FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1941

 Colquitt Funeral Home was established in 1941 by H. Roy and Lucille McKinstry, Sr.  They operated the funeral home and ambulance service for Colquitt and Miller County until 1949  when their son, H. Roy McKinstry, Jr. returned from the Navy to help run the family business. Roy (Porky) McKinstry, Jr.  married Dorothy Oldham in 1949.  Roy McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, Roy McKinstry, Jr. and Dorothy McKinstry were all liscensed funeral directors and operated the funeral home together for nearly 50 years.  Danny Sheffield, licensed funeral director and embalmer, began working at Colquitt Funeral Home in 1983 and purchased the funeral home business from the McKinstry family in 1990. In1991, he built a new funeral home and chapel at 108 Grow Street and continues to operate as a family owned business today. The owner and staff of Colquitt Funeral Home will always cherish the memory of the lives of  H. R. (Mack) McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, H. R. (Porky) McKinstry, Jr.,  and Dorothy McKinstry .

 DANIELLE'S FLOWERS

On January 6, 2009,  Danielle's Flowers opened for business at 108 A Grow Street, next door to Colquitt Funeral Home. Danielle's Flowers is a full service flower shop. We have fresh cut arrangements, green plants, balloons, and gifts, and we have a wide variety of silk arrangements.  We deliver to all surrounding counties with free delivery anywhere in Miller County and no delivery charge to any surrounding area funeral home. We are open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday and on weekends during funerals. We invite you to stop by to see our wide selection. Please call 229-758-3574, seven days a week for your flower needs. We accept personal checks, all Bank Debit Cards, Visa, Master Card, and Discover Cards.

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We at Colquitt Funeral         Home are very proud  to operate one of the  "Family Owned and Operated" funeral homes in the State of Georgia.We give professional yet personal service to all families in their time of need. If you would like to contact us  you may do so at 229-758-3571 or by e-mail at dannysheffield@bellsouth.net. I would be glad to answer any questions or comments you may have.

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 Addie Louise Neweberry  86

      Mrs. Louise Newberry of Colquitt, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Palmyra Medical Center. Funeral services will be Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Talmadge Worsley officiating.  Burial will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Wally Mahan, Steve Worsley, Ronnie Newberry, Henry Worsley, Buddy Worsley, and Roger Worsley serving as active pallbearers.  Visitation will be Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Newberry was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.

     She is survived by two daughters, Betty Pubanz of Bonaire, GA and Mary Layton of Colquitt;  seven brothers, Sonny McGonagill, J. B. McGonagill, George McGonagill, Glenn McGonagill, and Gordon McGonagill, all of Del Rio, TX, Tommy McGonagill of Victoria, TX, and Walter D. McGonagill of Craine, TX; two sisters, Olive Mae Turner of Mesquite, TX, and Ginger Davis of Del Rio, TX; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

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Mealie Earl Mason Webb     76

     Mealie Earl Mason Webb of Morrow, Georgia, formerly of Colquitt, Georgia, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. Funeral services will be Friday, August 27, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ed Judy, Rev. David Thompson, and Rev. Mike Mounts officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Kent Richardson, Garrett Richardson, Tommy Smith, Brandon Smith, Jeff Thompson, and Doug Long serving as active pall bearers. The Miller County Class of 1953 will be honorary pall bearers. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, August 27, 2010, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Webb was a member of Morrow United Methodist Church and was a retired office manager.

     She is survived by her husband, David Webb of Morrow, GA; mother, Uva Mason of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Betty Jo (Terry) Toole of Colquitt, GA; and numerous nieces & nephews. 

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Charles Benjamin Rouse, Sr.     79

    Charles Benjamin Rouse, Sr. of Houston, Texas and Colquitt, Georgia passed away peacefully at home in Houston surrounded by his family on August 21, 2010 after a courageous eight year battle with lung cancer.

     Ben was born July 5, 1931 in Tifton, Georgia to Norma Uldine Smith and Benjamin Ralph Edwards.  He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father John Louis Rouse; maternal grandparents, Louisa Rebecca Hamlin Smith and Charles Walter Smith (Bucci) of Tifton; and paternal grandparents, Julia Ann Edwards of Baker County and Benjamin Franlkin Edwards of Mitchell County.

     Ben graduated from Albany High School, Albany, Georgia in 1949 and The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia in 1957 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He continued his education by completing the three year General Electric Manufacturing Management Program in 1960.

     Serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, his service ribbons included Good Conduct, China Service, Navy Occupation, Korean Service (six stars) and United Nations. He received the Korean Conflict Cross of Military Service from the Dougherty County Chapter 187, UDC. A descendant of six Revolutionary Patriots, Ben was a past member of the Paul Carrington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

     Ben was a Southern Baptist, a brilliant businessman, and a role model of integrity, generosity, relentless commitment, and loyalty. His legacy is the independence of his children and grandchildren through education. Ben leaves behind many friends who shared his love of golf and football.

     Ben is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wauneithe Mitchell Rouse; daughter, Susan Wauneithe Rouse; son, Charles Benjamin Rouse, Jr.; and daughter, Pamela Hilda Rouse Wright and husband John Griffin Wright. Grandchildren include Dr. William Hailey Dunklin III and wife Allison Elizabeth Morgan; Sarah-Elise Mitchell Dunklin; Charles Benjamin Rouse III; Hunter Warren Rouse; and David Mitchell Rouse.  He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Ann Rouse Donovan of Albany, Georgia and cousin Warren "Bunky" Smith of Covington, Georgia.

     Visitation will be held at Colquitt Funeral Home, Colquitt, Georgia from 6:00-8:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2010. A private family burial service will be held at Crossroads Cemetery, Damascus, Early County, Georgia on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Reverend James Glysson Craft will officiate. 

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Lydia Sheffield   94

     Mrs. Lydia Sheffield of Colquitt died Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 21, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Thompson, Rev. Fletcher Sheffield, and Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Robert J. Reeves, Tommy Manning, Jimmy Manning, David Manning, Chuck Sheffield, and Jamie Vincent serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Sheffield was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and was active with the Senior Citizens Center. She was a homemaker.

     She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie (John) Reeves of Cumming, GA, and Shirley (Joe) Manning of Pine Mountain, GA; two sons, Felix (Beverly) Sheffield, Jr, of Gainseville, GA, and Whit (Sue) Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Josey Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; and Rebecca Willis of Omega, GA; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Sheffield was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Sheffield, Sr.

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Fannie Mae Smith   95 

     Mrs. Fannie Mae Smith of Abbevile, AL, died Tuesday August 17, 2010, at Henry County Health and Rehab in Abbeville, AL. Funeral services will be Friday, August 20, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Allen English officiating. Burial will follow at Donley Cemetery with Mack Smith Jr, William Smith, Scott Yancey, Irvin Cloud, David Smith, and Louie Weathers serving as active pallbearers.Visitation will be Thursday, August 19, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by three sons, Mack (Betty) Smith of Chipley,FL, Lloyd (Doris) Smith of Albany, GA, and Wayne Smith of Chipley FL; two daughters, Wynette (Joe) Golden of Wakefield, VA, and Elishua (Tommy) Gran of Albany, GA; 27 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren; and 46 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Smith e was preceded in death by her husband, H. M. Smith; one son, Harvey Smith; and one daughter, Louise Cloud.

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Frances Reid   94

     Mrs. Frances Reid of Colquitt, GA died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Colquittt First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Marshall officiating.  Visitation will be at Colquitt First Baptist Church from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to funeral.   Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Beaty, David Aslin, Eli Beaty, Kevin Lovering, Glen Lovering, and Hill Moore.  A graveside service will be held at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11:30AM.  Visitation will be held at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownville, TN from 9:00AM-11:00AM prior to graveside service.

     Mrs. Reid was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Aberdeen, Mississippi.

     She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Gary) Aslin of Colquitt; four grandchildren, David (Cathy) Aslin of Germantown, TN, Ike (Tina) Aslin of Shelby, MT, Suzanne Aslin of Colquitt, GA, and Amy (Greg) Beaty of Colquitt, GA; and seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Reid; a brother, Carlyle Williams; a grandson, Brian Aslin; and parents, Chester and Mary Clark Williams.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Kaye Kirkland Josey Braswell     49 

     Mrs. Kaye Braswell of Colquitt died Monday, August 9, 2010, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Jimmy Holt, Ricky D. Smith, Harold Gordon, Ricky Red Smith, Kent Richardson, Woodie Kirkland, Craig Tully, and David Lovering serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be the Wives of Green Acres Camping Club and all members of Colquitt Miller County Fire Department and EMS. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Braswell was a homemaker and a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

    She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Braswell of Colquitt, GA; one son, Brandon (Alli) Josey of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Emily Braswell of Colquitt, GA; two grandsons, Braden and Trace Bailey of Colquitt, GA; mother, Barbara Kirkland of Donalsonville, GA; one sister, Leanne (George) Avant of Tallahassee, FL; three nieces, Leah (Ryan) Mayne of Tallahassee, FL, Callie Avant of Tallahassee, FL, and Morgan Hatcher of Colquitt, GA; two nephews, George Avant, III of Tallahassee, FL, and Will Hatcher of Colquitt, GA; mother-in-law, Diane Reese of Dothan, AL; and father-in-law Travis Braswell of Donalsonville, GA. Mrs. Braswell was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Kirkland. 

