COLBERT – Olious Ervin “Buddy” Moore, 87, died Saturday, October 3, 2009.
A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Thomas Early and Mattie Carey Moore. He was a farmer. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cannon Moore; and a son, Ervin Moore.
Survivors include daughters, Diane Slaton and Jane McCurley; a son, Marion Moore; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, at 2 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel with the Rev. David Edgar officiating. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from October 2009
Genell Kesler
DAHLONEGA – Genell Fitzgerald Kesler, 76, formerly of Nicholson, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Gold City Convalescent Center.
Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Grover and Mary Fowler Fitzgerald. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Phillip Kesler.
Survivors include daughters, Louise Martin, Dahlonega, Marie Kesler, Nicholson, and Mary Nell Ivie, Conyers; sons, Martin Kesler, Nicholson, Lonnie Gaines, Conversville, Tenn., Gene Gaines, Hull, Tommy Gaines, Caryville, Tenn.; brothers, Leo Fitzgerald, Anderson, S.C., Chaffin Fitzgerald, St. Louis, Mo.; two lifelong friends, Francis Fortson and Miriam Perry; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, at 11 a.m., at the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sanford Willard officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, October 5, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Grover and Mary Fowler Fitzgerald. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Phillip Kesler.
Survivors include daughters, Louise Martin, Dahlonega, Marie Kesler, Nicholson, and Mary Nell Ivie, Conyers; sons, Martin Kesler, Nicholson, Lonnie Gaines, Conversville, Tenn., Gene Gaines, Hull, Tommy Gaines, Caryville, Tenn.; brothers, Leo Fitzgerald, Anderson, S.C., Chaffin Fitzgerald, St. Louis, Mo.; two lifelong friends, Francis Fortson and Miriam Perry; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, at 11 a.m., at the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sanford Willard officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, October 5, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Bob Howe
HOSCHTON - Bob Howe, 79, died Saturday, October 3, 2009.
He was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy Hollowell Howe. Reared in Mobile, Ala., he was a former resident of DeKalb County and had resided in Hoschton for the past 11 years. Mr. Howe served in the United States Army from July 2, 1949 to April 4, 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the 187th Regimental Airborne Combat Team. He was decorated with four Battle Stars, an Arrowhead, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Wings, Korean War Ribbon, U. N. Ribbon and Japanese Occupation Ribbon. Mr. Howe was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a former president of Midway Little League in DeKalb County and coached little league baseball and football and also had played minor league baseball.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Gavin Howe, Hoschton; daughter, Jennifer Howe Henriott, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Redd Vincent Howe, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Corry Redd Howe, Ryan Brandon Howe, Mark Grover Henriott, Jr., Alexandra Howe Henriott, Megan Carter and Will Carter.
A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, October 5, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hoffman officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy Hollowell Howe. Reared in Mobile, Ala., he was a former resident of DeKalb County and had resided in Hoschton for the past 11 years. Mr. Howe served in the United States Army from July 2, 1949 to April 4, 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the 187th Regimental Airborne Combat Team. He was decorated with four Battle Stars, an Arrowhead, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Wings, Korean War Ribbon, U. N. Ribbon and Japanese Occupation Ribbon. Mr. Howe was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a former president of Midway Little League in DeKalb County and coached little league baseball and football and also had played minor league baseball.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Gavin Howe, Hoschton; daughter, Jennifer Howe Henriott, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Redd Vincent Howe, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Corry Redd Howe, Ryan Brandon Howe, Mark Grover Henriott, Jr., Alexandra Howe Henriott, Megan Carter and Will Carter.
A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, October 5, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hoffman officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Zora Turner
ATHENS – Zora P. Turner, 82, died Friday, October 2, 2009.
A native of Hayward County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Wilson Trafford and Allie Jones Hinsley. She was a farmer during her life, but volunteered for several organizations. She was very active at her church, Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville, assisted with the Madison County High School Senior Banquet for many years, and devoted a lot of her time at the Senior Center in Madison County. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Turner; brother, Doug Hinsley; sisters, Olive Chandler and Christine Rayford; and a half sister, Lucille Hughes.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Steve Bischoff, Sugar Hill, Trisha and Keith Nichols, Toccoa, Janet and Robby Escoe, Watkinsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Linda Turner, Hull, and Jeff and Katrina Turner, Resca; grandchildren, Scott Bolemon, Lauren Bullins, Alisha Scott, Brandon Escoe, Michael Turner Jr., Brittney Escoe, Stefani Turner, Samantha Turner, and Shyanne Turner; great-grandchildren, Taylor Bolemon, Tristan Bolemon, Payton Bullins, and Ashe Turner.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., at Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel, Saturday, October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Loren Smith Cancer Center, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hayward County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Wilson Trafford and Allie Jones Hinsley. She was a farmer during her life, but volunteered for several organizations. She was very active at her church, Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville, assisted with the Madison County High School Senior Banquet for many years, and devoted a lot of her time at the Senior Center in Madison County. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Turner; brother, Doug Hinsley; sisters, Olive Chandler and Christine Rayford; and a half sister, Lucille Hughes.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Steve Bischoff, Sugar Hill, Trisha and Keith Nichols, Toccoa, Janet and Robby Escoe, Watkinsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Linda Turner, Hull, and Jeff and Katrina Turner, Resca; grandchildren, Scott Bolemon, Lauren Bullins, Alisha Scott, Brandon Escoe, Michael Turner Jr., Brittney Escoe, Stefani Turner, Samantha Turner, and Shyanne Turner; great-grandchildren, Taylor Bolemon, Tristan Bolemon, Payton Bullins, and Ashe Turner.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., at Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel, Saturday, October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Loren Smith Cancer Center, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
C. Julian Bowman
WINDER – C. Julian Bowman, 84, died Thursday, October 1, 2009, following a brief illness.
