Horton Outdoor giving back with Hometown Horton program
♦ Horton Outdoor is donating billboard space to non-profit charitable organizations through a new program called Hometown Horton
Mr. George Boston Massey Jr. entered Heaven’s gates at his home in Newnan on Dec. 6, 2018.
He was born in Aragon on Jan. 14, 1928 to the late George Boston Massey Sr. and his wife Margie Johnson Massey and was raised in Polk County.
After graduating from Rockmart High School he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and later attended the University of Georgia night school while working full-time with Atlanta Gas Light Company.
He retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company with more than 41 years of service in different capacities in Cedartown, Rome, and Newnan and was the Newnan District Superintendent at the time of his retirement.
He was saved at Second Baptist Church of Cedartown on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 1955. On Easter Sunday of 1956 Mr. Massey was immersed in Believer’s Baptism by Rev. Clifford Chandler who was both a friend and mentor.
Mr. Massey is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, and childhood sweetheart, the former Catherine Louise Whitehead of Cedartown. His older daughter Dianne, of Panama City Beach, Fla., is married to Leroy Jackson both formerly of Rome. His younger daughter Patti, of Newnan and formerly of Rome, is married to Buddy Powers also of Newnan.
He is also survived by 3 grandsons: David Jackson and George Jackson and his wife Meghan of Villa Rica, and Steven Powers and wife Alex of Carrollton both formerly from Newnan. Mr. Massey’s sisters are Betty Ann Doyal of Newnan and Myrtle Hunt of Cedartown. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as several cousins.
Mr. Massey was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Powers, an infant daughter Salli Massey, and 6 brothers and sisters.
During his 48 years in the Newnan community he was active in the Lions Club and served as its president for several years. During his tenure as President the club consistently earned the distinction of selling more brooms that any other club in Georgia.
He was also a long time member of the Antique Car Club of Newnan and enjoyed driving his 1948 Nash Ambassador that he lovingly restored about town and to car shows throughout the state.
Mr. Massey also participated in the Relay for Life and helped the Cancer Support Ministry of Newnan First Baptist Church where he was a member, and he was ordained as a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Rome.
He also enjoyed gardening and carpentry and over the years he and Catherine built and remodeled several houses including their current home of 20 years on Hubbard Road.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www. mckoon.com.
The deceased asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 33 West Washington Street, Newnan, Ga., 30263.
The family received friends at McKoon Funeral Home 38 Jackson St., Newnan, who had charge of the arrangements on, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
A private family interment was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The Smith and Miller Funeral Home of Cedartown was honored to make this local announcement for the family of George B. Massey Jr.
Miss Kimberly Leigh “Kim” Williams, age 52 of Rockmart passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2018.
She was born March 6, 1966 in Waycross, daughter of Linda Pinkard Williams and the late Hugh Don Williams.
Survivors included her mother, Linda Pinkard Williams; sister and brother-inlaw, Kristy and Greg Gober; brother and sister-in-law, David and DeAnna Williams; three nieces, Olivia Gober, Sarah Williams and Emma Williams; and two nephews, Ethan Gober and Isaac Gober all of Rockmart.
Ms. Kim Williams was a very special person and was loved by everyone who knew her.
She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Rockmart where she had numerous friends. The ladies of the church held an extra special place in her heart and frequently showered her with gifts and hugs which Kim welcomed each and every time she saw them.
Ms. Williams served as a volunteer at First Baptist Church of Rockmart nursery school for many years where Mrs. Bobbie Lumpkin served as director. Ms. Williams loved the children (and Miss Bobbie) and looked forward to being with them every day.
Family meant everything to Ms. Williams. Her mother, brother and sister were continual sources of support and care for her. She loved her sister-in-law, brother-in-law, three nieces and two nephews dearly and enjoyed attending birthday parties and family gatherings with aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Enjoying the simple things in life is what Ms. Williams did best. Eating at El Nopal and Bar L, getting manicures, putting together puzzles, writing and making lists and watching TV were some of her favorite activities – especially if Chip and Joanna Gaines or Steve Harvey were on TV.
In her own way, Kim Williams captured the hearts of all who knew her with her infectious smile, deep hugs and joyful laughter. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services for Ms. Kimberly Leigh “Kim” Williams were held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Snapp officiating.
Interment services followed in the family lot of Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were: Ethan Gober, Devin Lester, Russell Head, Dalton Head, Todd Akins and Scott Akins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Victory Baptist Church, Lasting Legacy Building Fund, 15 Hendrix Rd., Rockmart Ga., 30153 in memory of Ms. Williams.
Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral services for Ms. Kimberly Leigh “Kim” Williams.’
Mr. Wallace Berry “Wally” Smith, age 72 of Temple passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
Mr. Smith was born April 1, 1946 in Villa Rica, son of the late William Barney Smith and the late Estelle Carr Spinks.
He was a 1965 graduate of Dallas High School and earned an associate degree from the Massey Technical Institute in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Smith retired from AT&T with 43 years of service and was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church of Dallas.
He was a member of The Sundowners Country Band which was inducted in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
Mr. Smith enjoyed searching genealogy and woodworking, but most of all loved his family, his church and the King James Bible.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Traci Smith Moates in 2000; and two brothers, George Smith and Ray Smith.
Survivors included his wife, Sandra Jean Wilson Smith to whom he was married March 15, 1969; two daughters, Dedra (Matt) Gray of Temple and Jennifer Smith of Bremen; two sisters, Angela (Ken) Hardy of Dallas and Lynn (Tracy) Blackburn of Temple; two brothers, Henry Spinks and Donald (Donna) Spinks both of Temple; three grandchildren, Kyle (Jordan) Moates of Temple, Ryan Moates of Dallas and Jacob Sims of Temple; and one great-grandson, Dawson Moates of Temple.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Smyrna United Methodist Church of Dallas with Rev. Troy White officiating.
Interment services followed in the family lot of the Bethlehem Cemetery of Rockmart.
Pallbearers were: Henry Spinks, Donald Spinks, Jay Owens, Kyle Moates, Ryan Moates and Jacob Sims. Honorary pallbearer will be Dawson Moates.
Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral services for Mr. Wallace Berry “Wally” Smith.
Horton Outdoor, an outdoor advertising company that specializes in vinyl, digital and TriVision billboards, announces today that it is giving back to the community through Hometown Horton, a new public service announcement (PSA) program that donates billboard space to non-profit charitable organizations.
The sole purpose of Hometown Horton is to give back to the communities where Horton employees work and live by donating billboard space to local charities that are equally committed to giving back to the community.
As a McWhorter Capital Partners company, Horton Outdoor is committed to the mission of “Live fully. Give generously.”
To be eligible for Hometown Horton, organizations must meet the following requirements:
Must be non-profit, charitable, or civic in nature.
Support the local community in which the organization is located.
Must communicate a message that is not commercial, political, or editorial in nature.
All potential public service announcements must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the desired run date. Ad spaces are pro-bono. If requested, there is a $50 design fee to put together a design. Ads will be placed on spaces that are not currently in use, and will run as long as the space is available. Maximum time limit for one organization slot is one flight, or four weeks.
Currently Hometown Horton is available to non-profit organizations in Rockmart, but also the surrounding area including Calhoun, Cartersville, Cave Spring, Chatsworth, Dallas, Emerson, Rome and White.