LULA – Ernest Eugene Pinnell, 71, died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born in DeKalb County on October 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Marion Eugene Sr. and Ethel Wilson Pinnell. He was a retired supervisor with Fieldale Farms with nine years of service. He was of the Baptist denomination and enjoyed helping others. Mr. Pinnell was preceded in death by a brother, Alex Pinnell.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Pinnell, Lula; children, Wanda and Brad Howard, Oakwood, Timothy and Thelma Pinnell Windy and Franky Roper, Phillip McGee, all of Gainesville, Tommy and Tammie Pinnell, Lula, Mellissa and Donny Pricher and Danny Pinnell, all of Winder, Debbie Nichols, Atlanta, Renee and Mike Jernigan and Danny Temples, all of Alabama, Crystal and Kenneth Boyer, Homer, and Gary and Rhonda Cox, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Freida Pinnell, Hoschton; sisters, Alice Greer, Hoschton, and Betty Pinnell, Auburn; 28 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Pinnell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. and Friday, September 25, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lena McGahee, 170 Thomas St., Apt. A, Cornelia, GA 30531, or to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from September, 2009
Marion Rucker
HOMER – Marion F. Rucker, 62, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ola Parker Rucker. He was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church and was a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Crabbe, Athens; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m., at the Homer United Methodist Church with the Revs. James McLendon and Charles Crabbe officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The family has requested that all flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Homer United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Homer, GA 30547, in memory of Mr. Rucker.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ola Parker Rucker. He was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church and was a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Crabbe, Athens; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m., at the Homer United Methodist Church with the Revs. James McLendon and Charles Crabbe officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The family has requested that all flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Homer United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Homer, GA 30547, in memory of Mr. Rucker.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Hicks
GILLSVILLE – Peggy L. Hicks, 73, died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her 20 loving family members.
Born on October 17, 1935, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Edna Buffington Wallace. She retired after 30 years as a supervisor with Wayne Poultry Company and was a member of the Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by a son, Rodger “Buggy” Hicks; and a brother, Sonny Buffington.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Deborah Hicks, Gillsville; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Randall Kemp, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Ray Coker, Gillsville, Jerrie and Bob Maney, Decatur; sister-in-law, Linda Buffington; aunt, Mrs. Hammond (Martha) Davis; special niece, Beth Buffington Weikel; grandchildren, Bradley, Chris, Denise, Dawn, Daniel, Shane; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Lauren, Shane, Christopher, Avery, Jackson, Jared, Roger, Maddie; great-great-grandchild, George; nieces, Andra, Beth, Ginger, Becky; and a nephew, Ronnie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 15, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Sven Mossinger officiating. Burial was in the Diamond Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 17, 1935, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Edna Buffington Wallace. She retired after 30 years as a supervisor with Wayne Poultry Company and was a member of the Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by a son, Rodger “Buggy” Hicks; and a brother, Sonny Buffington.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Deborah Hicks, Gillsville; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Randall Kemp, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Ray Coker, Gillsville, Jerrie and Bob Maney, Decatur; sister-in-law, Linda Buffington; aunt, Mrs. Hammond (Martha) Davis; special niece, Beth Buffington Weikel; grandchildren, Bradley, Chris, Denise, Dawn, Daniel, Shane; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Lauren, Shane, Christopher, Avery, Jackson, Jared, Roger, Maddie; great-great-grandchild, George; nieces, Andra, Beth, Ginger, Becky; and a nephew, Ronnie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 15, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Sven Mossinger officiating. Burial was in the Diamond Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Zinebell Wade
ALTO – Zinebell Ausburn Wade, 86, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born on May 8, 1923, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Daisy Mae Pressley Ausburn. She was the last member of her immediate family, was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, and provided a loving home to many foster children. She loved to bake cakes.
Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Pritchett; sisters, Monteen Poole, Dora Lawrence, and Marie Mealor; and brothers, Hubert Ausburn and Plumer Ausburn.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Odell William Wade, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Doug Ayers, Annette and Tommy Free, and Jeanette and Johnny Wade, all of Alto; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Darlene Wade, Alto; grandchildren, Bradley Ayers, Donna Clark, Tonya Chitwood, Jeff Pritchett, Christopher Pritchett, Pepper Adams, Heath Free, Shannon Free, Jennifer Brock, and Roxann Bennett; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Roy Lee Mitchell and Kenneth McEntire officiating. Burial will be in the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 15, from 2 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, September 16, from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 8, 1923, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Daisy Mae Pressley Ausburn. She was the last member of her immediate family, was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, and provided a loving home to many foster children. She loved to bake cakes.
Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Pritchett; sisters, Monteen Poole, Dora Lawrence, and Marie Mealor; and brothers, Hubert Ausburn and Plumer Ausburn.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Odell William Wade, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Doug Ayers, Annette and Tommy Free, and Jeanette and Johnny Wade, all of Alto; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Darlene Wade, Alto; grandchildren, Bradley Ayers, Donna Clark, Tonya Chitwood, Jeff Pritchett, Christopher Pritchett, Pepper Adams, Heath Free, Shannon Free, Jennifer Brock, and Roxann Bennett; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Roy Lee Mitchell and Kenneth McEntire officiating. Burial will be in the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 15, from 2 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, September 16, from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Julia Anne Minish
GILLSVILLE - Julia Anne Gilmore Minish, 85, of the Holly Springs Community, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Born on November 19, 1923, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Spear and Lula Lipscomb Gilmore. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Maysville High School, attended North Georgia College, and was a former community correspondent for The Jackson Herald. Mrs. Minish was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ford Minish.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, at 2 p.m., in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Matthew McCoy officiating. The body will lie in state Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Donny Minish, Randy Ragan, John Lipscomb, Jonathan Lipscomb, Calvin Hayes and Billy Minish serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 10.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 19, 1923, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Spear and Lula Lipscomb Gilmore. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Maysville High School, attended North Georgia College, and was a former community correspondent for The Jackson Herald. Mrs. Minish was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ford Minish.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, at 2 p.m., in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Matthew McCoy officiating. The body will lie in state Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Donny Minish, Randy Ragan, John Lipscomb, Jonathan Lipscomb, Calvin Hayes and Billy Minish serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 10.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Swayne Shubert
LULA – Swayne Shubert, 65, died Friday, September 4, 2009, peacefully in his sleep at his residence.
Born in Banks County on November 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Jesse and Dollie Smith Shubert. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, was a veteran having served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, a member of the local VFW, and was a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Shubert, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Shina Shubert, Alto; grandchildren, Lauren and John Shubert; sisters and brother-in-law, Louise Sheridan, Maysville, and Annie Hastings, Royston, Mary and Clarence Orgeron, Crossville, Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Shubert, Warner Robins, and J.T. and Shirley Shubert, Gainesville.
Mr. Shubert’s wishes were for his body to be donated to Emory University for scientific study.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 10, at 2 p.m., at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and American Legion Post #84. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Rock Springs Baptist Church Children Church Fund, 747 Rock Springs Rd., Lula, GA 30554.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on November 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Jesse and Dollie Smith Shubert. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, was a veteran having served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, a member of the local VFW, and was a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Shubert, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Shina Shubert, Alto; grandchildren, Lauren and John Shubert; sisters and brother-in-law, Louise Sheridan, Maysville, and Annie Hastings, Royston, Mary and Clarence Orgeron, Crossville, Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Shubert, Warner Robins, and J.T. and Shirley Shubert, Gainesville.
Mr. Shubert’s wishes were for his body to be donated to Emory University for scientific study.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 10, at 2 p.m., at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and American Legion Post #84. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Rock Springs Baptist Church Children Church Fund, 747 Rock Springs Rd., Lula, GA 30554.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
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