JEFFERSON – Rev. Hoyt Clifford Ivester, 89, formerly of the New Holland Community in Gainesville, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a brief illness.
Born in Toccoa on December 26, 1919, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Bell Massey Ivester. He made the mill village of New Holland his home most of his life. As father, grandfather, pastor and friend, he touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. Rev. Ivester was preceded in death by his lovely wife of over 60 years, Ruby Wilson Ivester; brothers, Cortez, Pete, Paul and Buck Ivester; and a sister, Illone Ramey.
In April, 1943, he and four of his brothers went into the military and fought in World War II. Following basic training in Macon, at Camp Wheeler, he was sent overseas to Rome, Sicily and Casablanca, Italy. He served and fought honorably in Company E, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, being awarded the Purple Heart among other awards. He returned to New Holland following World War II and worked at New Holland Mill for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. Aside from working full-time in the mill, he was also a Southern Baptist Minister. He was the pastor of numerous churches in the North Georgia area to include Chattahoochee Baptist in Flowery Branch, Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Gainesville, Grove Level in Maysville, and Pendergrass Baptist Church, in Pendergrass. He was ordained as a minister September, 1954, at Pleasant Union Baptist Church, New Holland, Gainesville.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Riley, Jefferson; grandchildren, David Bruce, Todd Riley, Leah Smith, Hannah Brookshire and Timothy Riley; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Will Ivester; and sister, Jewel Martin.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from July 2009
Carollette Cary
DANIELSVILLE – Carollette Parham Cary, 73, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Madison County on April 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Nora Wall Parham. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Worship Center. Mrs. Cary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ammie C. Cary; son-in-law, Dave Parker; four brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include a son, John Barry Cary, Danielsville; daughters, Amy Johnette Parker and Angela Carol Greenwood, both of Danielsville; a sister, Evelyn Parham, Danielsville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the Meadow Baptist Church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on April 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Nora Wall Parham. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Worship Center. Mrs. Cary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ammie C. Cary; son-in-law, Dave Parker; four brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include a son, John Barry Cary, Danielsville; daughters, Amy Johnette Parker and Angela Carol Greenwood, both of Danielsville; a sister, Evelyn Parham, Danielsville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the Meadow Baptist Church cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Wilson Nix
COMMERCE – Wilson Nix, 89, died Friday, July 24, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Alma Montgomery Nix. He was retired from Roper Pump and was a member of Hudson Lodge #294 F&AM and the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Kesler Nix.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Nix, Nicholson; daughters, Brenda Woodall, Toccoa, and Rita Wilson, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Pat Nix, Maysville; sisters, Lydia Allen, Gainesville, and Leita Nix, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Bobby Ivester officiating. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Alma Montgomery Nix. He was retired from Roper Pump and was a member of Hudson Lodge #294 F&AM and the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Kesler Nix.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Nix, Nicholson; daughters, Brenda Woodall, Toccoa, and Rita Wilson, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Pat Nix, Maysville; sisters, Lydia Allen, Gainesville, and Leita Nix, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Bobby Ivester officiating. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Morris
LULA – Robert James Morris, 84, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Frank and Adell Forrester Morris. He was retired from the D.O.T. and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Reid Morris; a son, Bobby Morris; brothers, Wilton and Coleman Morris; and sister, Eunice Sheridan.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Wehunt, Gainesville; daughter-in-law and her husband, Doris Morris and Jimmy Anglin, Maysville; grandchildren, Amy Lunsford, Cindy Wehunt, Ashley Morris and Reggie Morris; great-grandchildren, Dylan Mitchell, Tori Lunsford, Ansley Lunsford and Zane Novotny.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 3 p.m., at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Frank and Adell Forrester Morris. He was retired from the D.O.T. and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Reid Morris; a son, Bobby Morris; brothers, Wilton and Coleman Morris; and sister, Eunice Sheridan.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Wehunt, Gainesville; daughter-in-law and her husband, Doris Morris and Jimmy Anglin, Maysville; grandchildren, Amy Lunsford, Cindy Wehunt, Ashley Morris and Reggie Morris; great-grandchildren, Dylan Mitchell, Tori Lunsford, Ansley Lunsford and Zane Novotny.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 3 p.m., at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Deborah Jean McCoy
MAYSVILLE – Deborah Jean McCoy, 55, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Roger and Sadie Martin McCoy and was a cosmetologist. Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by a sister, Dana McCoy; and brother, Tim McCoy.
