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Ashen "Bo Dilly" Stephens Sr.

Ashen Stephens Obituary

Ashen "Bo Dilly" Stephens, Sr. -DRY BRANCH - Ashen "Bo Dilly" Stephens, Sr., 87, returned to his Maker on Monday, January 14, 2008 at his residence. -Brother Stephens was born September 3, 1920, in Twiggs County, Georgia, to the late Charlie Stephens and Lula Brunswick. He served in the United States Army in World War II, attained a rank of Staff Sergeant and received an honorable discharge. Brother Stephens retired after 30 years of employment at General Steel. He completed two years of agricultural training and became an entrepreneurial farmer. Brother Stephens was a faithful member of Omarion Baptist Church. In his senior years, he exhibited a quiet, peaceful spirit. -Brother Ashen Stephens is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Cora Mae Stephens. One of his sons preceded him in death, John W. Stephens (Winnie of Dry Branch, Georgia). Surviving children are Robert Brown-Stephens (Bessie of Fort Valley, Georgia), Ashen Stephens, II (Rosalyn of McDonald, Ohio), Jimmy Stephens (Mary Ann of Macon, Georgia), James Stephens and Raymond Stephens of Macon, Georgia, Rev. Wade Stephens (Vaness of Macon, Georgia), Freddie Stephens (Selma of Lizella, Georgia), Eugene Stephens (Peronica of Atlanta, Georgia), Kevin Stephens (Patricia of Atlanta, Georgia), Lester Stephens (Frankie of Dry Branch, Georgia), Carl Stephens and Benjamin Stephens of Dry Branch, Georgia, Lafayette Stephens of Gray, Georgia, Mary Stephens-Ferris of Detroit, Michigan, Gladys Stephens-Aaron (Cain of Macedonia, Ohio), Ruthie Stephens Yarbrough of East Cleveland, Ohio, Jestine "Tina" Stephens Dennard (Jerry of Macon, Georgia), Darlene Stephens Crawford (Harold of Macon, Georgia). The legacy still lives through the life of Brother Ashen Stephens' nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, sisters, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. -We extend a heartfelt thank you to Jeanie M. Stephens, Shirley Brandful, Charlotte Stephens, Ruby Stephens, Keisha Womack, Josephine Stephens and the Hospice staff. -The family will greet friends and loved ones at Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The homegoing service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Unionville Baptist Church, 3837 Houston Avenue, Macon, Georgia. The interment will be in the Omarion Baptist Church Cemetery in Dry Branch, Georgia. The family may be contacted at the residence at 801 Alton V. White Blvd., Dry Branch, Georgia. -Bentley & Sons, Macon. Ashen Stephens

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Published by The Telegraph from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2008.

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Rev & Mrs James V Jordan

January 28, 2008

To: Mrs Ruthie Yarbrough & Family
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.
With Sincere Sympathy,

Gladys X Marcus

January 26, 2008

To the Stephen family - We are so sorry for your loss, and hope you will remember the good times, and will praise almighty God, for you had your father a long time.Gladys and the other Marcus' family members

Mack Glover

January 26, 2008

Justine and all,

It has been said that ones passing may seem sudden but it is in the plan. May the plan include love, hope and peace for you and yours.

Mack

Evelyn J Anderson

January 24, 2008

Ruthie, I am so very sadden to hear of the loss of both your parents. I pray that the sweet Holy Spirit will continue to live in you. You are a beacon of light to all you meet.God bless!

Donald & Tarcia Williams & Family

January 24, 2008

To the Family;
We would like to send our condolences at this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers. May the love of God give you strength.

Rhonda Lynn Jones

January 23, 2008

Death is only a larger kind of going abroad. With sympathy.

Samuel & Helen King Dennard

January 23, 2008

Benjamin, Carl and Family
WE are sorry to hear about your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, during this time of sorrow.Trust God to provide strength and comfort to you and your family.

W T PURNELL,Jr.

January 22, 2008

Benjamin and Family,

Our heart/prayers goes out to you and your family at this time and I hope that the memories of your Mom and Dad are apart of what will help you to get through this. Trust God and all will be well with you.

W.T. Purnell, Jr.
Madison Alabama
256-714-1904/256-313-3384 (W)

Bless your Life Through Prayer Conditioning. (Purnell and Family).

January 21, 2008

To the Stephens Family: I didn't know Mr. Stephens personally, but I express my deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Tonya, Jay, Janae Bryant

January 21, 2008

To Wade and Family may you find peace and comfort in God's word. May God continue to bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Lynn Clark

January 21, 2008

Freddie - I was so sorry to hear about your parents - I lost both of mine several years ago and it really leaves a "hole" in your heart. However, you know they are both together now in Heaven and are happy there - probably hanging out with Jay! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless - Lynn Clark PS My computer is down so I used yours at work.

Wendy Wilson

January 21, 2008

Lafayette and family,

Lifting you up in prayer especially during this sorrowful time. May God provide you strength and comfort.

Trunell Powell

January 21, 2008

Carl Stephen and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Take care and may God always bless you.
The Harris family
(Macon/Jeffersonville Ga)

Eddie B.,Jasper & family, Aldric & Family Harris

January 19, 2008

Min.Stephens, Mrs. Stephens and Family
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you at these moments of bereavement. Remember God is our strength.

KEVIN &SUSAN ASKEW

January 19, 2008

TO THE STEPHENS FAMILY.GOD WILL SEE US THREW.MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP US ALL AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Georgetta Gibson

January 19, 2008

My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time. May God bless you and give you the strength and peace you need.

