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GADDIS, Locke Thomas Gaddis
(Abstracted from the 27 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Locke Thomas Gaddis, of Middleburg, FL died unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 21, 2015) at the age of 12. He was born Aug. 20,
2003 in Middleburg, FL. He was the son of Ian T. Gaddis and Donna King Gaddis (a native of Waycross, moved to Middleburg 12
years ago), of Middleburg, FL. Locke is survived by 3 older brothers, C. Tyle Lee, Thorn Lee and Bryant Crews; and 2 younger
sisters, Macey M. Gaddis and Taler F. Gaddis. Surviving grandparents are Barbara Cox Caudill, Evelyn Gaddis and Donald King;
great-grandmother, Eva Mae King; his uncle, Wade, and aunt, Tonya King Bennett, and uncle, Eddie, and aunt, Susann King, uncle,
Eric Gaddis; numerous cousins and family members and a very special nephew, Colton T. Lee; 1 nephew, Noah Crews; and 2 nieces,
Marly Crews and Madi Lee. A memorial service was held in Middleburg, FL.

GADSON, Emma Clyde Gadson
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Emma Clyde Gadson, 94, formerly of Waycross, departed this life Tuesday (May 21, 2013) at her residence in Lithonia. A
celebration of life service will be held Saturday at First Born Church of the Living God, 1120 H.J. Echols Drive. Interment will
be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave from 919 Naomi St. at 2:30 p.m. Survivors include two daughters,
Diane Walker (Mylon), of Chicago, IL, and Angela Griffin, of Atlanta; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed to the family at 6160 Wellwater Way,
Lithonia, GA 30058.

GAGLIANO, Judy Gagliano
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
Judy Gagliano, 54, passed away on November 28, 2013 in Tallahassee, FL. Judy was a native of Mineola, NY, residing in
Tallahassee. She loved making jewelry with beads, the outdoors, and was a passionate birdwatcher. She had the sweetest heart
and everyone loved her. Judy is survived by her daughter, Jamie Henry; step-daughter, Katherine Poole; sisters, Susan Coe,
Nancy Gagliano Moore, Laurie Walsh; and 2 grandchildren, Kiersten and Harper Henry. Judy is preceded in death by her
parents, Liborio Francis and Majorie Ann Semple Gagliano; husband, Stanley Poole. A private ceremony will be held at a later
date.

GAHAN, Dudley C. Gahan
(Abstracted from the 21 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Dudley C. Gahan, age 86, of Waycross, died Thursday (May 19, 2016) at Waycross Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
He was a native of New York State, born to the late Dudley M. and Charlotte Hackett Gahan. He grew up around the Buffalo,
NY area. He has resided in the southeast Georgia area since 1970 and retired from the Glynn County School Board. He was a
very active Brother in the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, permanent member of Grand Lodge of Georgia in Macon.
His Masonic work extended to the Scottish Rite Valley of Savannah, where he was rewarded by his work by being made a
member of the KCCH (Honorary Society of Scottish Rite Masons) York Rite of Brunswick. Gahan was member of the Brunswick
Lodge 717 and also a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church in Waycross. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Gahan of
Waycross; a sister, Lois Heerdt of Marysville, TN; a nephew, Steve Bauer of Washington, DC; a niece, Diane Beverly of
Peachtree City; and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Sunday at Grace Episcopal
Church in Waycross. A Masonic memorial service will be announced at a later date. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.

GAHAN, Jacqueline Poisson Gahan
(Abstracted from the 6 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jacqueline “Jackie” Poisson Gahan, age 88, of Waycross, died Sunday (April 30, 2017) at Waycross Health & Rehab after an
extended illness. She was a native of New York State, being born in Buffalo to the late Deloreo James and Isabell Hackett
Poisson. She resided in the southeast Georgia area since 1970 and worked as a retail clerk. She was a member of the Order of
the Eastern Star and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Dudley Claibourne Gahan. She is survived by two sisters, J. Bauer of New York, Lois Heerdt of Tennessee and a
nephew, Steve Bauer of Washington, DC. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorialization is by
cremation. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

GAIL, James Augustus Gail Jr.
(Abstracted from the November 1, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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James Augustus Gail Jr. was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Waycross, son of the late Evelyn Scott Gail and James A. Gail Sr. He received
his education from the Waycross School System and was a graduate of the Waycross High School class of 1972. He was a
graduate of Albany State University where he obtained his bachelor of science degree in health physical education and
recreation. He was inducted into the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. He worked at Albany State
University in Albany, and CSX Transportation in Waycross. He was member of Mount Airy Missionary Baptist Church in Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Harriett Gail and Rosemary Gail. He leaves to cherish his memories a
loving wife, Regina Gail; 2 brothers, Lavander Gail (Linda), of Waycross, and Britton Gail, of Atlanta; 3 sons, Calvin Johnson
(Adriana), of Waycross, James Augustus Gail III, of Bainbridge, and Eric Simpson, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Erica Johnson, of
Waycross, and Derrica Gail, of Bainbridge; 2 aunts, Willie Maude Hamm, of Waycross, and Thelma Gail, of Macon; nieces, Krystal
Gail, Latoya Gail, Tameka Morrison, of Atlanta, and Delacia Gail, of Atlanta; nephews, Michael Gail (Saturina), of Brunswick, and
Shawn Gail, of Atlanta; grandchildren, Amaya Acheoche and Kamora Gail; and other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday
at 1 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 631 Izlar St. Friends are being received at the family residence, 3209 Paige Lane.
Memorialization is by cremation. Arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway.

