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.
Jackson County - Topics from June, 2010
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.
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.
Lola Mae Simmons
JEFFERSON - Lola Mae Simmons, 91, died Thursday, June 24, 2010.
A daughter of the late John and Sudie Harrison Austin, she was the widow of Clyde Simmons. Mrs. Simmons had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, William A. Simmons, Joe B. Simmons, Randyl N. Simmons, Mike L. Simmons and Mark S. Simmons, all of Jefferson; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Dean Harrison, Loganville and Johnnie Sue Bryant, Alabama.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Page officiating. Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A daughter of the late John and Sudie Harrison Austin, she was the widow of Clyde Simmons. Mrs. Simmons had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, William A. Simmons, Joe B. Simmons, Randyl N. Simmons, Mike L. Simmons and Mark S. Simmons, all of Jefferson; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Dean Harrison, Loganville and Johnnie Sue Bryant, Alabama.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Page officiating. Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Mabeth Sims
JEFFERSON – Mabeth Sims, 70, died Sunday, June 27, 2010.
Born on October 12, 1939, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Addie McCluskie Sims. She was a housekeeper and a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Jefferson, where she served as a dedicated usher since her childhood.
Survivors include sisters, Sara and Willie Gunn, Macon, Mattie and Bobby Watson and Jane Sims, both of Jefferson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 1 p.m., from the St. Paul’s Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be held Wednesday, June 30, starting at 10 a.m. in the church until the hour of the funeral. The repast will be held after the services at St. Paul’s Baptist Church.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 12, 1939, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Addie McCluskie Sims. She was a housekeeper and a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Jefferson, where she served as a dedicated usher since her childhood.
Survivors include sisters, Sara and Willie Gunn, Macon, Mattie and Bobby Watson and Jane Sims, both of Jefferson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 1 p.m., from the St. Paul’s Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be held Wednesday, June 30, starting at 10 a.m. in the church until the hour of the funeral. The repast will be held after the services at St. Paul’s Baptist Church.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Darlene Bryant
JEFFERSON – Darlene I. Bryant, 85, died Friday, June 25, 2010.
Born June 23, 1925 in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Nicholas and Mattie Phillips Irvin. She was a retired seamstress and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Lillious Bryant.
Survivors include her son, Robert Bryant, Jefferson, stepson, Sayral Bryant, Winder; one grandson, two step-granddaughters, four step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 27, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Jeffrey Bell officiating. Burial was in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born June 23, 1925 in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Nicholas and Mattie Phillips Irvin. She was a retired seamstress and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Lillious Bryant.
Survivors include her son, Robert Bryant, Jefferson, stepson, Sayral Bryant, Winder; one grandson, two step-granddaughters, four step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 27, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Jeffrey Bell officiating. Burial was in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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