Mr. Robert Philip Housman

March 31, 1949—Dec. 2, 2012

Thomaston resident

Mr. Robert Philip Housman, 63, of Thomaston, died Dec. 2, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Housman was born on March 31, 1949 in New York City to Florence Eileen Keehn and the late Philip Housman. He was employed with Thomaston Mills, where he worked as a warehouse supervisor for 13 years and also worked at Walmart in the distribution center. Mr. Housman served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, being stationed in Germany. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Housman was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Philip Housman, and sister, Mrs. Vivian Wright.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Suzanne S. Housman, of Thomaston; daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Renee and Jason Daniel, of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Robert and Lisa Housman Jr., of Zebulon; Mr. Erick and Kate Housman, of Quantico, Va.; mother, Mrs. Florence Eileen Keehn, of Long Island, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. from Mt. View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 from 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the famiy has requested that donations be made to S.U.P.P.O.R.T. at 108 E. Gordon St., Thomaston, GA 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Eugene A. Potter Sr.

Oct.18, 1946—Dec. 3, 2012

Griffin resident

Mr. Eugene Arthur Potter, Sr., age 66 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Potter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 18, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Potter and Lillian Luedke Potter. Mr. Potter was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam, and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Potter; sons and daughters-in-law, Artie and Kim Potter, Todd and Megan Potter; grandchildren, Sam, Jeremy, Ansley, Talbot, Constance and Elliott; sister, Gail P. Hollis; brother, Greg Potter; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mr. Eugene A. Potter, Sr. will be on Tuesday, December 4, 20012 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation, funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel at 3:00pm. Dr. Bill Hardee and Chaplain Winfred Dixon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Benevolence Fund, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 908, Griffin, GA 30224 in memory of Mr. Potter.

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

Mrs. Ruby Ruth Nations

Aug. 12, 1926—Dec. 2, 2012

Griffin resident

Mrs. Ruby Ruth Nations, age 86 of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Spalding Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Nations was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 12, 1926. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob Nations and Nellie Black Nations.

Mrs. Nations’ children, Margie Britt deceased, survivors, Mary Knight, Phyllis Bolt, Ronnie Ratley and Gary Ratley; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Ruby Ruth Nations will be Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation, funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel at 6:00pm.

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

Mr. Shannon Lamar Lewis

Nov. 12, 1975—Dec. 3, 2012

Griffin resident

Mr. Shannon Lamar Lewis, age 37 of Griffin, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012.

Mr. Lewis was born in Riverdale, Georgia on November 12, 1975. He is preceded in death by his father, John Douglas Lewis, Sr. He was employed with Benton Manor as the Maintenance Director. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Lewis; son, Wade Lewis; mother, Karen Lewis; sisters, Angie Watt and Kimberly Hammock King and husband Jesse; brother, John Lewis and wife Renee; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mr. Shannon Lewis will be on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Jerry Dorriety will officiate. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

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

DEATH NOTICES

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Stanley Russell, of Griffin, will be Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Divine Faith Ministries International, 9800 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro. Cortege will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 from noon-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. Wake service will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel, 163 North Ave., Jonesboro. 678-479-0806.

Mr. Eirvin Douglas “Hut” Owens, 90, of Milner, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 in a Sumter County healthcare facility. Funeral will be Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the service hour. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. www.williamsfh.net, 770-358-1678.

Mrs. Helen Phillips, of Griffin, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 404-241-5656.

Mrs. Nettie Mae Puckett, 80, of 1170 Teamon Road, Griffin, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Funeral will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at Mt. Calvary United Pentacostal Church. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Tuesday at the funeral home from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at 12:30 p.m. from the residence. McDowell’s Funeral Home,Inc., 305 N. Hill St., Griffin. www.mcdowellfuneralhome.org.

Mr. Gerald Lee Colton, 76, of Jackson, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Spalding Regional Hospital. It was Mr. Colton’s request to have a private family gathering. No formal services will be conducted. Arrangements by Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. Griffin, GA, 770-229-4994, www.haistenmccullough.com.

Mr. Willie Watson, 76, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Spalding Regional Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as information becomes available. Arrangements by Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. Griffin, GA, 770-229-4994, www.haistenmccullough.com.

Mrs. Annie M. Crafter (Brownlee) died Dec. 1, 2012. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Miller’s Family Mortuary, Inc. 770-228-4077.