Mattie Roberta Wideman Sears, 73, of Commerce, died Sunday, May 18, 2008.
She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Selma Wideman and was a homemaker. Mrs. Sears was preceded in death by her husband, Dwayne Sears; a daughter, Kathy Sears; brothers, Ralph Wideman, Jim Frank Wideman; and sisters, Maude Wideman Dallas and Cleo Wideman Brewer.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Ava Sears, Allardt, Tenn., Jerry and Karen Sears, Carnesville, and Phillips Sears, Commerce; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Brent Jennings, Greenwood, S.C., Eva and Jerry Peek and Tina Sears, all of Commerce, Tammie and Tommy Pinnell, Lula; brothers, Thomas Wideman and Mason Wideman, both of McCormick, S.C.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Oliver and David Carithers officiating. Burial was in the Grove Level Baptist Church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Charlie Smith
Charlie Ellington Smith, 83, of Baldwin, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at a private care facility, following an extended illness.
He was born in Pickens County, S.C., on August 15, 1924, the son of the late George Earl and Mary Elizabeth Anderson Smith. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. He served his community faithfully in law enforcement, having retired as Chief of Police with the Demorest Police Department and formerly served in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Cornelia Police Department. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Tench Smith; brothers, George Earl Smith Jr., Raymond Smith, Walter Smith; and sisters, Sadie and Annie Nations.
Survivors include daughters, Sandra and Billy Joe Barrett, Hollingsworth, Phyllis Smith and special friend, Steve Sosby, Toccoa, Wanda and Phil Perry, Cornelia, Denise and Steve Holland, Hollingsworth; sister, Rachel Davis, Gastonia, N.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Smith and Larry Whitfield officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Pickens County, S.C., on August 15, 1924, the son of the late George Earl and Mary Elizabeth Anderson Smith. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. He served his community faithfully in law enforcement, having retired as Chief of Police with the Demorest Police Department and formerly served in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Cornelia Police Department. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Tench Smith; brothers, George Earl Smith Jr., Raymond Smith, Walter Smith; and sisters, Sadie and Annie Nations.
Survivors include daughters, Sandra and Billy Joe Barrett, Hollingsworth, Phyllis Smith and special friend, Steve Sosby, Toccoa, Wanda and Phil Perry, Cornelia, Denise and Steve Holland, Hollingsworth; sister, Rachel Davis, Gastonia, N.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Smith and Larry Whitfield officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Blanche Kinney
Blanche Underwood Kinney, 72, of Pendergrass, died Monday, May 19, 2008.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Stella Mae Culpepper Underwood.
She was a retired secretary with the Georgia-Tennessee Supply Company after 32 years of service; and was a former Employee of the Year with Gainesville College.
She was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and also attended Talmo Baptist Church and the Flea Market Church. Mrs. Kinney was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Underwood, Jimmy Underwood; and a nephew, Greg Beck.
She was a loving mother to her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She sought people to minister to and served as a volunteer with the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Association for many years, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Clelle Kinney, Pendergrass; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and John Cody, Jefferson; sister and special friend, Shirley Channell and Otis Childs, Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Linda Underwood and Charles and Jan Underwood, all of Talmo, Harry and Sheila Underwood, Pendergrass; nieces and nephews, Joy Godfrey, Kathy Underwood, Julie Moore, John Underwood, Dawn Cody, Scott Cody, Judy Pearson, Jennifer Underwood and Todd Underwood.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Thomas Doster, Joe Hardy, and Dr. Mark Spence officiating. Burial was in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Underwood, Harry Underwood, Charles Underwood, James Deaton, Radford Murphy and Lloyd Craven.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, Ga. 30502, or the Johnnie’s Hill Lodge, 2444 Mountain Creek Church Rd., Pendergrass, Ga. 30567.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Stella Mae Culpepper Underwood.
She was a retired secretary with the Georgia-Tennessee Supply Company after 32 years of service; and was a former Employee of the Year with Gainesville College.
