PENDERGRASS – James William Perdue, 46, died Sunday, February 7, 2010.
Born on August 12, 1963, in Commerce, he was the son of John Perdue Jr. and Alice Ferguson Perdue of Pendergrass. He was disabled and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Terry Rainwater, Macon; brother, Dennis Perdue, Pendergrass; nephew, Scott Rainwater, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from February 2010
Ann Foster
STATHAM – Ann L. Foster, 68, died Monday, February 8, 2010.
Born in Bogart she was the daughter of the late Clarence Lamar and Louise Gunter Luke. She was retired from H & H Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Lamar Luke Jr.
Survivors include her companion, William Temple, Franklin Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Andy Aaron, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Carrie Foster, Statham, Todd Foster, Statham, and companion, Candy Sorrow; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Webb, Winder, and Connie Booth, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Bogart she was the daughter of the late Clarence Lamar and Louise Gunter Luke. She was retired from H & H Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Lamar Luke Jr.
Survivors include her companion, William Temple, Franklin Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Andy Aaron, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Carrie Foster, Statham, Todd Foster, Statham, and companion, Candy Sorrow; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Webb, Winder, and Connie Booth, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Hymer
COLBERT – Phyllis Jean Hymer, 74, died Sunday, February 7, 2010.
A native of Owen County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Violet Donaldson Hancock. Mrs. Hymer was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Abe” Delane Hymer; children, Marleana Hymer and Larry Hymer; sisters, Janice Lyons and Myra Fridley; and a brother, Robert Hancock.
She worked with her husband in their construction and masonry business, was a homemaker and a chef at Southern Cross Restaurant. She was a member of various organizations including the Red Hat Society, Cooking Club, Arbor Day Society, Garden Club, Sassy Sisterhood of Colbert and the Magnolia Belles of Danielsville.
Survivors include eight children, Danny (Susan) Kelley, Joey (April) Kelley, Connie (Lynn) Hassell, Carol (Gary) Bergman, Jimmy Hymer, Ginger Becklehimer, Cindy Thompson, and Elaine Hymer; sister, Roberta Ball; brothers, Arthur Hancock, Terry Hancock, Steve Hancock and Mike Hancock; 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; pet, Molly; special pen pal, Joyce Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, at 10 a.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Fuzzy Lakes officiating. Burial will be in the Madison City Cemetery in Madison. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Madison County Relay for Life.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Owen County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Violet Donaldson Hancock. Mrs. Hymer was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Abe” Delane Hymer; children, Marleana Hymer and Larry Hymer; sisters, Janice Lyons and Myra Fridley; and a brother, Robert Hancock.
She worked with her husband in their construction and masonry business, was a homemaker and a chef at Southern Cross Restaurant. She was a member of various organizations including the Red Hat Society, Cooking Club, Arbor Day Society, Garden Club, Sassy Sisterhood of Colbert and the Magnolia Belles of Danielsville.
Survivors include eight children, Danny (Susan) Kelley, Joey (April) Kelley, Connie (Lynn) Hassell, Carol (Gary) Bergman, Jimmy Hymer, Ginger Becklehimer, Cindy Thompson, and Elaine Hymer; sister, Roberta Ball; brothers, Arthur Hancock, Terry Hancock, Steve Hancock and Mike Hancock; 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; pet, Molly; special pen pal, Joyce Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, at 10 a.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Fuzzy Lakes officiating. Burial will be in the Madison City Cemetery in Madison. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Madison County Relay for Life.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Lewallen
BALDWIN – Roy Lewallen, 52, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born on January 11, 1958, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Ralph Kenley and Liza Mae Payne Lewallen. He was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Lewallen, Milton Lewallen and Edward Lewallen.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Barrett Lewallen, Baldwin; daughter, Haley Lewallen, Baldwin; sisters, Carol Wood, Commerce, Lenora Simmons, Delois Poole, Diane Poole, all of Baldwin, Nancy Simmons and Kathy Sheridan, both of Alto; and brothers, Tommy Lewallen, Maysville, Terry Lewallen, Cornelia, Ralph Lewallen Jr. and Mark Lewallen, both of Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6, in the chapel of Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. James Harvey and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Roy Lewallen Memorial Fund, c/o Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 11, 1958, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Ralph Kenley and Liza Mae Payne Lewallen. He was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Lewallen, Milton Lewallen and Edward Lewallen.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Barrett Lewallen, Baldwin; daughter, Haley Lewallen, Baldwin; sisters, Carol Wood, Commerce, Lenora Simmons, Delois Poole, Diane Poole, all of Baldwin, Nancy Simmons and Kathy Sheridan, both of Alto; and brothers, Tommy Lewallen, Maysville, Terry Lewallen, Cornelia, Ralph Lewallen Jr. and Mark Lewallen, both of Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6, in the chapel of Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. James Harvey and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Roy Lewallen Memorial Fund, c/o Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Vallie Mae Fitzpatrick
ATHENS – Vallie Mae Fitzpatrick, 93, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Russell Jewell and Mary Lee Gailey Anglin. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church and was retired from New Way Cleaners. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newton Fitzpatrick.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Carithers, Athens; sister, Alelia Baird, Jefferson; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 2 p.m., at the Center United Methodist Church with the Revs. Richard Cathey and Walter Coley officiating. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Center United Methodist Church, 496 Old Commerce Rd. Ext., Athens, GA 30607.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Russell Jewell and Mary Lee Gailey Anglin. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church and was retired from New Way Cleaners. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newton Fitzpatrick.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Carithers, Athens; sister, Alelia Baird, Jefferson; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 2 p.m., at the Center United Methodist Church with the Revs. Richard Cathey and Walter Coley officiating. Burial will be in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Center United Methodist Church, 496 Old Commerce Rd. Ext., Athens, GA 30607.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Winnie’ Fields
ILA – Evie Lee “Winnie” Fields, 62, died Friday, February 5, 2010, at her residence.
