MRS. FRANCES MARSHALL
April 18, 1921 - February 15, 2000

Mrs. Frances Marshall, 78, died February 15. Funeral services were held February 19 at St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Shiloh with the Reverend John L. Pollard officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Marshall was born April 18, 1921 in Talbot County, the daughter of the late Mrs. Susie Emma Buchanan and the late John Hunt. She joined St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Shiloh at an early age and was a faithful member until her health failed. She was the widow of Jessie Marshall.

Survivors include one brother, Eugene Buchanan and one devoted niece, Bettye (Tommy) Turner, all of Manchester; one aunt, Mrs. _____ Jean Terry, also of Manchester; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Jessie _oddie of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Her only child, Bettye Ann Marshall, preceded her in death.

Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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MRS. VIRGINIA "FRANCES" LOFTIN
February 22, 2000

Mrs. Virginia "Frances" Loftin, 82, of Manchester, died February 22 at Riverside Nursing Care Center in Thomaston. Graveside services were conducted February 24 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Manchester with Reverend Steve Quinn officiating. A memorial service was held February 26 at Bethesda Methodist Church.

Mrs. Loftin, a homemaker, was born in Meriwether County, and was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church in Manchester where she was the Superintended of Sunday School.

Survivors include her husband, Vernard Ray Loftin of Manchester; one son, Ray W. Loftin of Anaconda, Montana; one daughter, Mrs. Ida? Austin of Orlando, Florida; one brother, Everett Hinchliffe of Millen; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Joyner of Fairburn and Mrs. Mary Louise McClung of Locust Grove; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Donations in memory of Mrs. Loftin may be made to Bethesda Methodist Church, Hwy. 85, Manchester, GA 31816.

Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of arrangements.

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CHARLIE REID POWELL, SR.
January 21, 1915 - February 25, 2000

Charlie Reid Powell, Sr., 85, of Warm Springs, died February 25, at Georgia Baptist Meriwether Hospital in Warm Springs. Funeral services were held February 25 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Manchester. Entombment followed in Warm Springs City Cemetery Mausoleum.

Mr. Powell was born January 21, 1915, in Woodbury, the son of the late Nellie Dixon Powell and William Clifford Powell. He was the retired owner of Hancock’s Variety Store in Warm Springs, a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Woodbury First United Methodist Church and a former Warm Springs City Councilman. Mr. Powell was the widower of Margie Hancock Powell.

Survivors include two sons, Charlie Powell of Warm Springs, and Andy Powell of McDonough; a brother, Harold Powell of Richmond, Virginia; three sisters, Mae Causey of Social Circle, Celeste Powell of Dublin and Nellie Coley of Hawkinsville; and three grandchildren.

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GEORGE H. MINGEA
August 18, 1924 - February 26, 2000

George H. Mingea, 75, of Manchester, died February 26 at his home. Funeral services were held February 28 at First United Methodist Church, Manchester with entombment at Meriwether Memory Gardens, according to Cox Funeral Home, Manchester. Reverend Sidney Tate, church pastor, officiated. Pallbearers were M.B. Guy, Dale Mann, Bonnie Sherrer, Charles Boswell, Allan Pearson, and Bubba Fishburne. The Singing Men of Manchester served as honorary pallbearers.

Mr. Mingea was born August 18, 1924 in Manchester, the son of the late Stella Powers Mingea and Daniel H. Mingea. He retired from H. Goodman and Sons in 1988 and was formerly employed by U.S. Steel in Venezuela and Republican Steel in Liberia. Mr. Mingea was a US Navy veteran of World War Ii, having served in the Pacific, was a member of Manchester First United Methodist Church and its choir and he was also a member of the Singing Men of Manchester and the NRA.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Mingea of Manchester; a daughter, Stella Clark of Lake Park; a son, Dan Mingea of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Ethel Jean Montgomery of Macon; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Mingea may be made to Manchester First United Methodist Church for its current renovation project, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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JOHN WESTLY BURKS
September 27, 1939 - February 17, 2000

John Westly (Shorty) Burks, 60, of Greenville died February 17 at The Medical Center in Columbus.

Mr. Burks was born in Woodbury, son of the late Kenney and Eliza Burks on September 27, 1939. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church in Greenville, where he served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and member of the male chorus and community male chorus. He was also affiliated with the Greenville Beauty Lodge No. 268 where he held the rank of Past Master Degree of 32. He worked for the William Bonnell Company in Newnan, the State of Georgia, was a security guard at Mead Southern Wood and the Foundation in Warm Springs. After graduating from high school, he attended Albany State College.

