Mary Jane Jenkins, 88, of Winder, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Born in Kansas City, MO.
She was the daughter of the late Alfred N. and Irene Hyde Young. She was preceded in death by a son, Barry Krems. Mrs. Jenkins was formerly of Kailua Kona, HI, she was a member of The Calvary Community Church, Kailua Kona, HI, led Bible Study, and was a volunteer Chaplain at Kona Community Hospital.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Helen Arnold Person, Winder; son, John Krems, daughter Sharon Vasconcellos , both of Kau, HI; step-son, Robson K. Hind, Honolulu, HI; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 14 great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Winder, with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. The body will be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, Ga. 30680, or Calvary Community Church, Kailua Kona, HI.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard Keyes
Richard Eugene Keyes, 82, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on December 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from complications following surgery.
Mr. Keyes, or "Papa" as his family affectionately knew him, was born on March 19, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Upon his high school graduation in 1943 he proudly joined the United States Navy. As a brave member of the crew of the USS LSM-381, Mr. Keyes served in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign during World War II in the Philippines and Okinawa. As a civilian, he attended the Arlington Academy of Music and graduated in 1951. Mr. Keyes shared his love of music in all aspects of his life: by day, he worked for Decca Records and MCA Records over a 25 year span, and by night he delighted in playing the drums in Boston area nightclubs. This love of music lead him to meet his soul mate, Elizabeth Jones, who caught his eye with her innate rhythm and grace during one of his performances. Together, they raised nine children over the span of their marriage. His wife preceded him in death in 1975 following a courageous battle with cancer. He loved her for the rest of his life, never remarrying.
Upon retirement from the music business, Mr. Keyes worked for 7 years with Kmart Corporation until moving to Stone Mountain, Georgia to live with his daughter, Michelle, son-in-law William, and granddaughters Jessica and Jennifer. Richard kept active working as a fireman for the Stone Mountain Park Railroad. After another 7 years of employment, he decided to officially retire and focus on the hobbies he loved: camping at the beautiful state parks of Georgia, attending NASCAR races with his children, and spending time with his grandchildren and grand pets. He lived out his final years with his loving daughter Michelle Keyes Elam and beloved son-in-law William Elam after moving with them to Jefferson, Georgia. Mr. Keyes is survived by his children and their spouses: David Keyes, Donna Keyes Desrosiers and Wayne Desrosiers, Roderick Keyes, Michelle Keyes Elam and William Elam, Richard Keyes, Robert Keyes and Terri Knight, Daniel Keyes, James Keyes and April Meadows Keyes, and Michael Keyes; his grandchildren and their spouses Jessica Elam Moffett and Gregory Moffett, Jennifer Elam and Frank Hantke, Matthew Keyes, Ryan Keyes, Justin Keyes, Jaime Lynn Keyes, and Joseph Keyes; and his first great-grandchild, Hailey Elizabeth Moffett. Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson, Georgia provided cremation services. Per his wishes, his ashes will be returned to Boston, MA to be buried next to his beloved wife.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Keyes, or "Papa" as his family affectionately knew him, was born on March 19, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Upon his high school graduation in 1943 he proudly joined the United States Navy. As a brave member of the crew of the USS LSM-381, Mr. Keyes served in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign during World War II in the Philippines and Okinawa. As a civilian, he attended the Arlington Academy of Music and graduated in 1951. Mr. Keyes shared his love of music in all aspects of his life: by day, he worked for Decca Records and MCA Records over a 25 year span, and by night he delighted in playing the drums in Boston area nightclubs. This love of music lead him to meet his soul mate, Elizabeth Jones, who caught his eye with her innate rhythm and grace during one of his performances. Together, they raised nine children over the span of their marriage. His wife preceded him in death in 1975 following a courageous battle with cancer. He loved her for the rest of his life, never remarrying.
