Hubert Murray, 89, of Clarkesville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Born in Banks County on July 7, 1919, he was the son of the late Judge and Amanda Crump Murray and was Baptist. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ivie Murray; son-in-law, Kenneth Baumgardner; sisters, Minnie Cotton, Irene Pritchett, Montene Morgan, Florence Stowe, Ruth Hicks and Grace Parker; brothers, William, Dorsey, G.C., Bruce and Jr. Murray. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and being recipient of several medals, including a Good Conduct medal, Bronze Star medal, and an American Defense Service medal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7720, enjoyed gardening, and was best known for riding his buggy in parades throughout the Northeast Georgia area.
Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Baumgardner, Clarkesville; sister, Gertrude Wade, Cornelia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Jonathan Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will be in the VFW Memorial Park with full military honors provided by the Habersham County Disabled American Veterans Chapter #15 and the American Legion Post #84. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Compassionate Hospice, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 112, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
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Becky Powers
Becky Powers, 56, of Cornelia, died Tuesday, July 26, 2008, at Peachtree Christian Hospice, following an extended illness.
She was born in Habersham County on February 20, 1952, the daughter of H. Hamilton Gibbs Jr. and the late Betty Grant Gibbs. She was the sister-in-law of Grace Mobley of Baldwin.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Hal Cason Jr. and Phillip Yarber officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lena McGahee, 170 Thomas St., Cornelia, Ga. 30531, or to the John B. Gesbocker Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1492, Clarkesville, Ga. 30523.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Habersham County on February 20, 1952, the daughter of H. Hamilton Gibbs Jr. and the late Betty Grant Gibbs. She was the sister-in-law of Grace Mobley of Baldwin.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Hal Cason Jr. and Phillip Yarber officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lena McGahee, 170 Thomas St., Cornelia, Ga. 30531, or to the John B. Gesbocker Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1492, Clarkesville, Ga. 30523.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Caudell
Ruby Grace Caudell, 79, of Homer, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at her residence.
Born in Franklin County on October 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Eurith Umbehand Robertson. She was an active member of the congregation of the original Damascus Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, taught Vacation Bible School, and was active in the WMU. She was a 60-year resident of Grady Community, Banks County, and will always be remembered for her love of family, friends, and kind and thoughtful ways to those who were sick or in need.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, P.G. Caudell Jr., Homer; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Tieger and Elliott Brown, Washington, DC, Debbie and Josh Hope, Hoschton, Kathy and David Cobb, Alto; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Terry Rice and Jim McClendon officiating. Burial will be in the original Damascus Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 26, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on October 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Eurith Umbehand Robertson. She was an active member of the congregation of the original Damascus Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, taught Vacation Bible School, and was active in the WMU. She was a 60-year resident of Grady Community, Banks County, and will always be remembered for her love of family, friends, and kind and thoughtful ways to those who were sick or in need.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, P.G. Caudell Jr., Homer; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Tieger and Elliott Brown, Washington, DC, Debbie and Josh Hope, Hoschton, Kathy and David Cobb, Alto; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Terry Rice and Jim McClendon officiating. Burial will be in the original Damascus Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 26, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Sunderman
Jerry Martin Sunderman, 65, of Lula, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone Nursing Home following a brief illness.
He was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the late Morris and Wilda Sunderman and was Baptist. He was a member of the Lions Club and was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Sunderman.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Dianne Sunderman, Maysville, Kenny and Becky Sunderman and Patha Sunderman, all of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Brad Holmes, Bloomington, Ind.; grandsons, Tyler Flanigan, Jordan Sunderman, Cody Sunderman, Hunter Sunderman and Ben Holmes; granddaughters, Amber Sunderman and Tyla Holmes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Ladonna Sunderman, Chicago, Ill., and Don and Julie Sunderman, Evansville, Ind.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the late Morris and Wilda Sunderman and was Baptist. He was a member of the Lions Club and was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Sunderman.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Dianne Sunderman, Maysville, Kenny and Becky Sunderman and Patha Sunderman, all of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Brad Holmes, Bloomington, Ind.; grandsons, Tyler Flanigan, Jordan Sunderman, Cody Sunderman, Hunter Sunderman and Ben Holmes; granddaughters, Amber Sunderman and Tyla Holmes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Ladonna Sunderman, Chicago, Ill., and Don and Julie Sunderman, Evansville, Ind.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Juanita Twiggs
Juanita Joyce Nix Twiggs, 54, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness.
She was born in Hall County, the daughter of Pearl Sutton Nix of Gainesville and the late B.A. Nix. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Lynn Twiggs, Gillsville; daughters, Misty Marie Twiggs and Malena Twiggs, both of Gillsville; grandson, Caleb Twiggs, Gillsville; brothers, Ray Nix, Oakwood, David Nix and Michael Nix, both of Gainesville, and Jimmy Underwood, Cleveland; sister, Janet Gee, Oakwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Brian Malcomb and Clack Stubbs officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, August 22, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Hall County, the daughter of Pearl Sutton Nix of Gainesville and the late B.A. Nix. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Lynn Twiggs, Gillsville; daughters, Misty Marie Twiggs and Malena Twiggs, both of Gillsville; grandson, Caleb Twiggs, Gillsville; brothers, Ray Nix, Oakwood, David Nix and Michael Nix, both of Gainesville, and Jimmy Underwood, Cleveland; sister, Janet Gee, Oakwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Brian Malcomb and Clack Stubbs officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, August 22, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Annette Wood
Sara Annette Bellamy Wood, 72, of Watkinsville, died Sunday, August 17, 2008.
