June 20, 2013
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Hunter Liam Anderson

Hunter Liam Anderson, beloved son of Kyrie Alassen Anderson and Anthony Wayne Bridwell, went to his forever home with Jesus May 10, 2013. He was a precious smiling angel, always laughing and happy, he never met a stranger. He was such a blessing to our family while he was with us and will always be remembered that way.
Hunter is survived by his mother, Alassen, his father, Anthony, and big brother, Laytin Blake Bridwell. His maternal grandparents are Shawna “Lolli” Tallon and Robert Tanner and Chris “Pappa” Anderson and Angie. Great grandparents are June Tallon-Stowe, Edward Vance Tallon and Ping, Elizabeth Patsy Anderson and the late Grady Anderson. Uncle Christopher Anderson and Katie, Lucian Tallon, Great Aunt, Jamie Edwards and Bobby, Great Uncles Edward Vance Tallon, II, William Joshua Stowe, Michael Anderson, Stanley Anderson and Trina. Paternal grandparents are Anthony Jenkins and Cindy. Great grandmother, Lynda Bridwell. Aunts Brittany Jenkins, Candice and Bronson Preibe, Uncles Justin Bridwell, Cousins Aiden Leon Davis, Kenslee Keira Anderson, Colton Anderson, Jessica Nicole Tanner, Billy Jacob Tanner, Savannah Marie Edwards, Brianna Tallon, Cage Tallon and many others that loved him. Hunter will be greatly missed and we are thankful for the small amount of time that God let him grace our lives.  “Rest in peace with God Sweet Baby.”

Printed in the June 13, 2013 edition.

Forrest Hutcheson DeLoach, Jr.

Forrest Hutcheson DeLoach, Jr., 83, of Peachtree City, passed away June 10, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Hughey DeLoach, his parents, Forrest and Irene DeLoach and his brother, John Thomas “Buddy” DeLoach. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine DeLoach; son, Forrest H. “Hutch” DeLoach, III and his wife, Patty of Douglasville; daughter, Jane Johnson and her husband, James of Conyers; stepdaughter, Noelle St. John and her husband, Jason of Glencoe, Ala.; stepson, T/SGT Kevin Grabowsky and his wife Edith of Sumter, SC; grandchildren, Allison Snow and her husband, Josh of Statesboro, Jonathan DeLoach of Jaspar, Ala., Kristopher Johnson and his wife, Stephanie of Stockbridge, Daniel Johnson of Anchorage, AK, Andrew Johnson of Conyers, Elizabeth Johnson of Atlanta and Jakob and Jonah St. John both of Glencoe, Ala; great-grandchildren, Noah Snow and Brody Johnson; brother, Bonnie “Skip” DeLoach and his wife Mary Nell of New Jersey and William “Bill” DeLoach and his wife, Anne of Roswell; sister Martha Ann Whited of Blairsville and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Dixie Wing CAF, 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.
Those desiring may make donations to Commemorative Air Force: Dixie Wing, 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City- www.mowellfuneralhome.com

Printed in the June 13, 2013 edition.

Reba Janet Smith Avery

Reba Janet Smith Avery, 87, of Buckhead, passed way June 9, 2013 at Boswell Parker Nursing Home in Greensboro.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Perry Funeral Chapel in Ashburn.  Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
She was a long time resident of Ashburn and Sycamore, and Auburndale and Lakeland Fla. before moving to Buckhead  in 2006, where she was a member of Lake Oconee Baptist Chapel.  She was born December 17, 1925.  She was the daughter of the late Milton and Annie Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Cecil Avery.
Mrs. Avery is survived by one son, Gordon Avery of Buckhead; two daughters, Melba Aldridge, Fort Worth, Texas and Mrya Jo Schroder of Rio Hondo, Texas; her brother, Russell Smith, Sycamore, and her sister, Loraine Wilson of Warner Robins.  She is also survived by her extended family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Perry Funeral Chapel.
You may sign the online guest book and share your special condolences and memories with the family by visiting Perry Funeral Chapel's website at www.perryfuneralchapel.com.

Printed in the June 6, 2013 edition.

