Callaway Funeral Home & Georgia's Lake Country Crematory Obituaries

Introduction to Callaway Funeral Home & Georgia's Lake Country Crematory

Located in the heart of Union Point, Georgia, Callaway Funeral Home & Georgia's Lake Country Crematory is a trusted and compassionate funeral home that has been serving families in the community for years. With a commitment to providing personalized and dignified funeral services, Callaway Funeral Home has established itself as a leader in the industry. In this article, we will delve into the history, services, and amenities offered by Callaway Funeral Home, as well as what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

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Callaway Funeral Home has a rich history that dates back to [insert year]. Founded by [founder's name], the funeral home was established with the goal of providing families with a safe and comforting environment to say goodbye to their loved ones. Over the years, the funeral home has undergone changes and expansions, but its core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence have remained unchanged. Today, Callaway Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated business that continues to serve the community with pride.

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William Alvin Rhodes - September 16, 1948 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: William Alvin Rhodes, Sr., age 73, of Crawfordville, GA, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at  Augusta University Medical Center.  A native of Crawfordville, he was born on September 16, 1948 the son of the late Thomas Hinman Rhodes, Sr. and Essie Harrison Rhodes. He attended Alexander Stephens Institute in Crawfordville, GA and also went to school in Warrenton, GA.  On June 30, 1974 he married the former Connie Lynn Anderson.  He worked as a mechanic alongside his brother Herman at Rhodes Auto Parts in Crawfordville and retired in 2000.  Alvin was a member of Margarets Grove Baptist Church in Crawfordville, GA.   In addition to his wife of forty-seven years, Connie Rhodes of Crawfordville, Alvin is survived by a daughter, Susan Allison Rhodes of Norwood, GA; a son William Alvin Rhodes, Jr. of Crawfordville, GA; brothers, Herbert C. Rhodes, Sr. (Dorothy) and J. C. Rhodes, Sr. both of Crawfordville; sisters-in-law, Ruth Rhodes and Roberta Rhodes; and a number of nieces, nephews and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Rhodes, Jr., Herman Rhodes, Sr. and Hazel Rhodes Curtis.   Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Margarets Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1791 Margarets Grove Road, Crawfordville, GA 30631 with Rev. Dennis Garner officiating.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 (706) 486-4138, is in charge of  arrangements. Visit us at www.callawayfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Elise Opal Patterson - April 10, 1935 - October 26, 2021

Departed: 10/26/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Elise Opal Wilson Patterson of Union Point, GA passed away at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, GA on October 26, 2021 at the age of 86.  She was born April 10, 1935 in Woodville, GA to the late Emmett William Wilson and Elsie Opal Durham Wilson.  Mrs. Patterson graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Home Economics Education, Masters of Science in nutrition and dietetics and a PhD in Adult Education.  Having taught at MCG School of Nursing and Georgia College, Mrs. Patterson was later Director of Fulton County School Food Services, retiring in 1997.  Upon her retirement, Mrs. Patterson ran a successful catering business and was an avid reader.

Elise was an active member of the Union Point Garden Club, Pilot Club of Greene County, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Daughters of the American Revolution.  She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Union Point, GA.

Survivors include her children, Marcia Carson Stewart (Jeffery), Bryan Carson (Chris) and William “Bill” Carson (Kathy); sister, Sherley Selman (Charles); grandchildren, Kelby Bryan Carson and Christina Celeste Carson; a number of step-grandchildren and numerous friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 Veazey Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Marc Lhowe officiating.  Interment will follow in Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, 1560 Bethesda Church Road, Union Point, GA 30669.  Any memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Patricia Clarie Haynes - August 16, 1935 - October 25, 2021

Departed: 10/25/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Patricia “Patsy” Drane Haynes, 86 of Alabaster, AL passed away Monday, October 25, 2021.  She was born in Washington, GA to the late Augus Bailey Drane and Clarie Frances Autry Drane.  She grew up in Union Point with her best friends Gloria Ogletree and Faye Rowland.  She graduated in the class of 1953 from Union Point High School. She then attended George C. Wallace Jr. College, where she received numerous awards and recognitions and was on the Dean’s List.  On December 26, 1953, she married Robin T. “Bud” Haynes in McCormick, SC.  She worked for Health Education & Welfare as a purchasing agent and was an Assistant Supervisor at the US Army Induction Station.  She had lived in Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL before  moving to Alabaster, AL.  She was an avid reader, loved to cook and garden. She also loved to serve in her community. One of her favorite trips was when she toured America and Canada in a Winnebago.   Survivors include her husband,  Robin T. “Bud” Haynes;  children; Mara (Rick) Tomlinson, Brian Haynes, Pam Hamer, Scott (Joelle) Haynes, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in law Allen Hamer, and the following family members; Sarah Moody, William Allen “Cooper” Drane, Aubrey Holcomb Riley, Martha Kimbell, Peggy Drane Poole, Angus Henry Drane and Robert Hart Drane.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Callaway Funeral Home, 208 North Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with the Rev. Tony Byrd  officiating.  Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m.  until time for the service at the funeral home.  Serving as pallbearers are Mike Edmondson, Chris Edmondson, Casey Elrod and Paul Young.  Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Hooper, Dale Edmondson, Paul Young, Jeff Taylor and Tracy Poole. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen  Breast Cancer,  13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.    Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Deborah "Debbie" Hall - August 01, 1954 - April 20, 2021

