Horace Lee Allen, 71, of Lula, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County on April 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Lee and Floranell Pless Allen. He was the owner and operator of Allen’s Body Shop with over 50 years of service to the community and was Baptist. He loved to restore antique autos and was an avid Braves fan, loved ones stated. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Allen.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle Wiley Allen, Lula; a daughter, Lynn Redmon, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Lisa Allen, Lula; brother and sister-in-law, Denver and Florene Allen, Murrayville; sister-in-law, Betty Allen, Gainesville; grandchildren, Logan, Kelsey and Dane Allen, all of Lula, and Ashley Wilson and Nikki Robinson, both of Commerce; grandson and spouse, Trey and Kimberly Allen, Lula; and great-granddaughter, Makenzie Allen, Lula; and a niece, Vickie Stover, Murrayville.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at the Clemmons Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bobby Griffin and Jerry Cameron officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from July, 2008
James Gaddie
James Paul (Franchie) Gaddie, 35, of Griffin, formerly of Winder, died Sunday, July 22, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Billy Gaddis and step-mother, Glenda Gaddis, of Warner Robins.
Survivors include a son, Reid Gaddis, Winder; daughter, Kayla Gaddis, Cumming; sisters, Paula McCain, Griffin, and Misty Smith, Winder.
Memorial services were held Saturday, July 26, at Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy with Brother Thomas Holmes officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Billy Gaddis and step-mother, Glenda Gaddis, of Warner Robins.
Survivors include a son, Reid Gaddis, Winder; daughter, Kayla Gaddis, Cumming; sisters, Paula McCain, Griffin, and Misty Smith, Winder.
Memorial services were held Saturday, July 26, at Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy with Brother Thomas Holmes officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Smith
Mary Claire Neal Smith, 25, Thomson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, of Thomson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Sr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, and Mr. and Mrs. Farriel Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of Thomson, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Thomson, where she participated in both the Youth Fellowship and Pathway Choir. She graduated in 2007 from the University of Georgia with a degree in sociology, and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was employed by Baker and Taylor, Inc. in Commerce.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Rodney Shane Smith; children, Maggie Smith, Austin Smith, and Colt Smith, all of Commerce; and a sister, Sara Neal Lokey (Cameron), Augusta; aunts and uncles, Nan and Billy Tam and Carrie and Linton Neal, all of Thomson; one great-aunt, Ivalee Meadows, Atlanta; and a number of cousins.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 26, at Westview Cemetery with the Revs. Tom A. Kerr and David G. Bowen officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Curtis Funeral Home, Thomson, was in charge of
She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, of Thomson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Sr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, and Mr. and Mrs. Farriel Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of Thomson, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Thomson, where she participated in both the Youth Fellowship and Pathway Choir. She graduated in 2007 from the University of Georgia with a degree in sociology, and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was employed by Baker and Taylor, Inc. in Commerce.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Rodney Shane Smith; children, Maggie Smith, Austin Smith, and Colt Smith, all of Commerce; and a sister, Sara Neal Lokey (Cameron), Augusta; aunts and uncles, Nan and Billy Tam and Carrie and Linton Neal, all of Thomson; one great-aunt, Ivalee Meadows, Atlanta; and a number of cousins.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 26, at Westview Cemetery with the Revs. Tom A. Kerr and David G. Bowen officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Curtis Funeral Home, Thomson, was in charge of
‘Cart’ Cartledge
Jeremy Keith “Cart” Cartledge, Conyers, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the age of 22.
