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.
Banks County - Topics from June, 2010
Sandra Lee Maddox
GAINESVILLE – Sandra Lee (Brookshire) Maddox, 69, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Herman Oliver and Catherine Elizabeth (Brand) Brookshire. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, loved ones stated. She was a devout Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oakwood, where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her loving husband, John H. Maddox Sr., Gainesville; daughter, Catherine E. (Lisa) Wallace, Oakwood; sons, John H. Maddox Jr. and wife, Tabitha, Gillsville, James H. Maddox and wife, Sheaven, Gainesville; grandchildren, Timothy Wallace, Devin Maddox, Jordan Maddox and Ryder Maddox; sisters, Dianne Monroe, Snellville, and Vicky Smith, Marietta.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Fenlon officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-297-1176 or www.cancer.org.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Herman Oliver and Catherine Elizabeth (Brand) Brookshire. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, loved ones stated. She was a devout Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oakwood, where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her loving husband, John H. Maddox Sr., Gainesville; daughter, Catherine E. (Lisa) Wallace, Oakwood; sons, John H. Maddox Jr. and wife, Tabitha, Gillsville, James H. Maddox and wife, Sheaven, Gainesville; grandchildren, Timothy Wallace, Devin Maddox, Jordan Maddox and Ryder Maddox; sisters, Dianne Monroe, Snellville, and Vicky Smith, Marietta.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Fenlon officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-297-1176 or www.cancer.org.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Mae Smith
Ida Mae (Lewallen) Smith, 90, formerly of Homer and Commerce, died peacefully in Hamilton, Mont., Sunday, June 13, 2010.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her son Gail Patrick Smith and his wife Cathleen Watson-Smith, Montana; three granddaughters, Shari Williams, Florida, Kayla Wilson, Texas, and Erin Smith, Washington; and five great-grandchildren.
The body will be cremated and at a later date brought back to Commerce.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her son Gail Patrick Smith and his wife Cathleen Watson-Smith, Montana; three granddaughters, Shari Williams, Florida, Kayla Wilson, Texas, and Erin Smith, Washington; and five great-grandchildren.
The body will be cremated and at a later date brought back to Commerce.
Emma Jean Lewallen
MAYSVILLE – Emma Jean Lewallen, 69, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Wortie Lee Pressley Evans. Mrs. Lewallen was preceded in death by her husband, Verdell Lewallen.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Lynn Sorrow, Danielsville; son, Billy Ray (Glenda) Parson, Commerce; sisters, Shirley Elrod, Gainesville, Joyce Carter, Knoxville, Tenn., Carolyn Master and Laverne Hutchin, both of Gillsville; brothers, Larry Evans, Dalton, and Ralph Evans, Commerce; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 3 p.m., from the Solid Rock Baptist church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and Frank Spivey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Billy Parson.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Wortie Lee Pressley Evans. Mrs. Lewallen was preceded in death by her husband, Verdell Lewallen.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Lynn Sorrow, Danielsville; son, Billy Ray (Glenda) Parson, Commerce; sisters, Shirley Elrod, Gainesville, Joyce Carter, Knoxville, Tenn., Carolyn Master and Laverne Hutchin, both of Gillsville; brothers, Larry Evans, Dalton, and Ralph Evans, Commerce; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 3 p.m., from the Solid Rock Baptist church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and Frank Spivey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Billy Parson.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas Sudderth
HOMER - Douglas Lamar Sudderth, 51, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Hall County on February 14, 1959, he was the son of Troy and Barbara Buffington Sudderth of Homer. He was formerly employed with Magnolia Window and Door Company and was a member of the Metro Baptist Church. Mr. Sudderth was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Lynn Sudderth.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his loving wife of 21 years, Diane McCoy Sudderth, Homer; a son, Brian Lamar Sudderth, Homer; step-daughter, Janice Griffin, Buford; grandson, Hunter Kade Sudderth, Homer; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 2 p.m., from Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the White Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on February 14, 1959, he was the son of Troy and Barbara Buffington Sudderth of Homer. He was formerly employed with Magnolia Window and Door Company and was a member of the Metro Baptist Church. Mr. Sudderth was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Lynn Sudderth.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his loving wife of 21 years, Diane McCoy Sudderth, Homer; a son, Brian Lamar Sudderth, Homer; step-daughter, Janice Griffin, Buford; grandson, Hunter Kade Sudderth, Homer; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 2 p.m., from Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the White Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘J.C.’ Hooper
LULA – James Carl “J.C.” Hooper, 90, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at BJC Hospital in Commerce, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Jim and Ora Belle Stone Hooper. He was retired from the Gainesville Mill and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nell McGee Hooper; and a sister, Carrie Maldonado.