GAILEY, Glenda Teresa Gailey
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 3 April 2018)
Mrs. Glenda Teresa Gailey, age 69, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Archbold Medical Center. Funeral
services for Mrs. Gailey will be at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home on Friday April 6, 2018. Interment will follow in Pavo Lebanon
Cemetery. Mrs. Gailey was born to the late John Wesley Crew and Ellie Maude Owens Adams on February 22, 1949 in Tampa, FL.
She married her husband Ronald Thomas Gailey, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2007. She was a homemaker and
attended Capel Baptist Church of Cairo. Survivors include her children, Michael Wayne Rutland and Traci of Bainbridge,
Freeman Eugene Ruff of Thomasville, and Robin Michelle Horton of Thomasville, grandchildren, Dustin Eugene Ruff, Eric Todd
Horton, Cheyenne Michelle Wilkes, and Katie Pearce Hall and one great grandchild, Jacob Austin Ruff, and a special cousin, Pat
Owens of Albany.

GAILLARD, Jim Gaillard
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 4, 1951)
Jim Gaillard, aged colored man who lived on the Coffee Place died last Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday.

GAINES, Bobbie Jean Gaines
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, January 22, 2015)
Bobbie Jean Gaines was born on February 26, 1953, to Eloise Mobley Gaines and Charlie Gaines, Sr., in Madison. She gave her
life to the Lord at an early age in Greenville. She served many years at Southern Baptist in Roxbury, MA. Bobbie Gaines loved
being a servant for the Lord and His people. Bobbie Gaines was a loving, kind and exceptional woman. She was an educator for 30
plus years at The Emmanuel House and The Yawkey Center. She was devoted to her students; she loved being available for them
in any way possible. If you really knew Bobbie, you would know the true love she had for her students, as well as their parents.
Bobbie Gaines was a giver. She was truly Heaven sent for all the children that she touched while educating them for over 30
years. Another one of her passions was getting down in the kitchen. She was famous for her macaroni and cheese, collard greens
and her mean fried chicken. She cooked from the heart and loved to feed anyone who was hungry; that was just Bobbie, always
giving of herself for those in need. Bobbie Jean Gaines leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Proshana Gaines-Jones and
husband, Tommie Jones, of Boston, MA; Pronessa Gaines, of Boston, MA; her brothers: Charleston Johnson, of Boston, MA;
William Gaines, Edward Gaines, Roger Gaines and Willie Gaines, all of Madison; her sister, Annie Chris Ross, of Madison; her
sister-in-law, Carolyn Gaines, of Madison; her grandchildren: Keefe Gaines, Shaquille Gaines, Shannon Gaines, Aaliyah Gaines, Ty-
kierah Gaines, Na’zyiah Gaines and Shanessa Gaines, all of Boston, MA; and her great-grandson, Jakhia Erick Gaines, of Boston,
MA. Among those she will meet in heaven, her son, William Erick Tyrcee Gaines; her mother, Eloise Mobley Gaines; and her
father, Charlie Gaines, Sr.; her brother-in-law, Joe Ross; her adopted parent Mammie Buggs; and a host of family and friends.

GAINES, Christine Jacobs Gaines
(Abstracted from the 9 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Evangelist Christine Jacobs Gaines, age 60, will be Saturday at Power House of Faith Church,
1608 Louisiana Ave. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. “Sister,” as she was affectionately known, was born Dec. 9, 1955 in
Waycross to the late James Jacobs and Loualice Roach Jacobs. She received her formal education from the Waycross Public
School System and graduated from Waycross High School. She furthered her education by receiving a degree as a licensed
practical nurse (LPN). She was a former LPN at Baptist Village Care Home. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in the
summer of 1980 at Powerhouse of Faith Ministries. She served as president of pastoral care, as a praise leader, secretary of
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the missionary department, member of the senior choir, member of the usher board and was chairperson of the first assistant
pastor celebration. She was a prayer warrior and intercessor. She had a very pleasant personality and her congenial character
won a place in the heart of those privilege to have known her. God called her from her earthly home to her heavenly home on
Sunday (Sept. 4, 2016) to rest from her labor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers,
Christopher Jacobs and Robert Solomon, and a nephew, Vincent Jacobs. Those left to cherish her memory include a son,
Chauance Green Sr. (Lative); grandchildren, Chauance Green Jr., Christopher Green and Jarigah Perkins; sisters, Bonnie Kay
Clark and Ann Jacobs; niece, Wilma Clark; nephew, Patrice Jacobs (Sherytina); cousins and other relatives. Arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.

GAINES, Jamie L. Gaines
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate July 10th, 2013)
Jamie L. Gaines, 38, passed away early Sunday morning, July 7, 2013. He was born on January 31, 1975 to Johnny and Gwendolyn
Gaines in Homerville, GA. Jamie received his education in the Lanier County School system He leaves to cherish his memories:
his parents, father Johnny (Lantene) and mother Gwendolyn (Tommy); 4 children, Jaquon, Jamaria, Jamod and Jernon; 2
brothers, Jason (Roblin) and Joshua (Kera). He also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

GAINEY, Mrs. J. D. Gainey
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 30, 1963)
Mrs. J. D. Gainey, of Brinson, GA, died last Saturday in the Bainbridge Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Survivors
are her husband, Mr. J. D. Gainey, of Brinson; one son, J. D. Gainey, Jr., of Marathon; one daughter, Mrs. George Denslow, of
Atlanta; and four grandchildren. Also brothers, Joe Cantey, of Havana; B. W. Cantey, of Savannah; C. B. Cantey, of Dothan, AL;
and C. W. Cantey, P. S. Cantey and Frank Cantey, all three of Madison; and sisters, Mrs. R. S. Williams and Mrs. Bruce Bryan,
both of Madison and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Cox Funeral Home in Bainbridge on Monday August 26th with
burial in the Brinson Cemetery.

