HOSCHTON – Kathy Marder, 22, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Born on July 29, 1987, in Decatur, she was the daughter of William W. and Terri L. Marder of Hoschton and was a 2006 graduate of Loganville High School in Loganville. Miss Marder was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Winder and was a former member of St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church in Snellville, where she was a member of the Life Team Youth Ministry.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother and sister-in-law, Christopher W. and Lauren Marder, Buford; special nephew, Landon S. Marder, Buford; grandparents, John E. and Irene Marder, Lawrenceville, and Charles and Lois Holston, Gainesville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 2, at 10 a.m., from the St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, 3200 Brooks Dr., Snellville, GA 30078, with Father Neil Jones and Father Jim Henault serving as Celebrant. Private family interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to Cure Childhood Cancer in memory of Kathy Marder.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from June 2010
Tony Martin
COMMERCE – Tony Howard Martin, 50, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at his residence.
He was the son of the late James W. and Ivola Peck Barnett and was in the textile industry.
Survivors include brothers, Tommy Tanner, Athens, and Danny Shuler, Tallahassee, Fla.; sisters, Jennifer Collins, Maysville, Rhonda Coffee, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Shirley Stephenson, Commerce; nieces, Haley Collins and Rebecca Coffee; and nephews, Andrew Collins and Timothy Tanner.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 3, at 2 p.m., from Berea Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry James and Mr. Danny Dean officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tony Martin, c/o First Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 1205, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late James W. and Ivola Peck Barnett and was in the textile industry.
Survivors include brothers, Tommy Tanner, Athens, and Danny Shuler, Tallahassee, Fla.; sisters, Jennifer Collins, Maysville, Rhonda Coffee, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Shirley Stephenson, Commerce; nieces, Haley Collins and Rebecca Coffee; and nephews, Andrew Collins and Timothy Tanner.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 3, at 2 p.m., from Berea Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry James and Mr. Danny Dean officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tony Martin, c/o First Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 1205, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Susie Eberhart
BUFORD – Susie Virginia Eberhart, 88, formerly of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde P. and Ada Mullinax Eberhart. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Blue Bell.
Survivors include a sister, Wilma L. Blackwell, Homer; nephew, Keith Blackwell, Dacula; and nieces, Nancy Sims, Homer, Betty Jo Mattarella, Marietta, and Linda Howard, Largo, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Derry Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 30, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde P. and Ada Mullinax Eberhart. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Blue Bell.
Survivors include a sister, Wilma L. Blackwell, Homer; nephew, Keith Blackwell, Dacula; and nieces, Nancy Sims, Homer, Betty Jo Mattarella, Marietta, and Linda Howard, Largo, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Derry Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 30, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Elena Edgmon
COMMERCE - Elena Claire Hix Edgmon, 54, died Monday, June 28, 2010.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Mary Ellen Wilkes Hix. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Georgia, where she also received her Master’s of Education. She retired from the Madison County School System after teaching for 30 years and was a proud Ila Elementary Gator. She was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Sanford.
Elena was a loving wife, sister and aunt. She was a nurturing grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Elena was sweet-spirited and fun loving, always thinking of others and making them feel special.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Edgmon; three stepchildren, Chris, Curtis and Angela Edgmon; granddaughters, Christina and Caty Edgmon; siblings, Stanley (Sharon) Hix, Karen (Bob) Harrison, Lynn (Tonya) Hix, Ken (Laura) Hix; nieces and nephews, Mary Beth (Matthew) Heaton, David Harrison, Bryce (Katie) Hix, Steven Hix, Vince, Jonathan and Julia Hix.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the special family members and friends who have always loved and supported Elena.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 2 p.m. at the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the Sanford Community Center.
Memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice or the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Mary Ellen Wilkes Hix. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Georgia, where she also received her Master’s of Education. She retired from the Madison County School System after teaching for 30 years and was a proud Ila Elementary Gator. She was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Sanford.
