BRASELTON – Albert David “A.D.” Hayes, 81, of Braselton, died Monday, August 31, 2009.
A former resident of Snellville for 25 years, then moving to Jackson County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Annie Hayes. He was founder of Hayes Auto Service and also president of Hayes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep of Lawrenceville and Gainesville. He was a founding member of Independent Garage Owners, was a Gwinnett County Rotarian, was on the board of directors for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, and was president of the Georgia Florida Charolais Cattleman Association. He loved boating, ranching, and raised Charolais cattle.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann Hayes; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Sherry Hayes, Albert Terry and Sandra Hayes, all of Hoschton, Tim Ellis and Carolyn Hayes, Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law, Donald Eugene and Julia Hayes, Buford; grandchildren, Chad, Jeremy, Tracey, Matt, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Molly, Ellie, Adam, Cooper, Lauren, Trevor, Bryan, A.J., Cassidy, and Brooke.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 2, at 11 a.m., at Blackshear Place Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Rustad officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359 or 404-325-2020.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from August 2009
Clairene Ferguson
WATKINSVILLE - Clairene Williams Ferguson, 78, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Ferguson was the daughter of Omar Jackson and Hettie Damron Williams and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Terry Ferguson and grandson, William Steven Morris. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Edward Ferguson, Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Gay and Mark A. Savage, Watkinsville, Dana Ferguson and Danny Morris, Bishop, and C. Kim and Joey S. Leverette, Gainesville; son, Kevin C. Ferguson, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Howard E. and Joann Williams, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Stiles Lovern, Bogart; grandchildren, Andrew M. Savage, Amanda Savage Dalton and husband, Jeremy, Alan Michael Savage, Matthew K. Morris, Megan E. Morris, Harrison C. Morris, Koey Leverette, Kara Grace Leverette, and Charlie Leverette; great-granddaughter, Amelia May Dalton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Fredrick Rowell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Ferguson was the daughter of Omar Jackson and Hettie Damron Williams and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Terry Ferguson and grandson, William Steven Morris. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Edward Ferguson, Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Gay and Mark A. Savage, Watkinsville, Dana Ferguson and Danny Morris, Bishop, and C. Kim and Joey S. Leverette, Gainesville; son, Kevin C. Ferguson, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Howard E. and Joann Williams, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Stiles Lovern, Bogart; grandchildren, Andrew M. Savage, Amanda Savage Dalton and husband, Jeremy, Alan Michael Savage, Matthew K. Morris, Megan E. Morris, Harrison C. Morris, Koey Leverette, Kara Grace Leverette, and Charlie Leverette; great-granddaughter, Amelia May Dalton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Fredrick Rowell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Fitzpatrick
COMMERCE – Ruth Beck Fitzpatrick, 93, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Zula Wood Beck. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Fitzpatrick; a son, Harold Fitzpatrick; and grandson, Billy Wayne Duncan.
Survivors include daughters, Lois Sergent and Louise Seagraves, both of Commerce; sons, Aubrey Fitzpatrick, Commerce, and Donald Ivie, Jackson; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Community Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Zula Wood Beck. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Fitzpatrick; a son, Harold Fitzpatrick; and grandson, Billy Wayne Duncan.
Survivors include daughters, Lois Sergent and Louise Seagraves, both of Commerce; sons, Aubrey Fitzpatrick, Commerce, and Donald Ivie, Jackson; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Community Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Edenfield
COMMERCE – Kenneth Edenfield Jr., 47, died Saturday, August 29, 2009.
