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Monday, June 19, 2017Loretta Kelly of House Springs, Louise Brannan of House Springs and Robert and Janet Haley of Arnold. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Robert Brannan and Al and Kay Tucker.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, June 9 at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 10 at Chapel Hill Mortuary. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, 1465 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104-095. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Joy and Rob Bethea, 5241 Lakeshore Drive. A family graveside service will be held at Dothan Cemetery in Dillon County, SC on a later date.Sarah FosterSarah Bertha Tucker Foster, 84, died on June 5, 2017 at her residence in the Plantersville community of Georgetown, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in the Benevenum community, conducted by Reverend Willie Bell Thomas, pastor.Mrs. Foster was born on January 7, 1933 in Georgetown, SC, to Mr. Willie Tucker and Mrs. Hattie Gilliard Tucker, the oldest of eleven children. She was educated in the public schools of Georgetown County. Mrs. Foster later resided in Brooklyn, New York, where she was employed for many years with Victoria Packing Company. Following retirement, in 2004 she returned to Georgetown and reestablished her membership at New Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.Mrs. Foster is survived by her daughters, Margaret Drayton, Georgetown, SC and Renell Grant, Columbia, MD; her siblings, Hattie Tucker, Georgetown, SC, Ernest Tucker of Nashville, NC, Samuel Tucker, Jamaica, NY, Jacob Tucker and Willie Tucker, both of Brooklyn, NY, Hopie Cassell and Robert Tucker, both of Bronx, NY. Funeral services are entrusted to Wilds Funeral Home, LLC.Franklin HealanFranklin Healan, 94, widower of Dessie “Pat” Healan, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Prince George Nursing Facility.A funeral service, officiated by Dr. Ted Sherrill, was held at 2 PM, Friday, June 2, 2017 in First Baptist Church of Georgetown. The family received friends inside the church from 1-2 PM, prior to the service on Friday. Interment was in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.Born August 23, 1922 in Wayne County Georgia, he was a son of the late Benjamin F. Healan and Minnie Lee Hightower Healan.Mr. Healan was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired as a maintenance supervisor in 1984 from International Paper after 37 ½ years of service. Mr. Healan was a member of First Baptist of Georgetown and the Spirit of Liberty Sunday School Class. He was a Master Mason and the former Worshipful Master of Winyah Lodge #40, Past Patron of OES Winyah #148, member of the Shriners and York Rite.Surviving are three stepdaughters, Blinda and LB Hutchinson of Georgetown, Lisa and Brian Warren of Myrtle Beach, and Betty Wilson of Andrews; a sister, Edna Healan of Columbus, GA; 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda Britt; a son, Larry Healan; a brother, Robert Healan; a sister, Thelma Healan; a stepson, William “Bill” Butler; and a stepdaughter, Bobbie Harrelson.Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Georgetown at 219 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419.Mickey PostonMickey Allen Poston, 66...
Saturday, June 10, 2017Bob and Lynda Odum, of Athens, his daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Blake McGee, of Lawrenceville, his brother, Stiles A. Odum, of Palm Harbor, Fla., and his grandchildren, Kelly McGee Nevins, of Tucker, Alex Odum, of Atlanta, 1st Lt. Kristy McGee Leachman, of Spokane, Wash., and Zack Odum, of Athens.He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic P. Odum, of Waycross.He was born on Jan. 1, 1935 in Waycross to parents Fred and Cornelia Odum. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1953 and Presbyterian College in 1957 where he was captain of the golf team and served in the Army ROTC.He graduated from field artillery training in Lawton, Okla. in Aug 1958 and went on to serve active duty as field artillery unit commander in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Sill, Okla. He moved to Atlanta and accepted a position at Citizens and Southern Bank, where he worked for more than 35 years.He was a great family man and a loving father. He married his soul mate, Kay Joyce Taylor, in 1958, and the couple had two children together, Bob Odum and Beth Odum McGee.He was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the banking and finance industry for the majority of his life. He retired in 1990 after 35 years with Citizens and Southern Bank where his final position was senior vice president of the Family Credit subsidiary.His passions in life were playing golf, spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. He will always be remembered as a cheerful, loving, giving and thoughtful person who always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word for everyone he came in contact with.A memorial service is being held today at 11 a.m. at Wages and Sons Funeral Home, Lawrenceville.Following the service, he will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the USO (www.uso.org) in his honor.Doris Virginia SealeyBLACKSHEAR — Doris Virginia Moore Sealey, 90, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning (June 7, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta.Born in Grafton, Va. on April 23, 1927, she had lived