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.
Madison County - Topics from October, 2009
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.
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.
Jack Ingram
COMER – Jack Ingram, 81, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Maysville, he was the son of the late Henry and Agnes Parr Ingram and had worked for the City of Commerce. Mr. Ingram was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Hardy Ingram; and sons, Thomas and Phillip Ingram.
Survivors include daughters, Frankie Looney, Comer, and Jessie Artist, Hull; sisters, Lorene Austin, Maysville, Louise Carey, Ila, and Johnnie Mae Pace, Commerce; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ormsbee officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Maysville, he was the son of the late Henry and Agnes Parr Ingram and had worked for the City of Commerce. Mr. Ingram was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Hardy Ingram; and sons, Thomas and Phillip Ingram.
Survivors include daughters, Frankie Looney, Comer, and Jessie Artist, Hull; sisters, Lorene Austin, Maysville, Louise Carey, Ila, and Johnnie Mae Pace, Commerce; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ormsbee officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Pete’ Rice
HULL – Felton Asa “Pete” Rice, 84, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Asa Lee and Maude Hart “Momma” Rice. He was retired from the US Postal Service as a rural route mail carrier and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Gunner’s Mate Third Class.
Survivors in addition to his wife of 61 years, Martha Fay Hale Rice, include a son and daughter-in-law, Harry F. and Jo W. Rice, Danielsville; and a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, at 11 a.m., at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 27, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hull Volunteer Fire Department, your local volunteer fire department, or the Madison County Food Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Asa Lee and Maude Hart “Momma” Rice. He was retired from the US Postal Service as a rural route mail carrier and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Gunner’s Mate Third Class.
Survivors in addition to his wife of 61 years, Martha Fay Hale Rice, include a son and daughter-in-law, Harry F. and Jo W. Rice, Danielsville; and a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, at 11 a.m., at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 27, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hull Volunteer Fire Department, your local volunteer fire department, or the Madison County Food Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Judson Snead
ILA – Judson Snead Sr., 75, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Embracing Hospice House.
Born in Knox County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Herndon G. and Nancy Winkle Snead. He was a woodworker, member of the Community Alliance Church, and was a United States Army veteran in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Snead was preceded in death by a son, Jerome Snead.
Survivors include his wife, Myra Worrell Snead, Loganville; sons, Judson Snead Jr., Dacula, and Jeff Snead, Loganville; daughters, Jan Frangreb, Simpsonville, S.C., and Judi Leavelle, Loganville; sisters, Mary Ester Parker, Tampa, Fla., and Rachel Hunt, Decatur, Ala; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Harp officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, October 25, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Knox County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Herndon G. and Nancy Winkle Snead. He was a woodworker, member of the Community Alliance Church, and was a United States Army veteran in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Snead was preceded in death by a son, Jerome Snead.
Survivors include his wife, Myra Worrell Snead, Loganville; sons, Judson Snead Jr., Dacula, and Jeff Snead, Loganville; daughters, Jan Frangreb, Simpsonville, S.C., and Judi Leavelle, Loganville; sisters, Mary Ester Parker, Tampa, Fla., and Rachel Hunt, Decatur, Ala; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Harp officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, October 25, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
John Treadway
HULL – John Rufe Treadway, 78, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Unicoi, Tenn., on June 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Carter Vance and Tilda Hardin Treadway. He was a retired automobile mechanic and also worked for the highway department. He was of the Holiness denomination. Mr. Treadway was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ballew Treadway, Hull; sons, Carver Vance and John W. Treadway; daughters, Eula Mae Blankenship and Elaine Briggs, both of Flag Pond, Tenn., Mary E. Roadenberry, and Shirley Cooper; stepdaughters, Charlotte Evans and Rhonda Knapp, both of Elberton, Lisa Mize, Athens, and Tammy Owens, Commerce; stepsons, Keith Epps, Danielsville, and Kevin Epps, Hoschton; sisters, Evelyn Miller, North Carolina, and Inez Metcalf, Flag Pond, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. David Strickland and Don Nestor officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Unicoi, Tenn., on June 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Carter Vance and Tilda Hardin Treadway. He was a retired automobile mechanic and also worked for the highway department. He was of the Holiness denomination. Mr. Treadway was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ballew Treadway, Hull; sons, Carver Vance and John W. Treadway; daughters, Eula Mae Blankenship and Elaine Briggs, both of Flag Pond, Tenn., Mary E. Roadenberry, and Shirley Cooper; stepdaughters, Charlotte Evans and Rhonda Knapp, both of Elberton, Lisa Mize, Athens, and Tammy Owens, Commerce; stepsons, Keith Epps, Danielsville, and Kevin Epps, Hoschton; sisters, Evelyn Miller, North Carolina, and Inez Metcalf, Flag Pond, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. David Strickland and Don Nestor officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Harris
COLBERT – Gregory Allen Harris, 38, died Monday, October 12, 2009.
Born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va., he was the son of Allen and Faye Harris of Colbert. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and later attended Athens Technical College. He was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Colbert. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Foster and Anne Harris, Washington; and paternal great-grandparents, Foster and Vera Harris.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a maternal grandmother, Videll Davis, Athens; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Davis and Milodean Davis, Hinesville; and an uncle, Edward Harris, Marietta.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, at the Washington First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Gale Seibert, Bill Coady, and Jim Haralson officiating. Burial was in the Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, or the Madison County Food Bank.
Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, was in charge of arrangements.