Departed: 04/20/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Deborah D. Hall died Tuesday April 20th at her residence in Union Point, Georgia at the age of 66.  Debbie retired from The Department of Agriculture in 2017 as a meat inspector.  She had also worked years before helping her dad and mom operate the Greshamville Mall, where on quite a few occasions, she and her dad would slip off to the lake where they both loved to fish.  After retirement, she helped her boyfriend, Perry Pittman, process deer at his facility in Sharon, Georgia during deer season.  Debbie loved to work in her yard and kept it immaculate until her health would no longer allow.  She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino (but tell no-one).

She was preceded in death by her dad Billy Morris, mother Doris Finch, step-mother who raised her as her own from 3 years old Rachel Lankford Morris, husband Leroy Dover, and daughter Wendy Elaine Harris.

She is survived by her boyfriend Perry Pittman of Sharon, Georgia and brother Bobby Morris (Brenda) of Madison, Ga, Aunt Pam Lucey of Atlanta, Georgia, nephew Robert Morris and his child Sheadon Andrews-Morris, and niece Bobbi Jean Singleton with her children Wyatt, Jackson, Huck and Sarah Singleton.

A special thanks to Ozella Strozier, Geraldine Lamar, and Perry Pittman for helping Debbie at home and the numerous trips for treatments over the past years.

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Bennie Lee Lankford - February 05, 1945 - April 15, 2021

Departed: 04/15/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Bennie Lee Lankford, age 76, of Union Point, Georgia, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence. Born February 5, 1945 he was the son of the late George Lee Lankford and Clarice Turner Lankford. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp serving in Vietnam.  The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Nancy Lowry - May 26, 1947 - March 04, 2021

Departed: 03/04/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Nancy Dover Lowry of Union Point, GA passed away on March 4, 2021 at her residence at the age of 73.  She was born in Maxeys, GA on May 26, 1947 to the late Vernon Bishop Dover and Winnie Pearle Marcus Dover.  At the age of six her family moved to Union Point where she attended school and graduated from Union Point High School.  She was the owner of Burger Ranch in Union Point and later the manager of Hardee’s in Greensboro for thirteen years.  Over the years she worked for Style Rite, Channell’s, Bilo, Ingles and Stewart Finance.  Nancy served on the Union Point City Council for four years, was a Cub Scout leader and also served her community through Atlas Ministries. She was one of the first EMT’s when it started in the late seventies.  Nancy was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church in Union Point, but more recently was attending New Life Baptist Church in Washington.  Nancy shared her talent of singing at many churches and funerals.  She also sang at Durhamtown and Greene Point Health & Rehab on Sundays.  She loved her family and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her husband Ray Lowry of Union Point, GA; sons, Matthew Smith (Lisa) of Crawfordville, GA, Bob Watkins and Marco Lashley; daughter, Laurie S. Harris (Jimmy) of Greensboro, GA; grandchildren, Ashley Cason (Jimbo), Cody Leach (Lainey), Dustin Harris (Jasmine), Taylor Harris, Erica Yearwood, Brandon Smith, Melissa Vogt (Wade Dixon), Justin Smith (Julia); nine great grandchildren; brothers Terry Dover and wife Martha of Auburn, GA and Dennis Dover and wife Lynn of Union Point, GA; In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband Larry D. Smith; sister, Mildred Sanders; and a brother, Leroy Dover.

Graveside Services will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, 1560 Bethesda Church Road, Union Point, GA 30669 at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 with Rev. Bruce Lovin and Rev. Arthur Key officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Any memorials may be made to Gideons International, in memory of Nancy Dover Lowry,  c/o Ray Alton, 123 West Sheraton Drive, Washington, GA 30673.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Shirley Anderson - February 04, 1939 - January 30, 2021

Departed: 01/30/2021 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Shirley Wilson Anderson, of Union Point, GA died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA.  She was 81.  Born February 4, 1939 in Union Point, she was one of six children of the late Dank and Elzie Hensley Wilson.  She was raised in the Macedonia Community and  graduated from Greensboro High School in 1956.  She went on to graduate from University of Georgia in 1961 earning a Bachelor’s degree in education.  On December 24, 1957, she married Marvin Howard Anderson, Sr. of Union Point, GA.  Over the years she taught school in Greene, Morgan, Oglethorpe, Wilkes and Hancock Counties retiring January 1, 1995.  Shirley was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church of Union Point, GA.  Being outside walking, gardening and playing with her animals were some of her favorite activities.  She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed canning.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Anderson of Union Point, GA; her son, Marvin “Bubba” Anderson, Jr. of Union Point, GA and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.  In addition to her husband, Marvin Anderson, Sr., she was preceded in death by her siblings: Erie Brinkley, Imogene Nichols, George Wilson, Ernest Wilson and Myrtie Rea Taylor.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00 P. M. at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, 1560 Bethesda Church Road, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Farrett Boswell officiating.  Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Bear, Jimmy Thornton, Darryl Kitchens, Gerald Silvey, Kenny Howard, Michael Carter and Michael Wilson.  Honorary pallbearers will be John Bear, Hollis Yearwood, Donald Silvey and Steve Poling.  The family requests that memorials be made to Oconee Regional Humane Society, 1020 Park Avenue Suite 101, Greensboro, GA 30642 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY  10163.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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J. T. Meadows - September 29, 1933 - October 22, 2020