in Pierce County for many years. She was a 1943 graduate of Poquoson High School in Poquoson, Va., and was a former manager at the PX at Fort Eustis Army Base in Newport News, Va. She was a member of Providence Methodist Church in Amory, Va.She was the daughter of the late Addison and Jewel Doris Thomas Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert John Sealey Sr., and her daughter, Dianne Keener.Surviving are three grandchildren, Carl (Ute) Massey, of Brunswick, Frederick (Susie) Massey, of Blackshear, and Samuel Head, of Atkinson; six great-grandchildren, Amber Nicole Massey, Brandon Purdom, Bryan Purdom, Abbie Head, Ashley (Michael) Barry, and Joe (Destiny) Prince; two great-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Prince and Evelyn Barry; her son-in-law, Roger Keener, of Blackshear; a special friend, David E. Long, of Blackshear; and several other relatives and friends.A graveside service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Grafton, Va.There will be no visitation.Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.comPearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Saturday, June 10, 2017Healy, her brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Donna Healy, her nieces, Katie and Megan Healy, her in-laws, Tim and Karen Kemp, another sister-in-law, Kamy Kemp, her husband, Keith Kemp, her dog Tucker that provided hours of companionship, and most importantly, her two loving sons, Austin Kemp and Brady Kemp.A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel in Sanford, FL. A Funeral Mass will take place at Annunciation Catholic Church is Altamonte Springs, FL on Wedensday, May 16, 2017 at 10:00am with a graveside service to follow at Oaklawn Park Cemetery in Sanford.In lieu of flowers, Gail has requested donations are made to either the Mayo Clinic Lung Transplant division or to any organ transplant organization one feels connected too, such as Donate Life. As well, Gail also requests, anyone who is able to, please sign up to be an organ and tissue donor in her honor.
Monday, May 01, 2017Story’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jason Sullivan, Randy Ross, Russell Britt, Rebecca Britt, Marshall Tucker and Mitchell Tucker.Online condolences may be left at www.imesfh.com.Imes Funeral Home & Crematory of downtown Murray is in charge of arrangements. William ‘Bill’ HinaCoach William “Bill” Hina of Henderson, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Cornerstone Hospice of Love in Tavares, Florida.He was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Sturgis, Kentucky, to Ernest and Mary Hina.He was a football coach with an outstanding record, starting his career at the old Henderson City High when it won the football state championship in 1959. Following his success at City High, the young football coach moved on to be one of the new coaches at Murray State University, where he played his college ball. He coached at MSU for 19 years.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Ruth “Scotti” Hina, his parents, five brothers and one sister.Coach Hina is survived by his wife of 39 years, Charlsie Hina of Henderson; a daughter, Mary Martha Delp of Manassas, Virginia; brothers Glen and Harry, both of Owensboro, and Henry of Sturgis; a granddaughter and two great-grandsons.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Visitors are invited to bring memorabilia such as photographs to be displayed at the service in honor of Coach Hina.Genice PottsGenice Potts, 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.She was born April 30, 1960, in Calloway County, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her father, Shelby Potts, and her grandparents, Durwood and Katy Potts and Commodore and Era Orr.Ms. Potts is survived by her mother, Barbara Potts of Kirksey; a son, David Wade Todd of Owensboro; two brothers, Jimmy Potts and wife Lori of Murray and Glen Potts and wife Lisa of Maryland; three grandchildren, Eugene, Grant and Kayden; two nephews, Wesley and Matthew Potts; and a niece, Kala Potts.Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Westfork Baptist Church Cemetery with Kerry Lambert officiating.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 807 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.Online condolences may left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Rebecca PotterRebecca Potter, 56, of New Concord, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at her home.She was born July 23, 1960, in Calloway County, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Missionary Church, where she taught the elementary class on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lynn and Lucy Ferguson and Ott and Vannie Hurt; a brother-in-law, David Potter; and aunts Eva and Neva.Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband, Michael George Potter of New Concord, whom she married May 27, 1992, in Calloway County, Kentucky; two sons, Michael Paul Potter and wife Michelle and Dakota Blue Potter and wife Jennifer, all of New Concord; her parents, Vernon Gregory Ferguson and Frankie Lee Hurt Ferguson of New Concord; her father and mother-in-law, Jim and JoAnn Potter of New Concord; two sisters, Joyce Gamble of New Concord and Debbie McCuiston and husband Darren of Murray; a sister-in-law, Cari Elkins and husband Phillip of Murray; her brother, Joey Ferguson of New Concord; two grandchildren, Whitney and Kaitlyn Potter, both of New Concord; several nieces a...
