DANIELSVILLE – Graham Lee Nash, 81, died Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Born on July 4, 1928, in Athens, he was the son of Euquid and Mabel Nash. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he graduated from Danielsville High School and served in the United States Army as an air traffic controller until retirement. He was a decorated veteran from Vietnam. Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Jennie Mae Nash. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include two sisters and brother-in-law, Maurine Hix and Zethel and Jim Cumuze, all of Danielsville; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Sybil Nash, all of Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Derrold and Sheryl Nash and Wesley and Cathy Nash, all of Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Kevin and Melanie Holdredge, Nowata, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 27, at 4 p.m., at Danielsville Memorial Gardens in Danielsville with Senior Pastor Robert Brown officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that contributions be made in his memory to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28201-0001.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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‘Dodge’ Brown
DANIELSVILLE – John William “Dodge” Brown, 92, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Franklin County on March 23, 1918, he was the son of the late Lonnie Carl and Sara Ethel Little Brown. He was a carpenter and was a member of the New Haven Holiness Church. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Smith Brown.
Survivors include sons, L.C. Brown and Don Brown, both of Danielsville, and Lee Brown, Auburn; daughters, Ophelia Myran Lewis, Auburn, Jeanette Cleveland and Kay Meadows, both of Danielsville, and Willie Herman, Lawrenceville; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, at 3 p.m., from the New Haven Holiness Church with the Revs. Ellis Cooper and Tracy Gipson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 24. The family is at the home of Katrina Castillo, 2165 Faye Carey Rd., Danielsville, GA 30633.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on March 23, 1918, he was the son of the late Lonnie Carl and Sara Ethel Little Brown. He was a carpenter and was a member of the New Haven Holiness Church. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Smith Brown.
Survivors include sons, L.C. Brown and Don Brown, both of Danielsville, and Lee Brown, Auburn; daughters, Ophelia Myran Lewis, Auburn, Jeanette Cleveland and Kay Meadows, both of Danielsville, and Willie Herman, Lawrenceville; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, at 3 p.m., from the New Haven Holiness Church with the Revs. Ellis Cooper and Tracy Gipson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 24. The family is at the home of Katrina Castillo, 2165 Faye Carey Rd., Danielsville, GA 30633.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Judy Mae Johnson
COLBERT – Judy Mae Johnson, 54, died Friday, May 21, 2010.
Born in Sausalito, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Burl Johnson Jr. and Willie Belle Fair Johnson. She lived most of her life in Madison County and was an avid animal lover.
Survivors include her brother, Burl “Sonny” Johnson III, Crawfordville; sisters, Diane J. Perry, Colbert, and Elaine Johnson-Shouf, Athens; lifetime friends, Susan Gravenor, Debbie Jackson and Paula Layton; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Sausalito, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Burl Johnson Jr. and Willie Belle Fair Johnson. She lived most of her life in Madison County and was an avid animal lover.
Survivors include her brother, Burl “Sonny” Johnson III, Crawfordville; sisters, Diane J. Perry, Colbert, and Elaine Johnson-Shouf, Athens; lifetime friends, Susan Gravenor, Debbie Jackson and Paula Layton; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Laura Cooper
CARLTON – Anna Laura Cooper, 88, died Friday, May 21, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Carlton, she was the daughter of the late Cody K. and Maude Mathews Smith. She was a retired supervisor with Comer Manufacturing Company and a lifelong member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver David Cooper; and a brother, James C. Smith.
Survivors include daughters, Ann Hammond, Comer, and Barbara Brown, Carlton; sister, Mauline Drew, Carlton; brothers, Lester T. Smith and Walter Smith, both of Comer; grandchildren, Alicia Chapman and Tabby Bonner; great-grandchildren, Alec Bonner, Hayden Frey, Lexi Chapman and Berklee Bonner.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, at 3 p.m., from the Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Wilson and Marshall Tribble officiating. Burial will be in the Carlton Cemetery. The Loyalty Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 22, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Carlton Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund in care of Betty Sweeney, Carlton.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Carlton, she was the daughter of the late Cody K. and Maude Mathews Smith. She was a retired supervisor with Comer Manufacturing Company and a lifelong member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver David Cooper; and a brother, James C. Smith.
