CORNELIA – Alice Sue Dodd Standridge, 82, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at a private care facility.
Born on April 10, 1926, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Clothie Lynch Dodd and was the last of her immediate family. She was formerly employed with New Holland Mill with several years of service and retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 10 years of service. She was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by a brother, Monroe Dodd; sisters, Lois Crocker, Gladys Croker, Bernice Owensby, Evelyn Murray, Betty Elrod and Vellie Thomas.
Survivors include a daughter, Janie Sue Sellers Walker, Cornelia; grandchildren, Jason Gabriel Sellers and Amber Kirby Green; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Harrill Millsaps officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
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Evelyn Allen
MT. AIRY – Evelyn Allen, 92, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., on December 7, 1916, she was the wife of the late John William “Jack” Allen and was of the Methodist denomination. She was retired from Old Bridge Township school system as a custodian with 25 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents; sons, John C. Allen and Harold Allen; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Allen, Manchester County, N.J., Raymond Allen, Mt. Airy, and Martin Allen, N. Port Charlotte, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, including Barbaramarie Pritchard, Toccoa, Denise Lindermann, Baldwin, Rae Marie Emans, Demorest, and John S. Allen, Land O Lakes, Fla., who were especially close to their grandmother.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., on December 7, 1916, she was the wife of the late John William “Jack” Allen and was of the Methodist denomination. She was retired from Old Bridge Township school system as a custodian with 25 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents; sons, John C. Allen and Harold Allen; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Allen, Manchester County, N.J., Raymond Allen, Mt. Airy, and Martin Allen, N. Port Charlotte, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, including Barbaramarie Pritchard, Toccoa, Denise Lindermann, Baldwin, Rae Marie Emans, Demorest, and John S. Allen, Land O Lakes, Fla., who were especially close to their grandmother.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Mathey Wilson
GILLSVILLE - Mathey R. Wilson, 71, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born on June 14, 1937, in Laurinburge, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James and Cartha Skipper Brehm. She worked as a lunchroom lady for the Hall County school system and was a member of Harmony Hall Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Wilson; and a daughter, Patricia Turlington.
Survivors include sons, John Turlington and Glenn Turlington, both of St. Pauls, N.C., and William Stratton, Lula; daughters, Dahlia Atkins, Lula, Shyla Curtin, Gillsville; brothers, Sam Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C., Johnny Brehm, Rock Fish, N.C., and Leslie Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C.; sisters, Clara Hair, Linden, N.C., Lois Terry, Parton, N.C., and Irene Bostic, Hope Mills, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at Harmony Hall Baptist Church with the Rev. John Kinsey officiating. Burial was in Gillsville Baptist Church cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 14, 1937, in Laurinburge, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James and Cartha Skipper Brehm. She worked as a lunchroom lady for the Hall County school system and was a member of Harmony Hall Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Wilson; and a daughter, Patricia Turlington.
Survivors include sons, John Turlington and Glenn Turlington, both of St. Pauls, N.C., and William Stratton, Lula; daughters, Dahlia Atkins, Lula, Shyla Curtin, Gillsville; brothers, Sam Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C., Johnny Brehm, Rock Fish, N.C., and Leslie Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C.; sisters, Clara Hair, Linden, N.C., Lois Terry, Parton, N.C., and Irene Bostic, Hope Mills, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at Harmony Hall Baptist Church with the Rev. John Kinsey officiating. Burial was in Gillsville Baptist Church cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Neal Gerrells
CORNELIA – Neal Gerrells, 59, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, following an extended illness.
