STATHAM – Arthur James “Jim” Akins, 85, died Thursday, July 23, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Jeffie C. and Hattie M. Shaw Akins. He was retired after 46 years from Barrow Manufacturing Company and was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Akins, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Vicky Akins, Statham, Jeff and Gail Akins, Auburn, and Marty and Dawn Akins, Winder; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd Akins, Statham; and sisters, Ola Bell Chandler and Dorothy Ferguson, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from July 2009
‘Tony’ Poole
GAINESVILLE – Anthony Lamar “Tony” Poole, 58, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born on November 23, 1950, in Hall County, he was the son of Geraldine Harris Poole of Lula and the late Wallace J. Poole. He worked as a construction contractor during his lifetime, was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, and was a member of TimberRidge Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Beth Poole, their daughter, Isabelle “Izze” Poole; son, Mark Poole, Gainesville; daughter, Heather Poole, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and Lynn Poole and the Rev. Scotty Poole and Redenna Poole, all of Lula; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue Ladd and the Rev. Maxey Ladd, Gainesville, and Rhonda Ryals and the Rev. Dwayne Ryals, Lula; and a sister, Darlene Nix, Lula.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at TimberRidge Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Revs. Verner London, Ruel Martin and Dwayne Ryals will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 23, 1950, in Hall County, he was the son of Geraldine Harris Poole of Lula and the late Wallace J. Poole. He worked as a construction contractor during his lifetime, was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, and was a member of TimberRidge Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Beth Poole, their daughter, Isabelle “Izze” Poole; son, Mark Poole, Gainesville; daughter, Heather Poole, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and Lynn Poole and the Rev. Scotty Poole and Redenna Poole, all of Lula; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue Ladd and the Rev. Maxey Ladd, Gainesville, and Rhonda Ryals and the Rev. Dwayne Ryals, Lula; and a sister, Darlene Nix, Lula.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at TimberRidge Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Revs. Verner London, Ruel Martin and Dwayne Ryals will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Jackson
LULA – Jesse James Jackson Jr., 45, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Marrell Moon Jackson of Gainesville and the late Jesse B. Jackson. He lived most of his life in the Hall County and Banks County area. He worked at Wayne Farms as a mechanic and was a member of The Lighthouse Church in Maysville.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Kristina Hughie Jackson, Lula; a son, Joshua James Jackson, Lula; daughters, Victoria Jessica Jackson, Monika Elaine Jackson, and Virginia Hallie Jackson, all of Lula; brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Janice Jackson, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Albert Martin, Knoxville, Tenn., and Ruby Dean and Roosevelt Wallace, Gainesville, Mary Ellen Jackson and Karen Vanessa Jackson; father-in-law, Joseph Hail Hughie; very special nephews, Joel Blake Jackson and Kareem Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Rochard White Sr. and Jerry Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wachovia Bank (any location), Jesse J. Jackson’s Children’s Trust Account.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Marrell Moon Jackson of Gainesville and the late Jesse B. Jackson. He lived most of his life in the Hall County and Banks County area. He worked at Wayne Farms as a mechanic and was a member of The Lighthouse Church in Maysville.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Kristina Hughie Jackson, Lula; a son, Joshua James Jackson, Lula; daughters, Victoria Jessica Jackson, Monika Elaine Jackson, and Virginia Hallie Jackson, all of Lula; brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Janice Jackson, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Albert Martin, Knoxville, Tenn., and Ruby Dean and Roosevelt Wallace, Gainesville, Mary Ellen Jackson and Karen Vanessa Jackson; father-in-law, Joseph Hail Hughie; very special nephews, Joel Blake Jackson and Kareem Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Rochard White Sr. and Jerry Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wachovia Bank (any location), Jesse J. Jackson’s Children’s Trust Account.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Karen Turner
ALTO – Karen S. Oliver Turner, 46, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born in Hall County on August 10, 1962, she was the daughter of B.L. Oliver of Alto and the late Magdalene Lackey Oliver. She was a clerk with the United States Forestry, Albert International and Ace Hardware. She was a member of Bethesda Fellowship and was musically inclined, having enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by a brother, Adrian Oliver; and father-in-law, John William Turner.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Jeffery Turner, Alto; a son, Shannon Turner, Alto; brothers, Every Oliver and Buck Oliver, both of Alto; mother-in-law, Hazel Howard and husband, L.G. Howard, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Fred Enlow and John Graham officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on August 10, 1962, she was the daughter of B.L. Oliver of Alto and the late Magdalene Lackey Oliver. She was a clerk with the United States Forestry, Albert International and Ace Hardware. She was a member of Bethesda Fellowship and was musically inclined, having enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by a brother, Adrian Oliver; and father-in-law, John William Turner.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Jeffery Turner, Alto; a son, Shannon Turner, Alto; brothers, Every Oliver and Buck Oliver, both of Alto; mother-in-law, Hazel Howard and husband, L.G. Howard, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Fred Enlow and John Graham officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Madden
DORAVILLE - Mildred Madden, 73, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Teat Toney. She had attended North Peachtree Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Mark Schramm and Melissa Madden; grandchildren, Chris Schramm, Matt Schramm and Will Schramm.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 26, at the funeral home from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Teat Toney. She had attended North Peachtree Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Mark Schramm and Melissa Madden; grandchildren, Chris Schramm, Matt Schramm and Will Schramm.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 26, at the funeral home from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Atkinson