A native of Homer, she was the daughter of the late Ace and Rose Bellamy, and was a longtime member of East Athens Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, George Carlton “Stick” Wood Sr.
Survivors include children, George C. Wood Jr., Decatur, Janet Tabor, Stockbridge, and Olin and Vicki Wood, Watkinsville; grandchildren, Brittany Wood, Jamie Wood and Morgan Wood; and one great-grandchild, Caiden.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, at 3 p.m., at East Athens Baptist Church with the Revs. Ray Wuerzer, Don Fuller and Bob Nash officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Homer, she was the daughter of the late Ace and Rose Bellamy, and was a longtime member of East Athens Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, George Carlton “Stick” Wood Sr.
Survivors include children, George C. Wood Jr., Decatur, Janet Tabor, Stockbridge, and Olin and Vicki Wood, Watkinsville; grandchildren, Brittany Wood, Jamie Wood and Morgan Wood; and one great-grandchild, Caiden.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, at 3 p.m., at East Athens Baptist Church with the Revs. Ray Wuerzer, Don Fuller and Bob Nash officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Robby Hunnicutt
Robby Lee Hunnicutt, 25, of Baldwin, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Stephens County on January 28, 1983, he was the son of Terry Hunnicutt of Baldwin and mother and step-father, Debbie Tench and Chad Wade, of Cornelia. He attended Harvest Christian Church and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed living life to the fullest. Mr. Hunnicutt was preceded in death by grandfathers, Wayne Eugene Tench and Robert Hunnicutt.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Neil Hunnicutt, Baldwin; step-brother, Zack Wade, Cornelia; grandmothers, Mary Lou Tench, Demorest, and Corrine Hunnicutt, Hollywood.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastors Rick Cox and Luther Williams officiating. Burial will be in Demorest City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Stephens County on January 28, 1983, he was the son of Terry Hunnicutt of Baldwin and mother and step-father, Debbie Tench and Chad Wade, of Cornelia. He attended Harvest Christian Church and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed living life to the fullest. Mr. Hunnicutt was preceded in death by grandfathers, Wayne Eugene Tench and Robert Hunnicutt.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Neil Hunnicutt, Baldwin; step-brother, Zack Wade, Cornelia; grandmothers, Mary Lou Tench, Demorest, and Corrine Hunnicutt, Hollywood.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastors Rick Cox and Luther Williams officiating. Burial will be in Demorest City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Ward
Thomas Edward Ward, 82, of Lithonia, formerly of Habersham County, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008.
He was the half-brother of Howard and Laurell Ward of Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, at Horis A. Ward Rockdale Chapel, Conyers.
Announcement courtesy of Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
He was the half-brother of Howard and Laurell Ward of Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, at Horis A. Ward Rockdale Chapel, Conyers.
Announcement courtesy of Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Joyce Barrett
Joyce Chambers Barrett, 62, of Lula, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Peachtree Christian Hospice.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Mamie Lawson Chambers. She lived all of her life in Hall County and was a member of Lanier Hills Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Donna Barrett, Atlanta, Tammy Barrett, Gainesville; a son, Chuck Barrett, Gainesville; sister, Barbara Smith, Gainesville; brother, Bill Chambers, Hiram; and grandchildren, Cole Barrett-Williams, Charlie Barrett and Chloe Barrett.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 18, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral home with the Rev. Fred Whitley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gainesville GAP, c/o Antioch United Methodist Church, 2922 Antioch Church Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Mamie Lawson Chambers. She lived all of her life in Hall County and was a member of Lanier Hills Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Donna Barrett, Atlanta, Tammy Barrett, Gainesville; a son, Chuck Barrett, Gainesville; sister, Barbara Smith, Gainesville; brother, Bill Chambers, Hiram; and grandchildren, Cole Barrett-Williams, Charlie Barrett and Chloe Barrett.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 18, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral home with the Rev. Fred Whitley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gainesville GAP, c/o Antioch United Methodist Church, 2922 Antioch Church Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Emma West
Emma Margie West, 66, of Homer, died Friday, August 15, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Survivors include sons, Brian Keith Heard, Quinton, Ala., and John Alfred Heard, Beeville, Texas; a daughter, La Donna Eutena Wainscott, Tampa, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 18, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral home with the Rev. Chris Brock officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include sons, Brian Keith Heard, Quinton, Ala., and John Alfred Heard, Beeville, Texas; a daughter, La Donna Eutena Wainscott, Tampa, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 18, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral home with the Rev. Chris Brock officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Expressions of sympathy
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.