Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler, where he lived most of his life. He began work at the University of Georgia Grounds Department, retiring from there in 1996 as a tree surgeon foreman. In 1987 he and his wife opened County Line Produce in which he specialized in boiled peanuts. He was an active member of the New Hope Worship Center. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by brothers, Clyde, Haskill and Albert Lee Fowler; brother-in-law, Lawrence Chastain; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Fowler, Dot Fowler and Jo Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of over 51 years, Alice Freeman Fowler; sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Robin Fowler, Colbert, Eddy Ward Fowler and Timothy Earl Fowler, both of Danielsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Hugh Dove, Eunice Chastain and Evette and Charles Cleveland, all of Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lendon and Doris Fowler, Hull, Ray and Dottie Fowler, Athens, George and Faye Fowler, Ila, and David Fowler, Auburn; grandsons, Myles Christopher Fowler, Danielsville, Logan Timothy Fowler, Royston, twins Evan Winfred and Blake Allen Fowler, both of Colbert; granddaughter, Autumn Nicole Fowler, Athens; and a sister-in-law, Mary Fowler, Bowman.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence, Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Myles Fowler, Floyd Phillips, James Sorrells, Earl “Dick” James, Wade Ayers, T.J. Berryman, Gene Phillips and Randy Dove. Honorary pallbearers were retired employees of whom he worked with at the University of Georgia, along with current administration at the University of Georgia of whom he worked with.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite #200C, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from November, 2008
‘Leo’ Ohler
Leonard “Leo” Ohler, 53, of Danielsville, died Friday, November 21, 2008.
He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years.
Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick Ohler, Athens, and Starla Stewart, Winterville; three sisters and brothers-in-law; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years.
Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick Ohler, Athens, and Starla Stewart, Winterville; three sisters and brothers-in-law; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Tommy Hendrix
Tommy Roger Hendrix, 67, of Royston, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Don Hendrix.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hart Hendrix, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Robin Hendrix, Dewy Rose; daughter and son-in-law, Renae Hendrix and Greg Clark, Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Tasha Hendrix, Josh and Tracy Hendrix; Leigh Ann and Matt Bartlett, Lindsey Clark, Savannah, Zack and Thatcher Hendrix; great-grandchildren, Mia Hendrix and Owen Hendrix; and a brother, Jack Hendrix, Bowmam.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Royston Church of God with the Rev. James Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Don Hendrix.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hart Hendrix, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Robin Hendrix, Dewy Rose; daughter and son-in-law, Renae Hendrix and Greg Clark, Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Tasha Hendrix, Josh and Tracy Hendrix; Leigh Ann and Matt Bartlett, Lindsey Clark, Savannah, Zack and Thatcher Hendrix; great-grandchildren, Mia Hendrix and Owen Hendrix; and a brother, Jack Hendrix, Bowmam.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Royston Church of God with the Rev. James Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Irelle Thompson
Irelle Thompson, 83 of Madison County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Gwinnett Extended Care Center in Lawrenceville.
Born in Madison County on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Cleveland and Evie Ann Scarboro James. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Worship Center. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by brothers, Carris, Reppard, Felton, Odelle, Lee Doyle and Otis James; and a sister, Bertie Macomson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Danny W. and Nancy Thompson, Flowery Branch; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Karen Thompson, Athens, and Tammy and Don Fleming; a sister, Annie Lou Strickland, Canon; grandchildren and spouses, Allen and Brooke Thompson, Eric and Natasha Thompson, Shannon and Laura Thompson, Amy Fleming, and Julia Fleming; great-grandchild, Ali Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Velma Thompson, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 3:30 p.m., at the New Hope Worship Center with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Cleveland and Evie Ann Scarboro James. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Worship Center. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by brothers, Carris, Reppard, Felton, Odelle, Lee Doyle and Otis James; and a sister, Bertie Macomson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Danny W. and Nancy Thompson, Flowery Branch; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Karen Thompson, Athens, and Tammy and Don Fleming; a sister, Annie Lou Strickland, Canon; grandchildren and spouses, Allen and Brooke Thompson, Eric and Natasha Thompson, Shannon and Laura Thompson, Amy Fleming, and Julia Fleming; great-grandchild, Ali Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Velma Thompson, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 3:30 p.m., at the New Hope Worship Center with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Charley Joe Smith
Charley Joe Smith Sr., 71, of Royston, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at his residence.
Born in DeKalb County on October 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Toby and Catherine Bradford Smith. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Wendell, N.C. Mr. Smith was twice married, first to the late Loretta Patton Smith; second to Joyce Burdette Smith, Royston.