     In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Colquitt Miller County Volunteer Fire Department.

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Christina Long Lashley   37

     Mrs. Christina Long Lashley of Colquitt died Friday, August 6, 2010, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. David Griffin officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Marty Guy, Jr., Sambo Bailey, Caleb Long, Logan Long, Phil Harden, Jr., Lucas Davis, Gene Kempton, Sr., Gene Kempton, Jr., and Kevin Morris serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mrs. Lashley was self employed and was a member of Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by her husband, Travis Lashley of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Caleb Long and Dylan Fraire both of Colquitt, GA, and Holt Lashley of Slocomb, AL; her parents, Charles and Lottie Long, Sr. of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Charleane (Marty) Guy of Donalsonville, GA; and three brothers, Charles "Chuck" (Karen) Long, Jr., of Dothan, AL, Nick (Melissa) Long of Colquitt, GA, and Clayton Long of Colquitt, GA. Mrs. Lashley was preceded in death by her daughter, Erica Fraire and one brother, Eugene Long. 

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 Minnie Laura Chapman  94

     Mrs. Minnie Laura Chapman died Monday , August 2, 2010, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist with Rev. Harold Burrell and Dr. Carl Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Toby Chapman, Lee Chapman, Michael Chapman, Russ Henley, Mickey Henley, and Marty Henley serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church Social Hall.

     Mrs. Chapman was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one daughter, Ethel (Ray) Henley of Colquitt, GA; four sons, Curtis (Cheryl) Chapman of Thomasville, GA, Joe (Suanne) Chapman of Colquitt, GA, Frank Chapman of Jacksonville, GA, and Jerry (Toni) Chapman of Colquitt, GA; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and one sister, June Buney of Florida.

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 Malcom Ray Eubanks, Sr.     80

     Mr. Ray Eubanks, Sr. of Albany died Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at 4:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marvin McDaniel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior from 3:00-4:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Eubanks was a member of Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was also a member of the Albany Elks Lodge 713, Albany Hasan Shrine Center, VFW Post #2785, American Legion Post #30, and the Loyal Order of Moose. 

     Mr. Eubanks is survived by one son, Ray (Beverly) Eubanks, Jr. of Albany, GA; two granddaughters, Jennifer Lauck of Ackworth, GA, and Melissa Eubanks of Leesburg, GA; four great grandchildren, Nicholas Eubanks, Ava Lauck, Micah Lauck, and Isabella Ward; and two sisters, Shirly Glasco of Arcadia, FL, and Geraldine McCarver of Lodi, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darien Eubanks. 

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Stanley Joe Wade     55

    Mr. Stanely Joe Wade of Colquitt died Monday, July 26, 2010, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Max Parris and Joseph J. Sobodowski officiating. Interment will follow in Colquitt City Cemetery with Ricky Phillips, Greg Phillips, Robbie Phillips, Rob Hammock, Jeff Hammock, and Bud Brown serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 27, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Wade was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and was self-employed as a computer repairman.

     He is survived by his wife, Susan P. Wade of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Kelly Wade (Daniel) Howard of Savannah, GA, and Missy Wade of Huntsville, AL; one brother, Tommy (Brenda) Wade of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Cheryl (Hill) Hammock of Chicago, IL; and a number of nieces & nephews. Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Joe and Mildred Wade.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32308.

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Cecil Davis     84

     Mr. Cecil Davis of Colquitt died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Tommy Davis, James Ard, W. C. Yates, Brandon Fulford, Gary Enfinger, and Randy Adams serving as active pall bearers. The members of the Gerald Grow Post 165 American Legion will be honorary pall bearers. Visitation will be Sunday, July 25, 2010, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mr. Cecil was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and served in the US Army. He was a member of the Wiliam M. Wilson VFW Post #6046, the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion, and the Sons of Confederacy.

     Mr. Cecil is survived by one daughter, Terrie Harden of Pelham, GA; one grandson, David W. (Kandi) Harden; two great grandsons, Drew W. Harden and Henry Kole Harden.  

