COMMERCE – James Edgar “Jimmy Sweetman” Seagraves, 80, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Lovic Thurston and Lucy Burroughs Seagraves. He was the owner of Seagraves Sweetshop and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce and the Lions Club. Mr. Seagraves was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Baxter.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Crawford Seagraves, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Maxine Seagraves, Nicholson, and Tim and Denise Seagraves, Russellville, Ala.; a brother, Felton Seagraves, Milledgeville; sister, Ruth Pittman, Nicholson; grandchildren, Jennifer McClintock and husband Rory, Brad Seagraves, Blake Baxter, and T.J. Seagraves; great-grandchild, Braden Seagraves; and son-in-law, Randy Baxter, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1, at 2 p.m., from the First United Methodist Church of Commerce with David Bowen and the Rev. Billy Pittman officiating. Burial will be at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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John Nash
HOSCHTON – John Richard Nash, 24, died Thursday, September 24, 2009.
He was the son of Richard Nash of Auburn and mother and stepfather, Pam and Dennis Tolbert of Hoschton.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sisters, Suzanna Johnsa and Jenny Tolbert, both of Hoschton; brothers, Jacob Nash, Hoschton, Shawn Holcomb, Eatonton, and Jeffrey Evans, Commerce; grandparents, Steve White, Sugar Hill, D.L. Poteat, Hardwick, and Carolyn Nash, Auburn; great-grandparents, Frank and Evelyn Tyroff, Flowery Branch; nephews, Jared Johnsa and Levi Nash; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 28, at Zion Baptist Church in Braselton with the Revs. Tim Copeland, Vander Etheridge, and Keith Wood officiating. Burial was in Hoschton City Cemetery in Hoschton.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Richard Nash of Auburn and mother and stepfather, Pam and Dennis Tolbert of Hoschton.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sisters, Suzanna Johnsa and Jenny Tolbert, both of Hoschton; brothers, Jacob Nash, Hoschton, Shawn Holcomb, Eatonton, and Jeffrey Evans, Commerce; grandparents, Steve White, Sugar Hill, D.L. Poteat, Hardwick, and Carolyn Nash, Auburn; great-grandparents, Frank and Evelyn Tyroff, Flowery Branch; nephews, Jared Johnsa and Levi Nash; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 28, at Zion Baptist Church in Braselton with the Revs. Tim Copeland, Vander Etheridge, and Keith Wood officiating. Burial was in Hoschton City Cemetery in Hoschton.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was charge of arrangements.
‘Libbo’ Loosier
ALBANY - Elizabeth “Libbo” New Loosier, 84, died Sunday, September 27, 2009.
Born in Decatur, on July 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Lafayette New and Minnie Lee Grant. She attended Shorter Baptist College in Rome, where she was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Tau Sorority. She married Oscar on November 15, 1947, at First Baptist Church in Thomaston. She was a member of the Charity League, the P.E.O., the Garden Club, the Book Club and served on the Board of the Albany Little Theatre, where she both performed in and directed many plays. She served on the Board of Directors of Alltel Telephone Company and was honored as mother of the year in 1974 by First Baptist Church, where she had been a member for 61 years. Elizabeth started the drama department in First Baptist Church, where God used her to minister to many people. Mrs. Loosier was preceded in death by her husband, O.F. Loosier Jr.; and grandchildren, Oscar and Thomas Loosier.