Elena was a loving wife, sister and aunt. She was a nurturing grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Elena was sweet-spirited and fun loving, always thinking of others and making them feel special.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Edgmon; three stepchildren, Chris, Curtis and Angela Edgmon; granddaughters, Christina and Caty Edgmon; siblings, Stanley (Sharon) Hix, Karen (Bob) Harrison, Lynn (Tonya) Hix, Ken (Laura) Hix; nieces and nephews, Mary Beth (Matthew) Heaton, David Harrison, Bryce (Katie) Hix, Steven Hix, Vince, Jonathan and Julia Hix.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the special family members and friends who have always loved and supported Elena.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 2 p.m. at the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the Sanford Community Center.
Memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice or the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Gene Leachman
ATHENS – Christ Gene Leachman, 60, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Howard and Tillie Mae Embrick Leachman. He worked as a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include children, Christy Moody, Hiawassee, Rhonda Howington, Athens, Lorie Edwards, Jefferson, Chris Gene Leachman II, Griffin; sisters, Elizabeth Baker, Bryson City, N.C., Shirley Leachman, Commerce; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Darby officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Howard and Tillie Mae Embrick Leachman. He worked as a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include children, Christy Moody, Hiawassee, Rhonda Howington, Athens, Lorie Edwards, Jefferson, Chris Gene Leachman II, Griffin; sisters, Elizabeth Baker, Bryson City, N.C., Shirley Leachman, Commerce; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Darby officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Julia Broome
BELTON, S.C. – Julia Beatrice Brewer Broome, 84, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Hospice of the Upstate.
Born in Gillsville on May 31, 1926, she was the daughter of the late W. Otis and Margie Patton Brewer. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. Mrs. Broome was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Broome; brothers, Ralph, Jack and Aubrey Brewer; and a sister, Mozelle Bellamy.
Survivors include daughters, Regenia Ashley and husband, Roger, and Janetta Escoe, all of Belton, S.C.; sister, Marcus Parks, Athens; grandchildren, Brian Ashley, Kristi Marett, Brandon Ashley, Bradley Escoe and Amanda Lollis; great-grandchildren, Walker Ashley, Oliver Marett, Cameron Ashley and Olivia Marett.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Cox Funeral Home with Roger Branch and the Rev. Daryle Hawthorne officiating. Burial will be at Shady Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 1, prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or Anderson Meals on Wheels.
The family will be at the residence.
Cox Funeral Home, Belton, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gillsville on May 31, 1926, she was the daughter of the late W. Otis and Margie Patton Brewer. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. Mrs. Broome was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Broome; brothers, Ralph, Jack and Aubrey Brewer; and a sister, Mozelle Bellamy.
Survivors include daughters, Regenia Ashley and husband, Roger, and Janetta Escoe, all of Belton, S.C.; sister, Marcus Parks, Athens; grandchildren, Brian Ashley, Kristi Marett, Brandon Ashley, Bradley Escoe and Amanda Lollis; great-grandchildren, Walker Ashley, Oliver Marett, Cameron Ashley and Olivia Marett.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Cox Funeral Home with Roger Branch and the Rev. Daryle Hawthorne officiating. Burial will be at Shady Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 1, prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or Anderson Meals on Wheels.
The family will be at the residence.
