ATLANTA – Stanley Jay Stone, 53, died Thursday, January 29, 2009.
Born in Fulton County and a lifelong resident of metro Atlanta, he was a retired maintenance engineer, a graduate of Tucker High School, a member of the Tucker First United Methodist Church, and was a Mason.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Donna Stone, Suwanee; niece, Kelley Pflug, Hoschton; and a nephew, Kevin Stone, Buford.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Buford.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from January, 2009
Pearlene Wood
COMMERCE – Pearlene Eula Wood, 70, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James Hubert and Reba Massey Mealor. She was a homemaker and a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wood; and a daughter, Melissa Wood.
Survivors include daughters, Beth Porter, Commerce, and Gail David, Nicholson; brother, Jerry Mealor, Commerce; sister, Sara Massey, Cornelia; and grandchildren, Kyle and Lauren Porter, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 1, at 3 p.m., at Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Nancy Boorman and Mark Mobley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James Hubert and Reba Massey Mealor. She was a homemaker and a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wood; and a daughter, Melissa Wood.
Survivors include daughters, Beth Porter, Commerce, and Gail David, Nicholson; brother, Jerry Mealor, Commerce; sister, Sara Massey, Cornelia; and grandchildren, Kyle and Lauren Porter, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 1, at 3 p.m., at Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Nancy Boorman and Mark Mobley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Tommy Love
LAWRENCEVILLE – Tommy Love, 60, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
He was the son of Barney and Gladys Love. He was a member of the Tabernacle Church in Lawrenceville, was a Vietnam Veteran, and worked for Wal-Mart as a cart attendant and people greeter for seven years at the Sugarloaf and Snellville stores. He loved fishing and collecting cars, coins, coke and Georgia bulldogs memorabilia, and his grandchildren were his life, loved ones stated. Mr. Love was preceded in death by a brother, David Love.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Love, Lawrenceville; children, Angel and Shawn Cummings, Lawrenceville, Melodie and Shawn Otteson, Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Grover Wood, Danielsville; grandchildren, Abbey, Savannah, Ian and Avery Otteson; and a large extended family.
Memorial services were held Friday, January 30, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Minister Ben Elbe officiating.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
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He was the son of Barney and Gladys Love. He was a member of the Tabernacle Church in Lawrenceville, was a Vietnam Veteran, and worked for Wal-Mart as a cart attendant and people greeter for seven years at the Sugarloaf and Snellville stores. He loved fishing and collecting cars, coins, coke and Georgia bulldogs memorabilia, and his grandchildren were his life, loved ones stated. Mr. Love was preceded in death by a brother, David Love.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Love, Lawrenceville; children, Angel and Shawn Cummings, Lawrenceville, Melodie and Shawn Otteson, Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Grover Wood, Danielsville; grandchildren, Abbey, Savannah, Ian and Avery Otteson; and a large extended family.
Memorial services were held Friday, January 30, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Minister Ben Elbe officiating.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Guy Perry
COMMERCE – Guy S. Perry, 89, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Luke Henry and Mellie Elizabeth McElreath Perry. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church, where he served as trustee. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a United States Veteran of World War II. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bridges Perry; and a son, Wayne Perry.
Survivors include sons, Ray Perry, Commerce, and Keith Perry, Winterville; daughter, Carol Brann, Warrenton, Va.; brothers, Lamar Perry, Hoschton, Robert Perry, Danielsville, A.R. Perry, Royston, Henry Grady Perry and L.G. Perry, both of Commerce, James Perry, Demorest; sisters, Martha Black, Hull, Grace Robinson, West Palm Beach, Fla.; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reece, Terry James and Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berea Baptist Church, 545 A.C. Smith Road, Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Luke Henry and Mellie Elizabeth McElreath Perry. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church, where he served as trustee. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a United States Veteran of World War II. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bridges Perry; and a son, Wayne Perry.
