Earl Robinson Sr., 84, of Cornelia, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Atlanta Medical Center.
He was born on January 29, 1924, in Stephens County, the son of the late Fain and Mammie Tomlin Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was the father of Mickey Robinson of Alto.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 2 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from October 2008
Dennis Jennings
Dennis Jennings, 52, of Colbert, died Monday, October 13, 2008.
He was the son of Mary J. Johnson of Colbert.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Curtis Jennings and Stacey Richardson; brothers, Cornelius and Flint Johnson; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 12 noon, at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be at Jennings Cemetery.
Jones Lexington Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Mary J. Johnson of Colbert.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Curtis Jennings and Stacey Richardson; brothers, Cornelius and Flint Johnson; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 12 noon, at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be at Jennings Cemetery.
Jones Lexington Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Vader Campbell
Vader (A) Argo Campbell, 86, of Royston, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Hart Care Center in Hartwell.
She was born in Madison County on January 3, 1922, the daughter of the late James W. “Joe” and Mary Dove Argo. She was a homemaker and attended the Bethel Holiness Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Campbell.
Survivors include a son, James Campbell Jr., Royston; daughters, Mary Frances Dutton, Douglasville, and Ruth Martin, Royston; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The body is at Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, where the family will receive friends Saturday, October 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Madison County on January 3, 1922, the daughter of the late James W. “Joe” and Mary Dove Argo. She was a homemaker and attended the Bethel Holiness Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Campbell.
Survivors include a son, James Campbell Jr., Royston; daughters, Mary Frances Dutton, Douglasville, and Ruth Martin, Royston; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The body is at Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, where the family will receive friends Saturday, October 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
John Nix
John Stacy Nix, 38, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Johnny Nix of Jackson County and Patsy Elizabeth Griffin of Commerce. He was a maintenance supervisor for MAR JAC, Inc., and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marines.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Fran Villanueva Nix, Pendergrass; sons, Edward Nix, Steven Nix, Austin Nix, John Stacy Nix Jr., Richard Nix and Kristoff Nix, all of Jackson County; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Kelly Blalock, Danielsville, Jerome and Holly Blalock, Commerce, and Cody and Brandy Griffin, Jackson County.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn and Kenneth Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Johnny Nix of Jackson County and Patsy Elizabeth Griffin of Commerce. He was a maintenance supervisor for MAR JAC, Inc., and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marines.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Fran Villanueva Nix, Pendergrass; sons, Edward Nix, Steven Nix, Austin Nix, John Stacy Nix Jr., Richard Nix and Kristoff Nix, all of Jackson County; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Kelly Blalock, Danielsville, Jerome and Holly Blalock, Commerce, and Cody and Brandy Griffin, Jackson County.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn and Kenneth Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Barry Sisson
Barry Willard Sisson, 49, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was the son of Willard and Cherie Stonaker Sisson.
Mr. Sisson was the brother of Leeann Hicks of Commerce.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 17, at 12:00 p.m. at The Father’s House in Dawsonville with Pastor Ricky Stepp officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Riverside Drive Chapel in Gainesville.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Willard and Cherie Stonaker Sisson.
