Donald Lord, 70, of Nicholson, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late William French and Almera O’Kelly Palmer. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Nevelyn Kennebrew Lord, Nicholson; a daughter, Dana Lynn Moore, Commerce; son, Keith Lord, Nicholson; brother, Harry Palmer, Watkinsville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Stowers and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from December 2008
Wanda Giddens
Wanda Anthony Giddens, 51, of Madison County, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at her residence due to a sudden illness.
She was the daughter of Ruth Bagwell Anthony and the late Roger Anthony. She was a dedicated caretaker of her mother and will always be remembered for her love of flowers and animals, especially her three dogs, Georgia, Peanut and Cody. Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Anthony Hill.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Steve Giddens, Madison County; a daughter, Christi Anthony, Madison County; step-children, Shauna and Lee Giddens, Madison County; and four grandchildren, all of Madison County; brothers, Vaughn Howington Sr. and Jimmy Anthony, both of Commerce; sisters, Julie Cooper, Maysville, Debbie Benton, Madison County, and Frances Barrett, Commerce; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Those who plan to attend the funeral are asked to dress casually.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Ruth Bagwell Anthony and the late Roger Anthony. She was a dedicated caretaker of her mother and will always be remembered for her love of flowers and animals, especially her three dogs, Georgia, Peanut and Cody. Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Anthony Hill.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Steve Giddens, Madison County; a daughter, Christi Anthony, Madison County; step-children, Shauna and Lee Giddens, Madison County; and four grandchildren, all of Madison County; brothers, Vaughn Howington Sr. and Jimmy Anthony, both of Commerce; sisters, Julie Cooper, Maysville, Debbie Benton, Madison County, and Frances Barrett, Commerce; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Those who plan to attend the funeral are asked to dress casually.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Murland Dumas
Murland B. Dumas, 66, of Colbert, died Saturday, December 27, 2008.
Born on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Edith Dumas. He was employed with Holiday Inn in the transportation department. Mr. Dumas was a loving husband, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Dumas; daughter, Jennifer Eileen Rakosnik; son, Mark Edward Dumas; four sisters; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Edith Dumas. He was employed with Holiday Inn in the transportation department. Mr. Dumas was a loving husband, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Dumas; daughter, Jennifer Eileen Rakosnik; son, Mark Edward Dumas; four sisters; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ann’ Moss
Annie M. “Ann” Shelton Kelly Moss, 84, of Hartwell, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at Hart County Hospital.
Born on May 15, 1924, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Sanders Shelton. She was retired from Singer-Ryobi, Anderson Plant, as a machine operator, and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by two husbands, John L. Kelly Sr. and Julian Moss; sisters, Ada Collins, Bessie Bulloch and Lessie Burroughs; and brothers, James Shelton and John Henry Shelton.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jimmy Stone, Hartwell; son, Lewis Kelly, Hartwell; brothers, Robert Shelton, Hull, Henry Shelton, Comer, and Bill Shelton, Athens; sisters, Lorene Porterfield, Comer, and Lucille Pruitt, Anderson, S.C.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, with the Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial was in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell Chapel, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 15, 1924, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Sanders Shelton. She was retired from Singer-Ryobi, Anderson Plant, as a machine operator, and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by two husbands, John L. Kelly Sr. and Julian Moss; sisters, Ada Collins, Bessie Bulloch and Lessie Burroughs; and brothers, James Shelton and John Henry Shelton.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jimmy Stone, Hartwell; son, Lewis Kelly, Hartwell; brothers, Robert Shelton, Hull, Henry Shelton, Comer, and Bill Shelton, Athens; sisters, Lorene Porterfield, Comer, and Lucille Pruitt, Anderson, S.C.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, with the Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial was in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell Chapel, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Curry
Samuel Curry Jr., 75, of Hull, died Saturday, December 20, 2008.
Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Curry; daughters, Janice Wakefield and Gayle Brightwell; son, Samuel V. Curry III; siblings, Margie, Diane, Mattie, Geneva, James, John Henry, Darris and Larry.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 26, at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Curry; daughters, Janice Wakefield and Gayle Brightwell; son, Samuel V. Curry III; siblings, Margie, Diane, Mattie, Geneva, James, John Henry, Darris and Larry.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 26, at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Brittane Brown
Brittane Nichole Brown, 14, of Hoschton, died Saturday, December 27, 2008.