Cox Funeral Home, Belton, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Ann Azbell
MAULDIN, S.C. – Patricia Ann House Bowles Azbell, 54, formerly of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Eugene “Gene” House of Nicholson and the late Annie Lee Brown House. She was of the Baptist denomination and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Tim Azbell, Mauldin, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Josh Ervin, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Tiffany Bowles, Salem, Ariz., and Nicholas and Maria Bowles, Ft. Drum, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Doris House, Nicholson; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Raymond Thomas, Danielsville; sisters, Jeannie Strickland (Jerry Arnold), Auburn, and Karen Thomas (Jammy Porterfield), Danielsville; first husband, Steve Bowles Sr., Salem, Ariz.; grandchildren, A.J. Bowles, Ft. Drum, N.Y., and Caitlyn Bowles, Salem, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews; and loving family and friends that cared for her during her time of need.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Hillman Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 2, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Eugene “Gene” House of Nicholson and the late Annie Lee Brown House. She was of the Baptist denomination and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Tim Azbell, Mauldin, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Josh Ervin, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Tiffany Bowles, Salem, Ariz., and Nicholas and Maria Bowles, Ft. Drum, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Doris House, Nicholson; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Raymond Thomas, Danielsville; sisters, Jeannie Strickland (Jerry Arnold), Auburn, and Karen Thomas (Jammy Porterfield), Danielsville; first husband, Steve Bowles Sr., Salem, Ariz.; grandchildren, A.J. Bowles, Ft. Drum, N.Y., and Caitlyn Bowles, Salem, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews; and loving family and friends that cared for her during her time of need.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Hillman Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 2, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Hanner’ Williamson
COMMERCE – Diane “Hanner” Teague Williamson, 60, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Clayton on May 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle Page Teague. She was a certified nursing assistant at BJC Hospital and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She attended the Erastus Christian Church in Commerce. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Speed.
Survivors include her husband, William Henry “Bodie” Williamson, Commerce; children and their spouses, Bruce and Cathy McCall, Maysville, Stacy and Vickie McCall, Lula, Kevin and Joy Williamson and Derek Stevens, Gainesville, Shannon and Jim McEachin, Commerce; brother-in-law, Andrew Speed, Clayton; brothers and spouses, Dan and Martha Jo Teague, Randy Teague, Dee Speed, Greg and Pam Speed and Karen and Bill Watkins, all of Clayton; stepdaughters, Cheryl Talley and husband, Shane, Otto, N.C., and Melanie Lucas, Whittier, N.C.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Revs. Raymond Page and Steve Parker officiating.
Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clayton on May 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle Page Teague. She was a certified nursing assistant at BJC Hospital and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She attended the Erastus Christian Church in Commerce. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Speed.
Survivors include her husband, William Henry “Bodie” Williamson, Commerce; children and their spouses, Bruce and Cathy McCall, Maysville, Stacy and Vickie McCall, Lula, Kevin and Joy Williamson and Derek Stevens, Gainesville, Shannon and Jim McEachin, Commerce; brother-in-law, Andrew Speed, Clayton; brothers and spouses, Dan and Martha Jo Teague, Randy Teague, Dee Speed, Greg and Pam Speed and Karen and Bill Watkins, all of Clayton; stepdaughters, Cheryl Talley and husband, Shane, Otto, N.C., and Melanie Lucas, Whittier, N.C.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Revs. Raymond Page and Steve Parker officiating.
Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, was in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Freeman
COMMERCE – Jimmy Edward Freeman, 74, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Oconee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Lucille Day Gary and Ramsey Freeman. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a son, Terry Freeman.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Norton Freeman, Commerce; children, Michael and Susan Freeman, Homer, Tina Freeman and Keith and Tonya Freeman, all of Commerce; brother, Randall and Susan Freeman, Jacksonville, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oconee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Lucille Day Gary and Ramsey Freeman. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a son, Terry Freeman.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Norton Freeman, Commerce; children, Michael and Susan Freeman, Homer, Tina Freeman and Keith and Tonya Freeman, all of Commerce; brother, Randall and Susan Freeman, Jacksonville, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Dot’ Hall
ROYSTON – Dorothy “Dot” Cheek Hall, 92, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Madison County on June 21, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Quilla Ione Vaughn Cheek. She worked in retail sales and was a member of the New Bethel Holiness Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by brothers, William Cheek and Ben Cheek; and sisters, Floy Vaughn, Eunice Moon and Faye Cheek.
Survivors include her husband, Watson Hall, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and James Gunn officiating. Burial will be in the New Bethel Holiness Church Cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on June 21, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Quilla Ione Vaughn Cheek. She worked in retail sales and was a member of the New Bethel Holiness Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by brothers, William Cheek and Ben Cheek; and sisters, Floy Vaughn, Eunice Moon and Faye Cheek.
Survivors include her husband, Watson Hall, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and James Gunn officiating. Burial will be in the New Bethel Holiness Church Cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
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