Carmen Bowling McDonald, 88, of Jefferson, died Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., she was a retired bookkeeper, and was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where she worked as an Elder and church historian. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women. She worked at Brookley Field, Mobile, Ala., during World War II as an engine inspector, where she met her late husband, Harrison McDonald Sr.
Survivors include sons, Harrison McDonald Jr., and Kenneth McDonald, both of Jefferson; grandchildren, Morgan McDonald, Ken McDonald, Alicia McDonald and Kristy Gamble; and a great-grandchild, Kendall McDonald.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, at 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Presbyterian Church with Minister Michael Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Morgan McDonald, Ken McDonald, Austin Gamble, Jim Champion, Lynn Wood, Henry Doster and Danny Waters. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 234 Washington St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kay Sturkie
Kay V. Sturkie, 57, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
Born in Waukegan, Ill., she was the daughter of Don and Joan Collins of Dade City, Fla. She was an antique dealer and owned Von Kaylen Antiques.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Len Sturkie, Jefferson; sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jacki Sturkie, Portland, Ore., and Terry Collins, Wilmington, N.C.; brothers, Michael Hoffstetter, Savannah, Butch Hoffstetter, Lawrenceville, Paul Hoffstetter, Tampa, Fla., and Peter Hoffstetter, Treasure Island, Fla.; sisters, Ellen Larsen and Donna Link, both of Dade City, Fla., Kim Weisgarber, Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Steven Sturkie and Olivia Sturkie, both of Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. A Memorial Interment service will be held at a later date. Flowers are greatly appreciated or donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 200-C, Athens, Ga. 30606.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, September 3, 2008.
Born in Waukegan, Ill., she was the daughter of Don and Joan Collins of Dade City, Fla. She was an antique dealer and owned Von Kaylen Antiques.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Len Sturkie, Jefferson; sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jacki Sturkie, Portland, Ore., and Terry Collins, Wilmington, N.C.; brothers, Michael Hoffstetter, Savannah, Butch Hoffstetter, Lawrenceville, Paul Hoffstetter, Tampa, Fla., and Peter Hoffstetter, Treasure Island, Fla.; sisters, Ellen Larsen and Donna Link, both of Dade City, Fla., Kim Weisgarber, Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Steven Sturkie and Olivia Sturkie, both of Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. A Memorial Interment service will be held at a later date. Flowers are greatly appreciated or donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 200-C, Athens, Ga. 30606.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, September 3, 2008.
Norman Baird
Norman Baird, 51, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
He was born on May 8, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late Ira Lee and Eulene Grier Baird. He was a truck driver for a rock quarry.
Survivors include a son, Brandon Baird, Pendergrass; daughter, Chrystal Butler, Pendergrass; brothers, Randall Baird, Gillsville, and Terry Baird, Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on May 8, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late Ira Lee and Eulene Grier Baird. He was a truck driver for a rock quarry.
Survivors include a son, Brandon Baird, Pendergrass; daughter, Chrystal Butler, Pendergrass; brothers, Randall Baird, Gillsville, and Terry Baird, Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Gaddis
Patricia Ann Gaddis, 61, of Gainesville, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
She was born in White County on April 10, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas William and Hassie Mae Hamilton Dooley. She had lived most of her life in Hall County and was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Walker and Virginia Webb. She was a homemaker
She was the mother of Debra Carlisle, Lula; and the sister of Frances Webb, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Hill officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, August 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in White County on April 10, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas William and Hassie Mae Hamilton Dooley. She had lived most of her life in Hall County and was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Walker and Virginia Webb. She was a homemaker
She was the mother of Debra Carlisle, Lula; and the sister of Frances Webb, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Hill officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, August 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Ledford
Doris LeCroy Ledford, 70, of Commerce, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at her residence.
Born on July 25, 1938, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late William David and Vera Ayers LeCroy. She was a receptionist at Roper Pump Company for 30 years and was also employed by Bobby Caudell Tool and Machine. She was a member of the Anchor Church. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by a brother, John David LeCroy.
Survivors include her husband, Frank O. Ledford; son, Todd Ledford, Commerce; grandchildren, Drew Ledford, Cole Ledford and Ansley Ledford, all of Commerce; sisters, Noah Anne Smith, Monroe, and Willie V. Ledford, Commerce; her grandchildren’s mother, Lisa Fitzgerald Lewis; and a special friend, Kristy Teague.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m., at Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Wes Bonds officiating. Pallbearers will be Drew Ledford, Cole Ledford, Chas Ledford, Greg Ledford, Mitchell Black and George Golston. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 25, 1938, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late William David and Vera Ayers LeCroy. She was a receptionist at Roper Pump Company for 30 years and was also employed by Bobby Caudell Tool and Machine. She was a member of the Anchor Church. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by a brother, John David LeCroy.
Survivors include her husband, Frank O. Ledford; son, Todd Ledford, Commerce; grandchildren, Drew Ledford, Cole Ledford and Ansley Ledford, all of Commerce; sisters, Noah Anne Smith, Monroe, and Willie V. Ledford, Commerce; her grandchildren’s mother, Lisa Fitzgerald Lewis; and a special friend, Kristy Teague.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m., at Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Wes Bonds officiating. Pallbearers will be Drew Ledford, Cole Ledford, Chas Ledford, Greg Ledford, Mitchell Black and George Golston. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Alton Martin
Alton Claude “Gas Man” Martin, 76, of Lula, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness.