Born in White county, on September 20, 1949, he was the son of Snow D. Cooley of Alto and the late Willie Gerrells. Mr. Gerrells was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Ann Nix and Kathy Gerrells; and stepfather, James Arthur Cooley. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include daughters, Kayla Gerrells and Julie Gerrells, both of Cornelia; son, Justin Martin, Cornelia; sister, Brenda Arrowood, Cornelia; brothers, Billy Wayne Gerrells, Royston, and Haskell Gerrells, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in White county, on September 20, 1949, he was the son of Snow D. Cooley of Alto and the late Willie Gerrells. Mr. Gerrells was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Ann Nix and Kathy Gerrells; and stepfather, James Arthur Cooley. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include daughters, Kayla Gerrells and Julie Gerrells, both of Cornelia; son, Justin Martin, Cornelia; sister, Brenda Arrowood, Cornelia; brothers, Billy Wayne Gerrells, Royston, and Haskell Gerrells, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Ted Hain
CORNELIA – Ted E. Hain, 50, died Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Born in Rock Island, Ill., on September 2, 1958, he was the son of father and stepmother, Richard and Kathy Hain, Las Vegas, Nev., and mother, Lois Oliver, Baldwin. He was a member of the Catholic faith and was a United States veteran, having served in the Airborne Rangers in the Persian Gulf. Mr. Hain was preceded in death by a sister, Dana Fleming.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Debbie Hain, Cornelia; daughters, Jessica Stoner, Nevada, and Amanda Hain, California; sister, Shari Culver; brothers, Robert Hain and Michael Hain, both of Nevada; grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Madan Stoner and Gage Hain.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Rock Island, Ill., on September 2, 1958, he was the son of father and stepmother, Richard and Kathy Hain, Las Vegas, Nev., and mother, Lois Oliver, Baldwin. He was a member of the Catholic faith and was a United States veteran, having served in the Airborne Rangers in the Persian Gulf. Mr. Hain was preceded in death by a sister, Dana Fleming.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Debbie Hain, Cornelia; daughters, Jessica Stoner, Nevada, and Amanda Hain, California; sister, Shari Culver; brothers, Robert Hain and Michael Hain, both of Nevada; grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Madan Stoner and Gage Hain.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
James Carlyle
ALTO – James Hubert Carlyle, 91, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County on October 29, 1917, he was the son of the late James Moses and Crissey Azalee Stephens Carlyle. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church and was a farmer. Mr. Carlyle was preceded in death by his first wife, Azzie Dalton Carlyle; brother, Hoyt Carlyle; and a sister, Arbele Pethel.
Survivors include his wife, Amberson Wade Carlyle, Alto; sons, Jerome Carlyle, Clarkesville, and Kenneth Carlyle, Cleveland; five stepchildren; sister, Nettie Martin, Pendergrass; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m., at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Gravely officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Carlyle will lie in state at the church from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on October 29, 1917, he was the son of the late James Moses and Crissey Azalee Stephens Carlyle. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church and was a farmer. Mr. Carlyle was preceded in death by his first wife, Azzie Dalton Carlyle; brother, Hoyt Carlyle; and a sister, Arbele Pethel.
Survivors include his wife, Amberson Wade Carlyle, Alto; sons, Jerome Carlyle, Clarkesville, and Kenneth Carlyle, Cleveland; five stepchildren; sister, Nettie Martin, Pendergrass; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m., at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Gravely officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Carlyle will lie in state at the church from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Collins
DEMOREST – Helen Elrod Collins, 75, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Habersham County on November 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Irvin Elrod. She worked with Carwood Manufacturing and Fieldale Farms, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by brothers, Levis, James and Kenneth Elrod; and a sister, Mary Elrod.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and David Boisclair, Alto, and Carolyn Moody, Demorest; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny Collins, Clarkesville, David and Karen Collins, Demorest; brother, Vernon Elrod, Cornelia; sisters, Margie Morris, Cornelia, and Shirley Moss, Cleveland; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Royce Winters and Luther Williams officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County on November 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Irvin Elrod. She worked with Carwood Manufacturing and Fieldale Farms, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by brothers, Levis, James and Kenneth Elrod; and a sister, Mary Elrod.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and David Boisclair, Alto, and Carolyn Moody, Demorest; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny Collins, Clarkesville, David and Karen Collins, Demorest; brother, Vernon Elrod, Cornelia; sisters, Margie Morris, Cornelia, and Shirley Moss, Cleveland; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Royce Winters and Luther Williams officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Walter Broom
