Myrtie Lee Phillips Brock, 87, of Bowman, died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston.
Born in Banks County on October 19, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge Joe and Tempie Mae Hembree Phillips. She was a retired sewing machine operator and was Holiness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Curtis “Jay Bird” Brock; great-grandsons, Alex Brown and Brock Whiddon; a brother, Felton Hembree; and sisters, Naomi Baird and Susie Mae Phillips.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Lynda Brown, Commerce, Gail and Jimmy Norton, Royston, Amy and Steve Dempsey, Bowman; brother, Okie Phillips, Commerce; sister, Mary Ann Loggins, Statham; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from December, 2008
Eula Stringer
Eula Sue Dyer Stringer, 66, of Murrayville, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late George Benjamin and Leila Jackson Dyer.
Mrs. Stringer was the sister of Hayward and Joyce Dyer of Alto.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church No. 2.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late George Benjamin and Leila Jackson Dyer.
Mrs. Stringer was the sister of Hayward and Joyce Dyer of Alto.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church No. 2.
Michael Gailey
Michael Carlton Gailey, 40, of Baldwin, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at his residence.
Born on January 5, 1968, in Stephens County, he was the son of Thomas and Pauline Gailey of Baldwin. He was a 1986 graduate of Habersham Central High School, graduated from North Georgia Technical College in electronics, and graduated from Truett-McConnell College, where he earned his associates degree. He also attended Piedmont College, and was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, where he was the youth group leader and a Vacation Bible School teacher. He was a copier technician with Duplicating Products and was a Banks County 4-H Club Volunteer and coach. He was an avid woodsman who loved to fish and hunt, was a beekeeper, and a woodworker, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Gina Kesler Gailey, Baldwin; daughters, Courtney Gailey and Emily Gailey, both of Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Laura Gailey, Baldwin; maternal grandmother, Cleola Byrd, Toccoa; paternal grandmother, Rubie Wilbanks Gailey, Baldwin; niece, Madison Gailey, Baldwin; and nephew, Morgan Gailey, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 28, at the Prospect United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis Wilkes and Tim House officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, 5064 Prospect Rd., Toccoa, Ga. 30577.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 5, 1968, in Stephens County, he was the son of Thomas and Pauline Gailey of Baldwin. He was a 1986 graduate of Habersham Central High School, graduated from North Georgia Technical College in electronics, and graduated from Truett-McConnell College, where he earned his associates degree. He also attended Piedmont College, and was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, where he was the youth group leader and a Vacation Bible School teacher. He was a copier technician with Duplicating Products and was a Banks County 4-H Club Volunteer and coach. He was an avid woodsman who loved to fish and hunt, was a beekeeper, and a woodworker, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Gina Kesler Gailey, Baldwin; daughters, Courtney Gailey and Emily Gailey, both of Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Laura Gailey, Baldwin; maternal grandmother, Cleola Byrd, Toccoa; paternal grandmother, Rubie Wilbanks Gailey, Baldwin; niece, Madison Gailey, Baldwin; and nephew, Morgan Gailey, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 28, at the Prospect United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis Wilkes and Tim House officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, 5064 Prospect Rd., Toccoa, Ga. 30577.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Nicole Hulsey
Nicole Hulsey, infant daughter of Jackie and Curt Hulsey of Lula, died Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Miss Hulsey was preceded in death by a sister, Caitlin Hulsey; and paternal grandmother, Judy Hulsey.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Kylee Hulsey and Abby Hulsey, both of Lula; maternal grandparents, Ed and Carolyn Hilton, Oakwood; and paternal grandfather, Barry Hulsey, Lula.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 22, at the Hulsey Family Farm.
Alexander Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Kylee Hulsey and Abby Hulsey, both of Lula; maternal grandparents, Ed and Carolyn Hilton, Oakwood; and paternal grandfather, Barry Hulsey, Lula.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 22, at the Hulsey Family Farm.