Survivors include sons, Ray Perry, Commerce, and Keith Perry, Winterville; daughter, Carol Brann, Warrenton, Va.; brothers, Lamar Perry, Hoschton, Robert Perry, Danielsville, A.R. Perry, Royston, Henry Grady Perry and L.G. Perry, both of Commerce, James Perry, Demorest; sisters, Martha Black, Hull, Grace Robinson, West Palm Beach, Fla.; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reece, Terry James and Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berea Baptist Church, 545 A.C. Smith Road, Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Daniels
JACKSON COUNTY – Charles Daniels, 76, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
A lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was born on April 30, 1932, the son of Nathaniel and Blanch Daniels. He was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church and was employed with CSX Railroad for 30 years. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Maude L. Daniels; sons, Craig Daniels, Jerome Yarbrough, Virgil Yarbrough; daughters, Sophia (Bobby Sr.) Louis and Annette Yarbrough; brothers, Horace Daniels Sr., Tony (Bettye) Daniels; sisters, Anne Borders, Katherine Green, Mary Bell and Agnus Rucker; granddaughter, Tanique Sullivan; grandsons, Chavis, Bobby Jr. (Jovona), Jemoey, Tevin and Jarrett; special friends, William (Anne) Hargrove, Jack (Christine) Banks, Jackie (Gloria) McClusky, Clarence Maddox; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Jerome Yarbrough, Bobby Ray Daniels and the Revs. Julius Mack and J.B. Nuckolls officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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A lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was born on April 30, 1932, the son of Nathaniel and Blanch Daniels. He was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church and was employed with CSX Railroad for 30 years. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Maude L. Daniels; sons, Craig Daniels, Jerome Yarbrough, Virgil Yarbrough; daughters, Sophia (Bobby Sr.) Louis and Annette Yarbrough; brothers, Horace Daniels Sr., Tony (Bettye) Daniels; sisters, Anne Borders, Katherine Green, Mary Bell and Agnus Rucker; granddaughter, Tanique Sullivan; grandsons, Chavis, Bobby Jr. (Jovona), Jemoey, Tevin and Jarrett; special friends, William (Anne) Hargrove, Jack (Christine) Banks, Jackie (Gloria) McClusky, Clarence Maddox; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Jerome Yarbrough, Bobby Ray Daniels and the Revs. Julius Mack and J.B. Nuckolls officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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Q.D. Anderson
COMMERCE – Q.D. Anderson, 74, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Carrie Mize Anderson. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel McDonald Anderson.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and James Allen, Commerce; sister, Allene Sears, Homer; brothers, Johnny and Swayne Anderson, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Homer Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Carrie Mize Anderson. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel McDonald Anderson.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and James Allen, Commerce; sister, Allene Sears, Homer; brothers, Johnny and Swayne Anderson, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Homer Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn Payne
HOMER – Kathryn Wood Payne, 83, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Odessa Poole Wood. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, John William Payne.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Donna Payne and Ben and Yvonne Payne, all of Homer; sister, Evelyn Lewallen, Baldwin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, at Bethany Christian Church with Bill Moody officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Odessa Poole Wood. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, John William Payne.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Donna Payne and Ben and Yvonne Payne, all of Homer; sister, Evelyn Lewallen, Baldwin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, at Bethany Christian Church with Bill Moody officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Archie Dudley
JEFFERSON - Archie Dudley, 47, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Born on December 3, 1961, in Anniston, Ala., he was the son of Gladys Bailey Dudley of Gainesville and the late Walter D. Long. He attended St. Paul Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a sister, Veretta Dudley.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sheila Ann Dudley, Jefferson; sons, Brian Dudley, Jefferson, Steven Peppers, Talmo, and Jermaine Strickland, Commerce; daughters, Tabitha Rhome, Tamara Rhome, both of Athens, Christina Peppers, Jefferson, and Sisly Wilcoxson, Gainesville; nine grandchildren; brothers, Sherman Bailey, Oxford, Ala., Leon Dudley, Anniston, Ala., and Walter Dudley, Gainesville; sisters, Clement Knight, Gladys Thornton, Ella Sutton, all of Gainesville, Clara Sales, Etherlene Thomas and Rosemary Bowie, all of Anniston, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
Memorial services were held Monday, January 26, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Simmons officiating.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born on December 3, 1961, in Anniston, Ala., he was the son of Gladys Bailey Dudley of Gainesville and the late Walter D. Long. He attended St. Paul Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a sister, Veretta Dudley.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sheila Ann Dudley, Jefferson; sons, Brian Dudley, Jefferson, Steven Peppers, Talmo, and Jermaine Strickland, Commerce; daughters, Tabitha Rhome, Tamara Rhome, both of Athens, Christina Peppers, Jefferson, and Sisly Wilcoxson, Gainesville; nine grandchildren; brothers, Sherman Bailey, Oxford, Ala., Leon Dudley, Anniston, Ala., and Walter Dudley, Gainesville; sisters, Clement Knight, Gladys Thornton, Ella Sutton, all of Gainesville, Clara Sales, Etherlene Thomas and Rosemary Bowie, all of Anniston, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
Memorial services were held Monday, January 26, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Simmons officiating.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Kathryn Payne
HOMER – Kathryn Wood Payne, 83, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Odessa Poole Wood. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, John William Payne.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Donna Payne and Ben and Yvonne Payne, all of Homer; sister, Evelyn Lewallen, Baldwin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 25, at 2 p.m., at Bethany Christian Church with Bill Moody officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and also 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Odessa Poole Wood. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, John William Payne.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Donna Payne and Ben and Yvonne Payne, all of Homer; sister, Evelyn Lewallen, Baldwin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 25, at 2 p.m., at Bethany Christian Church with Bill Moody officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and also 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Timothy Seabolt
GAINESVILLE - Timothy Alan Seabolt, 22, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness.
He was the son of Lewis Seabolt of Gainesville and Andrea Wofford of Gainesville.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Joseph Tyler Seabolt, Gainesville; grandfather and grandmother, Angel and Carlette Perez, Oakwood; aunts and uncles, Angela and John Wheeler, Jefferson, Johnny and Melisa Watson, Alto; sister-in-law, Brittney Gabbard, Murrayville; great-grandmother, Willene Gaddis, Gainesville; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 25, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Dyer will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Lewis Seabolt of Gainesville and Andrea Wofford of Gainesville.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Joseph Tyler Seabolt, Gainesville; grandfather and grandmother, Angel and Carlette Perez, Oakwood; aunts and uncles, Angela and John Wheeler, Jefferson, Johnny and Melisa Watson, Alto; sister-in-law, Brittney Gabbard, Murrayville; great-grandmother, Willene Gaddis, Gainesville; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 25, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Dyer will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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