He was the son of Jimmy and Susan Cartledge of Conyers, and loved all sports, but he especially loved baseball. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, and also enjoyed going to the beach, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ira Wilton and June Gertrude Jessup.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Michael Jay Cartledge and Beth Harper, Newnan, Jonathan Lee Cartledge and fiancé, Amy Gajownik, Covington; paternal grandparents, James and Juanita Cartledge, Conyers; uncles, Willard Cartledge, Commerce, and Paul Cartledge, Nicholson; and an aunt, Blanche Andrews, Jefferson; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26, at Conyers Church of God with Pastor Mark E. Hardgrove officiating. Burial was in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grady Trauma Center, 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Jimmy and Susan Cartledge of Conyers, and loved all sports, but he especially loved baseball. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, and also enjoyed going to the beach, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ira Wilton and June Gertrude Jessup.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Michael Jay Cartledge and Beth Harper, Newnan, Jonathan Lee Cartledge and fiancé, Amy Gajownik, Covington; paternal grandparents, James and Juanita Cartledge, Conyers; uncles, Willard Cartledge, Commerce, and Paul Cartledge, Nicholson; and an aunt, Blanche Andrews, Jefferson; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26, at Conyers Church of God with Pastor Mark E. Hardgrove officiating. Burial was in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grady Trauma Center, 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements.
James Dyer
James Hubert Dyer, 78, of Lula, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
He was born in White County on July 11, 1930, the son of the late Joe and Clifford Thomas Dyer. He was a mechanic and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Lula Assembly of Praise and attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Armour Dyer; a son, Tony Lamar Dyer; sisters, Etheline Meadows and Lucille Hooper; and brothers, Hershel Dyer and Charlie Dyer.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, J.R. and Paula Dyer and Dillard and Doris Dyer, all of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Walter Hall, Royston; daughter-in-law, Amanda Dyer, Maysville; brother, Dewey Dyer, Ila; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at Lula Assembly of Praise with the Revs. Lanier Tatum, Tim Beasley, and Pastor Scotty Pool officiating. Burial was in the Living Missions United Methodist Church cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in White County on July 11, 1930, the son of the late Joe and Clifford Thomas Dyer. He was a mechanic and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Lula Assembly of Praise and attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Armour Dyer; a son, Tony Lamar Dyer; sisters, Etheline Meadows and Lucille Hooper; and brothers, Hershel Dyer and Charlie Dyer.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, J.R. and Paula Dyer and Dillard and Doris Dyer, all of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Walter Hall, Royston; daughter-in-law, Amanda Dyer, Maysville; brother, Dewey Dyer, Ila; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at Lula Assembly of Praise with the Revs. Lanier Tatum, Tim Beasley, and Pastor Scotty Pool officiating. Burial was in the Living Missions United Methodist Church cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Angelita Perez
Angelita Garcia Perez, 76, of Commerce, died Friday, July 18, 2008.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Garcia. She loved gardening and cooking, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband, Ramon Perez; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Alicia Reyes, McDonough, and Felix M. and Erica Reyes, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Gloria G. Garza, Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren, Risa, Gabrille and Austin; three nieces, Joann, Arthur and Anna; and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m., at Memorial Park South Chapel Funeral Home with Deacon Bill Speed officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 22, from 12 noon until service time and after the service until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Garcia. She loved gardening and cooking, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband, Ramon Perez; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Alicia Reyes, McDonough, and Felix M. and Erica Reyes, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Gloria G. Garza, Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren, Risa, Gabrille and Austin; three nieces, Joann, Arthur and Anna; and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m., at Memorial Park South Chapel Funeral Home with Deacon Bill Speed officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 22, from 12 noon until service time and after the service until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin Lynn
Marvin John Lynn, Sr., 81, of Milledgeville, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House.
He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late George W. and Dovie Craig Lynn. He was preceded in death by a son, Weldon G. Lynn; and a special friend, Margaret Whibby.
Survivors include sons, Marvin John Lynn, Jr., and Michael Lynn, both of Jefferson; a daughter, Pam Freedlove, Lawrenceville; brother, Edward Lynn, Piedmont, Ala.; sisters, Alice Skelton, Braselton, and Vera Marlowe, Jefferson; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members; and a special friend, Rennie Johnson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, with the Revs. Edward Lynn and Jerry Skelton officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 22, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late George W. and Dovie Craig Lynn. He was preceded in death by a son, Weldon G. Lynn; and a special friend, Margaret Whibby.