Mr. Sisson was the brother of Leeann Hicks of Commerce.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 17, at 12:00 p.m. at The Father’s House in Dawsonville with Pastor Ricky Stepp officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Riverside Drive Chapel in Gainesville.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Andy’ Betts
George “Andy” Betts, 59, of Hull, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of Eloise Dickerson Betts of Hull and the late George Betts Jr. He was retired from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department with the rank of Captain after 20 years of service, and was a member of the Central Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Theresa Betts, Hull; children, Andrea Kay Betts (Roger Lott), Braselton, and Kimberly Dawn McGraw and husband, Michael, Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Rachel Betts, David and Kathy Betts and Johnny and Becky Betts, all of Hull, Jimmy and Melissa Betts, Watkinsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy Tate, Nicholson, and Deborah and Perry Hunnicutt, Madison; brother-in-law, Mark Strickland, Hull; grandchildren, Chase Conwell, Kristen Bannister, Logan and Carson McKissick, and Blake and Tanner McGraw; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stuchell officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donnie Weathersbee, Perry Hunnicutt, Bobby Rich, Gary Jeffers, Mike Murray and Mike Anglin. Members of the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of Eloise Dickerson Betts of Hull and the late George Betts Jr. He was retired from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department with the rank of Captain after 20 years of service, and was a member of the Central Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Theresa Betts, Hull; children, Andrea Kay Betts (Roger Lott), Braselton, and Kimberly Dawn McGraw and husband, Michael, Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Rachel Betts, David and Kathy Betts and Johnny and Becky Betts, all of Hull, Jimmy and Melissa Betts, Watkinsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy Tate, Nicholson, and Deborah and Perry Hunnicutt, Madison; brother-in-law, Mark Strickland, Hull; grandchildren, Chase Conwell, Kristen Bannister, Logan and Carson McKissick, and Blake and Tanner McGraw; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stuchell officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donnie Weathersbee, Perry Hunnicutt, Bobby Rich, Gary Jeffers, Mike Murray and Mike Anglin. Members of the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Bellomy
Harold Kenneth Bellomy, 61, of Maysville, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at BJC Hospital.
Born in Ridgeland, S.C., he was the son of the late Cecil and Ida Gertrude Collins Bellomy. He worked as a construction supervisor and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Perry Bellomy, Maysville; sons, Scott Bellomy, Tucker, and Tommy Bellomy, Commerce; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Breanne Bellomy, Kenneth Garrett Bellomy and Kalebb Scott Bellomy.
Memorial services will be held Monday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 20, from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Ridgeland, S.C., he was the son of the late Cecil and Ida Gertrude Collins Bellomy. He worked as a construction supervisor and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Perry Bellomy, Maysville; sons, Scott Bellomy, Tucker, and Tommy Bellomy, Commerce; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Breanne Bellomy, Kenneth Garrett Bellomy and Kalebb Scott Bellomy.
Memorial services will be held Monday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 20, from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Stella Ross
Stella Pruitt Ross, 60, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following, an extended illness.
She was the daughter of Louise Beck Landers of Braselton and the late Troy Landers. She had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a manager with Burger King of Gainesville. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her first husband, James Pruitt; and a daughter, Tina Pruitt.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Barry Ross, Jefferson; sisters, Carolyn Gaines, Hoschton, and Debbie Murphy, Pendergrass; step-children, Tim Ross, Brandi Ross, David Dyer and Alan Dyer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Louise Beck Landers of Braselton and the late Troy Landers. She had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a manager with Burger King of Gainesville. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her first husband, James Pruitt; and a daughter, Tina Pruitt.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Barry Ross, Jefferson; sisters, Carolyn Gaines, Hoschton, and Debbie Murphy, Pendergrass; step-children, Tim Ross, Brandi Ross, David Dyer and Alan Dyer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Almond
Mary Almond, of Commerce, died Monday, October 13, 2008, at BJC Nursing Facility.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was a lifelong resident of Jackson, and also lived in Jackson County.
Survivors include sisters, Vivian Anderson, Commerce; brothers, Billy Almond, Tommy Almond and James Almond, all of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Warren Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Wood officiating. Burial will be in Johntown Cemetery. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11:30 a.m. to hour of service.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was a lifelong resident of Jackson, and also lived in Jackson County.
Survivors include sisters, Vivian Anderson, Commerce; brothers, Billy Almond, Tommy Almond and James Almond, all of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Warren Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Wood officiating. Burial will be in Johntown Cemetery. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11:30 a.m. to hour of service.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
David Worley
David Worley, 47, of Gainesville, died Friday, October 10, 2008, at his residence.
He was the son of Dwight Worley of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Dwight Worley of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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