February 2023
Rosalie C. Morgan
Memorial services for Ms. Rosalie C. Morgan will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Brother Robbie Byrd will officiate. Ms. Morgan died Friday, February 03, 2023 at Treutlen Health/Rehab and will be laid to rest beside her husband at a later date.
Ms. Morgan, 82, was the daughter of the late Reverend Doctor H. C. Carson & Catherine Beswarick Carson. She was born on June 26, 1940 in Homewood, PA; was a graduate of Carrick High School and received her Education Specialist Degree from Georgia Southern College in Statesboro. After her marriage to John T. Morgan, III in 1977, she began her teaching career at Treutlen Elementary School until moving in 1983 and retired from teaching in 2001 from the Cobb County School System. She had been a resident of Treutlen, Cobb & Douglas counties for the past 46 years. Ms. Morgan loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with the rest of her family. She also loved reading, her church, the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Her fondest memory was meeting President Eisenhower when she was 17 for winning the National Essay Contest. Her husband, John T. Morgan, III, two brothers, Richard C. Carson & Harry Carson and sister, Catherine Ann “Patty” Carson, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Joey C. (Tina) Moran of Douglasville; two daughters, Cathy M. Pace of Soperton and Lisa M. Edwards of Macon; six grandchildren, Chris (Tiffany) Pace of Soperton, J.P. (Courtney) Pace of Soperton, Miller Edwards, V of Dacula, Carson Edwards of Charleston, SC, J.J. Moran of Kennesaw and Lorelei Grace Moran of Douglasville; seven great grandchildren, John, Bailey, Haizley, Jaxson & Harper Pace and Ryan & Kat Plank along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial services for Ms. Rosalie C. Morgan will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Brother Robbie Byrd will officiate. Ms. Morgan died Friday, February 03, 2023 at Treutlen Health/Rehab and will be laid to rest beside her husband at a later date.
Ms. Morgan, 82, was the daughter of the late Reverend Doctor H. C. Carson & Catherine Beswarick Carson. She was born on June 26, 1940 in Homewood, PA; was a graduate of Carrick High School and received her Education Specialist Degree from Georgia Southern College in Statesboro. After her marriage to John T. Morgan, III in 1977, she began her teaching career at Treutlen Elementary School until moving in 1983 and retired from teaching in 2001 from the Cobb County School System. She had been a resident of Treutlen, Cobb & Douglas counties for the past 46 years. Ms. Morgan loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with the rest of her family. She also loved reading, her church, the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Her fondest memory was meeting President Eisenhower when she was 17 for winning the National Essay Contest. Her husband, John T. Morgan, III, two brothers, Richard C. Carson & Harry Carson and sister, Catherine Ann “Patty” Carson, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Joey C. (Tina) Moran of Douglasville; two daughters, Cathy M. Pace of Soperton and Lisa M. Edwards of Macon; six grandchildren, Chris (Tiffany) Pace of Soperton, J.P. (Courtney) Pace of Soperton, Miller Edwards, V of Dacula, Carson Edwards of Charleston, SC, J.J. Moran of Kennesaw and Lorelei Grace Moran of Douglasville; seven great grandchildren, John, Bailey, Haizley, Jaxson & Harper Pace and Ryan & Kat Plank along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
January 2023
Tony Hughes
Mr. Tony Hughes of Dublin died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Mr. Hughes, 62, was the son of the late Howard E. & Velvie Mulkey Hughes. He was born in Tate, GA and had lived most of his life in Cherokee County. He had recently moved to Dublin to be closer to his brother. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deloris Weaver and brother, Earnest Hughes.
He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Deborah) Hughes of Dublin; sisters, Brenda Patterson of SC, Judy (Sammy) Wofford & Connie Hughes of Cherokee County.
A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.
Mr. Tony Hughes of Dublin died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Mr. Hughes, 62, was the son of the late Howard E. & Velvie Mulkey Hughes. He was born in Tate, GA and had lived most of his life in Cherokee County. He had recently moved to Dublin to be closer to his brother. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deloris Weaver and brother, Earnest Hughes.
He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Deborah) Hughes of Dublin; sisters, Brenda Patterson of SC, Judy (Sammy) Wofford & Connie Hughes of Cherokee County.
A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.
Imogene Lou Patrick
Graveside services for Ms. Imogene Lou Maddox Patrick will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM in the Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery in Kibbee. Reverend Gaynor Ridgedale will officiate. Ms. Patrick died Monday, January 30, 2023.
