The LaGrange Daily News

A true Southern gentleman, straight-talker, and honorable man, Charles (Charlie) Madison Geer, Jr., 94, died peacefully on August 26, 2021 at his home in Lumberton, NC. He was born on December 26, 1926 in Gastonia, NC to Charles Madison and Alice Louise Evans Geer. Charlie grew up in LaGrange, GA but enjoyed frequent trips to Shuqualak, MS to visit his extended family and ride his beloved pony Cricket. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1941 at age 15 then attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC for two years. In December 1943, at age 17, Charlie joined the Naval Air Corps and served for two and a half years in World War II. His flight time was on a TBM Navy torpedo bomber where he...

Mrs. Ansley Elizabeth Cox, age 42, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away, Saturday, July 31, 2021. Ansley was born on February 2, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Joff and Lynda Brock and sister of Tyler Brock. Ansley grew up with her family in LaGrange, GA, where, in 1996, she met the love of her life, John Douglas Cox, Jr. They were high school sweethearts and were united in matrimony on July 26, 2003. This union was blessed with two loving sons, Charlie and Perry. Ansley and John loved each other deeply and shared many precious memories and adventures together, from high school, through college and throughout their married lives. Ansley had a special ability to connect with people...

Mr. William Thomas "Bill" Stroud, 81, of Aiken, SC and a former longtime resident of Jackson, SC, husband of the late Doris Nixon Stroud, entered into rest in the comfort of his home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was a son of the late William Thomas, Sr. and Frances Thielen Stroud. He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Army. Bill retired from the IBEW Local Union #728. Bill had a passion for spreading the Gospel. He also enjoyed volunteering at Christ Central Ministries, going to Beekeepers meetings and a round of golf. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include his children and their spouses, Mark Stroud, LaGrange,...

Randall "Randy" Pressley, age 67, of McDonough, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Homer Pressley and Juanita Pacia Pressley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Kimberly Pressley; daughter Christy L. Riddle; and grandson Jeffery Goodman and 4 siblings. Mr. Pressley is survived by his son, Rusty (Tracie) Pressley; daughters, Jennifer (Frank) Goodman and Jamie (Crystal) Presswell; 4 siblings; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Randy was born in LaGrange GA on December 27th, 1953. He was a brother to 8 siblings which he loved dearly. He loved to cook, watch Georgia Football and was a musician that loved all...

Lynda Sue Byrd Young, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital surrounded by the love of her daughters. She was born on February 25, 1946 in LaGrange, GA to the late Willie John Byrd and Frances Moore Byrd. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1964. Lynda spent many years as a homemaker, taking care of her daughters by volunteering as a Girl Scout Leader & Cookie Mom, Room Mom, Field Trip Chaperone and anywhere else she was needed. Later in life, she managed the Fashion Care Dry Cleaners in Peachtree City for a number of years. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and supporting her granddaughters in all of their...

In Loving Memory Kay Francis Peterman 2/26/1942 - 2/19/2021 Kay Francis Peterman, 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida, went to be with her Savior on Friday, February 19, 2021, after her long battle with Alzheimer's and dementia. Born February 26, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Weldon and Kathleen Alleshouse. Kay is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Wade Peterman; one daughter, Lisa Mishler; three grandchildren: Megan Wheeler, Jeremy Mishler, and Michael Mishler; and two great-grandchildren: Bryleigh Wheeler and Brielle Wheeler. Also surviving are her sisters: Sandra Schrock, Nancy Clemens, and Linda Breniser; and brother Dan Alleshouse. Arrangements by Hodges...

Stella Louise Scott Lane, age 85, of LaFayette, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was a member of the Chattooga County Saddle Club and a member of Stovall Baptist Church in Stovall, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee Scott and Ester Hancock Scott; three sisters; five brothers; and a step grandson. She is survived by her spouse, James Lane; daughters, Debbie (Joe) Willingham and Melissa "Lisa" (George) Payne; son, Bomar Daniel Noles Jr.; two stepdaughters; one stepson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at LaFayette Memory Gardens. Visitation...

