COMMERCE – Kathleen Dwyer, 83, died Thursday, April 22, 2010.
A native of Haines City, Fla., she was born on May 13, 1926, her mother’s birthday, and was the daughter of the late Gurden and Iola Rauton Flanders. She was a homemaker, the former owner of Helen’s Uniforms and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Dwyer was preceded in death by her husband, William Irwin Dwyer; a son, Patrick Harry Dwyer; and brother, Graham Flanders.
Survivors include children, William Flanders and Kathy Dwyer, Brandon, Fla., Penny Dwyer and Roger Walker, Commerce, and Debra Lee and Tom Fanatia, Denver, Colo.; brother and sister-in-law, Boney Leonard and Gloria Flanders, Charleston, S.C.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 1, at Little-Ward Chapel, Commerce, with the Rev. Ellen Cook officiating. Burial will be on Saturday, May 8, in the Glenn Abby Memorial Gardens of Auburndale, Fla.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 855 Gaines School Road, Suite G, Athens, GA 30605.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from April, 2010
Sara Ann Mitchell
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Sara Ann Gary Mitchell, 67, formerly of Nicholson, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Willie Lee Wade Gary and was a homemaker. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mitchell.
Survivors include daughters, Alicia Sears, Homer, Brenda Blanton, Columbus, Ohio, and Vicky Varner, Commerce; a brother, Alvin Gary, Commerce; sisters, Peggy Price and Pat Sellers, both of Commerce, Easter Smith, Danielsville, and Lib Little, Stephens; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association Atlanta Office, 17 Executive Park, Ste. 115, Atlanta, GA 30329-2012.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Willie Lee Wade Gary and was a homemaker. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mitchell.
Survivors include daughters, Alicia Sears, Homer, Brenda Blanton, Columbus, Ohio, and Vicky Varner, Commerce; a brother, Alvin Gary, Commerce; sisters, Peggy Price and Pat Sellers, both of Commerce, Easter Smith, Danielsville, and Lib Little, Stephens; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association Atlanta Office, 17 Executive Park, Ste. 115, Atlanta, GA 30329-2012.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Marion Godfrey
GAINESVILLE – Marion Horace Godfrey, 86, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce following a sudden illness.
Born on September 7, 1923, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late William Horace and Lena Manus Godfrey. He was retired from Milliken Mills with 60 years of service and served four years in the United States Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Mr. Godfrey was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Adams Godfrey; brother, John Godfrey; and sisters, Theo Black, Catherine Elliott, Sarah Gilmer, Willie Mae Philyaw and Ethelene Godfrey. He was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, where he was also a member of the Brotherhood. He was a deacon and song leader at Pleasant Union Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who cared deeply for his beloved wife, children and grandchildren. He brought his children up in a Christian home, carrying them to church every opportunity he could, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Hillyer and Polly Godfrey, Maysville; daughters and son-in-law, Hilda and Jimmy Stanford, Clermont, Cathy Cornett and Emily Abernathy, both of Gainesville; grandchildren, Christopher Satterfield, Michelle Madden, Carla Cornett, Melissa Dowdy, Marie Godfrey, Mandy Howard and Megan Abernathy; great-grandchildren, Laci, Ethan and Evan Satterfield, Patrick Madden and Nathan Howard; special friends, Jeff and Kathy Lee and T.J. and Grace Kemp; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 25, from Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Darryl Womack, Terry Rice and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brighter Mornings at the Shoals, 7456 Hwy. 82 Spur, Maysville, GA 30558 or Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church Music Ministries, 56 Dunlap St., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 7, 1923, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late William Horace and Lena Manus Godfrey. He was retired from Milliken Mills with 60 years of service and served four years in the United States Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Mr. Godfrey was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Adams Godfrey; brother, John Godfrey; and sisters, Theo Black, Catherine Elliott, Sarah Gilmer, Willie Mae Philyaw and Ethelene Godfrey. He was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, where he was also a member of the Brotherhood. He was a deacon and song leader at Pleasant Union Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who cared deeply for his beloved wife, children and grandchildren. He brought his children up in a Christian home, carrying them to church every opportunity he could, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Hillyer and Polly Godfrey, Maysville; daughters and son-in-law, Hilda and Jimmy Stanford, Clermont, Cathy Cornett and Emily Abernathy, both of Gainesville; grandchildren, Christopher Satterfield, Michelle Madden, Carla Cornett, Melissa Dowdy, Marie Godfrey, Mandy Howard and Megan Abernathy; great-grandchildren, Laci, Ethan and Evan Satterfield, Patrick Madden and Nathan Howard; special friends, Jeff and Kathy Lee and T.J. and Grace Kemp; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 25, from Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Darryl Womack, Terry Rice and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brighter Mornings at the Shoals, 7456 Hwy. 82 Spur, Maysville, GA 30558 or Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church Music Ministries, 56 Dunlap St., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Pete” Fisher
COMMERCE – Peter “Pete” Fisher, 76, died Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Evans; and a great-grandson, Jacob Bowden.
