Madison County

Nellie Ruth Greene, 78, of Hull, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Monroe and Mattie Queen Casey. She was a homemaker and had been a lifetime resident of Madison County. Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hubert Greene; and children, Joyce Nalley, Charles Greene, Deborah Greene and David Greene.

Survivors include daughters, Jonell Bryant, Ginger Cullison and Eva Cowart, all of Hull, and Peggy Weaver, Danielsville; sons, Henry Greene, Mississippi, Ed Greene, Madison County, and Bobby Greene, Hull; and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with Sister Janice Loggins officiating. She was cremated following the services.

Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.

Tommy O’Kelley, 59, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, following complications from a form of stroke known as “Locked-In” syndrome.

Born in Caburrus County, N.C., on February 5, 1949, he was the son of Susie Mann O’Kelley of Clarkesville and the late Ralph T. O’Kelley. He attended Clarkesville Church of God. Mr. O’Kelley was preceded in death by uncles, Huell B. O’Kelley and James Pearson; uncle and aunt, Ray and Betty O’Kelley; and cousins, Jim Mann and Patsy Farmer.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on automobiles, being outdoors, and spending time with his beloved dog, Sparky, loved ones stated.

Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Ricky Pruitt, Clarkesville; niece, Ashley N. Pruitt, Clarkesville; aunts, Mary Pearson, Conyers, Agnes O’Kelley, Valdosta, and Barbara O’Kelley, Danielsville; numerous cousins; special friends, Ricky and Sonya Franks, Hiawassee; and a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Cashion and the Rev. Furman Lewis officiating. Entombment was in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.

Lucius Eugene Moon, 74, of Comer, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

He was born in Elbert County, the son of the late Rannie Roy and Fannie Lee Medlock Moon and was Baptist. He was preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Harry Moon; and sisters, Frances Moon, Peggy Roberts, Aurice Baugh and Doris Martin. Mr. Moon was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include daughters, Sara Autry, Mary Autry, Bobbie Goss and Emma Bowers, all of Danielsville; sons, Leon Moon, Augusta, and Wayne Moon, Royston; brothers, Donald Moon, Carlton, and Clayton Moon, Byron; sister, Glenda Seigler, Comer; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.

Julia Ann Spooner Pattison, 51, of Rantz, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Rantz.

Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Spooner and Joanne Spooner.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Mike Mclane, Rantz; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jussica Arthur, Colbert, James and Kristi Kennedy, Colbert; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Stephen Wooten, Carlton; brother and sister-in-law, James and Cathy Spooner, Monroe; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral home with the Revs. Bill Lloyd and Calvin Ward officiating. Burial was at Asbury Cemetery in Clayton.

Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements.

Benjamin Carson Holloway, 86, of Comer, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his residence.

He was born on September 21, 1921, the son of the late Ben and Florence Smith Holloway. He was a mechanic and farmer and was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Mr. Holloway was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Susie Mae Bridges Holloway, Comer; a son, David Holloway, Comer; daughters, Patsy Bruce and Diane Aycock, both of Comer; brother, Charlie Holloway, Danielsville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at the Bluestone Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.

Deborah Haley Escoe, 58, of Athens, died Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital.

She was born in Franklin County on November 14, 1949, the daughter of Catherine James Haley of Royston and the late Robert Lee Haley. She was a manager in the dry cleaning business and was Holiness. Mrs. Escoe was preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Haley; and sisters, Paulette Thornton and Frances Cowart.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Jayson Escoe, Hull, and Wesley Escoe, Athens; a daughter, Paige Cleveland, Tampa, Fla.; brothers, Ronnie Haley, Royston, and James Haley, Gainesville; sisters, Karren Haley, Athens, and Elaine Thornton, Elberton; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.