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.
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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.
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.
Joan Hopkins
DANIELSVILLE – Joan Lake Hopkins, 88, died Thursday, December 24, 2009.
She was born in Wembly, England, on September 13, 1921. She was an avid reader and dog lover. Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Henry A. (Harry) Hopkins; and a sister, Audrey McCoy.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Sam DeRaimo; son and daughter-in-law, Stiles and Debbie Hopkins; granddaughter and spouse, Patti and Robert Hagerman; great-grandsons, Adam and Tristan Hagerman, Lawrenceville.
Memorial services were held Sunday, December 27, at the Danielsville Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Wembly, England, on September 13, 1921. She was an avid reader and dog lover. Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Henry A. (Harry) Hopkins; and a sister, Audrey McCoy.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Sam DeRaimo; son and daughter-in-law, Stiles and Debbie Hopkins; granddaughter and spouse, Patti and Robert Hagerman; great-grandsons, Adam and Tristan Hagerman, Lawrenceville.
Memorial services were held Sunday, December 27, at the Danielsville Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Carter Dove
ILA – Carter Dove, 78, died Saturday, December 27, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Berry and Alice Mae Smith Dove. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church and was retired from Gold Kist after 41 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Dove; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda D. and Chris Lord, Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnson and Jeanette Dove, Danielsville, Julian and Edith Dove, Gainesville, Walter and Louise Dove, Athens, and Emory Dove, Ila; grandchildren, Nathan Lord and his wife Stephanie and Natalie Lord.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Callaway officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Macedonia Holiness Church, P.O. Box 452, Ila, GA 30647.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Berry and Alice Mae Smith Dove. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church and was retired from Gold Kist after 41 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Dove; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda D. and Chris Lord, Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnson and Jeanette Dove, Danielsville, Julian and Edith Dove, Gainesville, Walter and Louise Dove, Athens, and Emory Dove, Ila; grandchildren, Nathan Lord and his wife Stephanie and Natalie Lord.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Callaway officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Macedonia Holiness Church, P.O. Box 452, Ila, GA 30647.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Winifred Nixon
LAGRANGE – Winifred P. Nixon, 97, died Monday December 7, 2009, at the LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation Home.
Born August 17, 1912, in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Adams and Tula Ethyl Smith Adams of Danielsville. Mrs. Nixon was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Vance Pitts Sr. of Summerville; and her second husband, Otis F. Nixon of LaGrange; sisters, Maude Adams White of Davis and Aurelia Adams Howland of Austell; and a brother, Lovick S. Adams, Alexandria, La.
“Miss Winnie” as she was affectionately known, received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from LaGrange College in 1933,with a double major in Bible Studies and English. She also received her Master’s of Education degree from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1962. Later, she received her 6th year Specialist in Education certificate in 1971, also from the University of Georgia. She retired from Lafayette High School, Lafayette, in 1977, where she had worked as a guidance counselor. Mrs. Nixon was a member of the Georgia Education Association, National Education Association, and the Georgia Association of School Counselors. She always had a passion and conviction for education, particularly helping students achieve their dreams.
Mrs. Nixon was active at LaGrange College throughout her lifetime and had many accomplishments including the Y.W.C.A., where she served as secretary, vice president, and president between 1929 and 1933; president of her junior class (1931-1932); May Queen (1933); a member of Inter-Sorority Council; and the LaGrange College Student Government Council. She was also a member of the English Club, Latin Club, and the Philomathian Club. The Citizenship Award was presented to her at commencement ceremonies in May of 1933.
She also wrote the Senior Class Prophecy for the 1922 Quadrangle yearbook. She was a member of the Alumni Association and served as a member of the Alumni Council. For many years, Mrs. Nixon served as the class coordinator for the class of 1933. She was a member of the LaGrange College Board of Trustees, serving as an Alumni Trustee for the college and was named a fellow of LaGrange College. Mrs. Nixon was a member of the Quadrangle Society, and was a charter member and past president of the Friends of LaGrange College Library.
In 1996, the parlor of Hawkes Residence Hall of LaGrange College, where she resided as a student, was named the Winfred Nixon Parlor in her honor. During the ceremony, Dr. Walter Y. Murphy, president of LaGrange College said, “We are extremely pleased that LaGrange College can continue to honor Winifred, for she is such a grand, generous and caring person. We feel it is altogether worthwhile and appropriate to have something lasting in perpetuity to recognize the vastness and depth of her contributions to her alma mater.” Winfred recalled her days as a student – “It was here where I met girls with real values and goals in life and made lifelong friends. It was here where I gained self-confidence and the belief that I could accomplish my goals. It was here I learned I had an obligation to my church, my community and to other people.” Through the years, her special interest had been helping deserving students achieve their educational dreams at LaGrange College, through her generosity.
Mrs. Nixon’s accomplishments included establishing the Lovick S. Adams scholarship fund at Young Harris College, in memory of her brother. She was a Charter Member and Board Member of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra, a member of the Garden Club and Bridge Club. Mrs. Nixon also collected poems written by Katherine Glass, her classmate and former librarian at LaGrange College, and she published a book entitled “How Many Lilacs? And Other Poems.”
Mrs. Nixon was also involved in numerous civic and professional organizations over the years including; Kappa Delta Pi (president 1963-64), Delta Kappa Gamma; Phi Kappa Phi; Chattooga County Education Association (past president); Georgia Retired Teachers Association; Chattooga County Retired Teachers Association; Women’s Club and Music Club of Summerville; Coosa Country Club in Rome; Chattahoochee Valley Art Association (past president and director); Round Table Book Club; and LaGrange Woman’s Club (Chaplain). She also contributed to various charities and organizations throughout the years and opened her home to many distinguished members of Congress, as they were visiting in LaGrange.
Mrs. Nixon lived in Summerville from 1948-1984, and was a former member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church. At Summerville Presbyterian, she served as an Elder, Trustee, Sunday School teacher, Chairman of Education, Circle Chairman, Assistant Organist, Sunday School Pianist, and Chairman of Mission Work for Women of the Church. She was a member of the committee on Church Extension and Evangelism for the Cherokee Presbytery Committee. Since 1984, Mrs. Nixon lived in LaGrange and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, member of the Thursday Luncheon Club, and a member of the Circle of the United Methodist Church. “Miss Winnie” always found the goodness in people and never had negative responses concerning people. She had nothing bad to say about anyone who crossed her path in life.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Vance Pitts Jr. and Jane D. Pitts, LaGrange; stepdaughters, Marie Nixon Winslow, Winter Springs, Fla., and Janet Nixon Freeman, Fullerton; step-grandchildren, Leslie Suzanne Dunn, Columbus, and James Richard Dunn, LaGrange; sister, Catherine A. Lombardo, Damascus, Md.; brothers, Clarence Ernest Adams Jr., Gainesville, Fla., James Stephens Adams, Hartwell, Thomas Marvin Adams, Gibson, and Edmund Ivan Adams, Sparta, N.C.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 17,at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange with the Rev. Helen Freeman Henry officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 21, at 1 p.m., in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clinton, S.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to her beloved LaGrange College (Attention: Office of Development, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA 30240) in her memory.
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240 was in charge of arrangements.
Born August 17, 1912, in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Adams and Tula Ethyl Smith Adams of Danielsville. Mrs. Nixon was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Vance Pitts Sr. of Summerville; and her second husband, Otis F. Nixon of LaGrange; sisters, Maude Adams White of Davis and Aurelia Adams Howland of Austell; and a brother, Lovick S. Adams, Alexandria, La.
“Miss Winnie” as she was affectionately known, received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from LaGrange College in 1933,with a double major in Bible Studies and English. She also received her Master’s of Education degree from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1962. Later, she received her 6th year Specialist in Education certificate in 1971, also from the University of Georgia. She retired from Lafayette High School, Lafayette, in 1977, where she had worked as a guidance counselor. Mrs. Nixon was a member of the Georgia Education Association, National Education Association, and the Georgia Association of School Counselors. She always had a passion and conviction for education, particularly helping students achieve their dreams.