Survivors in addition to his wife, include sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie Joe Smith Jr. and Pamela Smith, Louisburgh, N.C., Don and Donnie Sue Smith, Atlanta, and Jamie and Grace Smith, Rochester, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Sheril and Junios Nichols, Raleigh, N.C.; step-son and spouse, David and Angie Graham, Canon; step-daughter and spouse, Teresa and Marcus Mills, Hull; grandchildren and spouses, Chris Smith, Jimmy Smith, Junios Nichols III and Debra Nichols, and Melanie and Josh Thomas; great-grandchildren, Alise Nichols, Raven Thomas and Mackenna Thomas; step-grandchildren, Blake and Angel Graham, Cody and Candice Mills.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Burdette officiating. Burial was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in DeKalb County on October 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Toby and Catherine Bradford Smith. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Wendell, N.C. Mr. Smith was twice married, first to the late Loretta Patton Smith; second to Joyce Burdette Smith, Royston.
Survivors in addition to his wife, include sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie Joe Smith Jr. and Pamela Smith, Louisburgh, N.C., Don and Donnie Sue Smith, Atlanta, and Jamie and Grace Smith, Rochester, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Sheril and Junios Nichols, Raleigh, N.C.; step-son and spouse, David and Angie Graham, Canon; step-daughter and spouse, Teresa and Marcus Mills, Hull; grandchildren and spouses, Chris Smith, Jimmy Smith, Junios Nichols III and Debra Nichols, and Melanie and Josh Thomas; great-grandchildren, Alise Nichols, Raven Thomas and Mackenna Thomas; step-grandchildren, Blake and Angel Graham, Cody and Candice Mills.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Burdette officiating. Burial was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Shelvy Phillips
Shelvy Jean Ashworth Phillips, 70, of Royston, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Nancy Hart Nursing Home in Elberton.
Born in Elbert County on January 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Willie Thomas Ashworth Sr. and Corrie Jane Moon Ashworth. She was a seamstress, a homemaker, a member of Zidon Baptist Church, and president of the residents’ council at the Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lanier “Sonny” Phillips.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Wallace, Bowman; son, Tracy Lanier Phillips, Lyons; grandson, Brandon Cothran, Royston; step-granddaughter, Allison Wallace, Townville, S.C.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Willie Thomas “Tommy” and Kathleen Ashworth, Athens.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Duncan and Douglas Huff officiating. Burial will be in the Zidon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Elbert County on January 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Willie Thomas Ashworth Sr. and Corrie Jane Moon Ashworth. She was a seamstress, a homemaker, a member of Zidon Baptist Church, and president of the residents’ council at the Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lanier “Sonny” Phillips.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Wallace, Bowman; son, Tracy Lanier Phillips, Lyons; grandson, Brandon Cothran, Royston; step-granddaughter, Allison Wallace, Townville, S.C.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Willie Thomas “Tommy” and Kathleen Ashworth, Athens.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Duncan and Douglas Huff officiating. Burial will be in the Zidon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
J.O. Phillips
J.O. Phillips, 87, of Danielsville, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County on February 23, 1921, he was the son of Wiley and Lillie Mae Phillips Phillips. He was an automobile mechanic, member of the Corinth Baptist Church in Marble Hill, and was also an advocate for the March of Dimes. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Martin Phillips.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Janice Forrester Phillips, Hull, and Alden Lorey Phillips, Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Tommy Dillard, and Sandra and Jim Jeffer, all of Hull; grandchildren, Colby Phillips, Tyler Phillips, Kayla Phillips, Melanie Berryman, Chad Dillard and Matthew McCall; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, C.J. Phillips, Danielsville; sisters, Sara Daniels, Bobbie Jean Hattaway and Geneva Gordy, all of Danielsville; and a host of nieces and nephews and his beloved Corinth Baptist Church family.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Cliff Barnes, Leroy Kelley and Huey Holloway officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Neal Daniels, Harry Daniels, Jimmy Phillips, Alan Phillips, Danny Phillips and Luke Berryman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church, c/o Jerry Brooks, 239 Sutalee Place, White, Ga. 30184.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on February 23, 1921, he was the son of Wiley and Lillie Mae Phillips Phillips. He was an automobile mechanic, member of the Corinth Baptist Church in Marble Hill, and was also an advocate for the March of Dimes. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Martin Phillips.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Janice Forrester Phillips, Hull, and Alden Lorey Phillips, Colbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Tommy Dillard, and Sandra and Jim Jeffer, all of Hull; grandchildren, Colby Phillips, Tyler Phillips, Kayla Phillips, Melanie Berryman, Chad Dillard and Matthew McCall; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, C.J. Phillips, Danielsville; sisters, Sara Daniels, Bobbie Jean Hattaway and Geneva Gordy, all of Danielsville; and a host of nieces and nephews and his beloved Corinth Baptist Church family.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Cliff Barnes, Leroy Kelley and Huey Holloway officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Neal Daniels, Harry Daniels, Jimmy Phillips, Alan Phillips, Danny Phillips and Luke Berryman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church, c/o Jerry Brooks, 239 Sutalee Place, White, Ga. 30184.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Sammie Smith
Sammie Dean Smith, 66, of Royston, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the Hospice House of the Upstate.
