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.
Madison County - Topics from June, 2010
Jonathon Kailing
CARLTON – Jonathon Ray Kailing, 45, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla.
Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Donald Ray Kailing and the late Deanne McIlwee Weatherly. He was a truck driver for Estes Trucking and was a member of Millstone Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Paula Kailing; children, Rickey DeLaigle, Amanda Kailing and Krissi Kailing; brother, Donnie Kailing; sister, Tina Schuver; and grandson, Logan DeLaigle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at Millstone Baptist Church with the Rev. David Burt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Posey, Mark Roberts, Darrell Dykes, Rabun Ginn, Bob Davis and Virgil Hudson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, Monday, June 28.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements
Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Donald Ray Kailing and the late Deanne McIlwee Weatherly. He was a truck driver for Estes Trucking and was a member of Millstone Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Paula Kailing; children, Rickey DeLaigle, Amanda Kailing and Krissi Kailing; brother, Donnie Kailing; sister, Tina Schuver; and grandson, Logan DeLaigle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at Millstone Baptist Church with the Rev. David Burt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Posey, Mark Roberts, Darrell Dykes, Rabun Ginn, Bob Davis and Virgil Hudson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, Monday, June 28.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements
Kenneth Ledford
COMMERCE – Kenneth Gene Ledford, 58, died Saturday, June 26, 2010.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Ledford, Commerce and Ryan Ledford, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Crystal Gordon, Commerce and Jennifer Gearing, Hull; brothers, Steve Ledford, Commerce, Terry Ledford, Lula, Mark Ledford, Carnesville and Donny Ledford, Commerce; sisters, Susan Linder, Doris Leachman and Carol Pace, all of Commerce; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by brothers Allen Ledford and Tommy Ledford.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Eddie Gordon and Donald Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Ledford, Commerce and Ryan Ledford, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Crystal Gordon, Commerce and Jennifer Gearing, Hull; brothers, Steve Ledford, Commerce, Terry Ledford, Lula, Mark Ledford, Carnesville and Donny Ledford, Commerce; sisters, Susan Linder, Doris Leachman and Carol Pace, all of Commerce; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by brothers Allen Ledford and Tommy Ledford.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Eddie Gordon and Donald Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Jim Spooner
CARLTON – Rev. James Samuel “Jim” Spooner, 76, died Saturday, June 26, 2010.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he was the son of the late James Dewy and Julia Dorothy Arms Spooner. He was a retired school teacher and a Methodist minister. Rev. Spooner was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Carpenter Spooner and a daughter, Julia Ann Spooner Pattison.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Spooner Wooten, Carlton; son, James W. “Jim” Spooner, Monroe; sister, Jane Stevens McElveath, Cartersville; brothers, George Roger Spooner, Byron, and John D. Spooner, Aiken, S.C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 10 a.m., at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kennith Deitle, Calvin Ward, Bill Lloyd and Carolyn Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Asbury Cemetery in Otto, N.C. Pallbearers will be Alex Hunt, Christopher Hunt, Eric Hunt, Davis Keesee, Rhett Keesee and Zachary Sweat. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 29.
The family has requested memorials be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church Missions.
Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he was the son of the late James Dewy and Julia Dorothy Arms Spooner. He was a retired school teacher and a Methodist minister. Rev. Spooner was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Carpenter Spooner and a daughter, Julia Ann Spooner Pattison.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Spooner Wooten, Carlton; son, James W. “Jim” Spooner, Monroe; sister, Jane Stevens McElveath, Cartersville; brothers, George Roger Spooner, Byron, and John D. Spooner, Aiken, S.C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 10 a.m., at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kennith Deitle, Calvin Ward, Bill Lloyd and Carolyn Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Asbury Cemetery in Otto, N.C. Pallbearers will be Alex Hunt, Christopher Hunt, Eric Hunt, Davis Keesee, Rhett Keesee and Zachary Sweat. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 29.
The family has requested memorials be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church Missions.
Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pop’ Tyner
COLBERT – William Dwaine “Pop” Tyner, 81, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at his residence.
His was an amazing life filled with adventure and family. He was a self-taught guitarist, singer of folk and gospel songs and filled with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving husband, devoted father and the best barber ever to hold a pair of scissors. So well established was his business, that it is still hard to find a person young or old who hasn’t had their hair cut by him at least once. In his spare time he loved to go to North Carolina trout fishing, but he mostly kept close to home where he and his wife, Ida, raised three sons. He has left a legacy of memories that will always be with us. Mr. Tyner was preceded in death by a son, Keith Tyner; and a grandson, Lee Tyner.
Survivors include his lovely wife, Ida Kesler Tyner, whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 7; sons, Kenneth Tyner, wife Angelia, Mark Tyner, wife Jeannie, and Grant Tyner, wife Lise; grandchildren, Mimi, Audre, Jim, Brandon, Spence, Joel, Harrison, Isak, Joshua and Kaja.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m., from the Crossroads Church on Hwy. 29 with the Revs. Morris Sapp and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery in Danielsville. Pallbearers are Jonathon, Brandon, Spence and Harrison.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
“God Be With You Til We Meet Again.”
