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Editor's Note: All obituaries are transcribed word-for-word from the respective funeral homes.
• Mrs. Mildred McGee, of Milledgeville, Georgia has entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Baldwin, Milledgeville, Georgia.
Funeral services will be announced later upon completion.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
You may express condolences in our guestbook. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mildred McGee, please visit our floral store.
Slater's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
• Ms. Dawn Parham age 54 of Milledgeville, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Navicent Bibb in Macon, Georgia. Service plans are pending and will be announced upon completion.
Express condolences and prayers to the family @ www.peoplesfunralhomemilledgeville.com To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Dawn Parham, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Jimmie Rea Goins Rider, age 80, of Baldwin County, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Services for Jimmie Rider will be Private. The family will receive friends at their residence on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
Jimmie was born in Toomsboro, GA on August 15, 1941 to the late James Goins and the late Vera Lou Bray Goins. In addition to her parents, Jimmie was also preceded in death by a sister, Maddie Oliver ; brothers, James “Bo” Goins and Ronnie Goins ; a brother-in-law, Ezra Howell ; and a sister-in-law, Faye Goins. Jimmie retired as a Quality Control Inspector for Mohawk Industries. She loved her family. She also loved flowers, and working with her plants.
Jimmie is survived by her husband, Alex Rider ; Daughter, Denise (& Terry) Barrentine ; her grandson, Rider (& Haley) Barrentine ; her sisters, Ann Howell and Sue (& Bobby) Wright ;her brothers, Leeroy Goins and Bobby (& Katie) Goins ; a brother-in-law, Harold Oliver ; a sister-in-law, Sara Goins ; and Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and other family members.
Condolences may be expressed online at: www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Legay Moate Andrews, 91, passed away on September 24, 2021. Services will be announced later.
Mrs. Andrews was a native of Devereux and was the daughter of the late Luther B. Moate and the late Mary Beatty Moate. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leigh Swinger; and son, Neil Andrews. She was a Music Teacher for many years and active in Devereux United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Benton.
Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements.
Otha Lee Clark, age 79, of Milledgeville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. The family will hold a private service at their residence on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM. The family has respectfully asked for no visitors at this time, but they appreciate the prayers, condolences, and concern of everyone that has reached out.
Otha was born in Laurens County on October 18, 1941 to the late J.B. Clark and the late Corine Whipple Allen. In addition to his parents, Otha was also preceded in death by his Mother-in-law, Gloria Smith Sanford, and by his father-in-law, Johnny Sanford, Sr.. He enjoyed fishing, and sitting in the car and talking at his in-laws’ house. Otha retired from the Milledgeville Housing Authority, and was a member of Jordan Stream Baptist Church in Toomsboro.
Otha is survived by his wife, Johnette Sanford Clark of Milledgeville ; his daughter, Freda Jackson ; his son, Kirk Clark ; his step-sons, Bryan Dennis and Shontaevious Walls ; his brother, Henry Allen ; a devoted cousin, Rev. James Smith ; his sisters-in-law, Angela Marie Smith and Shoniese Williams ; his brothers-in-law, James Brown, Keith Smith, Kenneth Smith, Johnny Sanford, Jr., and Travis (& Ollie) Sanford ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Condolences may be expressed online at: www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements.
Celebration of Life for Ms. Mary L. Goodson age 71 of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Victory Baptist Church, 640 Meriwether Rd. NW Milledgeville, Georgia. Service time will begin at 2:00pm with the interment following at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Gregory Ellison will officiate. Mary entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Edna L. Wright- Simmons. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church for the past five years and served as an usher.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons, Michael (Jennifer) Simmons of Mine Hill, New Jersey, David Waal and Tyrone (Patricia) Waal both of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, two sisters, Rita (Timothy) Simmons and Sandra Witherspoon of Milledgeville, Georgia, three brothers, Bennie Simmons, Jr. of Milledgeville, Georgia, Kevin Simmons of Milledgeville, Georgia and Wilbur (Tasha) Simmons of Greensboro, North Carolina , fifteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The family will receive friends daily at the residence of Tim & Rita Curry 2238 Queen Ct. Milledgeville, Georgia from 2 to 7:00pm.
Express condolences and prayers to the family @ www.peoplesfuneralhomemilledgeville.com To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mary L. Goodson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Peoples Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mary Joyce “Patsy” Jackson Chance was born on December 24th 1935 in Cherokee, Alabama to Edgar and Beatrice Jackson. She would go on to become a woman so strong God knew one name just wasn’t going to be enough (she passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.
One of six siblings, Minnie Mae, Gene, Roy, Tommy, and Lathan — Patsy’s southern, hardworking roots left a lasting impression. Graduating from Cherokee Vocational High School, this young passionate woman fell in love with Paul Thomas Chance (deceased). She was soon married and was off to travel the world as an Air Force wife, a title she would hold for over 20 years. This led her to adventures around the United States, Panama and even Japan. Along the way there was the addition of two children, Paul Ray and Cyndi.
Her striking blonde hair, and lean tall figure turned heads everywhere she went. And her fierce sense of style set her miles apart, from her love for leopard print to her memorable big, gold hoops. Matched with an equally bold personality, she was a modern independant woman way before her time.
Counting her as a friend meant you had an ally for life. Never one to shy away from the truth, she was always ready to dish out the tough love when it was needed, but always down to laugh and gossip when the occasion called for it.
There were many different facets to this incredible woman. From her many years as a waitress, a love for the color peach and sparkles, or her incredibly special connections with angels, she was someone who knew what she liked and was never ashamed about it.
For me tho, there was only ever one name for her — Nanny. My cousin Ryan gave her that name, and though I’ve never personally asked him about it it suited her perfectly. She was never your traditional grandmother. Always on par with the current trends, she was fascinating to me. From talking my mom into letting me dye my hair Egyptian Plum in middle school, to making sure I got my dessert when I visited her at work, she always had my back. Our relationship was always such a special one. Even in the midsts of my struggles of trying to find myself as a young adult her love was steadfast. She never made me feel ashamed of mistakes or poor choices I made, instead those became moments she commiserated with me about mistakes of her own…going through my divorce was one such moment. During this time I was so terribly embarrassed, heartbroken and incredibly lost. I’ll never forget her words to me while brushing my hair away from my eyes while my tears were falling — “If something doesn’t work out it’s because God is telling you now isn’t the time. OR He’s telling you to wait. He has something better.”
I’m thankful to God that he let me have those moments with her because I needed that love. He gave me that time with her so I wouldn’t have to wait alone. I have a beautiful life now, and while I wish I would have had more time with her so she could see how we all progressed, I know my grandmother is in heaven, happy as can be because as always — she was right. He did have something better.
Nanny will always be loved by us, and we will miss our strong matriarch.
She is survived by her loving, inseparable partner of twenty years, Bobby Jo Presson. Her children Paul Chance (Sue) and Cyndi Salter (Scott). By her grandchildren: Ryan, Jeff, Brittany (Deceased), Hollie (Morgan), Stacey (Daniel). And her three great grandsons: Eli, Jude, Maxwell and fur baby, Nash (Deceased).
Rest in Peace Nanny
We love you
Williams
Mr. Tracy Bernard Brown, of Milledgeville, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Macon, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of All Faiths, Milledgeville, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Heritage Memorial Park, Milledgeville, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife, Casandra Brown, several other relatives and friends.
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Slater's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
