MAYSVILLE – Paul John Standridge, 65, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late Ruel and Annie Blalock Standridge. He was retired from Columbia Farms Feed Mill as an assistant plant manager.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean McKie Standridge, Maysville; daughters, Paula Smith, Maysville, and Janet Brown, Jefferson; a son, Duane Standridge, Commerce; sisters, Ann Chitwood and Mary Daniels, both of Commerce; brothers, Samuel Standridge, Commerce, Billy Standridge, Texas and Bobby Standridge, Jefferson; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Mark Mobley and Donald Nix officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from December 2009
Eunice Berry
BETHLEHEM - Eunice Berry, 88, died Thursday, December 24, 2009.
Born December 6, 1921, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Anna Ruth Jennings. A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, she was a faithful member of the Mission, Mother Board and the Choir. She retired as line leader from Marrell Chicken Poultry in Gainesville after 25 years of service and later worked for Russell Nursing Home, Carwood Manufacturing Company and as a home caretaker. Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Johnny Berry; children, John Berry Jr., Willie Gus (Sonny) Berry and Barbara Jean Berry.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Emory and Barbara Jean Berry, LaFayette, and Larry and Barbara Ann Berry, Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Minister Jannel Harris and Betty Warbington, both of Bethlehem, and Dorothy and Jimmy Johnson, Winder; also reared in the home, nephew Robert Woods and grandchildren, Gloria Moore and Anthony Berry; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, from White Oak Springs Baptist Church, Winder, with the Revs. Alfred Hazel Sr. and Glynn Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born December 6, 1921, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Anna Ruth Jennings. A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, she was a faithful member of the Mission, Mother Board and the Choir. She retired as line leader from Marrell Chicken Poultry in Gainesville after 25 years of service and later worked for Russell Nursing Home, Carwood Manufacturing Company and as a home caretaker. Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Johnny Berry; children, John Berry Jr., Willie Gus (Sonny) Berry and Barbara Jean Berry.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Emory and Barbara Jean Berry, LaFayette, and Larry and Barbara Ann Berry, Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Minister Jannel Harris and Betty Warbington, both of Bethlehem, and Dorothy and Jimmy Johnson, Winder; also reared in the home, nephew Robert Woods and grandchildren, Gloria Moore and Anthony Berry; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, from White Oak Springs Baptist Church, Winder, with the Revs. Alfred Hazel Sr. and Glynn Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
John Caudell
CORNELIA – John Kenneth Caudell, 76, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on July 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Pitner L. and Decie Coker Caudell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia and a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also served as an administrative assistant with the Veteran’s Administration with over 30 years of service. Mr. Caudell was preceded in death by sisters, Cora Caudell, Mary Sue Donahue, Bernice Andrews, Doris Comer; and brothers, Oscar Caudell, Hermit Caudell and Louis Caudell.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Betty Caudell, Jefferson; sisters and brother-in-law, Christine Ivester, Cornelia, Bonnie and Armond Goza, Tucker; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and that all memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, GA 30531, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on July 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Pitner L. and Decie Coker Caudell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia and a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also served as an administrative assistant with the Veteran’s Administration with over 30 years of service. Mr. Caudell was preceded in death by sisters, Cora Caudell, Mary Sue Donahue, Bernice Andrews, Doris Comer; and brothers, Oscar Caudell, Hermit Caudell and Louis Caudell.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Betty Caudell, Jefferson; sisters and brother-in-law, Christine Ivester, Cornelia, Bonnie and Armond Goza, Tucker; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and that all memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, GA 30531, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Floy Abercrombie
DANIELSVILLE- Floy Norris Abercrombie, 94, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce.
Born in Franklin County on February 12, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James William and Effie Martin Norris. She was a homemaker and member of the Gaines Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Abercrombie was preceded in death by her husband, James Abercrombie; son, Frank Myers; and grandson, Greg Myers.