GAINEY, Jacob Gainey
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, May 5, 1904)
Jacob Gainey, an old and highly respected citizen about 80 years old, died in the Manila settlement on the 28th.
No record was found of the burial

GALLAHAN, Deborah Joanne Anderson Gallahan
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 5 August 2014)
Mrs. Deborah Joanne Anderson Gallahan, age 63, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at her residence,
following a brief illness. Mrs. Gallahan was born December 31, 1950 to Florence Moore Anderson and the late Frank Augustus
Anderson. Mrs. Gallahan, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was a L. P. N. with the Cherokee County Correctional System. She had a BA
Degree in Computer Science. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Calender. Survivors include 2 sons Shane Russ
of Hampton, VA, and Derek Russ of Woodstock, GA; her mother Florence Moore Anderson of West Green, GA; 1 sister Joan
Anderson of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren Danielle Whitehurst, and Cameron Russ, both of Hampton, VA; several nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. Memorial services were Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the West Green Baptist Church. Ricketson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GALLAHAN, Troy Gallahan
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 19, 2015)
Troy Gallahan, age 56, of Valdosta, GA passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1958 in
Fredericksburg, VA. Troy was very devoted and involved in his daughter’s lives. He was adored by his grandchildren Emilee and
Kristian, who knew him as "Paki". He was the owner of Superb Drywall in Central, FL for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors
and spending time fishing with his daughters. He was also known and loved as "Coach Troy" to both softball and basketball teams
that he mentored. Troy was full of life and enjoyed every minute of it. His reply to "How are you doing?" was "I'm so happy; I
have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody!" He had a love for nature and dogs including his 4 legged child
"Mee2". One of Troy's favorite quotes that he lived by was: "Love is everything; to receive it and give it. Believe in God's
promises". Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Pamela Gallahan, of Valdosta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Kris (Trisha Lee)
Forde, of Stroudsburg, PA; daughter, Tara Lee Gallahan, of Kissimmee, FL; 1 brother, Chester Gallahan, of King George, VA; 2
grandchildren, Emilee Marie Forde, Kristian William Forde; and in-laws, Linda (John) Suffield, of Valdosta, GA. As per his wishes
he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He believed that flowers are for the living and
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would rather donations to be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital and the (ASPCA) American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving the Gallahan family

GALLON, Fannie Gallon
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 22, 1955)
Funeral services for Fannie Gallon, aged colored woman, native and long-time resident of Madison but for the past five months
living in Lake City were held at St. James Baptist Church her Sunday afternoon. She is survived by eight sons, two daughters
and a number of grandchildren.

GALLON, Trasie Gallon
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 10, 1944)
Trasie Gallon, young colored woman living in the Georgetown section, died last week, and was buried here Sunday. She was the
wife of Roscoe Gallon.

GALLOWAY, Nettie Galloway
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, February 16, 1905)
At ten o’clock Monday morning after a painful illness, Mrs. Nettie Galloway passed from this life into her reward in the Home
Beyond. She had suffered from a severe attack of lagrippe and her heart was unable to stand the strain. This estimable lady was
sincerely loved by those who knew her best and she will be greatly missed. The remains were interred in the city cemetery
Tuesday afternoon. For the past several years Mrs. Galloway had made her home in Madison with her nephew, Mr. J. F. Lines. At
the time of her death she had almost reached the age of 72 years.
No record was found of the burial

GAMAGE, Jason Kevin Gamage
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 23, 2006)
Jason Kevin Gamage, 35, died suddenly Thursday (Oct. 19, 2006) in Largo, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross
before moving to Largo, Fla., 10 years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Caitlyn Alexis Gamage; his parents, Franklin and
Vonice Gamage, of Waycross; two brothers, Frankie Gamage (wife Lawanna), of Waycross, and Wayne Gamage, of Largo, Fla.;
one sister, Michelle Wilson, of Homerville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at
Music Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Spivey officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests that
in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crossview Church of God of Prophecy, 709 Garlington Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31503.

GAMAGE, Vonice Kicklighter Gamage
(Abstracted from the 14 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Vonice Kicklighter Gamage, age 74, died Monday (Dec. 12, 2016) at Life Care Center in Fitzgerald. She was a native of Pierce
County who lived most of her life in Waycross as a homemaker and member of Crossview Church of God of Prophecy. She was
preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Kicklighter and Susie Mae Carter Kicklighter, two sons, Jason Kevin Gamage
and John Wayne Gamage, and one brother, Shirrell Kicklighter. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Franklin Gamage Sr. of
Waycross, one daughter, Carla Michelle Chauncey of Homerville, one son, Joseph Franklin Gamage Jr. of Waycross, eight
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.