Survivors include his wife, Barbra A. Burks of Greenville; one stepson, Marvin L. McLaughlin of LaGrange; two stepdaughters, Chantez L. (Cedric) Glanton of Hogansville and Marie D. McLaughlin of Greenville; two sisters, Georgia M. Miles of Naramja, Florida and Melzine Burks of Leisure City, Florida; two brothers, David F. Burks of Homestead, Florida and Richard (Mary) Burks of Greenville; one uncle, Lucius Burks of LaGrange; two aunts, Lizzie Burts and Glennie M. Harris of Greenville; six sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law, six grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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JOHN WILLIAM STATHAM, SR.
April 10, 1916 - March 1, 2000

John William Statham, Sr., 83, of Manchester, died Wednesday, March 1 at his residence.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Northside Baptist Church, with Reverend Tommy Harrison officiating, assisted by Reverend Henthorne. Interment followed at Meriwether Memory Gardens, with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were the Deacons of Northside Baptist Church.

Mr. Statham was born April 10, 1916 in Poulan, Worth County, Georgia, a son of David Vinson Statham, Sr. and Carrie Bell Etheridge Statham. He retired from the spinning room at the Callaway and Milliken Mill, and with his wife, later operated Statham’s Restaurant. He was a very active member of Northside Baptist Church, were he served in many capacities, including Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and was in charge of preparing all Brotherhood Meals.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clidie M. Statham. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John W. Jr. and Irene Statham of Americus, and Tommy and Louise Statham of LaGrange; a daughter, Sharon Neely of Manchester; a sister, Maggie Taylor of Poulan; seven grandchildren, Mike Neely, Mark Neely, Matt Neely, Monte Neely, Jeff Statham, Tami Statham, and Zach Statham; and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Statham may be made to Northside Baptist Church or Hospice LaGrange.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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MARVIN PRATHER
March 30, 1930 - February 26, 2000

Marvin Prather, 69, died February 26, 2000. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Bryant presiding.

Mr. Prather was born March 30, 1930 in Talbot County. He joined The New Hope Baptist Church at an early age.

Survivors include his five daughters, Paulette and Pauline of Manchester, Lavonnie and Shelly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Robin of New York; eight sons, Rickey, Alfonso (Faye), Tony and Bernard, all of Atlanta, Marvin Jr., Willie (Beverly), TJ (Celia) and Alan, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 32 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren; brothers Arthur (Betty), John (Norma), Bishop (Martha) and Leonard (Lavonna); two sisters, Juanita and Lavonne.

Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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SISTER RUBY MAE HARRIS
March 3, 1923 - February 25, 2000

Sister Ruby Mae Harris, 76, died February 25, 2000. Funeral services were held March 1, 2000 at Greentown Heights Church of Christ with Brother Roger Brawner officiating.

Sister Ruby Mae Harris was born March 3, 1923 in Meriwether County. She joined William Chapel at an early age and joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Virgial Harris.

Survivors include a loving and devoted friend, Mr. John Terry (Sonny); one sister, Annie Claude Woodall of Chicago, Illinois; six grandchildren, Sylvia Brown (William) of Louisville, Kentucky, Deave Ann Fannin (Waller) of Warm Springs, Beverly Owens of Woodbury, Cynthia Perryman of Manchester, Gary Harris of Manchester, Joe David Owens (Patricia) of Warm Springs; 12 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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ELIJAH NYEEM DEBRY MCHOLMES
January 18, 1996 - March 8, 2000

Elijah Nayeem Debry McHolmes, four, died March 8 at Elgeston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral services were conducted March 13, at New Hope Baptist Church in Manchester with the Reverend J . D. Walker officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery.

Master McHolmes was born January 18, 1996, the son of Latricia McHolmes and Elijah Dozier.

Survivors, other than his parents, are one brother, Markevious McHolmes of Manchester; three sisters, Lokecia McHolmes of Thomaston, Lykia McHolmes and Laqnita McHolmes, both of Manchester; grandparents, Betty J. (Edward) Dozier of Talbotton; Leroy Leonard of Atlanta; great grandparents, Gussie McHolmes of Manchester, Clearance (Annette) Dozier, of Talbotton; four aunts, Betty Dozier and Bobbie Dozier, both of Talbotton, Yolanda Cochran of Alabama, Sherita Leonard of Atlanta; three uncles, George Derico of Talbotton, Marcus Leonard of Atlanta, Richard Cochran of Alabama; ten great-aunts, seven great-uncles and a host of relatives and friends.

Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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WADE DAVID DYSON
July 14, 1946 - March 11, 2000

Wade David Dyson, 53, of Warm Springs, died March 11 at U.A.B. Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral services were held March 13 at Abundant Life Worship Center with Reverend Sanford Colquitt officiating, assisted by Reverend Billy Colquittt. Interment was at Meriwether Memory Gardens with Steve Dunn, Steve Frasier, Ivan Cornelius, Sonny Cherney, Bobby Wilson and Frank Gardner serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Dyson was born July 14, 1946 in Alexander County, North Carolina, the son of the late Henry Arvil Dyson and the late Stella Munday Dyson. He was a foreman for CSX Railroads as Track Inspector; was a US Army veteran, having served in Vietnam, and was a member of Abundant Life Worship Center.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Chapman Dyson of Warm Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Jeff Griffin of Ellerslie; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Keith Dyson of Yukon, Oklahoma and Craig and Janice Dyson of Woodbury; one brother, Edsel Dyson of Taylorsville, North Carolina; eight sisters, Vera Walker, Doris McCelland, Carolyn Gilreath, Mildred Miller, Margie Shaver, Shirley Crandford, all of Stoney Point, North Carolina, Betty Christie of Troutman, North Carolina, and Pauline Fox of Statesville, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Corey Dyson and Kaitlyn Griffin. He was preceded in death by a son, Britt Dyson.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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MRS. CAROLYN COFFEY
March 6, 2000

Mrs. Carolyn L. Coffey of Manchester, died March 6 at her home. Memorial services were held at Foundation Chapel March 12 with William Wattenbarger officiating.

Mrs. Coffey was born in Greenwood County, Kansas, daughter of the late John McMenamy and the late Velda Morrison McMenamy. She was a retired Systems Analyst for Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and was an Episcopalian.

Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Jo Lyytinen of LaGrange; one son, John Coffey of Hattisburg, Mississippi; two sisters, Gamie Naurital of Victoria, Texas and Linda Kuhn of Elks City, Minnesota; one grandson, Tommy Coffey.

Donations in the memory of Mrs. Coffey may be made to Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitaiton, P.O. Box 1000, Warm Springs, GA 31830.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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WALTER BERNARD MCCUTCHEN
April 18, 1940 - March 7, 2000

Walter Bernard "Bernie" McCutchen, 59, of Shiloh, died March 7 at his residence. Funeral services were held March 10 at Grace Family Church in Manchester with Reverend Bruce Brown officiating, assisted by Reverend Dan Graham. Serving as pallbearers were Keith Marion, Lee Marion, Wade Broach, Buck White, Jack Meirer, and Larry Pritchett. Interment followed at Ft. Mitchell National Military Cemetery.

Mr. McCutchen was born April 18, 1940 in Columbus, a son of Walter Bolian McCutchen and Alma Page McCutchen. He was a chef and was the former owner of The Candybox Delicatessen in Millington, New Jersey. He was a US Navy veteran, having served as a baker in the 6^th Fleet aboard the SS Rome, and was a member of Grace Family Church. He has served as a Shiloh City Councilman and was an active member of the Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department. He had been a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sirling, N.J. Volunteer Fire Department, and was a resident of Shiloh for the past 10 years.

Survivors include his mother, Alma McCutchen of Columbus; his wife, Jeanette W. McCutchen of Shiloh; seven sons, Jeffrey McCutchen of Edison, New Jersey, Danny McCutchen of Wycoff, New Jersey, James Warren of Ashland, Virginia, Harry Warren of Annandale, New Jersey, Neil Warren of Boundbrook, New Jersey, John Henry Warren of Kansas, and Mark Warren of Arizona; three daughters, Debbie Gilroy of Middlesex, New Jersey, Barbara Jean Doyle of New Jersey, and Denise Adams of Hillsboro; brothers Warren McCutchen of Waverly Hall, and ________McCutchen of Matamoras, Pennsylvania; sister Carole Phifer of Columbus; 13 grandchildren.

Contributions in memory of Mr. McCutchen may be made to: Grace Family Church, Manchester, GA 31816 or Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department, Shiloh, GA 31826.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangement.