HOMER – Wilma M. Atkinson, 74, formerly of Lawrenceville, died Friday, July 3, 2009.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ann Segars; and granddaughter, Veranice Jurhee Segars.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Winfred Atkinson, Homer; a daughter, Beth Reynolds, Homer; grandchildren, Norman Segars, Martin, Brian Cloer, Dacula, Renee Reynolds and Rebecca Reynolds, both of Homer; great-grandchildren, C.J. Segars, Martin, Taylor Cloer and Bailey Cloer, both of Dacula, and Marlii Daniels, Homer.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. James Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Community Cemetery in Lawrenceville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Community Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Reese, 607 Paden Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30044.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ann Segars; and granddaughter, Veranice Jurhee Segars.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Winfred Atkinson, Homer; a daughter, Beth Reynolds, Homer; grandchildren, Norman Segars, Martin, Brian Cloer, Dacula, Renee Reynolds and Rebecca Reynolds, both of Homer; great-grandchildren, C.J. Segars, Martin, Taylor Cloer and Bailey Cloer, both of Dacula, and Marlii Daniels, Homer.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. James Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Community Cemetery in Lawrenceville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Community Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Reese, 607 Paden Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30044.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
James Green
MAYSVILLE – James H. Green, 88, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Osmar and Mae Terry Green. He worked as a sheet metal worker and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and the Tucker Lodge. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II and was recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife, Monteen Garmon Green, Maysville; daughter, Teresa Cain, Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Connie Green, Monroe; grandchildren, Tracy Dicara and Kelly Cain; great-grandchildren, Michael Hammett, Danielle Mundy and Dalton Dicara; great-great-grandchildren, Waylon Hammett and Hayden Hammett; sisters, Harriette Cabe and Genia Green.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Osmar and Mae Terry Green. He worked as a sheet metal worker and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and the Tucker Lodge. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II and was recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife, Monteen Garmon Green, Maysville; daughter, Teresa Cain, Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Connie Green, Monroe; grandchildren, Tracy Dicara and Kelly Cain; great-grandchildren, Michael Hammett, Danielle Mundy and Dalton Dicara; great-great-grandchildren, Waylon Hammett and Hayden Hammett; sisters, Harriette Cabe and Genia Green.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Ellington
BRASELTON – Jack Wesley Ellington, 75, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late J.W. and Margaret Peacock Ellington. He worked in the electrical trade and as director of training with the AEJATC school. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Saback Ellington, Braselton; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Ellington, Knoxville, Tenn., Greg and Stacy Ellington, Commerce; grandson, Spence Ellington, Commerce; and a brother, Raymond Ellington, Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry McCurdy officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 23, at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late J.W. and Margaret Peacock Ellington. He worked in the electrical trade and as director of training with the AEJATC school. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Saback Ellington, Braselton; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Ellington, Knoxville, Tenn., Greg and Stacy Ellington, Commerce; grandson, Spence Ellington, Commerce; and a brother, Raymond Ellington, Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry McCurdy officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 23, at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
J.D. Saylors
TOCCOA – J.D. Saylors, 64, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at his residence.
Born on June 14, 1945, in Hart County, he was the son of Dorothy Fitzgerald Saylors of Toccoa and the late J.B. Saylors. He had lived in Commerce for 15 years before making Toccoa his home. He worked for Stovall Building Supplies for a number of years, and loved to garden, read and cook. Mr. Saylors was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Fincannon Saylors; a stepson, Danny Varner; and brother, Guy Saylors.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a daughter, Lori Saylors, Toccoa; son, JD Saylors Jr., Toccoa; stepchildren, Dana Herron and Larry Fincannon, both of Commerce; eight grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorene and Jimmy Deal, DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and Carolyn Bearden, Cleveland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Peggy Saylors, Aaron and Joyce Saylors, and Travis and Grace Saylors, all of Toccoa; special caregivers, Adam and Lisa Bearden, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m., from the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating. Burial will be in the Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Brown officiating at the graveside service. The family will be at the home on Pond St. and will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 14, 1945, in Hart County, he was the son of Dorothy Fitzgerald Saylors of Toccoa and the late J.B. Saylors. He had lived in Commerce for 15 years before making Toccoa his home. He worked for Stovall Building Supplies for a number of years, and loved to garden, read and cook. Mr. Saylors was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Fincannon Saylors; a stepson, Danny Varner; and brother, Guy Saylors.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a daughter, Lori Saylors, Toccoa; son, JD Saylors Jr., Toccoa; stepchildren, Dana Herron and Larry Fincannon, both of Commerce; eight grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorene and Jimmy Deal, DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and Carolyn Bearden, Cleveland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Peggy Saylors, Aaron and Joyce Saylors, and Travis and Grace Saylors, all of Toccoa; special caregivers, Adam and Lisa Bearden, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m., from the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating. Burial will be in the Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Brown officiating at the graveside service. The family will be at the home on Pond St. and will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements.
Drewey Vandiver
BRASELTON – Drewey Bynam Vandiver, 84, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Franklin County, Ala., he was the son of the late William Lonnie and LuDie (Garrett) Vandiver. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Vandiver was preceded in death by sons, Mark Daniel Vandiver and Hoyt Lee Vandiver; and a daughter, Lisa Lynn Vandiver. He loved his family and grandchildren, fishing, gardening and woodworking, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Alma (Baker) Vandiver, Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Rosie Mae and Walter Clark, Winder, Imojean Mull, Jonette and Walter Storey, all of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Harold D. and Carol Vandiver, Braselton; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, Ala., he was the son of the late William Lonnie and LuDie (Garrett) Vandiver. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Vandiver was preceded in death by sons, Mark Daniel Vandiver and Hoyt Lee Vandiver; and a daughter, Lisa Lynn Vandiver. He loved his family and grandchildren, fishing, gardening and woodworking, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Alma (Baker) Vandiver, Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Rosie Mae and Walter Clark, Winder, Imojean Mull, Jonette and Walter Storey, all of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Harold D. and Carol Vandiver, Braselton; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
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