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Robert Edwin Tully     74

     Mr. Robert Edwin Tully of Colquitt died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 18, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. Benjamin Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Tully was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist where he served as head deacon for many years. He retired from the Department of Transportation.

     He is survived by his wife, Jean Johnson Tully of Colquitt, GA; one son, Steve Tully of Montgomery, AL; one granddaughter, Keisha Tully of Abbeville, AL; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Tully of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Elaine Heard of Bainbridge, GA; two nieces and one nephew. Mr. Tully was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Eugene (Frog) Tully and Robert Edwin Tully, Jr., and his parents, Lucy Corley and Emory Sessions Tully. 

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

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Wylene Newberry   88

     Mrs. Wylene Newberry of Colquitt died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, July 5, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Dean and Dr. Carl Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Randy Clenney, Tommy Moore, Glen Sheffield,  Bo Everson, and Charles Thorne serving as active pall bearers.

     Mrs. Newberry started the bakery department at Wilkin's IGA and continued to bake cakes for special occasions for the public for over 50 years. She worked at Moore's Hardware until retirement and was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and the TEL Sunday School Class.

     She is survived by one daughter, Pam (Charles) Pickle of Colquitt, GA; one grandson, Brian (Hayden) Pickle of Colquitt, GA; two great grandchildren, Austin and Abby Pickle of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Barbara Swearingain of Colquitt, GA, and Annette Riddley of Blakely, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Newberry was proceeded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Newberry.

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Amos S. Kinney  82

     Mr Amos S. Kinney of Oxford , Mi. died June 24, 2010 in Pontiac Mi. A graveside service will be held Tuesday June 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Gordon Cemetery with Rev. kent Barwick officiating.

     Mr Kinney was a Veteran of the U S Army and a Union Represenative at General Motors.

     Mr Kinney was the beloved husband of the late Hattie "Betty" Phillips Kinney formerly of Miller county. He is survived by two sons Ronald (Carol Dionise) Kinney of Lansing, Mi., Stanley (Valery) Kinney of Clarkston Mi., one daughter Pamela (Rick) Ihrke of Oxford Mi.  One sister Margie Schram of Appleton, Wi., and 10 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also survive.

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Emma Jean Smith 79

     Mrs Emma Jean Smith of Colquitt died Thursday June 24, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be Sunday June 27, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeraal Chapel with Rev. Joel Hudgens and Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating. Burial will follow at Donley Cemetery with Jeff Dykes, Jody Dykes, Kevin Meredith, Timothy Haire, Chase Widner and Dustin hancock serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday June 26, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs Smith was a Homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church.

     She is survived by three daughters, Ethel (Watson) Haire, Sue Hall, and Nita Dykes all of Colquitt. Two sons Dean (Ann) Smith and Donnie Smith both of Colquitt.  Two sisters Calista Sanders and Louise Hodges both of  Bainbridge. Seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildern and one great great grandchild also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Reliford Smith, and two brothers Kenneth Glass and Luther Glass. 

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Richard Luther "Dick" Spancake   88

     Mr. Richard "Dick" Spancake of Americus, formerly of Colquitt, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Matt Stewart and Rev. Keith Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Travis Rentz, Justin Spancake, Blake Shepard, Danny Shepard, Billy Kimbrel, and David Cox serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Dick was born July 14, 1921, in Pine Grove, PA, where he was a 1939 graduate of Pine Grove High School. He later enlisted in the Army/Air Force on July 27, 1942, and served in the 1252nd Army Air Force Base Unit as an Aircraft Mechanic. He received the American Theater Ribbon, EAMET Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the No Time Lost under AW 107 Lapel Button. He received an Honorable Discharge on February 10, 1946. He was a life member of the Elks Club in Dothan, a life member of the Legion of the Moose Club, the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115, and the Albany Hasan Temple. Mr. Dick received his 50 year pin from the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115 and the Albany Hasan temple. He was the former owner/operator of Drake Spancake Motors in Colquitt and later retired from Mitchell Manuels, Inc. where he sold automotive manuels to automobile dealers and mechanics.  Mr. Dick was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church but had attended Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus until his health kept him from atending.

     He is survived by one daughter Jan (Ronnie) Rentz of Colquitt, GA; one son Richard Spancake, Jr. of Nashville, GA; four grandchildren, Travis (Carrie) Rentz, Rev. Ketih (April) Cox, Richard justin Spancake, and Sara Rebecca Spancake; four great grandchildren, Charles Henderson Rentz, Meagan Rachel Cox, Jordan Keith Cox, and Jackson Cole Sayer; one sister Janet Rehrer of Pine Grove PA, and a number of neices and nephews. Mr. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Margie Drake Spancake and one daughter, Anne Spancake Cox.

