Willie Cleveland Jones, Sr., 74, of Hahira, Ga., passed away Monday August 30, 2010 at Adel Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Valdosta, Ga., he was the son of Walter Thomas and Viola Phillips Jones. He was a lineman for Colquitt EMC and a member of the Quitman Church of God.

He is survived by six children: Della Lann of Mississippi, Lesia Corvin of Madison,Fla., Jerry Martin of Heron, South Dakota, Michael Shea of Heron, South Dakota, Willie (Margie) Jones, Jr. of Hahira, Ga., and Janet Bass of Live Oak; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Maebell Barkley of Greenville and Geneva Brown of Jacksonville; and one brother, Randell Southall of Madison.

Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. in the Quitman Church of God, with Rev. Gwen Jerriel officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Lake Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Kathleen Jean Moore Anderson, age 84, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home in Lee.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Midway Baptist Church, Lee, with burial at Midway Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday from 6 – 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home.

She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 5, 1926 and lived in Lee most of her life.

She was a homemaker and attended Midway Church of God and Midway Baptist Church.

She is survived by four sons, John Anderson (Jackie) of Callahan; Ronald Anderson (Sarah); Richard Anderson (Barbara) and Clenton Anderson, Jr. (Sue), all of Lee; one daughter, Betty Jean Cochran (Allen) of NY; one brother, Charles Moore (Kate) Cherry Lake; one sister, Virginia Kent of Lynn Haven; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clenton Anderson, Sr. and a daughter, Virginia Arlien Anderson.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Unity Baptist Church in Hanson for Bill Thompson. At the request of the family casual dress and no neckties. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee FL 32308 or the Lighthouse Children's Home 1771 Mahan Drive Tallahassee FL 32309.

He was born January 3, 1940, in Miami and was raised in Sanford, where he graduated from Seminole High School in 1957. He was the owner and president of Craven, Thompson and Assoc, Inc. Land Surveyors in Ft Lauderdale. He bought a farm in Madison in 1981 and commuted every week for 10 years back to Ft. Lauderdale until 1991 when he sold his business.

In 1993 he started Thompson and Associates, Land Surveyors in Madison. He also had a tree nursery and raised cattle. He was on the planning and zoning board in Madison, President of Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, State Director for the American Brahman Breeders Association, and a State Officer for FFA. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hanson.

He is survived by his wife, DiAnne Thompson of Madison, three sons, Mark David Thompson of Cocoa, Alan Jordan Thompson and wife, Lisa of Greenville, Colt William Thompson of Tallahassee, one daughter, Billye Kristin Hamrick and husband, Willy of Perry; a brother, William Riley Howard and wife, Betty Anne of Sanford, a sister, Ineita Dingus and husband, Grover of Flagler Beach, and two grandchildren, Emma Sabine Thompson and Olivia Sage Thompson.

Hoyt Kinsey Sheffield, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away in Tallahassee, Florida, August 10, 2010. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Dennis Draper, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 14, at the Lamont Baptist Church, Lamont Special music was provided by James Amend, Ph. D., Frank Purvis, Mike Purvis, Ken Sheffield, and Vicki Sheffield. Interment, with special music performed by Charles Boland, followed at the Olive Baptist Church cemetery in Monticello, Florida.

Mrs. Sheffield was born on March 31, 1918, in Aucilla, to Mitchell Doverd and Anita L. Norris Kinsey. She graduated from Aucilla High School and was a member of the girls' basketball team. On January 16, 1938, she married Luther Russell Sheffield. She resided in Aucilla, Lamont, Madison, and Monticello throughout her life and was the loving mother of seven cherished children.

Mrs. Sheffield was the epitome of a true Southern lady. She was a superb cook and gracious hostess to many. Her homemade biscuits, cornbread, fried chicken, potato salad, pecan and pumpkin pies, and sweet iced tea were legendary. She always had an ever present beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eye. She had a special touch and caring way with children. She had a fondness for animals, appreciated the beauty of nature and loved to fish. Mrs. Sheffield loved to travel and enjoyed many vacations with family and friends at St. George Island and the Great Smokey Mountains. She collected many treasured seashells during her long morning walks on the beach. She was an avid reader, a terrific Wheel of Fortune puzzle solver and took pleasure in watching old movies. Some of her favorites included Gone with the Wind and Dr. Zhivago.

