ATHENS – Sara Dell Carter, 79, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Dellmar and Eddie Kelley Dillard. She was a lunchroom manager for Clarke County Board of Education and was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Carter.
Survivors include daughters, Diane Gilbert, Callahan, Fla., and Dreta Hayden, Nicholson; son, Dana Carter, Athens; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from March 2010
‘Bob’ Tiller
ELBERTON – Robert Lewis “Bob” Tiller, 74, of Spring Valley Healthcare Center, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 11, 1936, in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James Dorsey and Martha Grace Tiller. He was the owner/operator of Tiller Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Mr. Tiller was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lucille Tiller Lee.
Survivors include daughters, Debra Ramsey, Diana Leigh Turner and Robbie Ashley Tiller; a son, Robert Chase Tiller; and several other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 4 p.m., in Forest Hills Memorial Park with the Rev. Jack McVeigh officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 11, 1936, in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James Dorsey and Martha Grace Tiller. He was the owner/operator of Tiller Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Mr. Tiller was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lucille Tiller Lee.
Survivors include daughters, Debra Ramsey, Diana Leigh Turner and Robbie Ashley Tiller; a son, Robert Chase Tiller; and several other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 4 p.m., in Forest Hills Memorial Park with the Rev. Jack McVeigh officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Doster
JEFFERSON - Henry Homer Doster, 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
Born August 25, 1940, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late, Homer Lee and Norma Reynolds Doster.╩ He served many years as the Jackson County Tax Commissioner and was owner of Doster and Doster Builders. Mr. Doster was a member of Galilee Christian Church, and was a former member of the Pendergrass Volunteer Fire Department, the Jaycees and Lions Club; and served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sara Doster Seabolt and Foster Seabolt; nephew, Ronnie Seabolt.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Martin Doster, Jefferson; daughter, Tammy Doster Buffington and her fiancÄ Mack Walker of Jefferson; son, Darrell Lee Doster, Jefferson; his ╥other mother╙, Ruth Campfield, Hendersonville, N.C.; sister, Barbara Biddy, Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren: Brittany Buffington Truelove and her husband Taylor, Marty Lee Buffington and his wife Brittany; nieces, Julie Seabolt Sears, Diane Biddy Saia, Katherine Biddy Maguire; nephew, John Biddy; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating.╩ Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Galilee Christian Church,2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born August 25, 1940, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late, Homer Lee and Norma Reynolds Doster.╩ He served many years as the Jackson County Tax Commissioner and was owner of Doster and Doster Builders. Mr. Doster was a member of Galilee Christian Church, and was a former member of the Pendergrass Volunteer Fire Department, the Jaycees and Lions Club; and served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sara Doster Seabolt and Foster Seabolt; nephew, Ronnie Seabolt.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Martin Doster, Jefferson; daughter, Tammy Doster Buffington and her fiancÄ Mack Walker of Jefferson; son, Darrell Lee Doster, Jefferson; his ╥other mother╙, Ruth Campfield, Hendersonville, N.C.; sister, Barbara Biddy, Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren: Brittany Buffington Truelove and her husband Taylor, Marty Lee Buffington and his wife Brittany; nieces, Julie Seabolt Sears, Diane Biddy Saia, Katherine Biddy Maguire; nephew, John Biddy; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating.╩ Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Galilee Christian Church,2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Reuben Kelley
ELBERTON - Reuben Ben Kelley, 66, died on Monday, March 29, 2010, at the home of Scott and Melissa Smith.
Born on September 24, 1943, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Bunyan Monroe and Flora Essie Kelley. He was retired as a machinist with Wilson Electric. Mr. Kelley served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Hope Smith and Kimberly Denise Kelley; sons, Reuben Lee Kelley and Vincent Brian Kelley; stepdaughter, Melissa Smith; sister, Brenda Faye Damron; brother, Dewey Rose Kelley; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. The family is at the home, 286 Highland Drive, and will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Hicks Funeral Home.
Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangement.
Born on September 24, 1943, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Bunyan Monroe and Flora Essie Kelley. He was retired as a machinist with Wilson Electric. Mr. Kelley served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Hope Smith and Kimberly Denise Kelley; sons, Reuben Lee Kelley and Vincent Brian Kelley; stepdaughter, Melissa Smith; sister, Brenda Faye Damron; brother, Dewey Rose Kelley; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. The family is at the home, 286 Highland Drive, and will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Hicks Funeral Home.
Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangement.
‘Tom’ Compton
COMER – James T. “Tom” Compton, 76, died Monday, March 29, 2010, at his residence.
