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4A The Forest-Blade • ummiEmaniielConntyLive.com • Swainsboro, Georgia • February 24, 2021 Gratice Fortner, 85 Ms. Gratice Fortner, 85, of Kite, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at her residence fol lowing an extended ill ness. Graveside service was Thursday, Febru ary 18, at 11:30 a.m. at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Burton Dixon offici ating. Viewing was from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 18, at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church. In compliance with the guidelines set by the CDC, 6-feet rule was enforced during visita tion and service. Ms. Fortner was born June 8, 1935, in Kite, to the late Teonard and Oris Tapley Price. She enjoyed fishing, planting flowers, crocheting, and cooking, as well as walking, look ing at nature, and play ing Farkle. Ms. Fortner is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Jo Wheeler; and brothers, Monroe Price, Hubert Price, and Herman Price. Survivors include her sons, Tynward (There sa) Fortner of Milled- geville and Guy Fort- FORTNER ner of Kite; sister, Joyce Moore of Kite; grand children, Kelly (Robin) Fortner of Swainsboro, Casey (Tiffany) Fortner of Tawrenceville, Amber Fortner of Milledgeville, and Mechele Fortner of Austin, TX; great- grand children, Aubrey Fortner, Piper Fortner, and Bro- die and Jade; caregiver, Tabitha Nations; and sev eral nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gumlog Perpetual Care Fund C/O Faye Brant ley 2393 Midas Brantley Road Kite, GA 31049. Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrange ments. IA Great Place For Seniors! 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Main St. • Swainsboro • 478-237-3800 You're Invited To Attend Swainsboro First United Methodist Church 319 W. Main St. 237-7535 Rev. Davis Unkles, Pastor Sunday Morning Services Are Broadcast By WXRS 100.5 FM at 11:00 A.M. Sunday 9:00 AM - Contemporary Service 10:00 AM - Sunday School 11:00 AM - Traditional Worship 5:00 PM - Jr. & Sr. MYF 6:00 PM - Evening Worship Wednesday Night 5:30 PM - Bible Study 6:30 PM - Family Dinner 7:00 PM - Chancel Choir PLEASE JOIN US! Roy Brantley Frady, 79 Mr. Roy Brantley Frady, 79, of Wrightsville, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Graveside ser vice was Sunday, Febru ary 21, 2021, at 4 p.m. at Ivey Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Allen and Deacon Chris Crawford officiat ing. The family received friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday at Ivey Baptist Church. In compliance with the guidelines set by the CDC, 6-feet was enforced during visitation and service. Pallbearers were Tommy Marshall, Tony Price, Floyd Price, Wal ter Price, Russell Massey, Jerald Massey, and John Johnson. Honorary Pall bearer was Ronnie Scar- boro. Mr. Frady was born December 17, 1941 in Wrightsville to the late Thomas Carl Frady and Addie Johnson Frady. Roy was a simple man who led a simple life. He was a devoted hus band and father, and his favorite times were those when he was surround ed by his family, espe cially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Frady spent most of his years behind the steering wheel of a truck and was well respected in the trucking community. He never met a strang er and was always will ing to help someone out whether he knew them FRADY or not. Roy was a bit of a prankster who always enjoyed laughing with family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Frady is pre ceded in death by his par ents; brothers, A.J. Frady and Alvin Horton; and sisters, Loree Price and Sybil Mizell. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lynn Frady of Wrightsville; sons, Tommy Frady and Jeff Frady, both of Wrightsville; daughters, Rhonda Marshall and Debbie (Kevin) Join er, both of Wrightsville; grandchildren, Lee Mar shall, Keeli Joiner, Kaci Joiner, and Keri Joiner; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Marshall and Emilee Roberson; sever al nieces, nephews, and many friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospitals or Ivey Baptist Church. Chapman Funer al Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrange ments. Charles Alfred Coleman, 73 Mr. Charles Alfred Coleman, 73, of Swains boro, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Rockdale Health care Center in Conyers following an extended illness. Graveside ser vice was held Saturday, February 20, at 2 p.m. at Swainsboro City Cem etery with Reverend James E Love officiat ing. The family received friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at Chapman Funer al Home. In compliance with the guidelines set by the CDC, 6-feet rule was enforced during vis itation and service. Pallbearers were Kel vin Williams, Rodney Williams, Tiery Penning ton, Alphonso Durden, Jr, and William Hill. Mr. Coleman was born February 28, 1947, in Swainsboro to the late John Calvin and Willie Mae Malone Coleman. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ardelle Brantley; broth ers, James Coleman, Wil lie Clyde Coleman, and Elbert Coleman. Survivors include his COLEMAN wife, Barbara B. Cole man of Jonesboro; sons, Charles A. Coleman and Chase A. Coleman, both of Jonesboro; daughter, Charnessa L. Coleman of McDonough; broth ers, Lester Coleman of Swainsboro and Jerry Lee Randall of Denver, CO; sister, Arlane (Garnett) James of Bridgeton, NJ; God sister, Emma Nesbitt Wiley; grandchildren, Imani Coleman Murray (Keishan) of Jersey City, NJ, and Daylin Charles Coleman of McDonough; great-granddaughter, Kori Aleisha Murray; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrange ments. Perfected Hue Holiness Church Nehemiah 8:10 for the joy of the Lord is your strength Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Sunday Night 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Dean Martin II * 478 ) 237 " 4598 www.perfectedlove.com Sw 1 a 127 b H 0 ^ gamoi JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH Paul Ferdinand Pierre, Jr., 66 Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Paul Ferdinand Pierre Jr., age 66, of Swainsboro, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 18, at 11 a.m. in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Josh Black officiating. The fam ily received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. CDC social distancing guide lines were observed and masks were encouraged for the safety and health and well-being of others. Interment was Saturday, February 20, at 11 a.m. in San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. Augustine, FL. Pallbearers were Alan Dykes and Deacons of Summertown Baptist Church. Mr. Pierre was born October 21, 1954, in St. Augustine, FL., to the late Paul F. Sr. and Ann Gray Pierre. He was retired and loved his family and Church. Mr. Pierre was a member of Summertown Baptist Church. In addi- PIERRE tion to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Adams Pierre; son, Paul Ryan Pierre; and sister, Yvonne Pierre. Survivors include daughters, Susan Meeks of Swainsboro and Michelle Cardenas of Daytona Beach, FL; sons, Richard Lee Pierre (Anna) of MI and Steven Pierre of Swainsboro; sister, Denise Lee (Robert) of Seattle, WA; former son- in-law, Francisco Cruz of Daytona Beach, FL; 14 Grandchildren; 1 Great- Grandchild; nephews and extended family. Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements. Sarah L. Mason Shivers, 77 Ms. Sarah L. Mason Shivers, 77, passed away February 13, 2021 in Augusta with her daugh ters, her sister, and her brother by her side. Grave side services were held February 20, at 11 a.m. in the Swainsboro City Cem etery. Mrs. Shivers was born October 15, 1943, as the first child to Cleo and Minnie Mason. She was a dedicated member of Mill Groves Baptist Church in Sardis. Ms. Shivers is preceded in death by five children. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Lucy Mason Kendrick (Willie), Tracy L. Shivers, and Stacy D. Shivers, all of Colum bus; sons, Dennis Mason and Ben Mason, both of Swainsboro; sons, Dennis Mason and Ben Mason, both of Swainsboro; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; siblings, J.W. Mason (Tina) & Isa- SHIVERS iah Mason of Swainsboro, James Mason (Theresa) of Waynesboro, Robert Mason (Lillian) & Larry Mason of Dublin; sisters, Lela M. Mason of Waynes boro, Eunice Barnes of Augusta, Jane Mason of Sardis; a host of nieces, nephews, and caregivers; close friends, Paula Deck- Bass, Mary Ann Foster, Darlene Gamble, Theresa Lassiter, & Nunny Turner. Mosley's Funeral Home of Swainsboro, Georgia was in charge of arrange ments. Gussie Mary Patrick Howard, 97 Mrs. Gussie Mary Pat rick Howard, 97, passed away on February 15, 2021. Graveside service was held Saturday, Feb ruary 20, at 2 p.m. at Swainsboro City Cem etery with Pastor BJ Martin presiding and Eulogist Pastor Jeanette Harden. Mrs. Howard was born October 27, 1923, in Bolingbroke, from the union of Henrietta and Augustus Patrick. Because Mrs. Gussie's mother died when she was only 16, she was raised by her maternal aunt Clara and uncle Mark Frazier of Macon, and graduated from Ballard High School in Macon in 1940. After completing high school, Mrs. Howard continued her education at Georgia Baptist College in Macon and Brewton Parker Col lege in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Howard is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Howard, Sr.; daughter Cherlyn Paulann (Cupie); and HOWARD grandson, David Smith. Surviving family mem bers include six lov ing children, Augustus George Howard of Riv- erdale, Paul Lawrence (Petrine) Howard, Jr. of Atlanta, Mark Patrick Howard of Swainsboro, Dwight David (Sheryl) Howard of Fairburn, Jac queline Ruth Howard of Riverdale, and Mat thew Derrick Howard of Swainsboro; 9 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchil dren; and a host of niec es, nephews, cousins, friends, and other loved ones. Mosley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
