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.
Banks County - Topics from December, 2009
Linda Lou Myers
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Linda Lou Myers, 52, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at Hospice of Greensboro’s Beacon Place.
She was the daughter of Robert Myers and his wife, Doris, of Homer and the late Shirley Douglas Myers Coble. She was a member of the Moriah United Methodist Church and also had worked with IHOP Restaurant.
Survivors in addition to her father and stepmother include sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Eddie Frye, Pleasant Garden, and Lisa Moran, Fayetteville, N.C.; and two nieces, Danielle Jones and husband, A J and Candace Frye.
A celebration of life was held Thursday, December 17, at the Moriah United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, or to the Moriah United Methodist Church 3611 Liberty Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406-6104.
George Brothers Funeral Service, Greensboro, N.C. assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
She was the daughter of Robert Myers and his wife, Doris, of Homer and the late Shirley Douglas Myers Coble. She was a member of the Moriah United Methodist Church and also had worked with IHOP Restaurant.
Survivors in addition to her father and stepmother include sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Eddie Frye, Pleasant Garden, and Lisa Moran, Fayetteville, N.C.; and two nieces, Danielle Jones and husband, A J and Candace Frye.
A celebration of life was held Thursday, December 17, at the Moriah United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, or to the Moriah United Methodist Church 3611 Liberty Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406-6104.
George Brothers Funeral Service, Greensboro, N.C. assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Evia Jane Maney
ALTO – Evia Jane Maney, 68, died Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on March 7, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Garland White and Frannie White. She was retired from Belk with 33 years in retail sales. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Church, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Maney was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur, Tom, Howard, Gene and James White.
Survivors include her husband, Billy M. Maney, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Gina Maney, Marietta, and Ken and Jana Maney, Alto; a sister, Jeanette Craven, Alto; grandchildren, Collin, Kyle, Harrison, Kinley and Drew Maney.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Baldwin and Paul Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Yonah C.H. Church cemetery with the Rev. Nathan Hewitt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 19, 2009.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on March 7, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Garland White and Frannie White. She was retired from Belk with 33 years in retail sales. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Church, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Maney was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur, Tom, Howard, Gene and James White.
Survivors include her husband, Billy M. Maney, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Gina Maney, Marietta, and Ken and Jana Maney, Alto; a sister, Jeanette Craven, Alto; grandchildren, Collin, Kyle, Harrison, Kinley and Drew Maney.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Baldwin and Paul Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Yonah C.H. Church cemetery with the Rev. Nathan Hewitt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 19, 2009.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Eubanks
Arthur Lee Eubanks, 70, died away Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
Born on December 23, 1938, in Banks County, he was the son of Tommy and Margie Crane Eubanks. He was a retired construction worker after 13 years with Sunbelt Construction. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was presently attending the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Mr. Eubanks was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Eubanks Ervin; and a grandchild, Jessica Eubanks.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Bennett Eubanks; a son, Jerry Eubanks, Commerce; grandchildren, Jennifer Culberson, Colbert, and Zachery Eubanks, Commerce; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George H. Eubanks, Gainesville, Bobby Eubanks, Johnny W. Eubanks, both of Commerce; sisters, Lillie Mae Eubanks Benton, Commerce, Sharon Eubanks Chamberlain, South Carolina, and Betty Eubanks Barrett, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don McLain officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Hwy. 51, Homer, GA 30547.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 23, 1938, in Banks County, he was the son of Tommy and Margie Crane Eubanks. He was a retired construction worker after 13 years with Sunbelt Construction. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was presently attending the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Mr. Eubanks was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Eubanks Ervin; and a grandchild, Jessica Eubanks.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Bennett Eubanks; a son, Jerry Eubanks, Commerce; grandchildren, Jennifer Culberson, Colbert, and Zachery Eubanks, Commerce; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George H. Eubanks, Gainesville, Bobby Eubanks, Johnny W. Eubanks, both of Commerce; sisters, Lillie Mae Eubanks Benton, Commerce, Sharon Eubanks Chamberlain, South Carolina, and Betty Eubanks Barrett, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don McLain officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Hwy. 51, Homer, GA 30547.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Ruth Mason
GRIFFIN - Annie Ruth Mason, 74, died Sunday, December 13, at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin.
