Idolene Margaret Rankine, 64, of Maysville, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, following an extended illness.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Rankine Sr., Maysville; son, Robert Rankine Jr., Maysville; brothers, David Stevson, Tustin Ranch, Calif., and Harold Stevson, Greenville, N.C.; sisters, Pamela Barbato, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Jacqueline Tauriello, McKees Rock, Pa.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Gregory Huggins Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 1, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. and Wednesday, July 2, from noon until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from June, 2008
Dr. Joseph Minish
Dr. Joseph Albert Minish, 84, of Commerce, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Madison County on Christmas day, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Hix Minish. He practiced dentistry in Commerce for 32 years and served as mayor of Commerce for over a decade. Following retirement from his dental practice, he established and managed Jackson County Realty for nearly 30 years. A pillar in the Commerce community, Dr. Minish was a Mason, a Shriner, and served on the Regions Bank Board of Directors. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and in the Georgia State Senate.
He was a lifetime member of Erastus Christian Church in Madison County, serving as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, and board member. He received a 16 year perfect attendance pin the last Sunday he attended church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Nelson Minish; daughters and sons-in-law, Sadie and Roger Beauchamp, Elizabeth and Greg Cunningham and Lee and Billy Myers; grandchildren, Joel and Stacey Beauchamp; and a sister, Hazel Benton.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, at Erastus Christian Church in Madison County with the Revs. Billy Glosson and Carl Beckman officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Erastus Christian Church Building Fund, 2050 Neese-Commerce Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on Christmas day, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Hix Minish. He practiced dentistry in Commerce for 32 years and served as mayor of Commerce for over a decade. Following retirement from his dental practice, he established and managed Jackson County Realty for nearly 30 years. A pillar in the Commerce community, Dr. Minish was a Mason, a Shriner, and served on the Regions Bank Board of Directors. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and in the Georgia State Senate.
He was a lifetime member of Erastus Christian Church in Madison County, serving as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, and board member. He received a 16 year perfect attendance pin the last Sunday he attended church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Nelson Minish; daughters and sons-in-law, Sadie and Roger Beauchamp, Elizabeth and Greg Cunningham and Lee and Billy Myers; grandchildren, Joel and Stacey Beauchamp; and a sister, Hazel Benton.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, at Erastus Christian Church in Madison County with the Revs. Billy Glosson and Carl Beckman officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Erastus Christian Church Building Fund, 2050 Neese-Commerce Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Tom’ Owensby
James Thomas “Tom” Owensby Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Lane Owensby, Bobby and Anne Owensby, all of Nicholson, Billy and Deborah Owensby, Colbert; brother, Bernice Owensby, Commerce; sister, Kate Lacey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and David Harbin officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Lane Owensby, Bobby and Anne Owensby, all of Nicholson, Billy and Deborah Owensby, Colbert; brother, Bernice Owensby, Commerce; sister, Kate Lacey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and David Harbin officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Pop Bates’
Wilbur “Pop Bates” Bates, 91, of Lula, died Monday, June 16, 2008.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth “Bell” Bates and was Baptist. He was a poultry farmer in his early years and later retired from Gainesville Mill. He loved to spend free time with his family, going fishing, and working in his garden, loved ones stated. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, J.B., Cliff and Benny Bates; sisters, Mary Lois Hart and Ethel Poole; a son, Michael Bates; and great-grandson, James Carlton Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Viola Baugh Bates, Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Otis Grindle and Betty Ann and Junior Campbell, all of Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Carlton Bates and Ellen Bates, Billy and Romona Bates, all of Lula; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, at Whitehall Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Baugh officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth “Bell” Bates and was Baptist. He was a poultry farmer in his early years and later retired from Gainesville Mill. He loved to spend free time with his family, going fishing, and working in his garden, loved ones stated. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, J.B., Cliff and Benny Bates; sisters, Mary Lois Hart and Ethel Poole; a son, Michael Bates; and great-grandson, James Carlton Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Viola Baugh Bates, Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Otis Grindle and Betty Ann and Junior Campbell, all of Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Carlton Bates and Ellen Bates, Billy and Romona Bates, all of Lula; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, at Whitehall Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Baugh officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Mitchell Gailey
Mitchell Wiley Gailey, 67, of Alto, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Habersham County on September 19, 1940, the son of the late Everett and Elnora Gailey. He was a member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church and was retired from the DOT engineering department with 34 years of service. He also served on the Baldwin City Council for 10 years. Mr. Gailey was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gailey.