Shereko Thrasher

January 19, 2008

Rev Stephens and family, I want to say that I am truly sorry for you and your family's loss. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers. Take care and may God almighty bless you.

Love,

Mario, Shereko, Deesia, and Malachi

jonathan( honeybun) & avis willis

January 19, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Vanette Saulsberry- Harris (DeDe and Bobby Jr.)

January 19, 2008

To Minister Wade Stephens and Family
It is funny how life comes full circle, it has been about 32 years ago when i first meet your father(he and my childrens father were friends, they both worked for general steel at the time )and only knew him as "bo dilly" and i knew him as mr, bo dilly the man from jeffersonville with all those children, he would speak when spoken to, a quite yet kind man, now i know why Minister Stephens is the way he is. he has left a rich legacy for his family. GOD is going to see you through this test of your faith. BE Encouraged, we are praying your strenght in the LORD.

elnora zeigler

January 19, 2008

to the stephens family may you find comfort in knowing that warm thoughts and sympathy are with you.robert and elnora zeigler

essie stephens

January 18, 2008

to the stephens family.may it comfort you to know that the throught and prayers of other are with you.james and essie stephens

Geraldine Paul-Poole

January 18, 2008

Lafayette,
He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3

Geraldine Paul-Poole

January 18, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Pastor Claudie Williams Jr. & members of Rome M.B. Church

January 18, 2008

Our hearts go out to you Sis. Gladys Aaron and the Stephens family at this time of such great losses. May the God of the Bible be a present help.

Cathy Brooks

January 18, 2008

Wade and Vanessa,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God be with you.
Cathy Brooks and Nina Graham

Richard & Annie Lois Plummer

January 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marvella Ivery

January 18, 2008

May the Lord comfort and strengthen the family and friends of Ashen Stephens, Sr. at this difficult time.

Debbie Hay

January 18, 2008

Fred and Family,
I can't imagine the heartache you're experiencing right now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

All My Love,
Debbie Hay

Randy Sheppard

January 18, 2008

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May God bless you and keep you.

Lisa Andrews

January 18, 2008

FRED, SELMA, MIKE, JUSTIN & FAMILY

You are all in our hearts & Prayers. May god bless & always keep you!

raven kind

January 18, 2008

olivia we are sorry to hear of the loss of your grandparents. we love you. nbbc usher board & junior chior.

linda eason

January 18, 2008

may god be with the stephens family during your hour of bereavement. nbbc family

Janice & Al Stewart

January 18, 2008

Lafayette and Family, Please accept our sympathy. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Leon & Jan Dyson

January 18, 2008

Fred & Selma,
We are so sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.

Laura B. Gallemore

January 18, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gene Jackson

January 18, 2008

Lafayette,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss.

January 18, 2008

Minister Stephens & Family,
Just a note to let you know that Geraldine, Jaime and I have you and your family in prayer. Know that our Savior and LORD is crying with you, but also available to give you strength during this your time of lost. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Yours in the Common Tribulation,
The Vaughn Family
(Pastor, Geraldine & Jaime)

Dollie H. Lynn

January 18, 2008

The Stephens Family,
May the beautiful memories and the love of God and friends comfort and strengthen you during your time of sorrow.

Sandra Parker-Stanley

January 18, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aaron Family

January 18, 2008

To the family; our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ayanna & Arin Matthews and family(on the behalf of EJ Aaron and family)

Mona "Lisa" Curry

January 18, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Clay Fordham

January 18, 2008

Freddie and Lafayette
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clay Fordham

MARY BANKS

January 17, 2008

SORRY TO KNOW THAT MR BO DILLY HAS PASSED.I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Mildred Booze

January 17, 2008

To the Stephens family. May the lord comfort you in you time of bereavement. Mr Bo Dilly can now rest.

Julie Williams

January 17, 2008

Darlene, Ben, and the rest know that your lost is my lost. May God keep you all strong and together in faith.

Jolanda Young

January 17, 2008

To Gibran & family: Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers our with you all.

Ayanna Matthews

January 17, 2008

To the Stephens family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Ayanna and Arin Matthews & the EJ Aaron Family

Charlie Stephens' Children, Grandchildren, & Great Grandchildren Willie Stephens, Sr. & Family

January 17, 2008

May God Bless and be with our family in the time of need! Stay Strong and our thoughts & prayers are with you all!

Rev. Frank & Ruby Glover, Jr.

January 17, 2008

With deepest sympathy to the Stephens family...

Lynn Eason

January 17, 2008

I'm sorry to hear of your lost.He will be missed.I know that he was a good husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.May God bless the family.

Macon, Atlanta, Boston Stephens

January 17, 2008

To our Family at this time of sorrow may god bless each and everyone at this time. From Charlie Stephens Children and Grandchildren.

Calvin & Beverly Carswell

January 17, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Snow

January 17, 2008

Freddie...so sorry to hear of your loss. Kept strong and I hope your Mother recovers as well.

Jenifer Brooks

January 17, 2008

Freddie and Selma, you are in our thoughts and prayers; Much Love Neil, Jenifer and Kris

January 17, 2008

Rev. Stephens, Ms. Stephens, and the entire Stephens Family: You have our love, support, prayers, and thoughts during this bitter-sweet moment.

We love you,
The Kelley Family
Lee, Kary, Harold, Ursula, Karen, Joshua, & Zion

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