Mary Lou Fields Dillard, 95, of the Sanford Community, died Monday, September 29, 2008.
Born in Union County, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew and Nellie Gillespie Fields. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dillard was preceded in death by her husband, William Otis Dillard; and twins, Harry and Larry Dillard.
Survivors include children, Kenneth Fielding (Geneva Marshall) Dillard, Gloria Andrea (Glenn) Epps, and Sarah Paulette (Eddie) Cooper; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2, at 11 a.m., at the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Billy Pittman and Bill Coady officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Phillip Strickland
Phillip Daniel Strickland, 38, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of Joe and Linda Strickland of Danielsville. He was employed with Silgan Closures for many years and was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed hunting. At age 19, he received a heart transplant that allowed 19 additional years with his family and friends.
Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie Strickland; brother, Kevin Strickland; and grandparents, Albert and Mary A. Wood and C.D. and Jene Strickland.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his fiancé, Karla Benoit, Nicholson; step-children, Jordan and Faith Whiddon, both of Nicholson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and James Boree, Comer, Mary Ann and Greg Smith, Warner Robins, Donna Strickland, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Strickland, Crawford, Mark and Eve Strickland, Arnoldsville, Jason and Tiffany Strickland, Winterville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Fowler officiating. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research or Lifelink of Georgia.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of Joe and Linda Strickland of Danielsville. He was employed with Silgan Closures for many years and was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed hunting. At age 19, he received a heart transplant that allowed 19 additional years with his family and friends.
Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie Strickland; brother, Kevin Strickland; and grandparents, Albert and Mary A. Wood and C.D. and Jene Strickland.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his fiancé, Karla Benoit, Nicholson; step-children, Jordan and Faith Whiddon, both of Nicholson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and James Boree, Comer, Mary Ann and Greg Smith, Warner Robins, Donna Strickland, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Strickland, Crawford, Mark and Eve Strickland, Arnoldsville, Jason and Tiffany Strickland, Winterville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Fowler officiating. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research or Lifelink of Georgia.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Walter Standridge
Walter Dean Standridge, 68, of Arcade, died Sunday, September 28, 2008.
He was born in Jackson County on January 5, 1940, the son of the late Wootson and Anna Belle Payne Standridge. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and operated the Gulf Service Station on Lee St. in Jefferson many years ago. Mr. Standridge was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Smith; and brother, Harold Standridge.
Survivors include children, Lorrie Fowler, Clifton, Colo., Warren Standridge, Nicholson, Stacy Standridge and Marty Standridge, both of Center; a sister, Betty Beatty, Jefferson; brother, L.C. Standridge, Hartwell; partner, Mattie McGinty, Arcade; grandson, Colton Standridge, Jefferson; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Marvin Lutrell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tony Beatty, Jeremy Standridge, Brian Standridge, Gerald Standridge, Ricky Beatty, Steve Frank, Tommy Smith and Chris Beatty.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County on January 5, 1940, the son of the late Wootson and Anna Belle Payne Standridge. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and operated the Gulf Service Station on Lee St. in Jefferson many years ago. Mr. Standridge was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Smith; and brother, Harold Standridge.
Survivors include children, Lorrie Fowler, Clifton, Colo., Warren Standridge, Nicholson, Stacy Standridge and Marty Standridge, both of Center; a sister, Betty Beatty, Jefferson; brother, L.C. Standridge, Hartwell; partner, Mattie McGinty, Arcade; grandson, Colton Standridge, Jefferson; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Marvin Lutrell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tony Beatty, Jeremy Standridge, Brian Standridge, Gerald Standridge, Ricky Beatty, Steve Frank, Tommy Smith and Chris Beatty.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Dean Bell Jr.
Jesse Dean Bell Jr., 59, of Braselton, died Saturday, September 27, 2008.
He was born in Hall County, the son of Geraldine Deaton Bell of Braselton and the late Jesse Dean Bell Sr. He was a retired bus driver with the Jackson County School System and was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Robert Loyd Wheeler, Suwanee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeffery T. and Jean Bell, Hoschton, and Douglas C. and Pam Bell, Bethlehem; niece, Stephanie Wheeler; nephews, Russell Bell (Maria), Daniel Bell and Jesse Wheeler.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Jack Lawson officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 29, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Hall County, the son of Geraldine Deaton Bell of Braselton and the late Jesse Dean Bell Sr. He was a retired bus driver with the Jackson County School System and was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Robert Loyd Wheeler, Suwanee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeffery T. and Jean Bell, Hoschton, and Douglas C. and Pam Bell, Bethlehem; niece, Stephanie Wheeler; nephews, Russell Bell (Maria), Daniel Bell and Jesse Wheeler.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Jack Lawson officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 29, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Irvin
Willie Rowena Irvin, 84, of Jefferson, died Sunday, September 28, 2008.
She was born on May 15, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Nora Dorsey. She had lived in the Jefferson area for most of her life, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Irvin was preceded in death by her husband, Will Elisha “June” Irvin Jr.; a son, James Roland Irvin; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Leshae Crowe.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Littlefield, Rossville; sisters, Maggie Ilene Vinson, Warner Robins, and Floy Lee, Cleveland; grandchildren, June Martin, Kevin Crowe, Larry Keith Littlefield, Stacey Boyd and Brandy Irvin; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 3, in the Talmo Baptist Church cemetery in Talmo, Ga. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Wilson Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on May 15, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Nora Dorsey. She had lived in the Jefferson area for most of her life, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Irvin was preceded in death by her husband, Will Elisha “June” Irvin Jr.; a son, James Roland Irvin; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Leshae Crowe.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Littlefield, Rossville; sisters, Maggie Ilene Vinson, Warner Robins, and Floy Lee, Cleveland; grandchildren, June Martin, Kevin Crowe, Larry Keith Littlefield, Stacey Boyd and Brandy Irvin; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 3, in the Talmo Baptist Church cemetery in Talmo, Ga. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Wilson Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Ray Dodd
Ray Wilford Dodd, 73, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie Howard and Laura Wade Dodd. He was retired from Hulsey’s Home Improvement and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mr. Dodd was preceded in death by his wife, Onidia Loggins Dodd; a daughter, Peggy Brown; grandson, Darrin Brown; great-grandchildren, Shane Buffington and Carrie Harrell.
Survivors include daughters, Patsy Howard, Gillsville, Marie Ramey, Maysville, Kathy Ledford and Katie Crane, both of Gainesville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Mary Frances Dodd, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Connie and Dan Broome, Lula, and Altonia and Robert Eason, Carrollton; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, at 12:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Grady White and Fred Patton officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie Howard and Laura Wade Dodd. He was retired from Hulsey’s Home Improvement and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mr. Dodd was preceded in death by his wife, Onidia Loggins Dodd; a daughter, Peggy Brown; grandson, Darrin Brown; great-grandchildren, Shane Buffington and Carrie Harrell.
Survivors include daughters, Patsy Howard, Gillsville, Marie Ramey, Maysville, Kathy Ledford and Katie Crane, both of Gainesville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Mary Frances Dodd, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Connie and Dan Broome, Lula, and Altonia and Robert Eason, Carrollton; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, at 12:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Grady White and Fred Patton officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilda Wade
Wilda Cheek Wade, 90, of Commerce, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Grandview Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Lillian Hix Cheek. She and her late husband, Aubrey Wallace Wade, had owned and operated several retail businesses in the Commerce area. Two of those businesses were Wade’s Grocery and Burger Kreem Restaurant.
Survivors include a sister, Queenola Dunn, Clawson, Mich.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Manus and Jeff Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Lillian Hix Cheek. She and her late husband, Aubrey Wallace Wade, had owned and operated several retail businesses in the Commerce area. Two of those businesses were Wade’s Grocery and Burger Kreem Restaurant.
Survivors include a sister, Queenola Dunn, Clawson, Mich.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Manus and Jeff Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Platia
Patricia Goman Platia, 63, of Commerce, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at her residence.
She was born in Connecticut and was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Platia.
Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Garrison, Commerce, and Therese Platia, South Carolina; grandchildren, Joshua Will Blackmon, Megan Nicole Blackmon, Maggie Lynn Blackmon, Shameka White and Stamien Platia.
No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Connecticut and was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Platia.
Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Garrison, Commerce, and Therese Platia, South Carolina; grandchildren, Joshua Will Blackmon, Megan Nicole Blackmon, Maggie Lynn Blackmon, Shameka White and Stamien Platia.
No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
William Aaron
William Wesley Aaron, 79, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, September 22, 2008.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Lizzie Craig Aaron. He was a retired maintenance worker with the University of Georgia, a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Nix Aaron, Jefferson; a son, Gene Aaron, Jefferson; daughter, Jerrie Courson, Statham; sister, Edna Meeler, Jefferson; and a granddaughter, Celena Chatham, Talmo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Ronnie Healan and Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Lizzie Craig Aaron. He was a retired maintenance worker with the University of Georgia, a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Nix Aaron, Jefferson; a son, Gene Aaron, Jefferson; daughter, Jerrie Courson, Statham; sister, Edna Meeler, Jefferson; and a granddaughter, Celena Chatham, Talmo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Ronnie Healan and Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Randy Patman
Randy Patman, 58, of Athens, died Sunday, September 21, 2008.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Wilda Hix Patman of Commerce and the late J.W. Patman. He retired from the United States Air Force and then worked at Athens Regional Medical Center in the dietary department. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board and sang in the male choir.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Shannon Head and her husband, Pastor Samuel Head Jr., Winterville, and Randy Darius Patman, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Tommy Patman, Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Martha Cornish and Brenda Harper, both of Athens, and Carol Tarpkins, Jackson County; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 12 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Abraham Mosley officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Wilda Hix Patman of Commerce and the late J.W. Patman. He retired from the United States Air Force and then worked at Athens Regional Medical Center in the dietary department. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board and sang in the male choir.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Shannon Head and her husband, Pastor Samuel Head Jr., Winterville, and Randy Darius Patman, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Tommy Patman, Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Martha Cornish and Brenda Harper, both of Athens, and Carol Tarpkins, Jackson County; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 12 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Abraham Mosley officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
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