Robert Oliver “Rob” Brown, 80, of the Middle River Community, Carnesville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
He was born on December 2, 1927, in Franklin County, the son of the late W.V. and Nelie Bray Brown. He was retired from Oliver Rubber Company in Athens. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by sons, Robert O. Brown Jr. and James Brown; and sisters, Hazel Cothran and Daisy Lee Hart.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Manley Brown, Carnesville; son, Don M. Manley, Carnesville; granddaughter, Lani Manley, Carnesville; God-daughter, Cindel Eavenson, Carnesville, and sisters, Shirley Ann Purcell and Johnny Mell Bond, both of Royston.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Middle River Baptist Church cemetery.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from June, 2008
Timothy Wilson
Timothy Michael Wilson Jr., 23, of Comer, died Friday, June 13, 2008.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Mike and Jennifer Wilson. He was a 2003 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Wilson and Sons. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Brown.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, Megan Nicole Wilson, Crawford; brother, Justin Michael Wilson, Crawford; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Clara Wilson, Colbert; paternal grandmother, Nancy Bryant, Royston; aunts and uncles, Melissa and Joe Armistead, Kristyl Brown, Anna Epps; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, at in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Chuck Tatum and Jim Peterson officiating. Burial was in Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Adam Nation, Holly Bales, Devin Johnson, Billy Rogers, Roy Gene Young, Allen Welch, Brian Corey and Willie Turner Jr.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Mike and Jennifer Wilson. He was a 2003 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Wilson and Sons. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Brown.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, Megan Nicole Wilson, Crawford; brother, Justin Michael Wilson, Crawford; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Clara Wilson, Colbert; paternal grandmother, Nancy Bryant, Royston; aunts and uncles, Melissa and Joe Armistead, Kristyl Brown, Anna Epps; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, at in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Chuck Tatum and Jim Peterson officiating. Burial was in Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Adam Nation, Holly Bales, Devin Johnson, Billy Rogers, Roy Gene Young, Allen Welch, Brian Corey and Willie Turner Jr.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Moon
Virginia Sanders Moon, 80, of Royston, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston.
She was born in Madison County on September 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Thurman and Elzora Parham Sanders. She was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, William Eldridge Moon, Royston; daughter, Jennifer Moon Hanley, Royston; brother, Gene Sanders, Athens; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 12, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Hugh Hubbard, Pierce Ashmore and Mike Spence officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Madison County on September 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Thurman and Elzora Parham Sanders. She was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, William Eldridge Moon, Royston; daughter, Jennifer Moon Hanley, Royston; brother, Gene Sanders, Athens; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 12, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Hugh Hubbard, Pierce Ashmore and Mike Spence officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Leecy Carey
Leecy Louise Sexton Carey, 88 of Danielsville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at her residence.
Born in Madison County on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Lonnie and Lillie Miller Sexton. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Evangelical Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Methodist Women’s Club and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carey was preceded in death by a son, James Wesley Carey; brothers, Lonnie Jr. and Doyle Sexton; and a sister, Eleanor Murray.
Survivors include her husband, Ford Carey, Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Marion Atkinson, Royston; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sara Carey, Winfred and Barbara Carey, Wade and Gwen Carey and Wendell and Michelle Carey, all of Danielsville; brothers, Ed Sexton, Hartwell and Kenneth Sexton, Ila; a sister, Dorothy Fowler, Atlanta; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at the Evangelical Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Lonnie and Lillie Miller Sexton. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Evangelical Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Methodist Women’s Club and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carey was preceded in death by a son, James Wesley Carey; brothers, Lonnie Jr. and Doyle Sexton; and a sister, Eleanor Murray.
Survivors include her husband, Ford Carey, Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Marion Atkinson, Royston; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sara Carey, Winfred and Barbara Carey, Wade and Gwen Carey and Wendell and Michelle Carey, all of Danielsville; brothers, Ed Sexton, Hartwell and Kenneth Sexton, Ila; a sister, Dorothy Fowler, Atlanta; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at the Evangelical Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Lisa Bales
Lisa Bradberry Bales, 49, of Athens, died Monday, June 9, 2008.
