Paul H. Bembry, age 41, of Jasper, FL. passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia following an extended illness. The Hamilton County native and lifelong resident worked as a correctional officer at Hamilton County Correctional Institute as long as his health permitted. Paul attended Bible Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Macy and Maranda Bembry, both of Jasper; his parents, Donald and Ann Bembry of Jasper; one sister, Donna Turnier of Pottsville, PA; and three nieces, Samantha Lucas, Demi Turnier and Davie Ann Turnier.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Redman officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper.