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Herman L. “Doc” Morgan
Mr. Herman L. “Doc” Morgan, 68, of Lake Park died Friday, June 11, 2004 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta.
Services were held at the Pinetta Baptist Church, Irwin County on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Tommy Land, Jr. and Rev. Jeff Wells officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery.
Music was provided by the Gospel Echoes, Doc and Ruth Cantrell, Wade and Beth Watson.
Pallbearers were Robert Brooks, Earl Gibbs, Reggie Gibbs, Tommy Tucker, Rev. Virgil Purvis, Roy Brooks and Randolph Gibbs.
Mr. Morgan was born April 11, 1936 in Irwin County, son of the late Louise Gibbs Chaney. Mr. Morgan was a retired employee of the Bell South Telephone Company with 35 years of service, having worked in Macon, Albany, Valdosta and Atlanta. He was a member of th Pioneers of America, River Bend Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran having been stationed in the Panama Canal.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Morgan, of Valdosta; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Brian Burkhardt of Valdosta and two granddaughters, Krista Plair and Amber Burkhardt, both of Valdosta.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clara Mae Gray
Ms. Clara Mae Gray, 73, of Irwinville died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Tift Health Care, Tifton.
Graveside services were held at Omega Cemetery on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Derrell Hampton officiating.
Ms. Gray was born August 30, 1930, daughter of the late Roy Taft Gray and Sally Flournoy Gray and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Gray and Roy Gray, Jr. and one sister, Laverne G. Miller. She lived in Irwinville for the past two years and was a former resident of Omega and Ashburn. Ms. Gray was a homemaker and a member of Omega Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Willis Terrell of Irwinville; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Horace E. Pearman
Mr. Horace E. Pearman of Chula died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was 81.
Mr. Pearman was born August 19, 1922 in Tift County, son of the late Elbert Pearman and Viola Bass Pearman.
Mr. Pearman was a farmer and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Services were held Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at Chapel Bowen Donaldson, with Rev. Larry Layfield and Dan Taylor officiating. Interment was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nathan Pearman, Steffen Pearman, Clay Pate, Steve Pearman, Joe Grasser, Murray Roberson, Winfred Roberson and Billy Carter.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Veale Pearman; sons, Leroy (Carole) Pearman of Winter Springs, FL; Elton (Glenda) Pearman of Chula; daughter, Sandra (Dan) Taylor of Nashville; brothers, Frank Pearman of Chula and Lamar Pearman of Tifton; sisters, Vera Mae Goodman of Chula; four grandchildren, Becky Taylor, Christa (Clay) Pate, Nathan Pearman, Steffen (Heather) Pearman and one great-grandchild, Abigail Pearman.
Bowen-Donaldson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Butler Crumley
Mrs. Hazel Butler Crumley of Omega died Friday, June 11, 2004 at her residence. She was 81.
Mrs. Crumley was born October 19, 1922 in Omega, daughter of the late William J. “Billy” Butler and Susie Stone Butler.
A lifetime resident of Omega, Mrs. Crumley was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A life member of Union Grove Church of God, she was a former Sunday School teacher and long-time choir member at Union Grove Church of God.
Services were held at Union Grove Church of God in Eldorado on Sunday, June 13 at 3 p.m., with Rev. Joseph L. Crumley, Rev. Ray Dawson and Rev. H. T. Dorman officiating.
Interment was held in Union Grove Church of God Cemetery.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Sanctuary Sunday School class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Crumley and three brothers, James, Curtis and W. T. Butler.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Betty Sue Crumley, Jerry and Patsy Crumley and Gary and Tonya Crumley, all of Omega and Jimmy and Shirley Crumley of Bainbridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Farris Thompson of Waterloo and Bonnie and John Overman of Omega; brother, Gene Butler of Tifton and sister and brother-in-law, Billie Ruth and Tate Griffis of Omega; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors - Tiftarea Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Jackie Phillips
Mr. Jackie Phillips, 68, of Irwinville, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
Services will be held Wednesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. at the Ocilla Church of God, with Rev. Clayton Dowd, Rev. Matthew Rowell and Rev. Sonny Pate officiating. Interment will follow in the Irwinville Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips’ grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: Lance, Corey, Chase, Scott, Austin, Ty and Olivia Phillips, Stephen McMillan, Shawn and Jacob Edwards, Kelsie, William and Roger Yawn, Jr.
