JEFFERSON – Octavia Usher, 85, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
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Jackson County - Topics from April, 2009
Joyce Greene
LOGANVILLE – Joyce Fay Greene, 42, died Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Born in Morgan County, Ala., she was the daughter of Mablue Drinkard Entrekin and the late Joe Frank Entrekin. She worked as a day care provider.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Kenneth Allen Greene, Loganville; son, Dustin Greene, Loganville; stepson, Allen Greene, Monroe; sisters and brother, Betty Lott, Jonnie Lange, Peggy Nappier and Mickey Entrekin, all of Alabama.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Morgan County, Ala., she was the daughter of Mablue Drinkard Entrekin and the late Joe Frank Entrekin. She worked as a day care provider.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Kenneth Allen Greene, Loganville; son, Dustin Greene, Loganville; stepson, Allen Greene, Monroe; sisters and brother, Betty Lott, Jonnie Lange, Peggy Nappier and Mickey Entrekin, all of Alabama.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Doris Hulsey
MAYSVILLE – Doris Whitlock Hulsey, 70, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce following a brief illness.
Born on June 27, 1938, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Louise Dale Whitlock. She attended Living Word Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Doodle” Hulsey; and a brother, J.D. Whitlock.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Nita and Jeffery Gailey, Talmo, Elizabeth Hulsey, Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jennifer Hulsey, Maysville; grandchildren, Heather Clark, Amber Gailey, Jeremy Gailey, Kristina Valles, Josh Valles, Aaron Valles, Jennel Murphy, Mallory Hulsey and Mikel Hulsey; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Reeves, Maysville, and Carolyn Anderson, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffery Gailey and Sister Ruby Wiley officiating. Burial will be in Grove Level Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 28, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 27, 1938, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Louise Dale Whitlock. She attended Living Word Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Doodle” Hulsey; and a brother, J.D. Whitlock.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Nita and Jeffery Gailey, Talmo, Elizabeth Hulsey, Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jennifer Hulsey, Maysville; grandchildren, Heather Clark, Amber Gailey, Jeremy Gailey, Kristina Valles, Josh Valles, Aaron Valles, Jennel Murphy, Mallory Hulsey and Mikel Hulsey; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Reeves, Maysville, and Carolyn Anderson, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffery Gailey and Sister Ruby Wiley officiating. Burial will be in Grove Level Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 28, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Loretta Deem
JEFFERSON – Loretta Jean Helton Deem, 40, died Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Born in Marion County, Ind., she was the daughter of Eugene Helton of Clovedale, Ind., and Wanda Johnson Jacks of Greenfield, Ind. She was an interior decorator and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, John Deem, Jefferson; daughter, Misty Deem, Jefferson; son, Trevor Deem, Jefferson; and a sister, Tammy Stewart, Hoschton.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Marion County, Ind., she was the daughter of Eugene Helton of Clovedale, Ind., and Wanda Johnson Jacks of Greenfield, Ind. She was an interior decorator and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, John Deem, Jefferson; daughter, Misty Deem, Jefferson; son, Trevor Deem, Jefferson; and a sister, Tammy Stewart, Hoschton.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Kimberly Chandler
JEFFERSON – Kimberly Chandler, 77, died Friday, April 24, 2009.
She was a homemaker, a native of Dade County, Fla., and lived most of her life in southern Florida.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Chandler, Statesville, N.C.; grandsons, Jon Chandler, San Diego, Calif., Tony Webb and wife, Jan, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Cameron Chandler, Micah Webb, Hollis Webb and Cora Chandler; and sisters and brother-in-law, Veleta Todd, Smyrna, Shirley and Bob Myers, Statesville, N.C.
Mrs. Chandler has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
She was a homemaker, a native of Dade County, Fla., and lived most of her life in southern Florida.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Chandler, Statesville, N.C.; grandsons, Jon Chandler, San Diego, Calif., Tony Webb and wife, Jan, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Cameron Chandler, Micah Webb, Hollis Webb and Cora Chandler; and sisters and brother-in-law, Veleta Todd, Smyrna, Shirley and Bob Myers, Statesville, N.C.
Mrs. Chandler has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Woody Beatrice Holder
BRASELTON – Woody Beatrice Gaddis Holder, 89, died Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Estee Gaddis Sr. and Alice Barrett Gaddis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Holder; a son, Grady Ben Holder; siblings, Katie Evans, Annie Mae Perdue, Walter Gaddis, Millard Gaddis and Edgar Gaddis.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Linda Holder, Hoschton; grandchildren, Scott Holder, Jefferson, Michelle Holder Carter and husband, Jack, Hoschton; great-grandchildren, Tegan Carter, Gainesville, Skylar Carter, Hoschton, Drew and Devan Holder, Pendergrass; sister-in-law, Margie Gaddis, Braselton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Gaddis officiating.
Burial was in the Braselton Church of God Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Holder, Drew Holder, Devan Holder, John Holder, Jack Holder and Skylar Holder.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Estee Gaddis Sr. and Alice Barrett Gaddis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Holder; a son, Grady Ben Holder; siblings, Katie Evans, Annie Mae Perdue, Walter Gaddis, Millard Gaddis and Edgar Gaddis.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Linda Holder, Hoschton; grandchildren, Scott Holder, Jefferson, Michelle Holder Carter and husband, Jack, Hoschton; great-grandchildren, Tegan Carter, Gainesville, Skylar Carter, Hoschton, Drew and Devan Holder, Pendergrass; sister-in-law, Margie Gaddis, Braselton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Gaddis officiating.
