Doyle T. Hart, 77, of Royston, having lived in the Sandy Cross Community, died Monday, July 28, 2008, on the farm in which he was born, raised and loved.
Born in Franklin County on March 12, 1931, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Vallie Phillips Hart.
He retired from Georgia Farm Credit with 33-1/2 years services, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. He served on the Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital Board of Directors for many years and was a member of New Covenant Worship Center in Athens, where he served on the altar committee.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Louise Smith Hart, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Susan Hart, Royston; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Randy Fordham, Danielsville; sisters, Donnie Johnson and Dorothy Hart, both of Royston; grandchildren, Corey and April Hart and Faith Hart; great-grandchildren, Colby, McKenzie and Dakota Hart; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Beth Stephens, Howard Conine, Michael Giddeons and David Coker officiating. Burial will be in Cary Memorial Gardens.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from July, 2008
Annie Stevens
Annie L. Stevens, 81, of Comer, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Survivors include children, Linda Stevens, Joyce Crew, Margie Davenport, George and Bryant Stevens, Dennis, Steve and John Robinson; 40 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Mac Quillian.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at Gholston Baptist Church in Comer, Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include children, Linda Stevens, Joyce Crew, Margie Davenport, George and Bryant Stevens, Dennis, Steve and John Robinson; 40 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Mac Quillian.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at Gholston Baptist Church in Comer, Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Timothy Sorrow
Timothy Lee Sorrow, 31, of Ila, died Sunday, July 27, 2008.
He was the son of father and step-mother, Tim and Kathy Sorrow, Toccoa, and mother and step-father, Kathy and Jeff Moore, Union, S.C. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hoyt Sorrow, Dollie Sorrow, Dan Moore; and an uncle, Ken Sorrow.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Tyler Sorrow, Toccoa; step-brother, Jeffrey Shore, step-sisters and husbands, Stephanie and Billy Simpson and Amy and Jason Durden, all of Toccoa; and grandmother, Sarah Moore.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of father and step-mother, Tim and Kathy Sorrow, Toccoa, and mother and step-father, Kathy and Jeff Moore, Union, S.C. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hoyt Sorrow, Dollie Sorrow, Dan Moore; and an uncle, Ken Sorrow.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Tyler Sorrow, Toccoa; step-brother, Jeffrey Shore, step-sisters and husbands, Stephanie and Billy Simpson and Amy and Jason Durden, all of Toccoa; and grandmother, Sarah Moore.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Rabbit’ Bridges
Robert Jackson “Rabbit” Bridges, 73, died Sunday, July 20, 2008.
Born in Madison County on November 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Grover and Lois Culbertson Bridges. He was a retired truck driver and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Maxie and Peggy Donald; and a brother.
Survivors include his wife, Betty House Bridges; sons, Tony Steven “Bo” Bridges; Randy Joe Bridges, Danielsville, and Stanley Robert Bridges, Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Teresa Whitman, Pendleton, S.C.; sister, Ann Sheridan, Commerce; four grandchildren; one step-grandson; and three great-grandsons.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Anderson, S.C., with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun St., Anderson, SC 29621.
The McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on November 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Grover and Lois Culbertson Bridges. He was a retired truck driver and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Maxie and Peggy Donald; and a brother.
Survivors include his wife, Betty House Bridges; sons, Tony Steven “Bo” Bridges; Randy Joe Bridges, Danielsville, and Stanley Robert Bridges, Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Teresa Whitman, Pendleton, S.C.; sister, Ann Sheridan, Commerce; four grandchildren; one step-grandson; and three great-grandsons.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Anderson, S.C., with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun St., Anderson, SC 29621.
The McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Hueston Brown
Clay Hueston Brown, 82, of Royston, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1926, the son of John A. and Lorene Teasley Brown. He was a member of the Vanna United Methodist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Brown; and brothers, James A. Brown and Ralph T. Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Angeline McGarity Brown, Royston; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, at the Vanna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Delane and Mr. James A. Brown Jr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanna United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ben Ray, 332 Corinth Church Rd., Royston, Ga. 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born on April 11, 1926, the son of John A. and Lorene Teasley Brown. He was a member of the Vanna United Methodist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Brown; and brothers, James A. Brown and Ralph T. Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Angeline McGarity Brown, Royston; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, at the Vanna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Delane and Mr. James A. Brown Jr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanna United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ben Ray, 332 Corinth Church Rd., Royston, Ga. 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Otto Balgemann
Otto William Balgemann, 77, of Athens, died Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Born in Elmhurst, Ill., on January 23, 1931, he was the son of the late Carl and Bernice McNichols Balgemann. He was a banker for 25 years and then worked for the U. S. Postal service for eight years. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens. Mr. Balgemann was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Castle Balgemann; and a sister, Carol Sroczynski.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Hanson Balgemann; a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Janien Balgemann, Elmhurst, Ill.; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and John Weis III, Heather and Michael Wepsiec, DeSoto, Ill.; stepson and spouse, Doug and Holly Funk, Lyons, Ill.; stepdaughter, Karen Bridges, Tallahassee, Fla.; and daughter, Bonnie Cooper (Matthew), Comer; and 19 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Sunday, July 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Heller officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2535 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Elmhurst, Ill., on January 23, 1931, he was the son of the late Carl and Bernice McNichols Balgemann. He was a banker for 25 years and then worked for the U. S. Postal service for eight years. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens. Mr. Balgemann was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Castle Balgemann; and a sister, Carol Sroczynski.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Hanson Balgemann; a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Janien Balgemann, Elmhurst, Ill.; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and John Weis III, Heather and Michael Wepsiec, DeSoto, Ill.; stepson and spouse, Doug and Holly Funk, Lyons, Ill.; stepdaughter, Karen Bridges, Tallahassee, Fla.; and daughter, Bonnie Cooper (Matthew), Comer; and 19 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Sunday, July 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Heller officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2535 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Judy Paul
Judy H. Paul, 66, of Carlton, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lizzie McCarty Harrison. She was a retired clerk for the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners, after more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by a son, Darrell B. Paul.
Survivors include her husband, Broughton C. Paul; son and daughter-in-law, Bryon Dean Paul and Athena Florendo-Paul, Athens; daughter-in-law, Angie P. Williams, Lexington; sister, Patricia H. Patterson, Comer; brothers, James B. Harrison Jr., Lexington, Mac Harrison, Martinez; grandchildren, Cody M. Paul, Garrett B. Paul, McKenzie E. Paul; and one great-granddaughter, Ashtyn M. Allen.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, at Sandy Cross Baptist Church with the Revs. David Burt and Derek Paul officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Paul, Dennis Paul, Russ Paul, Ryan Paul, Lee Paul, Jay Paul, Gary Foster, Mark Patterson and Rusty Graham.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lizzie McCarty Harrison. She was a retired clerk for the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners, after more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by a son, Darrell B. Paul.
Survivors include her husband, Broughton C. Paul; son and daughter-in-law, Bryon Dean Paul and Athena Florendo-Paul, Athens; daughter-in-law, Angie P. Williams, Lexington; sister, Patricia H. Patterson, Comer; brothers, James B. Harrison Jr., Lexington, Mac Harrison, Martinez; grandchildren, Cody M. Paul, Garrett B. Paul, McKenzie E. Paul; and one great-granddaughter, Ashtyn M. Allen.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, at Sandy Cross Baptist Church with the Revs. David Burt and Derek Paul officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Paul, Dennis Paul, Russ Paul, Ryan Paul, Lee Paul, Jay Paul, Gary Foster, Mark Patterson and Rusty Graham.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Charles Hackett
Charles Howell Hackett, 79, of Athens, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at his residence.
He was born on January 9, 1929, in Madison County, the son of the late Willie Lee Bowden. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include distant cousins, Sidney Ann Stoyle and Donna and Dean Adams, all of Comer.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Georgia Options, 185 Ben Burton Circle, Bogart, GA 30622-1791.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on January 9, 1929, in Madison County, the son of the late Willie Lee Bowden. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include distant cousins, Sidney Ann Stoyle and Donna and Dean Adams, all of Comer.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Georgia Options, 185 Ben Burton Circle, Bogart, GA 30622-1791.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Geneva Parham
Geneva E. Parham, 93, of Comer, died Thursday, July 10, 2008.
She was born on August 12, 1914, the daughter of the late J.J. and Minnie Lee Wall, and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Parham Jr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Parham; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Wood; grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Parham, Courtney (Travis) Seagraves; great-grandchildren, McKinzey Seagraves and Levi Seagraves.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Coile officiating. Burial was in the Vineyards Baptist Church cemetery.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on August 12, 1914, the daughter of the late J.J. and Minnie Lee Wall, and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Parham Jr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Parham; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Wood; grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Parham, Courtney (Travis) Seagraves; great-grandchildren, McKinzey Seagraves and Levi Seagraves.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Coile officiating. Burial was in the Vineyards Baptist Church cemetery.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
James Bowen
James T. Bowen, Jr., 50, of Carnesville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Survivors include a son, Timothy B. Bowen Sr.; daughter, Jeanette Bowen; brothers, Roger and Danny Bowen; sister, Mary Senclair; grandchildren, Breana and Brad Bowen.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 5, at Community Baptist Church.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a son, Timothy B. Bowen Sr.; daughter, Jeanette Bowen; brothers, Roger and Danny Bowen; sister, Mary Senclair; grandchildren, Breana and Brad Bowen.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 5, at Community Baptist Church.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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