Mr. Percy R. "Tom" Walker, Jr. age 82, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom retired at the age 70 as a supervisor after 54 years of service in the flooring industry. The love and devotion to his family was rivaled only by his lifelong work ethic. His values and dedication to his family will be forever remembered. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy R. Walker, Sr. and Sara Bryant Walker; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jo and James Walls; brother, Jerry Bryant Walker; sister-in-law, Ann Yates Walker. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ramona Morgan Walker of Chatsworth, GA; sons, Mike Walker of...

Steve E. "Bud" Kilgore, age 88, of Winston, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born in Douglas County, Georgia on May 17, 1932, the son of the late Steve Kilgore and the late Lois Harper Kilgore. Bud served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1953. He worked for Life of Georgia for over 35 years as an insurance salesman. He was a member of Central Baptist Church for many years and formerly served as a Deacon and volunteer. Bud was passionate about Lakewood Boys Home where he formerly served as the director and volunteered for many years. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club. In addition to his parents, Bud was also preceded in death...

Eugene Edward Flower went to be with our Lord on October 19, 2020. Gene was born in Yonkers, NY on November 14, 1934 to Esther Marie Flower and Donald John Flower. Gene is pre-deceased by his wife, Mary Jane McNulty Flower, brother Donald (Buddy) Flower, his sister Elizabeth (Betty) Flower Barrett and his brother William (Billy) Flower. Gene is survived by his sister Mabel Flower McNamee and sister in law, Patricia Brennan Flower. Gene graduated from Notre Dame University in 1956. After graduation, Gene married Mary Jane McNulty on July 6, 1957. He enlisted in the Navy's Officer Candidate School and served at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Jane and Gene moved frequently but ultimately...

Stephen Meredith Craig, 67, died on September 25, 2020, at home. In Charlotte, NC, Steve was born June 23, 1953, to Meredith Lee and Betty Lowry Craig. He was preceded in death by his mother and his sister Nita Stewart. He is survived by his father; two children survive him, Meredith (Mitch) Key of LaGrange, GA and Sam Craig of Atlanta, GA; two beautiful grandchildren Porter and Booker Key; his brother Bruce (Judy) Craig of Charlotte, NC, sister Lynda (Steven) Williams of Gastonia, NC, many cousins and four nieces. Steve graduated from Independence High School, Charlotte, NC, in 1971, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and...

Vince Moore, age 57, of Hoschton, entered into Heaven on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born in Savannah, Georgia. Vince was the son of the late Charles Moore and the late Joyce Elaine Reeves. Vince had a passion for working with computers which led him to his career as network administrator for the City of Lawrenceville. Vince met his wife Kenia in 2000 and from that moment they were always together; wherever you saw one you always saw the other. Her precious "love" could do it all; electrical, remodel, landscaping, automotive, you name it! Vince loved the great outdoors, camping, hiking and the firing range. His favorite past times were reading and science fiction movies, spending time with his...

Tom McBride was born as Thomas Watson Batty to the late Carrie McBride and the late Watson Batty in Burke County, Ga., on October 27, 1923. Tom's mother died when he was 7 years old, so he grew up on the farm of his maternal grandfather Matthew McBride in Burke County and became known as Tom McBride. Tom died on July 4, 2020 at the age of 96. Tom served honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his discharge he enrolled in Georgia State College in Savannah, now Savannah State University, where he earned a BS in agriculture. While at Georgia State, Tom met and married Ruth Sutton of Savannah. From 1949 to 1955, Tom served as Associate County Agricultural Agent in Tift County, Ga. and...

Mrs. Della Mae Boyd, age 93 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on September 21, 1926 to Clarence Gerome Evans and Emma Beatrice Perry Evans. Mrs. Boyd lived a very authentic life in service to others. She took pride in the fact that she supported the war effort by working as a "Rosie the Riveter" at the Bell Bomber Plant. Later, she worked at J C Penney in various capacities, one being the toy department manager during the Christmas season. Mrs. Boyd enthusiastically shared her artistic skills with others through her teaching of basket weaving, pine needle basket making, and needle arts. Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by husband...

