COMMERCE – Jean W. Tanner, 77, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Vade and Maudie Means Watkins. She was of the Baptist denomination and was retired from Alltel.
Survivors include her husband, Luther Payton Tanner, Commerce; daughters, Debbie Phagan, Nicholson, Shelia Minish, Commerce, and Gay Dowdy, Homer; sons, Jeff Tanner and Tracy Tanner, both of Commerce; sister, Mildred Barnett, Nell Morgan and Ellen Parker, all of Commerce; brother, Charles Watkins, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 10, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Phillips and Mr. Ray Chester officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Entries from January 2010
Etta Wiley
CORNELIA – Etta Lynette Wright Wiley, 76, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at her residence following a sudden illness.
Born in Banks County on May 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Newton and Mary Etta Ivie Wright. She was employed as an operator at Freudenberg NOK for 17 years and was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by an infant sister; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Nix Wright.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Hank Williams, Alto; brother, Ralph Wright, Cornelia; grandchildren and spouses, Eston and Jessica Willis and Lloyd and Jessica Willis; great-grandchildren, William David Willis, Sawyer Allen Willis and Kaitlyn Gary.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Dale officiating. Burial will be in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on May 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Newton and Mary Etta Ivie Wright. She was employed as an operator at Freudenberg NOK for 17 years and was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by an infant sister; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Nix Wright.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Hank Williams, Alto; brother, Ralph Wright, Cornelia; grandchildren and spouses, Eston and Jessica Willis and Lloyd and Jessica Willis; great-grandchildren, William David Willis, Sawyer Allen Willis and Kaitlyn Gary.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Dale officiating. Burial will be in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Charles Payne
HOSCHTON – Rev. Charles W. Payne, 70, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Born on January 17, 1939, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late N.C. Payne and Allene Payne. He was retired from the Clorox Company after 27 years of service. Rev. Payne was a member of The Peoples Baptist Church in Jefferson and he was pastor of the following churches during his ministry: True Way Baptist Church, Open Doors Baptist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church and Holly Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by sisters, Sarah Payne and Imogene Waits.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nonnie Sue Higgins Payne, Hoschton; a daughter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and N.W. Stapler, Cumming, and Chechee and Thomas Garmon, Alpharetta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Marcie Payne, Jasper, the Rev. Jackie Payne and Kathryn Payne, Canton, and Ricky and Sandy Payne, Alpharetta; brother-in-law, J.C. Waits, Dawsonville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog “Chaz".
Homegoing services will be held Saturday, January 9, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, Wayne Knight and Jackie Payne officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 17, 1939, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late N.C. Payne and Allene Payne. He was retired from the Clorox Company after 27 years of service. Rev. Payne was a member of The Peoples Baptist Church in Jefferson and he was pastor of the following churches during his ministry: True Way Baptist Church, Open Doors Baptist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church and Holly Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by sisters, Sarah Payne and Imogene Waits.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nonnie Sue Higgins Payne, Hoschton; a daughter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and N.W. Stapler, Cumming, and Chechee and Thomas Garmon, Alpharetta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Marcie Payne, Jasper, the Rev. Jackie Payne and Kathryn Payne, Canton, and Ricky and Sandy Payne, Alpharetta; brother-in-law, J.C. Waits, Dawsonville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog “Chaz".
Homegoing services will be held Saturday, January 9, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, Wayne Knight and Jackie Payne officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, January 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Shaw
BRASELTON – Charles Elmo Shaw, 70, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Born in Williamsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. Creghton Hayes Shaw and Katie Ruth Roberts Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a veteran of the United States Army. He had many loves including the Lord, his family, music, playing guitar and traveling, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Lois Shaw, Braselton; daughters and sons-in-law, Cyndi and Charles Pinion and Meredith and Kevin Brown, all of Braselton, Wanda and Charles Perkins, Loganville; grandchildren, Amanda, Danielle, Jessica, Chadd, Crayton, Charlie, Chaz, Shaun, Ray and Gena; great-grandchildren, Myranda, Rusty, Luke and Dallas; a sister, Hazel Frazier, Mobile, Ala.; special best friend Donald Holcomb, Hoschton; and a host of beloved family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park South Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, January 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Williamsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. Creghton Hayes Shaw and Katie Ruth Roberts Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a veteran of the United States Army. He had many loves including the Lord, his family, music, playing guitar and traveling, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Lois Shaw, Braselton; daughters and sons-in-law, Cyndi and Charles Pinion and Meredith and Kevin Brown, all of Braselton, Wanda and Charles Perkins, Loganville; grandchildren, Amanda, Danielle, Jessica, Chadd, Crayton, Charlie, Chaz, Shaun, Ray and Gena; great-grandchildren, Myranda, Rusty, Luke and Dallas; a sister, Hazel Frazier, Mobile, Ala.; special best friend Donald Holcomb, Hoschton; and a host of beloved family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park South Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, January 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
James Wade
