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Tuesday, April 27,2021 ®jje TBeralti <©a?ette 5A DEATH NOTICE Danny Nathaniel Landers CALENDAR ITEM, Obituaries are published as received Ronald Edward Brazas, Sr. Mr. Ronald Edward Brazas, Sr., age 80, of Barnes- ville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Ron was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 14, 1940 to the late Frank Brazas and the late Claire Valentino Brazas. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Susan. Ron grew up in Billeri ca, Massachusetts and graduated Essex Aggie where he began his love of dairy farming and cattle judging. At 17, Ron entered the United States Army where he served as a helicopter mechanic from 1957-1960. After completing his military service, Ron moved to middle Georgia where he began farming and made his home for the next 55 years. Ron was a Christian who would always describe himself as friend of the Lord his savior. He raised a family and was a loved father, brother, grandfather, and friend to many in his more than 50 years in middle Georgia. In addi tion, Ron was also a hotrodder, cowboy cattleman and master tinkerer which he pursued right up to his final days. Ron was intelligent and bold, never afraid to share his opinion (whether requested or not). His lively personality will truly be missed by those that knew him well. Ron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie & Matthew Stoller; sons and daughters-in- law, Tim & Millie Brazas and Ron Jr. & Nicole Brazas; daughter, Hollie Brazas; grandchildren, Rob Bacon, Erica Stoller, Adam Stoller, Monroe Clinton, Cena Maeve Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan & Ginger Brazas and Ken & Donna Brazas. A memorial service for Ron Brazas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 15, 2021 at Williams-West- bury Funeral Home in Barnesville, GA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making dona tions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, Florida 33607 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, Georgia is serving the Brazas fam ily. Bessie Sue Starling Warren Mrs. Bessie Sue Starling Warren, 82, of Barnesville, GA, died Tuesday April 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Navicent Health, Macon Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Warren were held on Saturday April 24, at 11:00 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church in Thomaston, with Rev. Buddy Wall and Rev. Tim South officiating. Burial will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. Mrs. Warren was born March 3, 1939, in Thomas ton, GA, to the late Robert Wilson Starling and Fannie Dora Jarrell Starling. She was a 1958 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. At an early age, she joined with her par ents at East Thomaston Baptist Church, where she grew up playing the piano and singing with her sister Henrietta Drinnen. In mid-life she moved her letter to Faith Baptist Church where she faithfully served for over fifty years as an accomplished pianist and organ ist, playing for congregational services, weddings, and funerals, and holding various positions such as church secretary and treasurer. She was blessed with two companions: the late Reginal “Leon” Jones, and then the late Harvey Eugene Warren, Sr., whom she referred to as “the love of her life.” With these two, she raised nine children. They created a loving home and cared for their children and kept many of their grandchildren on a daily basis. Her family was her passion and the center of her life. Her love ex tended beyond her own family touching the lives of all who were blessed to know her. She claimed many extended family members as her own. Mrs. Warren enjoyed family genealogy and counting cousins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Warren was pre ceded in death by her husband, Harvey E. Warren, Sr.; her sister, Henrietta Drinnen; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Turner Jones; a granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Jones; and a great grandson, Noah Andrew Conkle. Survivors include seven sons: John W. Jones, Sr. and Terry L. (Bonnie) Jones, both of Barnesville, GA; Donald A. Jones and Austin B. Jones, both of Thomaston; Michael E. (Pam) Jones, of Griffin, GA; Harvey “Gene” (Becky) Warren, Jr. of Barnesville, GA. and Ernest “Ernie” (Teera) Warren of Dahlonega, GA; two daughters, A. Darlene Jones (Rev. Tim) South of Molena, GA, and Rhonda S. Jones (David) O’Steen of Barnesville, GA; 27 grandchildren: John W. Jones, Jr. of Barnesville, GA; C. Chase (Heather) Jones of Griffin, Ga.; J. Ethan (Kaila) Jones of Thomaston, GA; Stephen “Steve” (Melanie) Jones, Billy J. (Joyce) McKinley Jackie McKinley (Brandon) Hall, Michelle McKinley (Jason) Johnson, all of Barnesville, GA; Amber Jones (John) Womack of Thomaston, GA; Kimberly “Kim” South (Mike) Hawley of Littleton, CO; Kelly South (Nick) Montgomery