Anne Laurie Moore Gunter, 89, of Valdosta, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Valdosta to the late Philip Moore and Alma Cowart Moore. Mrs. Gunter was a retired school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters and son in law, Laurie Gunter of Townsend, TN, Mary Beam (Tom) of Denton, NC, granddaughters and husbands, Mary Kate Beam (Troy Dang) and Anna Brown Beam (Joey Mitchell), grandson, John William Beam and sister, Iris Poole of Valdosta. Mrs. Gunter is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Reverend James Weyman Gunter and her sister, Laverne Huda. A private family service...

Mrs. Faye Marie Eubanks Sherrer, age 90, of LaGrange, GA, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Florence Hand Home, peacefully surrounded by her three daughters. Mrs. Sherrer was born on August 21, 1929 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Lucius and Laura Belle Eubanks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Algie Sherrer; infant daughter, Kathy Yvonne Sherrer; 6 brothers, and 1 sister. Mrs. Sherrer was the former owner of The Junior Shop and Community Self Service Laundromat in Warner Robins, GA. The Sherrer's were charter members of the Bonaire Church of Christ and later Mrs. Sherrer was a member of the Broad Street Church of Christ in LaGrange, Georgia. For the last ten...

Robert Hugh Lowrey, 60, died April 15, 2020. Born in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of Robert S. and Gloria L. Lowrey of Athens. Rob and his family moved to Athens in 1970. He graduated from Cedar Shoals High School in 1978 and attended the University of Georgia. He later moved to LaGrange, where he has lived for the last thirty years. Rob was a car enthusiast, who loved working on and restoring classic cars since age 15. His passion in later years was Datsun Z Cars. Rob was a very kind-hearted, honest gentleman who respected others. He was a joy to his family as a son and brother. A private graveside service will be held at Athens Memory Gardens. Rob was preceded in death by his sister,...

Larry J. Keeble, 74, of Sandy Springs, GA, passed away on April 2, 2020. He grew up in LaGrange, GA, and was a graduate of The University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. After college Larry served in the U.S. Army on the DMZ in Korea. Larry's earliest career was as an award-winning textile designer for Callaway/Milliken Mills. Later he worked for Delta Airlines in New York and Atlanta. His favorite career, however, was being a Dad, and he embraced it with the full force of his loving and creative personality. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Gertrude Keeble. Survivors include: beloved daughter, Morgan Keeble; soul mate, Sandra Keeble; sister,...

Paul Longley Pruitt of Jonesboro, GA, who was born May 12, 1932, in LaGrange, GA, passed away December 1, 2019, at the age of 87. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1951 and went on to serve four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the jet-aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. He returned home to marry his childhood sweetheart, Gloria DeLamar; they raised three daughters in their loving home and celebrated 63 years of marriage in April. Paul was a master carpenter and construction foreman; his many works of excellence--fine homes and commercial buildings--stand throughout the Atlanta-area and over the Southeast. His best work, however, remains in the hearts and souls of those he...

Shirley Pike (Turner) Darden died peacefully at her home on November 21st, 2019, having two days earlier celebrated her 80th birthday. Shirley was born in LaGrange, GA to Andrew Howard and Lillie Mae Pike. She married John Kenneth Turner in 1959 and they had two children, Elizabeth Hope, Savannah, GA; and Jonathan Scott Turner, Savannah, GA. She was a loving wife and mother and shared the ministry of the United Methodist Church with her former husband before his death in 1993. She was blessed with four grandchildren Elizabeth Stone Douglass (Timothy), Atlanta, Georgia; Jonathan Turner, Savannah, Georgia; Adeline Turner, Cochran, Georgia; and Callaway Turner, Savannah, Georgia. She was...

Earnest Gordon Cardwell, 90, died peacefully Monday, November 4, 2019. Pa was a resident of Lafayette for 51 years. He server in the U.S. Navy as an Engineman Third Class aboard the USS Cree during the Korean War. Full obituary online at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com