Born on February 26, 1962, in West Palm Beach, Fla., he was the son of Alice Sharpton Edenfield of Commerce and the late Kenneth Edenfield Sr. He was a homebuilder and a realtor.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Cindy Adcock Edenfield; daughters, Kelly Cronic, Kelsey Edenfield, both of Commerce; sons, Chris Cronic, Tyler Edenfield III, both of Commerce; brothers, Michael Edenfield, and Bruce Edenfield, both of Commerce, and Jon Edenfield, Atlanta; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 1, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Memorial Fund for Kelsey and Tyler, P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 26, 1962, in West Palm Beach, Fla., he was the son of Alice Sharpton Edenfield of Commerce and the late Kenneth Edenfield Sr. He was a homebuilder and a realtor.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Cindy Adcock Edenfield; daughters, Kelly Cronic, Kelsey Edenfield, both of Commerce; sons, Chris Cronic, Tyler Edenfield III, both of Commerce; brothers, Michael Edenfield, and Bruce Edenfield, both of Commerce, and Jon Edenfield, Atlanta; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 1, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Memorial Fund for Kelsey and Tyler, P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Rex Griffeth
WINDER – Rex Griffeth, 77, died Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Emory Edward and Emma Nancy Peevy Griffeth. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Methodist Church and was owner of Winder Finance Company until he retired in 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Turnbull Griffeth; Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Jimmy Hunt, Kathy Dockery, both of Winder, and Charlene and Mike Ray, Athens; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Griffeth, Bethlehem; sister, Mary Anthony, Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Parker Benson and Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Emory Edward and Emma Nancy Peevy Griffeth. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Methodist Church and was owner of Winder Finance Company until he retired in 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Turnbull Griffeth; Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Jimmy Hunt, Kathy Dockery, both of Winder, and Charlene and Mike Ray, Athens; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Griffeth, Bethlehem; sister, Mary Anthony, Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Parker Benson and Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Don’ Hix
JEFFERSON – William Donald “Don” Hix Jr., 68, died Saturday, August 29, 2009.
Born on March 27, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of Vannie Freeman Hix, Jefferson, and the late William Donald Hix Sr. He was a salesman for the Ford Motor Company for 39 years, a member of the Living Word Worship Center, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Peggy Lonney Hix, Jefferson; daughters, Rhonda Hix Dodd, Alto, Roxanne Hix Heimlich, Jackson, Wyo.; sons, Roger Allen Hix and Rowland Eric Hix, both of Jefferson, sister, Peggy Ann Hix, Jefferson; brother, Butch Hix, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 1, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Fowler Sr., Ronald Wilson and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 27, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of Vannie Freeman Hix, Jefferson, and the late William Donald Hix Sr. He was a salesman for the Ford Motor Company for 39 years, a member of the Living Word Worship Center, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Peggy Lonney Hix, Jefferson; daughters, Rhonda Hix Dodd, Alto, Roxanne Hix Heimlich, Jackson, Wyo.; sons, Roger Allen Hix and Rowland Eric Hix, both of Jefferson, sister, Peggy Ann Hix, Jefferson; brother, Butch Hix, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 1, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Fowler Sr., Ronald Wilson and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Simmons
JEFFERSON – Clarence Grover Simmons, 100, died Sunday, August 30, 2009.
Born on August 19, 1909, he was the son of the late William and Laura Jane Smith Simmons. He was a retired farmer, truck driver, and was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Faye Garrett Simmons; a daughter, Vivian Wilkes; and son, Douglas Simmons.
Survivors include daughters, Olivia Baratta and Barbara Pardue, both of Winder; son, Clarence Simmons Jr., Jefferson; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 2, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Hewatt officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Honored pallbearers will be Derek Pardue, Deron Pardue, Shawn Simmons, Kyle Simmons, Ryan Simmons and Mike Simmons. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 19, 1909, he was the son of the late William and Laura Jane Smith Simmons. He was a retired farmer, truck driver, and was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Faye Garrett Simmons; a daughter, Vivian Wilkes; and son, Douglas Simmons.