Alexander Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Lee Lewallen
Lee Young Lewallen, 77, of Gainesville, and formerly of Cornelia, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Banks County on November 25, 1931, he was the son of the late Corbin and Violet Williams Lewallen. Mr. Lewallen had over 40 years of law enforcement experience, including five years as the Chief of Police in Clarkesville and several years as security guard at Chestatee High School. He served our country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was Baptist. He also enjoyed traveling and was an avid baseball fan, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his companion of 30 years, Gemilda Reynolds, Gainesville and formerly of Cornelia; step-daughter, Debra Hill, Gainesville; step-sons, Jerry Cantrell, Demorest, and Anthony Cantrell, Clermont; sisters, Willie Mae Crocker, Janice Hurt and Geraldine Perry, all of Cornelia; brother, Billy Lewallen, Cornelia; special step-granddaughters, Amber Hendrixson and Brittany Hill; seven step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Revs. Danny O'Kelley, Ernest Hunter and Roy Lee Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday and from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Saturday.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on November 25, 1931, he was the son of the late Corbin and Violet Williams Lewallen. Mr. Lewallen had over 40 years of law enforcement experience, including five years as the Chief of Police in Clarkesville and several years as security guard at Chestatee High School. He served our country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was Baptist. He also enjoyed traveling and was an avid baseball fan, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his companion of 30 years, Gemilda Reynolds, Gainesville and formerly of Cornelia; step-daughter, Debra Hill, Gainesville; step-sons, Jerry Cantrell, Demorest, and Anthony Cantrell, Clermont; sisters, Willie Mae Crocker, Janice Hurt and Geraldine Perry, all of Cornelia; brother, Billy Lewallen, Cornelia; special step-granddaughters, Amber Hendrixson and Brittany Hill; seven step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Revs. Danny O'Kelley, Ernest Hunter and Roy Lee Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday and from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Saturday.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
James Carter
James Howard Carter, 87, of Gainesville, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Culver Cohen and Myrtle Hooper Carter. He was a member of New Holland Baptist Church and retired from Miliken in New Holland in 1986. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in Africa and Italy. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Clark Carter; brothers, Billy Carter and J.B. Carter; and a son, Stanley Lamar Carter.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy Leigh Carter, Gainesville; granddaughter and husband, Nicki and Jon Koppenaal, Duluth; grandson and wife, Dustin Leigh and Haley Carter, Lula; great-grandson, Cohen Joseph Carter, Lula; brother and sister-in-law, George and Cecile Carter, Gainesville; sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Martin, Florida, Hazel and Brian Lingerfelt, Gainesville; and a number of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 22, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Jon Beck, Mike Taylor and Swayne Cochran officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Holland Baptist Church, #7 Quarry St., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or The Chattahoochee Baptist Association (Church Start Strategist), 1220 McEver Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30504.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Culver Cohen and Myrtle Hooper Carter. He was a member of New Holland Baptist Church and retired from Miliken in New Holland in 1986. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in Africa and Italy. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Clark Carter; brothers, Billy Carter and J.B. Carter; and a son, Stanley Lamar Carter.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy Leigh Carter, Gainesville; granddaughter and husband, Nicki and Jon Koppenaal, Duluth; grandson and wife, Dustin Leigh and Haley Carter, Lula; great-grandson, Cohen Joseph Carter, Lula; brother and sister-in-law, George and Cecile Carter, Gainesville; sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Martin, Florida, Hazel and Brian Lingerfelt, Gainesville; and a number of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 22, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Jon Beck, Mike Taylor and Swayne Cochran officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Holland Baptist Church, #7 Quarry St., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or The Chattahoochee Baptist Association (Church Start Strategist), 1220 McEver Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30504.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Booth
Jeffrey Todd Booth, 45, of Nicholson, died Saturday, December 20, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Bobby and Peggy Adams Booth of Nicholson. He was the owner of Auto Paint Specialty and was preceded in death by a daughter, Savannah Lauren Booth.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Nelms Booth, Nicholson; son, Trevor Booth, Nicholson; brothers, Tracy Booth, Commerce, and Tim Booth, Jefferson; and a sister, Tammy Standridge, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23, at 2 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Burial will be in the Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the New Hope Baptist Church Playground Fund, P.O. Box 398, Nicholson, GA 30565.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Bobby and Peggy Adams Booth of Nicholson. He was the owner of Auto Paint Specialty and was preceded in death by a daughter, Savannah Lauren Booth.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Nelms Booth, Nicholson; son, Trevor Booth, Nicholson; brothers, Tracy Booth, Commerce, and Tim Booth, Jefferson; and a sister, Tammy Standridge, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23, at 2 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Burial will be in the Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the New Hope Baptist Church Playground Fund, P.O. Box 398, Nicholson, GA 30565.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Talmadge Pless
