GAINESVILLE – Emory Kimsey Loggins, 69, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born on January 23, 1940, in Hull, he was the son of the late John K. and Ora Haynes Loggins. He worked at SCM for several years and he and his brother, Drewery, owned and operated a truck washing business. He later retired as a barber at Thompson Court Barber Shop. Mr. Loggins was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Holland Loggins; brother, Wiley Cohen Loggins; and sister, Joyce Loggins Worley. He loved farming and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Elrod Loggins, Gainesville; daughter, Kimberly L. Onyskiw, Flowery Branch; son, John K. Loggins, Oakwood; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Cindy S. and Jeff Tolbert, Nicholson; stepson and daughter-in-law, Jody and Donna Sailors, Maryville, Tenn.; stepson, Michael Sailors, Hull; grandchildren, LaSha Ackerman (Peter) Ackerman, New York, Matthew Jones, Flowery Branch, Nicole Loggins, Gainesville, A.J. Loggins, Oakwood, Taylor Onyskiw, Flowery Branch, Kayla Tolbert and Morgan Tolbert, both of Nicholson, and Justin Sailors, Maryville, Tenn.; great-grandchild, Landry Jeffrey Brown, Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Drewery Loggins and Jeanette Loggins, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Lavern L. and James E. Tumlin, North Carolina; brothers, William “Billy” Thompson, Gainesville, and Noah Thompson, Cornelia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 31, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Drewery Loggins, Jesse Browning, Donald Robertson and Tony Butler officiating.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from July 2009
Isabella Stovall
JEFFERSON - Isabella Cox Stovall, 98, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at her residence.
She was born August 3, 1910, in Clarkton, N.C., the daughter of the late Edgar James and Julia Eva Cromartie Cox. In her earlier years, she served as superintendent of welfare for Bladen County, N.C., and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Stovall was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Thomas Stovall; sister, Catherine Cox Chew; and brothers, Nathan and James Cox.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julia S. and Robert Howard, Woodruff, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, James Thomas Stovall III and Mildred Stovall, Homerville; grandchildren: James Thomas Stovall IV, Sarah Isabella Howard Lloyd, Benjamin Clark Stovall, and Julia Anna Howard Ward; nine great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Connie Smith.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Private burial will be held at Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Chew III, Hugh Fisher, Terry Church, Granger Smith, Tom Stovall, and Robert Chew IV.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395 Jefferson, GA 30549; or the Jefferson Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Road Jefferson, GA 30549.
Viewing will be held Friday afternoon from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home; and the family will receive friends at Mrs. Stovall's residence, 760 Highway 82 North, Jefferson, GA 30549, on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born August 3, 1910, in Clarkton, N.C., the daughter of the late Edgar James and Julia Eva Cromartie Cox. In her earlier years, she served as superintendent of welfare for Bladen County, N.C., and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Stovall was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Thomas Stovall; sister, Catherine Cox Chew; and brothers, Nathan and James Cox.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julia S. and Robert Howard, Woodruff, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, James Thomas Stovall III and Mildred Stovall, Homerville; grandchildren: James Thomas Stovall IV, Sarah Isabella Howard Lloyd, Benjamin Clark Stovall, and Julia Anna Howard Ward; nine great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Connie Smith.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Private burial will be held at Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Chew III, Hugh Fisher, Terry Church, Granger Smith, Tom Stovall, and Robert Chew IV.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395 Jefferson, GA 30549; or the Jefferson Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Road Jefferson, GA 30549.