He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed gardening and fellowshipping with friends at The Steak House in Baldwin, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Edith Gailey, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris Gailey, Lubbock, Texas, Dean and Beverly Smith, Alto, Mike and Kathy Reed, Hartselle, Ala.; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Joe Irvin and Kim and Reggie Hulsey, all of Mt. Airy, Tammy and Andy Poole, Gillsville; sister-in-law, Ruby Youngblood Gailey, Cleveland; uncles and spouses, Horace and Pat Bennett and “C.D.” and Bert Bennett, all of Alto; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; aunt, Lillian Pritchett, Alto; and special cousins, Ronnie and Ann Pritchett, Alto.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley and Billy Harris officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Walter Singletary officiating.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Habersham County on September 19, 1940, the son of the late Everett and Elnora Gailey. He was a member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church and was retired from the DOT engineering department with 34 years of service. He also served on the Baldwin City Council for 10 years. Mr. Gailey was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gailey.
He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed gardening and fellowshipping with friends at The Steak House in Baldwin, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Edith Gailey, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris Gailey, Lubbock, Texas, Dean and Beverly Smith, Alto, Mike and Kathy Reed, Hartselle, Ala.; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Joe Irvin and Kim and Reggie Hulsey, all of Mt. Airy, Tammy and Andy Poole, Gillsville; sister-in-law, Ruby Youngblood Gailey, Cleveland; uncles and spouses, Horace and Pat Bennett and “C.D.” and Bert Bennett, all of Alto; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; aunt, Lillian Pritchett, Alto; and special cousins, Ronnie and Ann Pritchett, Alto.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley and Billy Harris officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Walter Singletary officiating.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Paul James
Paul James, of Clarkesville, died peacefully at Gateway Health in Cleveland, surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was a native of Clarkesville and was retired from Habersham Mill, where he worked in the carding department. Mr. James was preceded in death by brothers, Jesse Harold James, Fred James, Bill James, Edwin James and John James. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 53 loving years, Martha Nell Chambers James, Clarkesville; a son, Charles Newton James, Clarkesville; sisters, Grace Grogan, Braselton, and Pat Patterson, Gillsville; niece, Helen Seabolt, Clarkesville; and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Charles Morrison and Marvin Beasley officiating Burial was at Alley’s Chapel.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was a native of Clarkesville and was retired from Habersham Mill, where he worked in the carding department. Mr. James was preceded in death by brothers, Jesse Harold James, Fred James, Bill James, Edwin James and John James. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 53 loving years, Martha Nell Chambers James, Clarkesville; a son, Charles Newton James, Clarkesville; sisters, Grace Grogan, Braselton, and Pat Patterson, Gillsville; niece, Helen Seabolt, Clarkesville; and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Charles Morrison and Marvin Beasley officiating Burial was at Alley’s Chapel.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Patrick
Robert T. Patrick, 57, of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 17, at his residence.
He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late John William and Willie Mae Payne Patrick. Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Cochran; and a brother, Billy Joe Patrick.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Turpin Patrick; daughters, Tabitha Turpin, Heather Stockton and April Patrick, all of Nicholson; sons, Daniel Turpin, Danielsville, Robert Turpin, Unadilla, and Matthew Stockton, Nicholson; sisters, Johnnie Sue Hill, Commerce, Annie Rae Cartledge, Nicholson; brothers, Roy Patrick, Edward Patrick, Waymon Patrick, Roger Patrick and David Patrick, all of Commerce, Alfred Patrick, Maysville; grandchildren, Kayla Bagwell, Toni Shelnutt, Jordan Whitehead, Bryanna Turpin, Justin Lytle, Chelsey Kitchens, Nickolas Stockton and Stephen Stockton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Herbert and Eddie Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late John William and Willie Mae Payne Patrick. Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Cochran; and a brother, Billy Joe Patrick.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Turpin Patrick; daughters, Tabitha Turpin, Heather Stockton and April Patrick, all of Nicholson; sons, Daniel Turpin, Danielsville, Robert Turpin, Unadilla, and Matthew Stockton, Nicholson; sisters, Johnnie Sue Hill, Commerce, Annie Rae Cartledge, Nicholson; brothers, Roy Patrick, Edward Patrick, Waymon Patrick, Roger Patrick and David Patrick, all of Commerce, Alfred Patrick, Maysville; grandchildren, Kayla Bagwell, Toni Shelnutt, Jordan Whitehead, Bryanna Turpin, Justin Lytle, Chelsey Kitchens, Nickolas Stockton and Stephen Stockton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Herbert and Eddie Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Hull
Barbara Ann Hull, 69, of Baldwin, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at her residence.