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Monday, June 19, 2017Loretta Kelly of House Springs, Louise Brannan of House Springs and Robert and Janet Haley of Arnold. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Robert Brannan and Al and Kay Tucker.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, June 9 at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 10 at Chapel Hill Mortuary. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, 1465 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104-095. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Joy and Rob Bethea, 5241 Lakeshore Drive. A family graveside service will be held at Dothan Cemetery in Dillon County, SC on a later date.Sarah FosterSarah Bertha Tucker Foster, 84, died on June 5, 2017 at her residence in the Plantersville community of Georgetown, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in the Benevenum community, conducted by Reverend Willie Bell Thomas, pastor.Mrs. Foster was born on January 7, 1933 in Georgetown, SC, to Mr. Willie Tucker and Mrs. Hattie Gilliard Tucker, the oldest of eleven children. She was educated in the public schools of Georgetown County. Mrs. Foster later resided in Brooklyn, New York, where she was employed for many years with Victoria Packing Company. Following retirement, in 2004 she returned to Georgetown and reestablished her membership at New Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.Mrs. Foster is survived by her daughters, Margaret Drayton, Georgetown, SC and Renell Grant, Columbia, MD; her siblings, Hattie Tucker, Georgetown, SC, Ernest Tucker of Nashville, NC, Samuel Tucker, Jamaica, NY, Jacob Tucker and Willie Tucker, both of Brooklyn, NY, Hopie Cassell and Robert Tucker, both of Bronx, NY. Funeral services are entrusted to Wilds Funeral Home, LLC.Franklin HealanFranklin Healan, 94, widower of Dessie “Pat” Healan, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Prince George Nursing Facility.A funeral service, officiated by Dr. Ted Sherrill, was held at 2 PM, Friday, June 2, 2017 in First Baptist Church of Georgetown. The family received friends inside the church from 1-2 PM, prior to the service on Friday. Interment was in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.Born August 23, 1922 in Wayne County Georgia, he was a son of the late Benjamin F. Healan and Minnie Lee Hightower Healan.Mr. Healan was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired as a maintenance supervisor in 1984 from International Paper after 37 ½ years of service. Mr. Healan was a member of First Baptist of Georgetown and the Spirit of Liberty Sunday School Class. He was a Master Mason and the former Worshipful Master of Winyah Lodge #40, Past Patron of OES Winyah #148, member of the Shriners and York Rite.Surviving are three stepdaughters, Blinda and LB Hutchinson of Georgetown, Lisa and Brian Warren of Myrtle Beach, and Betty Wilson of Andrews; a sister, Edna Healan of Columbus, GA; 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda Britt; a son, Larry Healan; a brother, Robert Healan; a sister, Thelma Healan; a stepson, William “Bill” Butler; and a stepdaughter, Bobbie Harrelson.Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Georgetown at 219 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419.Mickey PostonMickey Allen Poston, 66...
Saturday, June 10, 2017Bob and Lynda Odum, of Athens, his daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Blake McGee, of Lawrenceville, his brother, Stiles A. Odum, of Palm Harbor, Fla., and his grandchildren, Kelly McGee Nevins, of Tucker, Alex Odum, of Atlanta, 1st Lt. Kristy McGee Leachman, of Spokane, Wash., and Zack Odum, of Athens.He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic P. Odum, of Waycross.He was born on Jan. 1, 1935 in Waycross to parents Fred and Cornelia Odum. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1953 and Presbyterian College in 1957 where he was captain of the golf team and served in the Army ROTC.He graduated from field artillery training in Lawton, Okla. in Aug 1958 and went on to serve active duty as field artillery unit commander in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Sill, Okla. He moved to Atlanta and accepted a position at Citizens and Southern Bank, where he worked for more than 35 years.He was a great family man and a loving father. He married his soul mate, Kay Joyce Taylor, in 1958, and the couple had two children together, Bob Odum and Beth Odum McGee.He was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the banking and finance industry for the majority of his life. He retired in 1990 after 35 years with Citizens and Southern Bank where his final position was senior vice president of the Family Credit subsidiary.His passions in life were playing golf, spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. He will always be remembered as a cheerful, loving, giving and thoughtful person who always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word for everyone he came in contact with.A memorial service is being held today at 11 a.m. at Wages and Sons Funeral Home, Lawrenceville.Following the service, he will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the USO (www.uso.org) in his honor.Doris Virginia SealeyBLACKSHEAR — Doris Virginia Moore Sealey, 90, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning (June 7, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta.Born in Grafton, Va. on April 23, 1927, she had lived in