Born on July 12, 1947, she was the daughter of Helen V. Simmons of Madison County and the late Willard B. Simmons. She was a homemaker who lived to take care of others and loved by all who knew her, loved ones states.
She was the birth mother of three, Waymon B. Fields (Rebecca), Lexington, the late Wendy C. Fields and the late Timothy D. Fields; the mother in life to three more, nephew, James P. Farr (Diana), raised as her own, granddaughter, Ashley Wingate, Atlanta, and great-granddaughter, Dadrianna Bennett, who affectionately called her “Nanna;” another granddaughter, Kimberly Holland, Lexington; sister, Patsy Woodall; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ila Cemetery in Ila. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. After the committal service, the family will receive friends at 264 Westbrook St., Ila.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 12, 1947, she was the daughter of Helen V. Simmons of Madison County and the late Willard B. Simmons. She was a homemaker who lived to take care of others and loved by all who knew her, loved ones states.
She was the birth mother of three, Waymon B. Fields (Rebecca), Lexington, the late Wendy C. Fields and the late Timothy D. Fields; the mother in life to three more, nephew, James P. Farr (Diana), raised as her own, granddaughter, Ashley Wingate, Atlanta, and great-granddaughter, Dadrianna Bennett, who affectionately called her “Nanna;” another granddaughter, Kimberly Holland, Lexington; sister, Patsy Woodall; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ila Cemetery in Ila. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. After the committal service, the family will receive friends at 264 Westbrook St., Ila.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Deborah Jones
BETHLEHEM – Deborah Jones, 58, died Thursday, February 4, 2010.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Bobye Martin Silvery, Bethlehem and the late William Barclay. She was owner/operator of Taste of Glass in Bethlehem and was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Larry Jones, Bethlehem; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and John Baughman, Winder; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Marty Barclay and James and Brenda Jones, all of Bethlehem; sisters, Vickie Taylor, Dublin, and Cindy Gregg, Athens; grandchildren, Trey Gaines and Ashton Butler; and great-grandchild, Krystal Gaines.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6, at 3 p.m., in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, February 5, from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Bobye Martin Silvery, Bethlehem and the late William Barclay. She was owner/operator of Taste of Glass in Bethlehem and was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Larry Jones, Bethlehem; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and John Baughman, Winder; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Marty Barclay and James and Brenda Jones, all of Bethlehem; sisters, Vickie Taylor, Dublin, and Cindy Gregg, Athens; grandchildren, Trey Gaines and Ashton Butler; and great-grandchild, Krystal Gaines.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6, at 3 p.m., in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, February 5, from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lacey Pruitt
HOMER – Lacey Lee Pruitt, 29 died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Diane Cotton Pruitt, Homer, and James Pruitt, Danielsville. He was a 1999 graduate of Banks County High School. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morgan and Grace Cotton and J.W. Pruitt.
Survivors along with his parents include a brother and sister-in-law, Curt and Susan Pruitt, Homer; a sister, Rhonda Pruitt, Homer; niece, Chelsea Pruitt, Homer; and grandmother, Virginia Pruitt, Homer.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. James Harvey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. View Baptist Church cemetery, Baldwin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 6 from 7-9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Diane Cotton Pruitt, Homer, and James Pruitt, Danielsville. He was a 1999 graduate of Banks County High School. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morgan and Grace Cotton and J.W. Pruitt.
