CARLTON – Joshua David Fancher, 25, died Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Born in Elbert County, he was the son of David Fancher, Hull, and the late Becky Ann Drake. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. He loved classic cars and trucks, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Sydney Fancher and Noelle Fancher, both of Bogart; grandparents, W.G. and Betty Drake, Carlton, and Harry and Sandra Fancher, Hull; and caretaker, Holly LaDuke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Burial will follow in the Carlton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 29.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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‘Pop’ Anderson
HULL – Bennie Floyd “Pop” Anderson, 69, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born on April 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Annie Mae Anderson Donahue. He was a member of New Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Laverne Sorrells-Anderson; a son, Deston Bernard Anderson (Cordelia); grandchildren, Chaketta Hill, James Hill, Deleon Denard Anderson, Destiney Ar’moni Anderson and Desirae Ashuantie Anderson; brothers, Willie Clyde Anderson Sr. (Frances) and Leroy Anderson Sr. (Wylene); sisters, Eva Anderson-Turner, Louise Anderson-Smith (Joseph), and Edna Jean Donahue; special sister-in-law, Rosa Anderson; devoted nephew, Kevin Sorrells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at New Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Sims Cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Annie Mae Anderson Donahue. He was a member of New Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Laverne Sorrells-Anderson; a son, Deston Bernard Anderson (Cordelia); grandchildren, Chaketta Hill, James Hill, Deleon Denard Anderson, Destiney Ar’moni Anderson and Desirae Ashuantie Anderson; brothers, Willie Clyde Anderson Sr. (Frances) and Leroy Anderson Sr. (Wylene); sisters, Eva Anderson-Turner, Louise Anderson-Smith (Joseph), and Edna Jean Donahue; special sister-in-law, Rosa Anderson; devoted nephew, Kevin Sorrells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at New Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Sims Cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Bullock
VIENNA – Mildred L. Bullock, 79, formerly of Colbert, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, Willie Mae Hardman.
Survivors include daughters, Diane (Lee) Hunter, Bogart, Judy (Jimmy) Goodman, Vienna, Janice (Joe) Merk, Danielsville, Debbie (Ronnie) Mathis, Winder; sons, Larry (Carol) Bullock, Gainesville, Roger (Bonnie) Bullock, Royston, and James (Debbie) Bullock, Colbert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Thomas (Oneita) Hunt, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathon Goodman, Ryan Bullock, Nathan Bullock, Danny Lord, Freddie Hunt, and Weldon Hardman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice Service, Cordele.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, Willie Mae Hardman.
Survivors include daughters, Diane (Lee) Hunter, Bogart, Judy (Jimmy) Goodman, Vienna, Janice (Joe) Merk, Danielsville, Debbie (Ronnie) Mathis, Winder; sons, Larry (Carol) Bullock, Gainesville, Roger (Bonnie) Bullock, Royston, and James (Debbie) Bullock, Colbert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Thomas (Oneita) Hunt, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathon Goodman, Ryan Bullock, Nathan Bullock, Danny Lord, Freddie Hunt, and Weldon Hardman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice Service, Cordele.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Wardlow
DANIELSVILLE – Ruth Cecilia Hebert Wardlow, 84, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Born on February 1, 1926, in Stowell, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Lucien Hebert and Eva Seymour. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy, Ark., and graduated in 1944 as salutatorian at Winnie-Stowell High School in Chambers Co., Texas. Mrs. Wardlow was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Donald Wardlow; and siblings, Emmett Hebert and Ellison Hebert, Velma Russum, Lois Shane, and Betty Flickinger.
Survivors include children, Sandra W. Prince, Danielsville, and Dale M. Wardlow, Searcy, Ark.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Viola Broussard, High Island, Texas, and Joyce Jarvis, Marshall, Texas.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 1, 1926, in Stowell, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Lucien Hebert and Eva Seymour. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy, Ark., and graduated in 1944 as salutatorian at Winnie-Stowell High School in Chambers Co., Texas. Mrs. Wardlow was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Donald Wardlow; and siblings, Emmett Hebert and Ellison Hebert, Velma Russum, Lois Shane, and Betty Flickinger.