Mrs. Sheffield is survived by her seven children; Russell Sheffield (Irene), Auburndale, Florida; Mitchell Sheffield (Myra), Lamont; Harvey Sheffield (Karen), Tallahassee; Carolyn Sheffield Reams, Lamont; Helen Sheffield Flyte (Hank), Monticello; John Kenneth Sheffield (Vicki), Monticello; and Joyce Musser, Madison; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and many other beloved family members. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, her parents, four brothers, two sisters, and a son-in-law, Laurie H. Reams.

Serving as active pallbearers were her grandsons; Harrison Copeland, William Dull, III, Devin Reams, Hugh Reams, Kirk Reams, Ike Sheffield, John Sheffield, Michael Sheffield, Mitch Sheffield, Ken Sheffield, Scott Sheffield, and Ron Webb.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Ayers Anderson, Chris Anderson, Ike Anderson, Jr., Jim Anderson, Joe Anderson, Wilbur Anderson, Frankie Argenbright, Gerald Bailey, Tom Bailey, Donald Bailey, Don Barfield, Charles Boland, James Boland, Mike Boland, Rodney Boland, Allen Boyd, Hines Boyd, Tim Braswell, Felix Bullard, Greg Campbell, Al Cooksey, Paul Cooksey, Harry Copeland, Jim Copeland, Bill Counts, Glenn Davis, Virgil Davis, Donnie Demott, William Dull, Jr., Bobby Floyd, Frank Floyd, Hank Flyte, Guy Flyte, Ronnie Gray, John Halpin, Jr., Hubert Hightower, James Hightower, Jerry Horne, John Hudson, Sidney Johnson, Felix Johnston, Spanky Jordan, Jerry King, Howard Kinsey, Quinton Kinsey, Warren Kinsey, Wayne Kinsey, Cub Lee, Don Lee, Frank Leverette, Spencer Lewis, Joe Frank Mathis, Mike McCabe, Joey McLeod, Danny Monroe, Curtis Morgan, Brooks Peters, Chuck Peters, Paul Peters, Dennis Poppell, Lymon Poppell, Richard Poppell, George Purvis, Allen Reams, C.J.Reams, Calvin Reams, Harold Reams, Rodney Reams, Arthur Robinson, Moses Robinson, Reuben Shealy, Billy Simmons, Bradley Stewart, Fred Stokely, Jr., Annis Tharpe, J.N. Tuten, Jr., Butler Walker, Steve Walker, Charlie Ward, David Ward, Lavaughn Westberry, Buddy Westbrook, and John Young.

After the funeral service, a delicious meal was provided by the Lamont Baptist Church family and many wonderful memories of Mrs. Sheffield were shared.

Mary Evelyn Parrish, age 78, of Gainesville, passed away on August 15, 2010 after an extended illness. She was born in Lamont, on December 4, 1931 to Kenneth Paul and Gladys Blair Beaty. She was married to Col. C.T. Parrish, USAF, who preceded her in death in 1991.

Mrs. Parrish was a very active member of North Central Baptist Church where she was always willing to serve in any way she could. She loved taking care of the toddlers and young children in Sunday School. When not volunteering at her church, she enjoyed playing canasta with her friends and gardening in her yard.

She was a well-loved mother and is survived by her children: Mike Parrish and his wife, Sharon of Omaha, Nebraska; Beverly Kurts and her husband, Charlie of Gainesville; and John Parrish of Omaha, Nebraska. Her grandchildren are Laura, Kristen, and Jillian of Omaha, Nebraska; and Patrick and Rachel of Gainesville/ Her brothers, Jack Beaty and Kenneth Beaty, also survive her.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. at North Central Baptist Church, 8001 N.W. 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, with the Rev. Calvin Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Cemetery in Madison County. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 823 N.W. 143rd St.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mary Evelyn Parrish's name to North Central Baptist Church, 8001 N.W. 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606.

