Mrs. Mildred Lacy Rhodes

March 7, 1928—Feb. 4, 2013

Griffin resident



Mrs. Mildred Lacy Rhodes, age 84 of Griffin, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.

Mrs. Rhodes was born on March 7, 1928 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Newton Lacy, Sr. and Lillie Shaw Lacy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Newton Lacy, Jr. and two husbands, James Gatlin and Ted Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes worked for many years as a unit secretary at Spalding County Hospital and an additional 15 years as receptionist at the Spalding County Courthouse, where she retired in 1996. She was an avid gardener and reader.

Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Jones; granddaughter, Heidi Hildreth and her husband, Kevin; and two great-grandchildren, Tristan and Stella Hildreth, all of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

A memorial service is being planned by the family. Donations in memory of Mrs. Rhodes may be made to the American Cancer Society, 301 Kelly Dr., Ste 3, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

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



Mrs. Opal K. Mobley

Oct. 6, 1928—Feb. 4, 2013

Griffin resident



Mrs. Opal Key Mobley, 84 of Griffin, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.

Mrs. Mobley was born in Carrollton, Georgia on October 6, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester Key and Lona Mae Smith Key-Phillip; husband, Hollen Shelby Mobley; son, Hollen Michael Mobley. Mrs. Mobley was a member of Highland United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children, Lona Grant and husband, Keith of McDonough, Carey Lynn Mobley of Athens, James Shelby Mobley and wife, Georganne of Fayetteville; also surviving are seven grandchildren, April Lewis of Griffin, Carey Mobley of Maryville, TN, Amy LaPlume of Kennesaw, Holly Barnes of Dallas, Russ Grant of McDonough, Kyle Mobley of Fayetteville, and Katelyn Mobley of Fayetteville; and six great grandchildren Peyton Lewis, Grant Lewis, Gabriel Lewis, Clair Mobley, Shelby Mobley, and Nathaniel LaPlume; sister, Betty Williamson of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mrs. Opal K. Mobley will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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

Mr. Robert Lee Brewer

Feb. 23, 1929—Feb. 5, 2013

Griffin resident



Mr. Robert Lee Brewer, age 84, of Griffin Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Brewer was born in Knoxville, TN on February 23, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Brewer; wife, Ruby Brewer; son, J.R. Brewer; great grandchildren, Aislyn Cinnamon, Stephen Smith. Mr. Brewer was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Brenda and Bob Smith, Johnny and Virginia Cinnamon, Jenny and Mike Comstock, Bobby and Dot Forrester, Ann Harris and fiancé Ronnie, Billy and Kelley Cinnamon, Danny and Becky Brewer; grandchildren, Elizabeth, A.J., Ruby, Rosie, Heather, Tony, Stephen, Jonathan, Timothy, Christopher, Joel, Chris, Kyle, Tasha, Robbie, Christina, Billy, Danny, Randy, Pam, William, Tiffany, Phillip; several great grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Robert Lee Brewer will be on Thursday, February 7, 2013 and Friday, February 8, 2013 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00am in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, GA.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin, Georgia. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com

TSGT Charles Lee Jamerson, USAF (Ret)

March 18, 1935—Feb. 4, 2013

Milner resident

TSGT Charles Lee Jamerson, USAF (Ret), 77, of Milner passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 in a Macon Healthcare facility. “Shot” was born on March 18, 1935 in Wahalla, S.C. to the late Mr. William Andrew Jamerson and the late Mrs. Alma Jean Crowe Jamerson. Throughout his life, TSGT Jamerson was a loyal and loving brother to his family in western North Carolina. He always held close to his heart the values that he had gained growing up, including the importance of commitment, love of God and Country, Concern for others, and the love of his family and friends.

Mr. Jamerson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1953. As flight dngineer aboard a C-130, he spent most of his career transporting supplies, equipment, and soldiers in and out of Vietnam. He often commented that he had the distinct honor of bringing home our heroes who had made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. He would say that it was humbling to have the privilege of returning that most precious cargo to their loved ones. The task was especially personal for him, as he had a brother shot down over Laos, whom still remains listed as MIA.

After serving his country for 20 years, he retired in 1973 and joined the Barnesville Fire Department, where he ended another 20- year career as fire chief for the City of Barnesville. Rounding out his life’s work of public service, he then served as a park ranger for the Girl Scouts in Lizella.

