COMMERCE – Mary Nell Segraves, 86, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Neri and Rosa Benton Bird. Mrs. Segraves was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Segraves.
Survivors include cousins, Elson and Judy Ingram, Tucker, and Reggie Lee and Annie Ingram, Mocksville, N.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m., at Rogers Baptist church with the Rev. Carlton Peters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. He will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from June 2009
‘Billy’ Hinesley
STATHAM – William Thomas “Billy” Hinesley, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Harold and Louise Hinesley of Winder. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center, retired from the US Postal Service in Athens, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Hinesley was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Hinesley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Becky McDaniel Hinesley, Statham; son, Richard “Richie” Hinesley, Statham; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tim Jump, Statham; grandchildren, Hannah and Harrison Jump; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Tom Fleeman, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Harold and Louise Hinesley of Winder. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center, retired from the US Postal Service in Athens, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Hinesley was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Hinesley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Becky McDaniel Hinesley, Statham; son, Richard “Richie” Hinesley, Statham; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tim Jump, Statham; grandchildren, Hannah and Harrison Jump; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Tom Fleeman, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Chance Cantrell
CORNELIA – Chance Randell Cantrell, 38, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, following injuries received in an automobile accident.
Born in Hall County on March 31, 1971, he was the son of Jack Cantrell and stepmother, Phyllis Cantrell of Mt. Airy, and mother, Janice Zimmerman Holbrooks of Cornelia. He was a mechanic at 123 Tire, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dan and Alice Zimmerman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid outdoorsman, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include daughters, Jessica Ellen Dodd, Gainesville, and Chantley Brooke Cantrell, Clarkesville; brother and sister-in-law, Corey and Haley Cantrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Clay Cantrell, Mt. Airy; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Judah Echols, Lula; stepbrother, Andy Turner, Mt. Airy; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Nellie Cantrell, Mt. Airy; special friend, Melissa Ledford, Clarkesville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Turpin and Chris York officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Jessica Dodd & Chantley Cantrell Scholarship Fund established at any Habersham Bank location.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on March 31, 1971, he was the son of Jack Cantrell and stepmother, Phyllis Cantrell of Mt. Airy, and mother, Janice Zimmerman Holbrooks of Cornelia. He was a mechanic at 123 Tire, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dan and Alice Zimmerman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid outdoorsman, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include daughters, Jessica Ellen Dodd, Gainesville, and Chantley Brooke Cantrell, Clarkesville; brother and sister-in-law, Corey and Haley Cantrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Clay Cantrell, Mt. Airy; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Judah Echols, Lula; stepbrother, Andy Turner, Mt. Airy; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Nellie Cantrell, Mt. Airy; special friend, Melissa Ledford, Clarkesville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Turpin and Chris York officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Jessica Dodd & Chantley Cantrell Scholarship Fund established at any Habersham Bank location.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Rayge Payne
CORNELIA – Retired CPO Rayge Blaton Payne, 83, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at a private health care facility.
Born on February 3, 1926, in Cornelia, he was the son of the late Lemuel U. and Tressie Morris Payne. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was retired from the United States Navy after serving faithfully for 24 years in active service, including World War II, and six years in the reserves. He earned numerous medals and earned rank of Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by sisters, Altia Gibson and Montine Chambers; and brothers, Bunyon Payne and Charles Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Suggs Payne, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Wayne Dail, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Debbie Payne, Goose Creek, S.C., Ralph and Robin Payne, Winston; stepdaughter and husband, Elaine and James Simmons, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Loggins and Sara Anspach, both of Cleveland, Pashie Towery, Clarkesville, Mary Lomax, Alto; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Morris and Lloyd Free officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Kerry Payne officiating at the graveside. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1294 Pea Ridge Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 3, 1926, in Cornelia, he was the son of the late Lemuel U. and Tressie Morris Payne. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was retired from the United States Navy after serving faithfully for 24 years in active service, including World War II, and six years in the reserves. He earned numerous medals and earned rank of Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by sisters, Altia Gibson and Montine Chambers; and brothers, Bunyon Payne and Charles Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Suggs Payne, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Wayne Dail, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Debbie Payne, Goose Creek, S.C., Ralph and Robin Payne, Winston; stepdaughter and husband, Elaine and James Simmons, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Loggins and Sara Anspach, both of Cleveland, Pashie Towery, Clarkesville, Mary Lomax, Alto; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Morris and Lloyd Free officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Kerry Payne officiating at the graveside. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1294 Pea Ridge Rd., Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Wetherford
GAINESVILLE – Robert Lee Wetherford, 81, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a short illness.