Mrs. R.O. McRae Whidden, age 84, passed away August 10, 2010 at Madison County Memorial Hospital.

R.O. had one brother, Bill (deceased), and is survived by one sister, Gertrude (Glen).

R.O. married George Whidden on April 2, 1943. They had four children, Georgia (D.W), Louise (Arthur), Jo Ann (Dean) and Michael (deceased). They had five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

"Granny" liked children, and had a great sense of humor.

A special thanks goes out to Madison County Memorial Hospital, and Lake Park of Madison for their patience and kindness, through her sickness.

Family members said, "Our mom will be remembered in our hearts and minds forever. We will miss her happy smile. We love you Mom..."

Katherine Josephine Schreiber, age 87, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home.

Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Dade Memorial Park, Miami, Florida.

She moved to Lee in 1996 coming from Miami where she lived most of her life. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her six children: Dorothy Schreiber of Lee, Kathy Welker of Ft Lauderdale, Frank Schreiber of Hollywood, John Schreiber of Miami, and Josephine Schreiber of Lee; 32 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one sister: Faye Heffer of Ft. Pierce.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Schrieber, Sr. and a son, Thomas Schreiber Jr.

A special thanks to our sister: There are not enough words to thank you for the loving care given to our mother during her time of need, given to her by our sister Dorothy and her children Patty, Michael, Wayne, Dorothy, Tina, James, Thomas, Brian, Jennifer, Alex Chris, and Donna.

Berdie Mae Green James, 96, a retired sales and office clerk in Madison passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, in Woodville, Texas, where she had lived with her daughter since July 2000. Mrs. James was born in Live Oak and lived most of her life in Madison. She worked for Western Auto Store and retired from Copeland Gas Company in Madison in 1976. She was a member of Hillister Baptist Church in Texas and was formerly a member of Faith Baptist Church in Madison.

Survivors include a daughter, Shelby Jean Tinsley (and husband, Bobby) of Woodville, Texas, and a son, Wiley James (and wife, Irma) of Tallahassee; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren; a brother, Shelton Green of Jacksonville; and a sister, May Belle Green Hindman of Middleburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian M. James in 1958 and by a daughter, Mary Ann Curles in 1996.

The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison with burial to follow at Oakridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation, 717 N. Harwood, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201.

Beggs Funeral Home in Madison (850-973-2258) is in charge of arrangements.

Michael John Baeli, 82 years old, died peacefully in his home in Lee on August 22, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at New Testament Christian Center, Madison, with visitation one hour prior to service from 10-11 a.m. at New Testament Christian Center.

Mike was born January 19, 1928 in Paterson, New Jersey to Josephine and John Baeli.

In his early years, Mike enjoyed oil painting, weight lifting, and drawing cartoon strips of family members. In his later years, he loved old movies, opera and drinking coffee with his friends at the Red Onion and McDonalds.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cristine Baeli; two daughters, Linda Gray (Ralph) and Judi Wyche (Benjamin), both of Madison; one sister, Joy Balady (John) of Hawthorne, N.J.; three grandchildren, Trevor Gray (Amanda) of Madison; Lindsay and Jennifer Gray of Lakeland; one niece, Sharon Bakay (Greg) of Convent Station, N.J.; one nephew, Dr. Gary Balady (Rosemary) of Wellesley, Mass.

Katherine Josephine Schreiber, age 87, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her home.

Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Dade Memorial Park, Miami, Florida.

She moved to Lee in 1996 coming from Miami where she lived most of her life. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her six children: Dorothy Schreiber, of Lee, Kathy Welker, of Ft Lauderdale, Frank Schreiber, of Hollywood, John Schreiber of Miami, and Josephine Schreiber of Lee; 32 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one sister, Faye Heffer of Ft. Pierce.

She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Schreiber, Jr.

A special thanks to our sister: There are not enough words to thank you for the loving care given to our mother during her time of need, given to her by our sister Dorothy and her children Patty, Michael, Wayne, Dorothy, Lina, James, Thomas, Brian, Jennifer, Alex, Chris, and Donna.