Mrs. Nixon was active at LaGrange College throughout her lifetime and had many accomplishments including the Y.W.C.A., where she served as secretary, vice president, and president between 1929 and 1933; president of her junior class (1931-1932); May Queen (1933); a member of Inter-Sorority Council; and the LaGrange College Student Government Council. She was also a member of the English Club, Latin Club, and the Philomathian Club. The Citizenship Award was presented to her at commencement ceremonies in May of 1933.
She also wrote the Senior Class Prophecy for the 1922 Quadrangle yearbook. She was a member of the Alumni Association and served as a member of the Alumni Council. For many years, Mrs. Nixon served as the class coordinator for the class of 1933. She was a member of the LaGrange College Board of Trustees, serving as an Alumni Trustee for the college and was named a fellow of LaGrange College. Mrs. Nixon was a member of the Quadrangle Society, and was a charter member and past president of the Friends of LaGrange College Library.
In 1996, the parlor of Hawkes Residence Hall of LaGrange College, where she resided as a student, was named the Winfred Nixon Parlor in her honor. During the ceremony, Dr. Walter Y. Murphy, president of LaGrange College said, “We are extremely pleased that LaGrange College can continue to honor Winifred, for she is such a grand, generous and caring person. We feel it is altogether worthwhile and appropriate to have something lasting in perpetuity to recognize the vastness and depth of her contributions to her alma mater.” Winfred recalled her days as a student – “It was here where I met girls with real values and goals in life and made lifelong friends. It was here where I gained self-confidence and the belief that I could accomplish my goals. It was here I learned I had an obligation to my church, my community and to other people.” Through the years, her special interest had been helping deserving students achieve their educational dreams at LaGrange College, through her generosity.
Mrs. Nixon’s accomplishments included establishing the Lovick S. Adams scholarship fund at Young Harris College, in memory of her brother. She was a Charter Member and Board Member of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra, a member of the Garden Club and Bridge Club. Mrs. Nixon also collected poems written by Katherine Glass, her classmate and former librarian at LaGrange College, and she published a book entitled “How Many Lilacs? And Other Poems.”
Mrs. Nixon was also involved in numerous civic and professional organizations over the years including; Kappa Delta Pi (president 1963-64), Delta Kappa Gamma; Phi Kappa Phi; Chattooga County Education Association (past president); Georgia Retired Teachers Association; Chattooga County Retired Teachers Association; Women’s Club and Music Club of Summerville; Coosa Country Club in Rome; Chattahoochee Valley Art Association (past president and director); Round Table Book Club; and LaGrange Woman’s Club (Chaplain). She also contributed to various charities and organizations throughout the years and opened her home to many distinguished members of Congress, as they were visiting in LaGrange.
Mrs. Nixon lived in Summerville from 1948-1984, and was a former member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church. At Summerville Presbyterian, she served as an Elder, Trustee, Sunday School teacher, Chairman of Education, Circle Chairman, Assistant Organist, Sunday School Pianist, and Chairman of Mission Work for Women of the Church. She was a member of the committee on Church Extension and Evangelism for the Cherokee Presbytery Committee. Since 1984, Mrs. Nixon lived in LaGrange and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, member of the Thursday Luncheon Club, and a member of the Circle of the United Methodist Church. “Miss Winnie” always found the goodness in people and never had negative responses concerning people. She had nothing bad to say about anyone who crossed her path in life.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Vance Pitts Jr. and Jane D. Pitts, LaGrange; stepdaughters, Marie Nixon Winslow, Winter Springs, Fla., and Janet Nixon Freeman, Fullerton; step-grandchildren, Leslie Suzanne Dunn, Columbus, and James Richard Dunn, LaGrange; sister, Catherine A. Lombardo, Damascus, Md.; brothers, Clarence Ernest Adams Jr., Gainesville, Fla., James Stephens Adams, Hartwell, Thomas Marvin Adams, Gibson, and Edmund Ivan Adams, Sparta, N.C.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 17,at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange with the Rev. Helen Freeman Henry officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 21, at 1 p.m., in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Clinton, S.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to her beloved LaGrange College (Attention: Office of Development, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA 30240) in her memory.