GILLSVILLE – Walter Eugene Broom, 74, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Born on March 1, 1935, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Emory Broom Sr. and Evalon Smith Broom. He was retired from the State of South Carolina School System, a member of Forrest Acre #410 Masonic Lodge in South Carolina, and a member of Springway Baptist Church. Mr. Broom was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant First Class. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bennie Broom, Mark Broom, Elmer Broom and Jerry Broom; and a sister, Bessie Broom Newberry.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Cruce Broom, Gillsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Diane Broom, Columbia, S.C., Marco and Angelia Broom, Elgin, S.C., Bobby Cruce Jr. and Joy Cruce and Edward and Amy Cruce, all of Gainesville; brothers, J.C. Broome, Danielsville, Emory Broome Jr. and Ethel Broom, Gainesville, Luther and Anna Broom, Murrayville; sisters, Kattie Cochran, Martha and Alvin Loggins, Lila and Doug Gaines, Louise Thompson Maldanado, all of Gainesville; grandchildren, Austin Broom, Cameron Broom, Jake Broom, Kirsten Broom, Justin Cruce, Joseph Cruce, Ryan Meadows and Sam Meadows; great-grandchild, Brandon Reece Dukes; brother-in-law, Winston Gaines, Gillsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Grady White, Alvin Loggins and Mike Gaines officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 28, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 1, 1935, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Emory Broom Sr. and Evalon Smith Broom. He was retired from the State of South Carolina School System, a member of Forrest Acre #410 Masonic Lodge in South Carolina, and a member of Springway Baptist Church. Mr. Broom was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant First Class. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bennie Broom, Mark Broom, Elmer Broom and Jerry Broom; and a sister, Bessie Broom Newberry.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Cruce Broom, Gillsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Diane Broom, Columbia, S.C., Marco and Angelia Broom, Elgin, S.C., Bobby Cruce Jr. and Joy Cruce and Edward and Amy Cruce, all of Gainesville; brothers, J.C. Broome, Danielsville, Emory Broome Jr. and Ethel Broom, Gainesville, Luther and Anna Broom, Murrayville; sisters, Kattie Cochran, Martha and Alvin Loggins, Lila and Doug Gaines, Louise Thompson Maldanado, all of Gainesville; grandchildren, Austin Broom, Cameron Broom, Jake Broom, Kirsten Broom, Justin Cruce, Joseph Cruce, Ryan Meadows and Sam Meadows; great-grandchild, Brandon Reece Dukes; brother-in-law, Winston Gaines, Gillsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Grady White, Alvin Loggins and Mike Gaines officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 28, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Martin
GAINESVILLE – Grace Latty Martin, 94, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living Home following an extended illness.
Born on May 15, 1914, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Lizzie Williams Hawkins. She was a member of Timberidge Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by husbands, J.T. Latty and N.C. Martin; daughter, Susie Latty Smith; stepson, Charles Martin; sisters, Wilma Hawkins and India Dunagan; and brothers, A.C. and Arnie Hawkins.
Survivors include sons and families, John Latty, Gainesville, and Oneal Latty, Blue Ridge; son-in-law and family, Donald Smith, Gainesville; stepsons and families, Lewis Martin, Buford, Ronny Martin, Chestnut Mountain; and stepdaughter-in-law and family, Christine Martin, Alto.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, at Timberidge Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris York and Alvin Burns officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born on May 15, 1914, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Lizzie Williams Hawkins. She was a member of Timberidge Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by husbands, J.T. Latty and N.C. Martin; daughter, Susie Latty Smith; stepson, Charles Martin; sisters, Wilma Hawkins and India Dunagan; and brothers, A.C. and Arnie Hawkins.
Survivors include sons and families, John Latty, Gainesville, and Oneal Latty, Blue Ridge; son-in-law and family, Donald Smith, Gainesville; stepsons and families, Lewis Martin, Buford, Ronny Martin, Chestnut Mountain; and stepdaughter-in-law and family, Christine Martin, Alto.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, at Timberidge Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris York and Alvin Burns officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Lottie Roberts
GAINESVILLE – Lottie D. Anglin Roberts, 91, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness.
Born on February 25, 1918, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Lillian Bennett Anglin. She was retired from New Holland Textile Mill and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church for over 70 years. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Roberts; and a daughter, Gloria Durham.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joella and Harold Davis, Lula, Janice and Ray Miller, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Sandra Roberts, Gainesville; grandchildren, Darryl Davis, Danny Miller, Terry Roberts, Randy Miller, Tabitha Truelove, Stacy Roberts, Cindy Boothby and Amey Sims; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Justine Brown, Buford.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Smith and Donald Tritt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 25, 1918, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Lillian Bennett Anglin. She was retired from New Holland Textile Mill and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church for over 70 years. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Roberts; and a daughter, Gloria Durham.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joella and Harold Davis, Lula, Janice and Ray Miller, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Sandra Roberts, Gainesville; grandchildren, Darryl Davis, Danny Miller, Terry Roberts, Randy Miller, Tabitha Truelove, Stacy Roberts, Cindy Boothby and Amey Sims; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Justine Brown, Buford.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Smith and Donald Tritt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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