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.
Jackson County - Topics from August, 2009
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.
‘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.
Kathryn Langley
KERNERSVILLE, N.C - Kathryn Marie Haulbrook Langley, 59 was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 27, 2009, after suffering from a rare form of cancer that she battled with courage, bravery, and dignity. She dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother to her family who will miss her and love her, until we all draw our last breath.
Kathryn was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church but attended Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville, N.C. Mrs. Langley was preceded in death by her brother, Stan Haulbrook.
Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Langley; daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Mitchell Baine, daughter, Erin Langley, Kernersville, N.C.; parents W.C. and Carol L. Haulbrook; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Tess Haulbrook Maysville; brother, Chris Haulbrook, Marietta; sister-in-law, Alice Haulbrook, Speedwell, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Larry Langley; sister-in-law, Peggy Willis and her husband Robert, Atlanta; granddaughter, Tiffany Frier and her husband, Adam; grandson, Brandon Baine and his fiancé Amber Reeves; great-grandson, Elijah Frier, Kernersville, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
The immediate family gathered for a final goodbye led by prayer from Pastor Rob Decker of Triad Baptist Church, N.C.
Scattering of her ashes will be conducted at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, officiated by Pastor Brian of Maysville Baptist Church, tentatively set for Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Fly like the wind Kathy, fly like the wind!
Online condolences may be sent to the Haulbrook/Langley family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers please direct any donations/contributions to Triad Baptist Church, Kernersville, NC, or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Kathryn was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church but attended Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville, N.C. Mrs. Langley was preceded in death by her brother, Stan Haulbrook.
Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Langley; daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Mitchell Baine, daughter, Erin Langley, Kernersville, N.C.; parents W.C. and Carol L. Haulbrook; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Tess Haulbrook Maysville; brother, Chris Haulbrook, Marietta; sister-in-law, Alice Haulbrook, Speedwell, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Larry Langley; sister-in-law, Peggy Willis and her husband Robert, Atlanta; granddaughter, Tiffany Frier and her husband, Adam; grandson, Brandon Baine and his fiancé Amber Reeves; great-grandson, Elijah Frier, Kernersville, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
The immediate family gathered for a final goodbye led by prayer from Pastor Rob Decker of Triad Baptist Church, N.C.
Scattering of her ashes will be conducted at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, officiated by Pastor Brian of Maysville Baptist Church, tentatively set for Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Fly like the wind Kathy, fly like the wind!
Online condolences may be sent to the Haulbrook/Langley family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers please direct any donations/contributions to Triad Baptist Church, Kernersville, NC, or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Lillie Mae Seabolt
JEFFERSON – Lillie Mae Pruitt Seabolt, 94, died Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born on August 30, 1914, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Nora Strickland Wright. She owned and operated L.M. Seabolt’s Crafts, was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Seabolt was preceded in death by husbands, Henry Pruitt and Melvin Seabolt.
Survivors include a daughter, Dolly Stockton, Covington; sons, Luther Pruitt, Pendergrass, Lewis Pruitt, Lake City, Fla., Enoch Pruitt, Jefferson; brothers, B.L. Wright and Joseph Wright, both of Gainesville; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Mark Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 30, 1914, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Nora Strickland Wright. She owned and operated L.M. Seabolt’s Crafts, was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Seabolt was preceded in death by husbands, Henry Pruitt and Melvin Seabolt.
Survivors include a daughter, Dolly Stockton, Covington; sons, Luther Pruitt, Pendergrass, Lewis Pruitt, Lake City, Fla., Enoch Pruitt, Jefferson; brothers, B.L. Wright and Joseph Wright, both of Gainesville; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Mark Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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