Clarcie Elizabeth House

Clarcie Elizabeth House, 84, of Godfrey, died on June 1, 2013. She was born on April 18, 1929 in Banks County to William and Annie Cotton House. Ms. House was retired from Morgan Sportswear. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for 75 years. Ms. House enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She was also talented in quilting. She loved music and liked to work crossword puzzles as long as she was able. 
Ms. House is survived by two sisters, Louise Sanders and Patricia Peters as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Billy House and sisters, Mattie Gillman, Sara House and Pearl House. 
The family received friends on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at A.E. Carter Funeral Home. The funeral service took place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Brownwood Baptist Church Cemetery. A.E. Carter Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

Printed in the June 6, 2013 edition.

Roger “Codarro” Smith

Roger “Codarro” Smith, 48, died May 24, 2013. He was born November 28, 1964 to Jessie Hunter Smith and the late Roger Smith. At the age of 10 he joined Thankful Baptist Church in Decatur, where he served faithfully in the Walter Peek Choir. He later moved to Morgan County and connected with the Holland Springs Baptist Church, under Rev. James Braswell. He graduated in 1984 from Decatur High School. He was employed in DeKalb County.
Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Zina Bonner Smith in January of 1984 and was blessed with three lovely children Matthew, Jessica and Marcus.   
He is survived by his mother Prophetess Jessie Hunter Smith; his wife Zina Bonner Smith; son Matthew James Smith of Stockbridge; daughter Jessica Emily Smith and a son Marcus Jakis Smith of Decatur; two grandsons Matthew Isaiah Smith and Dante Jamelle Swing Jr., four uncles Eddie Lee Hunter of Jacksonville, Florida, Deacon Claude Hunter (Mary) of Atlanta, Deacon Verlin Hunter  of Atlanta, Deacon Walter Roberts of Conyers and Charlie Edwards Smith (Charlotte) of Conyers; three aunts Mary L. Martino of Philadelphia, Penn., Gloria Jean Glenn (Edward) of Willingsboro, NJ and Charlene Smith Maffett (Charles) of Atlanta; two special friends of his children, Nneka Hills and Dante Swing Sr. and a host of cousins and friends.
To know him was to love him, he will be missed by all. Codarro as he was fondly called will remain in our hearts forever and ever.
Codarro, we love you!   
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Mt. Petty Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Emory Arnold officiating.   
Jones and Turner Funeral Home was in charge or arrangements.

Printed in the June 6, 2013 edition.

Sarah Eaton Rozar

Sarah Eaton Rozar, age 77, of Eatonton, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, concluding a heroic 50-year battle with diabetes. Born in Madison on August 16, 1935 to the late Homer Lee Eaton and the late Ruby Graham Eaton, Sarah was the fourth of 10 children to grow up in Morgan County. She attended Berry College in Rome, where she met and married her beloved husband, Melvin Rozar of Chester, on Aug. 16, 1959. After a brief period of teaching in Dodge County,  She relocated to Decatur. 
Sarah earned a Masters in English Education at Peabody Vanderbilt, and subsequently a six-year Educational Specialist degree in Counseling from Auburn University.
Her 30-year career in teaching and counseling was largely devoted to Clarkston High School in DeKalb County. There she distinguished herself in service as an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Georgia School Counseling Association, and as president of the DeKalb Association of Educators. When she was not involved in service to school, she served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and elder of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain. 
After retiring in 1992, She moved to Eatonton. It was there she enjoyed family visits from her daughter, Karen and her husband, Mike, and their two children, Olivia and Aidan; her son, Bob and his wife, Ana, and their children, Buck and Brode, as well as frequent visits from extended family and friends.
Mrs. Rozar is survived by her devoted husband, Melvin, her two children and their families, her siblings: Carolyn Patton, Dwight Eaton, Frank Eaton, Russell Eaton, Annette Eaton, and Linda Miller. She was predeceased by her brothers: Emory Eaton, Verner Lee Eaton, and Bruce Eaton. She was interred at the Madison City Cemetery on May 29, following a service at A. E. Carter Funeral Home.

Printed in the June 6, 2013 edition.

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