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EVIA M. COLE
February 15, 1923 - March 12, 2000

Evia M. Cole, 77, of Manchester, died March 12 in Columbus. Graveside services were conducted March 14 at Manchester City Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Chapman officiating.

Miss Cole was born February 15, 1923 in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Sam and Pearl Cole. Miss Cole was a Methodist.

Survivors include two sisters, Lenny Lester of Manchester, and Juanita Kiser of Conyers; two brothers, Walter Cole and Clarence Cole, both of Manchester.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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TRAVIS NATHAN DAVIS
December 29, 1972 - March 10, 2000

Travis Nathan Davis, 27, of Dawsonville, died March 10 at Gwinett Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted March 14 at Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton.

Mr. Davis was born December 29, 1972, in Tucson, Arizona, a son of Keith Nathan Davis and Karen Kerr Negvesky. He was a self-employed contractor with Lavoie Contracting Services.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Davis of Dawsonville; one son, Keith Nathan Davis of Dawsonville; mother and stepfather, Ed and Karen Negvesky of Shiloh; father, Keith Nathan Davis of California; one sister, Lisa Negvesky of Hamilton; three brothers, Edward Negvesky, Barry Negvesky and Steven Negvesky, all of Shiloh; maternal grandmother, Betty Hecht of Joplin, Missouri; step-paternal granmother, Bonnie Lambert of Oakland, California.

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GEORGE EARL GRANTHAM
October 24, 1921 - March 20, 2000

George Earl Grantham, 68, of Pine Mountain Valley, died March 18, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton March 20 with Reverend Rick Lipp, pastor of Community Chapel, officiating, assisted by Brother Gene Rosinbaum and Dr. Bob Patterson. Entombment was in Hamilton Cemetery Mausoleum with Marty Clark, Leon Howell, William Clark, Davis Railey, Gary Huckaby, Steve Outz and Allen McClendon serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Grantham was born October 24, 1921 in Schley County, son of the late Eunice Wall Grantham and the late George J. Grantham. He was retired from Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Pine Mountain Valley First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lou Johnston Grantham of Pine Mountain Valley; one daughter, Donna Railey of Shiloh; one son, Wayne Grantham of Durand; one sister, Jeanette McDowell of Shiloh; one granddaughter, Laura Grantham of Durand; three nephews.

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BEBIE ANN BUTLER
November 30, 1939 - March 16, 2000

Bebie Ann Oliver Butler, 60, of Manchester, died March 14 at her home. Funeral services were held March 16 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Reverend J. D. Templeton officiating, assisted by Reverend David Helms. Burial was in Meriwether Memory Gardens with Eddie Thompson, Melvin Lucas, Bob Lucas, Barry Lucas, Joe Jamerson, Seth Adams, Michael Adams, Byron Priest, Jes Maddox, Shane Chapman, Bill Duck, Jerry Duck and Preston Priest serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Butler was born November 30, 1939 in Harris County, daughter of the late Mattie Ibelia (Bebie) Evans Oliver and the late Osie Johnson Oliver. She was an administrative clerk for Callaway Gardens and was formerly employed by Playtex International. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Butler of Manchester; one daughter, Lisa (Walt) Butler Phillips of Manchester; one grandson, Tony Eagerton, also of Manchester; eight sisters, Gladys Thompson and Doris Priest, both of Columbus, Dale Newman of Midland, Vickie Jamerson of Ellerslie, Edna Duck of Pine Mountain Valley, Vivian Lucas, Annie Scott and Frances Maddox, all of Manchester; one brother, Mark Oliver of Pine Mountain; a number of nieces and nephews.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Butler may be made to LaGrange Hospice or a favorite charity.

Cox Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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JOHN JUNIOR PETERS
April 20, 1952 - March 14, 2000

John Junior Peters, 49, of Woodland, died March 14 at his home. Funeral services were conducted March 18 at Friendship Baptist Church in Woodland with Reverend Alfred McCrary officiating.

Mr. Peters was born April 20, 1952 in Talbot County, son of Henry and Lucy Mae Peters. He joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age.

