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PAGE 10A- THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 Obituaries Ruby M. Sines Ruby M. Sines of Ohio Valley Health Care Facil ity died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born December 16, 1926, in Parkers burg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late How ard T. and Belva (McFee) Gault. She worked at the Chancellor Hotel, Sears and Roebuck and the C and P Telephone Company. She was a member, Sunday School teacher and choir member of the River Hill United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary, a life member of the DAV Aux iliary, a 65-year member of the Ladies Order of the Eastern Star #14, a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine #2 of North America and the Shrine Hillbil lies, a member of the Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary, and was an active member of the Blennerhassett community. She was also a life member of the WV P.T.A. She served as a baton twirlers manager of the Castlettes and the Blennerhassett Twirlers. She was a leader of both Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. She married Melvin L. Sines on December 19, 1948, and he preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by one son, John Sines (Linda), Washington, West Virginia; two daughters, Suzanne Hein and Sandy Ray, Claremont, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Shannon Watson (Eric), Eliz abeth, West Virginia, Mark Sines (Kathi), Jones borough, Tennessee, Jason Sines (Jessica), Bun ker Hill, West Virginia, Robert Gorby (Brittany), Moyock, North Carolina, Trevor Gorby (Paige), Virginia Beach, Virginia, Edward Ray (Amber), Hickory, North Carolina, and John-Edward Sines, Elizabeth, West Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Orlan Gault; and sisters, Roxie Gault Bosley and Lucille Johnson. Funeral service: Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, West Virginia, with the Reverend Charles Furbee offi ciating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Eastern Star rites. The Sines family would like to thank the staff at Ohio Valley Health Care Facility for the great care they gave her during her time there. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, West Virgin ia is in chage of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneral- home.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of July 7-13 Martha Giles Whitehead Martha Giles Whitehead, 82, passed away peace fully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on May 16, 1943, she was a cherished member of the Winder community. A graduate of Wind er-Barrow High School, Mrs. Whitehead was an active member of her class. She was also a dedicated member of Carter Hill Chris tian Church, where her faith and compassion touched many lives. As a member of the Hair dresser Association of Georgia and the Eastern Star, she was known for her nurturing spirit and commitment to her community. Martha had a servant’s heart, always helping those in need. Whether it was delivering home- cooked meals to the sick, volunteering at the church or giving her time at the food pantry, She led a life devoted to serving others. Mrs. White- head was a long-time hairdresser in Winder, where her creativity and compassion for her clients made her a beloved figure. She had a unique ability to make each person feel special and cared for, leav ing a lasting impact on everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Roger Lane Whitehead; her parents, Doc Giles and Lucille Wages Giles; and her sister, Mary Helen Beacham. Martha is survived by her brother, Frank Giles, Winder; nieces, Connie Ross, Malissa Palmer, and Marianne Still; great-niece and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephew. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Maddox-Carter Me morial Home. Funeral service: Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Carter Hill Christian Church with Pas tor Heath Kennedy and the Reverand Ben Parker officiating. She will lie-in state at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that dona tions be made to the Carter Hill Christian Church, 361 Punkin Junction Rd., Bethlehem, Georgia 30620. Maddox-Carter Memorial Home, Winder, is en trusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of July 7-13 Will "Billy" N. Worley Jr. ROYSTON — Will “Billy” N. Worley Jr., 82, Royston, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in Athens. Will “Billy” N. Wor ley Jr. was born on May 2, 1943, in Homer, son of the late Will N. Worley Sr. and the late Nettie Lord Worley. He was a roofer having worked at Martin Roofing and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Worley was a U.S. Air Force veteran and an avid Ga. Bulldog fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Bobby Dean Worley; and sisters, Betty Lord Crowe, Jessie Belle Roach, Mary Lou Peeples and Bertie Mae Fountain. He was survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. Mr. Worley requested that he be cremated. A cel ebration of life will be held at a later date. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences may be made by visit ing www.pruittfhroyston.com. Published by MainStreeet Newspapers, Inc. 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