Mary Sue Vaughn, 95, of Commerce, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Dilmus and Myra Blanche Whitworth Langston. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was retired from Commerce Sportswear.
Survivors include a number of cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at Hudson River Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Beatrice Langford
Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce and Clarence Cruce.
Survivors include a daughter, June Langford, Dahlonega; grandson and wife, Tim and Patty Pass, Braselton; great-grandchildren, Pamela Nichols, Winder, Molly Pass and Timothy Pass, both of Braselton; one great-great-grandchild, Jenna Maynor, Winder.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce and Clarence Cruce.
Survivors include a daughter, June Langford, Dahlonega; grandson and wife, Tim and Patty Pass, Braselton; great-grandchildren, Pamela Nichols, Winder, Molly Pass and Timothy Pass, both of Braselton; one great-great-grandchild, Jenna Maynor, Winder.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
SMSGT ‘Jim’ Strong
SMSGT James “Jim” Strong, 47, of Yakota Air Base, Japan, died Friday, November 14, 2008.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, Jordan A. Strong and Kathleen Strong, both of Anderson, Ind., and Jessica Strong, Japan; step-son, Varrick Bacani, Japan, step-daughter, Erica Ferrer, Japan; brothers, Tom Strong, Jefferson, and Michael Strong, Cumming.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William M. Snipes officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, Jordan A. Strong and Kathleen Strong, both of Anderson, Ind., and Jessica Strong, Japan; step-son, Varrick Bacani, Japan, step-daughter, Erica Ferrer, Japan; brothers, Tom Strong, Jefferson, and Michael Strong, Cumming.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William M. Snipes officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Purdy
Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Decatur.
Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during World War II, and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Purdy was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Clara Parker Purdy; sons, Richard T. Purdy, Douglas D. Purdy and Larry W. Purdy; and a brother, Garnett Purdy.
Survivors include sons, Leonard L. Purdy Jr., Commerce, Johnny D. Purdy, Statham; sisters, Jeanette Flournoy, Helen Vinson, Imogene Trotter, all of Cornelia, Dorothy Mae Kimbrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Leroy Purdy, Beaumont, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 11:30 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during World War II, and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Purdy was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Clara Parker Purdy; sons, Richard T. Purdy, Douglas D. Purdy and Larry W. Purdy; and a brother, Garnett Purdy.
Survivors include sons, Leonard L. Purdy Jr., Commerce, Johnny D. Purdy, Statham; sisters, Jeanette Flournoy, Helen Vinson, Imogene Trotter, all of Cornelia, Dorothy Mae Kimbrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Leroy Purdy, Beaumont, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 11:30 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Williams
Samuel Lee Williams, 30, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Eddie Williams Sr. of Jefferson and Vickie Henderson of Toccoa. He worked as a plumber most of his life. He was a passionate and brave person; losing his life in the process of saving four others, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Williams, Winder; a son, Kaden Williams, Winder; grandfather, Harold Henderson, Hollywood; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Tina Williams, Dacula; sister and brother-in-law, Tonya and Casey Cason, Jefferson; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Eddie Williams Sr. of Jefferson and Vickie Henderson of Toccoa. He worked as a plumber most of his life. He was a passionate and brave person; losing his life in the process of saving four others, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Williams, Winder; a son, Kaden Williams, Winder; grandfather, Harold Henderson, Hollywood; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Tina Williams, Dacula; sister and brother-in-law, Tonya and Casey Cason, Jefferson; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
James Phillips
James Phillips, 75, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008.
A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a retired carpenter and was Baptist.
Survivors include children, Susan Pugh, Hoschton, Sara Jarrard, Braselton, Scotty Phillips, Pendergrass, and Sharon Holmes, Commerce; sisters, Edith Gaillard and Nikki Shannon, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton; brothers, Ralph Phillips, Melford Phillips, Everett Phillips, Sam Phillips and Jimmy Phillips, all of Winder; friend, Sybil Phillips, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a retired carpenter and was Baptist.
Survivors include children, Susan Pugh, Hoschton, Sara Jarrard, Braselton, Scotty Phillips, Pendergrass, and Sharon Holmes, Commerce; sisters, Edith Gaillard and Nikki Shannon, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton; brothers, Ralph Phillips, Melford Phillips, Everett Phillips, Sam Phillips and Jimmy Phillips, all of Winder; friend, Sybil Phillips, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Amory Barnett
Armory R. Barnett, 80, of Athens, died Sunday, November 23, 2008.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Icie Minish Barnett and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barnett. He was owner and operator of Barnett’s Welding Shop for over 40 years and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife of over 53 years, Allene T. Barnett; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Ed Ivey, Gainesville; brother, Willie Barnett, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., in the Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Dover officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Icie Minish Barnett and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barnett. He was owner and operator of Barnett’s Welding Shop for over 40 years and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife of over 53 years, Allene T. Barnett; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Ed Ivey, Gainesville; brother, Willie Barnett, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., in the Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Dover officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Grover Adams
Grover Junior Adams, 76, of Commerce, died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Brown Convalescent Center in Commerce.