Survivors include one daughter, Angela Hamler; one son, Ricardo Hamler of Woodlalnd; one grandson, Tyresa Leonard of Woodland; his parents, Henry and Lucy Peters; six sisters, Fannie Sallie (Nesby) of Memphis, Tennessee, Margarite (Bennie) Holmes, Priscilla Harvey, Evone Peters, Carol Harris of Woodland, Joann (Ricky) Robinson of Phenix City, Alabama; two brothers, Thomas Peters, Henry (Bernice) Peters of Woodland; six aunts, Daisy Martin, Marie Evans, Daisy Horton, Louise Holmes, Gussie Petters, Mary Henton; one great aunt, Elenora Carreker; two uncles, Leonard Hinton and Milton Thornton; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Anderson & Marshall Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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SARA LOIS HOWARD
August 26, 1922 - March 15, 2000

Sara Lois Howard, 77, of Woodbury, died March 15 at West Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted March 18 at Faith Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Bowden officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers and burial was at Meriwether Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Howard was born August 26, 1922 in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Ben Tucker McCoy and the late Minnie Mae Smith McCoy. She was retired from Nabisco Company in the packing department and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Gene Howard of Woodbury, David Howard of Manchester, and Kennith Howard of Stark, Florida; two daughters, Bonnie Waddell and Connie Thompson, both of Woodbury; two sisters, Lilla Mae Head of Woodbury and Frances Moore of Manchester; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Charlie Eugene Howard.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Woodbury was in charge of arrangements.

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BILLY FELTON PHILLIPS
February 5, 1928 - March 22, 2000

Billy Felton Phillips, 72, of Warm Springs, died March 22 at Georgia Baptist Meriwether Hospital. Funeral services were conducted March 24 from Mt. Hope Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Norton officiating, assisted by Reverend S. T. Janney and Reverend Mike Lott. Pallbearers were Sammy Middlebrooks, Felton Knight, Buddy Williams, Sammy Phillips, Hamp Phillips, and Jerry Cochran. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Homer Swan, Bill Jones, Randolph Jones and Luther Kurrass. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Phillips was born February 5, 1928 in Meriwether County, son of the late Edwin Levy Phillips and Hattie Mae Jones Phillips. He was retired from the Maintenance Department at Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Warm Springs.

Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Smith Phillips of Warm Springs; one daughter, Kathy Diane P. Clements of Warm Springs; two sons, William Felton Phillips, also of Warm Springs, and Robert Lee Phillips of Woodbury; one brother, James Phillips of Warm Springs; seven grandchildren.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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RAY EUGENE WALDROP
July 19, 1923 - March 20, 2000

Ray Eugene Waldrop, 76, of Manchester, died March 20 at Atlanta Medical Center. Funeral Services were conducted March 23 at the Chapel of Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home in Manchester with Reverend Franklin Treadwell officiating. Pallbearers were Pinson Garrett, Skip Woodall, Bonnie Sherrer, Jason Inman, Brownie Boseman, M.B. Guy, and Lannie Caldwell. Burial was in Meriwether Mausoleum.

Mr. Waldrop was born July 19, 1923 in Calhoun County, Alabama, son of the late Walter Waldrop and the late Ida Rae Waldrop. He was the retired Body Shop Manager at Meadows Motors, was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the European Theater during World War Ii; was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife, Libby Ashley Waldrop of Manchester; one daughter and son-in-law; Racine W. and Bobby Treadwell of Snellville; one son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Karen Waldrop of Jacksonville, Florida; three sisters, Lizz Lee Johnson, and Bertha Ansley; both of Talladega, Alabama and Helen Harrell of Oxford, Alabama; two grandchildren, Kelly King and Ashley Inman.

Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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ROBERT L. MARCUS
April 19, 1934 - March 23, 2000

Robert L. (Bob) Marcus, 65, of Talbotton, died March 23, 2000 in Talbot County.

Funeral services for Mr. Marcus were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, with burial in Meriwether Memory Gardens. Reverend Gene Davis of Warm Springs Methodist Church officiated the service. Serving as pallbearers were Fred Horton, Robert Horton, James Marcus, Allen Hoppe, Brad Anderson, Bryan Anderson, Wayne Gresham, and Barry Marcus.

Mr. Marcus was born April 19, 1934 in Woodbury, son of Mrs. Virginia Bowden Findley and the late James Benjamin Marcus, Jr. He was the retired partner of a wholesale grocery business in Jesup. He was a deacon of the Morningside Baptist Church in Savannah. Mr. Marcus served as a US Army veteran of the Korean War and had lived near Talbotton for the past seven years.

Survivors include his mother, Virginia B. Findley of Warm Springs; two brother, Paul Marcus of Riverdale and Ben Marcus of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters, Sue Anderson of Warm Springs and Hilde Hoppe of Charlotte, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.

Cox Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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