CARNESVILLE – Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Mr. Bruce Kesler, 81, of Carnesville, who died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Kesler, Carnesville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Chuck Vickery, Carnesville; sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Don Andrews, Duluth, sister, Margaret Gibby, Toccoa, and sister and brother-in-law, Genell and Bud Williams, Toccoa; three grandchildren and their spouses, Chip and April Vickery, Amy and Benji Ward and Daniel and Kayla Vickery; great grandchildren, Hannah, Corey, Shayna, Eli, Cohen, and Micah.
Mr. Kesler was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Kesler.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m., from the Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Eller officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from May, 2009
Joe Hammons
STATHAM – Joe Hammons, 77, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
Born in Corbin, Ky., he was the son of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Wagers Hammons. He was owner/operator of Hammons Plaster Company, and was a United States Army and Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hammons was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Davis; and brother, Benjamin Hammons.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Fortson Hammons, Statham; sons, Ken Hammons, Heavener, Okla., Joe Hammons Jr., Conyers, David Hammons, Joshua, Texas; daughters, Misti Wheeler, Bismarck, Ark., Terri Jenkins, Harrah, Okla., Marie Trusty, Moore, Okla.; stepchildren, Lindsey and Brian Outten, Norcross, Gordon Conley, Statham; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brothers, Carl Hammons, Hamilton, Ohio, and Bob Hammons, Willingboro, N.J.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., in Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Greg McKinney and Mark Parham officiating. The body will be cremated after the service. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Corbin, Ky., he was the son of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Wagers Hammons. He was owner/operator of Hammons Plaster Company, and was a United States Army and Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hammons was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Davis; and brother, Benjamin Hammons.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Fortson Hammons, Statham; sons, Ken Hammons, Heavener, Okla., Joe Hammons Jr., Conyers, David Hammons, Joshua, Texas; daughters, Misti Wheeler, Bismarck, Ark., Terri Jenkins, Harrah, Okla., Marie Trusty, Moore, Okla.; stepchildren, Lindsey and Brian Outten, Norcross, Gordon Conley, Statham; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brothers, Carl Hammons, Hamilton, Ohio, and Bob Hammons, Willingboro, N.J.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., in Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Greg McKinney and Mark Parham officiating. The body will be cremated after the service. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Teresa Worley
COMMERCE – Teresa Carol Worley, 48, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Vera Brown Lockman of Commerce and the late W.C. Lockman.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Justin Worley and Matthew Worley, both of Commerce; a sister, Tasha Leopard, Alabama; grandson, Braydon Worley, Commerce; and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Vera Brown Lockman of Commerce and the late W.C. Lockman.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Justin Worley and Matthew Worley, both of Commerce; a sister, Tasha Leopard, Alabama; grandson, Braydon Worley, Commerce; and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Haynes
EASTANOLLEE – James Harrison Haynes, 57, died Wednesday, May 27, at Stephens County Hospital.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James H. Haynes and Josie Arnold Powell.
Survivors include a brother, Dan Haynes, Jefferson; sisters, Nancy Haynes, Commerce, and Vickie Kent, Pendergrass; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Maysville, with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James H. Haynes and Josie Arnold Powell.
Survivors include a brother, Dan Haynes, Jefferson; sisters, Nancy Haynes, Commerce, and Vickie Kent, Pendergrass; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Maysville, with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Thurman
ATHENS – William R. “Bill” Thurman, 91, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Born on January 1, 1918, in Plains, he was the son of Marcus Sylvester and Nina Elizabeth Reynolds Thurman. He was a member of the first graduating class of Georgia Southwestern College and held an A.B. degree from Emory University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa; had a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Technological Seminary, from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude; and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Georgia, both in English.
He was pastor emeritus of Jefferson Presbyterian Church and an associate professor emeritus of English at the University of Georgia. For more than 20 years he served as a volunteer at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, and he sponsored 12 disadvantaged children through six children’s aid organizations. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens and a teacher of the Covenant Sunday School Class.
Mr. Thurman was preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite “Peggy” Whitaker Thurman.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Jenkins (delaPerriere) Thurman; a son, William Richard Thurman Jr., Thomaston; daughter, Sharon T. (Mrs. William H.) McCreery, Jefferson; stepdaughter, Donna M. delaPerriere, Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Athens with the Revs. Frank Granger and Michael Jarrett officiating. George Marshall will deliver the eulogy. Honorary pallbearers will include the members of the Covenant Class, together with George O. Marshall Jr., Harry J. Haynsworth, Gerald E. Smith and David L. Edwards. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children Incorporated, 4205 Dover Rd., Richmond, VA 23221, or Save the Children, 52 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 1, 1918, in Plains, he was the son of Marcus Sylvester and Nina Elizabeth Reynolds Thurman. He was a member of the first graduating class of Georgia Southwestern College and held an A.B. degree from Emory University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa; had a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Technological Seminary, from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude; and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Georgia, both in English.
He was pastor emeritus of Jefferson Presbyterian Church and an associate professor emeritus of English at the University of Georgia. For more than 20 years he served as a volunteer at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, and he sponsored 12 disadvantaged children through six children’s aid organizations. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens and a teacher of the Covenant Sunday School Class.
Mr. Thurman was preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite “Peggy” Whitaker Thurman.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Jenkins (delaPerriere) Thurman; a son, William Richard Thurman Jr., Thomaston; daughter, Sharon T. (Mrs. William H.) McCreery, Jefferson; stepdaughter, Donna M. delaPerriere, Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Athens with the Revs. Frank Granger and Michael Jarrett officiating. George Marshall will deliver the eulogy. Honorary pallbearers will include the members of the Covenant Class, together with George O. Marshall Jr., Harry J. Haynsworth, Gerald E. Smith and David L. Edwards. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children Incorporated, 4205 Dover Rd., Richmond, VA 23221, or Save the Children, 52 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Black
ARCADE – Kenneth Glenn Black, 81, died Friday, May 22, 2009.