Ms. Patrick, 62, was the daughter of the late Eugene T. & Geneva Tanner Maddox. She was born in Vidalia on October 1, 1960, attended school in Treutlen County and had lived in Kibbee for most of her adult life. She was employed by RCF Technology of Vidalia in Research & Production for the past 18 years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Imogene dearly loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the rest of her family. Her brother, Calvin Maddox and nephew, Terry Wayne Williams, both preceded her in death.
She is survived by her spouse of almost 19 years, George Edenfield of Vidalia; three daughters, Melissa (Jordan Ricks) Patrick of Kibbee, Sonia (Michael) Parker of Metter and Valerie (Henry Hand) Brady of Sparta; two brothers, Eddie (Kathy) Maddox and Melvin Eugene Maddox, both of Soperton; sister, Evie (Jerry Byrd) Beasley of Soperton; seven grandchildren, Whitney (Philip) Baxter, Justin Sanders, Sean (Chi) Brady, Dustin (Somer) Patrick, Brooke (Braxton) Bellflower, Anna Patrick and Mahalia Jones; nine great grandchildren and ten nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Soperton.
Graveside services for Ms. Imogene Lou Maddox Patrick will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM in the Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery in Kibbee. Reverend Gaynor Ridgedale will officiate. Ms. Patrick died Monday, January 30, 2023.
Ms. Patrick, 62, was the daughter of the late Eugene T. & Geneva Tanner Maddox. She was born in Vidalia on October 1, 1960, attended school in Treutlen County and had lived in Kibbee for most of her adult life. She was employed by RCF Technology of Vidalia in Research & Production for the past 18 years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Imogene dearly loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the rest of her family. Her brother, Calvin Maddox and nephew, Terry Wayne Williams, both preceded her in death.
She is survived by her spouse of almost 19 years, George Edenfield of Vidalia; three daughters, Melissa (Jordan Ricks) Patrick of Kibbee, Sonia (Michael) Parker of Metter and Valerie (Henry Hand) Brady of Sparta; two brothers, Eddie (Kathy) Maddox and Melvin Eugene Maddox, both of Soperton; sister, Evie (Jerry Byrd) Beasley of Soperton; seven grandchildren, Whitney (Philip) Baxter, Justin Sanders, Sean (Chi) Brady, Dustin (Somer) Patrick, Brooke (Braxton) Bellflower, Anna Patrick and Mahalia Jones; nine great grandchildren and ten nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Soperton.
Daniel “Danny” Barella
Daniel “Danny” Barella, 39, of Soperton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 following and extended illness.
Danny was born November 27, 1983 in Hollywood, Florida. He was the youngest son of the late Michael Barella, Sr. and Kathy Newton (Hall). Prior to his illness, Danny enjoyed weekends at the Rainbow Skating Rink in Dublin, GA. A gentle giant with a heart of gold, Danny loved good food, fast cars, video games and his family. He never lost his zest for life, enjoying local community events and experiences. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Barella, Jr.
Danny is survived by a loving family; his mother, Kathy Newton Hall of Soperton; his sister, Michelle Barella; brothers, John (Ann) Barella, Alex (Jessica) Molinary and Larry Hall, Jr.; nieces, Katherine, Alexis (Nick), Kaleigh, Skylar, Addie and Emma; nephews, Andrew and Jaylen and three great nephews; Michael & Hudson Taken and Michael Thompson.
Daniel “Danny” Barella, 39, of Soperton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 following and extended illness.
Danny was born November 27, 1983 in Hollywood, Florida. He was the youngest son of the late Michael Barella, Sr. and Kathy Newton (Hall). Prior to his illness, Danny enjoyed weekends at the Rainbow Skating Rink in Dublin, GA. A gentle giant with a heart of gold, Danny loved good food, fast cars, video games and his family. He never lost his zest for life, enjoying local community events and experiences. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Barella, Jr.
Danny is survived by a loving family; his mother, Kathy Newton Hall of Soperton; his sister, Michelle Barella; brothers, John (Ann) Barella, Alex (Jessica) Molinary and Larry Hall, Jr.; nieces, Katherine, Alexis (Nick), Kaleigh, Skylar, Addie and Emma; nephews, Andrew and Jaylen and three great nephews; Michael & Hudson Taken and Michael Thompson.
Ruel Alexander “Alex” Spivey
Funeral services for Mr. Ruel Alexander “Alex” Spivey will be held Tuesday, January 10th at 3 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be at the family farm. Reverend Gilbert Posey and Reverend Chad Cofield will officiate. Mr. Spivey died Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Mr. Spivey, 80, was the son of the late Ruel Spivey and Lawannah Rowland Spivey. He was born in Soperton GA on April 26, 1942 and was a 1962 graduate Treutlen High School. He retired as a lineman from Bell South in 2000 and went on to direct the Soperton Recreation Department for 17 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of FBC Soperton.