She was the daughter of Charles and Nell Bradberry of Athens.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include children, Mickey and Melissa Scott, Athens, Katrina Wilson and Tim Whittington, both of Ila, Brad Scott and Samantha Guiger, Athens; sisters, Cindy Donahoo, Jacksonville, Fla., and Kim Woods, Douglasville; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Thursday, June 12, at Freedom Church of God, Neese-Commerce Road.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Charles and Nell Bradberry of Athens.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include children, Mickey and Melissa Scott, Athens, Katrina Wilson and Tim Whittington, both of Ila, Brad Scott and Samantha Guiger, Athens; sisters, Cindy Donahoo, Jacksonville, Fla., and Kim Woods, Douglasville; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Thursday, June 12, at Freedom Church of God, Neese-Commerce Road.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Caroline Bagwell
Caroline Phillips Bagwell, 19, of Cornelia, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.
She was the daughter of Don and Mary Margaret Bagwell of Cornelia. In a life that ended too soon, she took every opportunity to express and receive love genuinely and generously in every relationship of her life.
Caroline was a person who could not be contained. Even as a child, she had tremendous self-confidence with inexhaustible energy and a strong drive to have fun, make good things happen, and follow her personal agenda to get things done. Her intuition made her a skilled writer, even in high school, and her ability to express herself beautifully was a tremendous asset in the fullness and the honesty of her relationships.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a sister and brother-in-law, Leigh and Jake Scroggs, Royston; maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Mary McElmurray, Hephzibah; paternal grandparents, the Rev. Leland Bagwell and Alice Bagwell, Cleveland.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m., at the Cornelia United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., and immediately following the service on Wednesday in the fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Shepherd Spinal Center Foundation, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Don and Mary Margaret Bagwell of Cornelia. In a life that ended too soon, she took every opportunity to express and receive love genuinely and generously in every relationship of her life.
Caroline was a person who could not be contained. Even as a child, she had tremendous self-confidence with inexhaustible energy and a strong drive to have fun, make good things happen, and follow her personal agenda to get things done. Her intuition made her a skilled writer, even in high school, and her ability to express herself beautifully was a tremendous asset in the fullness and the honesty of her relationships.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a sister and brother-in-law, Leigh and Jake Scroggs, Royston; maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Mary McElmurray, Hephzibah; paternal grandparents, the Rev. Leland Bagwell and Alice Bagwell, Cleveland.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m., at the Cornelia United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., and immediately following the service on Wednesday in the fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Shepherd Spinal Center Foundation, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Sammy Harper
Sammy Lee Harper, 55, of Athens, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, following a brief bout of lung cancer.
He was born in Madison County on August 9, 1952, the son of Genelle Wise Harper and the late Sam Harper. He was a member of Rogers Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Harper.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Diane Harper; a son, Terante Harper; daughters, Tamara and Kristie Harper; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jada, Zoria and India; sisters, Mary Ann Harper, Amy Nell Harper, Carolyn Walker, Linda Tabor, Elmira Wheeler and Pamela Harper; brothers, Jerry Harper, Michael Harper and Gregory Harper; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Walker, Van Tabor, Edwin Wheeler, Willie Otis Daniels; sisters-in-law, Bessie MacWhorter and Phyllis Daniels; mother-in-law, Annie Mae Daniels; special friend, James “Boo-Boo” Witcher; and a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, at Rogers Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce with the Rev. Scotty Randolph officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Diane Harper, 260 Catalpa Dr., Athens, Ga. 30601.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Madison County on August 9, 1952, the son of Genelle Wise Harper and the late Sam Harper. He was a member of Rogers Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Harper.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Diane Harper; a son, Terante Harper; daughters, Tamara and Kristie Harper; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jada, Zoria and India; sisters, Mary Ann Harper, Amy Nell Harper, Carolyn Walker, Linda Tabor, Elmira Wheeler and Pamela Harper; brothers, Jerry Harper, Michael Harper and Gregory Harper; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Walker, Van Tabor, Edwin Wheeler, Willie Otis Daniels; sisters-in-law, Bessie MacWhorter and Phyllis Daniels; mother-in-law, Annie Mae Daniels; special friend, James “Boo-Boo” Witcher; and a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, at Rogers Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce with the Rev. Scotty Randolph officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Diane Harper, 260 Catalpa Dr., Athens, Ga. 30601.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Diane Muise
Diane L. Muise, 59, of Auburn, died Monday, June 9, 2008.