Viewing will be held Friday afternoon from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home; and the family will receive friends at Mrs. Stovall's residence, 760 Highway 82 North, Jefferson, GA 30549, on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Hawkins
ATHENS – Charles W. Hawkins, 76, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
Born in Talmo, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Ezelle Hawkins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Occupation force in Germany during World War II. After the war he became a well known auto salesman in the Athens area. He was a member and past Post Commander of the VFW Post 2872, a Mason, and a member and deacon of Attica Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Susan Gibson Hawkins; sons, Charles W. “Chuck” Hawkins III and William Aubrey Hawkins; sister, Faye Marcus; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, at 11 a.m., at Attica Baptist Church with the Revs. Kevin Purcell and Shane Moore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Dills, Autie Gibson, Randy Marcus, Dean Archer, Steve Coker and Dwight Marcus. Members of the VFW Post 2872 will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Attica Baptist Church Building Fund, 4352 LeBanon Church Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Talmo, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Ezelle Hawkins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Occupation force in Germany during World War II. After the war he became a well known auto salesman in the Athens area. He was a member and past Post Commander of the VFW Post 2872, a Mason, and a member and deacon of Attica Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Susan Gibson Hawkins; sons, Charles W. “Chuck” Hawkins III and William Aubrey Hawkins; sister, Faye Marcus; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, at 11 a.m., at Attica Baptist Church with the Revs. Kevin Purcell and Shane Moore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Dills, Autie Gibson, Randy Marcus, Dean Archer, Steve Coker and Dwight Marcus. Members of the VFW Post 2872 will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Attica Baptist Church Building Fund, 4352 LeBanon Church Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Parker
KNOXVILLE, TENN. - Paul Edward Parker, 85, formerly of Dacula, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
He was a veteran of the US Army, retired from the Ford Motor Company and was a 32˚ Mason with lodge # 292 F& AM, Dacula. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by a son, Paul E. Parker, Jr.; and brothers, Alton and Carl Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Etta Mae Parker; stepdaughters, Marsha Sneed and husband, Don Maloney; daughter, Eunice Tolliver, Commerce; stepsons, Gary Sneed and wife Karen, John Sneed and wife Debra, all of Knoxville, Tenn., Mary Harris and husband Tim of Knoxville, Tenn., Lynda Daniel and husband Charles, North Carolina; grandchildren, Jenna Rae Tolliver, Angie Farmer and James Wiegand; five step-grandchildren, Tricia Hastings, Marty Sneed, Jake Sneed, Kary Beth Sneed and Josh Sneed; one great-grandchild, Patricia Kaye Wiegand; numerous great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Lou Manard, Shirley Mae Carey, and Willie Bell Vanderford, all of Commerce, GA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m., in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Bells Campground Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, Knoxville, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Glen Oak Baptist Church.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
He was a veteran of the US Army, retired from the Ford Motor Company and was a 32˚ Mason with lodge # 292 F& AM, Dacula. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by a son, Paul E. Parker, Jr.; and brothers, Alton and Carl Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Etta Mae Parker; stepdaughters, Marsha Sneed and husband, Don Maloney; daughter, Eunice Tolliver, Commerce; stepsons, Gary Sneed and wife Karen, John Sneed and wife Debra, all of Knoxville, Tenn., Mary Harris and husband Tim of Knoxville, Tenn., Lynda Daniel and husband Charles, North Carolina; grandchildren, Jenna Rae Tolliver, Angie Farmer and James Wiegand; five step-grandchildren, Tricia Hastings, Marty Sneed, Jake Sneed, Kary Beth Sneed and Josh Sneed; one great-grandchild, Patricia Kaye Wiegand; numerous great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Lou Manard, Shirley Mae Carey, and Willie Bell Vanderford, all of Commerce, GA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m., in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Bells Campground Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, Knoxville, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Glen Oak Baptist Church.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Ewing
MURRAYVILLE – Roger Scott Ewing, 41, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness.
Born on October 28, 1967, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Bill Ewing and Glenda Perry Ewing Owens. He was employed at Applied Industry in sales and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Egypt and Jordan. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend, loved ones stated. He was a man who served his country with a great deal of passion and honor and is loved very much and will be missed dearly.
