| Community Obituaries |
Mrs. Merle Cremer Jones
Mrs. Merle Creamer Jones, age 70 of Roopville, Georgia passed away Monday 23, 2010 at the Tanner Medical Center in
Carrollton, Georgia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Creamer will be conducted Friday, August 27, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend Troy Blackwelder officiating. The family will receive guests at
the funeral home prior to the service from 1:00 -2:00 P.M… The interment will follow the service at the Ephesus Baptist
Church Cemetery in Ephesus, Georgia.
Mrs. Jones was born in Lumber City, Georgia on August 6, 1940, the daughter of the late Marion and Frances Creamer. She
was a Christian by faith. Before retirement she was a dietician at the Pine Knoll Nursing Home in Carrollton, Georgia. She
was a devoted and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Merle Creamer Jones of Roopville, GA.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Ricky
Matheny of Hogansville, GA., Edith and Jerry Taylor of Readyville, TN., Rachael and Jess Collett of Asher, KY., and Rhonda
and Shane Smith of Vancleave, MS.; four son and two daughters-in-law, Everett and Dianna Tankersley of Carrollton, GA.,
Richard and Trudy Jones, Jr. of Roopville, GA., Ronald Jones, Sr., and Rodney Jones, Sr. both of Roopville, GA.; five sisters,
Faye March, Shelma Jean Budd, Marie Slattery, Mary Jane Bogle, and Delores Randolph; two brothers, Norman Creamer,
and Raymond Creamer, all of Florida; twenty eight grandchildren; and twenty nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Allen Jones, Jr….
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 08/26/2010
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Mr. Willie Daniel
Mr. Willie Joe Daniel, age 67 of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday,
August, 16, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Daniel will be conducted Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Chapel in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend David Huckeba officiating. The interment will follow in the Olive Branch
Cemetery. The family will receive guest at the funeral home Tuesday evening, August 17, 2010 from 6-8 P.M…
Mr. Daniel was born in Franklin, Georgia on October 7, 1942, the son of the late Sammie Lee Daniel and Willie Nixon Daniel.
Before the onset of his illness he was a devoted member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church. He was an iron works framer in
the metal building construction industry. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Tina and Dewey Brown of LaGrange, Ga.; two grandsons, Dylan and Donovan
Brown also of LaGrange, Ga.; five brothers, Oka Lee Daniel of LaGrange, Ga., Thomas Daniel of Ocala, Fla., Gary, Andrew
and George Daniel all of Franklin, Ga., and Dale Daniel of Lynn Haven, Fla…
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 08/17/2010
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Mr. Jeffery Wayne Thompson
Mr. Jeffery Wayne Thompson, age 46 of Franklin, Georgia, formerly of Douglasville, Georgia passed away at his home on
Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Thompson were conducted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Home in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend Bobbie Robinson officiating. Mr. Thompson’s sister, Elizabeth Day
offered a loving tribute to her brother. The interment followed in the Prays Mill Baptist Church Cemetery in Douglasville,
Georgia with the Reverend Neil Beard officiating. Music was provided by Grady Ellis, Leesa Stutts Cothran. Those serving as
pallbearers were Tyler Wilson, Karl Christian, Bill Ellis, Fred Ellis, James Trawick, and
Mr. Thompson was born in Carrollton, Georgia on January 16, 1964 the son of Annie Ruth Ellis Compton and Thomas Wayne
Thompson. Before the onset of his illness he was employed by the Tanner Distribution Center. He was a talented artist, and
an avid sports enthusiast. He was a loving son, father, and brother. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Compton of Franklin, Ga.; father and step-mother, Wayne and Ann Thompson of ; one
daughter, Courtney Thompson of Canton, Ga.; three sisters, Angie Christian of Franklin, Ga., Elizabeth Day of Bay Minette,
Ala., and Susan Thompson of Montgomery, Ala…
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 08/05/2010
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Mr. Tommy Lee Brice, Jr.
Mr. Tommy Lee Brice, Jr., age 39 of Hogansville, Georgia passed away at the Vista Care Nursing Home in Columbus,
Georgia on July 29, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Brice were conducted at the Franklin Church of God on July 31, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. with the Reverend
Noel Forrester officiating. Music was provided by Christie Forrester. Those serving as pall bearers were Darrell Brice,
Matthew Brice, Trey Brice, Tristan Brice, Jessie Garrett, and Richard Brice. The interment followed in the Franklin City
Cemetery.