He was the son of the late Paul and Bell Wetherford, and was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. He was a retired mechanic. Mr. Weatherford was preceded in death by a son, Horace Wetherford; and a granddaughter, Hanna Wetherford.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene Hooper Wetherford; daughters and son-in-law, Janice Garner, Jeneva Edge, Jenene and Walter Smith, all of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Julie Wetherford, Gainesville; brothers, Junior Wetherford, Henry Wetherford, both of Gainesville, Adolphous Wetherford and Gordon Wetherford, both of Jackson County, and Johnny Wetherford, Madison County; sisters, Grace Robinson and Vera Mae Wood; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m., in Straightway Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Passmore and Michael McIntire officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Strickland’s Funeral Home, Clermont, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Paul and Bell Wetherford, and was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. He was a retired mechanic. Mr. Weatherford was preceded in death by a son, Horace Wetherford; and a granddaughter, Hanna Wetherford.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene Hooper Wetherford; daughters and son-in-law, Janice Garner, Jeneva Edge, Jenene and Walter Smith, all of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Julie Wetherford, Gainesville; brothers, Junior Wetherford, Henry Wetherford, both of Gainesville, Adolphous Wetherford and Gordon Wetherford, both of Jackson County, and Johnny Wetherford, Madison County; sisters, Grace Robinson and Vera Mae Wood; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m., in Straightway Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Passmore and Michael McIntire officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Strickland’s Funeral Home, Clermont, is in charge of arrangements.
Clifford L. Morris
COLBERT – Clifford L. Morris, 79, died Thursday, June 11, 2009.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late James Redden and Annie Eva Sharp Morris. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and was retired from the United States Air Force, where he served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by sisters, Marie Morris and Lucille Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Bill Toney; brothers, C.B. Morris and Johnny Morris; sister-in-law, Agnes Morris; and brother-in-law, Jowett Logan.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Gilchrist Morris; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debbie Morris, Commerce and Randy Morris, Braselton; grandchildren, Catherine, Allison, Ben, Matt, John and Drew; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Logan, Irene and Ted Osborne, all of Colbert; brother Joe Morris and sister-in-law, Oline Morris, both of Colbert; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June, 14, at Colbert United Methodist Church with the Revs. James R. Haralson and Calvin Coile officiating. Entombment was in Colbert Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Colbert UMC Family Life Center.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late James Redden and Annie Eva Sharp Morris. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and was retired from the United States Air Force, where he served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by sisters, Marie Morris and Lucille Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Bill Toney; brothers, C.B. Morris and Johnny Morris; sister-in-law, Agnes Morris; and brother-in-law, Jowett Logan.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Gilchrist Morris; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debbie Morris, Commerce and Randy Morris, Braselton; grandchildren, Catherine, Allison, Ben, Matt, John and Drew; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Logan, Irene and Ted Osborne, all of Colbert; brother Joe Morris and sister-in-law, Oline Morris, both of Colbert; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June, 14, at Colbert United Methodist Church with the Revs. James R. Haralson and Calvin Coile officiating. Entombment was in Colbert Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Colbert UMC Family Life Center.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Blondine Wellman
COMMERCE – Blondine H. Wellman, 87, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Wilbanks Country Living Personal Care Home.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Nellie Brown Herbert. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church. Mrs. Wellman was preceded in death by her husband, Max Wellman.