GAMBLE, Charles Gamble Sr.
(Abstracted from the 22 July 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Charles Gamble Sr. will be Saturday at Greater Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church, 201
Reddick Street in Homerville. Interment will be in Holmes Chapel Cemetery in Clinch County. He was born Nov. 27, 1929 in
Philadelphia, PA, to the late Charlie Gamble and Katie Gamble. He grew up in Kingstree, SC. He received his formal education
from the public school system of Williamsburg County, SC. As a young adult he moved to Homerville where he lived until his
demise. He was employed at Bway Inc. for many years before his retirement in 1992. He was a loving and caring person who won
a place in the hearts of those privileged to have known him. He departed this life Monday morning (July 18, 2016) at his
residence after an illness. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Charles Gamble Jr. and Cora
Gamble. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 63 years, Lannie Mingo Gamble; sons, Bobby Gamble and David
Gamble, both of Homerville; daughters, Janice (Mark) Magby and Elizabeth (John) Tolbert both of Homerville; 18
grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; a brother, France Gamble, of Rochester, NY; sisters, Jessie Mae McCorty, of
Fayetteville, NC, and Annie Ruth Chatman, of Rochester, NY; sisters-in-law, Viola (Pete) Miller of Homerville, and Carolyn
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(George) Cooper of Stone Mountain; brothers-in-law, Tim (Katherine) Mingo of Miami, FL, Louis (Barbara) Mingo of Valdosta,
Donald (Carolyn) Mingo of Albany, Earnest (Doris) Mingo of Brooklyn, NY, and Willie (Jessie) Mingo of Miami, FL; numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Gamble residence, 32 Smith Lane, Homerville.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.

GAMBLE, Darlene Gamble
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 15, 2011)
Darlene Gamble, 53, Live Oak, FL passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 after a long illness. The lifelong resident of Live
Oak worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse for six years and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She is
survived by her mother: Elizabeth Bass, Live Oak, FL; two sons: Ricky & Shae Gamble, Live Oak, FL, Chad Gamble, Live Oak, FL;
two brothers: Drew & Renee Bass, Live Oak, FL, Fletcher Bass, Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren: Dawson Gamble and Hannah
Gamble. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, November 17th at Macedonia Cemetery.

GAMBLE, Gary David Gamble
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 9 May 2018)
Mr. Gary David Gamble, age 73, passed away May 9, 2018 in Perry, FL. Gary was born September 12, 1944 in Perry, FL to David
Elbert Gamble and Genevieve McKinney Gamble. Gary honorably served our country in the United States Army Reserves. Gary
loved farming, horses, and children. He formed a festival called Back to Basics which was meant to teach youth and adults the
old way of living off of the land. He was also involved with the Taylor County Horseman’s Association. He and his daughter began
Back To Basics Youth Group teaching children to care for and ride horses. He was a very active member of Perry Church of
Christ where he was the song leader for many years. He traveled all over the country working and there was always at least one
person there whose life he impacted in a positive way. Gary was preceded in death by his parents David and Genevieve Gamble
and two sisters Patricia Ann Gamble and Connie E. LaValle. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Margie Gamble; children LeAnn
(Tim) Rainey and Lance Gamble, two grandchildren Garrett Rainey and Mark Anthony Lundy, one great granddaughter Aubrie
Rainey, one sister Martha (Dean) French as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May
13, 2018 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

GAMBLE, Genevieve Atrice Gamble
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 21 September
2016)
Genevieve Atrice Gamble, age 90, passed away on September 21, 2016 in Perry, FL. Genevieve was born February 27, 1926 in
Perry, FL to James Jesse McKinney and Lela Sadler McKinney. Mrs. Gamble was a member of Perry Church of Christ. Genevieve
was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Alaska, and around the country, taking her grandchildren on
vacations to the mountains camping. Her and her husband enjoyed going to country/bluegrass music festivals. She liked to fish,
especially flounder gigging. Mrs. Gamble was a wonderful cook, and loved to have big family gatherings. Mrs. Genevieve was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Elbert Gamble, her daughters Patricia Gamble and Connie LaValle, and her
brothers James and Edwin McKinney. Mrs. Gamble is survived by her son Gary (Margie) Gamble, and her daughter Martha (Dean)
French; son-in-law Billy LaValle; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; as a well as a host of
nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home. In lieu
of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital or to the Florida Sheriffs Boy's Ranch.

GAMBLE, George Keith Gamble Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 27, 2007)
George Keith "Gambino" Gamble Jr., 47, died Friday (July 20, 2007). He was born May 3, 1960, the son of the late George and
Lula Mae Shaw Gamble. His parents came to Waycross in 1947 when the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad transferred his father
here. He played football at Waycross High School. He was No. 22, a.k.a. "Cold Bad" and played tailback. He graduated in 1978.
He also attended Jackson State University for a year, and then decided to join the United States Air Force for two years. He
later married and had two children while working at Champion International. He went back to school in 2000 at Valdosta State
University where he received four degrees in various fields. In 2004, he began his own company called Urban H.E.L.P. Services
Co., Inc., a non-profit corporation. He leaves to mourn a son, George Keith Gamble III; a daughter, Lutria Gamble Jones
(Asinia); two grandchildren, Tramil and Kedar Jones, both of Waycross; a sister, Stacey S. Nelson; two nieces, Chenique Shaw,
CaShae Baker, and a nephew, Cameron Washington, l all of Lexington, N.C.; three aunts, Jessie Barnes, of Winston Salem, N.C.,
Cellestine Jones, of Baltimore, Md., Betty Jefferson, of Bridgeport, Conn.; two dear friends, Keith Taylor, of Atlanta, Anthony
Cobb, of Waycross; two family friends, Monica Wiliams and Alfred Fergurson; and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Church of Christ Written In Heaven,
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1137 State St. The Rev. John A. Moss will be the officiating pastor. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Perry Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

GAMBLE, Gracie Lee Gamble
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Gracie Lee Gamble, 55, of Mayo, FL passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at her residence. Gracie was born February 12, 1957
in Perry, FL. Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gamble and her parents Owen Cannon and Mary Maggie
Stafford Cannon. Mrs. Gamble was of the Baptist Faith and attended New Beginnings Worship Center in Mayo. Along with her
husband, she was the former owner and operator of Gamble’s Pine Straw for many years and also worked as a tower officer for
the Florida Department of Forestry. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her
grandkids. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and fishing. She is survived by a daughter, Christina Louise Counce, of
Perry, FL, a son, Colby Gamble, of Mayo, FL, 3 brothers, Bill Adkins, Johnny Adkins, both of Mayo, and Bob Adkins, of St. Cloud,
FL, 2 sisters, Polly Whitehouse and Louise Starling, both of Mayo, 5 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Memorial services will be Friday, February 15, 2013 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Mayo. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.

