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.
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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.
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.
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.
Clara Mae Bellamy
JEFFERSON – Clara Mae Logan Bellamy, 85, died Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Born on October 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jessie Kidd Logan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Attica Baptist Church, but attended Nicholson Baptist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bellamy; sisters, Janie Thurmond and Mary Ross; and a son-in-law, Leon Daniel.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Shirley Daniel, Athens, and Marie and Roger Dills, Jefferson; grandsons, Jeff and Chad Daniel, Athens; great-grandchildren, Ashley Daniel, Athens, and Breanna Daniel, Gray.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 26, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Carpenter and Terry Smith officiating. Burial was in the Attica Baptist Church Cemetery with Chris Dodd, Bobby Capes, Dean Stringer, John Dills, Terry Ross, and Mark Puckett serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1984 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605, the Attica Baptist Church Building Fund, 4352 Lebanon Church Rd., Athens, GA 30607, or the Nicholson Baptist Church Building Fund, 71 Church St., Nicholson, GA 30565.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jessie Kidd Logan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Attica Baptist Church, but attended Nicholson Baptist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bellamy; sisters, Janie Thurmond and Mary Ross; and a son-in-law, Leon Daniel.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Shirley Daniel, Athens, and Marie and Roger Dills, Jefferson; grandsons, Jeff and Chad Daniel, Athens; great-grandchildren, Ashley Daniel, Athens, and Breanna Daniel, Gray.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 26, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Carpenter and Terry Smith officiating. Burial was in the Attica Baptist Church Cemetery with Chris Dodd, Bobby Capes, Dean Stringer, John Dills, Terry Ross, and Mark Puckett serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1984 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605, the Attica Baptist Church Building Fund, 4352 Lebanon Church Rd., Athens, GA 30607, or the Nicholson Baptist Church Building Fund, 71 Church St., Nicholson, GA 30565.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Catlett
MT. AIRY – Ralph Thomas Catlett, 93, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Jackson County on June 24, 1916, he was the son of the late Thomas Gibson and Josephine Belle Crisler Catlett. He was a carpenter and was a United States Navy veteran. He was of the Methodist denomination and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mr. Catlett was preceded in death by former wife, Mary Frances Paul Catlett; son, Thomas Clinton Catlett; brothers, Sydney Catlett and Raymond Hollis Catlett; and sisters, Frances Sizemore and Lorena Catlett.
Survivors include a daughter, Carole Catlett, Mt. Airy; daughter-in-law, Andrea Catlett, Demorest; sister, Elizabeth Smith, Cordele; grandchildren, Mary Frances Loftin, Moncks Corner, S.C., and Thomas Hayne Zeigler Sr., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Thomas Hayne Zeigler Jr. and Christopher Legare Zeigler.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on June 24, 1916, he was the son of the late Thomas Gibson and Josephine Belle Crisler Catlett. He was a carpenter and was a United States Navy veteran. He was of the Methodist denomination and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mr. Catlett was preceded in death by former wife, Mary Frances Paul Catlett; son, Thomas Clinton Catlett; brothers, Sydney Catlett and Raymond Hollis Catlett; and sisters, Frances Sizemore and Lorena Catlett.
Survivors include a daughter, Carole Catlett, Mt. Airy; daughter-in-law, Andrea Catlett, Demorest; sister, Elizabeth Smith, Cordele; grandchildren, Mary Frances Loftin, Moncks Corner, S.C., and Thomas Hayne Zeigler Sr., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Thomas Hayne Zeigler Jr. and Christopher Legare Zeigler.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pete” Whelchel
JEFFERSON – Kenneth “Pete” Darwin Whelchel, 66, died Monday, October 26, 2009.
Born on October 26, 1943, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Ned and Ester Whelchel. He was a member of Abundant Life Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Whelchel; sons, Kenneth Whelchel Jr., and Jeff Whelchel; daughter, Kim Alexander; grandchildren, Stephanie, Brooke, and Anna.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Carpenter and Bud McDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Redstone United Methodist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Wilkins, Wendell Finch, Charlie Pittman, Adam Leach, Bosie Griffith and Jimmy Nelms. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 26, 1943, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Ned and Ester Whelchel. He was a member of Abundant Life Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Whelchel; sons, Kenneth Whelchel Jr., and Jeff Whelchel; daughter, Kim Alexander; grandchildren, Stephanie, Brooke, and Anna.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Carpenter and Bud McDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Redstone United Methodist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Wilkins, Wendell Finch, Charlie Pittman, Adam Leach, Bosie Griffith and Jimmy Nelms. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Ina Belle Benton
COMMERCE – Ina Belle Harris Benton, 91, died Friday, October 23, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Claudia Nunn Harris. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Benton.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Latrelle and Billy Thomas, Murrayville, Carolyn and Frank Gaines, Winterville, Janice and Melvin Adams, Commerce, and Judy and Jerry Williams, Gainesville; sister, Edna McElroy, Athens; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25, at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Grady Jordan and Terry James officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Berea Baptist Church, c/o Tracy Gravitt, 143 Bolton Gordon Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Claudia Nunn Harris. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Benton.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Latrelle and Billy Thomas, Murrayville, Carolyn and Frank Gaines, Winterville, Janice and Melvin Adams, Commerce, and Judy and Jerry Williams, Gainesville; sister, Edna McElroy, Athens; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25, at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Grady Jordan and Terry James officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Berea Baptist Church, c/o Tracy Gravitt, 143 Bolton Gordon Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Marless Yearwood
COMMERCE – Marless L. Yearwood, 99, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Rabun County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Latha Carver Lee. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Yearwood was preceded in death by her husband, Epps Yearwood.
Survivors include a daughter, Jimmie Lou Pardue, Athens; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Rabun County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Latha Carver Lee. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Yearwood was preceded in death by her husband, Epps Yearwood.
Survivors include a daughter, Jimmie Lou Pardue, Athens; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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