Survivors include grandsons Lamar and Dwight Myers; 13 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nell Haynie, Canon.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery Thursday, December 31.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on February 12, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James William and Effie Martin Norris. She was a homemaker and member of the Gaines Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Abercrombie was preceded in death by her husband, James Abercrombie; son, Frank Myers; and grandson, Greg Myers.
Survivors include grandsons Lamar and Dwight Myers; 13 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nell Haynie, Canon.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery Thursday, December 31.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Ollin Weir
ATLANTA – Ollin Clyde Weir, 86, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009.
Born on August 18, 1923, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late James Benjamin and Bessie Mae O’Kelly Weir. He was a retired postal carrier and a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II in Korea. He was a member of the Rex Masonic Lodge #251, F&AM. Mr. Weir was preceded in death by a sister, Lottie Crowe.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ada Hyde Weir, Atlanta; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Debbie Weir, Livermore, Calif., Joe and Nannette Weir, McDonough; brother, James B. Weir, Canton; grandchildren, Nolan and Julia; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 31, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 18, 1923, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late James Benjamin and Bessie Mae O’Kelly Weir. He was a retired postal carrier and a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II in Korea. He was a member of the Rex Masonic Lodge #251, F&AM. Mr. Weir was preceded in death by a sister, Lottie Crowe.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ada Hyde Weir, Atlanta; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Debbie Weir, Livermore, Calif., Joe and Nannette Weir, McDonough; brother, James B. Weir, Canton; grandchildren, Nolan and Julia; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 31, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
George Webb
JEFFERSON – George Owen Webb, 86, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009.
Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late Addison P. and Dellie Stringer Webb. He owned and operated Owen’s Snack Shack, Dairy Kreme and Owen Webb Sundries for 48 years. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rachel Virginia “Ginny” Brooks Webb; brothers, Delow Webb and Curtis Webb; and a sister, Bernice Ward.
He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Unity Masonic Lodge #36 where he served as Past Master, the American Legion, and the Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma Jo and Horace Stephens, Talmo, Sherry and Jim Webb III, Dallas, Texas, and Phyllis and David Stancil, Gainesville; grandchildren, Tiffany Wiley, Gainesville, Taff Stephens, Cleveland, Tenn., Kyle Stephens, Talmo, Stephanie and Craig Clark, Gainesville, Laura Webb, Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Courtney Wiley and Cooper Clark, both of Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Dugar Strickland, Johnny Ray and Mike McLemore officiating. Burial will be in the Center Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers and members of the American Legion will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Unity Masonic Lodge #36, 1369 Storey Lane, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late Addison P. and Dellie Stringer Webb. He owned and operated Owen’s Snack Shack, Dairy Kreme and Owen Webb Sundries for 48 years. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rachel Virginia “Ginny” Brooks Webb; brothers, Delow Webb and Curtis Webb; and a sister, Bernice Ward.
