Mrs. Carolyn Sims Harr

Jan. 9, 1945—March 20, 2013

Griffin resident



Carolyn Sims Harr, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on March 20th from complications due to liver cancer, surrounded by her friends and family, she was 68 years old.

Born in Mexico, Missouri to Jennie Pearl and the late Charles Fred Sims, Carolyn went on to graduate from Central Missouri State with a BA in English in 1967 and spent a brief period as a teacher until she married her college sweetheart, Mike, later that year. Choosing to leave her profession of teaching, Carolyn became a homemaker and mother to two children, a son, Matt, and a daughter, Meredith. Community involvement was always very important to Carolyn. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin and became a beloved member of the Dunkers Sunday school class with whom she shared many experiences and memories, while helping to better their community through outreach projects. Carolyn was also involved in several other community organizations, many times as president, including the Utility Club, the Newcomer’s Club, president of the Election board, president of the Community Concerts, the United Methodist Women’s group, the Garden Club, Bridge Club, the Love Circle FUMC, and a founding member of the Sicos where she formed some of her closest friendships. As her children aged, Carolyn became close with many of their friends, often being called a “second” mother by many who often found her warm and caring nature to be invaluable. Always quick with a laugh, Carolyn was kind, loving, and always put the needs of others above her own. In her later years, she found the most joy in spending time with her three grandsons, Dylan, Edward, and Charles. Her smile would beam the brightest when they were around and watching them grow up was a constant source of joy for her. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family and many close friends with whom she shares so many memories, immense love, and joyful experiences.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Harr of Griffin; son, Matt Harr of Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Tommy Doyen of Pensacola, FL; mother, Jennie Pearl Sims of Centralia, MO; sisters, Sue Utterback of Mexico, MO and Marilyn Davidson of Tazewell, VA; and her three grandsons.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday March 24th at the First United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow. Reverend Kevin Lobello will officiate. The Dunkers Sunday School Class are asked to sit as a group at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Griffin, 1401 Maple Drive Griffin, Georgia 30224; or to the Griffin Area Concert Association, 1131 Skyline Drive Griffin, Georgia 30224

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



Melanie Lauren Manley

March 1, 1984—March 11, 2013



Melanie Lauren Manley came into the world on March 1, 1984, in Durham, NC, the happiest day in the lives of her parents. From the time she was but a few months old, she smiled with her eyes in a special way that she had all her life. Her eyes were indeed the “windows to her soul.”

After suffering from a long fight, Melanie passed away on March 11 in Burlington, NC. We are grateful that she was not alone in her last hours, and that she was lifted up on the wings of the prayers of those that surrounded her and knew her.

Melanie grew up in Warrington, PA, graduating from Central Bucks High School. She went on to Elon University in NC, where she was a senior, expecting to complete her degree requirements this summer.

Melanie was active in sports, theater, cheerleading, music, painting, community service, and travel, making friends wherever she went. Her bright, cheerful personality really “lit up a room”!

Melanie was engaged to Christopher John McKibben of Rockville, MD. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynne McDaniel Manley. Survivors include her father, Roy Manley, brothers Christopher Jason Manley of Kingsland, GA and Kevin Matthew Mixon of New York City, uncles and aunts Jeff and Rhonda McDaniel of Opp, AL, Mike and Linda McDaniel of Leeds AL, Ed and Sandra Manley of Lexington, SC, Ben Manley and Amy Schwab of Chamblee, GA, and many cousins and friends across the country. She was a member of New Britain Baptist Church in Chalfont, PA, and had attended South Elm Street Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC.

Her family and friends are devastated by this untimely loss. Visitation will take place from 2-3 PM on Saturday, March 23 at Conner Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 McIntosh Road, Griffin Georgia. (770-227-2300) Services will follow in the Conner Westbury Chapel at 3PM, with graveside services at the family cemetery in Griffin, GA.

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



DEATH NOTICES



Mrs. Gloria Colbert King, 56, of Hogansville, died Sunday, March 17, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Griffin. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in the Griffin Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Griffin. Condolences may be expressed at www.thrashfuneralhome.com. Thrash and Sons Funeral Home, 117 W. Main St., Hogansville, is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Lacy Marie Arnold, infant daughter of James Herbert “Jamie” and Amanda Campbell, died on March 19, 2013. Funeral services will be from the graveside at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, in Greenwood Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. 770-358-1678. www.williamsfh.net.

Mrs. Mary Myrl Kelley, 93, of Williamson, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Heritage Inn in Barnesville. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Williamson Methodist Church Cemetery. To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com. The Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nancy Josephine Polk, 74, of Griffin, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Brightmoor Hospice. Survivors will be announced. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Westwood Gardens. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com.