Hilda Winkles Phillips, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at New Horizon’s West Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from November, 2008
Nolie Bellamy
Nolie LuRuth Ayers Bellamy, 85, of New Bethel Community, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Born on May 14, 1923, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Myrt Wood Ayers. She was a retired teacher and taught many years at Eastanollee Elementary School. She was a lifelong active member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Newton Bellamy Jr.; siblings, Octie Ayers, Corene McFarlin, Alene Wilkinson, Sue Ayers, Janelle Andrews, Darvin Ayers and John F. Ayers Jr.; and a great-grandchild, Alison Bertrang.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph N. Bellamy Sr., daughter and son-in-law, Jan, who is a principal and long-time educator in Banks County School System and is presently principal at Banks County Elementary School in Homer, and John, who teaches in Banks County, Bertrang, Carnesville; grandchildren, Shawn Bertrang, Amy Crump, Charli Bellamy, Anna Wilkinson and R.N. Bellamy; great-grandson, Drew Bertrang; and sister, Dorothy Bellamy, Carnesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ryan Seawright, Bill Ratliff and Donald Phillips officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 14, 1923, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Myrt Wood Ayers. She was a retired teacher and taught many years at Eastanollee Elementary School. She was a lifelong active member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Newton Bellamy Jr.; siblings, Octie Ayers, Corene McFarlin, Alene Wilkinson, Sue Ayers, Janelle Andrews, Darvin Ayers and John F. Ayers Jr.; and a great-grandchild, Alison Bertrang.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph N. Bellamy Sr., daughter and son-in-law, Jan, who is a principal and long-time educator in Banks County School System and is presently principal at Banks County Elementary School in Homer, and John, who teaches in Banks County, Bertrang, Carnesville; grandchildren, Shawn Bertrang, Amy Crump, Charli Bellamy, Anna Wilkinson and R.N. Bellamy; great-grandson, Drew Bertrang; and sister, Dorothy Bellamy, Carnesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ryan Seawright, Bill Ratliff and Donald Phillips officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
George Hulsey
George Junior Hulsey, 64, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mamie Simmons Hulsey. He worked as a pulpwooder and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his dear friend, Sandra McJunkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Ricky Alexander and Tasha and Jimmy Everhart; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Michelle Clark, Tommy and Pam McJunkin, Christopher Hulsey, and Jimmy McJunkin; grandchildren, Brandon McJunkin, CJ Woodall, Jessica Parr, Jennifer Maxwell, Destiny Clark and Hayden Clark.
No services are planned at this time.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mamie Simmons Hulsey. He worked as a pulpwooder and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his dear friend, Sandra McJunkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Ricky Alexander and Tasha and Jimmy Everhart; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Michelle Clark, Tommy and Pam McJunkin, Christopher Hulsey, and Jimmy McJunkin; grandchildren, Brandon McJunkin, CJ Woodall, Jessica Parr, Jennifer Maxwell, Destiny Clark and Hayden Clark.
No services are planned at this time.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Christine Elrod
Christine Umbehant Elrod, 76, of Anderson, S.C., died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Anderson, S.C.
Born on July 18, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Larkin and Emma Pitts Umbehant. She was a member of the River Heights Pentecostal Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan L. Elrod; son, Robert Andrew Dill; and brothers, Otis Umbehant, Elmo Umbehant, Arthur Umbehant and Everett Umbehant.
Survivors include a son, John Dill, Belton, S.C.; brothers, Gene Umbehant, Mt. Airy, Glenn Umbehant, Demorest; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., at the Community Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. John Umbehant officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 18, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Larkin and Emma Pitts Umbehant. She was a member of the River Heights Pentecostal Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan L. Elrod; son, Robert Andrew Dill; and brothers, Otis Umbehant, Elmo Umbehant, Arthur Umbehant and Everett Umbehant.
Survivors include a son, John Dill, Belton, S.C.; brothers, Gene Umbehant, Mt. Airy, Glenn Umbehant, Demorest; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., at the Community Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. John Umbehant officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Teddy’ Usher
Teri “Teddy” Whitmire Usher, 49, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in New Jersey, she had lived in Habersham and White Counties most of her life.
Mrs. Usher was the mother of Allison Mullinax of Alto.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Flynn and Dennis Turner officiating. Burial will be in White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in New Jersey, she had lived in Habersham and White Counties most of her life.
Mrs. Usher was the mother of Allison Mullinax of Alto.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Flynn and Dennis Turner officiating. Burial will be in White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Vera Adams
Vera B. Adams, 98, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at New Horizons North Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Delia Fangans Bagwell.
Mrs. Adams was the grandmother of Ken and Debbie Morrison of Lula; great-grandmother of LeAnne Morrison of Lula; and great-great-grandmother of Jenna Sanders of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m., at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. James McNeal and Bill McDougal officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Delia Fangans Bagwell.
Mrs. Adams was the grandmother of Ken and Debbie Morrison of Lula; great-grandmother of LeAnne Morrison of Lula; and great-great-grandmother of Jenna Sanders of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m., at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. James McNeal and Bill McDougal officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Lydia Tucker
Lydia Leigh Martin Tucker, 44, of Gainesville, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of Winburn and Mary Martin of Gainesville.
Mrs. Tucker was sister of Todd and Rhonda Martin and Donna Gee, both of Gillsville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 16, at Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of Winburn and Mary Martin of Gainesville.
Mrs. Tucker was sister of Todd and Rhonda Martin and Donna Gee, both of Gillsville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 16, at Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church.
Lonnie Adkins
Lonnie Adkins, 78, of Homer, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce.
There are no surviving family members and no memorial service is scheduled.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
There are no surviving family members and no memorial service is scheduled.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Dills
Kenneth Wayne Dills, 53, of Cornelia, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born in Habersham County on July 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Louie Oren and Isabelle Margaret Garrett Dills.
Mr. Dills was the brother of Clifford and Wanda Dills of Alto.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Grizzle officiating. Burial will be in Return Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Dills officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County on July 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Louie Oren and Isabelle Margaret Garrett Dills.
Mr. Dills was the brother of Clifford and Wanda Dills of Alto.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Grizzle officiating. Burial will be in Return Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Dills officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Bill Brown
Bill Brown, 81, of Commerce, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at the BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Wood Brown, Commerce; sons, Abe Brown, Commerce, and Brad Brown, Lula; daughter, Bonnie Harris, Watkinsville; brother, Paul Brown, Athens; sister, Jean Hunt, New Bern, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., at the Commerce First Baptist Church with Dr. Carlton Allen and the Rev. Brian Stowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Commerce First Baptist Church, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Wood Brown, Commerce; sons, Abe Brown, Commerce, and Brad Brown, Lula; daughter, Bonnie Harris, Watkinsville; brother, Paul Brown, Athens; sister, Jean Hunt, New Bern, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., at the Commerce First Baptist Church with Dr. Carlton Allen and the Rev. Brian Stowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Commerce First Baptist Church, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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