GAMBLE, Henrietta Gamble
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 12, 1965)
Henrietta Gamble, age 86, lifelong and well known resident of Madison passed away March 4th at her home after a long illness.
She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mattie Brown of Madison; William Mae Holland
of Lake City; and Lillie Mae Brasby of Philadelphia, PA; four sons, Clem Gamble of Madison; Robert Gamble, Percy Gamble and
Freddie Lane all of Philadelphia; one sister, Lizzie Gaskins of Hoboken, GA; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren;
and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will by Sunday March 14th in St. James Baptist Church. Interment will
follow in St. Luke Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GAMBLE, Lucille F. Gamble
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 15, 2008)
Lucille F. Gamble, 88, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) after an illness. She was a native of Elizabeth, Miss., but lived in Homerville
for many years. She later moved to Waycross before making Boston, Mass., her home in 1973. She was a former member of
Antioch Baptist Church in Homerville. Her parents were the late Simon Franklin and Suzie Scott Franklin Pattisan. She was also
preceded in death by an infant son; a daughter, Jannie Ruth Godwin; a son, Robert "Bob" Gamble; and her step-father, Ed
Pattisan. Survivors include four children, Mildred (Herman) Hobbs, of Douglas, Ellis (Willie Lou) Gamble, Gamble, Meatrel
Gamble and Daniel Gamble, all of Boston, Mass.; 18 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A funeral will be held Friday at Fluker Funeral Home Chapel in Homerville at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Tolbert officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, of Homerville.

GAMBLE, Mary E. Gamble
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL March 20th, 2014)
Mary E. Gamble, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She was born July 10, 1936 in Monticello, FL to
Benjamin and Essie Green. Mary grew up in Monticello, FL and was a high school English teacher for 36 years. She is survived by
her brother Willie Bryant; sister to heart Viola Sampson; her only child Letitia Gamble-Howard and 2 grandchildren Marvin
Howard Jr. and Daemon Gamble-Howard. A Memorial service was Monday, March 17, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818
Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

GAMBLE, Patricia Ann Gamble
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Patricia Ann Gamble, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Lafayette Health Care. She was native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County and was the daughter of the late David E. Gamble and the former Genevieve McKinney. Ms. Gamble
was a member of the Spring Warrior Church of Christ. Ms. Gamble attended the Snap program at Taylor Technical Institute
and competed in the Special Olympics. In her spare time she enjoyed singing, needlework and bowling. She is survived by her
mother, Genevieve Gamble, of Perry, FL, a brother, Gary Gamble (Margie), (2) sisters, Connie LaValle (Billy), and Martha French
(Dean), all of Perry, FL, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on
Sunday, April 29, 2012.

GAMBLE, Rebecca Gamble
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 4, 1949)
Mrs. Rebecca Gamble, 58, died at her home in Chiefland last Thursday, and funeral services were held Friday afternoon.
Interment was in the Day Cemetery. Mrs. Gamble was born in Madison and had lived in Chiefland for three years. Survivors
include one son, M. D. Andrews, of Chiefland; three brothers: H. L. Winderweedle, of Mayo; W. C. Winderweedle, of Day; H. M.
Winderweedle, of Tampa; three sisters: Mrs. W. E. Cates, of Mayo; Mrs. H. W. Norwood, of Clearwater and Mrs. S. J. Buchanan,
of Mayo.

GAMBLE, Tom Gamble
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 13 February 2018)
Tom Gamble died on February 9, 2018 in Vero Beach, FL. Tom was born to Lota Belle Davis Gamble and George H. Gamble on
October 13, 1921 in Headland, AL. He is survived by his wife Trudy Gamble, three daughters, Susan Weaver (Chuck) Jones,
Jennifer Gamble (James Nicolls) and Allison Gamble (Mike Smith); four grandsons, Thomas G. Gee, Andrew D. Conner, Justin M.
(Jessica) Weaver, and Kevin D. Conner; granddaughter, Katelyn E. Gee; great-granddaughter, Robin C. Gee; and sister, Betty
(Bud) Mitchell. He is predeceased by one daughter, Kathy Gamble; his parents; and five sisters, Inez Shirley, Marjorie Owens,
Floryne Hobbs, Nell Knowles, and Grace Sanders. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II and the
Korean War. He started his career in Citrus sales in Orlando, FL and continued in Ft. Pierce, FL and Vero Beach, FL. He enjoyed
his work and the people he worked with. Tom and Trudy Whitty were married on October 25, 1953. He was an avid golfer and
played regularly each week for many years. He became a member of Asbury United Methodist Church soon after moving to Vero
Beach in 1984. He was an active member for many years. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, February 17 at Asbury
United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1708
43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960. Tom loved and was loved by his family! His family were his wife, children, grandchildren,
sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