Mr. Brice was born in Fulton County, Georgia on November 22, 1970, the son of Tommy Lee Brice, Sr. and Shirley Ann
Foster Brice. He was well known in our area as the Blossom Gas Distributor. His great contribution to the youth of Heard
County, as both a volunteer coach at the Heard County Recreation Department, and the Heard County High School will long
be remembered. He was an avid sports enthusiast, and a competition marksman. He especially enjoyed hunting with his wife
Linda. His children and grandchildren were the joy of his life. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. He will be
missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Linda Anne Strozier Brice of Hogansville, Ga.; mother and father, Tommy and Shirley Brice also of
Hogansville, Ga.; three children, Tommy Lee Brice, III, Rebecca Leigh Garrett, and Lindsey Rae and Jesse Garrett; one sister
Leeta Ann Brice; one brother, Darrell and Debbie Brice; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 08/05/2010
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Mrs. Lavelle Merrill Thompson
Mrs. Lavelle Merrill Thompson, age 73 of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, Georgia passed away Friday, July 23,
2010 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson were conducted July 26, 2010, from the Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home Chapel with
the Reverend Mark Williams officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Thompson’s Niece, Bonita Wortham and nephew, Bryan
Owensby. Those serving as pallbearers were Kevin Noajin, Randy Zanders, Tyler Bryan, Casey Merrill, Huel Thompson,
Pepper Jackson, Allen N. Keeble, and Rodney East.
She was born in Heard County, Georgia on July 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Joe Bell Merrill and Velma Hyatt Merrill.
Mrs. Thompson was a registered nurse and served in many different positions helping to heal the sick. She was a volunteer
with at Callaway Gardens, and the Troup County Recreation Department. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her
many acts of kindness will long be remembered.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Carla Bryan, and Charles and Shari Thompson, and two
grandsons, Tyler and Charles.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Bryan and Charles Tompson, and one beloved son Darrell.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 07/30/2010
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Mrs. Shirley Marinin
Mrs. Shirley Alma Tengler Marinin, age 66 of Franklin, Georgia passed away at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Mrs. Marinin was born on February 3, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry Michael Tengler and Clara
Lillian Tuma Tengler. She was a member of the Franklin United Methodist Church and enjoyed attending when her health
permitted. Mrs. Marinin worked for both the McDonalds and Wendy’s Corporations where she was in the food preparation
department. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by one brother, Harry Tengler of Dalton, OH.; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends and care
givers, Debbie Seabury of Franklin, Ga., and Chuck Twists of Fairburn, Ga..
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Clara Tengler, and husband, Bill Marinin.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 07/22/2010
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Mrs. Pat McCuiston
Mrs. Patricia Ann “Pat” Walters McCuiston, age 52 of Franklin, Georgia passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21,
2010.
A memorial service was conducted on Friday, July 23, 2010, at 4:00 P.M. from the Franklin United Methodist Church with the
Reverend Brett Mathews officiating. Music was provided by Jan Marshall and Rick Robertson.
Mrs. McCuiston was born in Langdale, Alabama on September 29, 1957, the daughter of Wynell Reeves Walters, and the
late W. M. (Billy) Walters. She was a devoted member of the Franklin United Methodist Church where she served as both a
Sunday School Teacher, and leader for the Wednesday night children’s activities. Mrs. McCuiston was a graduate of both,
Independence High and Piedmont College in Charlotte, N. C…She served the people in our area at the Clark Holder Clinic
where she was a customer service representative. The gentle way she treated people when they were ill will long be
remembered. Caring for her family was the joy of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Tony McCuiston of Franklin, GA.; mother, Wynell Reeves Walter of Valley AL., daughter,
Tabitha McCuiston of Franklin, GA.; one sister, Missy (Clint) Cobb of Beulah, AL.; two brothers, Todd (Angie) Walters of
Monroe, N.C., and Greg Walters of Southlake, TX.; one niece and several nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father W. M. (Billy) Walters and brother, W. M. (Butch) Walters, Jr..
