-603-1666.

Mrs. Shirley Blanchard, age 53 of McCaysville, Ga., formerly of Griffin, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at her residence. A complete list of survivors and service arrangements will be announced later by Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, Ga. 770-229-4994. www.haistenmccullough.com.

Mr. Jeffrey Lawrence passed Friday, Nov, 2, 2012. Watkins Funeral Home - Griffin Chapel, 426 Melrose Ave., Griffin, in charge of arrangements. 770-229-0803, www.watkinsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Coach A. Russell Gray, age 75, of Milner, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Funeral services for Coach Gray will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Landham will officiate. Friends may visit the family following the services. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Thomas Blake Stallings, age 22 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Blake Stallings will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Rev. Rusty Griffith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Special Education Program at Spalding High School, 433 Wilson Road, Griffin, GA 30224. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.