Departed: 10/22/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: J. T. Meadows, age 87, of Union Point, Georgia, died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, GA. Born September 29, 1933 in Winterville, GA he was one of eleven children born to the late Enoch Elijah Cicero Meadows and Annie Mae McIntire Meadows. When he was younger he worked in Eatonton at the Cotton Warehouse and later worked at Chipman Union in Union Point.  After retirement he enjoyed watching tv and gardening.

J. T. is survived by two daughters, Irene Elaine Williams (William) of Mitchell, GA and Martha Arlene Hartzell (Robert) of Eatonton, GA; son, Barry J. Meadows of Union Point, GA; two brothers, Hoyt Meadows of Eagle Lake, FL, and R. B. Meadows of Monroe, GA; four grandchildren, Jonathan Meadows, Bobby Joe and Stephanie Marie Mize and Victor Louis Alvarado; two great grandchildren, Constantine and Phoenix Alvarado; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Durham Meadows; seven brothers, Wayman Meadows, Willie Meadows, Harold Meadows, Mack Meadows, Frank Meadows, Carl Meadows and Otis Meadows; and a sister, Viola Epps.

Graveside Services will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Marc Lhowe officiating. Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Tammy Marie Johnson - January 02, 1971 - August 16, 2020

Departed: 08/16/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Tammy Marie Alexander Johnson of Union Point, GA wife of Chris and mother of Loren, Elodie and Mitchell, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 16, 2020 at the age of 49.  Tammy was born in Sparta, GA to the late John Loren and Glenda June Wiggins Alexander. She attended Hiwassee College in Tennessee and married Christopher George Johnson on February 17, 2001.  Tammy worked with ResCare, Inc  in Eatonton, GA with home healthcare. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union Point where Chris was the associate pastor and together they served as the youth and children’s pastor.  Tammy loved working with the elderly and with animals.

She is also survived by her sister, Rhonda Alexander; brother James “Jimmy” Alexander; nieces and nephews and many children that she adopted.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020  at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Union Point, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Marc Lhowe, Rev. Jimmy Long and Rev. Marion Clark officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Lhowe, Aaron Peters, Zach Hagan, Noah Ward, Logan Scott, Andrew Marshall, Dre Chapman and Quan Benford.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at First Baptist Church of Union Point beginning at 10:00 AM.  An expense fund has been set up in the name of THE FAMILY OF TAMMY JOHNSON at BankSouth at the Greensboro office, 200 N. East Street 30642.  Thank you for your help. Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Chester Larry Dickens - October 15, 1936 - August 12, 2020

Departed: 08/12/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Chester Larry Dickens of Union Point, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Greene Point Health Care & Rehabilitation in Union Point, GA at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Greene County he was born October 15, 1936 in Union Point to the late Chester and Fannie Mae Dickens and attended school in Union Point. He began his working career with JEBCO in Warrenton, GA and was later employed with Chipman Union retiring in 2001. Sitting on the porch, listening to gospel music, riding around, wrestling and visiting with friends and family were his favorite past times.  He attended Bethesda Baptist Church in Union Point.   He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Janice and Ricky Dingler of Union Point, GA; grandchildren, Brandi Dingler Morgan (Mac) of Statham,  GA and Christopher Dingler (Daina) of Union Point, GA; his great grand children, Jackson and Maddie Dingler of Union Point, GA and Kate and Kessler Morgan of Statham, GA.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lunceford Dickens and his brothers, Perry Dickens and Darryl Dickens.   Graveside Services will be held, Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating. Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Cecil Phillip Brown, Sr. - August 29, 1933 - August 10, 2020

Departed: 08/10/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Cecil Phillip Brown, Sr. of Union Point, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, GA at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of Greene County he was born August 29, 1933 to the late Marion and Susie Smith Brown. On May 17, 1972 Cecil married the former Frances Kay Ellison of Union Point. He began his working career with Alvin Reese of Union Point as a mechanic and later became a mechanic for Greene County retiring twenty years ago. Working in the yard and repair work were his favorite past times, but most of all he enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of forty-eight years, Frances Kay Brown of Union Point, GA, he is survived by his daughter and her husband, Renea and Jeremy Thrash of Buckhead, GA and their children Jonathan Thrash and Rachel Thrash; and his siblings, Martha Brown, Betty Jean Brown, Linda Brown, Thomas Brown and Albert Brown all of Union Point, GA. He was preceded in death by a son, Cecil Phillip Brown, Jr. and his brothers, Bill Howard Brown, Carlton Brown and Mercer Brown.

