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.
Entries from June 2009
Jack Ingram
CARLTON – Jack Phillip Ingram, 48, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Jack Junior Ingram of Comer and the late Ina Hardy Ingram. He was a member of Glade Baptist Church and had worked for Stiles Heating and Cooling.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Ingram; a son, Daniel Jason Ingram, Hull; daughters, Courtney Lee Ingram and Amber Marie Ingram, both of Carlton; sisters, Frankie Diane Looney, Comer, and Jessie Artist, Hull.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ormsbee officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Glade Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Jack Junior Ingram of Comer and the late Ina Hardy Ingram. He was a member of Glade Baptist Church and had worked for Stiles Heating and Cooling.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Ingram; a son, Daniel Jason Ingram, Hull; daughters, Courtney Lee Ingram and Amber Marie Ingram, both of Carlton; sisters, Frankie Diane Looney, Comer, and Jessie Artist, Hull.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ormsbee officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Glade Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, 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.
‘Mutt’ McDaniel
WINDER - Lester L. ‘Mutt’ McDaniel, 92, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Martha V. McDaniel. A member of Carter Hill Christian Church, he was a World War II Army Veteran and fought in the battle of The Bulge. He was owner of L. L. McDaniel Construction Company. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Royster McDaniel.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles and Kelly McDaniel, Duluth, Jerry and Mary Jane McDaniel, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Mark McDaniel, Debbie and Scott St. John, Jerry McDaniel Jr. and Donna McDaniel, Michelle McDaniel and Tracy Martin; great-grandchildren , James, Brandon and Jacob McDaniel, Dakota and Nicki St. John, Chris Ellis, Megan Smith, and Heather Smith; great-great-grandsons, Nicholas and Brian Hulsey; brother, Bobby McDaniel, Winder; and sisters Demp Royster and Pearl McDaniel, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Whatley officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carter Hill Christian Church, Winder.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Martha V. McDaniel. A member of Carter Hill Christian Church, he was a World War II Army Veteran and fought in the battle of The Bulge. He was owner of L. L. McDaniel Construction Company. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Royster McDaniel.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles and Kelly McDaniel, Duluth, Jerry and Mary Jane McDaniel, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Mark McDaniel, Debbie and Scott St. John, Jerry McDaniel Jr. and Donna McDaniel, Michelle McDaniel and Tracy Martin; great-grandchildren , James, Brandon and Jacob McDaniel, Dakota and Nicki St. John, Chris Ellis, Megan Smith, and Heather Smith; great-great-grandsons, Nicholas and Brian Hulsey; brother, Bobby McDaniel, Winder; and sisters Demp Royster and Pearl McDaniel, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Whatley officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carter Hill Christian Church, Winder.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Geraldine Jarrard
GAINESVILLE – Geraldine Jarrard, 63, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in New Mexico following an extended illness.
Born on July 20, 1945, in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Casey and Dovie Lou Butler Odom. She was a seamstress for Dundee Mills and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. Jarrard was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Jarrard; a daughter, Phyllis Jarrard; and son, John Jarrard.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Rebecca Jarrard, Gainesville; daughters and son-in-law, Laurie and Kirk Little, New Mexico, Tina Winne, Gainesville; daughter, Melissa Combs, and special friend, Richard Pope, Lula; grandchildren, Jonathan Jarrard, Victor Little, Chalienna Little, Kimberly Combs, Joshua Combs, Aron Pilcher, Tristan Winne and Trinity Winne; brothers and sisters, Pauline Van Vanbught, Ripon, Calif., Pearline Odom and Clarence Odom, both of Gainesville, Julie Edwards and Nancy Jones, both of Flowery Branch, and Danny Odom, Lula.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Hoyt Skelton, Earl Jarrard and Steve Dyer officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 20, 1945, in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Casey and Dovie Lou Butler Odom. She was a seamstress for Dundee Mills and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. Jarrard was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Jarrard; a daughter, Phyllis Jarrard; and son, John Jarrard.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Rebecca Jarrard, Gainesville; daughters and son-in-law, Laurie and Kirk Little, New Mexico, Tina Winne, Gainesville; daughter, Melissa Combs, and special friend, Richard Pope, Lula; grandchildren, Jonathan Jarrard, Victor Little, Chalienna Little, Kimberly Combs, Joshua Combs, Aron Pilcher, Tristan Winne and Trinity Winne; brothers and sisters, Pauline Van Vanbught, Ripon, Calif., Pearline Odom and Clarence Odom, both of Gainesville, Julie Edwards and Nancy Jones, both of Flowery Branch, and Danny Odom, Lula.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Hoyt Skelton, Earl Jarrard and Steve Dyer officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Ulas Kitchens