Survivors include daughters, Ann Hammond, Comer, and Barbara Brown, Carlton; sister, Mauline Drew, Carlton; brothers, Lester T. Smith and Walter Smith, both of Comer; grandchildren, Alicia Chapman and Tabby Bonner; great-grandchildren, Alec Bonner, Hayden Frey, Lexi Chapman and Berklee Bonner.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, at 3 p.m., from the Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Wilson and Marshall Tribble officiating. Burial will be in the Carlton Cemetery. The Loyalty Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 22, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Carlton Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund in care of Betty Sweeney, Carlton.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Maulene Perry
COMMERCE – Maulene McConnell Carlan Perry, 76, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Winder Healthcare and Rehab.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Etta Jane Hill McConnell. She was a floral designer and of the Methodist denomination. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Perry; and brother, Ernest McConnell.
Survivors include her sons, Steve Carlan and Stuart Perry, both of Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Pittman Lord, Gainesville; and grandson, Eli Carlan, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 21, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Etta Jane Hill McConnell. She was a floral designer and of the Methodist denomination. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Perry; and brother, Ernest McConnell.
Survivors include her sons, Steve Carlan and Stuart Perry, both of Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Pittman Lord, Gainesville; and grandson, Eli Carlan, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 21, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements
Billy McGilvary
DANIELSVILLE – Billy McGilvary, 79, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his residence.
Born in Barbour County, Ala., on January 26, 1931, he was the son of the late William Huey McGilvary and Ethel Agnes Land McGilvary. He was retired from the United States Army where he served tours of duty in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Mr. McGilvary was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Scroggins McGilvary, Danielsville; daughters, Joan Cross, Angie Brown, both of Danielsville and Kathy Widner, Phenix City, Ala.; brother, Fred McGilvary, Clayton, Ala.; sister, Dorothy Baker, Clayton, Ala.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. George Lovley, Talmadge Ethridge and Ray Jenkins officiating. Graveside services will follow Friday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, Ala., with full military honors.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Thursday, May 20, from 12 p.m. until the time of service. The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barbour County, Ala., on January 26, 1931, he was the son of the late William Huey McGilvary and Ethel Agnes Land McGilvary. He was retired from the United States Army where he served tours of duty in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Mr. McGilvary was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Scroggins McGilvary, Danielsville; daughters, Joan Cross, Angie Brown, both of Danielsville and Kathy Widner, Phenix City, Ala.; brother, Fred McGilvary, Clayton, Ala.; sister, Dorothy Baker, Clayton, Ala.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. George Lovley, Talmadge Ethridge and Ray Jenkins officiating. Graveside services will follow Friday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, Ala., with full military honors.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Thursday, May 20, from 12 p.m. until the time of service. The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Arnold Sanders
HULL – Arnold N. Sanders, 91, died Monday, May 17, 2010.