She was born in Banks County on November 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Elmer and Bobbie Wood Davis. She was retired from Griffin Technical College and was a member of the Damascus Christian Church, Griffin.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Lee Mason; children and their spouses, Sandra and Buster Hicks, Ellen and James Crawford, Karen and Chris Rogers, all of Griffin, Gary and Monica Mason, Williamson; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Patsy Davis, Homer; sister-in-law, Vickie Davis, Homer; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin. The Rev, Glen Duncan and David Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Rd., Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born in Banks County on November 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Elmer and Bobbie Wood Davis. She was retired from Griffin Technical College and was a member of the Damascus Christian Church, Griffin.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Lee Mason; children and their spouses, Sandra and Buster Hicks, Ellen and James Crawford, Karen and Chris Rogers, all of Griffin, Gary and Monica Mason, Williamson; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Patsy Davis, Homer; sister-in-law, Vickie Davis, Homer; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin. The Rev, Glen Duncan and David Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Rd., Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth Cotton
CORNELIA – Ruth Vaughn Cotton, 78, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Banks County on November 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Mae Coker Vaughn. She was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church and a member of the Joy Club of the Church. She retired as a lab technician with Ethicon Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Company, with 29 years of service. She was a member of the 25-year club of Ethicon and was on the Board of Johnson and Johnson retirees. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Randy Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Sandreal Cotton; and brothers, Joe and Bryant Vaughn.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, William J. “Dub” Cotton, Cornelia; daughters and son-in-law, Denise and Hank Crump, Baldwin, and Connie Ramsey, Cornelia; sons, Donald and Steve Cotton, both of Cornelia; sister, Genell Carlan, Homer; brother, Olin Vaughn, Homer; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Rice and Frank Sailers officiating. Burial will be in Nail Creek Church Cemetery with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on November 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Mae Coker Vaughn. She was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church and a member of the Joy Club of the Church. She retired as a lab technician with Ethicon Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Company, with 29 years of service. She was a member of the 25-year club of Ethicon and was on the Board of Johnson and Johnson retirees. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Randy Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Sandreal Cotton; and brothers, Joe and Bryant Vaughn.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, William J. “Dub” Cotton, Cornelia; daughters and son-in-law, Denise and Hank Crump, Baldwin, and Connie Ramsey, Cornelia; sons, Donald and Steve Cotton, both of Cornelia; sister, Genell Carlan, Homer; brother, Olin Vaughn, Homer; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Rice and Frank Sailers officiating. Burial will be in Nail Creek Church Cemetery with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Luke’ Armour
HOMER – Lester “Luke” Armour, 72 died Monday, December 14, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born in Hall County on August 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Jiles and Bonnie Brown Armour. He was employed in the sanitation department at Fieldale for 15 years and was a member of Bethesda Fellowship Church. He enjoyed fishing and was also an animal enthusiast. Mr. Armour was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Armour; and brothers, Glenn Armour, Larry Armour, Troy Armour and Rick Armour.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ray Ward, Cornelia, Ann and Cicero Swing, Commerce; son, Tommy Armour, Flowery Branch; stepdaughter and her husband, Lois Darlene and Jack Callenback, Cleveland; stepsons and their wives, Gary Lynn and Beverly Thomas, Cleveland, Randall and Susie Thomas, Alto, Tony and Kathy Thomas and Joseph “Jody” and Brandy Thomas and Terry Lynn Thomas, all of Homer; brothers and sisters-in-law, William “N.C.” Armour, Gainesville, Jimmy Armour, Demorest, Cecil and Edna Armour, Homer, Earl and Lynda Armour, Alto; sisters and brother-in-law, Omazell and Hoyt Parson, Alto, and Ruby Mae and Reece Simmons, Baldwin, Janice Armour, Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Sandy Armour, Baldwin, Cathy Armour and Joyce Armour, both of Alto; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds and Pastors Rich Hulsey and John Graham officiating. Burial will be in Old Blue Creek Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Terry Benfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for those to bring a new or gently used toy for Toys for Kids.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on August 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Jiles and Bonnie Brown Armour. He was employed in the sanitation department at Fieldale for 15 years and was a member of Bethesda Fellowship Church. He enjoyed fishing and was also an animal enthusiast. Mr. Armour was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Armour; and brothers, Glenn Armour, Larry Armour, Troy Armour and Rick Armour.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ray Ward, Cornelia, Ann and Cicero Swing, Commerce; son, Tommy Armour, Flowery Branch; stepdaughter and her husband, Lois Darlene and Jack Callenback, Cleveland; stepsons and their wives, Gary Lynn and Beverly Thomas, Cleveland, Randall and Susie Thomas, Alto, Tony and Kathy Thomas and Joseph “Jody” and Brandy Thomas and Terry Lynn Thomas, all of Homer; brothers and sisters-in-law, William “N.C.” Armour, Gainesville, Jimmy Armour, Demorest, Cecil and Edna Armour, Homer, Earl and Lynda Armour, Alto; sisters and brother-in-law, Omazell and Hoyt Parson, Alto, and Ruby Mae and Reece Simmons, Baldwin, Janice Armour, Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Sandy Armour, Baldwin, Cathy Armour and Joyce Armour, both of Alto; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds and Pastors Rich Hulsey and John Graham officiating. Burial will be in Old Blue Creek Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Terry Benfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for those to bring a new or gently used toy for Toys for Kids.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
David Payne
HOLLINGSWORTH COMMUNITY – David Payne, 82, Banks County, died Sunday, December 13, 2009.
