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Tuesday, April 6,2021 ®jje IE) era Ur (gazette 5A DEATH NOTICES Obituaries are published as received William Barnes Mr. William Bert “Billy” Barnes, age 76, of Milner, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Billy was born on Saturday, September 6, 1944 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late William Hershell Barnes and the late Sara Louise Bankston Barnes. He was of the Baptist faith and had a love for hunting, fishing, and gardening. Billy enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson making turkey calls and spending his time outdoors. Billy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara J. Barnes; children and their spouses, Cindy and Charles Bennett, Kim and Buddy Presley, Jimmy and Angela Newman, and Scott and Renee Newman; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; cousin, Doug Tingle. In addition to his parents Billy is preced ed in death by his brother, Henry Barnes and sister, Sandra Barnes. A graveside service for Mr. William Bert “Billy” Barnes was held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Jackson City Cemetery with Reverend Donnie Skidmoore officiating. Friends visited with the family at the cemetery one hour prior to the service. Flowers are accepted however those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place Mem phis, TN 38105. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com. Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Barnes family. Jeanelle Miller Jeanelle Goggans Miller, age 79 of Barnesville, passed away at The Coliseum Park Hospital Wednes day evening March 31, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born Wednesday September 3, 1941 in Barnesville, GA to the late Maxwell Anderson and Geraldine Bedsole Goggans. She was a graduate of Gordon Military School and received her BSN from Salem College in WV and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from WV Wesleyan. She was employed as the Associate Director of the McIntosh Trail Community Service for the State of Georgia. Jeanelle was a member of The Aldora United Methodist Church and a former longtime member of Pine View Baptist Church where she served as pianist for many years. She enjoyed her butterfly garden, cooking for others and she loved gardening, particu larly raising irises and day lilies. Jeanelle is survived by her husband; Edward Lee Miller, son and daughter in law; Roger Jr. and Debo rah Hollandsworth, daughter and son in law; Vicki and Glenn Forsyth, grandchildren; Ryan Holland sworth, Emily and Patrick McLaughlin, Evan Holland sworth, Matthew & Ashley Forsyth, Andrew & Becky Forsyth great-grandchildren; Scarlett, James, Taylor and Jordan. She is also survived by her sister Maxine Gibson and her daughters Angelyn and Mary. Funeral services for Jeanelle Goggans Miller were held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Aldora United Methodist Church in Barnesville with Sherry Studderd officiating. The body will lie in state for two hours immediately prior to the service. The family received friends Friday, April 2, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the church which is located at 170 Aldora St, Barnesville GA. Those who desire to express their condolences online, may visit the Guest Registry at www.haistenfu- neral.com Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is serving the Miller family. Henry Murphy Mr. Henry L. Murphy, 65, of Barnesville, transi tioned on Wednesday March 31 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday April 6, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Jimmy Lyons will officiate. Visitation was held on Monday April 5, 5-7pm. Mr. Murphy leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loving wife, Mrs. Albertine W. Murphy of Barnesville; a daughter, Mrs. Demetria (Elliot) Cherry of Barnesville; sons, Mr. Henry L.(Kari) Murphy Ferdina Beach Florida and Mr. Jerrell Murphy (Pia) of St. George, Ga.; five grandchildren; sisters, Ms. Ruby Lee Andrews and Ms. Mary Louise Murphy, both of Barnesville, and Ms. Mildred Murphy of Thomaston; a step-sister, Ms. Pauline Jones of Forsyth; brothers, Mr. Lloyd (Sharon) Murphy Sr. of Jonesboro; a step brother, Mr. Berry Powell of California; sisters and brothers- in-law, Mr. Winfred (Robyn) Lavelle, Man teca, CA; Mr. Morris Williams, Griffin, GA, Ms. Linda Lee, Ft. Worth, TX, Ms. Rosalene Murphy, Barnesville, GA and Ms. Shirley Matthews, Griffin, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many devoted friends at the Barnesville Recreation Department will all miss his presence. Claire Tenney Mrs. Jimmie Claire Bartlett Tenney, age 91, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Sunny Grove Assisted Living. Mrs. Tenney was born on Monday, September 9, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Warren Bartlett and the late Blannie Bush Bartlett. Claire is also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Stallings and husband, Roger Tenney; daughter, Linda White. She worked at Southern Bell/AT&T as a telephone op erator. She was a member of Barnesville First United Methodist Church. Claire is survived by her son, David Stallings; daughter and son-in-law Debra and Randy Matthews; granddaughter and husband, Denise D. and Kelvin Chute; grandsons and wives, Brian & Amy Matthews and Douglas and Abby Matthews; granddaughter, Ashley Odom; eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A funeral service for Claire Tenney was held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Williams-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment followed at Lamar Memory Gardens. Friends visited the family from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a dona tion in memory of Claire Tenney to the Barnesville First United Methodist Church, 375 Thomaston Street Barnesville, Georgia 30204. To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuner- alhome.com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Tenney family. Betty Phinazee Ms. Betty L. Phinazee 60, of Hampton, formerly of Barnesville, transitioned on Monday, March 29, 2021 in the Piedmont Henry Hospital. Graveside services were held on Monday April 5, 2021 in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor James C. Marable officiated. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville has been entrusted with all professional services. Ms. Phinazee leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Ms. Shekendall Flewellen of Barnesville, Ms. Kemberly Merritt of Griffin and Ms. Tina Merritt of Hampton; two sons, Mr. Gerald Flewellen of Barnes ville and Mr. Herman (Tequillia) Flewellen of Milner; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mrs. Janet (Charlie) Sullivan of Milner, Mrs. Nycula (Jessie) of Roberta, Mrs. Geraldine (James) Shannon of Forsyth, Mrs. Delores (Horace) McClarin, and Ms. Shelia Linder all of Barnesville and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends who will all cherish her memory. John Carlisle John Reid Carlisle died March 30, 2021 in Mendoci no County, California. The son of Henrietta Brewer Carlisle and Ernest Franklin Carlisle, Jr., he was born on March 8, 1942 in Griffin, GA. A lifelong resident of Griffin, he attended Spalding County public schools. He graduated from the Univer sity of Georgia in 1964, where he had met Carole, the love of his life. He was a letterman and President of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from University of Georgia School of Law in 1967. After graduation, he returned to Griffin. He practiced law and served in the Georgia General Assembly from 1972-1978 and again from 1992-1993. After he left the legislature, he was instrumental in the War Commission to protect battlefields as open spaces. John was as devoted to his community as he was to his family. He established Plant The Future to beautify Griffin city streets with new trees and to pre serve the town he loved. He also founded Honor Our K1A, an organization that pays tribute to the fallen military service members from Spalding County. He developed several residential and commercial real estate projects throughout the county including The Dairy, Griffin’s first gated community. Most recently, he restored the former Coca-Cola bottling facility into retail and office space. An adventurer at heart, John travelled the world with Carole and his family and they spent a year liv ing in Oxford, England to broaden their daughters’ horizons. Their love of travel led them to share, own and operate Thomas Travel and Classic Adventures. Wherever they travelled, John passionately photo graphed their adventures. Behind the lens, he was able to see and capture the very best in people. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Car ole Conniff Carlisle; daughters Flynn Carlisle Livings ton and Christine Carlisle Odom (John); grandchil dren Carole Reid Livingston, Michael Cole Livingston, John “Jack” Calhoun Odom and Catherine Carlisle Odom; sister Henrietta Carlisle Herrick; sister-in-law Catherine Bramlett Carlisle; nieces, nephews and his very special companions Banjo and Cuba. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abundant Life Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 1223, Griffin, GA 30224. founding the Georgia Civil Tragic California fall FROM PAGE ONE Office reported Carlisle slipped and fell about 60 feet into the ocean and died near Albion, a small community on the coast. Indications were Carlisle was attempting to take photos when he lost his footing and fell into the ocean. Funeral arrange ments are pending. Monitor barnesville.com for updates. • Milner Community Library regular hours of operation are Tuesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Satur day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Rent and Utility As sistance Services: Avail able to local residents through the Salvation Army in Griffin. Info: 770.412.6561. • Homeless shelter help: Salvation Army’s House of Hope Shelter is seeking those who can help renovate the shel ter with painting, deep cleaning for items such as bedding for twin beds (sheet sets, blankets, pillows), especially kid themed bedding, pictures for walls, plants (artifi cial and real), bathroom decorations, children’s toys for outside and other homey touches • Vietnam Veterans Middle GA Chapter 946 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, Rock Springs Church, 1278 Juliette Rd., Forsyth, GA, for infor mation call L.D. Park at 678.572.5802. BARNESVILLE MARBLE & GRANITE COMPANY Serving Middle Georgia For 110 Years Designers & Manufacturers of Marble, Granite & Bronze Since 1908 George & Janice Moore 770-358-1470 124 Railroad St., Barnesville, GA 30204 LETTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4A to excel both in and out of the classroom. As you can see, our efforts remain focused on building strong stu dents, strong careers, and strong communities in everything that we do. Our considerable accom plishments over this past year have been made possible by the commit ment and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and elected officials as well as our business, educa tional, and community partners. 1 consider it an honor and a privilege to serve alongside the SCTC community. ALVETTA PETERMAN THOMAS, ED.D. President Southern Crescent Techni cal College “GRAND OPENING” AND ...YOUARE INVITED!! Good Shepherd Worship Center Barnesville Church of God 805 Zebulon Street, Barnesville Our Dedication Service’ k Sunday April 11 th 2021 at^:00pM iHebrews 10:24-25 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted... PSALM 34:18 “Caring Is Our Business” Owned and Operated by Joe and Drew Westbury (770) 358-1678 526 College Dr. Barnesville, GA 30204 email: wwfhbmc@att.net williams-westburyfuneralhome.com April 16 th & 17 th FRIDAY “Family Fun Night!” Kids Park: $7 Arm Band Taster’s Alley 5pm - 7pm $5 to enter and vote for your favorite! Community Cook off Competition: Ancillary Categories: Chicken Wings, Dessert & Bloody Mary’s Each Category $25 entry fees 1 st Place $100, 2 nd Place $50 & 3 rd Place $25 per category FREE Concert 5pm SATURDAY GBA BBQ Competition Music & More!!! For more information about applications, event schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and concert line up info, visit: barnesville.org/barnesville-bbq-blues or call: 770-358-5884