Survivors include sons, Brian Stockton, Nicholson, and Chad Stockton, Maysville; sisters, Pat Duncan, Ila, Sadie Diane McCoy, Florida, Samantha McCoy Parr, Homer; a brother, Donnie McCoy, Homer; grandchildren, Austin Stockton, Dakota Stockton, Logan Stockton and Tyler Griffin; 13 nieces and nephews. At Deborah’s request, no memorial services are scheduled.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Roger and Sadie Martin McCoy and was a cosmetologist. Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by a sister, Dana McCoy; and brother, Tim McCoy.
Survivors include sons, Brian Stockton, Nicholson, and Chad Stockton, Maysville; sisters, Pat Duncan, Ila, Sadie Diane McCoy, Florida, Samantha McCoy Parr, Homer; a brother, Donnie McCoy, Homer; grandchildren, Austin Stockton, Dakota Stockton, Logan Stockton and Tyler Griffin; 13 nieces and nephews. At Deborah’s request, no memorial services are scheduled.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Doc’ Vancel
JEFFERSON – Dr. Tilman “Doc” Vancel, 80, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born on June 10, 1929, in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Curtis and Ethel Vancel. His education was in the public schools of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. After attending graduate school at Perdue University and the University of Tennessee, he completed his education at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry. His dental practice in Jefferson was the delight of his and his wife Martha’s life for over 40 years.
The skies were his home and relaxation, as he flew, using a skill he first learned in high school. He was a mason, a member of Victory Baptist Church, and associated dental organizations.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Martha Vancel, Jefferson; sons, Lewis Ray Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., and Harold D. Vancel, Jefferson; stepsons, Charles and Ronnie Stanley, Milledgeville; a sister, Statia V. Treece, Mulberry, Ind.; brother, Thomas Vancel, Thomasville; grandchildren, Curtis Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., Samantha and Dakota Poppe, Mulberry, Ind., and John Stanley, Milledgeville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 11 a.m., at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Curtis Vancel, Grant Siebert, Hoyt Harris, Bob Morgan, James Deaton, Damon Wilbanks, Dan Torbett and Bill Wentworth. Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Alzheimers organization.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 10, 1929, in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Curtis and Ethel Vancel. His education was in the public schools of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. After attending graduate school at Perdue University and the University of Tennessee, he completed his education at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry. His dental practice in Jefferson was the delight of his and his wife Martha’s life for over 40 years.
The skies were his home and relaxation, as he flew, using a skill he first learned in high school. He was a mason, a member of Victory Baptist Church, and associated dental organizations.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Martha Vancel, Jefferson; sons, Lewis Ray Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., and Harold D. Vancel, Jefferson; stepsons, Charles and Ronnie Stanley, Milledgeville; a sister, Statia V. Treece, Mulberry, Ind.; brother, Thomas Vancel, Thomasville; grandchildren, Curtis Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., Samantha and Dakota Poppe, Mulberry, Ind., and John Stanley, Milledgeville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 11 a.m., at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Curtis Vancel, Grant Siebert, Hoyt Harris, Bob Morgan, James Deaton, Damon Wilbanks, Dan Torbett and Bill Wentworth. Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Alzheimers organization.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Babe’ Doster
HULL – Harvey “Babe” Doster, 66, died Saturday, July 25, 2009.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late J.W. and Hester Welch Doster. He was self-employed as an owner of Doster Brothers Garage in Athens. Mr. Doster was preceded in death by brothers, Pete, Jim and Charlie Doster.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Doster; stepdaughters, Stacy Seagraves and Teresa Bishop; a sister, Louise Doster; brothers, Donald Doster, Bobby Doster and Horace Doster; five grandchildren; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Justin Bishop, Jonah Bishop, Jeremy Farmer, Blake Smith, Ryne Meadow and Evan Seagraves.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late J.W. and Hester Welch Doster. He was self-employed as an owner of Doster Brothers Garage in Athens. Mr. Doster was preceded in death by brothers, Pete, Jim and Charlie Doster.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Doster; stepdaughters, Stacy Seagraves and Teresa Bishop; a sister, Louise Doster; brothers, Donald Doster, Bobby Doster and Horace Doster; five grandchildren; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Justin Bishop, Jonah Bishop, Jeremy Farmer, Blake Smith, Ryne Meadow and Evan Seagraves.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas Craft
HOSCHTON – Douglas Larry Craft, 65, died Saturday, July 25, 2009.