Born on February 19, 1927, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Herschel and Elsie Lane Payne. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Line Baptist Church and was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. He was a former board member of the B.J.C. Medical Center Board with 15 years of service and a former member of the Banks County Cattlemen’s Association. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a brother, Alec Payne.
Survivors include his wife and dedicated companion of 61 years, Lurlene Ward Payne, Hollingsworth Community; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay House and the Rev. Tim House, Gillsville, Kim and Andy Harris, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jane Payne, Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Bob Mabrey, Baldwin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Tim House officiating. Burial will be in the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, The Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the Habersham County American Legion Post #84. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, December 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. just prior to the funeral hour on Tuesday, December 15.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1841 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, or to the Line Baptist Church, 594 Spring Rd., Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 19, 1927, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Herschel and Elsie Lane Payne. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Line Baptist Church and was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. He was a former board member of the B.J.C. Medical Center Board with 15 years of service and a former member of the Banks County Cattlemen’s Association. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a brother, Alec Payne.
Survivors include his wife and dedicated companion of 61 years, Lurlene Ward Payne, Hollingsworth Community; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay House and the Rev. Tim House, Gillsville, Kim and Andy Harris, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jane Payne, Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Bob Mabrey, Baldwin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Tim House officiating. Burial will be in the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, The Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the Habersham County American Legion Post #84. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, December 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. just prior to the funeral hour on Tuesday, December 15.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1841 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, or to the Line Baptist Church, 594 Spring Rd., Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tim’ Thompson
NICHOLSON – Timothy Lee “Tim” Thompson, 52, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Born on September 23, 1957, in Athens, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny and Linda Fay Watkins Thompson of Nicholson. He repaired small engines and was of the Baptist denomination. He was well known and well liked, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Teresa Deaton Thompson, Nicholson; a daughter, Stacey McClane, Madison; step-daughter, Tiffany Archer, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Cheri and Mark Gailey, Maysville; nephews, Jonathon and Benjamin Gailey; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m., in Evans Memory Gardens with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 5, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 23, 1957, in Athens, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny and Linda Fay Watkins Thompson of Nicholson. He repaired small engines and was of the Baptist denomination. He was well known and well liked, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Teresa Deaton Thompson, Nicholson; a daughter, Stacey McClane, Madison; step-daughter, Tiffany Archer, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Cheri and Mark Gailey, Maysville; nephews, Jonathon and Benjamin Gailey; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m., in Evans Memory Gardens with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 5, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Sgt. Jamie Stan Westmoreland
BANKS COUNTY – Sgt. Jamie Stan Westmoreland, 27, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Wayne Westmoreland of Commerce and Leighan and Paul Montecalvo of Banks County. He served his country through the Army National Guard and enlisted in the United States Army as the sergeant of his own squad in Baghdad for 14 months. He then returned to Ft. Sill, Okla., and trained new soldiers in urban warfare, and recently became a certified firefighter in Banks County and the City of Homer. As stated by his family, “We are all very proud to have had him in our lives.”
Sgt. Westmoreland was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lt. Branson Westmoreland; and an uncle, Chris Westmoreland.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Austin Westmoreland, Commerce; fiancée, Michelle Spence, Banks County; brothers, Clinton Westmoreland, Travis Cook, Austin Montecalvo and Dylan Montecalvo, all of Banks County, and Ronson Tradd Westmoreland, Watkinsville; paternal grandmother, Eddie Vera Westmoreland, Commerce; uncle, Ronson Westmoreland, Commerce; aunt, Phyllis Farley, Commerce; and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 4, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Dana Young and Jason Pritchett officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Wayne Westmoreland of Commerce and Leighan and Paul Montecalvo of Banks County. He served his country through the Army National Guard and enlisted in the United States Army as the sergeant of his own squad in Baghdad for 14 months. He then returned to Ft. Sill, Okla., and trained new soldiers in urban warfare, and recently became a certified firefighter in Banks County and the City of Homer. As stated by his family, “We are all very proud to have had him in our lives.”
Sgt. Westmoreland was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lt. Branson Westmoreland; and an uncle, Chris Westmoreland.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Austin Westmoreland, Commerce; fiancée, Michelle Spence, Banks County; brothers, Clinton Westmoreland, Travis Cook, Austin Montecalvo and Dylan Montecalvo, all of Banks County, and Ronson Tradd Westmoreland, Watkinsville; paternal grandmother, Eddie Vera Westmoreland, Commerce; uncle, Ronson Westmoreland, Commerce; aunt, Phyllis Farley, Commerce; and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 4, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Dana Young and Jason Pritchett officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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