COMER – James Polk Gholston, 93, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Comer, he was the son of the late James and Mattie Bell Gholston. He was a member of Comer Baptist Church and was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Adams Gholston, Comer; step children, David (Karen) Alton, Anne (Steve) Hochwalt; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 2o, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral home with the Rev. Rodney Owens officiating. Burial was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Comer Elementary School.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Loyd Baskins
CANON – Henry Loyd Baskins, 90, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County on June 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Lester and Ida Bennett Baskins. He was a contractor in the construction industry, drove a school bus for 15 years for the Franklin County School System, and was a member of the Canon United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army as a combat engineer during World War II, and he was a member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828. Mr. Baskins was preceded in death by brothers, Troy, Leonard, J.C., Ellis and Ralph Baskins; and a sister, Nellie Outz.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Bell Baskins, Canon; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry Wesley and Connie Baskins and Loyd Ferrell Baskins and Lisa Brown, all of Canon; grandchildren, Henry Floyd Baskins, Lindsay Brooke Baskins, Jennifer Baskins Clarke, Mattie Kay Baskins and Daryl Moore; great-grandchildren, Mia and Dante Clark; daughter-in-law, Vickie Baskins, Hartwell; brothers, Melvin Baskins, Danielsville, Joe Baskins, Canon; and sisters, Leona Chappell, Canon, Frances McCollum, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, at the Canon United Methodist Church with the Revs. Don Nestor and Eldon Massey officiating. Burial was in the Oakview Cemetery in Canon.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Franklin County on June 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Lester and Ida Bennett Baskins. He was a contractor in the construction industry, drove a school bus for 15 years for the Franklin County School System, and was a member of the Canon United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army as a combat engineer during World War II, and he was a member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828. Mr. Baskins was preceded in death by brothers, Troy, Leonard, J.C., Ellis and Ralph Baskins; and a sister, Nellie Outz.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Bell Baskins, Canon; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry Wesley and Connie Baskins and Loyd Ferrell Baskins and Lisa Brown, all of Canon; grandchildren, Henry Floyd Baskins, Lindsay Brooke Baskins, Jennifer Baskins Clarke, Mattie Kay Baskins and Daryl Moore; great-grandchildren, Mia and Dante Clark; daughter-in-law, Vickie Baskins, Hartwell; brothers, Melvin Baskins, Danielsville, Joe Baskins, Canon; and sisters, Leona Chappell, Canon, Frances McCollum, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, at the Canon United Methodist Church with the Revs. Don Nestor and Eldon Massey officiating. Burial was in the Oakview Cemetery in Canon.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
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Gary Cook
COLBERT – Gary Ray Cook, 50, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Fort Benning, he was the son of Clifford Clyde Cook, step son to Patricia Cook, and son of the late Leopoldine Koppel Cook. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church. He was a very caring, giving and generous person, and loved fishing, loved ones stated.
In addition to his father and step mother, survivors include a sister, Victoria Lea Kittle, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford Ronny (Susan Duncan) Cook, Colbert, Steven Clyde (Karen Marie Maynard) Cook, Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Jamie Hicks, Watkinsville; and longtime companion, Janice Cook, Nicholson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial was at Colbert Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice Services, 155 Oglethorpe Ave., #200C, Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Fort Benning, he was the son of Clifford Clyde Cook, step son to Patricia Cook, and son of the late Leopoldine Koppel Cook. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church. He was a very caring, giving and generous person, and loved fishing, loved ones stated.
In addition to his father and step mother, survivors include a sister, Victoria Lea Kittle, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford Ronny (Susan Duncan) Cook, Colbert, Steven Clyde (Karen Marie Maynard) Cook, Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Jamie Hicks, Watkinsville; and longtime companion, Janice Cook, Nicholson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial was at Colbert Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice Services, 155 Oglethorpe Ave., #200C, Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Compton
ATHENS – Mary Emma Compton, 84, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Mary Verona Morgan Williams. She was retired from advertising at The Athens Banner Herald and was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bennie Warren Compton Jr. and Theresa Llewellyn Compton, Nicholson, Gene N. and Denise E. Compton, Athens; brothers, Bobby Williams, Johnny Williams; sister, Nancy Williams; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m., at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Tom Miles and Jerry Varnadoe officiating. Burial will be at Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Scott Compton, William Burell Jr., Chris Compton, Ian Compton, Sherry Henderson, Tammy Kittle, Michael Compton, Steve Compton, and nephew, Carroll Puckett. The family will receive friends Monday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Phil Brock
MT. AIRY – Phil Brock, 52, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the Lanier Park Hospital in Gainesville.
Born on April 28, 1956, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ila Mae Stewart Brock. He was a water treatment manager at Scovill Manufacturing and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Mr. Brock was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Brock.
Survivors include a son, Randall Pete Brock, Baldwin; step son, Brandon Lathan, Baldwin; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and James Waters, Cornelia; sister-in-law, Carolyn Brock, Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, T.L. and Frances Brock, Ranburn, Ala., Carter and Rebecca Brock, Baldwin, Buford and Bessie Brock, Toccoa, and Roy and Terry Brock, Alto.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Brock and Tim House officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Randall Pete Brock, c/o Southeast Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 1199, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 28, 1956, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ila Mae Stewart Brock. He was a water treatment manager at Scovill Manufacturing and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Mr. Brock was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Brock.
