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Obituaries Raymond Lynn Davenport Raymond Lynn Dav enport, 73, of Leesburg, GA., died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Willson Hospice House. Memo rial services were held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Albany Bible Church. Mr. Pete Daughtry offi ciated. Born in Aiken, SC. Raised and attended high school in States ville, NC. He earned a scholarship to play football at The Citadel, and ultimately graduated from UGA with a Bach elor’s in Entomology. Worked for the Exten sion Service in Mitchell County until he moved to Lee County and start ed his own business as an agricultural consul tant in the early 1980’s. He later consulted for M&M Mars in regards to expanding peanut pro duction into Mexico in the 1990s. He started a Turf Management busi ness in the early 2000’s, which his two sons have expanded upon and con tinue to operate today. He was larger than life, always lit up a room, and was the life of the party wherever he went. Survivors include his sons, Josh Davenport, Sr., Leesburg, GA, Zach Davenport (Jessica), Albany, GA, daughter, Aimee Davenport (Dab), Leesburg, GA, broth er, Shawn Davenport (Shannon), Atlanta, Ga, sisters, Paula Stewart (Peter), Fayetteville, NC, Angie Elliott (Joel), Stat- eville, NC, grandchil dren, Brianna, Landon, Arwen, Bo, Aiden and Lyla. Those desiring may make memorials in memory Raymond Lynn Davenport to Albany Bible Church, 100 Grand Isle Road, Leesburg, GA, 31763 or Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Way, Alba ny, GA, 31721. Patricia Ann (Patsy) Hunt Patricia Ann (Patsy) Hunt, of Leesburg, GA passed away, Saturday, May 14, 2022. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 20, 2022 at Beacon Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Eubanks offici ated. Interment followed in Floral Memory Gar dens Cemetery. Patsy was born on November 18, 1949 to Velera Martin and Vernall Martin in Cave City, KY. Patsy married James ‘J.W.’ Hunt on June 7, 1974 and became a lifelong resident of Albany, GA. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. She was a faithful wife of an always young at heart jokester that adored her for more than 39 years. She was a nurturing and loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Patsy always had an open door, a listen ing ear, and something warm to eat. She leaves behind a legacy of love and patience enriching the lives of nieces, neph ews, friends, and family members that will forev er miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. Hunt, and parents Velera Martin and Ver nall Martin. Survivors include her daughters, Veronica Parrish (Max), Leesburg, GA, Stacie Carter (Rich ard), Charleston, SC, Shellye Russell (Randy), Horse Cave, KY, Tonya Bright (J.D.), Canmer, KY Sisters Sue Gentry, Glasgow, KY, and Peggy Hunt (Rusty), Elloree, SC Grandchildren Rex Parrish, Brooklyn Par rish, Dakota Hancock, Savannah Hancock, Justin Bryant, Brittany Bryant And three great grandsons, Braxton, Bentley, and Bransin. Edward Cullen “Eddie” Butler Edward Cullen “Ed die” Butler, known to some as Doonk, age 71, of Lee County, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Phoebe Put ney Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life service was held on Monday, May 23, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with a visitation and lun cheon that followed. Born January 2, 1951, in Albany, Eddie was the son of the late Mack Butler Sr. and Evelyn Koon Butler. He worked for many years in the sales industry. Eddie loved the outdoors and when he was able, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed working in his yard, tinkering with his truck, and was a huge Geor gia Bulldog fan. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Butler. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Joy Avera Butler of Lee County; children, Brian Butler (Mandy) of Americus, and Whitney Passmore (Brandon) of Leesburg; Matthew Kirtlink who he consid ered a son; four grand children, Cullen Butler, Ansleigh Butler, Colton Passmore, and Weston Passmore; siblings, Mack Butler Jr. (Sherry) of Bozeman, MT, and Terry Butler (Sara) of Camilla; and a host of extended family and friends that loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, do nations may be made to Mars Hill Primitive Bap tist Church Cemetery at PO Box 101 Edison, GA 39846 in memory of his daughter Kelly Butler, or to the Alzheimer’s Asso ciation. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjones. com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Butler family. Tonia Denise Davis Tonia Denise Davis, 52 of Leesburg, GA, passed from this life into the waiting arms of her Sav ior Jesus Christ on May 14,2022. Born March 31, 1970 in Elba Alabama, Tonia was the loving, and caring daughter of Tommy and Faye Sanders. She lived a wonderful life in Lees burg, GA and raised a beautiful family in Lee County. Her children will always remember her as a soft spoken, spiritual, and kind loving mother and Nana to her grandkids. She enjoyed nature which led her to her new hobby of gardening, but most of all she enjoyed every second of every day she spent with her family, friends, and grandchil dren. Tonia was preceded in death by her mother Faye Sanders and is survived by her children Glen Davis (Taylor) of Alba ny, GA, Josie Davis of Leesburg, GA, and Jenna Richardson of Johnson City T.N. formerly of Leesburg, GA, her father Tommy Sanders (Bon nie) of Ft. Gaines, GA, her sister Tina Eubanks (Ricky) of Leesburg, GA, and her brother Robby Sanders of Leesburg, GA. Grandchildren Daw son and Dallas Davis, Arbin Dubravcic, Boston Albritton, John Davis, Aubree Albritton, niece Weatherly Sanders, and nephews Landen Sanders, Zack, and Cole Eubanks. Bishop William Allen “W.A.” Bingham Bishop William Allen “W.A.” Bingham, 89, of Albany, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on Mon day, May 23, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Life Church of Leesburg, 588 Fussell Rd. Leesburg, GA 31763. Homegoing funeral services will be conduct ed at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Life Church of Leesburg. Dr. Timothy M. Hill, Bishop Gary Lewis, and Pastor Matthew Schluckebier will officiate. Following the service, military honors will be presented, and