Category: Obituaries

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 4, 2010.

BINNS, Alice Mrs. Catherine Alice King Binns, 94, of Columbus, died Friday, July 2, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 5, 2010 in Parkhill Cemetery with Rev. Helen Berenthien officiating according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. The family will receive friends Monday from 10am until 10:30am at the funeral home.

She was born on September 13, 1915, in Cusseta, Georgia, daughter of the late Mrs. Marie Allen King. Mrs. Binns was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Joseph Marion Binns, her son, Dr. Allen Davis Binns, her grandson, Allen Davis Binns, Jr., and her granddaughter, Erika Marie Binns.

Survivors are two sons, Joseph M. Binns, Jr. (Carol), Michael John Binns (Susan); a daughter, Catherine Alice Binns Johnpeer; and a daughter-in-law, Susan Nevels Binns, widow of Allen Binns; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth (Beth) Binns Henley, Joseph Marion Binns III, Ward Mobley Binns, James Ellis Redd, Mary Railey Binns, Katherine Renate Binns, Grant Leslie Johnpeer; two great-grandchildren, Michael Henley and Hunter Johnpeer; and two sisters, Mary Allen Thomas and Patricia (Pat) Jefferson, and a brother Henry L. (Harry) King.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to your favorite charity.

From the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, November 7, 2011.

After a long, fulfilling dedicated and devoted Christ centered life marked by dignity, strength, grace, beauty and love, Mary Allen King Thomas passed away on November 4, 2011 at the age of 97 to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Haloca, Chattahoochee County, GA near Cusseta on February 7, 1914 to the late John and Marie Allen King. She attended Wynnton Grammar School in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1932, where she was very active in the Drama Club and also a member of the GLEE Club. She went to Industrial High, a vocational school for business trades, and graduated July 1933. She assisted with a kindergarten class at Wynnton School and later went on to be the assistant to the manager of the Georgia Power Company in Richland, GA in 1935. She worked for Spencer Insurance Company until after Pearl Harbor in 1941, when she left to go on to work in the Adjutant General’s office, The Infantry School, as a civil service Stenographer. She became Special Order Clerk overseeing the assignment of enlisted personnel coming into the Infantry School and transferring them out upon completion of classes. At the height of the war she coordinated troop movements to the Ports of embarkation. On occasion, she acted as secretary to General Omar Bradley, Commandant of the Infantry School at that time.

In 1943 Mary Allen married George Russell Thomas in Wynnton Methodist Church, which his father, The Reverend G.W. Thomas helped found in 1928. They both were very active in the church and have a long legacy there. In 1947, and for the following eleven years, Mrs. Thomas was secretary to A. Illges, President and Chairman of the Board at Swift Spinning Mills. After the birth of her daughter, she resigned from her position with the desire to become a full time mother.

Mrs. Thomas and her husband accumulated several rental properties in Columbus, which they managed together. She later attended Columbus College majoring in Psychology, also with a concentration of History, Literature and Philosophy. She also enjoyed tennis, walking, dancing and ballet classes.

While a member of Wynnton Methodist Church, Mary Allen taught kindergarten, Junior Department Classes, played the piano, was President of the Epworth League as well as Recording Secretary of the Columbus District Epworth League and also accompanied the District Director on official trips. She has also been President of the Wesleyan Service Guild, Director of Vacation Bible School, a member and Recording Secretary of the Columbus Business and Professional Women’s Club. Mrs. Thomas was a former member of C.A.L.L., The Woman’s Club and Prime Timers at St. Paul Methodist Church.

After her husband’s death, Mrs. Thomas joined the First Presbyterian Church where she was a member of The Calvin Reid Class, Circle 4 and the Theology and Literature Group.

Mary Allen’s life was rich of knowledge from a life time of learning. She loved keeping up with the world, national and local news, politics and the economy. She loved life and had a genuine interest in everyone she met.

We are thankful for her life as a wonderful, giving and always loving mother, grandmother and wife. For the guidance, inspiration and encouragement she gave to us and the examples she set. She loved much and was loved much.

Other than her parents Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Thomas, a sister, Alice King Binns, three brothers, Gary Wood King, John Allen King, George Dean King and many, many other dear friends and relatives.

She is survived by her daughter, Eugenia Marie Thomas Shaw, a granddaughter, Kelli Lauren Southerland, one sister, Patricia King Jefferson of Cuthbert, GA, a brother, Henry Lee King and his wife Shirley of Clearwater, FL, a half-sister, Arleen King Beasley of Virginia Beach, VA and many nieces, nephews and loving and caring friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, GA with the Reverend Charles Hasty officiating with interment following at Riverdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, November 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary on Macon Road.