His sense of humor and optimistic spirit enabled him to battle heart disease for 10 years, spending quality time with his brothers, either hunting in Georgia or ice fishing in Indiana. His passion for hunting brought he and his brothers together for more than 30 years. Described by a close friend as hands down the most genuine person one could ever meet, Jamerson loved with obvious sincerity and was loved in return by countless friends and beloved family who now grieve his passing.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Vivian Jamerson of Milner; a daughter, Marquita Jamerson Orr (and Bryant) of Anderson, S.C.; a son, Todd Lee Jamerson (and Shelly Wright) of Griffin; seven grandchildren, Thomas Jamerson Martin, Jennifer Martin Combs, Amanda Dawn Jamerson, Jesi Ray Hickman, Aaron Lee Jamerson, Bryant Theofilos Orr, and Melissa Ann Orr; three great-grandchildren, Blake Martin, Kendrick Jamerson, and Danikah Hickman; two brothers, William Jamerson of Walton, Ind., and Robert Lynn Jamerson of Rosman, N.C.; seven sisters, Brenda Jamerson Mahoney of Rosman, N.C., Mildred J. Rogers of Brevard, N.C., Ruth Jamerson Akins of Brevard, N.C., Shirley Jamerson Ash of Pisgah Forest, N.C., Janet Jamerson Ponder of Pinrose, N.C., Sylvia Rogers of Greenville, N.C., and Ophelia Jamerson of Wahalla, S.C.; and numerous other relatives also survive.

Funeral Services for TSGT Charles Lee Jamerson, USAF (Ret), will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow with full military honors in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb.6, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.

Those who wish may view the memorial page and sign the guest book online at www.williamsfh.net

Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. 770-358-1678

Mrs. Judy T. Watts

March 28, 1958—Feb. 4, 2013

Jackson resident



Mrs. Judy T. Watts, age 54 of Jackson, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Southern Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Watts was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 28, 1958. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Thrower, son Christopher Yeoman. She attended The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Barnesville.

Survivors include husband, Steve Watts; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Gene Nasworthy; grandchildren, Marcus Thrower, Xander Nasworthy, Conner Nasworthy, her mother, Lucille Thrower; sisters, Ann Watts and Linda Howard; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mrs. Judy T. watts will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens.

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



DEATH NOTICES

Funeral services for Ms. Katherine Askin will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 at 12 p.m. at Eighth Street Baptist with Pastor A. Lucas. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The cortege is asked to assemble no later than 12:30 p.m. at 719 E. Tinsley St. The family will received friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Eighth Street Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home of Pike is in charge or arr. 770-567-3004.

Ms. Anita Harps Etheridge, 60, of 125 Hammerhawk Road, Griffin, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at her residence. Funeral will be Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Eighth Street Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Pastor Antoine Lucas will officiate and Minister Alfred Jester will render the euology. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Public viewing will be at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at 2:15 p.m. from the residence. McDowell’s Funeral Home, Inc., 305 N. Hill St., Griffin. www.mcdowellfuneralhome.org

Ms. Annie Lois Rasaw Stroud, 67, of Griffin, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. in the new section of Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Janet Ware will offer the eulogy. Heritage Funeral Home 1512 Williamson Rd. Griffin, GA 30224 is in charge of arrangements. www.heritagefhgriffin.com

April Shannon Rose, age 43 of Griffin, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at her residence after an extended Illness.

A memorial service will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Winfred Dixson will officiate. Friends may visit the family following the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that contributions be made to Angels of Eternal Hope, 732 W Taylor St. Griffin, GA, 30223-2720 in memory of April. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Thompson Pass, age 92 of Rossville, Georgia formerly of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Edna T. Pass will be on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm and Friday, February 8, 2013 from 10:00 am until the hour of service at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Chris Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin is in charge of arrangements. www-conner-westburyfuneralhome.com

Rose Myree Thomas Johns, of Griffin, Georgia, died Sunday, February 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer and a short illness. She was 60 years old. Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:00 am at Griffin First United Methodist Church. The Reverend Kevin Lobello, Dr. Dan Brown and the Reverend Geoff Grubbs will officiate. Rose had a life-long love of flowers and their beauty and requested her memorial service reflect that love. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com