he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife in Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Doc Williams will officiate at the committal service. Born April 18, 1933, in Moorhead, MS, Rev. Bingham was the son of the late Bennie and Lora Moore Bingham. He proudly served our coun try in The United States Army and soon after started a family with his beloved wife Margie and began a 70-year com mitment in serving God The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, May 25,2022, Page 5B and his people in minis try. He pastored several churches affiliated with The Church of God of Cleveland, TN including, Downs Church of God in Sandersville, GA, Lakeview Church of God in Augusta, East La- Grange Church of God, Ochlocknee Church of God, Forest Hill Church of God in Thomasville, Columbus Downtown Church of God, States boro Church of God, West Ward Church of God in Douglas, and Eighth Avenue Church of God in Albany that is currently Life Church of Leesburg where he was given the honor of Pastor Emeritus, and North Rome Church of God where he retired from pastoral ministry. In his years of ministry within The Church of God he served as state overseer for Kansas from 1976-1980 and Texas from 1980-1984. Bishop Bingham also served as evangelism director for the state of Georgia from 1984-1987. He served for 6 years on the Board of directors and for 2 years as chairman of the board for NW Bible College of North Da kota. He preached over 5,180 sermons, baptized over 432 people, had 1,474 members join the church under his min istry, and 60 churches were organized under his leadership. He conducted countless weddings, fu nerals, and was devoted to all those who called him pastor throughout the years. For the past 20 years he found time to serve families in funeral service and spent the last 7 years as Chaplain of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg where he never met a stranger and was proud to be a part of the ministry there. In his free time, he loved to study the word of God and enjoyed deer hunting. Most precious to him was God, his family, his church, and his country. In addition to his parents, Bishop Bingham was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie McDonald Bingham; and siblings, Dottie, Lucille, Doris and Corine. Survivors include his two daughters that he was very proud of Deb bie Bingham Eller (Gary) of Leesburg and Janice Bingham Stapleton of Albany; siblings, Edward and June; grandchildren, Daphne, Chris (Denise), Tiffany and Tyler (Ra chel); great-grandchil dren, Hannah, Chandler, Cruz, Jaxson, Keely, Caitlin, Grace, Caleb, Lexi, and Kenzie; and one great-great-grand- child, Abel. In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to the building fund at Life Church of Leesburg at 588 Fussell Road, Leesburg, GA 31763, in memory of Bishop W. A. Bingham. Joseph W. Jones Fu neral Home was given the honor to serve the Bingham family. Condolences and mem ories may be shared at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home’s website at www. j osephwj ones.com. Let’s play catch-up on routine childhood vaccinations (BPT) - For many of us, life over the past two years has been anything but routine. We missed out on playdates, reunions with loved ones, in-per- son school activities, sports - in some cases, even our children’s regu lar doctor visits, putting them at risk of not being up to date on their routine vaccinations for serious diseases like measles and whooping cough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides vaccines for nearly half of Amer ica’s children. Over the last two years, distribu tion of routine vaccines is down more than 10% compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, which could mean an alarming number of children are vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. Now is the time to get back to some of our routines, including well-child checkups and vaccinations. Even before the dis ruptions of COVID-19, delays in routine vac cinations against vac- cine-preventable diseases - particularly measles - have caused outbreaks. Getting children vacci nated following CDC’s recommended vaccina tion schedule can help protect against outbreaks and allows children to be protected before they may be exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. You have the power to protect your child’s health through vaccination. You and your child’s doctor can make a plan to ensure your child gets back on track and stays on track with their vaccinations - so your child is ready for school and play. There are resources available to help answer your questions about your child’s regular checkups and routine vaccinations, such as: Which vaccines does my child need? Check out CDC’s easy-to-read Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule to see the vac cines recommended for each age and the diseases they prevent. If your child missed a vaccine, use CDC’s Catch-up Immu nization Schedule to help catch them up as soon as possible. Are routine childhood vaccines safe? Vaccines are safe and effective for children to receive at the recom mended age at the recom mended doses. Did you know your child may be eligible for free vaccines? The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program can help. VFC provides free vaccines to children who qualify. About half of American children younger than 19 years old receive VFC vaccines. Ask your doctor if your child qualifies. Now is the chance to play catch-up on the things we’ve been miss ing out on. Help protect your child’s health as they get back to their routines by ensuring they are caught up on their well-child checkups and routine vaccinations. Learn more about rou tine childhood vaccina tion and other ways to keep your child healthy by visiting www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/routine. PUBLIC NOTICE LEE COUNTY Life works well here. The offices of the Lee County Board of Com missioners will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day. County offices will reopen Tuesday, May 31, 2022 for regular business hours. Residential garbage services will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. Leesburg’s Hometown Funeral Home “Our family serving Your family since 2015.” JOSEPH W. JONES FUNERAL HOME in Leesburg 375 US Hwy 19 S., Leesburg, GA www.josephwjones.com 229-814-1415