Graveside Services will be held, Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Wisteria Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Callaway Funeral Home. Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Joel Lane Steele - May 14, 1931 - April 24, 2020

Departed: 04/24/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Joel Lane Steele of the Bairdstown Community in Greene County passed away on April 24, 2020 at his residence with his family at the age of 88.  A lifelong resident of Bairdstown Joel was born on May 14, 1931 one of eight children of the late Coile Hampton Steele, Sr. and Blanche Florence Burkhalter Steele.  He attended school in Woodville and Union Point and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  As a carpenter he worked with Bobby Barnhart, G. L. Culver and retired after working with Robert Simpson.  He was a member of the Bairds Baptist Church. He spent much of his spare time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed hunting arrowheads and old bottles with his brother Pope.

He was preceded in death by his son, Don Lane Steele; his siblings, Geneva Myrtis Huff, Blanche Louise Rhyne, Pope Steele, Leroy Steele, Robert Steele and Coile Steele. He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Taylor of the Bairdstown Community; son, Tracy Steele and his wife Leanne of the Bairdstown Community; sister, Shirley Steele of Union Point, GA; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services will be held Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Bairds Baptist Church Cemetery, 42 Bairdstown Loop, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Danny Holdredge officiating. The family will hold a private visitation at Callaway Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Booth, Gill Wray, Tim Wray, Will Wray, T. J. Wray and Jeff Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Beard, Johnny Kell, Michael Kell and Eddie Sloan. The family requests that any memorials be made to Bairds Baptist Church, c/o of Lynn Taylor, 1031 Community Drive, Union Point, GA 30669 or the Parkinson’s Foundation, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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David McBride Hawley II - March 26, 1946 - March 06, 2020

Departed: 03/06/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: David McBride Hawley II of Conyers, GA died Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Washington, GA on March 26, 1946 he was the son of Jean Davis Hawley of Union Point, GA and the late Cecil Franklin Hawley.  In 1964 he graduated from Patterson High School and in 1972 from Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA with a degree in Business Administration.  On December 27, 1969 he married the former Teena Rae Dickey.  While Working for the FBI in DC, he was drafted during the Vietnam era and proudly served in the United States Army and was at one time stationed in the DMZ in Korea. David started his career in Pipe, Valves, and Fittings at Hub, Inc.  In 1993 he founded Atlanta Windustrial Co. as owner/president until he retired in 2008.  David was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Conyers and also an ordained minister. He was a member of NAWCC and Woodmen of the World.  He enjoyed working on and collecting watches.  When he was younger he loved to ride bicycles and participated in BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) for several years.

In addition to his mother, Jean Hawley of Union Point, GA, he is survived by his wife of  fifty years, Teena Rae Dickey Hawley of Conyers, GA; sons, Davis Matthew Hawley (Sherry) of Athens, GA and Joshua Christian Hawley (Stephanie) of Loganville, GA; grandchildren, Joel Teeple “favorite employed grandson”, Tenley Bleu Hawley “favorite granddaughter” and Jacob Chay Hawley “favorite unemployed grandson”; sisters, Peggy Cecilia Latham (Steve) of Lilburn, GA and Marianne Hawley Freeman (Randy) of Locust Grove, GA; brother, Paul Martin Hawley (Karen) of Woodstock, GA; other relatives and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his father Cecil Franklin Hawley in 2019.

A Graveside Service and Celebration of His Life with military honors will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Karen Williamson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669. Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Goss, Ryan Freeman, Randy Freeman, Adam Hawley, Steven Latham and Chan Dickey.  The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 103 W. Madison Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024 or The Gary Sinise Foundation.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes St., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Ronnie Lee Finch - February 20, 1948 - February 07, 2020

Departed: 02/07/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Ronnie Lee Finch, Sr. of Union Point, died at his home on February 7, 2020 at the age of 71.  He was born February 20, 1948 in Greensboro, Georgia to the late Lillie Jennings Finch and the late Glenn Boswell Finch.  He graduated from Greene County High School in 1967.  He served four years in the United States Air Force 1967-1971.

His survivors are his wife of 51 years, Judith Byrd Finch and his children, Amy (Joey) Laux of Union Point, GA, Jenny Ward of Union Point, GA, Lee (Jessica) Finch of Carrollton, GA; seven grandchildren, Cammie and Kenzie Laux, Allie Laux (Bradley) Benkoski , Jacob and Noah Ward, Jordan Finch (Danny) Sines, and Will Finch; six great grandchildren, Aiden, Brody, Addison, and Aubree Benkoski, Abby and Tripp Sines. He is also survived by his sister, Connie (Jim) Tatman of Marietta, GA.

Ronnie loved working with his hands making wooden items and jewelry.  His passion was his family and he loved doing things with them and for them.

He was a member of First Baptist Church Union Point and served as a Youth Sunday School Teacher and deacon for over twenty years.  He was City Superintendent for Union Point for twenty years and later had his own business selling utility supplies to cities in Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean King and Evelyn Dunn and brothers, Glenn Finch and Johnny Finch.