Survivors include children, Mike Loosier, Lee Eady and her husband, Chuck Eady, Birmingham, Ala., Eddie Loosier and his wife, Sue Jenkins Loosier, Gainesville, Grant Loosier and his wife, Pat Harrell Loosier, Macon, and Lynn Loosier, New York City, N.Y.; grandchildren, Amon Eady, Bill Loosier, Grant Loosier Jr., Michael Eady, Loy L. Allex, Joshua Loosier, Charles Loosier, David Eady, Jonathan Loosier, Victoria Loosier, Susanna Loosier, Michael Loosier and Layla Loosier; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Ansley Allex, Noah Eady, Tristen and Bailey Brook Loosier. We must not leave out her special friend and part of our family, Ms. Frances Collins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1, at 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Albany, 145 Oakland Pkwy., Leesburg, GA. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. The Dr. Butch Knight, the Revs. Perry F. Webb and Dan Robinson will be officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Lord’s Pantry, 219 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701, First Baptist Church Missions Program, 145 Oakland Pkwy., Leesburg, GA 31763, or First Baptist Church of Highlands, North Carolina, P.O. Box 625, Highlands, NC 28741.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Decatur, on July 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Lafayette New and Minnie Lee Grant. She attended Shorter Baptist College in Rome, where she was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Tau Sorority. She married Oscar on November 15, 1947, at First Baptist Church in Thomaston. She was a member of the Charity League, the P.E.O., the Garden Club, the Book Club and served on the Board of the Albany Little Theatre, where she both performed in and directed many plays. She served on the Board of Directors of Alltel Telephone Company and was honored as mother of the year in 1974 by First Baptist Church, where she had been a member for 61 years. Elizabeth started the drama department in First Baptist Church, where God used her to minister to many people. Mrs. Loosier was preceded in death by her husband, O.F. Loosier Jr.; and grandchildren, Oscar and Thomas Loosier.
Survivors include children, Mike Loosier, Lee Eady and her husband, Chuck Eady, Birmingham, Ala., Eddie Loosier and his wife, Sue Jenkins Loosier, Gainesville, Grant Loosier and his wife, Pat Harrell Loosier, Macon, and Lynn Loosier, New York City, N.Y.; grandchildren, Amon Eady, Bill Loosier, Grant Loosier Jr., Michael Eady, Loy L. Allex, Joshua Loosier, Charles Loosier, David Eady, Jonathan Loosier, Victoria Loosier, Susanna Loosier, Michael Loosier and Layla Loosier; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Ansley Allex, Noah Eady, Tristen and Bailey Brook Loosier. We must not leave out her special friend and part of our family, Ms. Frances Collins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1, at 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Albany, 145 Oakland Pkwy., Leesburg, GA. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. The Dr. Butch Knight, the Revs. Perry F. Webb and Dan Robinson will be officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Lord’s Pantry, 219 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701, First Baptist Church Missions Program, 145 Oakland Pkwy., Leesburg, GA 31763, or First Baptist Church of Highlands, North Carolina, P.O. Box 625, Highlands, NC 28741.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Wood
JEFFERSON – Richard Emmett Wood Sr., 61, died Sunday, September 27, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late William Daniel Wood Sr. and Minnie Lenora Massey Wood. He was the owner of Richard E. Wood Grading and Development, and was a member of Norcross Tabernacle and the Buford Masonic Lodge#292. His real passion in life was his family and tending to his cattle on the Wood Farm. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by brothers, William D. Wood Jr. and Harold A. Wood; and a sister, Mary Chatham.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Jo Plott Wood, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Wood and Marty Roberts, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Emmett Wood Jr. and Melanie Wood, Kenneth Daniel and Allison Wood, and Phillip Anthony Wood, all of Jefferson; brothers, Charles E. Wood Sr., Buford, Larry E. Wood, Norcross, Anthony L. Wood, Suwanee, and the Rev. Frank A. Wood, Flowery Branch; sisters, Peggy Hinson, Duluth, and Shirley Williams, Snellville; grandchildren, Morgan Wood, Cole Wood, Kylee Roberts, Dawson Wood, Will Wood, Blake Roberts, Clayton Wood, Collin Wood and Addyson Wood.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, at 12 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Frank Wood and Doug Chatham officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Wood, Waylon Hoge, Jared Bailey, Lee Wood, Benji Wood and Jimmy Wood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late William Daniel Wood Sr. and Minnie Lenora Massey Wood. He was the owner of Richard E. Wood Grading and Development, and was a member of Norcross Tabernacle and the Buford Masonic Lodge#292. His real passion in life was his family and tending to his cattle on the Wood Farm. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by brothers, William D. Wood Jr. and Harold A. Wood; and a sister, Mary Chatham.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Jo Plott Wood, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Wood and Marty Roberts, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Emmett Wood Jr. and Melanie Wood, Kenneth Daniel and Allison Wood, and Phillip Anthony Wood, all of Jefferson; brothers, Charles E. Wood Sr., Buford, Larry E. Wood, Norcross, Anthony L. Wood, Suwanee, and the Rev. Frank A. Wood, Flowery Branch; sisters, Peggy Hinson, Duluth, and Shirley Williams, Snellville; grandchildren, Morgan Wood, Cole Wood, Kylee Roberts, Dawson Wood, Will Wood, Blake Roberts, Clayton Wood, Collin Wood and Addyson Wood.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, at 12 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Frank Wood and Doug Chatham officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Wood, Waylon Hoge, Jared Bailey, Lee Wood, Benji Wood and Jimmy Wood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Monteen Green
MAYSVILLE – Monteen Garmon Green, 81, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Clyde Christopher Garmon. She was a retired secretary with Best Foods. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Green; brother, Ray Garmon; and a sister, Rena Cooper.