HOSCHTON - James Woodfin Wade, 73, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late O. H. and Irene Walls Wade. He was the retired manager of Purex Corporation Pool Supply Distributors and had resided in Barrow County for most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Turk Wade; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Shellie Wade, Winder; grandchildren, Jenna Wade Berryman and spouse, Matt, Kevin Wade, Brittany Richardson, and Cole Ellis Wade; great-grandchildren, Kaylle Grace, Addison, Olivia, Alexis and Hazen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 10, at 2:30 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jodie Hice officiating. Burial will be in the Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 9, at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late O. H. and Irene Walls Wade. He was the retired manager of Purex Corporation Pool Supply Distributors and had resided in Barrow County for most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Turk Wade; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Shellie Wade, Winder; grandchildren, Jenna Wade Berryman and spouse, Matt, Kevin Wade, Brittany Richardson, and Cole Ellis Wade; great-grandchildren, Kaylle Grace, Addison, Olivia, Alexis and Hazen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 10, at 2:30 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jodie Hice officiating. Burial will be in the Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 9, at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Danny Humphrey
WINDER – Danny Humphrey, 62, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Born on September 15, 1947, in Cumming, he was previously from Sugar Hill and was the son of the late Buster and Emma Humphrey. He was a 1965 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee and was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He was a building contractor and worked with his father, B.H. Humphrey Company for many years. He was the owner of D.D.R. Construction Company in Winder and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Humphrey.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kathy Humphrey, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Donny and Martine Humphrey, Winder; grandchildren, Kate Humphrey and Bryant Humphrey, both of Winder; brother, Donald Humphrey, Carnesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jackie Humphrey, Debra Caton and Patti and Jamie Velez, all of Buford, David and Linda Parker, Lawrenceville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Katherine Parker, Buford, aunt and uncles, Sally and Winton Johnson, and Grady Stancil, all of Buford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Pirkle and Joel Shadburn officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 7, from 12 noon until 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 15, 1947, in Cumming, he was previously from Sugar Hill and was the son of the late Buster and Emma Humphrey. He was a 1965 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee and was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He was a building contractor and worked with his father, B.H. Humphrey Company for many years. He was the owner of D.D.R. Construction Company in Winder and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Humphrey was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Humphrey.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kathy Humphrey, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Donny and Martine Humphrey, Winder; grandchildren, Kate Humphrey and Bryant Humphrey, both of Winder; brother, Donald Humphrey, Carnesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jackie Humphrey, Debra Caton and Patti and Jamie Velez, all of Buford, David and Linda Parker, Lawrenceville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Katherine Parker, Buford, aunt and uncles, Sally and Winton Johnson, and Grady Stancil, all of Buford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Pirkle and Joel Shadburn officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 7, from 12 noon until 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Garrett
COMER – Elizabeth Garrett, 63, died Monday, January 4, 2010.
Born in Greenwood, S.C. on April 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Winona Martin Williams. She was a bookkeeper having worked with Becky & B.W. Hutchins Mechanical. She worked part-time with Tim Graham Construction. She was an active member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James Garrett, Comer; a son, Jason Garrett, Carlton; daughter, Jean Crane, Danielsville; stepsister, Jeanette Glenn, Carlton; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, at 11 a.m., at the Oak Grove Baptist church with the Revs. Robert Garrett and James Creason officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Thursday morning. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Greenwood, S.C. on April 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Winona Martin Williams. She was a bookkeeper having worked with Becky & B.W. Hutchins Mechanical. She worked part-time with Tim Graham Construction. She was an active member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James Garrett, Comer; a son, Jason Garrett, Carlton; daughter, Jean Crane, Danielsville; stepsister, Jeanette Glenn, Carlton; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, at 11 a.m., at the Oak Grove Baptist church with the Revs. Robert Garrett and James Creason officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Thursday morning. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Terry Peppers
HOSCHTON – Terry Joe Peppers, 54, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010.
Born in Walton County, he was the son of Willie Joe and Betty Stowe Peppers of Monroe. He was a member of Phillips Drive Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a daughter, Samantha Peppers, Bethlehem; one grandchild, Greyson Robert Peppers; brother, Timothy Gene Peppers, Monroe; and a sister, Sandra Peppers Everett, Covington.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walton County, he was the son of Willie Joe and Betty Stowe Peppers of Monroe. He was a member of Phillips Drive Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a daughter, Samantha Peppers, Bethlehem; one grandchild, Greyson Robert Peppers; brother, Timothy Gene Peppers, Monroe; and a sister, Sandra Peppers Everett, Covington.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ellis Mae Howington
Ellis Mae Howington, 79, died Tuesday, January 5, 2009.
She was the widow of Robert Howington, and was a retiree of Russell Nursing Home where she served as a hairdresser. Mrs. Howington was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Jaillette.
Survivors include children, Charles Howington, Auburn, Cathy Bowen, Winder, and Diane Bush, Ward, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the widow of Robert Howington, and was a retiree of Russell Nursing Home where she served as a hairdresser. Mrs. Howington was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Jaillette.
Survivors include children, Charles Howington, Auburn, Cathy Bowen, Winder, and Diane Bush, Ward, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Scott Jordan
ROYSTON – Scott Gregory Jordan, 38, died Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Born in Royston on February 3, 1971, he was the son of Frances McGaha Jordan of Royston and the late Steve Gregory Jordan. He was a member of the Gateway Church in Carnesville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Conwell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour Thursday afternoon. The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Royston on February 3, 1971, he was the son of Frances McGaha Jordan of Royston and the late Steve Gregory Jordan. He was a member of the Gateway Church in Carnesville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Conwell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour Thursday afternoon. The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
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