He was a retired machinist.
Survivors include children, Leo Black, Indiana, Crystal Doggett, Colorado, and Dawn Torres, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Black was cremated and will be interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rhindlander, Wis., at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a retired machinist.
Survivors include children, Leo Black, Indiana, Crystal Doggett, Colorado, and Dawn Torres, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Black was cremated and will be interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rhindlander, Wis., at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘G.W.’ Marcus
DEMOREST – George William “G.W.” Marcus, 80, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Oconee County, S.C., on December 3, 1928, he was the son of the late George T. and Drucilla Heaton Marcus. He was retired from WebCo as a welder with 38 years of service and was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Marcus was preceded in death by a sister, Maebelle Marcus; and brothers, Junior Marcus, Houston Marcus and Tommy Marcus. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, wood working, and gardening, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Simmons Marcus, Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy K. Buchwald, Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda S. and Lanny Cantrell, Baldwin, Peggy A. and Wayne Norton, Toccoa, Libby G. and Randall Albertson, Lavonia, and Rita F. and Floyd Stancil, Cornelia; sister, Mary Alice Ivester, Turnerville; brothers, Claude Marcus, James Marcus and J.C. Marcus, all of Clarkesville, and Charlie Marcus, Cornelia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; adopted family, Michael and Denise Clarke and children, Demorest; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Michael Clarke officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oconee County, S.C., on December 3, 1928, he was the son of the late George T. and Drucilla Heaton Marcus. He was retired from WebCo as a welder with 38 years of service and was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Marcus was preceded in death by a sister, Maebelle Marcus; and brothers, Junior Marcus, Houston Marcus and Tommy Marcus. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, wood working, and gardening, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Simmons Marcus, Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy K. Buchwald, Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda S. and Lanny Cantrell, Baldwin, Peggy A. and Wayne Norton, Toccoa, Libby G. and Randall Albertson, Lavonia, and Rita F. and Floyd Stancil, Cornelia; sister, Mary Alice Ivester, Turnerville; brothers, Claude Marcus, James Marcus and J.C. Marcus, all of Clarkesville, and Charlie Marcus, Cornelia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; adopted family, Michael and Denise Clarke and children, Demorest; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Michael Clarke officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Howard
COMMERCE – Gregory Howard Jr., 31, died Thursday, May 21, 2009.
Born December 16, 1977, he was the son of Joycelyn Howard and the late Gregory Howard Sr. He attended Commerce High School and was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was a joy to all that knew him and loved him, brought a smile to the heart of many by simply flashing that “golden smile,” was always ready and willing to do whatever he could to help anyone, and was known as the life of the party, loved ones stated. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by grandparents, John (Bookie) and Aileen Rollins, Joe Rich and Ruth Howard.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister, Maranda Howard, Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Derek Howard, Commerce; son, Master Jaiden Omari Anderson; aunts, Johnnie Mayfield, Commerce, Ruth Burns (Robert), and Cecelia Wheaton, Atlanta; uncle, Edward Howard, Atlanta; nieces, Chasiney D. Kilpatrick and Nydia K. Meadows; and many cousins and special friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Mt. Cavalry Church in Commerce.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born December 16, 1977, he was the son of Joycelyn Howard and the late Gregory Howard Sr. He attended Commerce High School and was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was a joy to all that knew him and loved him, brought a smile to the heart of many by simply flashing that “golden smile,” was always ready and willing to do whatever he could to help anyone, and was known as the life of the party, loved ones stated. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by grandparents, John (Bookie) and Aileen Rollins, Joe Rich and Ruth Howard.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister, Maranda Howard, Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Derek Howard, Commerce; son, Master Jaiden Omari Anderson; aunts, Johnnie Mayfield, Commerce, Ruth Burns (Robert), and Cecelia Wheaton, Atlanta; uncle, Edward Howard, Atlanta; nieces, Chasiney D. Kilpatrick and Nydia K. Meadows; and many cousins and special friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Mt. Cavalry Church in Commerce.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Billy Boy’ Newton
JEFFERSON – William “Billy Boy” Newton, 61, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Atlanta.
He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
Survivors include sisters, Hazel Turner, Jefferson, Dianne Graham, Athens; brothers, Roger Newton, Jefferson, Stanley Larry Newton, Hampton, Anthony Gary Newton, Athens; and a daughter, Lequitta Stephens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. R.E. Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Paradise Cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
Survivors include sisters, Hazel Turner, Jefferson, Dianne Graham, Athens; brothers, Roger Newton, Jefferson, Stanley Larry Newton, Hampton, Anthony Gary Newton, Athens; and a daughter, Lequitta Stephens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. R.E. Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Paradise Cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Pat Mathis
WINDER – Frances “Pat” Mathis, 78, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her residence.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Burt Lee. She had resided in Barrow County most of her life and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.C. Mathis Sr., Winder; sons, J.C. Mathis Jr., Auburn, Dwight Mathis and Roger Mathis, both of Winder, and Lucky Mathis, Gainesville; daughter, Linda Tritt, Dahlonega; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Bud Lee, Talmo.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Revs. Rudy Camp and Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Burt Lee. She had resided in Barrow County most of her life and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.C. Mathis Sr., Winder; sons, J.C. Mathis Jr., Auburn, Dwight Mathis and Roger Mathis, both of Winder, and Lucky Mathis, Gainesville; daughter, Linda Tritt, Dahlonega; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Bud Lee, Talmo.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Revs. Rudy Camp and Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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