GAMMAGE, Myrtice Highsmith Gammage
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 10, 2005)
NAHUNTA — Myrtice H. Gammage, 85, died Friday (Oct. 7, 2005) at Gracemoore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in
Brunswick, following an extended illness. A native of Racepond, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Highsmith and
Maude Smith Highsmith and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Novice Johnson, of Nahunta; two brothers,
Harold D. Highsmith, of Sanford, Fla., and Edwin Highsmith, of Palm Coast, Fla.; two grandsons, Robert Johnson, of Nahunta, and
Charlie Johnson, of Glennville; one granddaughter, Carla Bennett, of Adairsville. Funeral is today at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Joel
Chambless Funeral Home in Nahunta with the Rev. Randy Carson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers will be John Adams, Wayne Adams, David Shadron, Jimmy Davis, Ricky Bennett and Earl Tidwell. Joel Chambless
Funeral Home, North Main Street, Nahunta, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

GANAS, Charles P. Ganas Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 8, 2010)
Charles P. "Chuck" Ganas Jr., 47, of Lakeland, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 in the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital
following a sudden illness. He was born to Charles P. and Clara Dixon Ganas, Sr. on August 13, 1963 in the Louis Smith Memorial
Hospital in Lakeland, GA. Upon graduation from Lanier County High School he went to work with his family in the family business
at Ganas Hardware. He loved the game of golf, organizing the annual Lakeland Golf Group Tournament, playing as often as
possible. He was an avid supporter of the Lanier County Bulldog Athletics Program. His love for the game of baseball, allowed
him to coach little league ball for many years. He was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, Georgia. He is
preceded in death by a wife, Ann Hollis Ganas; grandparents, Buck and Lillie Ganas, and Homer Dixon; mother-in-law and father-
in-law, Cecile Ann Steedley and William Steedley; a special aunt, Evelyn Ganas Register. Survivors include his wife, Laura S.
Ganas of Lakeland; two daughters, Sarah E. Ganas of Lakeland, Monica M. Ganas of Homerville; parents, Charles and Clara Ganas
of Lakeland; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Stephanie Ganas of Homerville; maternal grandmother, Mattie Pearl Dixion of
Sparks; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws, Kevin and Patsy Villiers, Spence and Rhonda Steedley, Tracy and Kim Steedley;
nieces and nephews, Buck Ganas, Bankes Ganas, Emily and Paul Jones, Will Steedley, Sarah Steedley, Hannah Steedley, Katy and
Christopher Villiers, and a number of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; a great-niece, Bella Grace Jones. Funeral
services were held Sunday, December 5, 2010 in the Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery
near Naylor, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Ganas family.

GANAS, Dorothy Jean Dixon Ganas
(Abstracted from the 29 May 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Dorothy Jean Dixon Ganas, age 85, died Saturday (May 26, 2018) at her residence in Dixie Union. She was a native and lifelong
resident of Ware County. A 1948 graduate of Wacona School, she retired from Memorial Hospital (now Memorial Satilla Health)
in Waycross as a medical secretary and transcriptionist. She was a member of Haywood Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Nathan Eugene Smith and Vera Davis Smith, her first husband, Emmett Leavy Dixon Sr., her second
husband, Harry Vernon Ganas, and her sister, Mary Ann Smith Bennett. Survivors include her two sons, Leavy (Joan) Dixon of
Waycross, and Wally (Jessie) Dixon of Waycross; one step-daughter, Carol Ganas Medders of Alma; seven grandchildren, Renee
Dixon Smart, Bonnie Dixon Collins, Stephanie Dixon Johnson, Scott Dixon, Kevin Dixon, Jordan Dixon and Darrell Dixon; 13
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren, Michelle Glass and Charlie Barnard; five step-great-
grandchildren; one sister, Jane Smith Gunter of Waycross; two brothers, Edward Smith and Joel H. Smith both of Waycross;
and numerous brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

GANAS, Eula Mae Ganas
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 January 2018)
Eula Mae Ganas, age 92, of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Lakeland Villa after an extended illness.
She was born on April 9, 1925 in Berrien County and had lived in Lanier County most of her life. She was a member of the
Lakeland Church of God where she served as the church clerk for over 25 years. Ms. Ganas enjoyed baking and sewing. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Jake Ganas, parents, Elige M. & Stella Warren, Sr., brother, Junior Warren and sister,
Beatrice Fort. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Ronnie & Cathy Ganas, Lakeland, GA; 2 grandchildren: Ron & Jessica
Ganas, Lakeland, GA, Lesley & Dennis Rowland, Lakeland, GA; 6 great grandchildren: Andrew Rowland, Jacob Rowland, Olivia
Rowland, Ashley Dahlgren, Cassidy Dahlgren & Colton Ganas; 3 sisters & brother-in-law: Faye & Lamar Peacock, Lakeland, Hazel
& John Futch, Lakeland, Vivian Howell, Lakeland; sister-in-law: Mary Lee Warren, Clyattville, GA and a number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Lakeland Church of God with entombment following in the
Greenlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The Ganas family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral
Services, Lakeland.

GANAS, Kenneth Ganas
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 20 December 2018)
Kenneth “Baby Dude” Ganas, age 24, of Lakeland, GA passed away on December 20, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. He
was born on September 29, 1994 in Valdosta, GA to Raymond Aldine Ganas, Sr. and Tammy (Chauncey) Ganas Dalton. He worked
with Brown’s Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Aldine Ganas,
Jr. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tammy Chauncey Ganas Dalton (Ruel) of Lakeland, GA; sister, Patricia Ganas
of Valdosta, GA; sister, Terri Johnson of Lakeland, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Ganas (Marlena) of Dupont, GA;
grandmother, Doris Naomi Ganas of Lakeland, GA; grandfather, Charles Chauncey of Lakeland, GA; numerous nieces, nephews
and extended family members. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the Ganas
family.