Survivors include his wife, Renea Ewing, Gainesville; daughters, Taylor and Morgan Ewing, both of Gainesville; father and mother-in-law, Johnny and Jackie Pirkle, Flowery Branch; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeanine and Chris Whitmire, Braselton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jason and Misty Pirkle, Braselton; aunts and uncles, Robert and Diane Eller, Gainesville, and Annie Sue and Harold Nix, Eastman; uncle, Danny Perry, Gainesville; nieces, Madison Whitmire and Madelynn Pirkle; nephews, Walker Whitmire, Matthew Pirkle, Tristan William and Logan Pirkle; grandparents, Gene and Christine Pirkle, Oakwood; grandmother, Geneva Parker, Oakwood; stepfather, Ed Owens, Gainesville; special friends, Tim McMaster, Buford, and John Thompson, Alto; the crew, Rex McClinton, Howard Lee Davis Jr. and Jonathan Yarbrough.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 30, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Jones and Joel Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scott Ewing Fund, Regions Bank, 111 Green St., SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 28, 1967, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Bill Ewing and Glenda Perry Ewing Owens. He was employed at Applied Industry in sales and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Egypt and Jordan. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend, loved ones stated. He was a man who served his country with a great deal of passion and honor and is loved very much and will be missed dearly.
Survivors include his wife, Renea Ewing, Gainesville; daughters, Taylor and Morgan Ewing, both of Gainesville; father and mother-in-law, Johnny and Jackie Pirkle, Flowery Branch; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeanine and Chris Whitmire, Braselton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jason and Misty Pirkle, Braselton; aunts and uncles, Robert and Diane Eller, Gainesville, and Annie Sue and Harold Nix, Eastman; uncle, Danny Perry, Gainesville; nieces, Madison Whitmire and Madelynn Pirkle; nephews, Walker Whitmire, Matthew Pirkle, Tristan William and Logan Pirkle; grandparents, Gene and Christine Pirkle, Oakwood; grandmother, Geneva Parker, Oakwood; stepfather, Ed Owens, Gainesville; special friends, Tim McMaster, Buford, and John Thompson, Alto; the crew, Rex McClinton, Howard Lee Davis Jr. and Jonathan Yarbrough.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 30, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Jones and Joel Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scott Ewing Fund, Regions Bank, 111 Green St., SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Oldham
COLBERT – Dorothy Nelle Oldham, 75, died Friday, July 10, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Golden G. and Jessie A. Lowe Archer. She was retired from Southern Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Donald C. Oldham; a daughter, Melanie Kaye Patton, her husband James H. and grandchildren, James W. Patton, Savanah E. Patton and Duncan E. Patton of Comer; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 12, at Lord & Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Dan Fuller, Irvin Goss and Bob Nash officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Golden G. and Jessie A. Lowe Archer. She was retired from Southern Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Donald C. Oldham; a daughter, Melanie Kaye Patton, her husband James H. and grandchildren, James W. Patton, Savanah E. Patton and Duncan E. Patton of Comer; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 12, at Lord & Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Dan Fuller, Irvin Goss and Bob Nash officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
'Lois' Rogers
Annie Delois Rogers, 64, died Thursday, July 23, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Muckle and Lona Moon Muckle.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ellis A. Rogers; children, Raina Rogers, Ellis M. and Jeanine Rogers, Lamont and Tamisha Rogers, Anthony Rogers, and Christopher Rogers; grandchildren, Chelsey RogerS, Chasity Rogers, Ashley Rogers, Jade Rogers, Amber Harris, Devante Rogers, Kayla Rogers, Jasmine Roberts, and Rhyan Rogers; sisters, Ida M. Sims and Dorothy Jackson; brother, Henry Muckle; sisters-in-law, Evangelist Hattie Muckle, Christine Muckle and Angela Muckle; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, from Barbers Creek Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jerry David and Ricky Howard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Muckle and Lona Moon Muckle.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ellis A. Rogers; children, Raina Rogers, Ellis M. and Jeanine Rogers, Lamont and Tamisha Rogers, Anthony Rogers, and Christopher Rogers; grandchildren, Chelsey RogerS, Chasity Rogers, Ashley Rogers, Jade Rogers, Amber Harris, Devante Rogers, Kayla Rogers, Jasmine Roberts, and Rhyan Rogers; sisters, Ida M. Sims and Dorothy Jackson; brother, Henry Muckle; sisters-in-law, Evangelist Hattie Muckle, Christine Muckle and Angela Muckle; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, from Barbers Creek Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jerry David and Ricky Howard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Eddie’ Jackson
William Edward ‘Eddie’ Jackson, 52, died Thursday, July 23, 2009.