Born in Anderson, S.C. on January 8, 1942, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Katherine Arnold Smith. He was a brick mason and a lifelong member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He attended school in Iva, S.C., and worked on the Partain Dairy Farm during the summer months. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved ones stated. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by infant twins, Dean and Deanna Smith; brother, James Buddy Smith; and sisters, Beatrice Smith Partain, Doris Smith Craft and Mary Ann Smith Freeman.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Findley Moss Smith, Royston; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Smith and Dr. Dubose Medlock, Waycross, and Melanie Smith and Bill Hudders, Starr, S.C.; step-daughter, Diane Moss; step-son, Perry Jones Moss; grandchildren, Heather Smith Osborne, Evans Hudders, Mayme Medlock and Ryan Hudders; great-grandchild, Hannah Osborne; and a brother, Frank Ray Smith, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Iva, S.C., with Dr. Robbie Garrett and the Rev. Curtis Bundy officiating. Graveside services followed in the Vanna United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 221 Good Hope Church Rd., Iva, S.C. 29655, or to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, S.C. 29621.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Anderson, S.C. on January 8, 1942, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Katherine Arnold Smith. He was a brick mason and a lifelong member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He attended school in Iva, S.C., and worked on the Partain Dairy Farm during the summer months. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved ones stated. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by infant twins, Dean and Deanna Smith; brother, James Buddy Smith; and sisters, Beatrice Smith Partain, Doris Smith Craft and Mary Ann Smith Freeman.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Findley Moss Smith, Royston; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Smith and Dr. Dubose Medlock, Waycross, and Melanie Smith and Bill Hudders, Starr, S.C.; step-daughter, Diane Moss; step-son, Perry Jones Moss; grandchildren, Heather Smith Osborne, Evans Hudders, Mayme Medlock and Ryan Hudders; great-grandchild, Hannah Osborne; and a brother, Frank Ray Smith, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Iva, S.C., with Dr. Robbie Garrett and the Rev. Curtis Bundy officiating. Graveside services followed in the Vanna United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 221 Good Hope Church Rd., Iva, S.C. 29655, or to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, S.C. 29621.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Papa’ Dooley
Tom Watson “Papa” Dooley, 85, of Watkinsville, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Born and raised in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Melvin D. and Susie S.C. Stewart Dooley.
Mr. Dooley was the father of Patricia (Jerrie) and Lane Teet of Colbert.
Memorial services were held Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home East.
Born and raised in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Melvin D. and Susie S.C. Stewart Dooley.
Mr. Dooley was the father of Patricia (Jerrie) and Lane Teet of Colbert.
Memorial services were held Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home East.
‘Jimmy’ Waldroup
James “Jimmy” Lewis Waldroup, 54, of Hull, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Bonnie Jean Harvey and George W. Waldroup. He was a master plumber by trade, although his happiest years were spent as a captain of a commercial fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Waldroup was preceded in death by a twin brother, John Carson Waldroup.
Survivors include siblings and spouses, George H. and Jan Waldroup, Winterville, Paul and Kasey Waldroup, Athens, Becky and Jim Henderson, Colbert, and Debbie and Howard Snyder, Watkinsville; a dear friend, Leslie Elliott, Hull; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Bonnie Jean Harvey and George W. Waldroup. He was a master plumber by trade, although his happiest years were spent as a captain of a commercial fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Waldroup was preceded in death by a twin brother, John Carson Waldroup.
Survivors include siblings and spouses, George H. and Jan Waldroup, Winterville, Paul and Kasey Waldroup, Athens, Becky and Jim Henderson, Colbert, and Debbie and Howard Snyder, Watkinsville; a dear friend, Leslie Elliott, Hull; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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