HOSCHTON – Helen Barbara Hasaka, 89, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.
Complete arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from June, 2009
Sammy Davis
CORNELIA – Sammy Joe Davis, 62, formerly of Pendergrass, died Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Born on November 17, 1946, in Clarke County, he was the son of Joe “Dub” and Betty Patton Davis of Pendergrass. He was a supervisor for an auto parts manufacturer and was a member of the Talmo Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Shelia Gibbs Davis, Cornelia; a son, John Dustin Davis, Jefferson; brother, Ronnie Davis, Gainesville; sister, Gwen Glenn, Jefferson; grandchildren, Caleb Davis, Colby Davis, Cason Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., at Talmo Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Mark Fowler, Toby Glenn, Ryan Davis, Bobby Patton, Mike Baron and Jamey Wilkes serving as pallbearers. The visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 17, 1946, in Clarke County, he was the son of Joe “Dub” and Betty Patton Davis of Pendergrass. He was a supervisor for an auto parts manufacturer and was a member of the Talmo Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Shelia Gibbs Davis, Cornelia; a son, John Dustin Davis, Jefferson; brother, Ronnie Davis, Gainesville; sister, Gwen Glenn, Jefferson; grandchildren, Caleb Davis, Colby Davis, Cason Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., at Talmo Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Mark Fowler, Toby Glenn, Ryan Davis, Bobby Patton, Mike Baron and Jamey Wilkes serving as pallbearers. The visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Jim Damons
Jim Damons died Saturday, June 27, 2009, following a brief illness.
He was the son of Harrison and Odessa Damons and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
Survivors include his wife of many years, Ella Mae Gresham Damons; daughters, Callie (Kenny) Williams, Eloise Damons, Willean (Andrew) Hampton, and Nancy Damons; sons, Thomas (Malissa) Damons and Tim Damons; sister, Iola Johnson; brother, Freddie Damons; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., at Maxey Hill Baptist Church with ministers Mitchell Appleby and Charlie Rakestraw officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Harrison and Odessa Damons and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County.
Survivors include his wife of many years, Ella Mae Gresham Damons; daughters, Callie (Kenny) Williams, Eloise Damons, Willean (Andrew) Hampton, and Nancy Damons; sons, Thomas (Malissa) Damons and Tim Damons; sister, Iola Johnson; brother, Freddie Damons; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., at Maxey Hill Baptist Church with ministers Mitchell Appleby and Charlie Rakestraw officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Loudonia Stinchcomb
WINDER – Loudonia Sue Stinchcomb died Friday, June 26, 2009.
Survivors include children, Donna Dempsey, Flowery Branch, Ellen Stinchcomb, Athens, and Andy Stinchcomb, Winder; a sister, Sara Curlin, Winder; and brother, Doug Crowe, Winder; grandchildren, Corey Drew, Brooke Dempsey and Eric Gunby; and a great-grandchild, Elijah Gunby.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 12, at 2 p.m., at the Winder Cultural Arts Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 855 Gaines School Rd., Ste. G, Athens, GA 30605.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include children, Donna Dempsey, Flowery Branch, Ellen Stinchcomb, Athens, and Andy Stinchcomb, Winder; a sister, Sara Curlin, Winder; and brother, Doug Crowe, Winder; grandchildren, Corey Drew, Brooke Dempsey and Eric Gunby; and a great-grandchild, Elijah Gunby.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 12, at 2 p.m., at the Winder Cultural Arts Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 855 Gaines School Rd., Ste. G, Athens, GA 30605.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Hill
MAYSVILLE – Richard Stanley Hill, 59, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ben C. and Ruby McGinnis Hill. He was retired from Westinghouse and was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas, Clark and David Hill; and sisters, Wilda Cochran and Barbara Paul.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hill, Maysville; daughters, Tina Hayes, Commerce, Buffy Jordan, Maysville, and Keri Knight, Homer; a son, Vernon Potts, Atlanta; brothers, Lamie Hill, Riverdale, Warren Hill, Maysville, and Benny Hill, Commerce; sisters, Merle Gordon, Jonesboro, and Mary Etta Johnson, Commerce; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 1, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Manus and Ken Brewer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ben C. and Ruby McGinnis Hill. He was retired from Westinghouse and was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas, Clark and David Hill; and sisters, Wilda Cochran and Barbara Paul.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hill, Maysville; daughters, Tina Hayes, Commerce, Buffy Jordan, Maysville, and Keri Knight, Homer; a son, Vernon Potts, Atlanta; brothers, Lamie Hill, Riverdale, Warren Hill, Maysville, and Benny Hill, Commerce; sisters, Merle Gordon, Jonesboro, and Mary Etta Johnson, Commerce; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 1, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Manus and Ken Brewer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Marie Gibson