Burial was in the Braselton Church of God Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Holder, Drew Holder, Devan Holder, John Holder, Jack Holder and Skylar Holder.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Rabbit’ Dowdy
JEFFERSON – Branson Ralph “Rabbit” Dowdy, 77, died Sunday, April 26, 2009.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Curtis M. and Addie Jackson Dowdy. He was retired from Reliance Electric with 23 years of service, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Dowdy was preceded in death by a brother, Lyndon Dowdy; and sister, Annette Smith. He was a loving father, husband, and loyal friend to his family and friends loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Storey Dowdy, Jefferson; daughters and son-in-law, Mandy McLeroy, Wanda and Dwight Standridge, all of Jefferson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, from the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Cody Dowdy, Curtis Smith, Johnny Brown, Buzzy Blalock, Billy Barnett, Gerald Hart, Timmy Anglin and Pierce Nelms. Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Ward and Henley Wilkes.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Curtis M. and Addie Jackson Dowdy. He was retired from Reliance Electric with 23 years of service, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Dowdy was preceded in death by a brother, Lyndon Dowdy; and sister, Annette Smith. He was a loving father, husband, and loyal friend to his family and friends loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Storey Dowdy, Jefferson; daughters and son-in-law, Mandy McLeroy, Wanda and Dwight Standridge, all of Jefferson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, from the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Cody Dowdy, Curtis Smith, Johnny Brown, Buzzy Blalock, Billy Barnett, Gerald Hart, Timmy Anglin and Pierce Nelms. Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Ward and Henley Wilkes.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude Flanagan
GAINESVILLE – Gertrude Bishop Flanagan, 81, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born on December 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Fairlena Wilson Bishop. She worked for 37 years and retired from Chicopee. She was employed as a loom filter for Chicopee and was the first and only woman to ever hold that position. She was a charter member of South Hall Baptist Church, where she served as treasurer and was active in every field of her church. Mrs. Flanagan was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Lee Norris; and grandson, Scotty Norris. She was an avid deer and turkey hunter, and loved fishing and camping with her family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband of 35 wonderful years, Frank Falnagan; daughter, Paulette Turk; sons and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Wayne Norris and Debbie Norris, Jefferson, and Ricky Flanagan; grandchildren, Gregg and April Lunsford, Patti Bynum, Keith Flanagan; great-grandchildren, Devin and Brad Bynum, Cody and Ashley Lunsford; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Tony.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Grant and Wayne Norris officiating.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Fairlena Wilson Bishop. She worked for 37 years and retired from Chicopee. She was employed as a loom filter for Chicopee and was the first and only woman to ever hold that position. She was a charter member of South Hall Baptist Church, where she served as treasurer and was active in every field of her church. Mrs. Flanagan was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Lee Norris; and grandson, Scotty Norris. She was an avid deer and turkey hunter, and loved fishing and camping with her family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband of 35 wonderful years, Frank Falnagan; daughter, Paulette Turk; sons and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Wayne Norris and Debbie Norris, Jefferson, and Ricky Flanagan; grandchildren, Gregg and April Lunsford, Patti Bynum, Keith Flanagan; great-grandchildren, Devin and Brad Bynum, Cody and Ashley Lunsford; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Tony.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Grant and Wayne Norris officiating.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Theodelinde Wood
COMMERCE – Theodelinde Emma Weiss Wood, 84, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late George and Elisa Pfaff Weiss. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. Wood.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Strickland, Commerce; and grandchildren, Donald Strickland, Candace Cook and Stacie Strickland.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late George and Elisa Pfaff Weiss. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. Wood.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Strickland, Commerce; and grandchildren, Donald Strickland, Candace Cook and Stacie Strickland.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Kate Conner
GAINESVILLE – Kate Elizabeth Conner, 79, died Thursday, April 24, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Born on October 8, 1929, in Dawson County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry Gregory and Irene Gregory. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hugh E. Conner; brothers, Kenneth and Ronald Gregory; and a granddaughter, Jill Conner Jarrard.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Patsy Conner, Gainesville, Steve and Liliana Conner, Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Gail Conner, Lilburn, Cathy Conner and Robby Lee, Braselton; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Willard Shewbert, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Kathy Gregory, Flowery Branch; granddaughter, Gabriella Conner, Braselton; grandsons and spouse, R.C. and Cassie Lee, Suwanee, Justin Kidd, Lilburn; great-granddaughters, Sydney Jarrard and McKenna Jarrard, both of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; nieces, Whitney Gregory, Braselton, and Ashley Gregory, Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews from her late husband’s side of the family.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Chaplain John Reeser and the Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 8, 1929, in Dawson County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry Gregory and Irene Gregory. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hugh E. Conner; brothers, Kenneth and Ronald Gregory; and a granddaughter, Jill Conner Jarrard.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Patsy Conner, Gainesville, Steve and Liliana Conner, Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Gail Conner, Lilburn, Cathy Conner and Robby Lee, Braselton; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Willard Shewbert, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Kathy Gregory, Flowery Branch; granddaughter, Gabriella Conner, Braselton; grandsons and spouse, R.C. and Cassie Lee, Suwanee, Justin Kidd, Lilburn; great-granddaughters, Sydney Jarrard and McKenna Jarrard, both of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; nieces, Whitney Gregory, Braselton, and Ashley Gregory, Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews from her late husband’s side of the family.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Chaplain John Reeser and the Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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