GANAS, Louis C. Ganas
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate June 13th, 2012)
Louis C. Ganas, 78, of Naylor, passed away Wednesday night June 6, 2012 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland, GA. He
was born November 9, 1933 to the late Buck and Lillie Cowart Ganas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
sister, Evelyn Joyce Register; father and mother-in-law , B.P. & Naomi Roquemore; his sister-in-law, Shirley Roquemore; his
brother-in-law ,Chandler Joyce. He was a salesman for Patten Seed Company for 35 years. He was a member of the Lakeland
United Methodist Church Survivors include his wife Bonnie Roquemore Ganas of Naylor, daughter Susan Bowling of Naylor,
daughter and son-in-law Patti and Scott Tomlinson of Leesburg, granddaughter Lauren T. & Grant Mickle, of Leesburg,
granddaughter Amy B. Bennett of Naylor, grandson Brandon and Carmen Bowling of Villa Rica, grandson Seth and Will Tomlinson
Leesburg, grandson John and Erica Tomlinson of Leesburg, grandson Matthew and Melanie Tomlinson of Leesburg, great-
grandchildren Lexi Bennett, Ansley Bennett, Autumn Bennett, Cason Bennett, Naomi Grace Bowling, Eva Marie Bowling, Lanie
Tomlinson and, Iris Anne Tomlinson, sister and brother-in-law Grace and Albert Smith of Naylor, sister and brother-in-law Jane
and Carl Law of Valdosta, brother and sister-in-law Charles and Clara Ganas of Naylor, brother and sister-in-law Danny and
Wanda Ganas of Lake Park, brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Kathy Roquemore of Rome, GA and a large number of nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday June 9 at Southside Baptist Church with burial to following in Good Hope
Cemetery in Lanier County. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the Ganas Family.

GANAS, Marian Cole Ganas
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(Abstracted from the 18 September 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Marian Cole Ganas, age 88, died Saturday (Sept. 16, 2018) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness.
A native and lifelong resident of Waycross, she graduated from Wacona High School in 1946. She attended South Georgia
College and was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church, Jamestown United Ladies Guild and Ware County
Homemaker’s Club. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caring friend. She enjoyed spending
her time gardening, crocheting, canning, cooking, fishing and talking to family and friends on the phone. As an excellent cook,
Marian loved sharing her knowledge of cooking with her family and cooking anything that included pecans as an ingredient. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Cole and Aline O’Steen Cole, and three siblings, Harold Stephen Cole, Gordon Cole
Jr. and Jessie Ruth Cole. Survivors include her husband, Russell Lindbergh Ganas Sr., of Waycross; two sons, Russell Lindbergh
(Teresa) Ganas Jr. of Waycross, and Gordon Cole (Kathy) Ganas of Waycross; four grandchildren, Garrett (Nydia) Ganas of
Waycross, Hannah (Brandon) Cochran of Waycross, Katie (Stephen) Harvell of Blackshear, and Jordan (Hope) Ganas of
Tallahassee, FL; and six great-grandchildren, Rett Ganas, Sawyer Ganas, Sophie Cochran, Ty Cochran, Cooper Harvell and Leanna
Harvell. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, Va. 22215.

GANAS, Ollie Mae Ganas
(Abstracted from the 31 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ollie Mae Ganas, age 91, of Waycross died Sunday (May 29, 2016) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born
in Pearson to the late Frank Mizell and Cora Bell Giddens Mizell. Raised in Pearson, she attended Atkinson County High School.
She then moved to Waycross where she spent the majority of her life. She was a homemaker, a member of Sweat Memorial
Baptist Church and the Golden Agers Sunday School Class. She loved to cook, sew and spend time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Arthur Ganas, a brother, W.J. Mizell,
and a sister, Dorothy O’Berry. She is survived by 1 son, Sammy (Sam) Ganas of Waycross; 3 daughters, Shirley (Hinky)
Matthews of Pearson, Colleen Lee of Waycross, Linda (Ronnie) Beverly of Waycross; 11 grandchildren, Edward (Cindy) Matthews,
Beau (Lindsey) Ganas, John Ganas, Terence (Brittnee) Hiott, Brent (Hollie) Beverly, Corey (Kelli)) Beverly, Blake Beverly, Missy
(Billy) Osburn, Carla Lee, Pam (Todd) Castellaw, Nina (John) Rowe; 14 great-grandchildren, Warren, Bess, Liam, Stanton, Lilli,
Brayley, Kati, Jordan, Jacob, Ariel, Michaela, Lanlee, Zachery and Matthew; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be
Wednesday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, 510 W. Blackshear Ave., Waycross, GA
31503.

GANAS, Raymond Aldine Ganas Sr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, February 24, 2010)
Raymond "Biggin" Aldine Ganas Sr., 48, of Lakeland went home to Heaven to be with God on Saturday, February 20, 2010, in
South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Ganas was born in Lanier County on August 7, 1961, to Naomi Hendley
and the late Cecil Aldine Ganas. After graduating from High School in 1980, he worked construction the better part of his life.
He was a member of Unity United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Tammy Lee Ganas of Lakeland; sons
and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Ganas of Lakeland, Raymond Ganas Jr. of Lakeland, and Matthew and Marlena Ganas of DuPont;
daughters and son-in-law, Patricia E Ganas of Valdosta, Terri and Bart Johnston of Valdosta; three grandchildren, McKenzie
Ganas, Mayleigh Ganas, and Conner Johnston; mother, Naomi Hendley Ganas of Lakeland; father-in-law, Charles Chauncey of
Lakeland; mother-in-law, Brenda Chauncey of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February, 23, 2010, in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services.