A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Neal A. and Jessie Lou Cooper Compton. He was the owner and operator of Tom Compton Trucking as a dump truck driver. Throughout his working career, he was a logger, bulldozer operator, an all around heavy machine operator and an airplane pilot. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Compton; brothers and sisters, Waco D. Compton, Hulda Mae Petty, Wayne Compton, Amanda Weart and Neal Compton Jr.
Survivors include children, James Thomas “Jimmy” Compton Jr., Comer, Mary Ann Reese, Hull, Robert F. Compton, Comer; former wife, Mary Compton Bielicki; friend and companion, Dorothy Bales; sisters, Charlotte Cooper Cozens, Clarksville, Betty Hartsville, Carrollton; grandchildren, James Henry Compton, Justin Whitehead, Bobby Compton, Asa Compton, Jesse Compton, Trey Compton, Gracie Strickland, Chizra Reese, Brock Compton, Wyatt Reese and Cody Compton; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m., from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Larry Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Neal A. and Jessie Lou Cooper Compton. He was the owner and operator of Tom Compton Trucking as a dump truck driver. Throughout his working career, he was a logger, bulldozer operator, an all around heavy machine operator and an airplane pilot. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Compton; brothers and sisters, Waco D. Compton, Hulda Mae Petty, Wayne Compton, Amanda Weart and Neal Compton Jr.
Survivors include children, James Thomas “Jimmy” Compton Jr., Comer, Mary Ann Reese, Hull, Robert F. Compton, Comer; former wife, Mary Compton Bielicki; friend and companion, Dorothy Bales; sisters, Charlotte Cooper Cozens, Clarksville, Betty Hartsville, Carrollton; grandchildren, James Henry Compton, Justin Whitehead, Bobby Compton, Asa Compton, Jesse Compton, Trey Compton, Gracie Strickland, Chizra Reese, Brock Compton, Wyatt Reese and Cody Compton; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m., from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Larry Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tom’ Compton
COMER – James T. “Tom” Compton, 76, died Monday, March 29, 2010, at his residence.
A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Neal A. and Jessie Lou Cooper Compton. He was the owner and operator of Tom Compton Trucking as a dump truck driver. Throughout his working career, he was a logger, bulldozer operator, an all around heavy machine operator and an airplane pilot. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Compton; brothers and sisters, Waco D. Compton, Hulda Mae Petty, Wayne Compton, Amanda Weart and Neal Compton Jr.
Survivors include children, James Thomas “Jimmy” Compton Jr., Comer, Mary Ann Reese, Hull, Robert F. Compton, Comer; former wife, Mary Compton Bielicki; friend and companion, Dorothy Bales; sisters, Charlotte Cooper Cozens, Clarksville, Betty Hartsville, Carrollton; grandchildren, James Henry Compton, Justin Whitehead, Bobby Compton, Asa Compton, Jesse Compton, Trey Compton, Gracie Strickland, Chizra Reese, Brock Compton, Wyatt Reese and Cody Compton; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m., from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Larry Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Neal A. and Jessie Lou Cooper Compton. He was the owner and operator of Tom Compton Trucking as a dump truck driver. Throughout his working career, he was a logger, bulldozer operator, an all around heavy machine operator and an airplane pilot. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Compton; brothers and sisters, Waco D. Compton, Hulda Mae Petty, Wayne Compton, Amanda Weart and Neal Compton Jr.
Survivors include children, James Thomas “Jimmy” Compton Jr., Comer, Mary Ann Reese, Hull, Robert F. Compton, Comer; former wife, Mary Compton Bielicki; friend and companion, Dorothy Bales; sisters, Charlotte Cooper Cozens, Clarksville, Betty Hartsville, Carrollton; grandchildren, James Henry Compton, Justin Whitehead, Bobby Compton, Asa Compton, Jesse Compton, Trey Compton, Gracie Strickland, Chizra Reese, Brock Compton, Wyatt Reese and Cody Compton; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m., from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Larry Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
George Sammons
WINDER – George H. Sammons, 76, died Monday, March 29, 2010.