He served with the United States Army in World War II, where he served in three Major Campaigns, including Invasion of Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the European American Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was a member of the Paul E. Bolding Post 7 American Legion for over 60 years and was a member of the V.F.W., Sons of American Revolution, Banks County Middle River Volunteers and a life member of the D.A.V. Gainesville-Hall Chapter.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene White Hooper, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Patsy Hooper, Homer; daughter, Barbara Ann Hooper, Gainesville; brother, Herman Hooper, Gainesville; five stepchildren; grandchildren, Dana and Greg Abernathy, Cornelia; six step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ward's Funeral Home with the Rev. James Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, June 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Jim and Ora Belle Stone Hooper. He was retired from the Gainesville Mill and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nell McGee Hooper; and a sister, Carrie Maldonado.
He served with the United States Army in World War II, where he served in three Major Campaigns, including Invasion of Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the European American Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was a member of the Paul E. Bolding Post 7 American Legion for over 60 years and was a member of the V.F.W., Sons of American Revolution, Banks County Middle River Volunteers and a life member of the D.A.V. Gainesville-Hall Chapter.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene White Hooper, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Patsy Hooper, Homer; daughter, Barbara Ann Hooper, Gainesville; brother, Herman Hooper, Gainesville; five stepchildren; grandchildren, Dana and Greg Abernathy, Cornelia; six step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ward's Funeral Home with the Rev. James Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, June 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Doss
HOMER – Barbara Brewer Doss, 82, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on May 11, 1928, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late George Bunion and Sylvia Lucille Savage Brewer. She attended Line Baptist Church and was a retired nurse’s aide. She enjoyed sewing and sharing with others. Mrs. Doss was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clinton Doss; a brother, H.W. “Buddy” Brewer; an infant brother, Albert Ronald Brewer; and an infant sister, Lucille Brewer.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Jim Bryant, Homer; son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Deborah Everette, Homer; sister, Geraldine Brown, Homer; sister-in-law, Betty Brewer, Lula; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 10, at 2 p.m., from Whitefield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 11, from the Level Cross United Methodist Church in Dobson, N.C., with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Clayton Tilley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 11, 1928, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late George Bunion and Sylvia Lucille Savage Brewer. She attended Line Baptist Church and was a retired nurse’s aide. She enjoyed sewing and sharing with others. Mrs. Doss was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clinton Doss; a brother, H.W. “Buddy” Brewer; an infant brother, Albert Ronald Brewer; and an infant sister, Lucille Brewer.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Jim Bryant, Homer; son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Deborah Everette, Homer; sister, Geraldine Brown, Homer; sister-in-law, Betty Brewer, Lula; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 10, at 2 p.m., from Whitefield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 11, from the Level Cross United Methodist Church in Dobson, N.C., with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Clayton Tilley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Gene’ Coker
Eugene “Gene” Coker, 71, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Banks County on July 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Henry and Genie Hill Coker. He was retired as a self-employed auto trader having owned and operated Coker’s Used Trucks. He attended Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church and enjoyed fishing, gardening and “loafering.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, loved ones stated. Mr. Coker was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Tara, Elouise Mann, Gloria Cotton, Ruby Whitefield and Guynell Coker; and a brother, James Coker.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Claydean Bennett Coker, Alto; children and their spouses, Patsy and Reynolds Waldron, Homer, Todd and Melinda Coker and Jeremy and Stephanie Coker, all of Alto; grandchildren, Dusty Coley, Nicole Collins, Aundie Black, Haley Black, Emily Coker, Seth Coker and Annalyssia Coker; great-grandchildren, Hayden Coley and Tucker Smith; sisters, Jessie Westbrook, Homer, Ruth Parsons, Marietta, and Sonya Baugh, Dundee, Fla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Noyl and Paralee Goodson, Alto.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in the Wade Family Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on July 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Henry and Genie Hill Coker. He was retired as a self-employed auto trader having owned and operated Coker’s Used Trucks. He attended Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church and enjoyed fishing, gardening and “loafering.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, loved ones stated. Mr. Coker was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Tara, Elouise Mann, Gloria Cotton, Ruby Whitefield and Guynell Coker; and a brother, James Coker.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Claydean Bennett Coker, Alto; children and their spouses, Patsy and Reynolds Waldron, Homer, Todd and Melinda Coker and Jeremy and Stephanie Coker, all of Alto; grandchildren, Dusty Coley, Nicole Collins, Aundie Black, Haley Black, Emily Coker, Seth Coker and Annalyssia Coker; great-grandchildren, Hayden Coley and Tucker Smith; sisters, Jessie Westbrook, Homer, Ruth Parsons, Marietta, and Sonya Baugh, Dundee, Fla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Noyl and Paralee Goodson, Alto.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in the Wade Family Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
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