Survivors include a 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; and sisters, Dorothy Clark, Doris Tullis, Sara Yawn and Carolyn Thompson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Clyde Christopher Garmon. She was a retired secretary with Best Foods. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Green; brother, Ray Garmon; and a sister, Rena Cooper.
Survivors include a 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; and sisters, Dorothy Clark, Doris Tullis, Sara Yawn and Carolyn Thompson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Steve’ Boisclair
HOMER – Richard “Steve” Boisclair Jr., 60, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Jackson County on January 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Richard Boisclair Sr. and Guynell Parham Boisclair. He was a retired supervisor with Fieldale Farms and was of the Baptist denomination. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Boisclair was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Boisclair.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jo Boisclair, Homer; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny and Amy Boisclair, Alto, Jeff Boisclair, Homer, and Terry Parson, Maysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Janice Boisclair, Alto, and Kenny and Debbie Boisclair, North Carolina; grandchildren, Michael, Taylor and Jackson Boisclair; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 25, at 6 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. John Umberhant officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the service hour on Friday.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, 200 Bolton Dr., Commerce, GA 30529.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on January 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Richard Boisclair Sr. and Guynell Parham Boisclair. He was a retired supervisor with Fieldale Farms and was of the Baptist denomination. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Boisclair was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Boisclair.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jo Boisclair, Homer; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny and Amy Boisclair, Alto, Jeff Boisclair, Homer, and Terry Parson, Maysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Janice Boisclair, Alto, and Kenny and Debbie Boisclair, North Carolina; grandchildren, Michael, Taylor and Jackson Boisclair; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 25, at 6 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. John Umberhant officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the service hour on Friday.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, 200 Bolton Dr., Commerce, GA 30529.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
George Crane
MAYSVILLE – George Ellis Crane, 54, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
He was the son of Freida Crane Campbell and stepfather David Campbell of Lula, and the late Eugene Ellis Crane.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include his wife, Jan Cooper Crane, Maysville; daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Jamey Ayers, Homer, and Hannah and Jeff Davis, Commerce; brother, Danny Campbell, Lula; sister, Donna Marcus, Lula; grandchildren, Addey Ayers and Anniston Davis; and a brother-in-law, Rickey Cooper, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, at 2 p.m., from the Solid Rock Baptist Church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and Phil Williams officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Freida Crane Campbell and stepfather David Campbell of Lula, and the late Eugene Ellis Crane.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include his wife, Jan Cooper Crane, Maysville; daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Jamey Ayers, Homer, and Hannah and Jeff Davis, Commerce; brother, Danny Campbell, Lula; sister, Donna Marcus, Lula; grandchildren, Addey Ayers and Anniston Davis; and a brother-in-law, Rickey Cooper, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, at 2 p.m., from the Solid Rock Baptist Church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and Phil Williams officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Lee
NICHOLSON - Steven Randall Lee, 52, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, September 20, 2009.
