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EDITOR'S NOTE: All obituaries are transcribed word-for-word from the respective funeral homes.
• Rolly Smith has entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 17, 2021` at Atrium Health Navicent, Milledgeville, Georgia.
Funeral services will be announced later upon completion.
He is survived by several children, other relatives and friends.
You may express condolences in our guestbook. Plant a tree in memory of Rolly by clicking here.
Slater's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
• Mr. David “ Dave” Lynn Anness, 73, passed away on September 16, 2021. Services will be for immediate family and close friends.
Please join the family on Friday, September 24th, contact a member of the family for details.
Mr. Anness was a native of Ohio and had lived in Milledgeville since 1995. He was the son of the late Robert Anness and Henrietta Anness. He was a field service rep for IBM and NCR, and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Graham Anness of Milledgeville; daughters, Dana Simpson of California; Aimee Boutwell (Johnny) of Macon; sons, Curt Spires (Brandy) of Gray, Bryndon Elling of California; brother, Robert Anness (Darlene) of Missouri; grandchildren, Paul Velasco, Cole Simpson, Dakota Lewis, Katelyn Spires, Christian Spires, Lilly Boutwell; and great grandchildren, Wyatt Barreras and Caleb Velasco.
Williams Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
• Mrs. Rebecca Barnes Havior, of Milledgeville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of All Faiths, Milledgeville, Georgia.
She is survived by her loving children, family and friends.
You may express condolences in our guestbook. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rebecca Barnes Havior, please visit our floral store.
Slater's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
• Mr. Michael Allen "Mike" Mosher, 63, passed away on September 16, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 20 at 2 PM in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Milledgeville with Rev. Pete Mattix officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 1 - 2 PM at Williams Funeral Home.
Mr. Mosher was a native of Hapeville and lived most of his life in McDonough and had made his home in Milledgeville for the past 4 years. He was the son of the the late Clifford Mosher and the late Mildred Hendricks Mosher. He was a retired Truck Driver.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Mosher; daughters, Amanda Smith (Matt) of Concorde, Tiffany Ferguson of McDonough, Starla Snider (Derek) of McDonough, Amber Cochran (Jason) of Jackson, GA, Tawyna Keith (Chad) of
Forsyth, Brittany Coleman (Brian) of Milledgeville; son, Benjamin Cox of McDonough; 14 grandchildren; Summer Mosher, Brooke Moats, Lee Coleman, Camden Snider, Leah Snider, McKenzie Cochran, Macie Cochran, Matthew Smith ll, Hendrick Smith, Madeline Smith, Bennett Smith, Emaleigh Lafon, Harper Wilkins, Kaitlyn Keith and his kitty "Smokey"
For those who wish, Memorial Contributions may be made to Lake Country Baptist Church; 1259 Crooked Creek Road, Eatonton, GA 31024.
Williams Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
• Cherie Peters Bantly passed away on Wednesday, September 15 at age 70 after a courageous year-long battle with leukemia.
Cherie was born in Troy, New York and raised in central New Jersey. Growing up, she cherished summers spent at Silver Bay. After high school, she attended Bucknell University where she majored in elementary education and minored in music. It was through a Christian group on campus where she and Tom, her devoted husband of 45 years, met. Cherie and Tom married in August 1976 and lived together in Philadelphia and St. Louis before moving to Atlanta in 1982. Most recently, Cherie and Tom enjoyed living at Lake Oconee.
Cherie taught elementary school for 3 years in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania area and then worked on coursework towards a Master’s in Elementary Education in Philadelphia. While her children were growing up, Cherie was actively involved in their schools and was the best stay-at-home mom anyone could wish for! After her children were grown, Cherie returned to teaching as a kindergarten paraprofessional for Gwinnett County Public Schools for 7 years and retired from there in 2013.
Musically, Cherie was an accomplished pianist and organist. She played handbells in various churches she and Tom attended over the years. Other hobbies included reading, boating, jigsaw puzzles, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends. Cherie thoroughly enjoyed her pet Holland Lop bunny Trixton. Always known as a master organizer, Cherie handled the details of the extensive remodel of their lake house. Most importantly, she loved being Grandma to her grandchildren!
Cherie enjoyed being an encourager, and she engaged in intercessory prayer for many! She taught children’s Sunday School, volunteered to teach music at Vacation Bible School, and was an elder for Church of the Hills which later became Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. She participated in various Bible studies and most recently enjoyed the Christian fellowship at Greensboro First United Methodist Church.
