DANIELSVILLE – Carolyn Hilley Mann, 71, died Sunday, November 29, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bernice Brown Hilley. Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by her first husband, Victor King; and second husband, Erwin Mann.
Survivors include a son, Dwayne King, Colbert; sisters-in-law, Jessie May Hilley and Darlene Hilley, both of Danielsville; grandchildren, Matthew King and Kati King; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 2, at 2 p.m., at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy. 281, Danielsville, with the Rev. Thomas Hilley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Bertha Coile
DANIELSVILLE – Bertha Drake Coile, 85, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer.
Born in Madison County on August 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Lena Coile Drake. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Mrs. Coile was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus K. Coile.
Survivors include a daughter, Brendel King, Danielsville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bluestone Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on August 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Lena Coile Drake. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Mrs. Coile was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus K. Coile.
Survivors include a daughter, Brendel King, Danielsville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bluestone Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Lou Nell Morris
COLBERT – Lou Nell Morris, 83, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Alzheimer’s Care in Commerce.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Onie Wade Childers, She was a member of the Colbert First Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years, Ramie T. Morris; and a brother, Curtis Childers.
Survivors include children and spouses, Audra and John Fowler, Murphy, N.C., Gerald and Barbara Morris, Bethlehem, Thomas and Karin Morris and Johnny Morris, all of Colbert; sister, Naomi Watson, Greenville, S.C.; brother, Herman Childers, Colbert; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 29, at 2 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Colbert City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd and Brad Morris, Cody and Colton Phillips, Dodd and Dodson and Lamar Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, November 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, 200 Bolton Dr., Commerce, GA 30533.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Onie Wade Childers, She was a member of the Colbert First Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years, Ramie T. Morris; and a brother, Curtis Childers.
Survivors include children and spouses, Audra and John Fowler, Murphy, N.C., Gerald and Barbara Morris, Bethlehem, Thomas and Karin Morris and Johnny Morris, all of Colbert; sister, Naomi Watson, Greenville, S.C.; brother, Herman Childers, Colbert; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 29, at 2 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Colbert City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd and Brad Morris, Cody and Colton Phillips, Dodd and Dodson and Lamar Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, November 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, 200 Bolton Dr., Commerce, GA 30533.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Dick Detter
ROYSTON – Dick Detter, 83, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Royston on August 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Dewey and Berta Lee Anderson Detter. He attended Royston High School and in 1944 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific Theater. He was a charter member of the Harrison McCreary VFW Post #4828.
He began working in the plumbing trade in 1948 and founded Detter Plumbing in 1972. Two of his sons went into business with him and they continued to work together until he retired. He always treated his customers with respect and gave good and honest service.
He was an exceptional husband and father and was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. His service to all he worked for went above and beyond what was expected of him. He was a man who loved life and he always had time for a talk or a laugh or a loan if he had it. He was a humble man of the highest moral character and he enjoyed giving anonymously to those who were in need.
Survivors include his wife since 1952, Helen Knight Detter, Royston; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and James DeCouto, Hartwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Gail Detter, Bowman, Wade and Kelly Detter, Danielsville, and Tracy and Susan Detter, Hartwell; grandchildren, Joshua Martin, Melissa Detter, Logan Detter, Lakan Detter, Jannah Detter, and Jason Detter; step-granddaughter, Meagan Schaefer, Denver, Colo.; former daughter-in-law, Kathy Detter; former son-in-law, Ronald Martin; special friends and caregivers, Pat Morris and Joe Tate.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 29, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with Bruce Gore officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The body is at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 28. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Royston on August 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Dewey and Berta Lee Anderson Detter. He attended Royston High School and in 1944 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific Theater. He was a charter member of the Harrison McCreary VFW Post #4828.
He began working in the plumbing trade in 1948 and founded Detter Plumbing in 1972. Two of his sons went into business with him and they continued to work together until he retired. He always treated his customers with respect and gave good and honest service.
He was an exceptional husband and father and was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. His service to all he worked for went above and beyond what was expected of him. He was a man who loved life and he always had time for a talk or a laugh or a loan if he had it. He was a humble man of the highest moral character and he enjoyed giving anonymously to those who were in need.
Survivors include his wife since 1952, Helen Knight Detter, Royston; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and James DeCouto, Hartwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Gail Detter, Bowman, Wade and Kelly Detter, Danielsville, and Tracy and Susan Detter, Hartwell; grandchildren, Joshua Martin, Melissa Detter, Logan Detter, Lakan Detter, Jannah Detter, and Jason Detter; step-granddaughter, Meagan Schaefer, Denver, Colo.; former daughter-in-law, Kathy Detter; former son-in-law, Ronald Martin; special friends and caregivers, Pat Morris and Joe Tate.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 29, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with Bruce Gore officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The body is at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 28. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Alma Jean Brooks
HULL – Alma Jean Brooks, 73, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of Willie Clyde and Louise Lindsey Autry. She was employed with First American Bank for several years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brooks; and a grandchild, Amanda K. Brooks.