and Kristy South (Kyle) Legg, both of Thomaston, GA; William D. (Robin) O’Steen of Griffin, GA; Samuel R. “Sammy” (Lindsey) O’Steen of Yatesville, GA; Melissa S. O’Steen (Jeffery) Conkle, Re- bekah L. “Bekah” O’Steen, Corey B. (Kristin) Jones, all of Barnesville, GA; Brandon T. Jones of Thomaston, GA; Jayden Jones, Travis Jones, Joey Jones, Kendall Jones, Kaitlyn “Katie” Jones, all of Griffin, GA; Jeremy E. (Kristina) Warren of Molena, GA; Justin L. (Angel) Warren and Aarron M. (Savannah) Warren, both of Thomaston, GA; Casey T. Warren and J. Cody War ren both of Hiram, GA; 50 great-grandchildren Trey Brenda, Reese, Arlene, Katona, Lee, Gage, Tyson, Mikal, Krystin (Alex) Rivers, Brandy Billie Jo, Lucas (Brianna) Johnson, Ally Grade, Vincent, Amber (Bubba) Foster, Colby (Bailey) Hall, Amy Emily Wes ley Mikey, Loretta, Riley Emily Erika, Landon, Olivia, Owen, Alaina, Lillian “Lilly”, Colton, Alexander “Alex”, Arabelle, Alyssa, Simon, Sierra, Dakota, Cheyenne, Levi, Kayden, Khloe, Braelyn, Amelia, Bryliee, Ali, Leigha, Shelby Kayleigh, and Samantha; 14 great- great grandchildren: Ella, Annistyn, Amberly, Harper, Blair, Emma, Colby Jaxson, Sophie, Madison, Blakely Kyleigh, Alex, and Willa. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law: Karen Salter and Robbie Jones; a sister-in-law, Patricia Jones Cleveland, and nieces (Henrietta’s daughters) Brenda (Mike) Sorenson and Sherry (Danny) Stowe, along with many other rela tives and friends. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon Road, PMB 359, Macon, GA 31210. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home in Thomaston was in charge of all arrangements. Ads build businesses 770.358.NEWS Mr. Danny Nathaniel Landers, age 73, of 114 Ingram Road, Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday April 23, 2021 at WellStar North Fulton Hospital. Danny was born on Tuesday July 29, 1947 in Zebu- Ion, Georgia to the late Paul Frank Landers and the late Ellis Smith Landers. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Landers; and a son-in-law, Timothy Skelton. Danny was a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from the City of Barnesville with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his yard. Danny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen Gordy Landers, children, Travis Landers, Lesia Skel ton, Tammy & Clayton Driskell; grandchildren, Brit tany Connell, Kimberly Skelton, Brian Skelton, Megan Martin, and Haley Driskell; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; brother, Larry Land ers; sisters and brother-in-law, Ann & Charles Skelton, Patsy Storey Debra Bunn, and Wanda Bunn; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Danny Landers will held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the Landers Family Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday from 2:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Landers home, 114 Ingram Road, Barnesville, GA. To make an online condolence, please visit www. williams-westburyfuneralhome.com. Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Landers Family. • The Boy Scout Troop 38 will celebrate their 75th anniversary on Sat urday June 5 in conjunc tion with the June Court of Honor from 10 a.m. un til 2 p.m. at Aldora Park. The church will have the grill from United Bank set up to cook lunch. • 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. • Free instruction for Lamar County residents is available for Georgia’s Adult Education GED prep and basic skills on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. English as a second language and scholarships for GED testing fees are also avail able. Call 770.358.4859 for more information. • New Life Community Development Corpo ration to host a Men, Women and Children’s Clothing Give-Away ev ery Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or until clothes are gone, weather per mitting, for more infor mation call Nancy Dadd at 770.358.9102. • 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. URMC administers 15,000 COYID-19 vaccines Upson Regional Medical Center recently administered the 15,000 COVID-19 vaccine. Upson County has one of the highest per capita vaccination rates in the state with 19 percent of citizens fully vaccinated. Heath English (above) was the 15,000th vaccine recipient. Darnita Nash inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Darnita Nash of Barnesville, a student at Mercer University was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disci plines. Nash is among approx imately 30,000 students, faculty professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Member ship is by invitation only and requires nomina tion and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify as do faculty professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly dis tinction. ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!! 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