WINDER – Joanna Moseley, 78, died Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Nobie Harris McElroy. She was a member of Winder First Christian Church and was the youngest of eight children. She had worked with the Winder Housing Authority for many years before working for Graham Cleaners for 20 years. Mrs. Moseley was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Moseley Jr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clevey and Sherry Moseley, Winder; grandson, Andrew Moseley, Winder; nieces and nephews, Ernerst Graham, Patricia Parker, Sonny Cobb, Cheryl Fincher, and Kathy Morrison; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from October 2009
Sherry Kitchens
DANIELSVILLE - Sherry Danelle Kitchens, 28, died Friday, October 30, 2009, following a long and courageous battle.
Sherry enriched the lives of all who had the opportunity to know her and to know her was to love her.
To those who know and love the Broad River, Sherry was a constant fixture, paddling along in her little kayak brightening the day for all she encountered.
Sherry is survived by her mother Kay, also of Danielsville, and her dad, Rick, and sister, Ashley, both of Colbert.
She is also survived by many, many friends and loved ones too numerous to list.
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the outpouring of love and support during this ordeal, but we feel that special thanks should go out to the staff at Rafferty's and especially to the nurses and personnel of the ICU at Athens Regional Medical Center. Guys, your performance was far beyond the call of duty and we will never forget what you have done for Sherry and the family. Also, to the ladies of Dogwood Deli, your kindness and consideration will be remembered always.
A celebration of Sherry's life will be held at a later date, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Madison/Oglethorpe County Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Sherry enriched the lives of all who had the opportunity to know her and to know her was to love her.
To those who know and love the Broad River, Sherry was a constant fixture, paddling along in her little kayak brightening the day for all she encountered.
Sherry is survived by her mother Kay, also of Danielsville, and her dad, Rick, and sister, Ashley, both of Colbert.
She is also survived by many, many friends and loved ones too numerous to list.
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the outpouring of love and support during this ordeal, but we feel that special thanks should go out to the staff at Rafferty's and especially to the nurses and personnel of the ICU at Athens Regional Medical Center. Guys, your performance was far beyond the call of duty and we will never forget what you have done for Sherry and the family. Also, to the ladies of Dogwood Deli, your kindness and consideration will be remembered always.
A celebration of Sherry's life will be held at a later date, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Madison/Oglethorpe County Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Griffeth
JEFFERSON – Miss Jessie Griffeth, 94, died Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Shields Griffeth. She was a homemaker and a member of Maxey Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a niece, Louise Moon, Jefferson; nephews, John Griffeth, James Griffeth, R.L. Griffeth, all of Jefferson, Jester Griffeth, Duane Griffeth and Joe Louis Griffeth, all of Athens; and an aunt, Irene Griffeth, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Pattman officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Rob Campbell, Will Campbell, Josh Campbell, Douglas Gaithright, Jake Daves, and B.J. Pattman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Shields Griffeth. She was a homemaker and a member of Maxey Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a niece, Louise Moon, Jefferson; nephews, John Griffeth, James Griffeth, R.L. Griffeth, all of Jefferson, Jester Griffeth, Duane Griffeth and Joe Louis Griffeth, all of Athens; and an aunt, Irene Griffeth, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Pattman officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Rob Campbell, Will Campbell, Josh Campbell, Douglas Gaithright, Jake Daves, and B.J. Pattman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Geraldine Berryman
HOSCHTON - Geraldine Berryman, 72, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Howell and Lois Mauldin Parks. She was a retiree of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Arlen Berryman, Hoschton; children, Denise Cantrell, Hoschton, Richard Berryman, Jefferson, Alan Berryman and Wayne Berryman, both of Hoschton, and Angie Griffeth, Danielsville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bobby Parks, Hoschton, and Jarrell Parks, Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Shane Caylor and Todd Coble officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Howell and Lois Mauldin Parks. She was a retiree of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Arlen Berryman, Hoschton; children, Denise Cantrell, Hoschton, Richard Berryman, Jefferson, Alan Berryman and Wayne Berryman, both of Hoschton, and Angie Griffeth, Danielsville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bobby Parks, Hoschton, and Jarrell Parks, Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Shane Caylor and Todd Coble officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Diana Terry
ATHENS – Diana Terry, 73, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, following a short illness.
