Abi Ofarim

SOUTH CHAPEL

Larry Wendell Arrington

Mr. Larry Wendell Arrington, age 76, of Lindale, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018.

Mr. Arrington was born in White Plains, Ala. on June 5, 1941, son of the late Johnny Arrington and the late Lucille Grissom Arrington. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona Arrington, in 1991. Mr. Arrington was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Arrington was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Dowdy (Johnny), Rome; two sons, Chris Arrington (Debra), Kingston, and Todd Arrington, Rome; two grandchildren, Christopher and Samantha Arrington, both of Kingston; three sisters, Sandra Towe, Rome, Teresa Evans (Charles), Cedartown, and Lucinda Balderas (Antonio), Kennesaw; two brothers, John Arrington, Rockmart, and Mark Arrington, Kennesaw; a beloved and special companion, Letha M. Oaks, Rome; nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Arrington will be cremated and his remains will be placed at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton at a later date.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.

Anita Jo Jones

Mrs. Anita Jo Jones, age 57, of Aragon, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in a local hospital.

Mrs. Jones was born in Floyd County, Ga. on December 23, 1960, daughter of the late Jerry Lee Newberry and the late Gloria Faye Ingram Newberry. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Lee Smith Sr.; two sons, Craig Dewayne Jones (Valerie Michelle), Lindale, and Terry Lee Smith Jr., Aragon; two daughters, Amanda Faye Smith and Veronica Dawn Smith, both of Aragon; two brothers, Kenny Lee Newberry (Christine), Silver Creek, and Jerry Dale Newberry, Aragon; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Crowe and the Rev. Robert Eaves will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hope Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time for the service. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence of the son, Craig DeWayne Jones, in Lindale.

Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and include: Skylar, Dalton, and Cameron Jones, Allen, Jeremy, and Joseph Newberry, Michael Hull and Keith Hulsey.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.

Patricia C. Harrison

Patricia “Patsy” C. Harrison entered the gates of heaven on May 2, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1937 in Cave Spring, Ga. to the late Flonnie and Oscar Coffin.

Preceding in her death were her sisters, Grace Foster, Inez Abarr, Gladys Rigby, and Nellie Coffin; her brother, William Grady Coffin; her grandson, Craven Floyd; and her husbands, Charles Colston, John “Bill” H. Carter, and Warren Harrison.

Patsy leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Charla Colston Floyd of Rome; granddaughter, Emily Floyd and fiancée, Keith Silvers, of Sandy Springs, Ga.; great granddaughter, Skylar Silvers, of Sandy Springs, Ga.; Diane Warner of Rome, Patsy’s longtime friend of 46 years; and goddaughter, Tonya Price of Rocky Face. Patsy is also survived by her sisters-inlaw, Carolyn Willis, Betty Jean Garner, and Barbara Hill.

Patsy graduated from Cave Spring High School and attended GA Baptist School of Nursing.

Patsy was employed by the Harbin Clinic for 53 years. She began her career with Dr. William Harbin Jr. and worked with him until his death in 1986. She then worked with Dr. Randolph Sumner. A few years later, she was transferred to work with Dr. Paul Brock when he began his career at the Harbin Clinic and continued to work with Dr. Brock until her retirement in 2010.

Dr. Brock always said, “Patsy interviewed me instead of me interviewing her!”

Patsy continued to volunteer with the Harbin Clinic at the Cancer Center. She was a two-time cancer survivor.

Patsy was a member of so many different organizations and involved in so many different activities. Just to name a few: Bosom Buddies, Georgia Mountain Music Group, American Association of Medical Assistants, participant in Relay for Life, and former square dancer of the Western Promenaders. Patsy was also a longtime member of Second Avenue Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.

Patsy loved life and people. She never met a stranger. She was constantly smiling. One of her greatest joys was her beloved Weimaraner, Sadie, the love of her life. Everyone loved Patsy, so evidenced by her over 300 visitors during her short illness.

A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church with a viewing from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

Honorary pallbearers are members of the Joy Sunday Class.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bosom Buddies, 2 Gregory Dr., Rome, GA 30165, ARF-Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome and Floyd County, and Second Avenue Baptist Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Golden Living (Rome Rehab) and Heyman Hospice for the love and wonderful care given to Patsy during her last weeks.

The family would also like to thank Chelsea James for providing such loving care. Patricia C. Harrison Ralph Thomas Shepard Jr.

Mr. Ralph Thomas Shephard Jr., died Thursday morning, May 3, 2018, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Shepard was born August 7, 1940 in Floyd County. He retired in 1993 from Inland Container and was an amateur pilot who loved fishing and Georgia football. Mr. Shepard played guitar with the Georgia Mountain Music Club. He was a member of Wesley Chapel and was preceded in death by his parents, Velma Irene Powell Brannon and Freeman Brannon; wife, Charlotte Weeks Shepard, on February 15, 2013; grandson, Brannon Ray; brother, Jimmy Donald Shepard, and sister, Betty Lou Shepard. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient.

Survivors include his children, Chris (Kimberly) Shepard and Charmaine (Mike) Ray, both of Rome, and two grandchildren Michael Ray, engaged to Katie Kelley, and Dakota Ray, both of Rome

Mr. Shepard’s family received friends Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Avenue, Rome. Private interment services will be conducted at a later date. Please visit our website, www.goodsheperdfh. net, to post tributes. In lieu of flowers, please honor Mr. Shepard by making a contribution to the Georgia Mountain Music Club in care of Linda Forsyth, 21 Pebblecreek Drive NW, Rome, GA 30165.

Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home is serving the family of Ralph Thomas Shepard Jr.

BERLIN (AP) — German-Israeli singer Abi Ofarim, who had hits including “Cinderella Rockefella” in the ’60s with his wife in the musical duo Esther & Abi Ofarim, has died in Munich. He was 80.

Born Abraham Reichstadt in what is today Israel, Ofarim started performing there with Esther Zaled in 1959.

Their greatest success came with “Cinderella Rockefella,” which reached No. 1 in Britain in 1968.

The race for the Polk County District 1 school board seat is now back in question, and Robert Furr was reinstated on the ballot Friday by order of Superior Court Judge Michael Murphy.

Britt Madden Jr., who had in April thought that he might be on the ballot alone following the Board of Elections previous decision, now finds himself in a race again.

Furr appealed the decision by the Board of Elections to remove him from the ballot and disqualify him as a candidate after an April hearing. That decision was overruled by Murphy following a hearing earlier in the week where both Furr and County Attorney Brad McFall laid out their cases in court.

Murphy’s ruling forced the Polk County’s Elections office into quick action as they removed signage at early voting locations that said that despite Furr’s name being on the ballot, those votes wouldn’t have counted.

With what to do with the votes that have already been cast this week, Furr had one answer: disqualify those ballots.

According to the board, only nine voters from District 1 have taken part in the race out of more than 100 votes overall during this first week of early voting for the May 22 primary.

“While I am surprised about today’s decision to overturn the disqualification ruling of my opponent,” Madden said. “I believe that the voters of Polk County will make the right decision . ... Full steam ahead!”