A lifelong resident of Hall County, he was the son of the late Claude J. and Mamie Lee Stewart Martin. He was retired from the City of Gainesville and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a son, Randall C. Martin; sisters, Myrtie Lee Garner, Lacleta Robinson, Geraldine Sailers and Junita Anderson.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Claudine Martin, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Windsel and Regina Martin, Homer; granddaughter, Natasha Martin; grandson, Nathan Martin, Homer; great-granddaughters, Audrey and Marley Martin, Mt. Airy; sisters, Nora Hayes, Maysville, Lanelle Romines, McDonald, Tenn., Millicent McCabe, Winder, and Martha Garrison, Lula; brothers, Carlton Martin, Duluth, Seaborn Martin, Fairmount and Harold Martin Sugar Valley; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Stone and Howard Collins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 26,from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, August 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Hall County, he was the son of the late Claude J. and Mamie Lee Stewart Martin. He was retired from the City of Gainesville and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a son, Randall C. Martin; sisters, Myrtie Lee Garner, Lacleta Robinson, Geraldine Sailers and Junita Anderson.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Claudine Martin, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Windsel and Regina Martin, Homer; granddaughter, Natasha Martin; grandson, Nathan Martin, Homer; great-granddaughters, Audrey and Marley Martin, Mt. Airy; sisters, Nora Hayes, Maysville, Lanelle Romines, McDonald, Tenn., Millicent McCabe, Winder, and Martha Garrison, Lula; brothers, Carlton Martin, Duluth, Seaborn Martin, Fairmount and Harold Martin Sugar Valley; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Stone and Howard Collins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 26,from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, August 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Lola Dodd
Lola Naomi Turpen Dodd, 55, of Lawrenceville, died Saturday, August 23, 2008.
She was the sister of John and Fran Turpen of Hoschton.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 26, at the Memorial Park Chapel.
She was the sister of John and Fran Turpen of Hoschton.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 26, at the Memorial Park Chapel.
Junior Martin
Junior C. Martin, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
He was the son of the late J.C. and Lois Haynes Martin and was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Martin.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Crocker Martin, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Shirley Martin, Commerce; brother, Bobby Martin, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Snipes and Linda Parson, both of Maysville, and Martha Ginn, Commerce; grandsons, Greg Martin (Jeanan), Jason Martin (Janet), and Keith Martin (Beth); great-granddaughters, Kakylee Martin and Marietta Martin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Phil Parks and Henry Webb officiating Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late J.C. and Lois Haynes Martin and was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Martin.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Crocker Martin, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Shirley Martin, Commerce; brother, Bobby Martin, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Snipes and Linda Parson, both of Maysville, and Martha Ginn, Commerce; grandsons, Greg Martin (Jeanan), Jason Martin (Janet), and Keith Martin (Beth); great-granddaughters, Kakylee Martin and Marietta Martin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Phil Parks and Henry Webb officiating Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Nettie Tate
Nettie Mae Holder Tate, 80, of Gainesville, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late George Washington and Lillie Hopkins Holder. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tate was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tate; a daughter, Linda Tate; brothers, Horace Holder and Walter Holder.
Survivors include daughters, Jo Evelyn Tate and Sara Ann Tate, both of Athens, Gussie Park, Oglethorpe; sons, Lee Tate and Robert Tate, both of Winder, and Eddie Tate, Arcade; a sister, Katie Chester, Gainesville; brother, Fred Holder, Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, at 1 p.m., at Cornerstone Faith Church with the Rev. John Garrett officiating. Mrs. Tate’s remains will be available for viewing 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, at the funeral home until the funeral hour.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late George Washington and Lillie Hopkins Holder. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tate was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tate; a daughter, Linda Tate; brothers, Horace Holder and Walter Holder.
Survivors include daughters, Jo Evelyn Tate and Sara Ann Tate, both of Athens, Gussie Park, Oglethorpe; sons, Lee Tate and Robert Tate, both of Winder, and Eddie Tate, Arcade; a sister, Katie Chester, Gainesville; brother, Fred Holder, Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, at 1 p.m., at Cornerstone Faith Church with the Rev. John Garrett officiating. Mrs. Tate’s remains will be available for viewing 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, at the funeral home until the funeral hour.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Margie Simmons
Margie Roseetta Simmons, 78, of Commerce, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Patton Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Simmons; and a grandson, Benjamin Samples.
Survivors include sons, Travis Simmons Jr., Danielsville, Thomas and Samuel Ray Simmons, both of Commerce, David Simmons, Homer, and Jimmy Simmons, Columbia, S.C.; daughters, Julia Echols and Carol Parr, both of Danielsville, Shirley Samples, Ila, Rita Seabolt, Angela Elrod and Belinda Simmons, all of Commerce; brothers, the Rev. Harvey Smith, Dawsonville, and Fred Smith, Dublin; 28 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Bond officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Patton Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Simmons; and a grandson, Benjamin Samples.
Survivors include sons, Travis Simmons Jr., Danielsville, Thomas and Samuel Ray Simmons, both of Commerce, David Simmons, Homer, and Jimmy Simmons, Columbia, S.C.; daughters, Julia Echols and Carol Parr, both of Danielsville, Shirley Samples, Ila, Rita Seabolt, Angela Elrod and Belinda Simmons, all of Commerce; brothers, the Rev. Harvey Smith, Dawsonville, and Fred Smith, Dublin; 28 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Bond officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is 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.