The family will receive family and friends at Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street,  Union Point, GA 30669 Sunday February 9, from 6-8.  The service will be Monday February 10 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Paul Jackson and Rev. Alec Ward officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Serving as pallbearers are Ed Roland, John Roland, Dean Roland, Jacob Ward, Noah Ward, Will Finch, Danny Sines, Bradley Benkoski and Sandar VanLaan. Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, www.diabetes.org or the First Baptist Church, c/o Gail Lindsey, 1700 Highway 77 N, Union Point, GA 30669.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Randy Irvin Swann - January 23, 1956 - February 03, 2020

Departed: 02/03/2020 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Randy Irvin Swann, age 64, of Crawfordville, GA passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.  Born January 23, 1956 in Washington, GA, he was the son of the late Charles Irvin Swann and Flora Grimes Swann.  Randy attended Alexander Stephens Institute and Crawfordville Baptist School and graduated from Briarwood in 1972.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  On January 7, 1982 he married the former Vicki Lynn Nunn.  For twenty-seven years he was a security guard for the Savannah River Site. He also served in law enforcement as a deputy for thirty years in the Sheriff’s office in Crawfordville, GA.  Randy spent many hours on his beloved farm working and hunting.

In addition to his wife Vicki Lynn Nunn Swann of Crawfordville, GA, he is survived by his daughter, Cara George (Carl) of Pensacola, FL; son Randal Justin Swann (Rebecca) of Columbia, SC; two grandchildren, Gracelynn George and Jemma George; sister Ann Clemmons of Grovetown, GA; as well as a host of friends.

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James Harold Finch - March 09, 1921 - December 03, 2019

Departed: 12/03/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: James Harold Finch, a lifelong resident of Union Point, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  He was 98.  Born in Union Point, Georgia on March 9, 1921, he was one of eight children born to the late Marshal Alexander Finch and Anna Moore Finch six of whom predeceased him.  Harold graduated from Union Point High School in 1938.  He married the former Mary Elizabeth Griffeth on November 5, 1944.  Mr. Finch was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Union Point to resume his employment with Chipman Union Manufacturing.  He retired in 1993 as Superintendent of the Finishing Department following a 53 year career.  He was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Union Point where he participated in all church activities and served as a deacon, teacher and Director of the Adult Sunday School Department.

Mr. Finch is survived by his wife of seventy-five years, Mary E. (Griffeth) Finch of Union Point, GA, formerly of Colbert, Georgia. Also surviving are children, James Darrell Finch (M.G.) of Dawsonville, GA and June Elaine (Finch) Windate (George) of Athens, GA; and a brother, Aubrey Finch of Lexington, GA. Surviving grandchildren are Tara DeLaigle (Steve), James Mitchell Finch and John Marshall (Jack) Finch; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Marshal Finch, Gordon Finch, Imogene Winn, Earl Finch, Roy Finch, and Virginia Pruitt.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Union Point First Baptist Church, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA  30669 with Rev. Alec Ward and Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating.  Graveside services will follow with military honors in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Serving as pallbearers are Mitchell Finch, Jack Finch, Steve DeLaigle, Lanier Rhodes, Jim Scott and Tommy Swann.  The family requests that any memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, c/o Gail Lindsey, 1700 Highway 77 N, Union Point, GA 30669.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Patricia Flynt - November 03, 1928 - October 25, 2019

Departed: 10/25/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Patricia McCollough “Pat” Flynt of Union Point, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. She was born on November 3, 1928 in Woodbine, Georgia to the late Thomas Jackson McCollough, Sr. and Hilda Wright McCollough. She graduated from Woodbine High School and from Georgia College in Milledgeville with a Master’s degree. Afterward she taught school in Union Point and in Greensboro retiring in 1990.  She had a tremendous influence on the lives of many young people in Greene County.

On August 26, 1950 she married Reuben Henry Flynt who preceded her in death in December of 1975.  She was a long and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Union Point where she held numerous positions.  She was President of the United Methodist Women, Sunday School teacher since 1950, and choir director for twenty-five years.  She also held the office of District leader of United Methodist Women and Lay person for United Methodist Church conference along with being a volunteer at the conference.  She made flood buckets for UMCOR for hurricane and flood victims all over the United States.

Pat volunteered in many civic organizations. Among them being a Pink Lady at Boswell and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro and helped with Meals on Wheels, the Thrift Store and the Greene County Food Program.  She served as an EMT and was a member of the Happy Hearts Club.

She is survived by her son Thomas H Flynt (Edith) and her daughter Clarice Flynt Thompson; her brother Thomas Jackson McCollough, Jr; her sister Eugenia Laurence; grandchildren: Marie Harder, Benji Drane, Chris Drane (Millie), Cindi Thompson, and Eileen Duffie (Lee); great grandchildren: Britany, Tiffany, Adriana, Ashton, Josh, and Noah; great great grand children: Jacob, Allison, Analia, and Lee; other relatives and many friends.  In addition to her husband Reuben Flynt, she was preceded in death by her sister Miriam Shelnutt and son-in-law Jim Thompson.