He was the son of Earnestine Jackson and the late William Jackson and was employed with SKC, Inc. for many years.
Survivors in addition to his mother include brothers, Eugene (Peggy) Jackson, and Garry Jackson, all of Athens; a sister, Debra Valentine, North Carolina; half sister, Eula Blackwell; special friend, Patricia Hudson, Bethlehem; aunts, Mildred Damons, Gussie Dunkin, Annie Ree Reddish, Maryln Hinton; uncles, John (Modene) Thrasher and James (Beatrice) Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, from Gum Springs Baptist Church in Jefferson, with the Revs. M.C. Teasley and Kenneth P. Cooper officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Earnestine Jackson and the late William Jackson and was employed with SKC, Inc. for many years.
Survivors in addition to his mother include brothers, Eugene (Peggy) Jackson, and Garry Jackson, all of Athens; a sister, Debra Valentine, North Carolina; half sister, Eula Blackwell; special friend, Patricia Hudson, Bethlehem; aunts, Mildred Damons, Gussie Dunkin, Annie Ree Reddish, Maryln Hinton; uncles, John (Modene) Thrasher and James (Beatrice) Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, from Gum Springs Baptist Church in Jefferson, with the Revs. M.C. Teasley and Kenneth P. Cooper officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Helen Manders
WINDER – Helen Manders, 79, died Sunday, July 26, 2009.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Henry T. and Florence Maffet Manders. Miss Manders was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress with Cherokee Manufacturing Company of Winder.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Loyce Casper, Winder; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Tommy Baker and Johnny Wright officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Henry T. and Florence Maffet Manders. Miss Manders was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress with Cherokee Manufacturing Company of Winder.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Loyce Casper, Winder; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Tommy Baker and Johnny Wright officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Eunice Ladd
GAINESVILLE – Eunice Leola Fowler Simmons Ladd, 85, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens following an extended illness.
Born on August 11, 1923, in Gilmer County, she was the daughter of the late John Presley and Ida Brookshire Fowler. She worked many years for J.D. Jewell and then later at Clore’s Restaurant. Mrs. Ladd was preceded in death by husbands, Carl Simmons and Sylva Ladd; a daughter, Carol Franks; granddaughter, Kourtney Dill; sister, Illar Stover; and brother, Donald Fowler.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cleda and Donald Mote, Commerce; son, Carl L. Simmons Jr., Gainesville; grandchildren, Debra and Anthony Burson, Courtney Cantrell, all of Commerce, Elizabeth and Chris Shaw, Flowery Branch, Rebecca Perry Ketchun, Carl Simmons III and Charlotte Simmons, Carol and Arthur Cantrell, all of Gainesville; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Gerthal Stover, Chatsworth; and brother and sister-in-law, Delmer and Doris Fowler, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Wehunt, Barney Johns and Elder Wendell Stover officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 11, 1923, in Gilmer County, she was the daughter of the late John Presley and Ida Brookshire Fowler. She worked many years for J.D. Jewell and then later at Clore’s Restaurant. Mrs. Ladd was preceded in death by husbands, Carl Simmons and Sylva Ladd; a daughter, Carol Franks; granddaughter, Kourtney Dill; sister, Illar Stover; and brother, Donald Fowler.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cleda and Donald Mote, Commerce; son, Carl L. Simmons Jr., Gainesville; grandchildren, Debra and Anthony Burson, Courtney Cantrell, all of Commerce, Elizabeth and Chris Shaw, Flowery Branch, Rebecca Perry Ketchun, Carl Simmons III and Charlotte Simmons, Carol and Arthur Cantrell, all of Gainesville; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Gerthal Stover, Chatsworth; and brother and sister-in-law, Delmer and Doris Fowler, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Wehunt, Barney Johns and Elder Wendell Stover officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
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