Mr. David Cook Richardson, age 58 of Colquitt died Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Richardson was born September 15, 1947 in Miller County. He was a member of Kimbrel Chapel Church of God.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating. Interment followed in Gordon Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Scott Bryant, Chad Ryan, Chris Shelley, Chance Cook, L.T. Cox and David Richardson.
Survivors include one sister, Leona Porter, Sylvester; one brother, Herbert (Ruby) Richardson, Americus; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Richardson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.C. and Alice ichardson, two sisters, Nancy Anne Richardson, Mary Hatcher, two brothes, Louis Richardson and Perry Richadson.

Mr. Jerry W. Boshell Sr., 63 of Colquitt, passed away Thursday July 13 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Boshell was born in Gasden, AL and lived many years in the Birmingham area. He was a retired electrician after 40 years of service in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert W. Boshell and Mary Ellen Boshell of Alabama.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Moore Boshell of Colquitt; a brother Clarence Boshell of Anniston, AL; a sister-in-law Linda Cobb of Colquitt; a brother-in-law Randy Johnson and wife Brenda of Brinson, a brother-in-law Donald Johnson and wife Dana of Jacksonville, FL. One daughter Denisa Pridmore and husband Roger, two sons Wayne Boshell and Robert Boshell and wife Ranee, all of Alabama. He has four grandchildren all of Alabama.
Mr. Boshell has one step-daugher Rhonda Moore Atkinson, three stepsons Larry Moore and wife Diana, Wayne Moore and wife Kim, and Scott Moore all of Colquitt. Seven step grandchildren of Colquitt, two great-step grandchildren of St. Petersburg, FL.
Funeral service was held Monday July 17 at Bell Funeral Home in Forestdale, AL with burial in Forestcrest Cemetery in Rondale, AL.

Ms. Louise Phillip Hammond, 72 of Colquitt, passed away July 17 in Orlando, FL. Ms. Hammond was born April 17, 1934 in Early County. She was a secretary and book keeper. Ms. Hammond was a avid bowler and was active in various leagues in the area. She will always be remembered by those close to her for her needle crafts and her excellent cooking.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 21 at Sheffield Funeral Chapel and Interment followed at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Glenda and husband Elmer Wheeler of Fruitland Park, FL.; Two sons, Leo and wife Kay of Kerrville, TX; and Mark Hammond and wife Christy of Clinton, TN.; one brother Johnny Phillips of Damascus; two sisters Lois Holt of Colquitt and Doris Chandler of Winter Springs, FL.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Franklin Lee Barron Jr., 43, of Blakely died Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
Mr. Barron was born August 20, 1962, in Early County to Franklin Lee Barron Sr. and Beverly Steel Hill. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and was a welder. He spent most of his life in Early County.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, at the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Williams and Rev. C.B. Dowdney officiating. Interment followed at Cross Road Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Henry Barron of Blakely; two sons, Christopher Barron and wife Amber of Childerburg, AL, and Neil Lumpkin of Blakely; stepmother, Regenia McDowell Barron of Damascus; his parents; three brothers; Scott Barron and wife Tammy of Tuscaloosa, AL; Mac Barron and wife Katherine of Swainsboro; Jeff Barron and wife Christy of Buchanan; two sisters Donna Barron of Alexander City, AL; Denise McDowell and husband Rob of Marietta and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Eddie McDowell, Heath McDowell, Michael Sears, Wendal Parker, Steven Bush, Greg Floyd, and Cleve McFay. Honorary pallbearers were the Bread of Life Sunday School Class from Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.