Survivors in addition to her parents include sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Brooks, Hull, and Steve and Christine Brooks, Commerce; sister, Linda Williams, Winterville; brother, Melvin Autry, Athens; grandchildren, Preston Lee Brooks and Daniel Matthew Brooks; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25, at 4 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ben Smith officiating. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, November 25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, 2900 Hwy. 106 S, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of Willie Clyde and Louise Lindsey Autry. She was employed with First American Bank for several years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brooks; and a grandchild, Amanda K. Brooks.
Survivors in addition to her parents include sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Brooks, Hull, and Steve and Christine Brooks, Commerce; sister, Linda Williams, Winterville; brother, Melvin Autry, Athens; grandchildren, Preston Lee Brooks and Daniel Matthew Brooks; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25, at 4 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ben Smith officiating. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, November 25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, 2900 Hwy. 106 S, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Hamilton West
ILA – Hamilton C. West, 67, died Monday, November 23, 2009.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie West; children, Richard West and George West; step children, Teddy Dyer, Cindy Scoggins, Timothy Dyer; brothers and sisters, Ray, Lewis, Paul, George, Bernice, Louise, and Betty; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 3 p.m., at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Calloway officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie West; children, Richard West and George West; step children, Teddy Dyer, Cindy Scoggins, Timothy Dyer; brothers and sisters, Ray, Lewis, Paul, George, Bernice, Louise, and Betty; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 3 p.m., at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Calloway officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, will be in charge of arrangements.
Ferris Fitts
DADE CITY, FLA. – Ferris B. Fitts, 86, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City, Fla.
Born on February 10, 1923, in Danielsville, he moved to Dade City, Fla. from Danielsville in 1956. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, worked for Douglas Ford Tractor, Dade City, Fla. for 14 years, Hillsborough Harvesting, Thonotosassa, Fla., and retired from ACME WellPoint, Plant City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Fitts, Danielsville; sister, Georgia Beatenbo, Danielsville; brothers, Felton Fitts and Frank Fitts, both of Danielsville; and a daughter, Brenda Gail Fitts, Danielsville.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Libbie” Hix Fitts; children and spouses, Darrell (Debbie) Fitts, Donna (Tommy) Dorman, Joanna (David) Akers; grandchildren, Derek Fitts, Justin Dorman, Kayla Akers, and Ryan Akers, all of Dade City, Fla.; a special niece, Deb (Bill) Porter and her family, San Antonio, Fla.; sisters, Jimmie Hallford, Hendersonville, N.C., Bobbie Tyner, Johnnie Beatenbo, Jackie Thompaon, Patsy Little, Tommie (Junior) Holloway, Danielsville; brothers, Fred (Betty) Fitts, Birmingham, Ala., Furman (Sally) Fitts, Danielsville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation was held Monday, November 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at First Baptist Church, Dade City, Fla. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.
Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 10, 1923, in Danielsville, he moved to Dade City, Fla. from Danielsville in 1956. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, worked for Douglas Ford Tractor, Dade City, Fla. for 14 years, Hillsborough Harvesting, Thonotosassa, Fla., and retired from ACME WellPoint, Plant City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Fitts, Danielsville; sister, Georgia Beatenbo, Danielsville; brothers, Felton Fitts and Frank Fitts, both of Danielsville; and a daughter, Brenda Gail Fitts, Danielsville.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Libbie” Hix Fitts; children and spouses, Darrell (Debbie) Fitts, Donna (Tommy) Dorman, Joanna (David) Akers; grandchildren, Derek Fitts, Justin Dorman, Kayla Akers, and Ryan Akers, all of Dade City, Fla.; a special niece, Deb (Bill) Porter and her family, San Antonio, Fla.; sisters, Jimmie Hallford, Hendersonville, N.C., Bobbie Tyner, Johnnie Beatenbo, Jackie Thompaon, Patsy Little, Tommie (Junior) Holloway, Danielsville; brothers, Fred (Betty) Fitts, Birmingham, Ala., Furman (Sally) Fitts, Danielsville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation was held Monday, November 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at First Baptist Church, Dade City, Fla. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.
Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Harold Allen Baise
Harold Allen Baise, 42, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his mother’s home in Hull.
He was the son of Doug Baise of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bob and Sue Money of Hull. He lost a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church, baptized in July of 2009. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Ky., in 1985, and then attended the University of Tennessee. He worked in the fast food service industry all of his life before becoming ill.
He was fully devoted to serving God and loved his church family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, loved ones stated.