DEMOREST – Ulas L. Kitchens, 80, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Born in Leesburg, Cherokee County, Ala., on August 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Celliann Lindsay Kitchens. He was a member of the Cornelia Church of Christ and was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 47 years of dedicated service. Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by a son, Marty Joe Kitchens; and grandson, Ricky Kitchens.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Kitchens, Demorest; a daughter, Stacey Rene Taylor, Louisville, Ky.; step daughter, Gail Nix, Cleveland; sons, Johnny Ulas Kitchens, Cameron, N.C., and Charles Andy Kitchens, Alto; step-son, Terry Alexander, Murrayville; sisters, Lois Walsch, Atlanta, Edith Skinner, Newington, and Joann Norton, Atlanta; brother, Howard Kitchens, Fitzgerald; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with Martin David and Ron Cope officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. until funeral hour on Friday, June 26, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Leesburg, Cherokee County, Ala., on August 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Celliann Lindsay Kitchens. He was a member of the Cornelia Church of Christ and was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 47 years of dedicated service. Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by a son, Marty Joe Kitchens; and grandson, Ricky Kitchens.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Kitchens, Demorest; a daughter, Stacey Rene Taylor, Louisville, Ky.; step daughter, Gail Nix, Cleveland; sons, Johnny Ulas Kitchens, Cameron, N.C., and Charles Andy Kitchens, Alto; step-son, Terry Alexander, Murrayville; sisters, Lois Walsch, Atlanta, Edith Skinner, Newington, and Joann Norton, Atlanta; brother, Howard Kitchens, Fitzgerald; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with Martin David and Ron Cope officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. until funeral hour on Friday, June 26, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is 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.
‘Zook’ Woodard
WINDER – Steven “Zook” Woodard, 51, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Winder on March 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald B. Woodard and Carolyn and Sam Rooks of Winder. A 1976 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa, and was employed as a journeyman carpenter with Beck Construction for 10 years. Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Langley, Lytle, Texas, and Mr. & Mrs. J. Clide Anderson, Athens.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include fiancee, Lisa Dew Maxwell and her son, Sam, Bishop; a sister, Donna (David) Smith, Flowery Branch; brother, Van (Lisa) Woodard, Winder; nephew, Ryan (Courtney) Smith, Braselton; and nieces, Peyton Smith Mize (Leonard), Sugar Hill, and Emily Woodard, Winder; stepsiblings, Clarisa (John) Stapleton, Statham, Melissa Hope, Oakwood, and Sammy Rooks, Winder; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow in the Smith Memory Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Steven’s name to PanCAN (www.pancan.org), or Rockwell Universalist Church, Winder, Rockwell Church Memorial Fund, c/o Lisa Maxwell, P.O. Box 1602, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder on March 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald B. Woodard and Carolyn and Sam Rooks of Winder. A 1976 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa, and was employed as a journeyman carpenter with Beck Construction for 10 years. Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Langley, Lytle, Texas, and Mr. & Mrs. J. Clide Anderson, Athens.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include fiancee, Lisa Dew Maxwell and her son, Sam, Bishop; a sister, Donna (David) Smith, Flowery Branch; brother, Van (Lisa) Woodard, Winder; nephew, Ryan (Courtney) Smith, Braselton; and nieces, Peyton Smith Mize (Leonard), Sugar Hill, and Emily Woodard, Winder; stepsiblings, Clarisa (John) Stapleton, Statham, Melissa Hope, Oakwood, and Sammy Rooks, Winder; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow in the Smith Memory Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Steven’s name to PanCAN (www.pancan.org), or Rockwell Universalist Church, Winder, Rockwell Church Memorial Fund, c/o Lisa Maxwell, P.O. Box 1602, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Vicky Pass
DAHLONEGA - Vicky Abernathy Pass, 36, formerly of Hoschton, died Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, 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.
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