She was born on May 15, 1949, the daughter of the late Rev. Elmer Lee and Lutrelle Patterson Branyon of Commerce. She was a graduate of Madison County High School in Danielsville. She was a professional gospel singer traveling extensively on the east coast from Prince Edward Island, Canada, to the Florida Keys and as far west as Illinois. Many were blessed and touched by her songs and storytelling in concert and will be missed by all, loved ones added.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Leo G.J. Muise; a daughter, Linda Muise, Auburn; sons, David Muise, Costa Rica, Michael Muise, Auburn, Maine, and Marc Muise, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Christina and Morgan Kirk, Auburn; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Donna and Marvin Woodson, Mesquite, Texas, and Denise and Jerry Smith, Greene, a brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Pamela Branyon, Greenwood, S.C.; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephew and many aunts and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m., at the Court Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial visitation will be Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m., at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn, until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 170 Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105
Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel & Tribute Center, 62 Spring St., Auburn, Maine 784-6449, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on May 15, 1949, the daughter of the late Rev. Elmer Lee and Lutrelle Patterson Branyon of Commerce. She was a graduate of Madison County High School in Danielsville. She was a professional gospel singer traveling extensively on the east coast from Prince Edward Island, Canada, to the Florida Keys and as far west as Illinois. Many were blessed and touched by her songs and storytelling in concert and will be missed by all, loved ones added.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Leo G.J. Muise; a daughter, Linda Muise, Auburn; sons, David Muise, Costa Rica, Michael Muise, Auburn, Maine, and Marc Muise, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Christina and Morgan Kirk, Auburn; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Donna and Marvin Woodson, Mesquite, Texas, and Denise and Jerry Smith, Greene, a brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Pamela Branyon, Greenwood, S.C.; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephew and many aunts and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m., at the Court Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial visitation will be Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m., at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn, until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 170 Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105
Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel & Tribute Center, 62 Spring St., Auburn, Maine 784-6449, is in charge of arrangements.
Erwin Saxon
Erwin Smith Saxon, 52, of Lavonia, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at his residence.
Born on September 23, 1955, in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Matthew William and Effie Ruema Smith Saxon, and was a long time employee of Williams Brothers Auto Salvage in Lavonia.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Elaine S. Saxon, Bowersville; step-daughters, Teresa Leach, Atlanta, and Melissa Frankum, Hartwell; step-son, Craig Pilgrim, Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Breana and Alex Saxon, Bowersville; brothers, Ermal Saxon, Edward Saxon and Earl Saxon, all of Elberton.
Graveside services were held at a later date.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 23, 1955, in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Matthew William and Effie Ruema Smith Saxon, and was a long time employee of Williams Brothers Auto Salvage in Lavonia.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Elaine S. Saxon, Bowersville; step-daughters, Teresa Leach, Atlanta, and Melissa Frankum, Hartwell; step-son, Craig Pilgrim, Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Breana and Alex Saxon, Bowersville; brothers, Ermal Saxon, Edward Saxon and Earl Saxon, all of Elberton.
Graveside services were held at a later date.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Connie’ Wynn
Constance “Connie” Miller Wynn, 69, of Danielsville, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at her residence.
She was born on August 5, 1938, in Hackensack, N.J., the daughter of the late Albert and Edna Miller. She had been a resident of the Athens area for more than 40 years and volunteered with numerous civic and youth organizations, particularly the Girl Scouts. In the last six years she fulfilled a long time dream of becoming an artist.
Mrs. Wynn was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Dr. Willard K. Wynn Jr.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Maris Wynn and Troop Holland, Atlanta, Lauren and Keith Lord, Danielsville; grandson, Thomas Kendall Lord; and sister, Barbara Hutson, Athens.
Memorial services were held Thursday, June 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on August 5, 1938, in Hackensack, N.J., the daughter of the late Albert and Edna Miller. She had been a resident of the Athens area for more than 40 years and volunteered with numerous civic and youth organizations, particularly the Girl Scouts. In the last six years she fulfilled a long time dream of becoming an artist.
Mrs. Wynn was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Dr. Willard K. Wynn Jr.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Maris Wynn and Troop Holland, Atlanta, Lauren and Keith Lord, Danielsville; grandson, Thomas Kendall Lord; and sister, Barbara Hutson, Athens.
Memorial services were held Thursday, June 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was 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.