Survivors along with his parents include a brother and sister-in-law, Curt and Susan Pruitt, Homer; a sister, Rhonda Pruitt, Homer; niece, Chelsea Pruitt, Homer; and grandmother, Virginia Pruitt, Homer.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. James Harvey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. View Baptist Church cemetery, Baldwin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 6 from 7-9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Milton Nix
COMMERCE – Milton Estes Nix Sr., 88, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born on September 13, 1921 in Apple Valley, he was the son of the late Dilmus Herbert and Lillian Maley Nix and was educated at Commerce High School. After retirement as vice-president and general manager of A.D. Bolton Chevrolet, he directed the renovation of the Commerce Civic Center and served as its general manager. He was a member for 82 years of the Commerce First United Methodist Church, where he was trustee chairman for 17 years, sang in the choir, a member of the Methodist Men’s S.S. Class and was also a Kiwanis Club member and served with the Commerce Fire Department for 20 years. Mr. Nix was a WWII veteran having served with the United States Navy in the Pacific. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Hal and Herbert Jr.; and a sister, Ruth Nix Crews.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Edith Bolton Nix; sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph (Eutelle) Nix, Apple Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Milton Nix Jr. (Buddy) and Mackie Nix, Conyers; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Nix and Jim Goodroe, Spartanburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Milton Nix III (Tony), Kennesaw, Natalie Nix Mitchell and her husband, Russell, McKinney, Texas, Lt. Col. Robert Goodroe and his wife, Jill, El Paso, Texas, Dr. Randall Goodroe and his wife, Liz, Mrytle Beach, S.C. and Rev. Ryan Goodroe and his wife, Andrea, Hartsville, S.C.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m., at Commerce First United Methodist Church with David Bowen and Jim Goodroe officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Doug Bolton, Mike Bower, Randy Goodroe, Rob Goodroe, Russell Mitchell, Johnny Nix, Lamar Nix and Tony Nix will serve as pallbearers.
The family is grateful to the Vista Care Hospice Team and expresses special thanks to Laura Stopher and Kathleen Embrick.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 13, 1921 in Apple Valley, he was the son of the late Dilmus Herbert and Lillian Maley Nix and was educated at Commerce High School. After retirement as vice-president and general manager of A.D. Bolton Chevrolet, he directed the renovation of the Commerce Civic Center and served as its general manager. He was a member for 82 years of the Commerce First United Methodist Church, where he was trustee chairman for 17 years, sang in the choir, a member of the Methodist Men’s S.S. Class and was also a Kiwanis Club member and served with the Commerce Fire Department for 20 years. Mr. Nix was a WWII veteran having served with the United States Navy in the Pacific. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Hal and Herbert Jr.; and a sister, Ruth Nix Crews.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Edith Bolton Nix; sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph (Eutelle) Nix, Apple Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Milton Nix Jr. (Buddy) and Mackie Nix, Conyers; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Nix and Jim Goodroe, Spartanburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Milton Nix III (Tony), Kennesaw, Natalie Nix Mitchell and her husband, Russell, McKinney, Texas, Lt. Col. Robert Goodroe and his wife, Jill, El Paso, Texas, Dr. Randall Goodroe and his wife, Liz, Mrytle Beach, S.C. and Rev. Ryan Goodroe and his wife, Andrea, Hartsville, S.C.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7, at 2 p.m., at Commerce First United Methodist Church with David Bowen and Jim Goodroe officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Doug Bolton, Mike Bower, Randy Goodroe, Rob Goodroe, Russell Mitchell, Johnny Nix, Lamar Nix and Tony Nix will serve as pallbearers.
The family is grateful to the Vista Care Hospice Team and expresses special thanks to Laura Stopher and Kathleen Embrick.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
'Cissy' Ekard
CONYERS – Lottie “Cissy” Ekard, 79, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
A native of Hickory, N.C., Mrs. Ekard was retired from Grinnell Fire Protection. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very active in the Prime Timers Club and choir. She was a volunteer for the Conyers-Rockdale Council for the Arts, a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid reader and accomplished cook. She loved to travel and especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ekard was preceded in death by her husband, Loy W. Ekard Jr. who predeceased her in 2005.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Charlotte Ekard, Loganville, Jeff and Sally Ekard, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Greg Hix, Conyers; a brother, James P. Queen, Hickory, N.C.; grandchildren Wes and Jackie Ekard and Mary Ekard, Stephanie Hix, Robby and Janet Smith and Jessica Smith; great-grandchildren, Jay Ekard, Chase Ekard and Samuel Smith.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, at 1 p.m., at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Conyers with Pastors Mike and CeCe Nickolich officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the JOASH FUND, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2533 Stanton Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Scot Ward Funeral Services – Harry White Chapel, 1299 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012 770-483-7216 is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hickory, N.C., Mrs. Ekard was retired from Grinnell Fire Protection. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very active in the Prime Timers Club and choir. She was a volunteer for the Conyers-Rockdale Council for the Arts, a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid reader and accomplished cook. She loved to travel and especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ekard was preceded in death by her husband, Loy W. Ekard Jr. who predeceased her in 2005.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Charlotte Ekard, Loganville, Jeff and Sally Ekard, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Greg Hix, Conyers; a brother, James P. Queen, Hickory, N.C.; grandchildren Wes and Jackie Ekard and Mary Ekard, Stephanie Hix, Robby and Janet Smith and Jessica Smith; great-grandchildren, Jay Ekard, Chase Ekard and Samuel Smith.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, at 1 p.m., at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Conyers with Pastors Mike and CeCe Nickolich officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the JOASH FUND, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2533 Stanton Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Scot Ward Funeral Services – Harry White Chapel, 1299 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012 770-483-7216 is in charge of arrangements.
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