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 07/22/2010
Mrs. Merle Creamer Jones, age 70 of Roopville, Georgia passed away Monday 23, 2010 at the Tanner Medical Center in
Carrollton, Georgia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Creamer will be conducted Friday, August 27, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend Troy Blackwelder officiating. The family will receive guests at
the funeral home prior to the service from 1:00 -2:00 P.M… The interment will follow the service at the Ephesus Baptist
Church Cemetery in Ephesus, Georgia.
Mrs. Jones was born in Lumber City, Georgia on August 6, 1940, the daughter of the late Marion and Frances Creamer. She
was a Christian by faith. Before retirement she was a dietician at the Pine Knoll Nursing Home in Carrollton, Georgia. She
was a devoted and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Merle Creamer Jones of Roopville, GA.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Ricky
Matheny of Hogansville, GA., Edith and Jerry Taylor of Readyville, TN., Rachael and Jess Collett of Asher, KY., and Rhonda
and Shane Smith of Vancleave, MS.; four son and two daughters-in-law, Everett and Dianna Tankersley of Carrollton, GA.,
Richard and Trudy Jones, Jr. of Roopville, GA., Ronald Jones, Sr., and Rodney Jones, Sr. both of Roopville, GA.; five sisters,
Faye March, Shelma Jean Budd, Marie Slattery, Mary Jane Bogle, and Delores Randolph; two brothers, Norman Creamer,
and Raymond Creamer, all of Florida; twenty eight grandchildren; and twenty nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Allen Jones, Jr….
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 08/26/2010
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Mr. Willie Daniel
Mr. Willie Joe Daniel, age 67 of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday,
August, 16, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Daniel will be conducted Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Chapel in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend David Huckeba officiating. The interment will follow in the Olive Branch
Cemetery. The family will receive guest at the funeral home Tuesday evening, August 17, 2010 from 6-8 P.M…
Mr. Daniel was born in Franklin, Georgia on October 7, 1942, the son of the late Sammie Lee Daniel and Willie Nixon Daniel.
Before the onset of his illness he was a devoted member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church. He was an iron works framer in
the metal building construction industry. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Tina and Dewey Brown of LaGrange, Ga.; two grandsons, Dylan and Donovan
Brown also of LaGrange, Ga.; five brothers, Oka Lee Daniel of LaGrange, Ga., Thomas Daniel of Ocala, Fla., Gary, Andrew
and George Daniel all of Franklin, Ga., and Dale Daniel of Lynn Haven, Fla…
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 08/17/2010
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Mr. Jeffery Wayne Thompson
Mr. Jeffery Wayne Thompson, age 46 of Franklin, Georgia, formerly of Douglasville, Georgia passed away at his home on
Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Thompson were conducted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Tom Stutts and Son
Funeral Home in Franklin, Georgia with the Reverend Bobbie Robinson officiating. Mr. Thompson’s sister, Elizabeth Day
offered a loving tribute to her brother. The interment followed in the Prays Mill Baptist Church Cemetery in Douglasville,
Georgia with the Reverend Neil Beard officiating. Music was provided by Grady Ellis, Leesa Stutts Cothran. Those serving as
pallbearers were Tyler Wilson, Karl Christian, Bill Ellis, Fred Ellis, James Trawick, and
Mr. Thompson was born in Carrollton, Georgia on January 16, 1964 the son of Annie Ruth Ellis Compton and Thomas Wayne
Thompson. Before the onset of his illness he was employed by the Tanner Distribution Center. He was a talented artist, and
an avid sports enthusiast. He was a loving son, father, and brother. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Compton of Franklin, Ga.; father and step-mother, Wayne and Ann Thompson of ; one
daughter, Courtney Thompson of Canton, Ga.; three sisters, Angie Christian of Franklin, Ga., Elizabeth Day of Bay Minette,
Ala., and Susan Thompson of Montgomery, Ala…
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 08/05/2010
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Mr. Tommy Lee Brice, Jr.
Mr. Tommy Lee Brice, Jr., age 39 of Hogansville, Georgia passed away at the Vista Care Nursing Home in Columbus,
Georgia on July 29, 2010.
