Mr. Willard E. Snow

Feb. 26, 1925—Jan. 13, 2013

former Hampton resident



Mr. Willard Eugene Snow, 87, of Jonesboro, Ga., formerly of Hampton, Ga., passed away Sunday January 13, 2013 at 4:05 am.

Mr. Snow was a Navy Veteran of WW II and an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was the son of former Willard S. Snow and Clifford Vivian Bivins Snow of Jacksonville, Fla. He is also preceded in death by 1st wife Nell Elizabeth Adams, 2nd wife Frances Elizabeth Lee Snow and grandson, Trevor Brady Snow.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Sewell Snow; children of first wife, daughters, Debbie Clark, Linda Davis, Joan Snow; sons Robert Snow, daughter-in-law Debbie Noga Snow, John Snow, daughter-in-law Stacey Thurman Snow; grandchildren, James Kirk Rainwater, Stephanie Davis, Sean Davis, Brandon Snow, Lauren Snow; great granddaughter Laurel Rainwater; and nine stepchildren and their families.

Visitation for Mr. Willard E. Snow will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Berea Christian Church, 37 Woolsey Road, Hampton, GA 30228.

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



Mr. Bobby F. Vining

Jan. 9, 1935—Jan. 12, 2013

Griffin resident



Mr. Bobby F. Vining, 78, of Griffin, Ga., passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Vining was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 9, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Vining and Maggie R. Vining; his wife, Ruby Ann Simpkins Vining. He was a member of the West Sunny Side Community Church and was retired from Dry Storage Warehouse. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his daughter, Daye Reeves and husband Ricki; sons Bobby Vining and wife, Dianne, David Vining and wife Bunnie; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Rudene Menzie, Linda Banks, Sylvia Pitts, Ramona Fowler; brothers, Rudy Vining, Charles Vining, Earl Vining, Larry Vining and Terry Vining; best friends, Bobby and Patsy Clark; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12 noon at West Sunny Side Community Church. Reverend Billy Anderson and Reverend Hugh Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that a contribution be made in memory of Mr. Vining to West SunnySide Community Church, P. O. Box 121, Sunny Side, GA. 30284 or to Brightmoor Hospice, 3247 Newnan Rd., Griffin, GA. 30223. Mr. Vining will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the hour of service

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



Mr. Harry L. Cook

Oct. 23, 1942—Jan. 12, 2013

Griffin resident



Mr. Harry L. Cook, 70, of Griffin, Ga., passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Cook was born in Griffin, Georgia on October 23, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher Cook and Iona H. Cook. He was retired from Fashion Industries.

Survivors include sons, David Cook and wife Rachel, Richard Cook and wife Sue; daughter Pamela Perkins and husband Scotty; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Reverend Gene Walton will officiate. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

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



DEATH NOTICES



Ms. Sonia Nickum, 59, of 125 Marron Road, Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Southern Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by McDowell’s Funeral Home Inc., 305 N. Hill St., Griffin. www.mcdowellfuneralhome.org.

Mrs. Elaine Fox Schaffer, 65, of Senoia, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Piedmont-Newnan Hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Senoia City Cemetery. To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com. The Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jessie Kimble Stewart, 89, died on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Brightmoor Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin, was in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Lee Roy Spriggs, 68, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Lakeshore Manor in High Falls. The family will receive friends following the service. To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com. The Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Mattie L. Hightower Hutcherson, 59, of Riverdale, formerly of Griffin, died on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. The homegoing service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Greater St. Peter A.M.E., 9540 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro. Interment will be at Westwood Gardens, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin. R.W. Andrews Mortuary, 1832 Washington Road, East Point, is in charge of arrangements. 404-768-2544.

Mr. John G. Johnson, 50, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.heritagefhgriffin.com.

Celebration of life services for Mrs. Annie D. Jester, of Griffin, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at New Birth Fellowship of Praise Church, 1315 Lyndon Ave., Griffin. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, with family hour from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Watkins Funeral Home-Griffin Chapel Inc., 426 Melrose Ave., Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. 770-229-0803. www.watkinsfuneralhomeinc.com.