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Obituaries are published as received
Anita Segars Bennett
Anita Segars Bennett of Griffin, was called home to
be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
She was born November 29,
1954.
Anita was preceded in
death by her mother Evelyn
Hodges & stepfather William
Hodges, father Fred Segars,
brother Michael Segars &
sister Elaine Gordy and niece
Tiffany Slaughter.
She is survived by hus
band Tom Bennett, son Jason
Ford, brother Morris Segars,
brother-in-law Donnie Gordy,
nephews Stephen Ruffin, Jay
and Josh Caroway, loving in
laws, father-in-law Jim (Pops) Bennett and wife Carol,
brother-in-law Pat Bennett and Scott Bennett and his
wife Terry and their children Ryan and Conner. Susie
Slaughter and husband Jimmy, and their children
Lisa and Brent, Kathy Valdes, Ed Barron, Carol Benge,
Karen Tillis, Johnny Shultz, and Billy Shultz. Cousins
include Patty Souther, Katreena Haley, Sharon Haley,
Karen and Sherry Bramlett, Gail, Sandra and Wayne
Clark.
Anita was a small woman when it came to size but
in size only. She had a huge personality. She has left
a huge impact in the lives of those blessed to have
known her. Anita loved traveling, gardening, fishing
and growing her orchids. Her favorite places were
the cabin in North Carolina, the Suwannee River and
Alaska.
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us
rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
A service for Mrs. Bennett will be Saturday, Sep
tember 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Conner-Westbury
Funeral Home.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh
Road, Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements. Please
join the family and friends in honoring the life of
Anita Bennett by visiting www.conner-westburyfuner-
alhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
James L. Henry
Mr. James L. Henry, age 83, of Barnesville, Georgia,
passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his
home.
James was born on Thursday, March 23, 1939, in
Dry Branch, Georgia, to his mother Odie Frances
Yost. He was preceded in death by his mother; as well
as three sisters, Donna Lou Bush, Ruthanna Bush,
and Betty Clark.
James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,
Letha Henry; children and their spouses, Debbie and
Keith Johnson, Kim and Jake Sutton; grandchildren
and their spouses, Dylan and Kaitlin Johnson, Brooke
Sutton, Johnathan and Lyndsey Sutton, Jim Sutton;
great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Madison, Macy, McKen
zie, Avery Grace, Annistyn, Reid, Grayson, Graham;
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. James L. Henry were held
on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in Breed
love Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Dawson
and Mr. Gene Turner officiating. Friends visited with
the family from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour at
the funeral home. Interment followed the service in
Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations
be made to The American Kidney Association & The
American Alzheimer’s Association.
Those who wish may leave an online condolence
on our website, www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.
com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College
Drive, Barnesville, is proudly serving the Henry Fam
ily-
Christina McMullin
Miss Christina McMullin, age 46, of 134 Annie Har
ris Drive in the city of Barnesville, Ga. died on Thurs
day, September 1. The family received friends at the
residence.
Miss McMullin is survived by her mother; Ms.
Elber Minnie Lockett McMullin, a daughter; Kimberly
Rochelle McMullin and a special friend Robert Walker
all of Barnesville.
A memorial service celebrating her life was held
Tuesday, September 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the E.P. Roberts Center located at 188 Mill Street
in Barnesville. All family and friends were invited to
attend.
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of ar
rangements.
Cary E. Parker
Cary E. Parker, 73, of Macon, GA, passed away
Thursday, September 8, 2022. The funeral service
was held Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at
Hart’s Mortuary, Jones Coun
ty Chapel with the Reverend
David Dawson officiating. The
family greeted friends from
3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. prior
to the service. Burial followed
the service at Cedar Ridge
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may
be made to the donor’s favor
ite charity.