Mr. Dauphis Wayne Buckhalter, age 69, of Ft. Gaines died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Ft. Gaines Nursing Home. Mr. Buckhalter was born November 29, 1936, in Seminole County. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Springfield Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Anderson officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Kay Robinson, Cumming, and Tracie Lee, Tallahassee, FL; one son, Travis Buckhalter, Jakin; his mother, Eunice Jewel Regan; two sisters, Lorriane and Ralph Cook, Albany, Janice Bradshaw, Monroe; two brothers, Phil Buckhalter, J.V. Buckhalter, Jakin; and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Addie E. Barber, age 86, of Brinson died Monday, July 10, 2006, at Donalsonville Hospital.
Mrs. Barber was born in Seminole County on May 22, 1920, to the late Willie and Hattie Clarke Everett. She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker and will be remembered as working with her son, Will, at the flower shop.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church in Brinson with Dr. Ron McCaskill officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bruce Barber, Russell Barber, Kevin Fricks, Randy Babrer, Steve Shores, and Roger Edmunds.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Barber, Jackson, AL, James Barber and wife, Judy, Brinson, Billy Barber and wife, Connie, Iron City, and Will Barber, Donalsonville; one sister, Grace Kirkland and husband, Felix, St. Petersburg, FL; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Barber, her parents, two brothers, Eugene Everett and Watson Everett and one sister, Hattie Ree Shores.

Raymond Smith, 79, of Bainbridge, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Bainbridge Healthcare in Bainbridge.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel in Bainbridge with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Interment followed at West Bainbridge Cemetery in Bainbridge.
Mr. Smith was born February 3, 1927, in Miller County and was a retired farmer. He was preceded by his wife, Pauline Johnson Smith.
Survivors include five sons, Raymond Smith, Jr. and wife Carol of Donalsonville, Marshall Smith, David Smith, and Carl Smith, all of Bainbridge, and James Smith of Brinson; one daughter, Lynda S. Bergeron and husband Richard of Bainbridge; and four grandchildren, Travis Taylor, Renee Smith, Brantley Smith, and Meghan Bergeron.

Ms. Katie Mae Boutwell Harrell, 89, of Bainbridge, passed away July 8, 2006, at Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and loved to fish, garden, cook and can foods.
Funeral services were held July 10 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Dawson officiating. Interment followed at New Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were her grandsons.
Survivors include four daughters, Bessie Cox and Betty, both of Tallahassee, FL, Dorothy Murkerson of Reynoldsville, and Janice Lashley of Havana, FL; four sons, James G. ‘Bill’ Harrell of Merritt Island, FL, Jessie Paul ‘J.P.’ of Bainbridge, Nelson Harrell, Climax and Johnny Harrell Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Annie Lou Brock of Climax; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, six great-great -grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great caretakers at Port City Personal Care Home.

Mr. Ray Hamilton Cook, 72, of Colquitt passed away July 15, 2006, at Miller County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m, Tuesday, July 18, at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jason Minter and the Rev. Scott Cook officiating. Interment followed at Cooks Cemetery.
Mr. Cook was born November 11, 1933, in Miller County. He was a retired police officer with Bainbridge Public Safety and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Alphia Cook of Colquitt; four daughters, Jan (Bill) Howington of Sebastian, FL, Gail Bush of Colquitt, Becky Wildes of Iron City, and Kelley Duxbury of Sebastian, FL; two brothers, Lynford “Plug” (Sara) Cook of Millen, GA, and Larry J. Cook of Colquitt; one sister, Margie Brown of Colquitt; five grandchildren, Tiffany (Robert) Bradley, Tatie (Stephen) Snell, Allyson Bootes, Bryan Bootes, and Cathryn Bootes; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; friend and mother of his children, Eathell (Hank) Tyler of Iron City.

Mr. Ray Hamilton Cook, 72, of Colquitt, Ga passed away July 15, 2006 at Miller County Hospital. The visitation will be 7-9 PM Monday evening at Colquitt Funeral Home. The funeral will be 3 PM Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason Minter and Rev. Scott Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Cooks Cemetery.
Mr. Cook was born November 11, 1933 in Miller County. He was a retired Police Officer with Bainbridge Public Safety and of the Methodist Faith. He is survived by his mother, Alphia Cook of Colquitt; four daughters, Jan (Bill) Howington of Sebastian, FL, Gail Bush of Colquitt, Becky Wildes of Iron City, and Kelley Duxbury of Sebastian, Fl; two brothers, Lynford “Plug” (Sara) Cook of Millen, Ga and Larry J. Cook of Colquitt; one sister, Margie Brown of Colquitt; five grandchildren, Tiffany (Robert) Bradley, Tatie (Stephen) Snell, Allyson Bootes, Bryan Bootes, and Cathryn Bootes; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; friend and mother of his children, Eathell (Hank) Tyler of Iron City.

Week of July 16, 2006