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Ms. Shirley Ann Lyles Bolton, age 77 of Hull, GA entered into rest on December 8, 2021 at her residence. She leaves to cherish precious memories are her Children, Louis Bolton, Jr., Angelia McRae, Jacqueline Barnett, Sherri Bolton and Durinda Lester; Siblings, Howard, Johnny and Ronnie Lyles, Claudine Woodruff, Betty Jackson, Dorothy Johnson and Cynthia Huff; 12 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation December 10th from 2:00pm-7:00pm, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bogart. Funeral Service December 11th, 1:00pm, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bogart. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Deacon Willie James Freeman, 73 of Hull entered into rest November 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Freeman; Children, James and Alvin Freeman, Frederick Pittard, Pamela Upson and Regina Jones; Siblings, Tom Freeman, Mary Perkins and Linda Butler; 33 GC, 32 GGC, other relatives and friends. Visitation begins on Sunday, November 21st; 2:30pm-7:00pm. Funeral Service on Monday, November 22nd at 2:00pm from Waggoner Grove Baptist Church. Interment in Hitchcock Cemetery. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Larry "Spoonk" Knowles, 40 of Athens entered into rest on November 5, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Montene (Jesse) Harris and Larry Jackson; Children, Laterrion and Lykeria Knowles; 14 siblings, other relatives and friends. Visitation begins Friday, November 19th 1:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Service Saturday, November 20th, 11:00am from Batts & Bridges Chapel. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Gabriel Bernard Johnson, 54 of Athens entered into rest on November 2, 2021. He is survived his mother, Susan (Raymond) Renders; Father, Enoch Johnson; Sister, Pamela Brightwell; Brother, Raymond Renders; Companion, Tondus Edwards; Nieces, Antonia Penix & Marquita Norman. Visitation Wednesday, November 10th, 1:00pm-7:00pm; Family receiving friends 5:00pm-7:00pm. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

David Lumpkin, age 73 of Winterville entered into rest October 25, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his Daughters, Emily Lumpkin and Gloria Jackson; Adopted Sons, Jawon and Kendrickus Stokes; Four Sisters, Magnolia Williams, Sarah Foster, Gwendolyn Appling and Ophelia Lumpkin; Four GC and Two GGC. Vistation begins Friday, October 29th from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Service Saturday, October 30th at 1:00pm from Morton Chapel Baptist Church. Interment in Athens Memory Gardens. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Leiland "Ken" Moore, 77 of Athens entered into rest on October 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Moore; Children, Dennis Moore, Lee Moore and April Moore Booth; Nine grandchildren and Four great grandchildren. A memorial service will held Saturday, October 23rd at 2:00pm from Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Athens. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Charles David Watson, Jr., 37 of Athens entered into rest October 12th. He is survived by his mother, Subrina Walker; Father, Charles (Brenda) Watson, Jr.; Siblings, Donterry Scott and Shakevia Lumpkin; Grandmother, Louise Lumpkin and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, October 22nd, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Funeral Service Saturday, October 23rd, 2:00pm Morton Chapel Baptist Church. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

James Edward Moffitt, 81 of Athens entered into rest on October 1, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Moffitt; Children, Juan, Derrick and Andrea Moffitt; Brother, Willis Moffitt and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation begins Thursday, October 7th, 1:00pm-7:00pm. Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 8th, 11:00 from Evergreen Memorial Park. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Lurene Skelton Huff, age 73 of Athens entered into rest on September 16, 2021. She is survived by daughters, Cynthia Cooper, Angela Huff and Sarah Jones; Siblings, Lillie Barnes, Johnny, Sarah, Earnest, Rosa, James, Paul and Regin Skelton and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation begins September 21st from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral service September 22nd at 1:00pm from Batts & Bridges Chapel. Interment in East Lawn Cemetery. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Michael "June Bug" Dowdy, Jr. age, 41 of Athens enter into rest suddenly on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Goss, Father, Michael Dowdy, Sr., Children, Dylan Pascarelli and Madison Persaud, Brother, Van Goss and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation begins on Friday, September 17th, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Service Saturday, September 18th at 11:00am from Batts & Bridges Chapel. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.

Barbara Ann Hill Baker, age 59 of Commerce entered into rest on September 4, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Baker, children, Tiffany (Carlos) Moffitt, Randy Baker and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing begins Thursday, September 9th from 2:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 6:00pm-7:00pm with a closing service. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC

Johnny James Huff, age 75 native of Crawford, GA entered into rest of August 29, 2021. He is survived by his loving siblings: Curtis (Christine) Huff, Willie (Monica) Huff, Marion (Qwynda) Fleming, Emma Jean (Eddie) Walter, Delois Slack, Cynthia Hooker, Phillip Moore, Robbie (Charles) Faust, Stacy Moore, Tracey Moore other relatives and friends. Visitation begins on Thursday, September 2nd, 1:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be Friday, September 3rd, 11:00am from Springfield Church Cemetery, Crawford. Services by Batts & Bridges Funeral Home, LLC.