Mr. Phillips was born December 10, 1935 in Irwin County, son of the late Charles Oliver Phillips and Stella Lee Phillips, He lived in the community all of his life. Mr. Phillips was a farmer, a former employee of Modern Fibers, Georgia Forestry Department and retired a supervisor for Shaw Industries after 28 years. He was a member of the Ocilla Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Bertie C. Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Johnnie F. Phillips of Irwinville; four children, Charles Phillips of Irwinville, Clint Phillips of Mystic, Shannon Yawn of Irwinville and Lee Phillips of Ocilla; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Bettye Singletary of Irwinville; four brothers, Billy Phillips, Jerry Hancock and Johnny Hancock, all of Irwinville and Jimmy Hancock of Gray.
Paulk Funeral Home was n charge of arrangements.

Ann W. Smith
Mrs. Ann W. Smith, 66, of Ben Hill County died Friday, June 4, 2004 at her residence.
Services were held at Prospect Baptist Church, Ben Hill County Monday, June 7 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Harris Johnson officiating. Interment was held in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born July 27, 1937 in Cook County, daughter of the late Herbert and Bertie Pruitt Weeks. She had lived in Ben Hill County since 1973 from Atlanta. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a former employee of Southern Bell Telephone in Atlanta. She was a 1955 graduate of Coffee County High School, a member of Prospect Baptist Church and a former member of Defore Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Mrs. Smith also sang with the Gospel Servants.
Survivors include her husband, Roscoe C. Smith of Fitzgerald; son and daughter-in-law, David and Brenda Smith of Douglas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one sister, Bertha Hancock of Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Lamar Weeks.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Robert D. McDaniel
Mr. Robert D. McDaniel, 59, of Fitzgerald died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at his home.
Memorial services were held at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, Fitzgerald on Monday, June 7 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Charlie Wilson officiating.
Mr. McDaniel was born July 27, 1944 in Fitzgerald, son of Martha Lee Branch McDaniel and the late Robert F. McDaniel. He had lived in the community most of his life. He was a farmer, carpenter and mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Janace W. McDaniel of Fitzgerald; two daughters, Theo Harrison of Fitzgerald and Marie Woods of Ocilla; mother, Martha Lee Branch McDaniel; four grandchildren; four brothers, David McDaniel, Buddy McDaniel, James McDaniel and Albert McDaniel; three sisters, Suzie Markham, Missy McDaniel and Irene McKown.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Angela Harbin
Ms. Mary Angela Harbin, 65, of Tifton died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Tift Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors on Wednesday, June 9 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Eddie Allen officiating. Interment will be in Mystic Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for one hour before the service.
Ms. Harbin was born September 4, 1938 in Quincy, FL, daughter of the late Charles W. Harbin, Sr. and Tishie Nettles Harbin.
A longtime resident of Tift County, Ms. Harbin was owner of Harbin Bookkeeping and formerly held the office of Secretary for the Georgia Association of Public Accountants. She was a member of 4th Street Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Survivors include one brother, C. W. Harbin, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL and one sister, Faye Summerford of Jacksonville, FL; close friends, Wanda Conger and James Terry, both of Tifton and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors ? Tiftarea Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Charles O. Lashley
Mr. Charles O. Lashley, 72, of Irwin County, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas.
Services will be held Wednesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, Ocilla. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery , Ben Hill County.
Mr. Lashley was born April 21, 1932 in Grady County to the late Charlie Benjamin and Chestie Spearman Lashley. He was a former resident of Americus, Coffee County and Fitzgerald. He was a former Dairy Farmer and Motor Grader Operator for the Ben Hill County and Coffee County Road Departments. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Lashley is survived by two step-daughters: Angie Burkett, West Green, and Scarlett Paro, Conway, SC; nieces and nephews: Bonnie Turner, Peggy Giddens, Ruth Swieczkowski, all of Fitzgerald, Windell O’Neal and William O’Neal, both of Ocilla, Elbert O’Neal, Milledgeville, Marsha Parker, Flowery Branch, Sandra Collins, Clayton, NC, Dennis Pitts, Monticello, FL and Frankie Pitts, Wauchula, FL; cousin: Glenn Lashley, Valdosta: ten step-grandchildren, nineteen step-great grandchildren and six step-great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Nipper Lashley and one step-son, Dan Mercer.
Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.

Weyman Emerson Cook
Mr. Weyman Emerson Cook, 77, of Ocilla died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at his home.