Donations in memory of Mary may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Columbus Hospice or the charity of your choice.

From the Stewart-Webster Journal, March 7, 1940.

Hon. Charles N. King Chattahoochee Citizen Passes.

Prominent Citizen Claimed by Death After Long Illness.

Charles N. King, age 70, prominent Chattahoochee County citizen, died at his home at Cusseta Wednesday morning after an illness of three months duration with heart trouble.  He had been a citizen of Chattahoochee county for fifty – two years and was one of the leading citizens of the county, and has held some
of the most prominent offices of the county.

During the past few years, Mr. King has devoted his time to his farming interests.  He was a son of the late William King and Georgia Ann Dennard. Surviving him are his wife, one son Joe King and one daughter, Mrs. S. J. Patterson, Jr.  He was a member of the Cusseta Baptist Church and was also a member of the Chattahoochee Board of Commissioners.

Funeral services were conducted at the Cusseta Baptist Church Thursday morning with the Rev. R. L. Bivins and Dr. Wood officiating.

Interment was made at the Cusseta Cemetery.

The pall bearers were H. W. Sappinton, C. R. Manifee, Walter Bird, Dixon Smith, A. E. Johnson, Henry Harp, Eugene Willis and Moley Culpepper.

The Davis Funeral Home of Richland had charge of the funeral arrangements.

From the Albany Herald, May 1, 2012.

ALBANY — Wilbur Bruce Thompson, of Albany, Georgia, 88, died April 28, 2012. A native of Perry, Florida, Bruce was the son of the late Wesley Frank Thompson and Ethleen Jones Thompson and was married to the late Helen King Thompson for 50 years. They moved to Albany in 1956 and were members of the First United Methodist Church of Albany.

Mr. Thompson was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, flying 100 combat missions as a fighter pilot where he earned several medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his children and their families: Michael Bruce Thompson and wife, Gail of Salisbury, North Carolina, and their children, Al Beckum (Misty), Karrie Page (Steve) and Hannah; Kimberly Thompson Seay and husband, Bob of Roswell, Georgia, and their children, Robert, Helen Miller (Nick) and David (Terri); Susan King Thompson and husband, Bill Slugg of Albany and their children, Casey Powell and Andrew Slugg; Hal Geron Thompson “Ron” of Albany and his children, Jessica and Sarah;  Bruce is also survived by his brother, Joseph Nelson Thompson, Pine Lake, Georgia; sister, Susan Thompson Roberts of Titusville, Florida; several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

A graveside inurnment will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Albany, Georgia. The Rev. John W. Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The Lord’s Pantry in Albany.

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From the Albany Herald, November 18, 2011.

ALBANY — Mrs. Virginia King Robertson, 92, of Albany, GA died November 17, 2011 at her residence.

Funeral services will be Monday 11 AM at First United Methodist Church. Dr. Don Adams and Rev. Carrie Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Cusseta, GA Mrs. Robertson has lived in Albany since 1938 where she was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Hawk Sunday School class. Mrs. Robertson was married to the late Paul B. (Mr. Rob) Robertson for 65 years, who was the Dougherty County School Superintendent from 1972-1986.

Survivors include her daughters, Amy Beaver, Jill Hiers, Beth O’Brien and her husband John, and Robin McLeod and her husband Greg all of Albany, her son, Paul B. Robertson, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Albany, six grandchildren, Robby Beaver and his wife Amanda, Bo Beaver and his wife Daisy, Corrie Rooks and her husband Brian, Lauren Smith and her husband David, Betsy Parrish and her husband Alan and Cody O’Brien, ten great-grandchildren, brother, Hal F. King of Albany and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Misty McLeod and Jay Hiers, and a sister, Helen Thompson.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 307 Flint Ave. Albany, GA 31701.

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Robertson by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

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From the Albany Herald, April 29, 2010.

Passed Away: 2010-04-27

Funeral Home: Kimbrell-Stern Funeral  Directors

Jeane F. King ALBANY

Jeane Fisher King of Leesburg, Georgia  returned to her Maker Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Palmyra Medical Center. A  memorial service in celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 30, at 12  noon at Sherwood Baptist Church.

Mrs. King was born on June 21,  1923 in Senatobia, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Bowling Green Business  University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was a retired secretary and  bookkeeper at Albany Vocational Technical School. Jeane was a charter member of  Sherwood Baptist Church and active in many of its ministries, especially their  prayer ministry.

