Area Deaths - Dec. 25, 2013

Ms. Barbara Eskew-Kennedy, age 77, of Stockbridge, GA passed away December 21, 2013. Barbara was born in Cleveland County, NC the daughter of the late Roy and Essie Mae Wood Hall. Barbara's pride and joy were her eight boys and their families who she enjoyed cooking for and having family gatherings. She enjoyed yard sales, thrift shops, and bird watching. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Roy Eskew. Survivors are her sons and their spouses, Paul Eskew (Loretta) of Monticello, Lee Eskew (Kimberly) of Jackson, Bobby Eskew (Cathy) of Stockbridge, Clell Eskew (Dee) of Covington, John Eskew (Becky) of McDonough, Clay Kennedy (Linda) of Locust Grove and Matt Kennedy of Stockbridge; 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Hazel Walls, Joyce Thomas, Marilyn Gann, Ricky Lewis, James Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Barbara will be Friday, December 27, 2013 - 11:00 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. J. A. Patterson and Rev. Zack Nipper officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home - McDonough 770-9014-8833 haistenfunerals.com

Mrs. Inge Leiselotte Buchner Edge, age 84, of Griffin, GA passed away December 19, 2013. Mrs. 2 Edge was born in Bad Homburg, Germany the daughter of the late Georg and Greta Buchner. She worked most of her working career as a store manager for J. C. Penney. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, walking and the fall of the year was her favorite season because of how colorful it was. Survivors are her children, Bettina and Christopher Edge of Griffin; grandchildren, Matthew Caudell of Griffin and Rachel Hock of Valdosta (Matthew); great grandchildren, Kathryn and Ashton Hock of Valdosta; brother, Klaus Buchner of Germany. A grave side service for Mrs. Edge will be Monday, December 23, 2013 1:00 PM at Griffin memorial Park in Griffin with Matthew Caudell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6 8:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com