She was born on August 10, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest Wayne and Dorothy Lucille Souslan Johnson and was a member of the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and was formerly the manager of the women’s department of K-Mart, was also formerly employed with the Helendorf Inn, Morrison’s Cafeteria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Davis Brothers’ Cafeteria and S & S Cafeteria.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip N. Hull, Baldwin; daughters and sons-in-law, Cherrie Ann and Charles Bergandi, Chippewa Falls, Wisc., Carrie Marie and John Sheehan, Lawrenceville; sister, Ellen Mae Johnson Mann, Ft. Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Ryan Porter and Catherine Marie Sheehan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville with the Rev. Lisa Graves officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on August 10, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest Wayne and Dorothy Lucille Souslan Johnson and was a member of the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and was formerly the manager of the women’s department of K-Mart, was also formerly employed with the Helendorf Inn, Morrison’s Cafeteria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Davis Brothers’ Cafeteria and S & S Cafeteria.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip N. Hull, Baldwin; daughters and sons-in-law, Cherrie Ann and Charles Bergandi, Chippewa Falls, Wisc., Carrie Marie and John Sheehan, Lawrenceville; sister, Ellen Mae Johnson Mann, Ft. Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Ryan Porter and Catherine Marie Sheehan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville with the Rev. Lisa Graves officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Myra McFarlin
Myra Elizabeth McFarlin, 85, of Toccoa, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa.
She was born on December 5, 1922, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Beulah Caudell McFarlin. She was a retired teacher, having taught in the Franklin, Jackson and Stephens County school systems and was a member of the Union Ground Christian Church. Mrs. McFarlin was preceded in death by a brother, Woodson L. McFarlin Sr.
Survivors include a sister, Agatha Payne, Homer; two nephews; and a niece.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
B.D. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on December 5, 1922, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Beulah Caudell McFarlin. She was a retired teacher, having taught in the Franklin, Jackson and Stephens County school systems and was a member of the Union Ground Christian Church. Mrs. McFarlin was preceded in death by a brother, Woodson L. McFarlin Sr.
Survivors include a sister, Agatha Payne, Homer; two nephews; and a niece.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
B.D. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Gordon
Mary Elizabeth Rice Gordon, 90, of Mt. Airy, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at a private care facility.
She was born on June 17, 1917, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Judge and Addie Kessler Rice. She was a retired seamstress from Cluette Peabody Company, a manufacturer of Arrow shirts. She was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in the Lakewood Community in Atlanta, and was currently a member of Hazel Creek Baptist. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Gordon; a sister, Dede Hanley; and brothers, James, Johnny and Frank Willis Rice.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth E. and Cheryl Gordon, Demorest; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Roy Dale, Lula, Avis and Jeff Jefferys, Stockbridge; brother and sister-in-law, Carmon and Nettie Rice, Loganville; grandchildren and spouses, Geri and Craig Kenner, Kevin and Melanie Gordon and Steve and Nicole Gordon; and great-grandchildren, Katie, Josh, James, Dana, Paul, Chandler, Meagan and Cole.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Trent Smith and Billy Burrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on June 17, 1917, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Judge and Addie Kessler Rice. She was a retired seamstress from Cluette Peabody Company, a manufacturer of Arrow shirts. She was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in the Lakewood Community in Atlanta, and was currently a member of Hazel Creek Baptist. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Gordon; a sister, Dede Hanley; and brothers, James, Johnny and Frank Willis Rice.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth E. and Cheryl Gordon, Demorest; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Roy Dale, Lula, Avis and Jeff Jefferys, Stockbridge; brother and sister-in-law, Carmon and Nettie Rice, Loganville; grandchildren and spouses, Geri and Craig Kenner, Kevin and Melanie Gordon and Steve and Nicole Gordon; and great-grandchildren, Katie, Josh, James, Dana, Paul, Chandler, Meagan and Cole.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Trent Smith and Billy Burrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.
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