MR. ERNEST ROBERTSON PROW
THOMSON - Mr. Ernest Robertson Prow, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Gibson Health & Rehabilitation, Gibson.
He was born to Ernest and Dorothea Prow in Memphis, TN. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Lieutenant piloting four engine bombers. Following the war he attended Memphis State and graduated from Purdue University with a BsChE degree and did graduate studies in industrial engineering. In 1949 he married Barbara Bartlett of Thomson, with whom he had two children. He spent his career in the pulp and paper industry working in various engineering and management positions. In 1996, he retired from the pulp and paper industry but found sitting at home was not for him and went back to work for a few more years at Dozier Realty. Over the years he served as vice president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers; Printing Committee National Chairman for the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; and President of Toastmasters International, Savannah. In 1999, he married Iona T. Price of Thomson. After finally retiring he and his wife spent many years enjoying Franklin, N.C. in the summer and Thomson in the winter. He always enjoyed a cool mountain stream. Ernie had a great love of learning and a wonderful sense of humor. The two often united when he would tell you something outrageous for a fact so authoritatively you would believe him. About half the time it might actually be true. He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Iona Prow, Thomson; daughter, Leta and Gary Bird, Baxley, Ga.; son, Ernest and Alicia Prow, Arnoldville, Ga.; step-daughters, Irma Lynn and Wayne Whitaker, and Angela and Andy Blair, all of Thomson; step-son, Olin and Cheryl Price, Thomson; twenty grandchildren and step-grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Bartlett Prow October 1996; sister, Eleanor Sykes; brother-in Law, Larry Sykes and nephew, Larry Sykes Jr.
Because of his love of learning he donated his body to the Medical College of Georgia to help others learn.
MR. RUSSELL BEASLEY
THOMSON - Mr. Russell Beasley, 46, beloved husband of Mrs. Gail Beasley, died, Sunday, April 1, 2012, in the Georgia Health Sciences University.
Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larron Pilgrim officiating.
Mr. Beasley was a native and lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was an automotive detailer, and a member of Jewell Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Beasley; son, Josh Beasley; daughter, Megan Beasley; sister, Pat (Billy) Williford; and his mother, Lib Beasley, all of Thomson.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. SHANNON ELKINS
THOMSON - Mrs. Shannon Elkins, 38, died Wednesday, April 5, 2012, in the Doctors Hospital.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 6, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phil Pilgrim officiating.
Mrs. Elkins was a native of Elbert County, but has lived in Thomson for many years. She was a waitress and a Baptist by faith.
Survivors include her son, Dustin Levi Overstreet, Augusta; her father and mother, Harold (Wanda) Peebles, Thomson; four sisters, Tammy Cassanova, Barrington RI.; Marsha Peebles, Warrenton; Wendy Craft, Thomson; Cristina Peebles, Mobile Al.; two brothers, Howie Peebles, Thomson; Eric Craft, Thomson.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. IMOGENE
BRASSELL GUNN
THOMSON - Mrs. Imogene Brassell Gunn, 83, of Thomson, entered into rest April 5, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Pilcher Gunn Jr..
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Adams officiating. Interment followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
Mrs. Gunn was born in Glascock County, and lived in McDuffie County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Samuel David Brassell and the late Willie Mae Kent Brassell. Mrs. Gunn was retired as ward clerk from the McDuffie County Hospital with over 25 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Carlton Lewis Gunn and wife, Jeanette, Edwin James Gunn and wife, Martha, Timothy David Gunn and wife, Eunita, all of Dearing; daughters, Donna Gunn Spann and husband, Robert, Sandra Gunn Linker and husband, Steve, all of Thomson, Roxanne Gunn Bentley and husband, Robert of Evans; brother, William Kitchens and wife, Virginia of Waynesboro; sisters, Lois Adams of Thomson, Margaret Usry of Gibson, Patricia Donely of Florida; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family would like to express their appreciation to Trinity Hospice, especially Sandra Lewis for the loving and professional care provided to Mrs. Gunn.
Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. KATHLEEN REESE
GIBSON, Ga. - Mrs. Kathleen Reese, age 94, widow of Mr. Alvin Reese of Gibson, died Wednesday, April 04, 2012, in the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Jones and Rev. Al Kurtz officiating with burial following in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Reese, a native of Glascock County, was the oldest daughter of John and Nora Hawkins Allen. She worked in the garment industry most of her life she also worked for the Glascock County lunchroom and was active for many years in the Glascock County Senior Citizens Center.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, only child, John Edward Reese, sister Mary Emma Williams, and brother George D. Allen, and is survived by: grandson Dean Reese of Gibson; granddaughter, Michelle and John Williamson of Andalusia, AL, three great-grandchildren, Ashely Williamson, Jonathan and Nikki Garrett, and Jonathan Williamson, four sisters, Ester Thompson of Macon, Willie Bell Reese of Thomson, Frankie Edwards of White Plains, and Zylphia Reese of Gibson, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sheppard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MR. EDWARD LEE ROGERS
THOMSON - Mr. Edward Lee Rogers, 69, died Monday, April 2, 2012, in the Doctors Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 5, in the Thomson First Baptist Church with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. Burial was at 11:30 prior to the service in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Rogers was a native and lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was a retired truck driver from REA Express and a member of Thomson First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class and ran the Music System.
Survivors include his two sisters, Joanne (Dave) Morris, Martinez; and Barbara (David) O’Neal, Atlanta.
Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Burnley, Darrell Wester, Frank Locklear, Wendy Bradshaw, Billy Hadden, Forrest Crutchfield, Richard Milford, David Milford, Bill Reese, and Otis Harrison.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MR. GEORGE WILLIAM TUDOR
THOMSON - Mr. George William Tudor, 84, son of the late Charlie and Erma Welch Tudor, passed away Saturday, April 07, 2012, at Thomson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Thomson. Service was held at Starling Funeral Home with a 12 p.m. graveside service following at Adams Chapel Cemetery, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, with Pastor Jimmy Richardson officiating.
He is survived by his three children, Joyce (James) King, Martinez, Andre Tudor, Olympia, WA and Annabel Tudor of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Trey (Kelly) Gattis, Stacy (Danny) Steinmeyer, Michael Tudor, Greg (Trisha) King, Nicole (Donny) Thompson and the late Anthony King; 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and two sisters, Lula Davis and Frances Clark of Dearing and Johnnie (June) Tudor , Toccoa, Ga..
Mr. Tudor was preceded in death by siblings, Mary T. Huff, Dan Tudor, Frank Tudor and Charlie Tudor, Jr.
Pallbearers were Lindy Tudor, Charlie Tudor III, Russell Tudor, Terry Tudor, Benjamin Priest, Derrick Eick and Allen Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Norris Chapel Bldg. Fund, P O Box 211, Dearing, GA 30808. Starling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
