BRASELTON – Jason Howard Skelton, 36, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
Born in Commerce he worked in the construction industry and was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Holder Gaddis; and a brother, Andy Holder.
Survivors include his spouse, Angela Carlile, Braselton; son, Blake Skelton and daughter, Bella Skelton, both of Braselton; parents, Howard and Joan Skelton, Hoschton; sister, Jessica and Andy Bingham, Dry Pond; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Evelyn Holder, Hoschton, Jay Holder, Arcade, Todd and Angie Holder, Jefferson, Phil and Diane Holder, Braselton; brother, Harold Bruce, Dry Pond; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating. Burial will be in the Skelton Family Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from January 2010
Catherine Price
COMMERCE – Catherine Ray Price, 87, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Ellis Sellers Ray. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Price.
Survivors include a sister, Emma Virginia Ray Lankford, Douglasville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Ellis Sellers Ray. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Price.
Survivors include a sister, Emma Virginia Ray Lankford, Douglasville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Gene Martin
LULA – Gene Edison Martin, 70, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born on March 27, 1939, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Dee and Cynthia Haynes Martin. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, William D. Martin; and sisters, Betty Jo Langley and Maxine Marie Moss.
Survivors include his companion, Ruth Downey, Lula; sister, Annette M. Beck, Hoschton; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Tony and Hazel Martin, Cleveland, and Kenneth Phillip and Shirley Martin; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 23, at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 27, 1939, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Dee and Cynthia Haynes Martin. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, William D. Martin; and sisters, Betty Jo Langley and Maxine Marie Moss.
Survivors include his companion, Ruth Downey, Lula; sister, Annette M. Beck, Hoschton; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Tony and Hazel Martin, Cleveland, and Kenneth Phillip and Shirley Martin; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 23, at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Allen Love
MAYSVILLE – Roger Allen Love, 65, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late James and Rennie Westbrook Love. He was a retired poultry farmer, member of the Wilson United Methodist Church and a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Cagle Love, Maysville; a son, Mark Love, Maysville; stepdaughter, Alice Meeks, Maysville; brothers, Bennie Love and Kemp Love, both of Jefferson; grandchildren, Holly Meeks, Heather Meeks, Jordan Ladd, Jewellee Love and Jay Bruster Love.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, at 10 a.m. from the Wilson United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kelly Hannon and Randy Gable officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1353 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late James and Rennie Westbrook Love. He was a retired poultry farmer, member of the Wilson United Methodist Church and a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Cagle Love, Maysville; a son, Mark Love, Maysville; stepdaughter, Alice Meeks, Maysville; brothers, Bennie Love and Kemp Love, both of Jefferson; grandchildren, Holly Meeks, Heather Meeks, Jordan Ladd, Jewellee Love and Jay Bruster Love.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, at 10 a.m. from the Wilson United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kelly Hannon and Randy Gable officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1353 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Boyce Brady
BALDWIN – Boyce Brady, 89, of the Damascus Church Community, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on September 6, 1920, in Banks County, the son of the late Will and Nancy Kelley Brady. Mr. Brady was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Sue Bennett Brady and Marsha Sears Brady; a son, Everage Brady; grandchild and a great-grandchild; brothers, Otha, Owen and Boyd Brady; and sisters, Ola Ausburn, Violet Westbrooks, Mary Hays and Florine Thompson. He was a member and deacon of the Damascus Baptist Church and was retired as a supervisor from Robinson Furniture and Toccoa Manufacturing with 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, having served his country bravely and received the Purple Heart Medal for Valor.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and James Palmer, Toccoa; sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Olivia Brady, Eastanollee, Kenneth and Dianne Brady, Gillsville, Edward Brady, Baldwin; stepson and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Carla Roberts, Baldwin; sister, Lillie Mae Pitts, Mt. Airy; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Harold Ledford and Gene Todd officiating. Burial will be in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Rogers officiating at the graveside. Full military honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 28, from 2 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ronnie Blalock, 4590 Hwy. 63, Carnesville, GA 30521.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on September 6, 1920, in Banks County, the son of the late Will and Nancy Kelley Brady. Mr. Brady was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Sue Bennett Brady and Marsha Sears Brady; a son, Everage Brady; grandchild and a great-grandchild; brothers, Otha, Owen and Boyd Brady; and sisters, Ola Ausburn, Violet Westbrooks, Mary Hays and Florine Thompson. He was a member and deacon of the Damascus Baptist Church and was retired as a supervisor from Robinson Furniture and Toccoa Manufacturing with 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, having served his country bravely and received the Purple Heart Medal for Valor.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and James Palmer, Toccoa; sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Olivia Brady, Eastanollee, Kenneth and Dianne Brady, Gillsville, Edward Brady, Baldwin; stepson and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Carla Roberts, Baldwin; sister, Lillie Mae Pitts, Mt. Airy; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m., from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Harold Ledford and Gene Todd officiating. Burial will be in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Rogers officiating at the graveside. Full military honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 28, from 2 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ronnie Blalock, 4590 Hwy. 63, Carnesville, GA 30521.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Cook
ALTO – Robert C. Cook Sr., 87, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a short illness.