Survivors include daughters, Olivia Baratta and Barbara Pardue, both of Winder; son, Clarence Simmons Jr., Jefferson; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 2, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Hewatt officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Honored pallbearers will be Derek Pardue, Deron Pardue, Shawn Simmons, Kyle Simmons, Ryan Simmons and Mike Simmons. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Dennis Gipson
CARNESVILLE – Dennis D. Gipson, 72, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Tarsus and Leona Baird Gipson. He was a member of Bethel Holiness Church and was retired from Gold Kist.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Walls Gipson, Carnesville; daughter, Chanda Gipson, Carnesville; sons, Tracy Gipson, Carnesville, and Mark Gipson, Bogart; sisters, Lois Phillips, Nicholson, Berdie Mae Dockery, Riverdale, and Jean Watkins, Siloam; brother, Horace Gipson, Grayson; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Eugene Walls and Stevie Coomes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Holiness Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Tarsus and Leona Baird Gipson. He was a member of Bethel Holiness Church and was retired from Gold Kist.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Walls Gipson, Carnesville; daughter, Chanda Gipson, Carnesville; sons, Tracy Gipson, Carnesville, and Mark Gipson, Bogart; sisters, Lois Phillips, Nicholson, Berdie Mae Dockery, Riverdale, and Jean Watkins, Siloam; brother, Horace Gipson, Grayson; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Eugene Walls and Stevie Coomes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Holiness Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Bobbie’ King
MAYSVILLE – “Bobbie” King, 83, died Saturday, August 29, 2009.
Survivors include her husband, Brooke King; children, Betty Jean Roberts, Montgomery, Ala., Melda (Don) Tharpe, Gainesville, Larry Lamar Roberts, Hoschton; special loved one, Dale Gulledge, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, Karla (Jeff) Wolfe, Trina Tharpe, Jason (Nikki) Tharpe, Ashli Roberts, Adam (Elizabeth) Roberts; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Leon Murphy, Dacula; sister, Sarah Barron, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth King (James Parker) Jenkins, Selma, Ala., Henrietta King (Steve) Polk, San Antonio, Texas; brother-in-law, William Armfield (Lou) Brooke, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and beloved pet, “Prissy.”
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Lawrenceville Chapel. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Brooke King; children, Betty Jean Roberts, Montgomery, Ala., Melda (Don) Tharpe, Gainesville, Larry Lamar Roberts, Hoschton; special loved one, Dale Gulledge, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, Karla (Jeff) Wolfe, Trina Tharpe, Jason (Nikki) Tharpe, Ashli Roberts, Adam (Elizabeth) Roberts; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Leon Murphy, Dacula; sister, Sarah Barron, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth King (James Parker) Jenkins, Selma, Ala., Henrietta King (Steve) Polk, San Antonio, Texas; brother-in-law, William Armfield (Lou) Brooke, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and beloved pet, “Prissy.”
Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Lawrenceville Chapel. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
Maurisa Damons
JEFFERSON – Maurisa Sellers Damons, 9, died Friday, August 28, 2009.
A native of LaGrange, she was the daughter of Suzanne Sellers and Daniel Damons. She was a student at Jefferson Elementary School and attended the Kingdom Hall in Jefferson. She will be remembered as a friendly and sweet little angel who never met a stranger.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Mysterri Maxwell Damons, Mary LaShaun Damons and Haley Damons; a brother, Bryan Austin Sellers; grandmother, Barbara Ann Sellers Hughes; grandfather, Freddie Gene Damons; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Fairfield Baptist Church in Statham. Burial was in the church cemetery. Cousins and uncles served as pallbearers. Nieces served as flower girls.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of LaGrange, she was the daughter of Suzanne Sellers and Daniel Damons. She was a student at Jefferson Elementary School and attended the Kingdom Hall in Jefferson. She will be remembered as a friendly and sweet little angel who never met a stranger.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Mysterri Maxwell Damons, Mary LaShaun Damons and Haley Damons; a brother, Bryan Austin Sellers; grandmother, Barbara Ann Sellers Hughes; grandfather, Freddie Gene Damons; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Fairfield Baptist Church in Statham. Burial was in the church cemetery. Cousins and uncles served as pallbearers. Nieces served as flower girls.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
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