Survivors include a son, Randall Pete Brock, Baldwin; step son, Brandon Lathan, Baldwin; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and James Waters, Cornelia; sister-in-law, Carolyn Brock, Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, T.L. and Frances Brock, Ranburn, Ala., Carter and Rebecca Brock, Baldwin, Buford and Bessie Brock, Toccoa, and Roy and Terry Brock, Alto.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Brock and Tim House officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Randall Pete Brock, c/o Southeast Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 1199, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Frances Barr
WINDER – Frances Pierce Barr, 80, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Welton and Leila Jones, and was retired from R & R Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Barr was preceded in death by a grandson, Clint Emmett.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Dottie Emmett, Winder, Dinah and Wayne Bell, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Betty Pierce, Gainesville, and Ricky and Janice Pierce, Winder; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren, with three great-grandchildren on the way.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrow County Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Rd., Ste. 2B, Athens, Ga. 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Welton and Leila Jones, and was retired from R & R Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Barr was preceded in death by a grandson, Clint Emmett.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Dottie Emmett, Winder, Dinah and Wayne Bell, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Betty Pierce, Gainesville, and Ricky and Janice Pierce, Winder; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren, with three great-grandchildren on the way.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrow County Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Rd., Ste. 2B, Athens, Ga. 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Haynie
STATHAM - Hubert Haynie, 84, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Meadows Haynie. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Haynie; sister, Omie Duncan Wood; and brother, George Haynie.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Haynie; brother, Douglas Haynie both of Statham; and several nieces & nephews.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m., from the Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ned Davis officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Meadows Haynie. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Haynie; sister, Omie Duncan Wood; and brother, George Haynie.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Everett Haynie; brother, Douglas Haynie both of Statham; and several nieces & nephews.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m., from the Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ned Davis officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Julian Gurley
COLBERT – Julian Gurley, 97, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
Born in Ila, he was the son of the late Tom and Betsey Scarborough Gurley. He was a carpenter by trade, was retired from Benson Bakery, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Gurley was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brooks Gurley.
Survivors include sons, James, Frank, Howard, Denver and Tommy Gurley; daughters, Mildred Miller, Dorothy Patton, Marjorie Williams, Sara Coker, Etta Gurley, Mary Hawkes, Hazel Bridges, Lunice Waggoner, Marie Gee, Shirley Smith, Barbara Gurley; sisters, Katherine McMann, Christine Malcolm; 45 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m., at the World of Life Church with the Revs. Rufus Miller and Herman Nation officiating. Burial will be at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James, Frank, Howard, Tommy and Denver Gurley, Dennis Bridges, Thomas Hawkes and Steve Waggoner. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Williams and Rufus Miller. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Ila, he was the son of the late Tom and Betsey Scarborough Gurley. He was a carpenter by trade, was retired from Benson Bakery, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Gurley was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brooks Gurley.
Survivors include sons, James, Frank, Howard, Denver and Tommy Gurley; daughters, Mildred Miller, Dorothy Patton, Marjorie Williams, Sara Coker, Etta Gurley, Mary Hawkes, Hazel Bridges, Lunice Waggoner, Marie Gee, Shirley Smith, Barbara Gurley; sisters, Katherine McMann, Christine Malcolm; 45 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m., at the World of Life Church with the Revs. Rufus Miller and Herman Nation officiating. Burial will be at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James, Frank, Howard, Tommy and Denver Gurley, Dennis Bridges, Thomas Hawkes and Steve Waggoner. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Williams and Rufus Miller. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Eva Bell Moore
CLEVELAND – Eva Bell Moore, 83, formerly of Cornelia, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at a private care facility, following an extended illness.
Born on July 18, 1925, in Middleburg, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Alec and Janie Kendricks Moore. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Shedd; and brothers, Hershall, Charlie, Mack and J.T. Moore.
Survivors include daughters, Nancy Lovell and Carolyn Wiley, both of Clarkesville, Evelyn Ralston, Winder; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Beasley officiating. Burial will be in the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Park, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30329-2012.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 18, 1925, in Middleburg, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Alec and Janie Kendricks Moore. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Shedd; and brothers, Hershall, Charlie, Mack and J.T. Moore.
Survivors include daughters, Nancy Lovell and Carolyn Wiley, both of Clarkesville, Evelyn Ralston, Winder; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Beasley officiating. Burial will be in the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Park, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30329-2012.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie McDaniel
BETHLEHEM – Johnnie S. McDaniel, 83, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late George and Effie Phillips Shoemake. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing with 32 years of service.
Survivors include her husband, Leon McDaniel, Bethlehem; daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and David Rutledge, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Clark and Julia Rutledge, Watkinsville, Patrick and Abby Rutledge, Jefferson; brother, Mahlon Shoemake, Bethlehem; sisters, Ossie Walls and Ollie Walls, both of Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, at 11 a.m., at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Ray officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 668, Bethlehem, GA 30620.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late George and Effie Phillips Shoemake. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing with 32 years of service.
Survivors include her husband, Leon McDaniel, Bethlehem; daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and David Rutledge, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Clark and Julia Rutledge, Watkinsville, Patrick and Abby Rutledge, Jefferson; brother, Mahlon Shoemake, Bethlehem; sisters, Ossie Walls and Ollie Walls, both of Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, at 11 a.m., at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Ray officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 668, Bethlehem, GA 30620.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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