Born on August 31, 1922, he was the son of the late Clarence Neese and Lilly Christine Butler Cook. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, a member of the Currahee Mountain Good Sams RV Camping Group, and was a United States Navy Veteran, having proudly served his country during World War II, receiving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a very accomplished wood worker.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Patricia Gilmore Cook, Alto; daughter, Nancy Frazier, Elizabeth City, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C. “Rusty” Cook Jr. and Mary Cook, Poinciana, Fla., David and Marcia Cook, Lula; grandchildren, Clint Cook, Duluth, Lorrie Williams, Maryville, Ill., Jenny Parker, Troy, Ill., Lisa Frazier, Bergenfield, N.J., and Patricia Stone, Martinsburg, W. Va.; and six great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230, or the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 31, 1922, he was the son of the late Clarence Neese and Lilly Christine Butler Cook. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, a member of the Currahee Mountain Good Sams RV Camping Group, and was a United States Navy Veteran, having proudly served his country during World War II, receiving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a very accomplished wood worker.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Patricia Gilmore Cook, Alto; daughter, Nancy Frazier, Elizabeth City, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C. “Rusty” Cook Jr. and Mary Cook, Poinciana, Fla., David and Marcia Cook, Lula; grandchildren, Clint Cook, Duluth, Lorrie Williams, Maryville, Ill., Jenny Parker, Troy, Ill., Lisa Frazier, Bergenfield, N.J., and Patricia Stone, Martinsburg, W. Va.; and six great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230, or the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Tanksley
ATHENS – Helen Nelms Tanksley, 75, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area she was employed at the Athens Banner Herald for many years.
Survivors include a son, Chuck Williams; sister, Joan (Bob) Whitehead; brothers, Jimmy (Martha) Nelms and Johnny (Sarah) Nelms; grandson, Christopher Williams; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Williams and Leah McCoy.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 28, with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area she was employed at the Athens Banner Herald for many years.
Survivors include a son, Chuck Williams; sister, Joan (Bob) Whitehead; brothers, Jimmy (Martha) Nelms and Johnny (Sarah) Nelms; grandson, Christopher Williams; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Williams and Leah McCoy.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 28, with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Scott Bridges
WINDER - Scott M. Bridges, 54, died on Thursday, January 21, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bridges Sr. of Gainesville. He was a former co-owner of the Bridges and Blalock Construction Company and was a master craftsman. He was currently employed by the Advantage Healthcare System. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by brothers, James P. Bridges and Dr. Robert E. (Ned) Bridges Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a son, David; a sister, Kathy Huie, Calhoun; and brother, Lee, Doraville.
A celebration of his life was held on January 31 at the Sanford Community Center in Hull.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Higher Educational Fund, Path2College, P.O. Box 105307, Atlanta, GA 30348-5307 for David Scott
Bridges.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bridges Sr. of Gainesville. He was a former co-owner of the Bridges and Blalock Construction Company and was a master craftsman. He was currently employed by the Advantage Healthcare System. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by brothers, James P. Bridges and Dr. Robert E. (Ned) Bridges Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a son, David; a sister, Kathy Huie, Calhoun; and brother, Lee, Doraville.
A celebration of his life was held on January 31 at the Sanford Community Center in Hull.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Higher Educational Fund, Path2College, P.O. Box 105307, Atlanta, GA 30348-5307 for David Scott
Bridges.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
James Turner
LULA – James Richard Turner, 74, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born on June 11, 1935, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Claud L. and Rader Dodd Turner. He was a retired engineer from the Georgia Department of Transportation and attended the Lula Worship Center. He was very active in his community and was former president and a founding member of the Lula Area Betterment Association. He was an avid gardener and fisherman, and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by brothers, Lester Turner, Clyde Turner and Benny Turner; and sisters, Imogene Lewallen, Altheda Davis and Joyce Burke.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Merle Turner, Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and David Bowen, Clermont, Karen and Brad Raper, Lula; sister, Margie Nell Colbert, Gainesville; brother, Roy Turner, Lula; grandchildren, Charles Bowen and his wife, Amanda, Lula, Melissa Bowen, Clermont, James Raper and Lauren Raper, Lula; and great-grandchildren, Rebecca Bowen and Garrison Bowen, both of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, at 4 p.m. from Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Bobby Griffin and Jacob Armour officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 11, 1935, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Claud L. and Rader Dodd Turner. He was a retired engineer from the Georgia Department of Transportation and attended the Lula Worship Center. He was very active in his community and was former president and a founding member of the Lula Area Betterment Association. He was an avid gardener and fisherman, and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by brothers, Lester Turner, Clyde Turner and Benny Turner; and sisters, Imogene Lewallen, Altheda Davis and Joyce Burke.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Merle Turner, Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and David Bowen, Clermont, Karen and Brad Raper, Lula; sister, Margie Nell Colbert, Gainesville; brother, Roy Turner, Lula; grandchildren, Charles Bowen and his wife, Amanda, Lula, Melissa Bowen, Clermont, James Raper and Lauren Raper, Lula; and great-grandchildren, Rebecca Bowen and Garrison Bowen, both of Lula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, at 4 p.m. from Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Bobby Griffin and Jacob Armour officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Lee Toney
COMMERCE – Lee Toney, 62, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Oma Lee and Ophelia Miller Toney. He was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and was a United States Marine Veteran of Vietnam. He was employed as a crew foreman with Nichols Disinfectant Services.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Nichols, Commerce; son, Josh Toney, Commerce; sister, Faye Griffin, Jefferson; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin McCook officiating. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Oma Lee and Ophelia Miller Toney. He was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and was a United States Marine Veteran of Vietnam. He was employed as a crew foreman with Nichols Disinfectant Services.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Nichols, Commerce; son, Josh Toney, Commerce; sister, Faye Griffin, Jefferson; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin McCook officiating. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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