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Reuben Mason Worthen - December 02, 1943 - October 05, 2019

Departed: 10/05/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Reuben Mason Worthen of Union Point, GA, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Greene Point Health Care & Rehabilitation.  He was 75.  A lifelong resident of Union Point, he was born on December 2, 1943 to the late Scenie Davis Worthen and Clotyle Moss Worthen.  He graduated from Union Point High School.  After high school he began his working career as a forester with ITT Rayonier which later became Rayonier and he retired in 1996.  He married the former Pat Farmer of Oglethorpe County on July 18, 1962.  He was a faithful member of Bethesda Baptist Church of Union Point, where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, held numerous other positions and participated in all activities of the church. Reuben was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Reuben will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Pat Worthen of Union Point, GA; his children, Kenny Worthen of Union Point, GA, Ray Worthen (Latamy) of Union Point, GA, Steve Worthen (Melba) of Clovis, N M and Bob Worthen (Sirisa) of Union Point, GA. Reuben will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren, Morgande Harris (Glen), Justin Worthen, Megan Burton (Austin), Emily Davis, Mason Worthen, Makayla Worthen and Thor Worthen; ten great grandchildren; his sister Ann Hunt; and by his great granddaughter, Lydia Rosecrans whom he raised. Reuben was predeceased by his brothers, Howell Worthen and Malcom Worthen.

Memorial Services will be held, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethesda Baptist Church, 1560 Bethesda Church Road, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Bruce Lovin and Rev. Lem Clark officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at the church.  The family requests that any memorials be made to Bethesda Baptist Church, P. O. Box 302, Union Point, GA 30669.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Thelma Rebecca Neal - September 07, 1928 - September 25, 2019

Departed: 09/25/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Thelma Rebecca Nunn Neal, age 91, of Covington, GA, previously of Crawfordville, GA died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Benton House of Covington. She was born September 7, 1928 in Crawfordville, GA. She was one of two girls born to the late Jesse R. Nunn, Jr. and Annie Stewart Nunn. Her mother passed away when she was three months old so she was raised by her stepmother, Verna Mae Nunn. She graduated from Alexander Stephens Institute in Crawfordville and married Billy Franklin Neal on December 4, 1948. Thelma worked as a seamstress for Royal Manufacturing and also a clerk for Ellingtons. She was a member of Margarets Grove Baptist Church in Crawfordville.  She was well known for her homemade cakes and also made beautiful quilts.   In addition to her mother and father, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Neal; her step-mother, Verna Mae Nunn; and sister Doris Reese. She is survived by a daughter Ellen Kinnon (Larry) of Social Circle, GA; a son, Thomas Ray Neal (Brenda) of Jackson, GA; 4 grandchildren, Larry Kinnon, Jr (Jennifer), Brandy Staton (Eric), Melissa Kinnon and Brittany Anderson (Jeff); 9 great grandchildren, Caylee Kinnon, Trinity Cofer (Adam), Zachary Kinnon, Hunter Staton, Hannah Staton, Eli Staton, Olivia Anderson, Evan Anderson and Caroline Rebecca Anderson; and many other relatives and friends.   Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Margarets Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1791 Margarets Grove Road, Crawfordville, GA 30631 with Lamar Nix officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Callaway Funeral Home in Union Point, GA. The family requests that any memorials be made to Margarets Grove Baptist Church, c/o Ellen Fennell, 2232 Jordan Place Road SW, Crawfordville, GA 30631. Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Glenn Edward Taylor - August 24, 1948 - August 18, 2019

Departed: 08/18/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Glenn Edward Taylor    Glenn Edward Taylor of Greensboro, GA, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was 70.  A lifelong resident of Greene County, he was born on August 24, 1948 in Washington, GA to the late Simeon Edward Taylor and Etta Louise Pilcher Taylor.  He graduated from Greene County High School in 1966.  On June 6, 1975 he married the former Carleen Wood.  For many years he was in the logging business.  Later he was co-manager of HB & Sons Salvage in Greensboro, GA. Glenn was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church of Union Point.  He was an avid fisherman and loved being with his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-four years, Carleen Taylor of Greensboro, GA; daughter, Tonya Chambliss and husband Charles of Greensboro, GA; granddaughter, Jesslyn Chambliss; and numerous friends.    Funeral Services will be held, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Baptist Church, 1560 Bethesda Church Road, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service at Bethesda Baptist Church.  Serving as pallbearers are Tommy Swann, Joey Griffith, Josh Farmer, Doug Higdon, Tony Fowler, and Ronald Swann.  Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Cronic, Bobby Brooks,  Ed Ogletree, Jimmy Farmer, John Osborne, Franklin Combs, Jerry Lunceford, Wayne Jackson and Jimmy Walker.  The family requests that any memorials be made to Bethesda Baptist Church, P. O. Box 302, Union Point, GA 30669.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Emma Dean Holcomb - April 12, 1941 - June 18, 2019