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240 was in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Pridgen
COMER: Nancy Irene Cross Pridgen, 62, met Jesus and began her dance on streets of gold Friday, December 18, 2009, following a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Born January 30, 1947, she was the daughter of Walter and Ruby Cross of Phenix City, Ala.
Nancy and Jimmy moved to this area in 1972 where they began the first of their many business "adventures." Yes, it's true behind every good man there's a GREAT Woman. For 37 years, Nancy's southern charm, genteel spirit and entrepreneurial tenacity was witnessed by many as she worked side by side with Jimmy.
Nancy's life was characterized by many acts of kindness through the many organizations she served with - the Comer Lions Club, Christian Women's Club of Athens, church pianist, Sunday School teacher, Children's Ministry Volunteer, the Gideons, the Emmaus Walk, and the Loran Smith Cancer Center. Closest to her heart was pouring out her life to minister to others.
Simply put....She was the most GODLY, incredible, amazing woman you could ever meet. All who knew her loved her deeply. Words fall short to describe the Generational Impact she had as a Godly wife while passing on a Godly heritage to her seven Grandkids, all her nieces, nephews, and everyone who knew her. She could cook like nobody's business. Her fried chicken was the BEST on the planet. She was a Rockin GRANNIE! She dressed way cooler than most of us. She was like Ruth, Esther, and the Proverbs 31, Noble and Beautiful Woman all rolled into one. If you knew her the last four years of her life, you quickly discovered she's TOUGHER than ANYONE you've ever met; AND, she STAYED married to her only husband for 45 years - a rare feat in today's crazy culture. To know her was to love her.
Most importantly, Nancy would want you to know she loved Jesus more than anything. It is hard to imagine Heaven being any greater place than it has always been but you have to believe that the streets are shining even MORE brilliantly now, and the glow of the hosts of angels is just a bit brighter!
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jimmy Eugene Pridgen, Sr., Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jim Carpenter; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Sonja Pridgen, Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Joan Cross, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Rodney Odom, Richland; seven AMAZING grandchildren - Cassidy, Jayson, Hunter, and Cheyenne Pridgen and MacLean, Micah, and Mackenzie Carpenter; - and 14 nieces and nephews whom she ADORED.
A celebration of her life led by Vernon Brady, Jack Stahl, Pastor Lee Singley, and Pastor Jim Carpenter will be held at 2 p.m., Monday December 21 at Compass Church's Athens Campus on Hwy. 29 next to Athens Tech (525 Calhoun Drive, Athens, GA). Friends will be welcomed at the church from 12:15 - 1:30.
Flowers accepted and/or memorial donations to Compass Church (www.compasschurch.com) or the Loran Smith Cancer Center.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born January 30, 1947, she was the daughter of Walter and Ruby Cross of Phenix City, Ala.
Nancy and Jimmy moved to this area in 1972 where they began the first of their many business "adventures." Yes, it's true behind every good man there's a GREAT Woman. For 37 years, Nancy's southern charm, genteel spirit and entrepreneurial tenacity was witnessed by many as she worked side by side with Jimmy.
Nancy's life was characterized by many acts of kindness through the many organizations she served with - the Comer Lions Club, Christian Women's Club of Athens, church pianist, Sunday School teacher, Children's Ministry Volunteer, the Gideons, the Emmaus Walk, and the Loran Smith Cancer Center. Closest to her heart was pouring out her life to minister to others.
Simply put....She was the most GODLY, incredible, amazing woman you could ever meet. All who knew her loved her deeply. Words fall short to describe the Generational Impact she had as a Godly wife while passing on a Godly heritage to her seven Grandkids, all her nieces, nephews, and everyone who knew her. She could cook like nobody's business. Her fried chicken was the BEST on the planet. She was a Rockin GRANNIE! She dressed way cooler than most of us. She was like Ruth, Esther, and the Proverbs 31, Noble and Beautiful Woman all rolled into one. If you knew her the last four years of her life, you quickly discovered she's TOUGHER than ANYONE you've ever met; AND, she STAYED married to her only husband for 45 years - a rare feat in today's crazy culture. To know her was to love her.