Born on November 3, 1935, in Watkinsville, she was the daughter of Monroe and Helen Ashford Butler. She attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and graduated in 1957. She resided in Watkinsville until her family moved to Athens in 1951, at which time she enrolled at Agnes Scott College and subsequently the University of Georgia. She was very active in a number of civic organizations, including the Junior League of Athens and was on the committee that oversaw the restoration of the Taylor-Grady House on Prince Ave. She was a talented and creative interior designer and had owned and operated several antique and design businesses over the years. She was a member of the Heritage Garden Club. Diana was a life-long Methodist, a believing Christian, and a member of the Gateway United Methodist Church. She will be missed by all her many friends and family.
Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her husband, Don Terry; and a grandchild, Dylan Terry.
Survivors include children, Don Terry Jr. and Martha Ashford Terry Wilmot, both of Athens; son-in-law, Grady Wilmot and daughter-in-law Jennifer Terry; and by eight grandchildren, Jake Wilmot, Olivia Wilmot, Don Terry III, Mary Terry, Natalie Terry, Emily Terry, Woodson Terry and Willow Terry; brother-in-law, Dennis Terry and his wife, Andre, and their children; cousin that she was particularly close to, Dr. Clint Ashford and his wife, Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Athens; many other cousins; and a multitude of friends in Athens and throughout Georgia.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, at the Gateway United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., a private service at Oconee Hills Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Gateway United Methodist Church, 6425 Jefferson Rd., (Hwy. 129), near the Clarke/Jackson County line.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to remember Diana, make donations to the Gateway United Methodist Church.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 3, 1935, in Watkinsville, she was the daughter of Monroe and Helen Ashford Butler. She attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and graduated in 1957. She resided in Watkinsville until her family moved to Athens in 1951, at which time she enrolled at Agnes Scott College and subsequently the University of Georgia. She was very active in a number of civic organizations, including the Junior League of Athens and was on the committee that oversaw the restoration of the Taylor-Grady House on Prince Ave. She was a talented and creative interior designer and had owned and operated several antique and design businesses over the years. She was a member of the Heritage Garden Club. Diana was a life-long Methodist, a believing Christian, and a member of the Gateway United Methodist Church. She will be missed by all her many friends and family.
Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her husband, Don Terry; and a grandchild, Dylan Terry.
Survivors include children, Don Terry Jr. and Martha Ashford Terry Wilmot, both of Athens; son-in-law, Grady Wilmot and daughter-in-law Jennifer Terry; and by eight grandchildren, Jake Wilmot, Olivia Wilmot, Don Terry III, Mary Terry, Natalie Terry, Emily Terry, Woodson Terry and Willow Terry; brother-in-law, Dennis Terry and his wife, Andre, and their children; cousin that she was particularly close to, Dr. Clint Ashford and his wife, Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Athens; many other cousins; and a multitude of friends in Athens and throughout Georgia.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, at the Gateway United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., a private service at Oconee Hills Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Gateway United Methodist Church, 6425 Jefferson Rd., (Hwy. 129), near the Clarke/Jackson County line.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to remember Diana, make donations to the Gateway United Methodist Church.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Roberts
WINDER - Carolyn Roberts, 66, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kate Page Crowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clifford Roberts; and brother, James Crowe. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include children, Scott Roberts, Arcade, Stanley Roberts and Cindy Cannon, both of Winder; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Crowe, Conyers, and the Rev. Hugh Crowe, Helena; sisters, Nancy Anglin, Jefferson, and Marie Harrison, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Crowe and Hugh Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kate Page Crowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clifford Roberts; and brother, James Crowe. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include children, Scott Roberts, Arcade, Stanley Roberts and Cindy Cannon, both of Winder; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Crowe, Conyers, and the Rev. Hugh Crowe, Helena; sisters, Nancy Anglin, Jefferson, and Marie Harrison, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Crowe and Hugh Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Dove
DANIELSVILLE – Gladys M. House Dove, 87, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Bogart.
