Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild

Died Nov. 3, 2012

Griffin resident

Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild, age 87 of Griffin, passed away Saturday Nov. 3, 2012, at her residence following complications from a stroke.

June and her husband Loren were owners of Williamstown Welding in Williamstown, MA, for several years. After selling that business, they bought a small dairy farm in Peru, MA. June enjoyed many years there until selling the farm and retiring in Griffin, GA, in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her husband Loren E. Guild, Sr., brother Adolf “Jack” Geoffrion, sisters Lorraine “Aunt Cutie” Brown, Angeline “Aunt Bunny” Wells and son Wilfred E. Guild.

Survivors include son Alvin L. and wife Margaret A. Guild, son Loren E. Jr. and wife Cynthia Guild, daughter June Rose and husband David Murray; daughter in law Janice Letson; brother in law Gordon Guild. Other survivors include grandchildren, Christine Armstrong, Margaret Husky, Alvin Guild, Jr., Yvonne Guild, Annette White, Andrea Howard, Janice Powell, D. Israel Murray, Leahan Murray, Amber Guild, Loren Guild, III as well as sixteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. A special niece Janice Pratt and nephew Clifford “Johnny” Geoffrion as well as good friends, Marvin Guth, the Bell Family and Rivest Family who affectionately called her “Nanny”.

June gave her heart to Jesus in 1966 and lived a life of sharing God’s Word with all that came in contact with her. She spent countless hours studying the Bible and counseling people in need. She attended Harvest Temple, now Center Point Church in Griffin until her health declined.

Memorial services for Mrs. June Rose Geoffrion Guild will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Rev. Tracy Stone will officiate.

To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd., is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Marie Collier, 59 of Woodard Road in Griffin, passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Atlanta Medical Center. Homegoing service for Marie Collier will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon, Ga. Visitation for Ms. Collier will be Friday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Burden’s Funeral Home of Griffin, 222 South 14th St. The family is accepting friends and family at Mrs. Louise Shannon’s home in Roberts Quarters. Burden’s Funeral Home of Griffin, 222 South 14th St., Griffin, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Blanchard, age 53, of McCaysville, Georgia, formerly of Aiken, S.C. and Griffin, GA, passed away Nov. 5, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with the Rev. Denise B. Caldwell officiating and music by Grace In Him and Jack Caldwell. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.

To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd., is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Margaret Sargent, age 87 of Riverdale, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Mrs. Sargent, a native Atlantan, attended Girls High and is preceded in death by her husband, William Sargent and her son, David Sargent. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Sargent will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro. Daughter, Lynda Greaves, will officiate.

Heritage Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Rd., Griffin, GA 30224, is in charge of arrangements. www.heritagefhgriffin.com.

Mr. Billy C. Reece, age 54 of Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Griffin, GA, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at 2p.m. in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.

Coach A. Russell Gray, age 75 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Funeral services for Coach Gray will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Jack Landham will officiate. Friends may visit the family following the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter, 2970 Peachtree Rd., NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30305 in memory of Coach Gray. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.