Departed: 06/18/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Emma Dean Davis Holcomb   Emma Dean Davis Holcomb of Union Point, GA died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA.  She was 78.  Living most of her life in Union Point, GA, she was born on April 12, 1941 to the late Thomas Edward Davis and Mary Ludie Smith Davis.  Emma Dean graduated from Union Point High School.  On December 23, 1960 she married Julian Holcomb from Lincolnton, GA.  After living in Atlanta for 10 years they returned to Union Point in 1971.  She worked for Citizens Union Bank which later became BankSouth as Assistant Vice President retiring in 1993.  Emma Dean enjoyed gambling at Cherokee and was an excellent cook, especially biscuits.  She attended Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church.   Survivors include her two sons, Danny Holcomb of Greensboro, GA and Randy Holcomb (Shanna) of Milledgeville, GA; brother, Thomas Davis, Jr. (Lynda) of Union Point, GA; sister, Pansy Andrews (George) of Greensboro, GA; grandchildren, Rusty Holcomb, Brandi Holcomb Clements (Daniel), and Ava Holcomb; and great grandchildren, Colton Clements, Landon Clements, Logan Clements, and Aubree Clements.     Memorial Services will be held Friday, June 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Callaway Funeral Home Chapel, 208 North Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Tim Tabler officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday at Callaway Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Mary Elise Culbreath - January 05, 1923 - May 30, 2019

Departed: 05/30/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Mary Elise Reese Culbreath, of Union Point, Georgia, died, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 5, 1923 in Norwood, GA to the late Jesse Otis “J.O.” Reese and Theola Duckworth Reese. Mary graduated from Warren County High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in education from Women’s College of Georgia in Milledgeville, Georgia.  She worked for the Greene County Board of Education and taught English at Union Point High School and Greene County High School for over 40 years.  She was also the librarian during that time.  Mary was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Union Point serving in various capacities and playing both the piano and organ for many years.  Fellowshipping and eating with family gave her much enjoyment.  She also enjoyed fishing and traveling with her husband John and loved to tend to her flower gardens, especially her roses.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Hiram Culbreath in February of 2011; and all of her siblings, Harvey Reese, Earl Reese, G. T. Reese, Pilcher Reese and Leon “Cotton” Reese, Reba Reese, Thelma Langham, Bertha Cheely, Kitty Newsome and Polly Woodruff.  She is survived by a number of beloved nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 1 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. Alec Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669. Serving as pallbearers are Harry Culbreath, John Culbreath, Rabon Culbreath, Ben Mooney, Travis Reese, and Donald Reese. Don Reese, Jesse Reese, Terry Reese, Bunyan Langham and Rick Newsome will serve as honorary pallbearers.  The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service. The family requests that any memorials be made to The First Baptist Church in Union Point or the charity of your choice.

For the last 8 years, she was provided around the clock care by 4 wonderful ladies, Ann Jones, Edna Yearwood, Paula Jones Wynn and LaSalle Farley.  During that time, all of them developed a very close friendship with her and were considered to be far more than just her caregivers.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.callawayfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Grace Murphy - May 06, 1944 - May 28, 2019

Departed: 05/28/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Grace Reynolds Murphy of Union Point, Georgia died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia. She was 75.  Grace was born in Dowelltown, Tennessee on May 6, 1944, the daughter of Ruby Nell Gibbs Reynolds and the late John Martin Reynolds. For the last 48 years Grace lived in Union Point, Georgia. She worked for Hometown Manufacturing as a seamstress and NIBCO as a packer.  She enjoyed dancing and fishing.

Survivors in addition to her mother, Ruby Nell Reynolds of Tennessee, include her sisters, Helen (Mark) Blanchard and Bernice Hendrixson both of Tennessee; brother, William (Willie Jo) Reynolds also of Tennessee; daughters, Donna (Kenny) McNeal of Pineville, Louisiana and Sabrina (Ellis) Rucker of Winder, Georgia; grandchildren, Kenneth Dobson, Christopher Dobson, Whitney Dobson, Joshua Rucker, and Jacob Rucker; 9 great grandchildren; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Reynolds; brother, Johnny Reynolds; daughter, Annette Kilgore; and son, Ronnie Murphy.

Her family will receive visitors on May 30, 2019 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at 202 Wotton Ave., Union Point, GA  30669.  A Celebration of her Life will be held at Gum Springs Baptist Church, 1264 Gum Springs Church Road, Jefferson, GA  30549 on May 31, 2019 at 10:00am with Rev. Ellis Rucker officiating.  All flowers can be received at her home.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Cecil Franklin Hawley - March 14, 1925 - May 15, 2019

Departed: 05/15/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Cecil Franklin Hawley, age 94, of Union Point, GA died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.  Born in White Plains, GA on March 14, 1925 he was the son of the late David McBride Hawley and Nancy Viola Adams Hawley.  He graduated from Union Point High School in the class of 1943 and attended Reinhardt University for one year.  He also attended Georgia Southern for his undergraduate degree and received his Masters degree from Peabody College which is now Vanderbilt.  On October 21, 1944 he married the former Jean Davis and at the time of his death they had celebrated 74 years of marriage. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the  Air Corps of the United States Army. While stationed in Germany and serving as a gunner on a B-17 he was reported missing. During his working career he was principal for Rockdale County, Habersham County and Pierce County and retired in 1987 as assistant principal in Clayton County.  He was a lifetime member of the Georgia Parent Teacher Association.  In 1991 they returned to his hometown of Union Point.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Union Point, GA. He loved his family dearly and in his spare time enjoyed buying, selling and working on cars.  Always an avid reader with The Wall Street Journal as one of his favorites.