A native of Barrow County, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder, and was a veteran of the United States Marines during World War II. He retired from American Freight in 1985 and then pursued dealing in real estate. He loved his family, friends, gardening, the outdoors, and his outreach program at church.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Marie Bowman; children, Brenda Shepherd, Decatur, Dianne Turner and husband Ronald, Buford, Mike Bowman, Tucker; grandchildren, Susan McKinnon, Deanna Teel and Sherron Shaw; great-grandchildren, Michael McKinnon, Julia Bernier, and Gordy Teel.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Winder with John Talley officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy., SE, Winder, GA 30680, 770-867-4553.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder, and was a veteran of the United States Marines during World War II. He retired from American Freight in 1985 and then pursued dealing in real estate. He loved his family, friends, gardening, the outdoors, and his outreach program at church.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Marie Bowman; children, Brenda Shepherd, Decatur, Dianne Turner and husband Ronald, Buford, Mike Bowman, Tucker; grandchildren, Susan McKinnon, Deanna Teel and Sherron Shaw; great-grandchildren, Michael McKinnon, Julia Bernier, and Gordy Teel.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Winder with John Talley officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy., SE, Winder, GA 30680, 770-867-4553.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Weaver
HULL – Ruby Dean Weaver, 83, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Weaver; three sons, Carlton Weaver, Ruben Weaver, and Randy Weaver; and a daughter, Blannie Weaver.
Survivors include children, Bobby Weaver, Earnest Weaver, Janice Crowther, Dennis Weaver, Robin Weaver, Gail Weaver and Michael Weaver; brother, Johnny Carter; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 2 p.m., at Collier Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Johnson and Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathan, Erik, Sam, Bobby, “Nuck”, Lewis and Jack Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel and Jacob. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Weaver; three sons, Carlton Weaver, Ruben Weaver, and Randy Weaver; and a daughter, Blannie Weaver.
Survivors include children, Bobby Weaver, Earnest Weaver, Janice Crowther, Dennis Weaver, Robin Weaver, Gail Weaver and Michael Weaver; brother, Johnny Carter; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 2 p.m., at Collier Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Johnson and Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathan, Erik, Sam, Bobby, “Nuck”, Lewis and Jack Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel and Jacob. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Pittman
NICHOLSON – Virginia Pittman, 73, formerly of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
Born on June 6, 1936, in Fulton County, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope Baptist Church, and a former member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Diane Pittman.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Chandler Pittman, Nicholson; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and Gene Pichard, Cumming, and Marie and Greg Bailey, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Marla Sue Pittman, Nicholson; grandchildren, Samantha Pestana, Nathan Pittman, Sabrina Bowen, Thomas Pittman, Jonathan Bowen, Tabitha Bailey, Ethan Bailey, and Lauren Bailey; great-grandchildren, Taylor Pestana and Hayden Barrentine; sister, Jean Marshall, Loganville; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Sherry Archer, Conyers; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot Parkerson, Duluth, Edna Adams, Monroe, Judy Cook and Joyce and Billy Pealock, all of Lawrenceville; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Nell Pittman, Monroe, and Rex Pittman, Auburn; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Stowers of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 6, 1936, in Fulton County, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope Baptist Church, and a former member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Diane Pittman.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Chandler Pittman, Nicholson; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and Gene Pichard, Cumming, and Marie and Greg Bailey, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Marla Sue Pittman, Nicholson; grandchildren, Samantha Pestana, Nathan Pittman, Sabrina Bowen, Thomas Pittman, Jonathan Bowen, Tabitha Bailey, Ethan Bailey, and Lauren Bailey; great-grandchildren, Taylor Pestana and Hayden Barrentine; sister, Jean Marshall, Loganville; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Sherry Archer, Conyers; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot Parkerson, Duluth, Edna Adams, Monroe, Judy Cook and Joyce and Billy Pealock, all of Lawrenceville; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Nell Pittman, Monroe, and Rex Pittman, Auburn; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Stowers of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Belle’ Scoggins
COMMERCE – Isabel “Belle” W. Scoggins, 80, died Thursday, October 1, 2009.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Nola Mae Maney Wood. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a retired nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Homer R. Scoggins, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Amory and Tricia Scoggins and Aubry and Sheila Scoggins, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Sean, Seth, Nick, and Chad Scoggins; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver, Brad Wilson and Verlin Reese officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, October 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church Bus Fund or Missions Fund, P.O. Box 37, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Nola Mae Maney Wood. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a retired nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Homer R. Scoggins, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Amory and Tricia Scoggins and Aubry and Sheila Scoggins, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Sean, Seth, Nick, and Chad Scoggins; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver, Brad Wilson and Verlin Reese officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, October 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church Bus Fund or Missions Fund, P.O. Box 37, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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