Mr. Cook was born November 15, 1926 in Camilla, son of the late Walter Emory and Emma Williams Cook. He had lived in Ocilla since 1967 having resided in Albany, Tallahassee, FL and Greenville, SC. He was retired owner/operator of Red & White Grocery, a retired consultant for Cross Equipment Company of Albany and a former employee of Kaiser Chemical Company.
Mr. Cook was a U. S. Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Ocilla Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred D. Cook of Ocilla; five children, Annelle Cook Cassels of Havana, FL, Wade Cook and Dale Cook of Tallahassee, FL; Lisa Cook Steedley of Doerun and Weyman Emerson Cook II of Albany; sister, Nell Cook Thornton of Waukesha, WI; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Elaine Wyler of Milwaukee, WI and Yvonne Porterfield of Milpitas, CA.
Services were held at Central United Methodist Church, Fitzgerald on Monday, May 31 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Steve Waldorf and Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Music was provided by pianist, Linda Hall; organist, Brian Morris; singing, Massee men, and soloist, Elaine Wyler.
Interment was held in Ocilla Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chad Sumner, Jamie Davis, Andrew Dove, Hewis Cross, Tyrone Paulk, Greg Vickers, Bull Huey and Will Meadow.
Honorary pallbearers were J. W. Christianson, Wayman Mobley, James Echols, Donald Vickers, Emory Walters, Buddy Bennett, K. A. Veal, Murphey Rogers and Thurman Cross.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nancy McCarty
Mrs. Nancy McCarty, 84, of Irwin County died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Osceola Nursing Home.
Mrs. McCarty was born April 2, 1920 in Coffee County, daughter of the late James and Nora Cothern Graham. She lived in Irwin County most of her life and was a former waitress in Douglas.
Survivors include her husband, Orin McCarty of Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, Will McCarty of Ocilla; several nieces and nephews including Earnestine Kollock of Warner Robins, Helda Vickers of Ambrose, Sarah Owens of Camilla, Lisa Davidson of Bonaire and Sycondia Merritt of Roberta and one sister.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 5 at Irwinville Cemetery, with Rev. Lester Anthony officiating.
Paulk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth A. Wilder
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Harris Wilder, 58 of Macon died Thursday, May 27, 2004 in a local hospital.
Services were held Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial was held at 4 p.m. in the Ocilla City Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilder, a native of Ocilla was born May 28, 1945, daughter of the late Charles P. and Ethel Watson Harris. She had worked for the Bibb County Board of Education for 29 years and was math teacher at Westside High School and a member of P.A.G.E.
Survivors include her children, Norwood Wilder, Jr. of Acworth and Patricia Johnson of Macon; one brother, Charles Allen Harris of Macon and four grandchildren, Megan Erin Wilder, Brandon Norwood Wilder, Natalie Renee’ Johnson and Noah Windle Johnson.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Randy Prescott
Mr. Randy Prescott, 51, of Fitzgerald died Monday, May 24, 2004 at Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Prescott was born March 29, 1953 in Ben Hill County, son of the late John Clayton and Myrtle Porter Prescott. He lived in the community all of his life and was a Captain with the Fitzgerald Fire Department, where he worked for the past 30 years. Mr. Prescott was a member of the Georgia Fireman’s Association. He was an avid woodsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and taking his grandson hog hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Davis Prescott of Fitzgerald; one daughter, Wendy Prescott Luke and her two children, Gabe and Gracey Luke, all of Valdosta; four brothers, Bobby Prescott of Hollywood, AL; John Carl Prescott of Watkinsville; Billy H. Prescott and Jerry Prescott, both of Fitzgerald; three sisters, Betty Ann Jones of Mystic, Shirlie Vilt of San Antonio, TX and Sandra M. Garner of Fitzgerald. He was preceded in death by one brother and his wife, Ronnie and Debra Prescott.
Services were held at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, Fitzgerald on Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Tommy Baker and Rev. Bobby Rodgers officiating. Music was provided by pianist, Susan Spivey and soloist, Jennifer West.
Interment was held in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Skeeter Ewing, Philip Jay, Dr. Bill Hammond, Mike Biggers, Robert Sherrell, Gee Merritt.
Honorary pallbearers were active and retired firemen of Fitzgerald Fire Department and throughout the state of Georgia, Mayor Gerald H. Thompson and Fitzgerald City Council and employees of the City of Fitzgerald.
Firemen’s Honor Guard from Forsyth County, Brunswick and Jesup folded and presented the American flag and after the sounding of the last alarm, services were concluded by Phil McDevitt playing “Taps” on the bagpipes.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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