Born in Hull, he was the son of the late James E. and Ruby Brown Sanders. He was an auto mechanic, retired from Patton Brothers Automotive and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lizzie Sorrow Sanders; son-in-law, Holman Brown and grandson, Byron Brown.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty S. Brown, Hull; granddaughter, Meliss and Andy Correll, Hull; great-grandchildren, Morgan Power, Joshua Power, Bryce Correll and Owen Correll; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jonathan Tolbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2227 Diamond Hill Neese Road, Hull, GA 30646-3015.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hull, he was the son of the late James E. and Ruby Brown Sanders. He was an auto mechanic, retired from Patton Brothers Automotive and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lizzie Sorrow Sanders; son-in-law, Holman Brown and grandson, Byron Brown.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty S. Brown, Hull; granddaughter, Meliss and Andy Correll, Hull; great-grandchildren, Morgan Power, Joshua Power, Bryce Correll and Owen Correll; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jonathan Tolbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2227 Diamond Hill Neese Road, Hull, GA 30646-3015.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Calvin Smith
HOMER – Calvin Smith, 63, died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on May 30, 1946, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Oliver and Maybelle Baugh Smith. He was the City Manager of Homer for over 28 years and was an avid golfer, fisherman and race car driver. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Smith.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Clark McCarty, Hull; sons and daughter-in-law, Calvin Todd Smith and Craig and Jamie Smith, all of Homer; sister, Geraldine Brake, Maysville; brother, Randy Smith, Liberty, S.C.; grandchildren, Malcom McCarty and Mitchell McCarty, both of Hull, Mason Todd Smith, Homer, and Alexis Smith, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, at Homer Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Stacey Sims officiating. Burial will be at Banks County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 17, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 30, 1946, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Oliver and Maybelle Baugh Smith. He was the City Manager of Homer for over 28 years and was an avid golfer, fisherman and race car driver. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Smith.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Clark McCarty, Hull; sons and daughter-in-law, Calvin Todd Smith and Craig and Jamie Smith, all of Homer; sister, Geraldine Brake, Maysville; brother, Randy Smith, Liberty, S.C.; grandchildren, Malcom McCarty and Mitchell McCarty, both of Hull, Mason Todd Smith, Homer, and Alexis Smith, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, at Homer Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Stacey Sims officiating. Burial will be at Banks County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 17, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin is in charge of arrangements.
Ida Almond
BOWMAN – Ida Lou Alewine Almond, 98, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston.
Born in Bowman on November 30, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Reese and Sarah Lou Moore Alewine. She was a retired lunch room worker and a memer of the Bowman Baptist Church. Mrs. Almond was preceded in death by her husband, Florence Hadan Almond.
Survivors include her son, Hubert Almond, Smyrna; daughter, Beth Brock, Bowman; sister, Rosa Lee Caudell, Royston, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Tony Smith and Rob Spivey officiating. Burial will be the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Bowman Baptist Church, 66 West Church Street, Bowman, GA 30624.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Bowman on November 30, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Reese and Sarah Lou Moore Alewine. She was a retired lunch room worker and a memer of the Bowman Baptist Church. Mrs. Almond was preceded in death by her husband, Florence Hadan Almond.
Survivors include her son, Hubert Almond, Smyrna; daughter, Beth Brock, Bowman; sister, Rosa Lee Caudell, Royston, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Tony Smith and Rob Spivey officiating. Burial will be the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Bowman Baptist Church, 66 West Church Street, Bowman, GA 30624.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
David Wall
STEPHENS – David Adair Wall Sr., 60, died Thursday, May 13, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late William A. Wall Sr. and Ruth Hanford Wall. He was retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company following 37 years of service and was employed by the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hemphill Wall; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Brian Lance, Crawford, son and daughter-in-law, David A. Wall Jr. and Selina Wall, Ila; brother and sister-in-law, William A. Wall Jr. and Carrie Wall, Athens; sister, Mable Wall-West, Arnoldsville; grandchildren, Brooke Adams and Mason A. Wall; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 16, at Salem Baptist Church with the Revs. Brett Mask and Terry Kenney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Cunningham, Ben Eberhart, Tim Hayes, Jonathan Hemphill, Doug Houser, Jason Southers, Clay Stevens, Brad Turner, Stan Wall and Russ West.
Honorary pallbearers were employees of the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department.
Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late William A. Wall Sr. and Ruth Hanford Wall. He was retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company following 37 years of service and was employed by the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hemphill Wall; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Brian Lance, Crawford, son and daughter-in-law, David A. Wall Jr. and Selina Wall, Ila; brother and sister-in-law, William A. Wall Jr. and Carrie Wall, Athens; sister, Mable Wall-West, Arnoldsville; grandchildren, Brooke Adams and Mason A. Wall; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 16, at Salem Baptist Church with the Revs. Brett Mask and Terry Kenney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Cunningham, Ben Eberhart, Tim Hayes, Jonathan Hemphill, Doug Houser, Jason Southers, Clay Stevens, Brad Turner, Stan Wall and Russ West.
Honorary pallbearers were employees of the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department.
Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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