Alex, or “Poppy”, enjoyed being at one of two places: home or the ball field. Every day he woke up with a goal: to take care of the land that he and Sonja worked so hard for.
Having his babies, grandbabies and great grandbabies at home with him was one of his greatest joys. Alex was a family man with core values that never wavered. To know Alex was to know truth; “honesty was his policy”. When asked by his grandchildren to name something he always wants them to know; he answered: “work hard and be honest”. He measured hard work by how dirty and tired you were at the end of the day. There were no naps around Poppy unless it was a “cat nap” after lunch “to let your food settle” because sleeping longer than him made you lazy.
Throughout Alex’s many years of coaching, he impacted many lives. His “boys” thought the world of him and he loved each of them as his own. Some may think he had coached little league “since God was a child”.
Alex was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Jordan and Totsy Campbell and two brothers, Herman Spivey and Hal Spivey.
Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart and love of his life for nearly 59 years, Sonja Braddy Spivey of Soperton; one daughter, Medeana Hinson (Brooks Collins) of Soperton; one son, Stacy (Eva) Spivey of Soperton; six grandchildren, William (Shane) Hinson, Kaylyn Alexandra Hinson, Ansley Spivey, Jenna Hinson, Caden Alexander Spivey and Brinley Spivey; two great-grandchildren, Asher Alexander Wilson and Saige Alexandria Daniels; one brother, William Spivey of Florida; three sisters, Marie (Harold) Keeton of Louisiana and Montez (Johnny) Kitchings of Aiken, SC and Carol Rosenwald of LaGrange, GA.
Active pallbearers will be Will Hinson, Caden Spivey, Cameron Curry, Danny Clements, Timothy Blair and Quentez Jordan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Jones, Jack McMillan, Carl Johnson, Jason Baker, Steven Wells, Tyler Welch, Russell Hinson, Tyree Coney, Richard Snead, Jerod Little, Coy Heath, Jason McCoy, Robin Spivey, Jamar Jordan, Qamar Jordan, Billy Wade and Michael White.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday night at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Ruel Alexander “Alex” Spivey will be held Tuesday, January 10th at 3 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be at the family farm. Reverend Gilbert Posey and Reverend Chad Cofield will officiate. Mr. Spivey died Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Mr. Spivey, 80, was the son of the late Ruel Spivey and Lawannah Rowland Spivey. He was born in Soperton GA on April 26, 1942 and was a 1962 graduate Treutlen High School. He retired as a lineman from Bell South in 2000 and went on to direct the Soperton Recreation Department for 17 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of FBC Soperton.
Alex, or “Poppy”, enjoyed being at one of two places: home or the ball field. Every day he woke up with a goal: to take care of the land that he and Sonja worked so hard for.
Having his babies, grandbabies and great grandbabies at home with him was one of his greatest joys. Alex was a family man with core values that never wavered. To know Alex was to know truth; “honesty was his policy”. When asked by his grandchildren to name something he always wants them to know; he answered: “work hard and be honest”. He measured hard work by how dirty and tired you were at the end of the day. There were no naps around Poppy unless it was a “cat nap” after lunch “to let your food settle” because sleeping longer than him made you lazy.
Throughout Alex’s many years of coaching, he impacted many lives. His “boys” thought the world of him and he loved each of them as his own. Some may think he had coached little league “since God was a child”.
Alex was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Jordan and Totsy Campbell and two brothers, Herman Spivey and Hal Spivey.
Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart and love of his life for nearly 59 years, Sonja Braddy Spivey of Soperton; one daughter, Medeana Hinson (Brooks Collins) of Soperton; one son, Stacy (Eva) Spivey of Soperton; six grandchildren, William (Shane) Hinson, Kaylyn Alexandra Hinson, Ansley Spivey, Jenna Hinson, Caden Alexander Spivey and Brinley Spivey; two great-grandchildren, Asher Alexander Wilson and Saige Alexandria Daniels; one brother, William Spivey of Florida; three sisters, Marie (Harold) Keeton of Louisiana and Montez (Johnny) Kitchings of Aiken, SC and Carol Rosenwald of LaGrange, GA.
Active pallbearers will be Will Hinson, Caden Spivey, Cameron Curry, Danny Clements, Timothy Blair and Quentez Jordan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Jones, Jack McMillan, Carl Johnson, Jason Baker, Steven Wells, Tyler Welch, Russell Hinson, Tyree Coney, Richard Snead, Jerod Little, Coy Heath, Jason McCoy, Robin Spivey, Jamar Jordan, Qamar Jordan, Billy Wade and Michael White.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday night at the funeral home.