She was the daughter of Shannon Poole Brown and Terrance Shanard Brown. She attended Jackson County Comprehensive High School, where she participated in basketball. She loved life, spending time with friends, dancing, listening to music, and track, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a sister, Kayla Leah Brown; grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Benji Boone officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brittane Brown Memorial Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 130, Braselton, Ga. 30517.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Shannon Poole Brown and Terrance Shanard Brown. She attended Jackson County Comprehensive High School, where she participated in basketball. She loved life, spending time with friends, dancing, listening to music, and track, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a sister, Kayla Leah Brown; grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Benji Boone officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brittane Brown Memorial Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 130, Braselton, Ga. 30517.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
John Finello
John Henry Finello, 81, of Royston, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Westwood, N.J., on July 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anne Dickel Finello. He was a retired machinist, having worked with the Miami Herald. He was a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Crusader’s Sunday School Class. Mr. Finello was a United States Coast Guard veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Finello, Royston; daughters and sons-in-law, Nanci & David Brown, Spotswood, N.J., and Janet and Larry Brown, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, John and Connie Finello, Royston; grandchildren, Elizabeth Allred, Jennifer Brown, Jonathan Brown, Michael Finello and Samantha Finello; great-granddaughter, Brittany Allred; nieces and spouse, Barbara and Paul Hilf and Kathleen Miller; great-nephew and spouse, Lee and Catherine Goldman; and a great-great-niece, Natalie Goldman.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 3:30 p.m., at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mac Enfinger officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Royston First United Methodist Church, 137 Franklin Springs St., Royston, Ga. 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Westwood, N.J., on July 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anne Dickel Finello. He was a retired machinist, having worked with the Miami Herald. He was a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Crusader’s Sunday School Class. Mr. Finello was a United States Coast Guard veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Finello, Royston; daughters and sons-in-law, Nanci & David Brown, Spotswood, N.J., and Janet and Larry Brown, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, John and Connie Finello, Royston; grandchildren, Elizabeth Allred, Jennifer Brown, Jonathan Brown, Michael Finello and Samantha Finello; great-granddaughter, Brittany Allred; nieces and spouse, Barbara and Paul Hilf and Kathleen Miller; great-nephew and spouse, Lee and Catherine Goldman; and a great-great-niece, Natalie Goldman.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 3:30 p.m., at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mac Enfinger officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Royston First United Methodist Church, 137 Franklin Springs St., Royston, Ga. 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Blanche Elder
Blanche Elder, 94, of Auburn, died Sunday, December 28, 2008. A native of Ware County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Julia Moxley Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Elder. Mrs. Elder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carl and was a retiree of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Survivors include son, Thomas F. (Angela) Elder; daughter, Charlotte (Sid) Bonnemer, all of Auburn; Three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Ray H. Newman, Sr. and Mr. Bill Banks officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605-3007.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include son, Thomas F. (Angela) Elder; daughter, Charlotte (Sid) Bonnemer, all of Auburn; Three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Ray H. Newman, Sr. and Mr. Bill Banks officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605-3007.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
'Jack' Early
Doyet Arnold "Jack" Early, Jr., age 85, of Gainesville, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Morningside of Gainesville.
Born in Beaufort, S.C., he was the son of the late, D.A. "Jack" Early Sr. and Jessie Ross Early. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. In addition to his parents, Mr. Early was preceded in death by a brother, George Milton Early.
Mr. Early is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Privette Early, Gainesville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Judge Jack and Lee Early of Bamberg, S.C., Joe and Carolyn Early, Whitakers, N.C., and Dr. Bill Early and Donna Early, Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ted Evans, Commerce; daughter, Ms. Martha Buxton, Gainesville; grandchildren and spouses, Will and Dasher Early, Katie and Kevin Layman, Allison and Chris Facuett, David and Tabitha Evans; grandchildren, Ross, Joseph, Paul, John, Matthew, and Mary Early, Catherine and Daniel Buxton; three great-grandchildren, Lesesne and Harvey Early, and Kara Layman.
Funeral services will be at 3 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home with the Rev. Stacey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Little-Davenport Funeral Home from 1:30 - 3:00 PM Sunday. Flowers are optional or contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, or the church of ones choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, in charge of arrangements.
Born in Beaufort, S.C., he was the son of the late, D.A. "Jack" Early Sr. and Jessie Ross Early. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. In addition to his parents, Mr. Early was preceded in death by a brother, George Milton Early.
Mr. Early is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Privette Early, Gainesville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Judge Jack and Lee Early of Bamberg, S.C., Joe and Carolyn Early, Whitakers, N.C., and Dr. Bill Early and Donna Early, Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ted Evans, Commerce; daughter, Ms. Martha Buxton, Gainesville; grandchildren and spouses, Will and Dasher Early, Katie and Kevin Layman, Allison and Chris Facuett, David and Tabitha Evans; grandchildren, Ross, Joseph, Paul, John, Matthew, and Mary Early, Catherine and Daniel Buxton; three great-grandchildren, Lesesne and Harvey Early, and Kara Layman.
Funeral services will be at 3 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home with the Rev. Stacey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Little-Davenport Funeral Home from 1:30 - 3:00 PM Sunday. Flowers are optional or contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, or the church of ones choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, in charge of arrangements.
Ann Overbey
Ann Marguerite Overbey, 35, of Winder, died Friday, December 26, 2008.
Born in York, Pa., she was the daughter of Linda and Richard Haley of Winder. She was employed by Helping Hand Lawn Service as a supervisor.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Nicholas Overbey, Winder; a daughter, Sharon Lynn Smith; step-son, Nicholas Overbey Jr.; and brother, Christopher A. Mabe Sr., Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Maurice Graham officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope for Tomorrow, 174 W. Athens St., Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in York, Pa., she was the daughter of Linda and Richard Haley of Winder. She was employed by Helping Hand Lawn Service as a supervisor.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Nicholas Overbey, Winder; a daughter, Sharon Lynn Smith; step-son, Nicholas Overbey Jr.; and brother, Christopher A. Mabe Sr., Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Maurice Graham officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope for Tomorrow, 174 W. Athens St., Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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