Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, age 64, of Calhoun, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1959, in Vidalia, to the late Eugene Carlton Moncus and Lola Mae O’Quinn Moncus. He was a 1977 graduate of Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Lyons. He grew up in Toombs County, lived in Sandersville for a few years before moving to Calhoun in 1999. He was a land surveyor and worked with Georgia Power for many years. He was Baptist by faith. Kenny enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and was an avid football fan.
His family includes his wife, Sharon Poole Moncus of Calhoun; two sons, Brian Kenneth Moncus and wife Lacy, and Bradley Kendall Moncus and wife Katie, all of Sandersville; two stepdaughters, Ashley Booth and Miranda Escobar and husband Carlos, all of Calhoun; one sister, Jenny Moncus of Vidalia; two brothers, David Moncus and wife Beverly of Mt. Vernon, and Danny Moncus and wife Teresa of Vidalia; ten grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday morning September 26th, from 10:00 until 11:30 with a graveside service to follow at 12:00 noon at Lakeview Memorial Gardens with his brother, David Moncus and son, Brian Moncus officiating.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting their website at stjude.org
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Martha Horne Newton, age 71, of Glenwood, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, grew up in Mt. Vernon and lived in Glenwood most of her life. She was a 1981 graduate of Regents Nursing School in Baxley. She was a licensed practical nurse and was dedicated to her profession for thirty years, working at Meadows Regional Medical Center, Dr. Robert Clark, Care One and Dr. J. Bhimami. She attended Glenwood Church of God. She enjoyed flower gardening, going to church, spending time with family, was a caregiver to much of her family, and she loved people. Preceding her in death were her parents, Henry Thomas Horne and Wilma Eudene Spivey Horne; and five siblings, Bobby Horne, Danny Horne, Vickey Horne Lowther, Nola Horne Dixon, and an infant sister, Barbara Ann Horne.
Her family includes her husband of forty-two years, Van Newton of Glenwood; three children, Jason Newton of Glenwood, Lisa Fowler and Alex “Bubba” Greenway of Vidalia, and Amy Sellers of Glenwood; grandchildren, Zachary, Taylar, Daniel, Jacey, “Scooter”, Connor, Kamren, John, Cheyenne, Gabriel, Kaitlyn, Amber, Dillon, Allie, Amber, and Ashley; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday morning, September 22nd, from 10:00 until just prior to the funeral service at 11:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Durden officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Frances Savage Sharpe, age 88, of Lyons, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. She was a native of Elberta, Alabama, briefly living in Eastman and Savannah before moving to Lyons in the mid 1940s. She was a 1953 graduate of Lyons High School. She began a thirty year career in banking in Lyons at Peoples Bank, later working at First National Bank of Jesup and returned to Lyons, retiring from Peoples Bank. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Community Church in Lyons where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed interior decorating and cooking, and she was generous and loving. Preceding her death was her husband of sixty-seven years, Carl R. Sharpe; one son, Shannon Sharpe; parents, Thomas Cleveland Savage, Jr. and Lula Beatrice Carney Savage; and one brother, Woodie Savage.
Her family includes one son, Sandy Sharpe; three grandchildren, Cameron Sharpe and wife Paula, all of Lyons, Mikell Sharpe, USAF of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and Jordan Wilt Matthews and husband Justin of the Normantown Community; four great-grandchildren, Cali Love, Claire Sharpe, Ava Matthews and Abigail Sharpe; and two nieces.
A private graveside funeral service will be Friday afternoon, September 22nd, at 4:00 at the Sharpe Family Cemetery with Reverend David Blalock officiating.
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On Saturday September 9, 2023 our precious Ava Kate (Cake) Barsoum was taken to be with Jesus. Ava was born on January 14th, 2021 to Samer and Jennifer Pittman Barsoum of Agoura Hills, CA. She was a beautiful, spunky, bundle of joy. Mommie’s baby girl and Daddy’s little Angel. She loved singing and dancing, and made sure she always said the blessing first before every meal. Ava adored her two older brothers George and Asher, and they thought she hung the moon. She affectionately referred to them as the “boys” whenever she needed something. Ava’s smile and infectious personality rubbed off on all whose path she crossed. She was a bundle of joy and love to be with.
Ava is survived by her loving parents, Samer and Jennifer Pittman Barsoum, and her big brothers, George and Asher Barsoum, all residing in Agoura Hills, CA. She is survived by her paternal grandmother, Sahar Barsoum of Calabasas, CA, Ava held a special place in her heart. Additionally, she leaves behind her Aunt Miriam Robb and cousin Malaika of Orange County, CA.
On her maternal side, Ava is survived by her grandparents Mike & DiAnne Link (who called her princess) and Philip & Presley Pittman of Vidalia, GA, all who adored her beyond measure. She will be remembered fondly by her uncles Heath and Nathan & Valerie Pittman, Barrett, Brannon, and Briar Pittman, and Jason & Michele Link, as well as her aunts Megan & Ben Nash and Teri & Chad Nolter. Ava leaves behind 16 first cousins and a multitude of other relatives, all of whom loved her dearly. Including 4 great grandparents.
Services to celebrate Ava's life will be held in her honor, Monday September 25 at 10:00 am at Westlake Community Church (Westlake, CA) allowing family and friends to come together to remember the bright light that she was in our lives. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park (Westlake, CA). Services will be live streamed.
Church Address: 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA. 91362 Cemetery Address: 5600 Lindero Canyon, Westlake Village, CA. 91362
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Mrs. Aileen Nobles, age 98, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. She was born July 7, 1925, to the late James Albert Poole and Etta Jane Christie Poole in Cornelius, North Carolina. She graduated high school in Cornelius and attended business school. She and her late husband moved to Vidalia in the late 1940s. They were the owners of Skyways, Inc. at Vidalia Municipal Airport and she worked as the company’s office manager. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidalia. She was an avid golfer and she enjoyed reading. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-eight years, B.E. “Kin” Nobles; daughter, Pat Nobles Chandler; three brothers, Jimmy Poole, Harold Poole and Chester Poole; and two sisters, Mildred Poole Mayhew and Sue Poole McEveen.
Her family includes two children, Jo Nobles Hamilton and husband Keith of the Kibbee Community, and Steve Nobles of Vidalia; one grandson, Dr. Stewart Hamilton and wife Joni; three great-grandchildren, Anna-Hudson Hamilton, Chandler Kate Hamilton and Asher Hamilton; one brother, Harvey Poole of Charlotte, North Carolina; a son-in-law, Kenneth Chandler of Liberty County; and numerous North Carolina nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be Friday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Gardens with Jose Caraballo officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vidalia Heritage Academy, PO Box 2005, Vidalia, GA 3075
The Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home in Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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