Pierce County for many years. She was a 1943 graduate of Poquoson High School in Poquoson, Va., and was a former manager at the PX at Fort Eustis Army Base in Newport News, Va. She was a member of Providence Methodist Church in Amory, Va.She was the daughter of the late Addison and Jewel Doris Thomas Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert John Sealey Sr., and her daughter, Dianne Keener.Surviving are three grandchildren, Carl (Ute) Massey, of Brunswick, Frederick (Susie) Massey, of Blackshear, and Samuel Head, of Atkinson; six great-grandchildren, Amber Nicole Massey, Brandon Purdom, Bryan Purdom, Abbie Head, Ashley (Michael) Barry, and Joe (Destiny) Prince; two great-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Prince and Evelyn Barry; her son-in-law, Roger Keener, of Blackshear; a special friend, David E. Long, of Blackshear; and several other relatives and friends.A graveside service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Grafton, Va.There will be no visitation.Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.comPearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Saturday, June 10, 2017Healy, her brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Donna Healy, her nieces, Katie and Megan Healy, her in-laws, Tim and Karen Kemp, another sister-in-law, Kamy Kemp, her husband, Keith Kemp, her dog Tucker that provided hours of companionship, and most importantly, her two loving sons, Austin Kemp and Brady Kemp.A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel in Sanford, FL. A Funeral Mass will take place at Annunciation Catholic Church is Altamonte Springs, FL on Wedensday, May 16, 2017 at 10:00am with a graveside service to follow at Oaklawn Park Cemetery in Sanford.In lieu of flowers, Gail has requested donations are made to either the Mayo Clinic Lung Transplant division or to any organ transplant organization one feels connected too, such as Donate Life. As well, Gail also requests, anyone who is able to, please sign up to be an organ and tissue donor in her honor.
Monday, May 01, 2017Story’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jason Sullivan, Randy Ross, Russell Britt, Rebecca Britt, Marshall Tucker and Mitchell Tucker.Online condolences may be left at www.imesfh.com.Imes Funeral Home & Crematory of downtown Murray is in charge of arrangements. William ‘Bill’ HinaCoach William “Bill” Hina of Henderson, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Cornerstone Hospice of Love in Tavares, Florida.He was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Sturgis, Kentucky, to Ernest and Mary Hina.He was a football coach with an outstanding record, starting his career at the old Henderson City High when it won the football state championship in 1959. Following his success at City High, the young football coach moved on to be one of the new coaches at Murray State University, where he played his college ball. He coached at MSU for 19 years.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Ruth “Scotti” Hina, his parents, five brothers and one sister.Coach Hina is survived by his wife of 39 years, Charlsie Hina of Henderson; a daughter, Mary Martha Delp of Manassas, Virginia; brothers Glen and Harry, both of Owensboro, and Henry of Sturgis; a granddaughter and two great-grandsons.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Visitors are invited to bring memorabilia such as photographs to be displayed at the service in honor of Coach Hina.Genice PottsGenice Potts, 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.She was born April 30, 1960, in Calloway County, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her father, Shelby Potts, and her grandparents, Durwood and Katy Potts and Commodore and Era Orr.Ms. Potts is survived by her mother, Barbara Potts of Kirksey; a son, David Wade Todd of Owensboro; two brothers, Jimmy Potts and wife Lori of Murray and Glen Potts and wife Lisa of Maryland; three grandchildren, Eugene, Grant and Kayden; two nephews, Wesley and Matthew Potts; and a niece, Kala Potts.Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Westfork Baptist Church Cemetery with Kerry Lambert officiating.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 807 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.Online condolences may left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Rebecca PotterRebecca Potter, 56, of New Concord, Kentucky, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at her home.She was born July 23, 1960, in Calloway County, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Missionary Church, where she taught the elementary class on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lynn and Lucy Ferguson and Ott and Vannie Hurt; a brother-in-law, David Potter; and aunts Eva and Neva.Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband, Michael George Potter of New Concord, whom she married May 27, 1992, in Calloway County, Kentucky; two sons, Michael Paul Potter and wife Michelle and Dakota Blue Potter and wife Jennifer, all of New Concord; her parents, Vernon Gregory Ferguson and Frankie Lee Hurt Ferguson of New Concord; her father and mother-in-law, Jim and JoAnn Potter of New Concord; two sisters, Joyce Gamble of New Concord and Debbie McCuiston and husband Darren of Murray; a sister-in-law, Cari Elkins and husband Phillip of Murray; her brother, Joey Ferguson of New Concord; two grandchildren, Whitney and Kaitlyn Potter, both of New Concord; several nieces a...