GANAS, Raymond Aldine Ganas Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 5, 2011)
Mr. Raymond Aldine Ganas Jr. of Lakeland went home to heaven Monday, December 27, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center
after a lengthy illness. He was born August 5, 1990 in Clinch County to the late Raymond Ganas Sr. and Tammy Lee Ganas. He is
preceded in death by his grandfather, Cecil "Aldine" Ganas; grandmother; great-grandmother, Leila Chauncey. Survivors include,
his mother, Tammy Lee Ganas of Lakeland; two brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth Ganas of Lakeland, Matthew and Marlena
Ganas of Dupont; two sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia E. Ganas of Valdosta and Terri and Bart Johnston of Valdosta; nieces
and nephews, McKenzie Ganas, Mayleigh Ganas, Conner Johnston, Tiffany Johnston, and Matthew Ganas; grandmother, Naomi
Hendley Ganas of Lakeland; grandparents, Charles Chauncey of Lakeland, Brenda Chauncey of Tampa, FL; and great-
grandmother, Doris Bergeron of Tampa. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 in the Lakeland
Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Flowers were accepted or donations could be made to the American Diabetes Association or
American Cancer Society. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Ganas family.
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GANAS, Virginia L. Ganas
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 22 August 2018)
Virginia L. Ganas, age 79, of Naylor passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the Lakeland Villas after a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 10, 1939 in Hahira, GA to the late RM & Maggie (Bass) Pierce. She was a member of Pleasant Way
Baptist Church. Mrs. Virginia worked with Winn-Dixie as a florist for over 12 years. Along with her parents she was preceded in
death by her grandson, Aaron Ford; brother, Roy Pierce and sister, Jean Permenter. Survivors include her husband of 45 years,
Winston Ganas, Naylor; 2 sons & daughter-in-law: Ricky & Lynn Ford, Ray City, Terry Ford, Lakeland; 4 grandchildren: Donald
Ford, John David Ford, Allen Ford (Elizabeth Sears) & Alex Ford; 4 great grandchildren: Hailey Ford, Connor Ford, Emory Ford
& Aubrey Ford; sisters & brothers-in-law: Sandra & Larry Luke, Lakeland, Sharon & Freddie Ramsey, Valdosta, Barbara Murray,
Lakeland, Brenda Ray, Jacksonville, FL and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday, August 24, 2018 in
the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in the Ford Family Cemetery, Berrien County.

GANDHI, Dhansukhlal Gandhi
(Abstracted from the 23 March 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper)
Mr. Dhansukhlal Gandhi, age 80 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL,
following a short illness. Mr. Gandhi was born September 15, 1937, to the late Gandabhai Gandhi and the late Diwasiben Gandhi.
Mr. Gandhi, a native of Billmora, Gujarat, India, was a farmer by trade. Survivors include: his wife, Jashvantiben Gandhi of
Douglas, GA, four children, Shilaben Baman and Rashmiben Gandhi both of New York, Amitkumar D. Gandhi of Douglas, GA, Sonal
Gandhi of New Jersey, two siblings: Mansukhlal Gandhi and Chhibiben Gandhi both of India, eight grandchildren, several nieces,
nephews and cousins. The funeral service was Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at a
later date.

GANDY, Cornelia N. Gandy
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 1. 1941)
Mrs. Cornelia N. Gandy died Wednesday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Armstrong,
following a long illness. Funeral service will be held this morning (Friday) at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Gandy was born January
29, 1871, in Madison, daughter of the late George and Martha Overstreet. She was married June 23, 1889, to Mr. W. N. Gandy,
who preceded her in death many years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. A. H. Armstrong, Madison; two sons, Messrs. T. O.
Gandy, of Bristow, OK and Lieut. George B. Gandy, U. S. Navy, at Sea; two grandchildren, Mary Ruth Armstrong, Madison and
Mrs. Wesley Mizell, of Live Oak, and one great granddaughter, Betty Ann Mizell, of Live Oak. Two brothers and three sisters
also survive. They are Messrs. Williams and Walter Overstreet, and Mrs. Mary L. Gaston, of Mulberry; and Mrs. Ben Hinton, of
Miami, and Mrs. Lizzie Burke, of Baltimore, MD.

GANDY, Gussie Gandy
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 29, 1955)
Gussie Gandy, age 77, died Sunday July 24th at the home of her son, Lester Butler (A.K.A. Pot Gandy) after an extended illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors besides her son are her husband, Frank Gandy; one daughter, Mrs.
Lucille Humphrey, both of Madison and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday in New Hopeful Cemetery.

GANDY, Will Gandy
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday June 22, 1905)
Last Friday afternoon Will Gandy met his death from a knife stab in the Hamburg neighborhood. His body was brought to town
Saturday and buried Sunday.
No record was found of the burial

GANEY, Raymond Ganey
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 9 December, 2014)
Raymond Ganey, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2014 in Pensacola, FL. He was born to Frank and Julia Ganey on October
20, 1925. Raymond had 4 sisters and 2 brothers. In 1949 he married the love of his life, Betty Mertens. A devout man of God,
Raymond served as a pastor for several Assembly of God Churches in Northwest Florida in Point Washington, Jasper, Madison
and Monticello. Raymond was a disable veteran serving honorably in the US Army in WWII. Raymond loved the outdoors,
especially camping and fishing, and retired with Betty to live on Cherry Lake. He is survived by his wife Betty, 2 daughters
Kathy Ganey and Cheryl (David) Cope, grandchildren Andrew Cope and Abigail Dugan, sisters Ruth Rhoden and Lillian and his
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