Born in California, he was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Sears Fisher, Commerce; daughters, Jean Evans, Commerce, and Toni Bowden, Homer; grandchildren, Ashley Cooper, Kayla Evans, Vince Bowden, Kerry Bowden and Desiree Tate; great-grandchildren, Camden Cooper, Carson Bowden and Chyanne Bowden.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home after which the body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in California, he was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Sears Fisher, Commerce; daughters, Jean Evans, Commerce, and Toni Bowden, Homer; grandchildren, Ashley Cooper, Kayla Evans, Vince Bowden, Kerry Bowden and Desiree Tate; great-grandchildren, Camden Cooper, Carson Bowden and Chyanne Bowden.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home after which the body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Childs
COMMERCE – Martha Elizabeth Childs, 74, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Lillian Murphy Doss. She was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Childs was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Childs.
Survivors include her husband, Sammy L. Childs, Commerce; daughters, Martha L. Mejias and Mary A. Green, both of Commerce; brother, Jack R. Doss, Barnesville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m., from Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Well Spring Camp, 559 Rucker Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Lillian Murphy Doss. She was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Childs was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Childs.
Survivors include her husband, Sammy L. Childs, Commerce; daughters, Martha L. Mejias and Mary A. Green, both of Commerce; brother, Jack R. Doss, Barnesville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m., from Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Well Spring Camp, 559 Rucker Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Hook’ Howington
JEFFERSON – Mary Sue “Hook” Howington, 87, died Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Born on June 4, 1922, in Jefferson, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Nell Anthony Howington. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist denomination. Miss Howington was preceded in death by brothers, Aubrey “Big Boy,” Buddy, Clifford and Curtis Howington.
Survivors include brothers, Billy Howington, Jack Howington and Ronnie Howington, all of Jefferson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 26, at the graveside in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 4, 1922, in Jefferson, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Nell Anthony Howington. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist denomination. Miss Howington was preceded in death by brothers, Aubrey “Big Boy,” Buddy, Clifford and Curtis Howington.
Survivors include brothers, Billy Howington, Jack Howington and Ronnie Howington, all of Jefferson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 26, at the graveside in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Wammock
NICHOLSON – James Michael “Jim” Wammock Jr., 47, died Friday, April 23, 2010.
Born in Atlanta he was the son of James Michael Wammock Sr. and Judith Jackson Wammock of Brunswick. He was self-employed as an industrial electrician. He loved playing his guitar and making music, was a computer whiz and loved riding his motorcycle. His children were his greatest joy in life, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his companion, Liza Smith, Nicholson; children, Jessica Wammock, Aaron and Dylan Wammock, all of Athens; siblings, Gina Wammock, Chicago, Ill., Chris Wammock, Swainsboro, and Laurie Karagul, Brunswick; grandchild, Cayden Wammock-Keenan, Athens; and aunts and uncles, Bill and Billie Jackson, Macon, Sam and Stephanie Jackson, Donovan, Olivia and Bobby Stevens, Dublin, and Rebecca and John Rountree, Cumming; his best friend, Rodney Gallagher, Athens; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 26, from the Bogart First Baptist Church cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta he was the son of James Michael Wammock Sr. and Judith Jackson Wammock of Brunswick. He was self-employed as an industrial electrician. He loved playing his guitar and making music, was a computer whiz and loved riding his motorcycle. His children were his greatest joy in life, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his companion, Liza Smith, Nicholson; children, Jessica Wammock, Aaron and Dylan Wammock, all of Athens; siblings, Gina Wammock, Chicago, Ill., Chris Wammock, Swainsboro, and Laurie Karagul, Brunswick; grandchild, Cayden Wammock-Keenan, Athens; and aunts and uncles, Bill and Billie Jackson, Macon, Sam and Stephanie Jackson, Donovan, Olivia and Bobby Stevens, Dublin, and Rebecca and John Rountree, Cumming; his best friend, Rodney Gallagher, Athens; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 26, from the Bogart First Baptist Church cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Bobby’ Stringer
