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Joyce S. Daniel [12/27/1933 - 02/13/2012]

Joyce Stapleton Daniel, age 78, of 306 Clements St., Richland, died at the Stewart Webster Hospital Monday, February 13. A native of Weston, Mrs. Daniel was born December 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Albert Clark and Mildred Dennard Stapleton. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richland and was a retired customer service representative. Mrs. Daniel was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Harmony Cemetery in Richland with Rev. Robert Orr officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Weston Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 156, Weston, GA. 31832. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Chris Rice of Richland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Debbie Daniel of Cusseta and Scott and Mylena Daniel of Cusseta; five grandchildren, Jeremy and Ragon Rice, Michael and Darby Rice, Tracy Richardson, Curt and Misti Richardson and Isabella Daniel; six great grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Gunnels of Montgomery, AL; two sister-in-laws, Mattie Maude Stapleton of Mt. Ulla, NC and Marianne Lee of Tallahassee; a brother-in-law, Wesley Daniel of Columbus;a cousin and best friend, Carolyn Anglin of Richland and two aunts, Nellie Alston of Preston and Ayleen Sumner of Americus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie U. Daniel, Jr., two sisters and one brother.

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Hugh D. Lawing, Sr [06/05/1931 - 02/05/2012]

Hugh D. Lawing, Sr. Hugh D. Lawing, age 80, of 131 N. Spring Creek Rd., Cobb, died at his residence Sunday, February 5, 2012. A native of Forest City, North Carolina, Hugh was born June 5, 1931, the son of the late Claude Manson and Eva Lackey Lawing. He attended high school at Cool Springs High School in Forest City, NC and graduated from North Carolina State University with a BSEE degree in Engineering in 1959. Hugh served in the US Navy from 1951-1955 as an Aviation Electrician. He was employed with Martin-Marietta Corp. as an Analog Applications Engineer. He also worked with Sperry-Rand Corp. as a Motor Design Engineer and retired after 28 years with Lockheed Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia. While at Lockheed, Hugh worked as a Mathematician, Scientific Computing Analyst and in other computer operations. Hugh is a member of Lakeview Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for several years. He also taught for many years in the Marietta, GA area. Since retirement Hugh has enjoyed golfing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Lawing of Cobb; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jane Harrison of Gainesville, GA, Amy and Mike Jackson of Kennesaw, Beth and Dave Duran of Marietta and Jo and Dr. Michael Hebert of MS; a son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Penny Lawing, Jr. of Weston, FL; two step sons, Dr. Johnny Franklin Railey of Falls Church, VA and Todd Stephen and Dana Railey of Powder Springs; three sisters, Carolyn Lawing Wood of Forest City, NC and Verlie Lawing Leatherwood of Black Mountain, NC and Ethel Lawing Bridges of Troutman, NC; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Claude and Betty Lawing of Shelby, NC, Perry and Betty Lawing of Marion, NC and Morrison and Shirley Lawing of Poquoson, VA; fifteen grandchildren and two step grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Alpha Net, Inc. at 2937 SW 27th Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. You may sign the online guest book at www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com. Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.

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Zachary Clay Peak [08/14/1985 - 01/31/2012]

Zachary Clay Peak, age 26, of DeSoto, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Funeral services for Mr. Peak will be held Friday, February 3 at 2:00 PM at DeSoto Baptist Church where he was a member. Rev. Troy Fripp will officiate. Interment will be in the Leslie Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 2, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to DeSoto Baptist Church, P.O. Box 100, DeSoto, GA 31743 or Friends of the Rylander Theatre, P.O. Box 864, Americus, GA. 31709. Zach was a 2003 graduate of Lee County High School where he participated in band, chorus and the one act play. He also graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a degree in drama and information technology. At Georgia Southwestern he sang with the chorus, was in numerous plays, worked with the University�s TV channel 16 and the Rylander�s Children theatre. Zach enjoyed music, literature and computers and had a talent for writing like his father. Zach was the son of Sidney Clinton Peak and Carol Ann Peak. He was preceded in death by his father Sidney Peak, and his grandparents, Roger and Ida Peak of Cuthbert, Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Carol Ann Clay Peak of DeSoto, his maternal grandparents, Robert A. and Betty Pace Clay of DeSoto, an aunt, Melody Clay Sheffield, (Jim) of Albany, uncles, John Peak (Sheila) of Leesburg and Stanley Peak of Albany, cousins, Clay Sheffield of Albany and Beth Peak of Albany and many more aunts, uncles and cousins. You may sign the online guest book by visiting www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com. Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.

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Billy "Bud" Oliver [12/27/1940 - 01/29/2012]

Billy Eugene �Bud� Oliver, age 71, of 852 Leslie Lamar Rd., Leslie, died at his residence Sunday, January 29, 2012. A native of Ashburn, Ga., he was born December 27, 1940 the son of the late William Byron and Amelia Maurine Parmore Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a farmer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. William Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Leslie City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 31, 2012, from 6 to 8 PM at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel and at other times the family residence 852 Leslie Lamar Rd. Pall bearers include Lamar Oliver, Gary Odom, Bill Watson, Kendall Cooper, Corbett Howell and Clay Harvey. Honorary Pall bearers include Logan Felts, Lamar Potter, Lane Lacy and Russell Philmon. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 301, Leslie, Ga. 31764. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Ruthie Oliver of Leslie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Billie Ann and Andy Prickett of Lake Cormorant, MS and Sheila and Tim Ellsworth of Mesa, AZ.; a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lisa Oliver of Leslie; four sisters, Betty Spradley of Albany, Claira Scott of Leesburg, Wino Scott of Leesburg and Joe Ann Walker of Sylvester; four brothers, Bob Oliver of Baconton, Byron Oliver of Sylvester, Ed Oliver of Baconton and Danny Oliver of Leesburg; and two grandchildren, Andrea and Austin Prickett.