Survivors include her husband, Hal Foster King, sister Camille Aston,  sister-in-law Virginia Robertson, and brother-in-law Bruce Thompson. Jeane’s  children are Kathy King  James (Colonel Robert L.), Kaye King Walden (Larry), and  Karen King Kirkland  (Ben). Grandchildren include Lauren Walden Watson (Woody), Trav Walden (Marty),  Stephanie James (Jeff Walters), Kayla Kirkland, Jeana Kirkland Evans (Peter),  Airman First Class Cameron James, and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves  many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit at 11 o’clock  preceding the service. The family would like to extend special thanks to the  staff of Lee County Health Care.

From the Albany Herald, June 22, 2004.

Paul B. Robertson

A native of Brooklet, GA, and a graduate of Brooklet High School, Mr. Robertson received his BS degree from Georgia State University and his MA degree from Peabody University. He served four years in the United States Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.

Mr. Robertson moved to Albany in 1938 where he began coaching and teaching in the Albany School System. He served as principal of Albany Jr. High School from 1947 – 1970, assistant superintendent from 1971 – 1972 and superintendent from 1972 – 1986. Mr. Robertson was chosen as Outstanding Superintendent in Georgia from 1978 – 1979 and received Distinguished Service award in 1986 by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Hudson Malone Sunday School Class. Mr. Robertson also served as Chairman of the Administrative Board at First United Methodist and was also a Youth Director. He was a member and former president of the Albany Lions Club, former chairman of the Dougherty County Board of Health and a member and former president of the Albany Men’s Garden Club. He also, served as member and president of the Albany Sports Hall of Fame, and was an avid tennis player and hunter.

From the Albany Herald, February 28, 2013.

ALBANY — Hal Foster King of Leesburg, GA went to his Maker on February 28, 2013 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.

Hal was born in 1922 in Cusseta, Georgia, and attended Georgia Tech and later Auburn University to become a Mechanical Engineer. In 1942, in World War II, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps and flew missions in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in the 75th Fighter Squadron, as a Flying Tiger and in an aerial acrobatic demonstration team.

Hal returned and moved his family to Albany in 1952, where he spent many years serving Dougherty County in education–as shop teacher at Albany High School, and McIntosh Junior High, and principal of Magnolia Elementary and McIntosh Junior High.

Hal and his wife Jeane were founding members of Sherwood Baptist Church, served faithfully for over 60 years there, and he was the last surviving male member of that group and a Life Deacon at Sherwood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeane Fisher King, and two sisters, Virginia King Robertson and Helen King Thompson.

He is survived by his three doting daughters, Kathy King James (Bob), Kaye King Walden (Larry), and Karen King Kirkland (Ben), six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews, and his close sister-in-law, Camille Aston, and her daughter Cynthia Chick.

Hal leaves them a legacy of wonderful memories of going fishing, family reunions, summer trips to the beach, weekends on “the farm,” wood projects in his shop, home-grown vegetables, and strolls among his camellias. He made many lives richer for his presence and will be missed for a long time.

His wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013. The family will receive friends at one o’clock at Sherwood Baptist Church, followed by a memorial service at two o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Christian youth project, Fish Camp, P.O. Box 1787 Albany, GA 31702.

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From the Albany Herald, September 23, 2013.

Paul Berry Robertson, Jr.

ALBANY – Mr. Paul “Red Rob” Berry Robertson, Jr. 58 of Albany died September 21, 2013 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 AM at First United Methodist Church. Dr. Don Adams and Rev. Nancy Scarbrough officiating. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of W. Palm Beach, FL, Mr. Robertson has lived most of his life in Albany where he was a member of First United Methodist Church and a longtime employee at Proctor and Gamble Company. Mr. Robertson was a 1973 graduate of Albany High School, where he played football. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Robertson will always be remembered for the love he gave to his family, friends and most of all his grandchildren.

Mr. Robertson was preceded death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Robertson, niece, Misty McLeod and a nephew, Jay Hiers.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Johnston Robertson of Albany, daughter, Lauren R. Smith and her husband David of Lee Co., GA, step-children, Morgan and Tyler Seegmueller, grandchildren, Blaine Givens, Cameron Smith and Ava Smith, sisters, Amy Beaver of Albany, Jill Hiers of Phenix City, AL, Beth O’Brien and her husband John of Albany and Robin McLeod and her husband Greg of Albany, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog “Mollie”.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern and will be at the residences of Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Johnston 2512 Westgate Dr. #34(Bradford Court) Albany, GA 31707 and Mr. and Mrs. David Smith 394 Winifred Rd. Leesburg, GA 31763.

Those desiring, please make memorials to the Albany Humane Society 1705 Oakridge Dr. Albany, GA 31707 or favorite charity.

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mr. Robertson by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

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