He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Unity Masonic Lodge #36 where he served as Past Master, the American Legion, and the Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma Jo and Horace Stephens, Talmo, Sherry and Jim Webb III, Dallas, Texas, and Phyllis and David Stancil, Gainesville; grandchildren, Tiffany Wiley, Gainesville, Taff Stephens, Cleveland, Tenn., Kyle Stephens, Talmo, Stephanie and Craig Clark, Gainesville, Laura Webb, Washington, D.C.; great-grandchildren, Courtney Wiley and Cooper Clark, both of Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Dugar Strickland, Johnny Ray and Mike McLemore officiating. Burial will be in the Center Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers and members of the American Legion will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Unity Masonic Lodge #36, 1369 Storey Lane, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Cannady
ATHENS - Joan Gertrude Cannady, 75, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Cashwell. From Ohio she moved to Clinton, N.C., where she lived until moving to Athens in 1972. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital until retirement after 48 years of service. She loved to travel the United States as well as also visiting at least 20 other countries. Her most meaningful travels were visiting her son’s family during their overseas assignments in Japan and Iceland, and participating in a medical mission trip to India in 2001 for 17 days where she was able to use her nursing experience to help those in need. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James Dallas Cannady; son and daughter-in-law, James Dallas Cannady Jr. and Shelley Cannady, Ila; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Joan and Kenneth Whitley, Danielsville; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Lilo Cashwell, Richmond, Va., and Joseph Cashwell, Pensacola, Fla.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann (Don Dummit) Tuley, Portland, Ore., Connie and James Hall; and granddaughters, Noelle Alexandra Cannady and Ashley Taylor Whitley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Athens First Baptist Church with Jon Appleton and the Rev. Ron Higdon officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Athens First Baptist Church Improvement Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Cashwell. From Ohio she moved to Clinton, N.C., where she lived until moving to Athens in 1972. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital until retirement after 48 years of service. She loved to travel the United States as well as also visiting at least 20 other countries. Her most meaningful travels were visiting her son’s family during their overseas assignments in Japan and Iceland, and participating in a medical mission trip to India in 2001 for 17 days where she was able to use her nursing experience to help those in need. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James Dallas Cannady; son and daughter-in-law, James Dallas Cannady Jr. and Shelley Cannady, Ila; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Joan and Kenneth Whitley, Danielsville; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Lilo Cashwell, Richmond, Va., and Joseph Cashwell, Pensacola, Fla.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann (Don Dummit) Tuley, Portland, Ore., Connie and James Hall; and granddaughters, Noelle Alexandra Cannady and Ashley Taylor Whitley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Athens First Baptist Church with Jon Appleton and the Rev. Ron Higdon officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Athens First Baptist Church Improvement Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Florine Pittman
NICHOLSON – Florine Elizabeth Pittman, 92, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Frances Jackson Barnett. She was a member of River of Life Worship Center and was a homemaker. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by her husband, William Pittman.
Survivors include a son, Hubert Pittman, Nicholson; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Junior Sosebee officiating. Burial will be in the Gordon Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Frances Jackson Barnett. She was a member of River of Life Worship Center and was a homemaker. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by her husband, William Pittman.
Survivors include a son, Hubert Pittman, Nicholson; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Junior Sosebee officiating. Burial will be in the Gordon Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Edwards
Christopher Edwards, infant son of Ronnie Edwards Jr. and Ashley Mediate, died Saturday, December 26, 2009, in Commerce.
He was born on November 9, 2009, at Habersham Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on November 9, 2009, at Habersham Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Freddie McCannon
CARLTON – Freddie McCannon, 71, died Sunday, December 27, 2009.
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Coe Clark Sisk. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. McCannon was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar N. McCannon; and brothers, Pete and Gene Sisk.
Survivors include children, Teresa McElhannon, Clarkesville, David (Elizabeth) McCannon, Carlton, and Janet (Robert) Culbertson, Danielsville; sister, Ruth Leadley; grandchildren, Shannon Hardman, Jeremy Scarborough, Sheri Guest, Matthew McCannon, Travis McElhannon, Andy McCannon, Amber McElhannon, Bethany Culbertson; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenn Guest and Tye Sorrow officiating. Burial will be in the Carlton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Sisk, John Sisk, Greg Sisk, Mike Watkins, Richard Serna and Don Glenn. The family will receive friends Monday, December 28, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Coe Clark Sisk. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. McCannon was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar N. McCannon; and brothers, Pete and Gene Sisk.
Survivors include children, Teresa McElhannon, Clarkesville, David (Elizabeth) McCannon, Carlton, and Janet (Robert) Culbertson, Danielsville; sister, Ruth Leadley; grandchildren, Shannon Hardman, Jeremy Scarborough, Sheri Guest, Matthew McCannon, Travis McElhannon, Andy McCannon, Amber McElhannon, Bethany Culbertson; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenn Guest and Tye Sorrow officiating. Burial will be in the Carlton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Sisk, John Sisk, Greg Sisk, Mike Watkins, Richard Serna and Don Glenn. The family will receive friends Monday, December 28, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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