He was born on January 17, 1934, in Williamsburg, Ky. and was retired from the City of Winder in Winder. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Clara Dalton Sammons, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Carol Sammons and Larry and Joyce Sammons, all of Auburn; grandchildren, Alicia Holt, Crystal Sammons, Steven Sammons and Trevor Sammons; great-grandson, Landon Holt; sisters, Beulah Mae Hamilton, Toledo, Ohio, and Eulavee McCoy, Williamsburg, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Buster Green and Larry Youngblood officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on January 17, 1934, in Williamsburg, Ky. and was retired from the City of Winder in Winder. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Clara Dalton Sammons, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Carol Sammons and Larry and Joyce Sammons, all of Auburn; grandchildren, Alicia Holt, Crystal Sammons, Steven Sammons and Trevor Sammons; great-grandson, Landon Holt; sisters, Beulah Mae Hamilton, Toledo, Ohio, and Eulavee McCoy, Williamsburg, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Buster Green and Larry Youngblood officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Evans
MAYSVILLE – Jack Lanier Evans died Monday, March 29, 2010.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Evans Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Jean Evans; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Kay and Rodney Kittrell, Mary Ellen and Von Wynn, Lisa and Duane Holland; son, Steve Evans; sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce and Maxie Baxter, Sara O’Quinn; brother, Kirby Evans; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 1 p.m., at Melwood Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Landress officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Evans Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Jean Evans; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Kay and Rodney Kittrell, Mary Ellen and Von Wynn, Lisa and Duane Holland; son, Steve Evans; sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce and Maxie Baxter, Sara O’Quinn; brother, Kirby Evans; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 1 p.m., at Melwood Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Landress officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, is in charge of arrangements.
Harold McGinnis
COMMERCE – Harold Hardman McGinnis, 81, died Monday, March 29, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy Rueben and Woody Nellie Lou Crisler McGinnis. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. He also served on numerous committees in the church. He was a retired brick mason and a member of Brick Layers Union #7, was a retired Jackson County bailiff, and was a member of the Gideons International, honorary member of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and a North Georgia College Alum. Mr. McGinnis was preceded in death by a son, John Darrell McGinnis.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Kathleen Sparks McGinnis, Commerce; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila Ann and Aubry H. Scoggins and Cynthia Elaine (Cindy) and S. Clark Cutler III, both of Commerce; daughter-in-law, Betty Ann McGinnis, Dublin; sisters, Dorothy Trammell, Pine Mountain, and Lucille Sims, Maysville; grandchildren, Nick Andrew Scoggins, Chad Benjamin Scoggins, Alexander Darrell McGinnis, Aaron John McGinnis, Samuel Clark Cutler IV and Kathleen Ann Cutler; and a great-grandchild, Cade Phillip Scoggins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver, Brad Wilson and James Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529, or www.gideons.org.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy Rueben and Woody Nellie Lou Crisler McGinnis. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. He also served on numerous committees in the church. He was a retired brick mason and a member of Brick Layers Union #7, was a retired Jackson County bailiff, and was a member of the Gideons International, honorary member of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and a North Georgia College Alum. Mr. McGinnis was preceded in death by a son, John Darrell McGinnis.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Kathleen Sparks McGinnis, Commerce; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila Ann and Aubry H. Scoggins and Cynthia Elaine (Cindy) and S. Clark Cutler III, both of Commerce; daughter-in-law, Betty Ann McGinnis, Dublin; sisters, Dorothy Trammell, Pine Mountain, and Lucille Sims, Maysville; grandchildren, Nick Andrew Scoggins, Chad Benjamin Scoggins, Alexander Darrell McGinnis, Aaron John McGinnis, Samuel Clark Cutler IV and Kathleen Ann Cutler; and a great-grandchild, Cade Phillip Scoggins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver, Brad Wilson and James Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529, or www.gideons.org.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Gee
GAINESVILLE – Ronnie Clyde Gee, 59, died Sunday, March 28, 2010.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Wendell H. and Gwendolyn Jenny Elrod Gee. He was an insurance salesman with the Best Insurance Center in Jefferson, was a member of the Pendergrass Baptist Church, and a member of the United States Parachute Association. Mr. Gee was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Gillespie Gee; brother, Randall H. Gee; and sister-in-law, Brenda Faye Gee.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie “Rowdy” Clyde Gee II and Jennifer Gee, Dalton, Ricky and Lacretia Gee, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Gary Watson, Jefferson; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Susan Gee, Carnesville; grandchildren, Carter, Kendall and Caroline Gee; Cameron, Caleb and Jude Gee; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Gee, Shawn Watson, Reid Gee, Casey Elrod, Jerry Hanley and Wayne Pinnix.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 30, at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Wendell H. and Gwendolyn Jenny Elrod Gee. He was an insurance salesman with the Best Insurance Center in Jefferson, was a member of the Pendergrass Baptist Church, and a member of the United States Parachute Association. Mr. Gee was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Gillespie Gee; brother, Randall H. Gee; and sister-in-law, Brenda Faye Gee.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie “Rowdy” Clyde Gee II and Jennifer Gee, Dalton, Ricky and Lacretia Gee, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Gary Watson, Jefferson; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Susan Gee, Carnesville; grandchildren, Carter, Kendall and Caroline Gee; Cameron, Caleb and Jude Gee; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Gee, Shawn Watson, Reid Gee, Casey Elrod, Jerry Hanley and Wayne Pinnix.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 30, at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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