Obituaries

Mrs. Mikkelson, 59, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home. Dr. Charles DeVane officiating.

   Mrs. Mikkelson was born in Atlanta, Ga. on September 24, 1950 to the late James A. Hill and Betty Ann Fuqua Hill.

   Mrs. Mikkelson is survived by her husband; Eric Mikkelson of Blakely, 3 Daughters, Laura Anderson and husband Daryl of Leesburg, Ga., Elizabeth Holley of Leesburg, Ga. and Emily Mikkelson of Apalachicola, Fl.  1 Brother; Mark Hill of Blakely and 1 Sister; Jennifer Albright of Texas. 2 Grandsons ; Eric Holley and Dalton Holley of Leesburg.

Mrs. Warfield, 79, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Early Memorial Nursing Home in Blakely. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Pine Lawn Garden Cemetery. Rev. Jason Lowrey will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6-8 PM.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Chris Warfield, Jeremy Warfield, Aaaron Warfield, Larry Moses, Ray Broxson and Alex Knight

Mrs. Warfield was born April 4, 1931 to the late John Milton Osborn and Ruby Sims Osborn. She was a retired Security Guard of Ga. Pacific and a member of the Sowhatchee Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter: Cindy Mangum and husband Tommy of Blakely and a son Dewey Warfield of Panama City, Fl. 9 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren.

Mrs. Slappy ,91, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10 AM in the chapel of Manry-Jorda-Hodges Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Worth County at 2:00PM . Rev. Fred Odom officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, one hour before funeral time.

Mrs. Slappy was born January 14, 1919 to the late Charlie Houston and Betty Thornhill Houston. She was a member of the Colomokee Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress at Editex Garment Factory.

Mrs. Slappy is survived by 1 daughter; Vivian Carney and husband Cecil of Rome, Ga; 5 Sons: Durell Slappy and wife Betty Jean of Dothan, Al; Steve Slappy and wife Linda of Blakely, Ga.; Brian Slappy and wife Peggy of Panama City, Fl.; Harmon Slappy and wife Erlinda of Hilo, Hawaii ; Harley Slappy and wife Adrian of Blakely, Ga. 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Slappy was preceded in death by her husband Jackson Durell Slappy

   Lester Harper Shoemaker, 92, died Sunday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness.  The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 A. M. in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Turner officiating.  The family will greet friends in the sanctuary after the service, followed by  a private family burial in the Blakely Cemetery The family will receive friends at the residence any time Monday. Active Pallbearers will be  Dennis Cobbs, Herbert Swords, Cliff Bush, Cliff Starr, Cliff Crapps, Kenneth Hall, Tommy Hall and Nelson Hattaway. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Evelyn Whitchard Sunday School Class, David Still, Alan Braswell, Owen Fussell, Joey Freeman, Lodge Holman, Butch Rabon, Charles Garrett and Buck Grist.

   Mr. Shoemaker was born July 8, 1918 in Parsons, West Virginia, where he lived until 1941 when he moved to Ft. Eustice, Virginia to manage the Post Exchange. There he met and married Marion Rabon. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He came to Blakely, Ga. after the wars and became the first Game Warden of Early County. He later went to work for the local Ford Dealership, Felder & Son Motor Co.  He retired from there in 1980. He served as Commander of the American Legion Post # 11 and was a member of the Blakely Lion’s Club and served on the City Council for 9 years. He was also Scout Master of Troup # 91. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Blakely where he held many positions of trust including Treasurer, Board of Trustees and Sunday School Teacher.

   He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marion Rabon Shoemaker of Blakely, Ga.; a daughter, Sharyn S. Moore & husband Billy of Coleman, Ga.; 3 sons, Larry Shoemaker & wife Pat of Donalsonville, Ga., John Shoemaker & wife Annette of Brinson, Ga. and Richard Shoemaker & wife Kathy of Winterville, Ga. There are 6 Grandchildren: Brian Shoemaker & wife Natalie of Brisbane, Australia, Chad Shoemaker & wife LaKrecia of Lakeland, Fl., Sherri Shoemaker Moody & husband Bobby of Macon, Ga., Mikki Moore of Coleman, Ga., Sharyn Anne Shoemaker of Dacula, Ga. and Lisa Shoemaker of Atlanta, Ga. 4 Great Grandchildren also survive: Emma Shoemaker & Matthew Shoemaker of Brisbane, Australia and Colin Shoemaker & Kaitlyn Shoemaker of Lakeland, Fl.

   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or to Wiregrass Hospice, 432 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, Ga. 39818.

 Mrs. Sessions, 102, died Friday , August 20, 2010 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 3 PM in the chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Blakely Cemetery. Rev. Jay Reppert officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Serving as active pallbearers will be; Curtis Smith, Harold Freeman, Tommy Hall, Gerald Howard, Tommy Wright, Alan Jones and Emmett Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be; Chris Williams, Adam Huggins, Lester Shoemaker, Dan Mauldin and Bobby Davis.

Mrs. Sessions was born in Ozark, Al. to the late Albert Addison Clark and Cora Alvenia Lee Clark. She was a retired school teacher, teaching for The Hilton School, for 34 years in the Early County School System and for 7 years at  Southwest Georgia Academy. She was a graduate of Georgia Women’s College in Milledgeville,  Ga. and the University of Ga. in Athens. She was a member of the Hilton United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Sessions is survived by a daughter; Elizabeth Ann Williams of Perry , Fl. 1 Granddaughter; Merri B. Huggins and Kelly of Cleveland, Ga.; 1 Grandson, Kenneth Sessions Williams and Jason Saginario of Tampa, Fl.; 1 Sister: Dorothy C. Weaver of Denison, Texas, 1 Niece, Peggy and Dan Mauldin of Alachua, Fl. 4 Great-Grandchildren: Meredith, Leah and Chelsea Huggins of Cleveland, Ga.; Adam Huggins of Fitzgerald, Ga.   Mrs. Sessions was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Standifer Sessions.