Most importantly, Nancy would want you to know she loved Jesus more than anything. It is hard to imagine Heaven being any greater place than it has always been but you have to believe that the streets are shining even MORE brilliantly now, and the glow of the hosts of angels is just a bit brighter!
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jimmy Eugene Pridgen, Sr., Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jim Carpenter; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Sonja Pridgen, Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Joan Cross, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Rodney Odom, Richland; seven AMAZING grandchildren - Cassidy, Jayson, Hunter, and Cheyenne Pridgen and MacLean, Micah, and Mackenzie Carpenter; - and 14 nieces and nephews whom she ADORED.
A celebration of her life led by Vernon Brady, Jack Stahl, Pastor Lee Singley, and Pastor Jim Carpenter will be held at 2 p.m., Monday December 21 at Compass Church's Athens Campus on Hwy. 29 next to Athens Tech (525 Calhoun Drive, Athens, GA). Friends will be welcomed at the church from 12:15 - 1:30.
Flowers accepted and/or memorial donations to Compass Church (www.compasschurch.com) or the Loran Smith Cancer Center.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Greg Argo
DANIELSVILLE – Gregory Thomas Argo, 33, died Thursday, December 17, 2009.
Born in Clarke County on November 30, 1976, he was the son of Billy and Beverly Bridges Argo of Danielsville. He had worked in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Argo was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred Bridges and Irene Argo.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Clint Argo, Danielsville; grandparents, Annie Vic Bridges, Danielsville, Ed Argo, Canon; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Talmadge Ethridge, George Lovley and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bluestone Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, December 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County on November 30, 1976, he was the son of Billy and Beverly Bridges Argo of Danielsville. He had worked in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Argo was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred Bridges and Irene Argo.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Clint Argo, Danielsville; grandparents, Annie Vic Bridges, Danielsville, Ed Argo, Canon; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Talmadge Ethridge, George Lovley and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bluestone Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, December 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Payne
COLBERT – Larry Payne, 62, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
A native of Hall County, he was the son of Eva Bagwell Gable and the late Ralph Payne. He was the owner and operator of Autos Unlimited in Colbert.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Jimmy Payne; daughter, Callie Payne; sisters, Jean Madden and Carol Tankersley; brothers, Wayne “Cutter” Tankersley, Bobby Tankersley; and companion, Serena Baugh.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Shelton and Bobby Cutter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, prior to the service. Burial will be in Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin, Jose, Thomas, David, Chris and Rudy.
A special thanks to VA Hospital Downtown, Augusta, GA, Dr. Nayak with VA Hospital and Vista Care Hospice of Athens.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hall County, he was the son of Eva Bagwell Gable and the late Ralph Payne. He was the owner and operator of Autos Unlimited in Colbert.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Jimmy Payne; daughter, Callie Payne; sisters, Jean Madden and Carol Tankersley; brothers, Wayne “Cutter” Tankersley, Bobby Tankersley; and companion, Serena Baugh.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Shelton and Bobby Cutter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, prior to the service. Burial will be in Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin, Jose, Thomas, David, Chris and Rudy.
A special thanks to VA Hospital Downtown, Augusta, GA, Dr. Nayak with VA Hospital and Vista Care Hospice of Athens.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Dessie Rea Coile
COMER – Dessie Rea Chambers Coile, 90, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce.
Born in Franklin County on August 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Lou Vinnie Fowler Chambers. She was a seamstress having worked with Comer Manufacturing and was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Coile was preceded in death by her husband, James Tarl Coile Sr.
Survivors include a son, James T. Coile Jr., Comer; daughter, Linda Phillips, Comer; brothers, Sidney Chambers, Royston, and James Chambers, Comer; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on August 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Lou Vinnie Fowler Chambers. She was a seamstress having worked with Comer Manufacturing and was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Coile was preceded in death by her husband, James Tarl Coile Sr.
Survivors include a son, James T. Coile Jr., Comer; daughter, Linda Phillips, Comer; brothers, Sidney Chambers, Royston, and James Chambers, Comer; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
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