In Memorial
Obituaries
Susie Mae Palmer Ward
April 23, 1937
–
August 18, 2020
Ms. Susie Mae Palmer Ward, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Palmer, Sr. and Ms. Winnie McFarland, was born April 23, 1937; one of five siblings.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul C.M.E. Church and served in several capacities over the years. She was dedicated to the Senior Choir and served as church treasurer for several years until her health began to fail.
Ms. Ward was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Leroy Ward for twenty-two years. To this union, five children were born.
She retired from Rose’s Department Store in West Point, Georgia as an Operations Manager. Ms. Ward opted for an early retirement, in order to become caregiver for her seasoned relatives so they wouldn’t have to be placed in nursing home facilities. This was the type of love she displayed throughout her life, always placing others before herself. She was kind, considerate, and very thoughtful.
Her earthly journey ended on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Ms. Curlann McFarland, who assisted in rearing her as her own; two brothers: Mr. Robert Palmer, Jr. and Mr. John L. Johnson; two sisters, Mrs. Winnee Reed and Mrs. Rumsy Darden.
She leaves to treasure and honor her memories, six children: Kenneth (Almega) Palmer, Rose (Bruce) Alford, Cassandra (Harold) Jones, Candy (Pastor Anthony) Shealey, Kim (Joseph) Simmons, Josie Daniels, and Wendy Brewer; grandchildren: AJ, Amber, Jada, Ryan, Diamante, Amelia, Dazmon, Tiffany, and Michael; one great-grandchild, Camden; a special adopted family of the late Mr. Gary Rutledge, Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, in Cannonville and the surrounding communities.
SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, August 24, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home
201 Hamilton Street
La Grange, Georgia 30240
Graveside Service
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
11:00 AM
Rufus Cox
March 20, 1947 – May 14, 2017
Mr. Rufus Cox was born March 20, 1947 to the late, Marvin and Irene Cox in LaGrange, Georgia.
He joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Anderson. He was a faithful member of the gospel music group, Wings of Faith, of LaGrange, Georgia.
Rufus graduated from Ethel W. Kight High School, Class of 1966.
In 1998, he married Patricia and their families became blended. He was blessed to gain two sons and took pleasure in rearing them as his own.
He worked for many years at West Point Pepperrell’s Dixie Mill.
Rufus’ hobbies included fishing, hunting, and sports. He loved to fish and hunt and had plenty of stories to tell. He enjoyed traveling to different sporting events supporting his children. He enjoyed anything UGA.
Our beloved Rufus touched all he came in contact with. He left them with a smile and a life lesson. He served as a father to many. And many thought, his heart was of gold!
On Sunday, May 14, 2017; Rufus Cox passed away at his home in LaGrange, Georgia and entered Eternal Rest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jahla Fluellen; sister, Dorothy Hall; and mother-in-law, Thelma Woodyard.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Patricia Cox; two daughters, Tara (Jeffery) Fluellen and Tiffanie (Gary) Flowers; two sons, Trey Foster and Aston Render; two brothers, Grover Cox, Tommy (Rosetta) Cox, Sr.; three sisters, Catherine Johnson, Ethel (Rev. John) Tompkins, and Marian Byrd; brother-in-law, Arnold (Penny) Woodyard; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday at 1:00 at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. B. Orr and Rev. John Tompkins will officate. Burial will follow at Meadoway Gardens Cemetery.
The family will be at their home at 14 Grady Street.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, May 19, 2017
12:45 PM
Friendship Baptist Church
Gabbettville, Georgia 30240
Mary Eunice Maddox
June 11, 1916 – February 16, 2018
Ms. Mary Eunice Maddox was born June 11, 1916 to the late, Andrew Maddox and Effie Hodo Maddox in Harris County, Georgia.
Mary joined Thankful Baptist Church at an early age. She served on the Usher Board faithfully until her health declined. She also served as Mother of Thankful Baptist Church under the aspired leadership of Rev. G. A Black. Mary was the Benevolent Treasurer and distributed Love Offerings to the sick and shut-in.
She was educated in the Troup County Cannonville Community. She was employed in Winter Haven, Florida for twenty-two years in the Dry-Cleaning Industry. Mary moved to LaGrange, Georgia in 1963 where she was employed as a Domestic Homemaker. She was a great baker and her specialty was her “Strawberry Cake”.
Mary was the Matriarch of her family, she enjoyed gardening in her younger years especially roses and other flowers. Her favorite hobby was fishing and was always the person on the fishing trip to land the “Big One”. Mary was a TRUE Atlanta Braves fans, regardless if they won or lost. At the age of ninety-two years old, she got to witness History being made as the first African American President was elected as the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama.
On Friday, February 16, 2018 Mary E. Maddox transition to be with the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Jenny B. Zachary; her brothers and sisters: Hillard Maddox Sr., Lophel Newton, Josephine Ward, Cressie Mae Flanagan, Herman C. Maddox Sr, and Johnny Lee Maddox.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving children, Ruby Mae Davidson and Thomas (Maxine) Maddox both of LaGrange, GA; grandchildren: Willie (Rita) West, Larry (Kim) West of LaGrange, GA; Alton West, Newnan, GA; Greg (Pamela) West, Montgomery, AL; Tara Davidson, Carolyn Riggins both of LaGrange, GA; Dexter Leslie, Broderick Davidson, Nicholas Travis Maddox, Bonita Coa’Ticka Maddox, Clinton James Maddox, Eric Simar Maddox, Walter Leroy Maddox, Latauris Quintez Maddox, and Devonte Jamal Maddox all of LaGrange, GA; twenty-six great grandchildren, sixteen great-great grandchildren, oldest cousin, Elisabeth Maddox Bostic; devoted niece, Kathleen Lucas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family that she loved dearly.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday at 11:00 at Thankful Baptist Church. Rev. John D. Tompkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made Thankful Baptist Church in Honor of Mother Mary Eunice Maddox.
The family will be at their home at 510 Jefferson Street.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 24, 2018
11:00 AM
Thankful Baptist Church
998 Cannonville Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
Larry Darnell Ward
September 21, 1957 – July 05, 2018
Larry Darnell Ward was born September 21, 1957 to the late Evelyn Sue All Ward and Leon Ware; and reared by Ernest Ward.
He attended school in Troup County, Georgia and was previously employed by Milliken and Company’s Hillside Plant.
On Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the age of sixty; Larry passed away in Reidsville, Georgia.
Larry leaves behind a daughter, Lanita Ward; two grandchildren, O’lani A. Williams and Elijah J. Thomas; sisters and brothers, Barbara (Gary) Boddie, Ernest (Jennifer) Ward, Ricky Ward, Eric (Shirley) Ward, Kevin (Aniya) Ward, and Keisiva Ward; and a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend Mary Magee.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Church of the King, Murphy Avenue. Pastor Chalton Askew will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadoway Gardens Cemetery.
The family will be at the home of his brother, Ernest Ward at 707 Glass Bridge Road.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Thursday, July 12, 2018
3:00 PM
Church of the King
911 Murphy Avenue
LaGrange, GA 30240