GAINESVILLE – Marie Gibson, 84, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born on February 12, 1925, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Wadie Eller Flanagan, and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford A. Gibson.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Alvin W. Gibson, Lawrenceville, Ernest R. and Mildred Gibson, Commerce, and Harry D. Gibson, Gainesville; daughter, Vera A. Smith, Gainesville; grandchildren, Ernie Gibson, Sandy Allan Smith, Robert Gibson, Theshia M. Smith, Michael D. Gibson and Jason Gibson; brother, Thomas Flanagan; nephew, Tommy Flanagan; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Lamar Purcell officiating. Burial was in Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Clarkesville.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 12, 1925, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Wadie Eller Flanagan, and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford A. Gibson.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Alvin W. Gibson, Lawrenceville, Ernest R. and Mildred Gibson, Commerce, and Harry D. Gibson, Gainesville; daughter, Vera A. Smith, Gainesville; grandchildren, Ernie Gibson, Sandy Allan Smith, Robert Gibson, Theshia M. Smith, Michael D. Gibson and Jason Gibson; brother, Thomas Flanagan; nephew, Tommy Flanagan; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Lamar Purcell officiating. Burial was in Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Clarkesville.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Nalley
JEFFERSON – Michael Brandon Nalley, 16, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Melissa Nalley of Jefferson and Billy King of Ila. He was a ninth grade student of East Jackson Comprehensive High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Jadrien Young, Athens; and half sisters, Jessie Pierce and Hailey Pierce.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Melissa Nalley of Jefferson and Billy King of Ila. He was a ninth grade student of East Jackson Comprehensive High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Jadrien Young, Athens; and half sisters, Jessie Pierce and Hailey Pierce.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mark Justice
Mark James Justice, infant son of Pamela Justice and Jessie Pophom died Monday, June 22, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
He was born on April 19, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandmother, Christine Zumbro; grandfather, Troy M. Spivey; paternal grandmother, Martha Pophom; and god-parents, Chuck and Patty Perkins, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on April 19, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandmother, Christine Zumbro; grandfather, Troy M. Spivey; paternal grandmother, Martha Pophom; and god-parents, Chuck and Patty Perkins, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buz’ Ward
JEFFERSON – Winfield W. Ward III “Buz”, 59, died Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., on November 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Winfield Webb Ward II and Louise Newton Ward. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne W. Sauban; and brother-in-law, Martin L. Johnson.
Buz spent 30 years in the music industry, traveling the world and making friends wherever he went. He settled in Jefferson in 2003, in his ideal home, an antique in a small town. He is considered the county historian and advocate for preserving the history of Jefferson, most recently serving as vice chair of the Jackson County Historic Restoration Committee and the Chair of the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission. True heroes, like Buz, strive and labor daily in anonymity against the world’s inequities as we spectators watch safely from the bleachers, loved ones stated.
Survivors include sisters, Sue W. Johnston, Douglasville, and Karen W. Thomas, Alpharetta; brothers, John F. Ward, Marietta, and Mark G. Ward, Woodstock; nieces, Ashli M. Thomas and Amanda J. Flores; nephews, Joseph I. Johnston, Matthew E. Thomas, Shane C. Ward and Wryan W. Ward; brother-in-law, James “Ed” Thomas; and sisters-in-law, Mindy F. Ward and Anna A. Ward.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., at the Jefferson City Park and Clubhouse. Attire for service is casual.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made at Regions Bank to the Buz Ward Memorial Fund to continue Buz’s historic restoration work.
Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., on November 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Winfield Webb Ward II and Louise Newton Ward. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne W. Sauban; and brother-in-law, Martin L. Johnson.
Buz spent 30 years in the music industry, traveling the world and making friends wherever he went. He settled in Jefferson in 2003, in his ideal home, an antique in a small town. He is considered the county historian and advocate for preserving the history of Jefferson, most recently serving as vice chair of the Jackson County Historic Restoration Committee and the Chair of the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission. True heroes, like Buz, strive and labor daily in anonymity against the world’s inequities as we spectators watch safely from the bleachers, loved ones stated.
Survivors include sisters, Sue W. Johnston, Douglasville, and Karen W. Thomas, Alpharetta; brothers, John F. Ward, Marietta, and Mark G. Ward, Woodstock; nieces, Ashli M. Thomas and Amanda J. Flores; nephews, Joseph I. Johnston, Matthew E. Thomas, Shane C. Ward and Wryan W. Ward; brother-in-law, James “Ed” Thomas; and sisters-in-law, Mindy F. Ward and Anna A. Ward.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., at the Jefferson City Park and Clubhouse. Attire for service is casual.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made at Regions Bank to the Buz Ward Memorial Fund to continue Buz’s historic restoration work.
Frank Gilbert
JEFFERSON - Frank Clay Gilbert, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.
He was born on August 6, 1937, in Jackson County, a son to the late Farris and Annie Sue Smallwood Gilbert.
Mr. Gilbert was a retired Regional Sales Manager with Carhartt Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. He was a Gideon, the first Eagle Scout of Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 158 in 1953, a Boy Scout District Commander, a scout leader in Winder for a number of years, was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, one of Boy Scouting's highest honors, and was part of the original crew that worked to build Camp Rainey Mountain Scout Camp near Clayton in 1954.
He was also a Little league Coach and Midget Football Coach.
Mr. Gilbert was a history enthusiast, especially regarding the Revolutionary War and Civil War periods. He often spoke to school groups and other organizations about those eras and would sometimes wear period attire when speaking to groups to show how soldiers had dressed and lived.
Survivors include wife, Joyce Duke Gilbert, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Becky Gilbert, Athens (South Jackson), daughter and son-in-law, Karyn and Keith Wilburn, Jefferson; grandsons, Shane and Brannan Wilburn and Brantley and Kolby Gilbert.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Minister Tom Plank, the Rev. Hillier Duke and the Rev. Michael Helms officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, June 24, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or The Gideons International, Jackson West Camp, P.O. Box 755, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on August 6, 1937, in Jackson County, a son to the late Farris and Annie Sue Smallwood Gilbert.
Mr. Gilbert was a retired Regional Sales Manager with Carhartt Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. He was a Gideon, the first Eagle Scout of Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 158 in 1953, a Boy Scout District Commander, a scout leader in Winder for a number of years, was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, one of Boy Scouting's highest honors, and was part of the original crew that worked to build Camp Rainey Mountain Scout Camp near Clayton in 1954.
He was also a Little league Coach and Midget Football Coach.
Mr. Gilbert was a history enthusiast, especially regarding the Revolutionary War and Civil War periods. He often spoke to school groups and other organizations about those eras and would sometimes wear period attire when speaking to groups to show how soldiers had dressed and lived.
Survivors include wife, Joyce Duke Gilbert, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Becky Gilbert, Athens (South Jackson), daughter and son-in-law, Karyn and Keith Wilburn, Jefferson; grandsons, Shane and Brannan Wilburn and Brantley and Kolby Gilbert.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Minister Tom Plank, the Rev. Hillier Duke and the Rev. Michael Helms officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, June 24, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or The Gideons International, Jackson West Camp, P.O. Box 755, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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