Cherie is survived by her beloved husband Tom, and other immediate family include daughter Elizabeth A. Bantly (Nashville, TN); son Christopher S. Bantly, daughter-in-law Aurora F. Bantly, grandsons Joshua and Jackson (Anderson, SC); and son Daniel R. Bantly (Shelby, NC). A private graveside service for immediate family only will be held now followed by a celebration of life service for everyone at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Friends of Music” at Greensboro First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Greensboro, GA 30642. To plant Memorial Trees in memory, , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
• Helen Taylor O’Neal age 81 passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Baldwin Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. O’Neal was born in Baxley, Georgia on August 15, 1940, to John Taylor and Allie Deen Taylor. She had made her home in Milledgeville since 1949 and worked in the Bostick and Powell Building at Central State Hospital, retiring with 34 years of service. She was a Board Member of CSH Credit Union. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. O’Neal, Sr, two brothers Nathaniel Taylor and Herbert Taylor, three sisters, Montine Whitten, Linda Hooks and Quida Lockerby. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Charles E. “Chip” O’Neal, Jr. (Cindie), and Dean O’Neal (Sherry), her daughter Teressa O’Neal Willis, a sister Christine Phillips, sisters-in-law, Gloria Thorn, Loline O’Neal, and Faye Starley, brother-in-law Gale Hooks, five grandchildren, Carlie O’Neal Parker (Will), Cam O’Neal, O’Nealy “Nealy” Willis, Brice O’Neal and Matthew O’Neal, two great grandchildren Wrennon Parker and Emrie Parker.
The family will receive friends Friday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Moores Funeral Home. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Helen O'Neal, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
• Sidney “Sid” Richards, 83 years old, resident of Sparta, GA. Sid sadly passed away due to covid complications in Macon, GA on Tuesday September 14, 2021.
Sid was born on August 15, 1938, in Toledo, OH. One of five children to Sidney and Dorothy Richards. Sid joined the US Navy at the age of 17, serving as a Fireman Seaman 1st Class. Sid was on many ships during his Navy career, he served in the Korean War, and was also a boxer during his time with the USN. Upon conclusion of service to his country Sid went to work for the elevator corporations and retired from Schindler Elevator Corp in 1996 as the Superintendent of Construction for the southeast region in 1996. Sid married the love of his life Sidney K. Richards on December 27, 1980, in Lawrenceville, GA.
Sid traveled all over the word. Some of the best family vacations were spent camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, Michigan snowy cabins and Lake Sinclair. Eventually, Sid and his wife officially retired to Lake Sinclair in Sparta, GA., where he had a wonderful life surrounded by all he loved.
Sid was an avid fisherman, hunter, racer of cars, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. He loved NASCAR and boating. He was a big softy for stray animals and loved all dogs. He was a friend to many and loved by all that knew him.
Sid is survived by his wife, Sidney K. Richards (Sparta, GA). His son, James K. Sager (Flowery Branch, GA), his daughter Christina S. Bartholomew (Beaufort, SC), his sister Patricia Richards Steinmiller (Lambertville, MI). He had four grandchildren and loved spending summers with them; Sidney K. Sager, James P. Sager, Samantha L. Sager and Kaylee M. Bartholomew. His many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Brigitte Richards Kauffman, son-in-law Chris Bartholomew and his siblings, Carol, Harry and Roger.
Due to covid restrictions there will not be a funeral service. Interment at the GA Veterans Memorial Cemetery will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Lake Sinclair Fire Department in Sid’s name at 4029 Lake Sinclair Drive, Sparta, GA 31087.
Williams Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
• The death of Marjorie (Marge) Veal Smith occurred Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Moores Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Enfinger officiating. Private burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Marge was a native of Washington County and lived her 46 years of married life and until her death in Milledgeville. Ms. Marge and her late husband, Cecil Lane Smith retired from Cecil Smith Insurance Agency in 1998 after selling the business to their son, Robert T. Smith.
Ms. Marge was involved in many civic organizations, loved gardening and was an avid bridge player. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and managed the church gift for the 10 years of its operation. She was a member of the Norris Hicks Circle and the Altar Guild. Ms. Marge worked at the Pink Bow Gift Shop and Oconee Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Civic Woman’s Club of Milledgeville and served as President of the Milledgeville Jaycettes. She was a member of Carrington Woods Garden Club and served as Treasurer for many years.
Ms. Marge was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Lane Smith, a son Richard Lane Smith, her father Julian T. Veal, Sr, and her mother Tillie Cox Veal, a sister Dorothy Veal Martin and a brother Julian T. Veal, Jr.
She is survived by her son Robert Thomas Smith of Milledgeville and a niece Jean Ray Grose of Tampa, FL.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to First United Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061, or the charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m. at Moores Funeral Home. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Marge Smith, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