Survivors include children, Sandra W. Prince, Danielsville, and Dale M. Wardlow, Searcy, Ark.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Viola Broussard, High Island, Texas, and Joyce Jarvis, Marshall, Texas.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Jason Dove
COMER – Jason Crawford Lee Dove, 34, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Born in Clarke County on October 2, 1974, he was the son of Crawford Dove of Comer and Brenda Beusse of Comer. He was a machine technician, having worked with OTT, was a graduate of Madison County High School, and attended Redemption World Outreach.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, April Brown, Comer; stepmother, Sara Dove, Comer; stepsister, Michelle Ferguson, Jefferson; stepbrother, Jason Bramblett, Winder; fiancé and daughter, Tina Jackson and Emily Thomas, Comer.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Calvin Bradberry, Jason Phillips and Mr. Bill Frederick officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Beusse, Bo Lance, Kyle Coleman, Randall Dove, Danny Nash and Paul Beusse. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Dove and Posie Henderson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 27, at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County on October 2, 1974, he was the son of Crawford Dove of Comer and Brenda Beusse of Comer. He was a machine technician, having worked with OTT, was a graduate of Madison County High School, and attended Redemption World Outreach.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, April Brown, Comer; stepmother, Sara Dove, Comer; stepsister, Michelle Ferguson, Jefferson; stepbrother, Jason Bramblett, Winder; fiancé and daughter, Tina Jackson and Emily Thomas, Comer.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Calvin Bradberry, Jason Phillips and Mr. Bill Frederick officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Beusse, Bo Lance, Kyle Coleman, Randall Dove, Danny Nash and Paul Beusse. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Dove and Posie Henderson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 27, at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Morgan
DANIELSVILLE – Rebecca E. Morgan, 59, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, following a long battle with muscular sclerosis.
She was the daughter of the late Ricardo and Rosa Swarez Picazo.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Morgan; sons, Manuel R. Nunez, twins, Thomas C. and Terry L. Morgan; a daughter, Christi R. Black; brother, Abel Picazo; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 27, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Wes Bond officiating.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Ricardo and Rosa Swarez Picazo.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Morgan; sons, Manuel R. Nunez, twins, Thomas C. and Terry L. Morgan; a daughter, Christi R. Black; brother, Abel Picazo; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 27, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Wes Bond officiating.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Hart
DANIELSVILLE – Jerry Odell Hart, 71, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Franklin County on July 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Jack and Katie Bell Haley Hart. He was a retired manager having worked in the auto body repair industry, a former body shop advisor for Athens Technical College, a former member of the Madison County Planning Commission, a former assistant coach of little league baseball, a former scout master for Troop 152, and served on various other committees. He was a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the United Methodist Men’s Club, a member of the Happy Travelers Club, and a volunteer for the meals on wheels delivery. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hart was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Ree Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Elena Beard Hart, Danielsville; daughter, Karen Hart Myers, Danielsville; grandsons and spouse, Brandon Myers and Nathan and Leigh Anne Myers; brothers, Perry Hart, Canon, James Hart, Commerce, Barney Hart, Hartwell, and Jackie Hart, Lexington; and sisters, Mamie Lee Beard and Georgie Gibby, both of Royston, Bobbie Sue Boleman, Danielsville, Sara Nell Voyles, Carnesville, and Judy Pace, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m., in the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 5601 Hwy. 29 N, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on July 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Jack and Katie Bell Haley Hart. He was a retired manager having worked in the auto body repair industry, a former body shop advisor for Athens Technical College, a former member of the Madison County Planning Commission, a former assistant coach of little league baseball, a former scout master for Troop 152, and served on various other committees. He was a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the United Methodist Men’s Club, a member of the Happy Travelers Club, and a volunteer for the meals on wheels delivery. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hart was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Ree Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Elena Beard Hart, Danielsville; daughter, Karen Hart Myers, Danielsville; grandsons and spouse, Brandon Myers and Nathan and Leigh Anne Myers; brothers, Perry Hart, Canon, James Hart, Commerce, Barney Hart, Hartwell, and Jackie Hart, Lexington; and sisters, Mamie Lee Beard and Georgie Gibby, both of Royston, Bobbie Sue Boleman, Danielsville, Sara Nell Voyles, Carnesville, and Judy Pace, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m., in the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 5601 Hwy. 29 N, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Gordon
COLBERT – Christopher Riley Gordon, 23, died Sunday, May 24, 2009.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Nancy and Fred Snailum, LaMirada, Calif. He had attended New Haven Bsptist Church.
Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Gary Riley Gordon and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gordon.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include his brother, John Corey Gordon, Commerce; sisters, Melissa (Roy) Reece, Hull, and Mary Beth (Nathan Drake) Gordon, Colbert; son, Tyson Riley Gordon, Colbert; girlfriend, Giesla Bray, Colbert; nieces and nephews, Kelsie Palmer, Lauren Reece, Alexis Reynolds and Bryson Drake; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Palmero, California.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East with the Rev. Derek Anglin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Nancy and Fred Snailum, LaMirada, Calif. He had attended New Haven Bsptist Church.
Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his father, Gary Riley Gordon and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gordon.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include his brother, John Corey Gordon, Commerce; sisters, Melissa (Roy) Reece, Hull, and Mary Beth (Nathan Drake) Gordon, Colbert; son, Tyson Riley Gordon, Colbert; girlfriend, Giesla Bray, Colbert; nieces and nephews, Kelsie Palmer, Lauren Reece, Alexis Reynolds and Bryson Drake; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Palmero, California.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East with the Rev. Derek Anglin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East is in charge of arrangements.
‘Sybil’ Gilley
HULL – Mary “Sybil” Gilley, 84, died Sunday, May 24, 2009.
She was a native of Carroll County, but lived most of her life in Hull. She was a member of the Hull Baptist Church and the Danielsville Eastern Star and was the daughter of the late James and Rose Pearl Brown. Mrs. Gilley was preceded in death by her husband, SGT Grady W. Gilley, retired; a daughter, Brenda G. Shuler; sister, Mildred Henson; brothers, Garland, Clifton and Carlos Brown.
Survivors include sons, Brady Gilley and Bradford Gilley, both of Statham; daughters, Kaye Suddeth, Colbert, and Faye Seagraves, Watkinsville; brother, Curtis Brown, Bowden; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was a native of Carroll County, but lived most of her life in Hull. She was a member of the Hull Baptist Church and the Danielsville Eastern Star and was the daughter of the late James and Rose Pearl Brown. Mrs. Gilley was preceded in death by her husband, SGT Grady W. Gilley, retired; a daughter, Brenda G. Shuler; sister, Mildred Henson; brothers, Garland, Clifton and Carlos Brown.
Survivors include sons, Brady Gilley and Bradford Gilley, both of Statham; daughters, Kaye Suddeth, Colbert, and Faye Seagraves, Watkinsville; brother, Curtis Brown, Bowden; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Smith
HULL – James Everett “Jim” Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Corrie Venable Smith. He was retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of employment, and in 1989 returned to Madison County to live. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grace Young Smith.
Survivors include children, Donna Durham, Conyers, and Buddy Smith, Covington; a sister, Blanche Wilkins, Oglethorpe County; brothers, Bob Smith and Gaines Smith, both of Madison County; grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Kelly Smith and Greg Smith, all of Anderson, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Samantha Durham and Chance Durham, both of Snellville, Bryson Smith, Anderson, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Smith officiating. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Corrie Venable Smith. He was retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of employment, and in 1989 returned to Madison County to live. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grace Young Smith.
Survivors include children, Donna Durham, Conyers, and Buddy Smith, Covington; a sister, Blanche Wilkins, Oglethorpe County; brothers, Bob Smith and Gaines Smith, both of Madison County; grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Kelly Smith and Greg Smith, all of Anderson, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Samantha Durham and Chance Durham, both of Snellville, Bryson Smith, Anderson, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Smith officiating. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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