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Will Smiley Grow     82

     Mr. Will Smiley Grow died Monday, June 7, 2010, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Burial will follow at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens with Gary Enfinger, Bradley Enfinger, Charles Jordan, Cleve Roland, Randy Adams and Richard Henley serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. 

     Mr Smiley was founder and owner of Moby Dick Restaurants, a farmer and a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     He is survived by his wife, Merlene Grow of Colquitt, one daughter Merri (Darrel) Jordan of Colquitt, two sons, Smiley E. (Gail) Grow and Jimbo (Rebecca) Grow both of Colquitt. Seven grandchildren, Brandi (Garrett) Bridges, Tamara (Chad) Spann, Jonathan Smiley Grow, Jennifer (Justin) Brooks, Amber Grow, Josh Grow, Chase Grow. Five Great grandchildren, Alivia Grow, Jordan Bridges, Reese Bridges, Makenna Brooks and Kayden Jade Spann.

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 Hazel Brewer Haire    85

     Mrs. Hazel Brewer Haire of Colquitt died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Perry Lamey and Rev. Richie Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Mother's Home Church Cemetery.Visitation will be Tuesday June 8, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Haire was a member of Colquitt Assembly of God Church and was head cashier with Piggly Wiggly.

     She is survived by her husband, Troy Haire of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Sandra (W.C.) Calhoun of Colquitt, GA, and Carole (Marshall) Mott of Pensacola, FL; three sons, Archie W. Brewer, Jr. of Jacksonville, GA, Roy (Janice) Brewer of Dothan, AL, and Jerry Brewer of Bainbridge, GA; one stepdaughter, Melissa Anne (Chad) Warren of Pelham, GA; one stepson, Steve (Kerri) Haire of Pelham, GA; 20 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Juanita Gray of Colquitt, GA, and Bernice Ford of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Mrs. Haire was preceded in death by her first husband, Archie (Kid) Brewer, Sr., and one granddaughter, Allison Mott.

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Aldis D. Blount   96

     Ms. Aldis Lee Blount of Colquitt died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 2.00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Mounts officiating.  Burial will follow at 4:30 PM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Chattahoochee, FL.  Visitation will be Monday, June 7, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Blount was a homemaker and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

     Ms. Blount is survived by one daughter, Alice (Joe) Martin of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Ronald (Pat) Blount of Chattahoochee, FL, and Eugene (Jenny) Blount of Perry, MI; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

     Ms. Blount was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Blount. 

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 Bryan Bootes   20

     Bryan Bootes of Iron City, GA departed from this life Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

     Bryan was born on April 11, 1990 in Tallahassee, FL.  He we a native of Colquitt, GA and later moved to Sebastian, FL where he attended Sebastian River High School.  Bryan recieved his certification as a master welder from Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville, FL.

     He is survived by his mother, Kelley Cook Adrahtas, and stepfather, Robert Adrahtas of Sebastian, FL, and his father, Randall Bootes of Birmingham, AL.  He also leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Allyson and Cathryn Bootes,  also of Sebastian, FL.

     He leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Eathell and Hank Tyler of Iron City; maternal aunts, Jan (Bill) Howington, Sebastian, FL, Gail Bush, Colquitt, and Becky Wildes of Iron City; two cousins, Tiffany (Robert) Bradley and "Tatie" Snell, and his beloved "little people", Madison, Lani, Kaylyn, and Conner Bradley, and Lexi and Laci Snell, all of Colquitt.  Bryan also leaves his loyal and loving dog, JJ.

      Bryan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray H. Cook and paternal grandmother, Lucille M. Bootes. 

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 Doris Olds     73

     Mrs. Doris Olds of Blakely died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, June 4, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Lindsey Gay officiating. Burial will follow in Colquitt City Cemetery, with Ben Johnson, Milton Johnson, Dave Williamson, Jim Merritt, Greg Cox and Vince Widner serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2010, from 7:00-9:00 at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Olds was a homemaker and of the baptist faith.

     She is survived by her husband, J. R. Olds of Blakely, GA; one daughter, Pam Olds of Blakely, GA; one son, Ricky (Merideth) Olds of Athens, GA; two grandchildren, Patrick Olds and Samantha Olds, three sisters, Betty Tabb of Seale, AL, Mildred Merritt of Sylvester, GA, and Donnie Cox of Albany, GA; and one brother, David Williamson of Tallahassee, FL.

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