Upon retirement from the music business, Mr. Keyes worked for 7 years with Kmart Corporation until moving to Stone Mountain, Georgia to live with his daughter, Michelle, son-in-law William, and granddaughters Jessica and Jennifer. Richard kept active working as a fireman for the Stone Mountain Park Railroad. After another 7 years of employment, he decided to officially retire and focus on the hobbies he loved: camping at the beautiful state parks of Georgia, attending NASCAR races with his children, and spending time with his grandchildren and grand pets. He lived out his final years with his loving daughter Michelle Keyes Elam and beloved son-in-law William Elam after moving with them to Jefferson, Georgia. Mr. Keyes is survived by his children and their spouses: David Keyes, Donna Keyes Desrosiers and Wayne Desrosiers, Roderick Keyes, Michelle Keyes Elam and William Elam, Richard Keyes, Robert Keyes and Terri Knight, Daniel Keyes, James Keyes and April Meadows Keyes, and Michael Keyes; his grandchildren and their spouses Jessica Elam Moffett and Gregory Moffett, Jennifer Elam and Frank Hantke, Matthew Keyes, Ryan Keyes, Justin Keyes, Jaime Lynn Keyes, and Joseph Keyes; and his first great-grandchild, Hailey Elizabeth Moffett. Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson, Georgia provided cremation services. Per his wishes, his ashes will be returned to Boston, MA to be buried next to his beloved wife.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Bobby’ Keith
Charles Robert “Bobby” Keith, 60, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Born on September 26, 1948, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the Ruby Mae Ramey Keith of Maysville and the late Henry Thurmond Keith. He was a retired mechanic and was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Keith.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Janie Gaines Keith, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Wuenceslao DeNova, Jefferson; granddaughter, Andriana DeNova, Jefferson; sisters, Shirley Tucker, Flowery Branch, Angela Edge, Sandra Thomas and Pamela Keith, all of Maysville; brothers, Jerry Keith, Pendergrass, Joel Keith, Braselton, and Bill Keith, Hoschton.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 2009, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Holmes and Douglas Gaines officiating. Burial was in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alex Keith, Alan Keith, Joseph Morgan, Shannon Dalton, Michael Bowdon and Wuenceslao DeNova.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 26, 1948, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the Ruby Mae Ramey Keith of Maysville and the late Henry Thurmond Keith. He was a retired mechanic and was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Keith.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Janie Gaines Keith, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Wuenceslao DeNova, Jefferson; granddaughter, Andriana DeNova, Jefferson; sisters, Shirley Tucker, Flowery Branch, Angela Edge, Sandra Thomas and Pamela Keith, all of Maysville; brothers, Jerry Keith, Pendergrass, Joel Keith, Braselton, and Bill Keith, Hoschton.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 2009, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Holmes and Douglas Gaines officiating. Burial was in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alex Keith, Alan Keith, Joseph Morgan, Shannon Dalton, Michael Bowdon and Wuenceslao DeNova.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Canup
Margaret Ruth Garner Canup, 71, of Cleveland, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Gateway Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
Born in Habersham County on May 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lola Elise Holcomb Garner.
Mrs. Canup was the mother of Patsy Canup of Lula; and sister of Lola Pauline Gibson of Alto.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 2009, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home.
Born in Habersham County on May 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lola Elise Holcomb Garner.
Mrs. Canup was the mother of Patsy Canup of Lula; and sister of Lola Pauline Gibson of Alto.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 2009, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home.
Dorothy Doster
Dorothy Eloise Doster, 82, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Born on March 19, 1926, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie W. and Dovie Hammonds Nix. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Doster was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde “Punkin” Doster; a son, Reggie Clyde Doster; and step-mother, Lillie B. Nix.
Survivors include sisters, Mayrelle Duke and Annie Grace Phillips, both of Jefferson; brothers, Donald “J.D.” Nix, Snellville, and Billy Nix, Banks County; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 19, 1926, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie W. and Dovie Hammonds Nix. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Doster was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde “Punkin” Doster; a son, Reggie Clyde Doster; and step-mother, Lillie B. Nix.
Survivors include sisters, Mayrelle Duke and Annie Grace Phillips, both of Jefferson; brothers, Donald “J.D.” Nix, Snellville, and Billy Nix, Banks County; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Wofford
Shirley Wofford, 85, of Commerce, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Sam H. and Carrie Jane Loney Childs. She was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wofford was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Wofford.
Survivors include a niece and nephew-in-law, Christy Smith and Randy Woodruff, Commerce; niece, Alexis Smith, Commerce; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 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 Sam H. and Carrie Jane Loney Childs. She was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wofford was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Wofford.
Survivors include a niece and nephew-in-law, Christy Smith and Randy Woodruff, Commerce; niece, Alexis Smith, Commerce; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Bridges
Charlie Bridges, 88, of Athens, died Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Nim Hawkins and Kate Meadow Bridges. He was a member of Forrest Heights Baptist Church and was retired from Westinghouse.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Irvin Bridges; a sister, Grace Spearman, Greenville, S.C.; brothers, Marvin Bridges, Danielsville, Calvin Bridges, Comer; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Mike Purdy officiating. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Nim Hawkins and Kate Meadow Bridges. He was a member of Forrest Heights Baptist Church and was retired from Westinghouse.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Irvin Bridges; a sister, Grace Spearman, Greenville, S.C.; brothers, Marvin Bridges, Danielsville, Calvin Bridges, Comer; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Mike Purdy officiating. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Anne Burroughs
Laura Anne Lester Burroughs, 80, of Hull, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
A native of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Jenny B. Lester and was preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon West Burroughs.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Spurgeon “Pete” Burroughs Jr. and Lisa Burroughs, Hull; grandson, Spurgeon III (Trey) Burroughs, Hull; granddaughter, Emily Taylor Burroughs, Hull; and sister, Jane Drake, Atlanta.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11 a.m., at Athens Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. 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.
A native of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Jenny B. Lester and was preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon West Burroughs.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Spurgeon “Pete” Burroughs Jr. and Lisa Burroughs, Hull; grandson, Spurgeon III (Trey) Burroughs, Hull; granddaughter, Emily Taylor Burroughs, Hull; and sister, Jane Drake, Atlanta.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11 a.m., at Athens Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. 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.
Linwood Thompson
Linwood Earl Thompson, 67, of Comer, died Thursday, January 1, 2009.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
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