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.
Madison County - Topics from December, 2008
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.
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.
‘Bobby’ Kirk
William Robert “Bobby” Kirk, 54, of Danielsville, died Sunday, December 29, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Larue County, Ky., on January 16, 1954, he was the son of the late David Hadden and Lettie Blanche McCurdy Kirk. He was a shop worker, having worked with Electric Motor Company, and was a member of the Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Adams Kirk, Danielsville; a daughter, Lacey Kirk, Danielsville; grandson, Hayden Kirk, Danielsville; brother, Ronnie H. Kirk, Danielsville; and sisters, Rachel Hunsinger, Athens, Lettie Sue Abercrombie, Danielsville, and Jeanette King, Hull.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Peek officiating. Burial was in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Colbert.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Larue County, Ky., on January 16, 1954, he was the son of the late David Hadden and Lettie Blanche McCurdy Kirk. He was a shop worker, having worked with Electric Motor Company, and was a member of the Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Adams Kirk, Danielsville; a daughter, Lacey Kirk, Danielsville; grandson, Hayden Kirk, Danielsville; brother, Ronnie H. Kirk, Danielsville; and sisters, Rachel Hunsinger, Athens, Lettie Sue Abercrombie, Danielsville, and Jeanette King, Hull.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Peek officiating. Burial was in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Colbert.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Charles McCarty
Charles M. McCarty, 67, of Colbert, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Benjamin B. and Montez Herring McCarty. He was retired from the Olympic Drive United States Post Office after 39 years of service, and was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard Reserves. Mr. McCarty was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Fowler; and a brother, Jimmy McCarty.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Hanley McCarty; sons, Scott (Angela) McCarty, Colbert, Greg Smith, Anderson, S.C.; brother, Billy McCarty, Colbert; sisters, Annie Kile, Warner Robins, Mary Davis, Dallas, Texas, Janie Jones, Danielsville, Polly Fowler, Concord, N.C., Bonnie Parten, Colbert; grandchildren, Eli and Hyes McCarty.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 30, at 11 a.m., at the Colbert First Baptist Church with the Revs. Brad Wilson, Jim Haralson and Clarke Davis officiating. Burial will be at Colbert Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Benjamin B. and Montez Herring McCarty. He was retired from the Olympic Drive United States Post Office after 39 years of service, and was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard Reserves. Mr. McCarty was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Fowler; and a brother, Jimmy McCarty.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Hanley McCarty; sons, Scott (Angela) McCarty, Colbert, Greg Smith, Anderson, S.C.; brother, Billy McCarty, Colbert; sisters, Annie Kile, Warner Robins, Mary Davis, Dallas, Texas, Janie Jones, Danielsville, Polly Fowler, Concord, N.C., Bonnie Parten, Colbert; grandchildren, Eli and Hyes McCarty.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 30, at 11 a.m., at the Colbert First Baptist Church with the Revs. Brad Wilson, Jim Haralson and Clarke Davis officiating. Burial will be at Colbert Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Betty’ Huff
Alice Elizabeth “Betty” McGraw Huff, 78, of Madison County, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, from chronic lung disease.
Born on February 7, 1930, in Madison County, she was the daughter of Ellis and Alene McGraw. She grew up in Colbert and Athens, and was very proud of playing snare drums in the marching bank at Athens High School. Mrs. Huff was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, R.L. Huff Sr.
Survivors include daughters, Susan Carta, Athens, and Robin Wright, Minneapolis, Minn.; sons, Robert Huff Jr., Huntsville, Ala., and Steve Star, Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, T.J. Wright, Laura Huff Nicholson, Amber Starr, Stephanie Varnedoe, Kelly Huff Oliver, Zachary Varnedoe and Amy Huff; and great-grandchildren, Travis Lipchinsky, Heidi Nicholson and Bailey Oliver; and her “baby,” a Chihuahua named Gigi.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Black officiating. Burial will be in Bethaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 7, 1930, in Madison County, she was the daughter of Ellis and Alene McGraw. She grew up in Colbert and Athens, and was very proud of playing snare drums in the marching bank at Athens High School. Mrs. Huff was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, R.L. Huff Sr.
Survivors include daughters, Susan Carta, Athens, and Robin Wright, Minneapolis, Minn.; sons, Robert Huff Jr., Huntsville, Ala., and Steve Star, Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, T.J. Wright, Laura Huff Nicholson, Amber Starr, Stephanie Varnedoe, Kelly Huff Oliver, Zachary Varnedoe and Amy Huff; and great-grandchildren, Travis Lipchinsky, Heidi Nicholson and Bailey Oliver; and her “baby,” a Chihuahua named Gigi.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Black officiating. Burial will be in Bethaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Fields
Jerry Thomas Fields, 56, of Hull, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Opal Matthews Fields and the late Charles T. Fields. He was the founder of Jerry’s Lock and Key in 1989, but was forced to retire due to illness in 2006. He was a devoted father and loved by all that knew him, loved ones stated. Mr. Fields was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Fields.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Herman (Heather Novia) Fields, Jennifer (Adam Hayes) Fields, Kevin Fields, Rebecca Fields; brothers, Jimmy Fields and Johnny Fields; grandchildren, Chase Fields, Hunter McCarty, Clay Novia and Nathan Novia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 24, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Albert Vaughn and Morris Sapp officiating. Burial was at the Antioch Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Ashley Fields, Jason Fields, Wesley Fields, Donald Wilson, Thomas McDaniel, Eli McCarty and Paul Amason.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Opal Matthews Fields and the late Charles T. Fields. He was the founder of Jerry’s Lock and Key in 1989, but was forced to retire due to illness in 2006. He was a devoted father and loved by all that knew him, loved ones stated. Mr. Fields was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Fields.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include children, Herman (Heather Novia) Fields, Jennifer (Adam Hayes) Fields, Kevin Fields, Rebecca Fields; brothers, Jimmy Fields and Johnny Fields; grandchildren, Chase Fields, Hunter McCarty, Clay Novia and Nathan Novia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 24, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Albert Vaughn and Morris Sapp officiating. Burial was at the Antioch Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Ashley Fields, Jason Fields, Wesley Fields, Donald Wilson, Thomas McDaniel, Eli McCarty and Paul Amason.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Kidd
Frances Addison Peterson Kidd, 74, of Dahlonega, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Born in Crisp County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Celia Watson Addison.
Mrs. Kidd was the mother of Joseph Wayne Peterson, Sr., of Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Benson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Crisp County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Celia Watson Addison.
Mrs. Kidd was the mother of Joseph Wayne Peterson, Sr., of Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Benson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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