Mr. Baise was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosevelt Baise and a very special grandmother, Gerdie Baise, James Hagerman, Cora Ann Hagerman Shoffner and step-grandfather, Raymond Shoffner and Charles and Lucy Money; brothers, Billy Joe Money and Douglas McAurthur Baise.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sister-in-law, Larry Douglas Baise, Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bobby and Susan Money, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Crystal Dawn and Joshua Eugene Bonner, Fort Hood, Texas; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as one special nephew and close friend, Bobby Cordell-Bonner.
Two wake services will be conducted. The first will be conducted at the Galilee Holiness Church on Jot-Em-Down Rd. in Commerce on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating, where he will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The second will be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Procterville, Ohio, with Pastor Ronnie D. Tyree officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery in Procterville, Ohio. Pallbearers will be Joshua Bonner, Michael and Paul Harrell, Brandon Smith, Bobby Cordell, and James Ray Baise.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Doug Baise of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bob and Sue Money of Hull. He lost a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church, baptized in July of 2009. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Ky., in 1985, and then attended the University of Tennessee. He worked in the fast food service industry all of his life before becoming ill.
He was fully devoted to serving God and loved his church family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, loved ones stated.
Mr. Baise was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosevelt Baise and a very special grandmother, Gerdie Baise, James Hagerman, Cora Ann Hagerman Shoffner and step-grandfather, Raymond Shoffner and Charles and Lucy Money; brothers, Billy Joe Money and Douglas McAurthur Baise.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sister-in-law, Larry Douglas Baise, Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bobby and Susan Money, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Crystal Dawn and Joshua Eugene Bonner, Fort Hood, Texas; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as one special nephew and close friend, Bobby Cordell-Bonner.
Two wake services will be conducted. The first will be conducted at the Galilee Holiness Church on Jot-Em-Down Rd. in Commerce on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating, where he will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The second will be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Procterville, Ohio, with Pastor Ronnie D. Tyree officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery in Procterville, Ohio. Pallbearers will be Joshua Bonner, Michael and Paul Harrell, Brandon Smith, Bobby Cordell, and James Ray Baise.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Dusty Daniel
ATHENS – Dusty Mackenzie Daniel, 22, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the home of a relative.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rocio Gonzalez Escorlia; sister, Misty Halcomb, Lavonia; brothers, Benny Minish, Madison County, Todd and Mitchell Minish and Cruiz Chandler, both of Lavonia, Joey Daniel, Demorest, T.J. Chandler, Carnesville; stepchildren, Angeles Yaire Gonzalez, Karla A. Gonzalez, Zandy Gonzalez and Michelle Galvin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Winfred Bingham officiating. The body has been cremated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rocio Gonzalez Escorlia; sister, Misty Halcomb, Lavonia; brothers, Benny Minish, Madison County, Todd and Mitchell Minish and Cruiz Chandler, both of Lavonia, Joey Daniel, Demorest, T.J. Chandler, Carnesville; stepchildren, Angeles Yaire Gonzalez, Karla A. Gonzalez, Zandy Gonzalez and Michelle Galvin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Winfred Bingham officiating. The body has been cremated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tommy’ Andrews
MARTIN – Thomas William “Tommy” Andrews, 58, of the Red Hill Community, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens.
Born on October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a sales representative for Fleming Food Service, where he won the million dollar sales record for three years in a row. He was a member of the Allens United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Milford Smith Andrews; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Jason Brunton, Pflugerville, Texas, and Pam Moore, Comer, Lisa and Allison Alexander, Sandy Cross, Dannah and Gene Hagerty, Jefferson; grandchildren, Brianna, Jenna, Callie, Sara, Elise, Sophia, Dallas, Mackenzie; great-grandchild, Tybee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janis and Gary Hart, Montgomery, Ala., and Carole and Terry McFarlin, Toccoa; and nephews, Jason Hart, Patrick Hart, and Shayne McFarlin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, at 2 p.m., at the Allens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey Whitlock and Vince Head officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, but those wishing to make memorials, please do so to the St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a sales representative for Fleming Food Service, where he won the million dollar sales record for three years in a row. He was a member of the Allens United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Milford Smith Andrews; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Jason Brunton, Pflugerville, Texas, and Pam Moore, Comer, Lisa and Allison Alexander, Sandy Cross, Dannah and Gene Hagerty, Jefferson; grandchildren, Brianna, Jenna, Callie, Sara, Elise, Sophia, Dallas, Mackenzie; great-grandchild, Tybee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janis and Gary Hart, Montgomery, Ala., and Carole and Terry McFarlin, Toccoa; and nephews, Jason Hart, Patrick Hart, and Shayne McFarlin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, at 2 p.m., at the Allens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey Whitlock and Vince Head officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, but those wishing to make memorials, please do so to the St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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