Funeral services for Mr. Brice were conducted at the Franklin Church of God on July 31, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. with the Reverend
Noel Forrester officiating. Music was provided by Christie Forrester. Those serving as pall bearers were Darrell Brice,
Matthew Brice, Trey Brice, Tristan Brice, Jessie Garrett, and Richard Brice. The interment followed in the Franklin City
Cemetery.
Mr. Brice was born in Fulton County, Georgia on November 22, 1970, the son of Tommy Lee Brice, Sr. and Shirley Ann
Foster Brice. He was well known in our area as the Blossom Gas Distributor. His great contribution to the youth of Heard
County, as both a volunteer coach at the Heard County Recreation Department, and the Heard County High School will long
be remembered. He was an avid sports enthusiast, and a competition marksman. He especially enjoyed hunting with his wife
Linda. His children and grandchildren were the joy of his life. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. He will be
missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Linda Anne Strozier Brice of Hogansville, Ga.; mother and father, Tommy and Shirley Brice also of
Hogansville, Ga.; three children, Tommy Lee Brice, III, Rebecca Leigh Garrett, and Lindsey Rae and Jesse Garrett; one sister
Leeta Ann Brice; one brother, Darrell and Debbie Brice; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 08/05/2010
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Mrs. Lavelle Merrill Thompson
Mrs. Lavelle Merrill Thompson, age 73 of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, Georgia passed away Friday, July 23,
2010 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson were conducted July 26, 2010, from the Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home Chapel with
the Reverend Mark Williams officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Thompson’s Niece, Bonita Wortham and nephew, Bryan
Owensby. Those serving as pallbearers were Kevin Noajin, Randy Zanders, Tyler Bryan, Casey Merrill, Huel Thompson,
Pepper Jackson, Allen N. Keeble, and Rodney East.
She was born in Heard County, Georgia on July 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Joe Bell Merrill and Velma Hyatt Merrill.
Mrs. Thompson was a registered nurse and served in many different positions helping to heal the sick. She was a volunteer
with at Callaway Gardens, and the Troup County Recreation Department. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her
many acts of kindness will long be remembered.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Carla Bryan, and Charles and Shari Thompson, and two
grandsons, Tyler and Charles.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Bryan and Charles Tompson, and one beloved son Darrell.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted 07/30/2010
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Mrs. Shirley Marinin
Mrs. Shirley Alma Tengler Marinin, age 66 of Franklin, Georgia passed away at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Mrs. Marinin was born on February 3, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry Michael Tengler and Clara
Lillian Tuma Tengler. She was a member of the Franklin United Methodist Church and enjoyed attending when her health
permitted. Mrs. Marinin worked for both the McDonalds and Wendy’s Corporations where she was in the food preparation
department. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by one brother, Harry Tengler of Dalton, OH.; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends and care
givers, Debbie Seabury of Franklin, Ga., and Chuck Twists of Fairburn, Ga..
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Clara Tengler, and husband, Bill Marinin.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 07/22/2010
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Mrs. Pat McCuiston
Mrs. Patricia Ann “Pat” Walters McCuiston, age 52 of Franklin, Georgia passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21,
2010.
A memorial service was conducted on Friday, July 23, 2010, at 4:00 P.M. from the Franklin United Methodist Church with the
Reverend Brett Mathews officiating. Music was provided by Jan Marshall and Rick Robertson.
Mrs. McCuiston was born in Langdale, Alabama on September 29, 1957, the daughter of Wynell Reeves Walters, and the
late W. M. (Billy) Walters. She was a devoted member of the Franklin United Methodist Church where she served as both a
Sunday School Teacher, and leader for the Wednesday night children’s activities. Mrs. McCuiston was a graduate of both,
Independence High and Piedmont College in Charlotte, N. C…She served the people in our area at the Clark Holder Clinic
where she was a customer service representative. The gentle way she treated people when they were ill will long be
remembered. Caring for her family was the joy of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Tony McCuiston of Franklin, GA.; mother, Wynell Reeves Walter of Valley AL., daughter,
Tabitha McCuiston of Franklin, GA.; one sister, Missy (Clint) Cobb of Beulah, AL.; two brothers, Todd (Angie) Walters of
Monroe, N.C., and Greg Walters of Southlake, TX.; one niece and several nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father W. M. (Billy) Walters and brother, W. M. (Butch) Walters, Jr..
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Submitted on 07/22/2010