Mr. J. Ralph Akins

Feb. 17, 1925 —Jan. 8, 2013

Mr. J. Ralph Akins passed away Tuesday, January 08, 2013, at the age of 87. He was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, February 17, 1925, to the late Lewis A. and Manona Brannen Akins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Gladys Bowdoin Akins, in January 2012, and his brothers Harold M. Akins, L. Lamar Akins, William B. Akins, and his sister Mary Sue Akins.

He attended Gordon Military College in Barnesville, Georgia, until he was called into active military service in 1943. He served in the US Army Corps of Engineers until December 1945, spending about one year of service in France, Belgium, and Germany until the war ended in Europe.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Griffin, Kiwanis of Griffin, and the Griffin Area Habitat for Humanity. He was honored by the Griffin Exchange Club as Man of the Year in 2005.

On January 1, 1946, He and his brothers, Harold and Lamar, who were also WWII veterans, each purchased a 25% ownership from their father in Akins Feed & Seed Co. in Barnesville. Later they opened branches of the business in Thomaston (1949) and Griffin (1953). The Thomaston Location was later sold, and the Barnesville and Griffin locations are now operated by third and fourth generations of the Akins family. They have been dealers for Ralston-Purina, Co. (now Purina Mills) since 1949 and for Snapper Lawn Equipment for about 50 years.

He is survived by his daughters Cheryl (Jim) Matlock and Betty Anne (Billy) Avery and grandchildren Derek (Cathy) George, Jamie (Dana) Matlock, Jill (Stan) Matlock-Carter, Amelia George Alexander. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Chance Matlock-Carter, Jon Elliot Matlock-Carter, Westley Matlock-Carter, Austin Matlock, Bryce Matlock and Chloe Renei George. Mr. Akins also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who enriched his life including his caregivers; Teasa Crawford, Milicent Crawford, Jane Smith, Joyce Cleveland, Adesia Cloud, Patty Harris and Sarina Favors.

Friends may visit the family between 6:00pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at First Baptist Church, Griffin on Sunday, January 13, 2012 at 2pm. Dr. Bill Hardee will officiate. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Akins requested donations be made to First Baptist Church of Griffin, P.O. Box 908, Griffin, GA 30224, The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6350 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or the Griffin Area Habitat of Humanity, 1386 Carver Road, Griffin, GA 30223.

Mrs. Barbara Bailey

June 2, 1938 —Jan. 7, 2013

Griffin resident

Mrs. Barbara P. Bailey age 74 of Griffin, passed away on January 7, 2013 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.

Mrs. Bailey was born on June 2, 1938. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Reid Powledge and Gwynn Alene Powledge, husband Marshall Frasier Bailey. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Robby and Jeanne Bailey, Gary and Kristie Bailey; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Hill; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Interment will be in Senoia City Cemetery. Friends may visit the family following the service. Reverend Chris Holdorf and Reverend John Nance will officiate.

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



Mrs. Lynn S. Dickey

Sept. 25, 1946 —Jan. 7, 2013

Griffin resident

Mrs. Lynn Scott Dickey age 66 of Griffin, passed away on January 7, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mrs. Dickey was born on September 25, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas William Scott and the late Willie Ruth Scott. Mrs. Dickey formerly worked at Lewis Accounting Firm in Valdosta and was a member of the Sun City Peachtree Women’s Golf Association.

Survivors include husband, Jerry Dickey; daughters, Jennifer Lovell Eschenhorst and husband Uwe, daughter, Amy Lovell Baker and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Clint and Cohen Eschenhorst; step daughter, Allison Dickey Stalvey and husband John; sister, Barbara Louise Scott; many cousins.

Graveside funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Providence Cemetery, Batesville, Georgia with the Reverend Marilyn Roberts officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,

301 Kelly Dr., Ste 3, Peachtree City, GA 30269

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

Mrs. Irma L. Colvin

July 9, 1911 —Jan. 8, 2013

Mrs. Irma Lucille Colvin, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Westbury Medical Care Home.

Mrs. Colvin was born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 9, 1911. She is preceded in death by parents, Ira Millard Tipton and Mittie Lucile Watson Tipton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Wendell Coleman Colvin. Mrs. Colvin was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include daughters, Nancy Wilson and Linda K. McComic of TX, 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mrs. Irma L. Colvin will be held at a later time.

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

DEATH NOTICES

Mrs. Tommie Lee “Ma Tump” Colquitt, 85, of Meansville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Services will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, 11930 Georgia Highway 109, Meansville. Interment to follow immediately at Moody-Daniel Memorial Garden and Crematory, 10170 U.S. Highway 19 North, Zebulon. Community Funeral Home of Pike is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Jennie Mae Wilkins, 72, of 374 2nd St., Concord, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Old Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Moody Memorial Garden Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at 12:20 p.m. from the residence. McDowell’s Funeral Home, Inc., 305 N. Hill St., Griffin.

Ms. Barbara L. Watts, 53, of 528 E. McIntosh Road, Griffin, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Funeral will be Jan. 12, 2013 at Wolf Creek County Line Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden Cemetery. Public viewing will be at the funeral Home Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at 12:15 p.m. from the residence. McDowell’s Funeral Home, Inc., 305 N. Hill St., Griffin.

Mrs. Jimmie “Maedell” Denham Pritchett, 89, of High Falls, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 in a Griffin healthcare facility. Funeral will be Saturday, Jan.12, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the New Life Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. www.williamsfh.net

Mr. Tony William Banister, age 55 of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Emory Midtown. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1:00pm at Second Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com