Talmadge Johnroe Pless, 90, of Lula, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late S.A. and Mary Wright Pless. He was the former mayor of Lula and a member of the city council. He was a longtime member, deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and song leader of Enon Baptist Church. Mr. Pless was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Chambers Pless; and a son, Lamar Pless.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Pete Kendrick, Gainesville, Gaye and Ron Smith, Clermont; daughter-in-law, Loraine Pless, Gainesville; sisters, Lessie (Miller) Brewer, Gainesville, and Doris Varville, McLane, Va.; grandchildren, Lisa (Dan) Doherty, Florida, Bobby (Jill) Pless, Lydia Richey, Kathy (Shannon) Davidson, all of Gainesville, Todd Kendrick, Toas, N.M., Jennifer (Scott) Cagle, Clermont, Kirklyn (Rod) Wilson, Lula; great-grandchildren, Justin Rickey, Danielle Richey, Bailey Pless, Kate Pless, Wake Davidson and Zoe Davidson, all of Gainesville; and a number of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 21, at 2 p.m., at Enon Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Collins, Lloyd Martin and Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 20, from 4 to 9 p.m., at the North Riverside Chapel. His remains will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late S.A. and Mary Wright Pless. He was the former mayor of Lula and a member of the city council. He was a longtime member, deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and song leader of Enon Baptist Church. Mr. Pless was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Chambers Pless; and a son, Lamar Pless.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Pete Kendrick, Gainesville, Gaye and Ron Smith, Clermont; daughter-in-law, Loraine Pless, Gainesville; sisters, Lessie (Miller) Brewer, Gainesville, and Doris Varville, McLane, Va.; grandchildren, Lisa (Dan) Doherty, Florida, Bobby (Jill) Pless, Lydia Richey, Kathy (Shannon) Davidson, all of Gainesville, Todd Kendrick, Toas, N.M., Jennifer (Scott) Cagle, Clermont, Kirklyn (Rod) Wilson, Lula; great-grandchildren, Justin Rickey, Danielle Richey, Bailey Pless, Kate Pless, Wake Davidson and Zoe Davidson, all of Gainesville; and a number of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 21, at 2 p.m., at Enon Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Collins, Lloyd Martin and Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 20, from 4 to 9 p.m., at the North Riverside Chapel. His remains will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Nevitt Galloway
Nevitt Galloway, 67, of Clarkesville, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Toccoa on August 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Harland Walls and Ola Irene Shirley Galloway.
Mr. Galloway was the father of Teresa and Billy Ford of Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, at Shirley Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Mike Franklin, Dennis Ledford and Charles Alexander officiating.
Born in Toccoa on August 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Harland Walls and Ola Irene Shirley Galloway.
Mr. Galloway was the father of Teresa and Billy Ford of Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, at Shirley Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Mike Franklin, Dennis Ledford and Charles Alexander officiating.
‘Tony’ Grant
David Anthony “Tony” Grant, 59, of Baldwin, died Monday, December 15, 2008, at his residence.
Born on January 13, 1949, in Toccoa, he was the son of the late J.C. and Tonnie Lillian Kessler Grant. He was a graduate of South Habersham High School, was a member of the Mt. Airy Lodge #141 F&AM and the Mountaineer Shrine Club, a Scottish Rite Club. He was a lifetime member of the Whittington Gun Club and was the co-owner of G & L Automotive for 30 years.
Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Mickey Watkins, Cornelia, Alice Kay Grant, San Antonio, Texas; and a brother, James Charles Grant, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 18, at Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel with the Revs. Terrell Simmons and Paul Bryson officiating. Burial was in the Level Grove Cemetery with Masonic grave rites provided by the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #141.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 13, 1949, in Toccoa, he was the son of the late J.C. and Tonnie Lillian Kessler Grant. He was a graduate of South Habersham High School, was a member of the Mt. Airy Lodge #141 F&AM and the Mountaineer Shrine Club, a Scottish Rite Club. He was a lifetime member of the Whittington Gun Club and was the co-owner of G & L Automotive for 30 years.
Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Mickey Watkins, Cornelia, Alice Kay Grant, San Antonio, Texas; and a brother, James Charles Grant, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 18, at Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel with the Revs. Terrell Simmons and Paul Bryson officiating. Burial was in the Level Grove Cemetery with Masonic grave rites provided by the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #141.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
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