Born on October 30, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Grover Lee “Pap” and Jewell Ballenger Adams. He was a retired logger and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was Baptist. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by sons, Mike Adams and Frankie Ivester.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Danny and Shelia Adams Fowler, and Deborah Sosby, all of Toccoa; sons, Charlie and Bobby Ivester, Toccoa, and Albert Ivester, Atlanta; sister, Deanie Harper, Royston; brothers, Kenneth “Shorty” Adams and Donald Adams, both of Toccoa, and Charlie Adams, Martin; longtime friend, Joyce Brock and her daughter, Tammy; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerome Hill officiating. Burial will be at Middle River Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 30, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Grover Lee “Pap” and Jewell Ballenger Adams. He was a retired logger and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was Baptist. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by sons, Mike Adams and Frankie Ivester.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Danny and Shelia Adams Fowler, and Deborah Sosby, all of Toccoa; sons, Charlie and Bobby Ivester, Toccoa, and Albert Ivester, Atlanta; sister, Deanie Harper, Royston; brothers, Kenneth “Shorty” Adams and Donald Adams, both of Toccoa, and Charlie Adams, Martin; longtime friend, Joyce Brock and her daughter, Tammy; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerome Hill officiating. Burial will be at Middle River Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Dale Lister
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of the Rev. Mr. Dale Frank Lister, age 65, of Jefferson, who passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, a son to Mrs. Rose Hundsrucker Lister of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Albert Lister. Dale attended the University of Toledo in Ohio, Buffalo State in N.Y and Furman University in South Carolina. He also completed specialized courses at American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kansas.
He was involved in the design of high speed bakeries and sales of bakery
equipment for 33 years. His most current position was Regional Sales Manager
at Gemini Bakery Equipment Company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. In
February of 2007, Dale was ordained a permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese
of Atlanta, ministering to the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church
Commerce, GA. He was selected as an honorary co-chairman of the 2008 Relay
for Life Team.
Survivors, including his mother, are his wife of 42 years, Pamela Lister,
Jefferson, GA; sons, Gregory Scott Lister, Commerce, GA, Mark Richard and
Sonja Hope Lister, Woodstock, GA, Tim Michael Lister, Cumming, GA; sister,
Barbara Knannlein, Toledo, Ohio; brother, Al Lister, Columbus, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna Lister, Mallori and Macy Lister.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Athens, GA. Monsignor Richard Lopez will be
the Celebrant. The visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, from
4-8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure Building Fund in memory of Dale Lister, 708 State St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, a son to Mrs. Rose Hundsrucker Lister of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Albert Lister. Dale attended the University of Toledo in Ohio, Buffalo State in N.Y and Furman University in South Carolina. He also completed specialized courses at American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kansas.
He was involved in the design of high speed bakeries and sales of bakery
equipment for 33 years. His most current position was Regional Sales Manager
at Gemini Bakery Equipment Company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. In
February of 2007, Dale was ordained a permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese
of Atlanta, ministering to the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church
Commerce, GA. He was selected as an honorary co-chairman of the 2008 Relay
for Life Team.
Survivors, including his mother, are his wife of 42 years, Pamela Lister,
Jefferson, GA; sons, Gregory Scott Lister, Commerce, GA, Mark Richard and
Sonja Hope Lister, Woodstock, GA, Tim Michael Lister, Cumming, GA; sister,
Barbara Knannlein, Toledo, Ohio; brother, Al Lister, Columbus, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna Lister, Mallori and Macy Lister.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Athens, GA. Monsignor Richard Lopez will be
the Celebrant. The visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, from
4-8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure Building Fund in memory of Dale Lister, 708 State St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467.
Florence Mullins
Florence Marie Mullins, 84, of Venice, Fla., died Friday, November 21, 2008.
She was born on March 19, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard and Catherine (Call) Beekman.
Mrs. Mullins was the mother of Barbara S. and Douglas Mize of Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 11 a.m., in the Galilee Christian Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Galilee Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549, or the Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill Rd., East Point, Ga. 30344.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on March 19, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard and Catherine (Call) Beekman.
Mrs. Mullins was the mother of Barbara S. and Douglas Mize of Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 11 a.m., in the Galilee Christian Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Galilee Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549, or the Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill Rd., East Point, Ga. 30344.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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