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James Calvin Owen [11/25/1926 - 01/08/2012]

James Calvin Owen, age 85, of 273 Tallent Store Rd., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Sunday, January 8, 2012. A native of Ellaville, Mr. Owen was born November 25, 1926, the son of the late John and Idolene English Owen. Mr. Owen was retired from the US Postal Service where he was employed as a mail carrier. He served in the US Navy during WWII and also served in the National Guard for seventeen years. Mr. Owen was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, a Pilgrim with the Moose Lodge and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include grandsons and Honorary pallbearers include Letter Carriers. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 11, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel and at other times the residence of Ralph and Sheryl Norton, 709 Adderton St., Americus. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The League of the Good Samaritan, Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, Ga. 31709. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eunice Kelly Owen of Americus; a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Ralph Norton of Americus; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Marta Owen of Hunnington Beach, Cal., Steve and Michele Owen of Americus and Ferrell and Gale Owen of Ellaville; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha Kate Deriso and Clifford of Atlanta; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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Marjorie T. Taylor [11/13/1923 - 01/08/2012]

Marjorie Teele Taylor, age 88, of 2001 S. Lee St., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Sunday, January 8, 2012. A native of Ellaville, Ms. Taylor was born November 13, 1923 the daughter of the late John Leonard and Artie Ophelia Allen Teele. She was an active member of Ellaville Baptist Church, past state champion in archery and loved her family. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 13, 2012, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ben Foxworth officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Phoebe Sumter Hospice, P. O. Box 1434, Americus, Ga. 31709 or to Ellaville Baptist Church, PO Box 325, Ellaville, Ga. 31806. Survivors include a sister, Doris Bailey of Americus; several nieces, Myra Odom, Chyra Brock, Marjorie Mock, Debra Nash and Kathy Hardester; several nephews, Eugene Teele and Steve Bailey; and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

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Macy Kate "Peanut" Weeks [11/25/2011 - 01/06/2012]

Macy Kate �Peanut� Weeks, infant daughter of Daniel and Brandy Weeks, of 568 Platt Rd, Lumpkin, died Friday, January 6, 2012. A memorial service will be held January 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Preston Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Smith officiating. The family will receive friends prior to service. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of one�s choice. Survivors include her parents Daniel and Brandy Weeks of Lumpkin; a brother, Logan Weeks; maternal grandparents, Joyce Campbell of Lumpkin and Johnny Campbell of Melbourne, FL.; paternal grandparents, Loretta Weeks of Preston and Danny Weeks of Marietta; and maternal great grandparents, Randy and Shirley Platt of Lumpkin.

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Douglas "D.S." Samuel Short, Sr. [04/29/1926 - 12/27/2011]

Douglas �D.S.�Samuel Short, Sr., age 85, of 1304 Elm Ave., Apt. 17, died at his residence Tuesday, December 27, 2011. A native of Preston, Mr. Short was born April 29, 1926, the son of the late Douglas Samuel Short and Lucile Eva Johnson Short. Mr. Short served in the Navy during World War II and was retired from Sheffield Hardware where he was employed as Vice President and Secretary. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Americus, past member of Civitan, Junior Chamber of Commerce, past member of Jaycees, MB Council Lodge # 13 F & AM, Knight Temple, past president of Sumter Shrine Club and a member of Elks Club. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Phoebe Sumter Hospice, P. O. Box 1434 Americus, Ga. 31709. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Christine Dixon Short of Americus; two sons, Douglas Samuel Short, Jr. of Joshua, TX. and William R. short of Americus; three grandchildren, Christoper Short, Amy Findley and Cody Short; and three great grandchildren. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories by visiting www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com. Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.

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Henry Alonzo Casey, Jr. [05/15/1935 - 12/14/2011]

Henry Alonzo Casey, Jr., age 76 of 225 Hospital St., Plains, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Wednesday, December 14, 2011. A native of Sasser, Mr. Casey was born May 15, 1935, the son of the late Henry Alonzo Casey, Sr. and Fannie Rigsby Casey. He was a member of First Methodist Church and retired from International Minerals and Chemicals where he was employed as a Sales Manager. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Casey Meeks and Rob of Lawrenceville, Teresa and Chris McPherson of Peachtree City and Jan and Paul Krzykwa of Tyrone; a son and daughter-in-law, Al and Carol Casey of Cumming and nine grandchildren. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories by visiting www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com. Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.

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Doris C. Williams [06/20/1932 - 12/05/2011]

Doris Cordell Williams, age 79, of 694 B Lasco Harvey Rd., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Monday, December 5, 2011. A native of Americus, she was born June 20, 1932, the daughter of the late John Edd and Francis Elizabeth Turner Cordell, Sr. Mrs. Williams was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and Morning Glory Garden Club since 1993. She was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University and was retired from Wells Fargo where she was employed as a Bank Examiner. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 9, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Dupree officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 8, at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Tom Bagwell of Mobile, AL and a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Debra Jordan of Americus, five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Williams, Sr.

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