Cecil is survived by his wife Jean Hawley of Union Point, GA; children, David McBride Hawley (Teena) of Conyers, GA, Peggy Cecilia Latham (Steve) of Lilburn, GA, Paul Martin Hawley (Karen) of Woodstock, GA and Marianne Hawley Freeman (Randy) of Locust Grove, GA; grandchildren, Davis Matthew Hawley (Sherry), Joshua Christian Hawley (Stephanie), Steven Latham (Stephanie), Shana Latham, Amberly Latham, Mikayla Birthrong, Adam Hawley, Ryan Douglas Freeman and Stephanie Goss (Matthew); great grandchildren, Blakely Harper Goss, Colton Dean Goss, Megan Latham, Tommy Latham, Joel Teeple, Tenley Bleu Hawley and Jacob Chay Hawley; other relatives and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, James David Hawley and Francis Oscar Hawley and great granddaughter Olivia Blake Goss.

A Graveside Service and Celebration of His Life with military honors will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Rev. John Lamsma officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669. Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Goss, Ryan Freeman, Christian Hawley, Adam Hawley, Steven Latham and Matthew Hawley  The family requests memorials be made to The Leukemia Society, 2859 Paces Ferry Road SE #725, Atlanta, GA  30339.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes St., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Richard Doster "Ricky" Newsom, Jr. - May 02, 1965 - May 15, 2019

Departed: 05/15/2019 (Union Point)

Obituary Preview: Richard Doster “Ricky” Newsom, Jr. age 54, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  Ricky was born in Greensboro, GA on May 2, 1965 to his beloved parents Nancy Jo Dowdy Newsom of Union Point, Georgia and the late Richard Doster Newsom, Sr.

Ricky grew up in Union Point, Georgia.  He graduated from Nathanael Greene Academy in 1983 and continued his education at the University of Georgia.  He received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1988.  Upon graduation, Ricky sought employment with the Department of Transportation (DOT) where he worked for twelve years.  Following his employment with the DOT, he earned his stock broker’s license and became an investment advisor.  Ricky found his passion and secured lifetime friends working at Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensboro as Vice-President of Investments. While known for his community involvement, Ricky was a leader in all realms of his life.  He dedicated himself to the betterment of others through his active roles in the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, First Baptist Church of Union Point, and most importantly all the lives of his family and friends.  Ricky could brighten a room with a contagious smile, a humorous story, and/or an animated “Go Dawgs!”

In addition to his wife, Becky Newsom, and mother, Nancy Dowdy Newsom, he is survived by a sister, Sally Adams (Stacy);  bonus sister Cindy Moore (Larry); bonus daughters, Kim Leach (Russell), Kelly Coleman (Allen) and Shelly Coleman (Grant); grandchildren Morgan Leach, Bailey and William Coleman, and Walyn and Landon Coleman; nephew Lucas Moore; other relatives and many, many friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Doster Newsom, Sr., his brother, Joel Lam Newsom, and his beloved dog, Maggie.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Union Point, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA 30669 with Dr. Robert L. Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow at Wisteria Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA. Serving as pallbearers are Mark Lipscomb, Jimmy Waters, Tim Mackey, David Mackey, Larry Moore, Lucas Moore, Dr. Grant Carlson, Tim Horne and Dee Lindsey. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday night at Callaway Funeral Home in Union Point, GA. The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, 206 Thornton Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes St., Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Callaway Funeral Home is committed to giving back to the community it serves. The funeral home participates in various local events and charities, including fundraisers for local schools and organizations. They also offer educational resources and workshops on topics such as grief support, estate planning, and veterans' benefits. By being an active member of the community, Callaway Funeral Home demonstrates its commitment to serving families beyond just providing funeral services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, achievements, and funeral or memorial service arrangements.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a lasting tribute to the deceased, preserving their memory and legacy.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, an obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide a template for the family to fill out.

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A standard obituary usually includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), and surviving family members. It may also include hobbies, interests, achievements, and any notable accomplishments.

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The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Typically, it ranges from 100 to 500 words. It's essential to check with the publication or website for their specific guidelines and word count limits.

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Yes, it's possible to write your own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told accurately. Consider sharing it with your loved ones or storing it in a safe place for future reference.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that provides additional biographical information and context.

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You can try searching online archives of newspapers or websites that specialize in collecting historical records. Additionally, local libraries, genealogical societies, or historical societies may have access to archived newspapers and records that can help you locate an old obituary.

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If you're struggling with grief or need emotional support during this challenging time, consider reaching out to a mental health professional, support group, or bereavement counselor for guidance and resources.

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Absolutely! Obituaries can serve as a beautiful way to honor and celebrate someone's life during a memorial service or celebration of life event. You can read it aloud, display it on a screen or printout, or incorporate it into other elements of the ceremony.