Son of the late Roy Frank
lin and Rachel Haywood
Parker, Mr. Parker was a grad
uate of Milner High School
and Georgia College and State University. He was a
veteran of the United States Air Force and retired
as a Captain with Macon Police Department with 33
years of service. He was a referee for high school
and college football and volunteered as a coach for
recreational youth sports. Mr. Parker was a mem
ber of Hold’em Hook Fish Camp, Fraternal Order of
Police, Veterans of Foreign War, and Peace Officers
Association. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunt
ing. His greatest passion was spending time with his
grandchildren, cats, Rusty and Fluffy, and his dogs,
Chipper and Bailey.
Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his brother,
Kenneth Parker and grandchild, Rancin Hatcher.
Mr. Parker is survived by his wife of 50 years,
Alice Andrews Parker of Jones County; children,
Cindi Skinner Hatcher of Macon and Greg Parker of
Milledgeville, Georgia; grandchildren, Kayse Skinner,
Harmoni Elliott, Nicholas Parker and Brooke Parker;
and great grandchild, Kamden Adams.
Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condo
lences.
Hart’s Jones County Chapel, Hart’s Mortuary and
Cremation Center, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA 31032
has charge of the arrangements.
Walker Washington CALENDAR ITEM;
Ruth Walker Washington, 92, of Barnesville, Geor
gia, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Upson
Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pike County, Mrs. Washington was
born Monday, July 29, 1930,
daughter of the late Minnie
Tyus Walker and Henry Alvin
Walker, Sr. She was the sixth
of nine children and the sole
survivor. Mrs. Washington re
tired from the William Carter
Company as a sewer and was
a beloved and among the old
est member of the Milner Bap
tist Church. A member of the
Woodmen of the World and
VFW Auxiliary, she enjoyed
sewing and her cats. Mrs.
Washington was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Melvin E. Washington
and daughter Eileen Washington.
Survivors include son, Dana Washington, daughter
and son-in-law, Edith & Dewitt Stevens.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Fri
day, September 2, 2022, at the Milner Baptist Church
with Reverend Brad Ellington officiating. Interment
followed in Milner City Cemetery. The family greeted
friends Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the
church.
Please visit www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.
com to post online tributes.
Williams -Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College
Drive, Barnesville, GA is honored to serve the family
of Ruth Walker Washington.
Madeline Monroe
Sanders
Madeline Monroe Sanders, age 9, of Forsyth, GA,
was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 9,
2022, surrounded by her family. For the past two and
a half years Madeline bravely fought brain cancer.
Madeline was a fourth grader at Hubbard Elemen
tary School where she loved distributing Back Pack
Buddies with Stephanie
Crews. She loved everything
about school. Madeline had a
special bond with her teach
ers including Mallory Brooks,
Becky Cawthon, Julie Pyron,
Stephanie Steed, Kimberly
Harris, Marquita Self, and Bet
ty King. She also dearly loved
her teacher, Andrea Norman
even though she made one
unforgettable mistake. There
was a very special place
in Madeline’s heart for her
principals, Jay Johnston and
MeQuanta McCord. Madeline especially loved telling
jokes and eating lunch with the school resource of
ficers, Billingslea and Blandenburg.
Madeline was a huge fan of the Mary Persons Bull
dogs. She was often seen cheering for the Bulldogs
at the football games. She yelled the loudest for her
boys, JT Andrews, Austin Starr, and Walker Turner.
MP wrestling provided her with the most joy. She was
named an honorary Mat Dog in 2020 by her favorite
coach, Barron Hamlin. One Mat Dog in particular, JT
Andrews, at the age of 18, helped teach her wrestling
moves that better helped her to take him down.
In 2020, Madeline was crowned the first and only
Petite Miss Georgia Peach at the Georgia Capitol and
was recognized by Secretary of State Raffensperger.
At that time she received a standing ovation from the
members of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Prior to her diagnosis, Madeline loved to dance.
She took classes at Simply Dance in Forsyth. She
especially loved Mrs. Katie, Gator, and Mr. Patrick.
Showing off her moves through dance was one of
Madeline’s favorite pastimes.