Survivors include sons, Charles Westmoreland, Commerce, and Scott Westmoreland, Coral Springs, Fla.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Nellie Brown Herbert. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church. Mrs. Wellman was preceded in death by her husband, Max Wellman.
Survivors include sons, Charles Westmoreland, Commerce, and Scott Westmoreland, Coral Springs, Fla.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Manfred Webb
JEFFERSON – Manfred Webb, 45, died Monday, June 15, 2009.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of Melvin Webb and stepmother Marilyn Webb of Winder and the late Marianne S. Webb. He was a member of VFW Post 1187 and American Legion Post 53. He served in the Army National Guard and was a mechanic for the United States Government. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin S. Webb.
Survivors include his wife, Kendra Webb, Jefferson; sons, Christian S. Webb and Alexander Webb, both of Winder, and Dade Pelfrey, Jefferson; a daughter, Heidi Botelho, Colonia Heights, Va.; grandchildren, Haden and Mathilde Botelho; sister, Melisa Webb, Winder; one niece; and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of Melvin Webb and stepmother Marilyn Webb of Winder and the late Marianne S. Webb. He was a member of VFW Post 1187 and American Legion Post 53. He served in the Army National Guard and was a mechanic for the United States Government. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin S. Webb.
Survivors include his wife, Kendra Webb, Jefferson; sons, Christian S. Webb and Alexander Webb, both of Winder, and Dade Pelfrey, Jefferson; a daughter, Heidi Botelho, Colonia Heights, Va.; grandchildren, Haden and Mathilde Botelho; sister, Melisa Webb, Winder; one niece; and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Jones
ATHENS – Michael Douglas Jones, 47, died Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Born in Wayne County, Mich., he was the son of Billy Douglas and Judy Fay Loftis Jones of Union, Ohio. He was a minister.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Donna Lynn Jones, Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Dawn Jones, Charlotte, N.C., and Jody and Tanya Jones, Inglewood, Ohio; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Jack Kujawa, Commerce.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at The Church at Southside with the Revs. Jeff Williams and Doug Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church at Southside, 100 Crooked Creek Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Wayne County, Mich., he was the son of Billy Douglas and Judy Fay Loftis Jones of Union, Ohio. He was a minister.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Donna Lynn Jones, Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Dawn Jones, Charlotte, N.C., and Jody and Tanya Jones, Inglewood, Ohio; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Jack Kujawa, Commerce.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at The Church at Southside with the Revs. Jeff Williams and Doug Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church at Southside, 100 Crooked Creek Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Gresham
JEFFERSON – Minnie L. Gresham, 66, died Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Born on September 14, 1942, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Sadie Lucille Wilson.
Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Gresham, Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Terrell Shields, Rome, Angela and Steve Jackson, and Veronica Gresham, all of Jefferson; a son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Vanessa Gresham, Jefferson; brothers and sister-in-law, the Rev. Fred Wilson, Donald and Betty Wilson, and James Wilson, all of Jefferson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lois Williams, Ora Dean Rowe, Lavern and Julius Mack, Elease and Issac Simpson, all of Jefferson; Darlene and James Hemphill, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m., at New Salem Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The cortege will assemble 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at 906 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 14, 1942, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Sadie Lucille Wilson.
Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Gresham, Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Terrell Shields, Rome, Angela and Steve Jackson, and Veronica Gresham, all of Jefferson; a son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Vanessa Gresham, Jefferson; brothers and sister-in-law, the Rev. Fred Wilson, Donald and Betty Wilson, and James Wilson, all of Jefferson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lois Williams, Ora Dean Rowe, Lavern and Julius Mack, Elease and Issac Simpson, all of Jefferson; Darlene and James Hemphill, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m., at New Salem Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The cortege will assemble 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at 906 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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