Survivors include sons, Marvin John Lynn, Jr., and Michael Lynn, both of Jefferson; a daughter, Pam Freedlove, Lawrenceville; brother, Edward Lynn, Piedmont, Ala.; sisters, Alice Skelton, Braselton, and Vera Marlowe, Jefferson; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members; and a special friend, Rennie Johnson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, with the Revs. Edward Lynn and Jerry Skelton officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 22, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Rachel O’Sheal
Rachel Bryant O’Sheal, 83, died Saturday, July 19, 2008.
A native of Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Noah and Viola Johnson Allen. She was retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Joy Baptist Church. Mrs. O’Sheal was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Clarence Bryant Sr.; her second husband, Glenn O’Sheal; and a son, Clarence Bryant Jr.
Survivors include children, Ellen Griggs, Athens, and Tommy Bryant, Lexington; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Union Point.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Noah and Viola Johnson Allen. She was retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Joy Baptist Church. Mrs. O’Sheal was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Clarence Bryant Sr.; her second husband, Glenn O’Sheal; and a son, Clarence Bryant Jr.
Survivors include children, Ellen Griggs, Athens, and Tommy Bryant, Lexington; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Union Point.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Shields
Nancy Jane Shields, 87, of Winder, died Monday, July 21, 2008.
She was born on July 16, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Emory Hill and Annie Laura Elder Shields.
She was a member of the Galilee Christian Church and was a retired Federal Government clerical worker for 30 plus years in the Atlanta area. Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by a brother, George W. Shields; and sisters, Helen Anice Shields and Hazel Shields Mathers.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Reba Shields, Blountstown, Fla.; nieces, Rita Shields Maupin, Helen Shields Gavin, both of Blountstown, Fla., Patricia Mathers Orange, Sevierville, Tenn.; cousins, Kathryn Hopkins Rounds, Robert Hopkins, both of Atlanta, Hilda Elder Bone, Athens; and many lifelong friends, including Dorothy Merk Brewer, Mary Morgan and Inez Nix.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The body will lie in state at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on July 16, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Emory Hill and Annie Laura Elder Shields.
She was a member of the Galilee Christian Church and was a retired Federal Government clerical worker for 30 plus years in the Atlanta area. Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by a brother, George W. Shields; and sisters, Helen Anice Shields and Hazel Shields Mathers.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Reba Shields, Blountstown, Fla.; nieces, Rita Shields Maupin, Helen Shields Gavin, both of Blountstown, Fla., Patricia Mathers Orange, Sevierville, Tenn.; cousins, Kathryn Hopkins Rounds, Robert Hopkins, both of Atlanta, Hilda Elder Bone, Athens; and many lifelong friends, including Dorothy Merk Brewer, Mary Morgan and Inez Nix.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The body will lie in state at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Ann Sizemore
Ann Sizemore, 73, of Cumming, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sizemore; a grandson, Jesse Lientz; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include children, Larry and Loretta Sizemore, Phyllis Sizemore, Tony and Michelle Sizemore, Shayne and Chastity Sizemore, all of Cumming, Juanita and Stanley Tatum, Commerce, Ray and Rhonda Sizemore, Oakwood, Kelly and Jason Blalock, Danielsville; brothers, James Jackson and Gene Jackson; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, is in charge of services.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sizemore; a grandson, Jesse Lientz; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include children, Larry and Loretta Sizemore, Phyllis Sizemore, Tony and Michelle Sizemore, Shayne and Chastity Sizemore, all of Cumming, Juanita and Stanley Tatum, Commerce, Ray and Rhonda Sizemore, Oakwood, Kelly and Jason Blalock, Danielsville; brothers, James Jackson and Gene Jackson; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, is in charge of services.
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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.