Born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va., he was the son of Allen and Faye Harris of Colbert. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and later attended Athens Technical College. He was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Colbert. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Foster and Anne Harris, Washington; and paternal great-grandparents, Foster and Vera Harris.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a maternal grandmother, Videll Davis, Athens; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Davis and Milodean Davis, Hinesville; and an uncle, Edward Harris, Marietta.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, at the Washington First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Gale Seibert, Bill Coady, and Jim Haralson officiating. Burial was in the Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, or the Madison County Food Bank.
Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, was in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Scoggins
DANIELSVILLE – Evelyn V. Morelli Scoggins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, companion, and friend, died Tuesday, October 16, 2009, at her residence. Her husband and caregiver were by her side.
Born in Dresden, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Guy Morella and Marion O’Donnel. Mrs. Scoggins was preceded in death by a daughter, Carlene Peavy; granddaughter, Valarie Schroder; and great-granddaughter, Kaitlin M. Schroder.
She gave to her community and was involved in many activities that included 13 years as a Meals-On-Wheels volunteer with her husband, she was a co-founder of the Madison County Saddle Club, volunteered for the Battered Women Shelter of Athens, and the Our Daily Bread Food Kitchen in Athens. She was a true example of “Love Thy Neighbor.” Her family was her life along with “The Farm” and her love for animals and nature. She was co-manager of “Valley View Farms” and very active in the cattle operation for over 25 years. She also raised collies (Lassie type) for many years.
Evelyn in her quiet and caring manner provided the funding for the Gazebo, In Memory of her daughter Carlene, at the Danielsville Park and with a friend kept the Madison County Journal operating. She was very active in her church, the Danielsville United Methodist Church, which she attended faithfully until her health declined.
Evelyn will be missed by her family and many friends, especially her husband, companion, friend and partner for 51 years.
Survivors include her husband, John Scoggins; daughter, Dr. Holly Scoggins and son-in-law, Dr. Joel Shuman, both of Blacksburg, Va.; granddaughter, Andrea Gill, Wedowee, Ala.; grandson, Jon Jenkins, Cleveland; great-grandsons, Grant Lackey, Mason Gill, Nickey Schroder; great-great-granddaughter, Francesca Morris; and a very special person, Mrs. Marie Carder, her caregiver, for the past five years.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 19, at the Danielsville United Methodist Church with the Revs. Calvin Ward and Mike McLemore officiating. Burial was at Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Danielsville United Methodist Church, 275 General Daniel Ave. N., Danielsville, GA 30633, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Dresden, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Guy Morella and Marion O’Donnel. Mrs. Scoggins was preceded in death by a daughter, Carlene Peavy; granddaughter, Valarie Schroder; and great-granddaughter, Kaitlin M. Schroder.
She gave to her community and was involved in many activities that included 13 years as a Meals-On-Wheels volunteer with her husband, she was a co-founder of the Madison County Saddle Club, volunteered for the Battered Women Shelter of Athens, and the Our Daily Bread Food Kitchen in Athens. She was a true example of “Love Thy Neighbor.” Her family was her life along with “The Farm” and her love for animals and nature. She was co-manager of “Valley View Farms” and very active in the cattle operation for over 25 years. She also raised collies (Lassie type) for many years.
Evelyn in her quiet and caring manner provided the funding for the Gazebo, In Memory of her daughter Carlene, at the Danielsville Park and with a friend kept the Madison County Journal operating. She was very active in her church, the Danielsville United Methodist Church, which she attended faithfully until her health declined.
Evelyn will be missed by her family and many friends, especially her husband, companion, friend and partner for 51 years.
Survivors include her husband, John Scoggins; daughter, Dr. Holly Scoggins and son-in-law, Dr. Joel Shuman, both of Blacksburg, Va.; granddaughter, Andrea Gill, Wedowee, Ala.; grandson, Jon Jenkins, Cleveland; great-grandsons, Grant Lackey, Mason Gill, Nickey Schroder; great-great-granddaughter, Francesca Morris; and a very special person, Mrs. Marie Carder, her caregiver, for the past five years.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 19, at the Danielsville United Methodist Church with the Revs. Calvin Ward and Mike McLemore officiating. Burial was at Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Danielsville United Methodist Church, 275 General Daniel Ave. N., Danielsville, GA 30633, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Azilee Nation
COLBERT – Azilee Scogin Nation, 79, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Madison County on April 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert Elsberry and Annie Louise Goss Scogin. She was a seamstress and member of the Providence Baptist Church. Mrs. Nation was preceded in death by a son, James Scogin; daughter, Mildred Lance; and brothers, William Scogin, Grady Scogin and Robert Scogin.
Survivors include a son, Billy Scogin, Colbert; daughters, Caroline Nation, Colbert, Peggy Elrod, Commerce, Sandy Hardeman, Pocataligo; brothers, Jacob Scogin, Danielsville; sister, Edna Alewine, Nicholson; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the Kirk Family Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Ste. 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on April 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert Elsberry and Annie Louise Goss Scogin. She was a seamstress and member of the Providence Baptist Church. Mrs. Nation was preceded in death by a son, James Scogin; daughter, Mildred Lance; and brothers, William Scogin, Grady Scogin and Robert Scogin.
Survivors include a son, Billy Scogin, Colbert; daughters, Caroline Nation, Colbert, Peggy Elrod, Commerce, Sandy Hardeman, Pocataligo; brothers, Jacob Scogin, Danielsville; sister, Edna Alewine, Nicholson; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the Kirk Family Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Ste. 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
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