Born in Madison County on March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Pat and Bertha Hilley House. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Johnnie M. and Berry Fountain and Linda and Hugh Ray, all of Danielsville; sisters, Kathleen Moore and Willie Lee Moore, both of Royston, and Betty Jo Bridges, Pendleton, S.C.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 30, at 11 a.m., at the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Danielsville, with the Rev. Thomas Hilley officiating.
The body is at Pruitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at the home of Linda and Hugh Ray, 1431 Hwy. 191, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Pat and Bertha Hilley House. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Johnnie M. and Berry Fountain and Linda and Hugh Ray, all of Danielsville; sisters, Kathleen Moore and Willie Lee Moore, both of Royston, and Betty Jo Bridges, Pendleton, S.C.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 30, at 11 a.m., at the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Danielsville, with the Rev. Thomas Hilley officiating.
The body is at Pruitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at the home of Linda and Hugh Ray, 1431 Hwy. 191, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Stowe
COMMERCE – Hugh Dorsey Stowe, 89, died Wednesday morning, October 28, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Willis and Mary Susan Hanley Stowe. He was retired from General Motors in Doraville after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II, in Berma, India and China. He was a member of VFW Post 5290 in Conyers.
Survivors include his wife, Sybil Gowder Stowe, Commerce; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Willis and Mary Susan Hanley Stowe. He was retired from General Motors in Doraville after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II, in Berma, India and China. He was a member of VFW Post 5290 in Conyers.
Survivors include his wife, Sybil Gowder Stowe, Commerce; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Shorty Giddeons
DANIELSVILLE – Shorty Giddeons, 60, died Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Cobb Health Care Facility.
Survivors include children and spouses, David and Sheri Giddeons, Terry and Tammy Giddeons, Regina Giddeons, all of Tennessee, Tina and Clint Coile, Hull, Brenda “Squeeky” and Michael Dooley, Toccoa, Jennifer and Jimmy Pace, Nicholson, Tommy and Irene Myrick, Alabama, and Kathleen Giddeons, Atlanta; sisters and spouses, Dorothy and Bill Dean, Ellijay, Dennise and Jackie Reece, Woodstock; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hale officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include children and spouses, David and Sheri Giddeons, Terry and Tammy Giddeons, Regina Giddeons, all of Tennessee, Tina and Clint Coile, Hull, Brenda “Squeeky” and Michael Dooley, Toccoa, Jennifer and Jimmy Pace, Nicholson, Tommy and Irene Myrick, Alabama, and Kathleen Giddeons, Atlanta; sisters and spouses, Dorothy and Bill Dean, Ellijay, Dennise and Jackie Reece, Woodstock; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hale officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, is in charge of arrangements.
William Rees
JEFFERSON – William Michael “Mike” Rees, 55, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
Born in Birmingham, Ala., on June 24, 1954, he was the son of the late William Little and Mary Sue Stevenson Rees. He was an insurance agent with Franklin Insurance in Jefferson for over nine years and was previously employed for 28 years with Atlanta Gas Light Company in Atlanta, Washington, and Sandersville. He was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church, member of the Jefferson Rotary Club, and was a Jefferson Elementary School Mentor.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Alligood Rees, Jefferson; daughter, Linsey Kay Rees, Milledgeville; a son, David William Rees, Jefferson; brothers, Daniel Gray Rees, Lawrenceville, Bill Rees Jr., Clearwater, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 30, at 1 p.m., at the Jefferson First Baptist Church with Michael Helms officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Birmingham, Ala., on June 24, 1954, he was the son of the late William Little and Mary Sue Stevenson Rees. He was an insurance agent with Franklin Insurance in Jefferson for over nine years and was previously employed for 28 years with Atlanta Gas Light Company in Atlanta, Washington, and Sandersville. He was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church, member of the Jefferson Rotary Club, and was a Jefferson Elementary School Mentor.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Alligood Rees, Jefferson; daughter, Linsey Kay Rees, Milledgeville; a son, David William Rees, Jefferson; brothers, Daniel Gray Rees, Lawrenceville, Bill Rees Jr., Clearwater, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 30, at 1 p.m., at the Jefferson First Baptist Church with Michael Helms officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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