JEFFERSON – Robert Millard “Bobby” Stringer, 57, died Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Born on November 13, 1952, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late John Floyd and Hattie Skirlock Stringer. He was a farmer and a member of the Academy Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Teena H. Stringer, Winder; daughters, Bobbie Stringer Grant, Kentucky, Virginia Stringer Weeks, Jefferson; a son, Timothy F. Stringer, Winder; brothers, William C. Stringer, Liberty, S.C., and John T. Stringer, Jefferson; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 27, at 2 p.m., from the Academy Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Henry Davis, Marvin Edwards, John W. Stringer, Jerry Mealor, Danny Joe Hoopaugh and Steve Shumake honored as pallbearers. Jake Marlow and Zane Stringer will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday, April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 13, 1952, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late John Floyd and Hattie Skirlock Stringer. He was a farmer and a member of the Academy Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Teena H. Stringer, Winder; daughters, Bobbie Stringer Grant, Kentucky, Virginia Stringer Weeks, Jefferson; a son, Timothy F. Stringer, Winder; brothers, William C. Stringer, Liberty, S.C., and John T. Stringer, Jefferson; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 27, at 2 p.m., from the Academy Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Henry Davis, Marvin Edwards, John W. Stringer, Jerry Mealor, Danny Joe Hoopaugh and Steve Shumake honored as pallbearers. Jake Marlow and Zane Stringer will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday, April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Fletch Hubbard
COMMERCE – Fletch Ronnie Hubbard, 61, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Habersham County Hospital.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Fletch and Emma Stitt Arnold Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Hubbard; brothers, J.P. and Clyde Hubbard; and a sister, Linda Embrick.
Survivors include sisters, Doris Hubbard, Maysville, Joan Pritchard, Clarkesville, and Gay Painter, Alto; and a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, after which the body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Fletch and Emma Stitt Arnold Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Hubbard; brothers, J.P. and Clyde Hubbard; and a sister, Linda Embrick.
Survivors include sisters, Doris Hubbard, Maysville, Joan Pritchard, Clarkesville, and Gay Painter, Alto; and a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, after which the body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Covington
CARNESVILLE – Ralph Edmond Covington, 82, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at his residence with his family by his side.
Born March 28, 1928, in Jefferson, he was a native of Jackson County and was the youngest of nine children born to the late Lee Wesley and Beulah Estelle Adams Covington. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in October, 1956. Mr. Covington was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Covington Butterworth.
He enjoyed sports of all kinds and briefly raced cars in Alabama. Early on in life, he learned the sport of billiards and became an expert at the game, at one time playing against the well-known celebrity billiards player Jeannette Lee, The Black Widow. The sport he enjoyed best was checkers and he became the best in Georgia after defeating the Georgia Checkers Champion. He was also an avid bowler, having bowled in a league for many years.
He was involved in the landscaping business most of his life and later owned his own lawnmower and small engine repair business. Ralph was of the Baptist denomination. For many years he served the community through involvement in civic organizations, being instrumental in providing free blood pressure screenings and free clothing to the poor communities of Atlanta. He enjoyed the wonderful life he shared with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Sarah Beck Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Felicia and Tim Cooper, Newnan, Melicia and Scott Mitchell, McDonough, Shannon and Brent Flynt, Roanoke, Va.; son-in-law, Steve Butterworth; and grandchildren, Timothy and Sarah Cooper, Matthew Mitchell, Taylor and Morgan Flynt, Katherine, Marianne and Shannon Butterworth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Duck officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born March 28, 1928, in Jefferson, he was a native of Jackson County and was the youngest of nine children born to the late Lee Wesley and Beulah Estelle Adams Covington. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in October, 1956. Mr. Covington was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Covington Butterworth.
He enjoyed sports of all kinds and briefly raced cars in Alabama. Early on in life, he learned the sport of billiards and became an expert at the game, at one time playing against the well-known celebrity billiards player Jeannette Lee, The Black Widow. The sport he enjoyed best was checkers and he became the best in Georgia after defeating the Georgia Checkers Champion. He was also an avid bowler, having bowled in a league for many years.
He was involved in the landscaping business most of his life and later owned his own lawnmower and small engine repair business. Ralph was of the Baptist denomination. For many years he served the community through involvement in civic organizations, being instrumental in providing free blood pressure screenings and free clothing to the poor communities of Atlanta. He enjoyed the wonderful life he shared with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Sarah Beck Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Felicia and Tim Cooper, Newnan, Melicia and Scott Mitchell, McDonough, Shannon and Brent Flynt, Roanoke, Va.; son-in-law, Steve Butterworth; and grandchildren, Timothy and Sarah Cooper, Matthew Mitchell, Taylor and Morgan Flynt, Katherine, Marianne and Shannon Butterworth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Duck officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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