Mrs. Edna was so grateful to the many relatives and friends who were so good and kind to her through the years any time she was in need. She wishes to thank her faithful friends for their help and affection, her countless friends from church, and to acknowledge the kindness of her faithful doctor, Dr. Michael Clifford.

Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the Hilton United Methodist Church, % Mrs. Winkie Smith,  1751 Ga. Hwy, 62, Blakely, Ga. 39823

   Soloman “Sol” A. Love, 88, died Monday evening August 16, 2010 at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, Ga. There will be a Graveside Service Thursday, August 19, 2010, in the Blakely Cemetery with Rev. Don Callaway officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 until 3 PM Thursday before the graveside service.

   Mr. Love was born August 7, 1922 in Ashford, AL to the late Charlie Arthur Moore and Della Watson Moore. He retired in 1993 as President of Colonial Baking Co. in Columbus, Ga. He was of the Assembly of God faith.

   His survivors include his wife, Emma Jaunita Moore Love of Opelika, Al., a sister, Effie L. Horne of Iron City, Ga. and nieces & Nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

Mrs. Nolan, 82, died Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Early Memorial Nursing Home in Blakely, Ga. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 11AM at the Temple Baptist Church . Rev. Willie Farris officiating. Omit flowers: Memorials should be made to Temple Baptist Church in Arlington, Ga. Her ashes will be interred at Pineview Cemetery, Blakley, Ga., at a later date. 

   Mrs. Nolan was born April 28, 1927 to the late Harold Bennett Surdam and Edith Fish Surdam Scales. She was a retired seamstress for Brew-Snieder Manufacturing C o. and a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Arlington, Ga.

Mrs. Nolan is survived by 2 Sons: Johnny Cherry and wife Annie of Blakely, Robert Cherry and wife Peggy of Blakely; 4 Daughters, Katie Farris of Blakely; Linda Padgett of Damascus, Ga.; Cathy Cherry of Quincy, Fl. and Dora Farris and husband Willie of Arlington, Ga. 21 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren and 7 Great-Great-Grandchildren also survive. Ms. Nolan was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian Louise Nolan.

   Mr. Larry Harrell, 62, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 in the Emergency Room of Calhoun Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Ga. The funeral will be a Graveside Service Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11: A. M. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Arlington, Ga. with Dr. Gary Hadden officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Harrell was born Oct. 9, 1947  in Blakely, Ga. to the late Lewis Daniel Harrell and Effie Ree Henderson Harrell. He was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and a retired self-employed car salesman. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis W. Harrell.

   He is survived by 2 sons, Shannon Harrell and Amanda of Arlington, Ga., Stacy Harrell and Angie of Thomasville, Ga. and by 1 daughter, Renee Williford and Jason of Dawson, Ga. He has 2 brothers: Gene Harrell and Wanda and Jerry Harrell  all of Arlington, Ga. and 3 sisters: Mary Hazel Sims and Harold Kelly of Coleman, Ga., Dianne Elizabeth Dempsey of Dothan, Al. and Stella Ree Beard and Danny of Montgomery, Al. He has 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Mr. Sanders, 88, died  Friday, August 13, 2010 at Early Memorial Nursing Home in Blakely. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Blakely. Interment will follow in the Blakely Cemetery. Rev. Rick Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday Night from 6-8 PM

Serving as pallbearers will be; Tommy Hall, Charles Bridges, Chas Bridges, Hamp Barfield, Charles English and LaDon McDowell.

Mr. Sanders was born   November 11, 1921 in Early Co. to the late Ocsar Sanders and Ludy McGlamory Sanders. He was a retired Salesman for Wynn’s Dept. store for 38 years. A member of First United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife; Majorie Naomi Houston Sanders

He is survived by 1 Daughter: Barbara S. Rodgers of Roanoke, Va. 2 Sons: Andy Sanders and wife Earline of Edison, Ga. and Jack Sanders of Blakely, Ga.  5 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren

In Lieu of flowers, send contributions to either the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 265, Blakely, Ga. 39823 or to Alzheimers Association, S.W. Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 71341, Albany, Ga. 31708

   Mrs. Still, 72, died Thursday, August 12, 2010, at her residence. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 11AM in the chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Blakely Cemetery. Rev. Joseph (Joe) Jordan officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Bruner, Andrew Grillo, Bob Hall, Danny Vickers, Mike Vickers, Craig Gordon, Clink Alexander and Dwight Evans.

   Mrs. Still was born February 27, 1938 in Early Co., Ga. to the late Cecil Lane and Merle Jordan Buckner. She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of the First Baptist Church in Blakely.

   Mrs. Still is survived by her husband; Clarence E. Still, 1 Daughter; Lisa S. Bruner and husband Tony of Blakely, 1 Son; Mike Still of Blakely; 1 Brother; Ric Hall and wife Kay of Blakely, 3 Grandchildren, Kelly Grillo and husband Andrew of Roswell, Ga, Grant Bruner of Blakely and Kimberly Still of Dothan, Al.; 1 Great Grandchild, Greyson Grillo of Roswell, Ga.

   The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 6-8 PM

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wiregrass Hospice, 432, E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, Ga. 39819