Madeline was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Barnesville. The happiest day of her life was the
day of her baptism. On November 1, 2020, Madeline
was baptized by Rev. Garth Forster. While at church,
she spent many happy times loving on Mrs. Suzanne
Forster, Mrs. Jenn Zeagler, the children’s minister at
FBC and her husband Mr. Bruce. She had countless
wonderful Sunday School teachers and grew her love
for the Lord under their service.
Madeline received exceptional care at Children’s
Hospital of Atlanta Scottish Rite and Emory Wind-
shape Cancer Institute throughout her battle. The
nurses and doctors provided outstanding treatment.
Jay’s Hope provided immense support to Madeline
and her family throughout her cancer journey.
For five years, Madeline and her siblings had a
very special babysitter, Anna Starr. Anna took care
of Madeline on her good, bad, and even on her most
mischievous days. Madeline often referred to her as
“Anna Banana Suzanna Starr”. In the end, Madeline
lovingly referred to Anna as her grown up best friend.
Madeline was preceded in death by her grandfa
ther, Vernon Elbert Sanders, Jr. and her aunt, Marcy
Sanders. Survivors include her parents Vern and Joy
Sanders, siblings, John Wyatt Sanders, Bella Grace
Sanders, Grandmother, LaVue Sanders of Forsyth,
Grandparents, Earl and Diann Fortson of Barnesville,
Godparents, Josh and Amber Ridley, aunts, uncles,
many cousins and her lifelong best friends, Madison
Smith and Mercer Estes. Madeline is also survived by
friends who became family which include the fami
lies of Ben and Lori Andrews, Wayne and Stephanie
Crews, Glen and Betsy Ford, JB and Erica Haygood,
Dan and Andrea Norman, Michael and Khaki Savelle,
Mark and Heather Smith.
Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary of
Rock Springs Church in Milner on Saturday, Septem
ber 17 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Garth Forster and Rev. Jason
Teal will officiate. The family asks for all who attend
to wear Madeline Monroe shirts or her favorite colors
teal or purple with jeans. A private interment will fol
low. The family will receive friends on Friday, Septem
ber 16 at New Providence Baptist Church in Smarr
from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jay’s
Hope, 1157 Forsyth Street, Suite B, Macon, Georgia,
31201 or to the Back Pack Buddies Program at Hub
bard Elementary.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of
arrangements.
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• Milner Community
Library will hold a Har
vest Festival on October
22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The LCHS Class
of 1973 will celebrate
its 50th class reunion
next year. Classmates
interested in celebrat
ing this special occasion
are asked to contact
Bereatha Napier at 770-
358-3983.
• The Martin-Moore
American Legion Post
25, is now meeting again
at the newly remodeled
Women’s Club House
on Stafford Avenue, the
fourth Thursday of each
month at 6 p.m. for the
spring months. Return to
5 p.m. for winter months
2022. All veterans are
invited.
• 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
• Loving Hands Youth
Development Program
will offer an after school
program to youth ages
5-18 to be held Monday
through Friday from 2:30
to 6:30 p.m. Youth must
meet eligibility criteria
in order to participate.
Youth will receive a
snack, assistance with
homework, tutoring in
reading, STEAM ac
tivities, educational field
trips and much more.
This program is free to
youth who qualify. For
additional information,
contact Gloria Ogletree
or Linda Olivier.
• 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.
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Important Voting Information
November 8,2022 General/Special Election
The voter registration deadline for the November 8,
2022 General/Special Election is Tuesday, October
11,2022.
Advance Voting Location: Lamar County Board of
Elections and Registration Office, 408 Thomaston
Street - Suite D, Barnesville, GA 30204
Hours of Operation: Monday October 17, 2022
through Friday November 4, 2022; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Voting: October 22nd & 29th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Voting: October 23, 2022, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Absentee ballots must be requested no later than
Friday October 28, 2022. Please visit: securemyabsen-
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to request online.
Remember, there is NO voting the Monday before the
election. All polling precincts will be open on Tues
day November 8, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
For more information or to request an absentee
ballot, please call (770) 358-5235.
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