He was a contract farmer and attended Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Gail Craft, Hoschton; children and spouses, Joseph Larry and Paige Craft, Statham, Christi and Chris Holbert, Farmington, Scott and Jen Mewborn, Lawrenceville, Stacy and Kevin Cox, Hoschton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Mary Craft, Charleston, S.C., Bo and Faye Craft, Bostwick; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Dale Angevine, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Nicholas Mewborn, Kristin Baldwin, D.J. Ledford, Kendra Mewborn, Corey Holbert, Hannah Cox, Jacob Cox, Caleb Holbert, Peyton Craft; great-grandchild, Alyson Baldwin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m., in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Billy Britt officiating. Burial will be in Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., 5th Floor, Gainesville, GA 30501, Attn.: Administration.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a contract farmer and attended Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Gail Craft, Hoschton; children and spouses, Joseph Larry and Paige Craft, Statham, Christi and Chris Holbert, Farmington, Scott and Jen Mewborn, Lawrenceville, Stacy and Kevin Cox, Hoschton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Mary Craft, Charleston, S.C., Bo and Faye Craft, Bostwick; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Dale Angevine, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Nicholas Mewborn, Kristin Baldwin, D.J. Ledford, Kendra Mewborn, Corey Holbert, Hannah Cox, Jacob Cox, Caleb Holbert, Peyton Craft; great-grandchild, Alyson Baldwin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m., in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Billy Britt officiating. Burial will be in Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., 5th Floor, Gainesville, GA 30501, Attn.: Administration.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Doc’ Seay
DANIELSVILLE – Walter “Doc” Seay, 62, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Pauline Palmer and Sam Roy Seay. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Seay was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Seay.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Gosnell Seay; children, Jason Seay and Crystal (David) Moore; a sister, Marie Bond; brothers, Lanier Seay and Joe Seay; three grandchildren; best bro, Anthony Anglin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Private services will be held.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Pauline Palmer and Sam Roy Seay. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Seay was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Seay.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Gosnell Seay; children, Jason Seay and Crystal (David) Moore; a sister, Marie Bond; brothers, Lanier Seay and Joe Seay; three grandchildren; best bro, Anthony Anglin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Private services will be held.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Faulkner
SAVANNAH – Robert Faulkner, 57, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Homer and Agnes Doster Faulkner. He was a former resident of Hall County and was a retiree of BellSouth with 32 years of service.
Survivors include children, Laura Faulkner, Sugar Hill, and Georgia and Paul Faulkner, Maricopa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Matthew Faulkner and Ava Faulkner; and brothers, Randall Faulkner and Ricky Faulkner, both of Hoschton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Tim Strickland and Robin Couey officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Hall Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Homer and Agnes Doster Faulkner. He was a former resident of Hall County and was a retiree of BellSouth with 32 years of service.
Survivors include children, Laura Faulkner, Sugar Hill, and Georgia and Paul Faulkner, Maricopa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Matthew Faulkner and Ava Faulkner; and brothers, Randall Faulkner and Ricky Faulkner, both of Hoschton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Tim Strickland and Robin Couey officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Hall Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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