Steve fought a brave, lifelong battle against cystic fibrosis. Steve dreamed of having a double lung transplant with hopes of continuing his life on earth after his own lungs were destroyed by this disease. He died at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C. following complications from the transplant he received on June 6, 2009. The last four months of his life were spent in the hospital intensive care unit, but were filled with cherished moments and love. Sharon, his wife of 32 years, was at his side. Matthew, the son he adored, was nearby. He joined his sister Stacey, who lost her battle to CF at age three.
In addition to his wife and son, Steve is survived by his parents, Robert and Betty Lee of Watkinsville; his enormous and loving Merrill Lynch family; many relatives and friends; and his much loved and faithful canine companions Ginger, Nina, Daisy and Cleo.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Neese-Diamond Hill Rd., Hull. The church is located in Neese off Hwy. 106. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Donations can be made to Steve's favorite charity, Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
Steve fought a brave, lifelong battle against cystic fibrosis. Steve dreamed of having a double lung transplant with hopes of continuing his life on earth after his own lungs were destroyed by this disease. He died at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C. following complications from the transplant he received on June 6, 2009. The last four months of his life were spent in the hospital intensive care unit, but were filled with cherished moments and love. Sharon, his wife of 32 years, was at his side. Matthew, the son he adored, was nearby. He joined his sister Stacey, who lost her battle to CF at age three.
In addition to his wife and son, Steve is survived by his parents, Robert and Betty Lee of Watkinsville; his enormous and loving Merrill Lynch family; many relatives and friends; and his much loved and faithful canine companions Ginger, Nina, Daisy and Cleo.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Neese-Diamond Hill Rd., Hull. The church is located in Neese off Hwy. 106. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Donations can be made to Steve's favorite charity, Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buck’ Davis
JEFFERSON – Joe Edward “Buck” Davis, 68, died Monday, September 21, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Willie Clarence and Vinnie Lee Ayers Davis. He was a retired manager with Southland Timber Company. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ayers; and sister, Frances Childers.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Parks Davis, Jefferson; daughter, Gina Streetman, Commerce; sons, Larry Davis, Commerce, Mike “Tater” Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Mary Nell Parks, Homer; grandchildren, Taylor Streetman, Josh Streetman, Cody Streetman, Hillary and Addison Davis, Dylan Davis, and Chase Davis.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 1 p.m., at the Dry Pond United Methodist Church with the Revs. Winfred Bingham, Carlton Allen, and Grady Wigley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Hemphill, David Parks, Andy Bingham, Neil Bingham, Walter Parks, and Tim Aiken. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Wilson, James Wilson, and Dr. S.J. Shirley.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Willie Clarence and Vinnie Lee Ayers Davis. He was a retired manager with Southland Timber Company. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ayers; and sister, Frances Childers.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Parks Davis, Jefferson; daughter, Gina Streetman, Commerce; sons, Larry Davis, Commerce, Mike “Tater” Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Mary Nell Parks, Homer; grandchildren, Taylor Streetman, Josh Streetman, Cody Streetman, Hillary and Addison Davis, Dylan Davis, and Chase Davis.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 1 p.m., at the Dry Pond United Methodist Church with the Revs. Winfred Bingham, Carlton Allen, and Grady Wigley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Hemphill, David Parks, Andy Bingham, Neil Bingham, Walter Parks, and Tim Aiken. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Wilson, James Wilson, and Dr. S.J. Shirley.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Hooper
HIRAM – Joe Hooper, 74, died Sunday, September 20, 2009.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Ann Hooper, Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon E. and Billy Jack Givens Jr., Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law, Joe A. and Pamella Hooper, Dallas, and Glen Hooper, Cedartown; sister, Eva Smith, Pendergrass; brother, Bush Hooper, Quakertown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 2 p.m., at Bellamy Chapel in Hiram with the Rev. Dwayne Hewitt officiating. Burial will be at Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home, 3551 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy., Hiram, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Ann Hooper, Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon E. and Billy Jack Givens Jr., Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law, Joe A. and Pamella Hooper, Dallas, and Glen Hooper, Cedartown; sister, Eva Smith, Pendergrass; brother, Bush Hooper, Quakertown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 2 p.m., at Bellamy Chapel in Hiram with the Rev. Dwayne Hewitt officiating. Burial will be at Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home, 3551 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy., Hiram, is in charge of arrangements.
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