Wanted – a used refrigerator and a washing machine in working order. Call 706-978-9148
For sale – 2002 Toyota Solara. The car runs good and needs some minor repairs. Asking $950. Call 706-591-5597.
MRS. JO ANN BLACKMON, age 71, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, Mrs. Blackmon was born on December 22, 1951, to the late J. C. and Madelene Ledford Edgeworth. She attended the United By Faith Baptist Church and was retired from Buster Brown, Inc. In addition to Parents She was preceded in death by husband, Larry Sanford Blackmon, and siblings Betty Siffles, J. T. Edgeworth, Paul Edgeworth, and Norman Edgeworth.
Surviving are son, Michael (Alison) Blackmon; grandchildren, Christian Blackmon, Haven Blackmon, Summer Vaughn, Alicia McGill, Jamison Johnston, Jordan Johnston; several Great Grandchildren; siblings Lois Reed, Junior Edgeworth, Tony Edgeworth, and Alvin Edgeworth; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 19th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown officiating. Honorary Pallbearers Christian Blackmon, Jordan Johnston, John Marmet, Justin Fitzpatrick, Keith Lee, and Brad Edgeworth. The Family will receive visitors Thursday from 12 noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jo Ann Blackmon.
For sale – name brand blue jeans size 12 and 14. $5 per pair. Call 706-696-0302
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be distributing food at the South Summerville Baptist Church this Wednesday January 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Tree climbing ropes for sale. Call (706)574-9267
Mrs. Donna Marie Oclare, age 72 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Pruitt Healthcare of Lafayette.
Mrs. Oclare was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on August 29, 1950, daughter of the late Earl Wallace and Daphine Stiles Wallace. She attended the Pentecostal Powers Ministry in Lyerly and was a retired truck driver. She loved to fish, play BINGO and looking after her home and those she cared for. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Oclare was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen Lanier; sister, Doris Hopkins and brothers, Steve Wallace and Mike Wallace.
Mrs. Oclare is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Edith and Marty Barfuss and Shirley Gail Warren; sons and daughter-in-law, James Dampson and Marty and Paula Lanier; sisters, Dale Roberts and Gail Vanco; brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Peggy Wallace; grandchildren, Anthony Lewis, BJ Lewis, Lauren Lewis, Lawton Lewis, Haley Lanier, Amber Bartlett, Brandon Bartlett, Miranda Lewis, Ryan Lewis, Tina Bartlett, Kayla Bartlett and Matthew “Bubba” Barfuss; several great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and additional extended family.
Mrs. Oclare will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Donna Marie Wallace Oclare.
Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.
There will be a reunion singing at the Unity Hill Baptist Church on Saturday January 21st at 6pm. The Justified Quartet will be performing. The church is located at 11610 County Road 31 in Centre, AL. All are invited to attend.
The Center Post Community Center located at 8125 HWY 337 LaFayette, GA will be having a free gospel concert on Saturday January 21, 2023 from 6 pm- 8 pm. Aimee Garner Wilson Ministries and Instruments of Grace will be performing on stage. Concessions will be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs. Carolyn Ledbetter Wyatt, age 88, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Wyatt was born October 13, 1934, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Marvin Elmer Ledbetter and Lillie Mae Gray Ledbetter. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Combined Insurance.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. “Bob” Wyatt; and brothers, Larry Ledbetter, Mickey Ledbetter, Doug Ledbetter, Sr., Clay Windle Ledbetter, Elmer Gray Ledbetter; and sister, Pat Ledbetter Bolington.
Survivors include her sons, Greg Wyatt (Dee Pitts), Ricky (Denise) Wyatt; brother, Stan (Paula) Ledbetter; sister, Nancy Farley; grandson, Stacy (Carrie) Wyatt; and great-grandson, Will Wyatt.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Peppers officiating. Interment will follow in Old Trion Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chris Ledbetter, Will Wyatt, Stacy Wyatt, Zach Hughes, Randy Anderson, and Jason Ledbetter. Honorary pallbearers will be John Ledbetter, Doug Ledbetter, Jr., Justin Broyles, and Peggy Cordell.
Mrs. Wyatt will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.