She was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and also attended Talmo Baptist Church and the Flea Market Church. Mrs. Kinney was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Underwood, Jimmy Underwood; and a nephew, Greg Beck.
She was a loving mother to her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She sought people to minister to and served as a volunteer with the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Association for many years, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Clelle Kinney, Pendergrass; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and John Cody, Jefferson; sister and special friend, Shirley Channell and Otis Childs, Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Linda Underwood and Charles and Jan Underwood, all of Talmo, Harry and Sheila Underwood, Pendergrass; nieces and nephews, Joy Godfrey, Kathy Underwood, Julie Moore, John Underwood, Dawn Cody, Scott Cody, Judy Pearson, Jennifer Underwood and Todd Underwood.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Thomas Doster, Joe Hardy, and Dr. Mark Spence officiating. Burial was in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Underwood, Harry Underwood, Charles Underwood, James Deaton, Radford Murphy and Lloyd Craven.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, Ga. 30502, or the Johnnie’s Hill Lodge, 2444 Mountain Creek Church Rd., Pendergrass, Ga. 30567.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Judy Pafford
Judy Bradberry Pafford, 63, of Commerce, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Connie W. and Pauline Hogan Bradberry. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was employed as an assistant manager in sales at the Lodge Cast Iron.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Pafford, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Rhett and Jessica Childers, Commerce, Travis and Donna Childers, Bogart; daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Robert Faulkner, Statham; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Bradberry, Nicholson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donald Clark officiating. Burial was at Union Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, Ga. 30622.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Connie W. and Pauline Hogan Bradberry. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was employed as an assistant manager in sales at the Lodge Cast Iron.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Pafford, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Rhett and Jessica Childers, Commerce, Travis and Donna Childers, Bogart; daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Robert Faulkner, Statham; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Bradberry, Nicholson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donald Clark officiating. Burial was at Union Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, Ga. 30622.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Linda Phillips
Linda Phillips, 66, of Braselton, died Saturday, May 17, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Eva Fagen Gunter. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church and had worked in the meat department of Big Star Grocery before retiring.
Survivors include a son, Ricky Martin, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Robby and Ron Goss, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Cindy Martin, Monroe; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Page, Jefferson; and brothers, Donald and Terrell Gunter, both of Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Terry Page, Johnny Knight and Ed Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Eva Fagen Gunter. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church and had worked in the meat department of Big Star Grocery before retiring.
Survivors include a son, Ricky Martin, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Robby and Ron Goss, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Cindy Martin, Monroe; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Page, Jefferson; and brothers, Donald and Terrell Gunter, both of Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Terry Page, Johnny Knight and Ed Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie Casper
Bonnie Ruth Casper, 66, of Winder, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.
She was born in Gwinnett County, and was the daughter of the late James T. and Sarah Stancil Boggs. She was Christian and was a member of the Winder Pilot Club and the Red Hatters. She had been employed by Winder Finance. Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Casper Jr.; and a brother, Donald Boggs.
Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Larry Lewis, Winder, and Cathy Boggs, Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Dee Dillon officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Gwinnett County, and was the daughter of the late James T. and Sarah Stancil Boggs. She was Christian and was a member of the Winder Pilot Club and the Red Hatters. She had been employed by Winder Finance. Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Casper Jr.; and a brother, Donald Boggs.
Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Larry Lewis, Winder, and Cathy Boggs, Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Dee Dillon officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Jolly
James M. “Jim” Jolly, 70, of Jefferson, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.
He was Jehovah’s Witness, was a master brick mason, avid motorcyclist, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Vicki Jolly, Jefferson; son, James D. Jolly, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mark Miller, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Penny Jolly, Hoschton; grandson, Seth Miller; and granddaughter, Samantha Miller.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Braselton with Elder Joe Scibetta Sr. officiating.
Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He was Jehovah’s Witness, was a master brick mason, avid motorcyclist, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Vicki Jolly, Jefferson; son, James D. Jolly, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mark Miller, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Penny Jolly, Hoschton; grandson, Seth Miller; and granddaughter, Samantha Miller.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Braselton with Elder Joe Scibetta Sr. officiating.
Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Toppie’ Hamilton
Juanita “Toppie” Hamilton, 83, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ada F. Sumner Bramlett. She was a member of The First Alliance Church of Atlanta, and was a retired hairdresser. Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders W. Hamilton.
Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Burgess, Auburn, Phyllis Bowens, Betty and Jack Hazan, all of Hoschton; two nieces; two nephews; two great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and one great-great-niece.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at The Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta with the Rev. Kevin Goins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ada F. Sumner Bramlett. She was a member of The First Alliance Church of Atlanta, and was a retired hairdresser. Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders W. Hamilton.
Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Burgess, Auburn, Phyllis Bowens, Betty and Jack Hazan, all of Hoschton; two nieces; two nephews; two great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and one great-great-niece.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at The Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta with the Rev. Kevin Goins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Connie Wilbanks
Connie Lea Wilbanks, 54, of Braselton, died Monday, May 12, 2008.
Born in Mecklenberg County, N.C., she was the daughter of Marjorie Thompson Hulsey of Braselton and the late John Paul Hulsey Jr. She worked several years as a clerical worker and was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church of Flowery Branch. She was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, John Wilbanks Jr., Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Turner and Shanna Wilbanks, both of Braselton, Lisa and Scott Grant, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Cindy Wilbanks, Braselton; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Trudy Hulsey III, Jerry and Sue Ellen Hulsey, all of Braselton, Jeff Hulsey, Buford; grandchildren, Daniel, McNeely and Chadler Wilbanks.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at the New Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be John Ford, Kane Davis, Andy Wilbanks, Dewey Johnson, Keith Hayes, Shane Hulsey and Rodney Davis.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Mecklenberg County, N.C., she was the daughter of Marjorie Thompson Hulsey of Braselton and the late John Paul Hulsey Jr. She worked several years as a clerical worker and was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church of Flowery Branch. She was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, John Wilbanks Jr., Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Turner and Shanna Wilbanks, both of Braselton, Lisa and Scott Grant, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Cindy Wilbanks, Braselton; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Trudy Hulsey III, Jerry and Sue Ellen Hulsey, all of Braselton, Jeff Hulsey, Buford; grandchildren, Daniel, McNeely and Chadler Wilbanks.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at the New Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be John Ford, Kane Davis, Andy Wilbanks, Dewey Johnson, Keith Hayes, Shane Hulsey and Rodney Davis.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Williamson
Wilma Hix Williamson, 93, of Commerce, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Bolton Hix. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Ms. Williamson was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Williamson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Eleanor Williamson, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Ronnie Ray, Commerce; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Julie and David Trejo, Rome, Mollie and Mark Brower, Kailua, Hawaii, and Lauren and Jonathan Milford, Commerce; great-grandchildren, Addie Grace and Darrell Trejo, both of Rome.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m., at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry James, Verlin Reece and Grady Jordan officiating. Burial will be in the Williamson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Berea Baptist Church or the Berea Baptist Church Community Center, c/o Shirley Stephenson, 545 A.C. Smith Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Bolton Hix. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Ms. Williamson was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Williamson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Eleanor Williamson, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Ronnie Ray, Commerce; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Julie and David Trejo, Rome, Mollie and Mark Brower, Kailua, Hawaii, and Lauren and Jonathan Milford, Commerce; great-grandchildren, Addie Grace and Darrell Trejo, both of Rome.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m., at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry James, Verlin Reece and Grady Jordan officiating. Burial will be in the Williamson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Berea Baptist Church or the Berea Baptist Church Community Center, c/o Shirley Stephenson, 545 A.C. Smith Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Fri, 21.11.2008 11:15
This was a nice and sweet aunt she will be missed by all.
Fri, 21.11.2008 00:52
Gene - I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. You two were such a great example of wh [...]
Wed, 19.11.2008 10:54
Every Good Tree Joy, sing together of many generations Any man or woman that believeth No [...]
Tue, 18.11.2008 14:55
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Rucker and Family. I just found out today (18th). I'll be in touch.