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
His was an amazing life filled with adventure and family. He was a self-taught guitarist, singer of folk and gospel songs and filled with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving husband, devoted father and the best barber ever to hold a pair of scissors. So well established was his business, that it is still hard to find a person young or old who hasn’t had their hair cut by him at least once. In his spare time he loved to go to North Carolina trout fishing, but he mostly kept close to home where he and his wife, Ida, raised three sons. He has left a legacy of memories that will always be with us. Mr. Tyner was preceded in death by a son, Keith Tyner; and a grandson, Lee Tyner.
Survivors include his lovely wife, Ida Kesler Tyner, whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 7; sons, Kenneth Tyner, wife Angelia, Mark Tyner, wife Jeannie, and Grant Tyner, wife Lise; grandchildren, Mimi, Audre, Jim, Brandon, Spence, Joel, Harrison, Isak, Joshua and Kaja.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m., from the Crossroads Church on Hwy. 29 with the Revs. Morris Sapp and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery in Danielsville. Pallbearers are Jonathon, Brandon, Spence and Harrison.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
“God Be With You Til We Meet Again.”
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Rowena Long
DANIELSVILLE – Rowena Long, 78, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
A native of Madison County, she was born on March 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Roscoe H. and Vallie Ree Bennett Long. After graduation from Ila High School, she moved to the Atlanta area and worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She enjoyed the last 13 years living in the home place next door to her sister. She loved attending the Evangelical Methodist Church. Rowena loved and was loved by so many of her family and friends who affectionately called her “Aunt Row.”
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Buddy Sexton, Danielsville; sisters, Nita Coile and Merle Logue, both of Cumming; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a special aunt, Idelle Short, Kannapolis, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, at 2 p.m., from the Evangelical Methodist Church with the Revs. Tim Peek, Bill Walker and Glenn Lyles officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Denver Porterfield, Dallas Porterfield, Matthew Fortson, Jorge Teves, Roger Dudley and Winfred Carey. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the home of Buddy and Irene Sexton.
The family also wishes to express appreciation to the cardiology nursing staff at Athens Regional Medical Center and especially Dr. Susan Kreher for all the loving care she was given during her illness.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was born on March 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Roscoe H. and Vallie Ree Bennett Long. After graduation from Ila High School, she moved to the Atlanta area and worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She enjoyed the last 13 years living in the home place next door to her sister. She loved attending the Evangelical Methodist Church. Rowena loved and was loved by so many of her family and friends who affectionately called her “Aunt Row.”
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Buddy Sexton, Danielsville; sisters, Nita Coile and Merle Logue, both of Cumming; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a special aunt, Idelle Short, Kannapolis, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, at 2 p.m., from the Evangelical Methodist Church with the Revs. Tim Peek, Bill Walker and Glenn Lyles officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Denver Porterfield, Dallas Porterfield, Matthew Fortson, Jorge Teves, Roger Dudley and Winfred Carey. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the home of Buddy and Irene Sexton.
The family also wishes to express appreciation to the cardiology nursing staff at Athens Regional Medical Center and especially Dr. Susan Kreher for all the loving care she was given during her illness.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Eritha Cartledge
HULL – Mary Eritha Cartledge, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Winterville Assisted Living, where she had been a resident for the past four years.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Huge E. and Omie Glenn White. She was a member of the Gordon Chapel United Methodist Church, the Madison County Pilot Club and was retired as a secretary from R. W. Porterfield. Mrs. Cartledge was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Cartledge Jr.; and brothers, Robert White and William White.
Survivors include special family members, Randy and Becky Jones, Blake Jones and Samantha Jones; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Staff of Winterville Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. from Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Blake Jones, Charles Burkhalter Jr., Brent Burkhalter, Melvin Pierce, Ken Deal, Gene Lackey, Shawn Koch and Marvin Gravenor. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Ashworth and Glenn Austin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Huge E. and Omie Glenn White. She was a member of the Gordon Chapel United Methodist Church, the Madison County Pilot Club and was retired as a secretary from R. W. Porterfield. Mrs. Cartledge was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Cartledge Jr.; and brothers, Robert White and William White.
Survivors include special family members, Randy and Becky Jones, Blake Jones and Samantha Jones; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Staff of Winterville Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. from Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Blake Jones, Charles Burkhalter Jr., Brent Burkhalter, Melvin Pierce, Ken Deal, Gene Lackey, Shawn Koch and Marvin Gravenor. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Ashworth and Glenn Austin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bammaw’ Simmons
ILA – Helen V. “Bammaw” Simmons, 82, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Marcille Fitzpatrick and Clifford Hubbard. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Simmons; daughters, Evie Lee “Winnie” Fields and Gloria Thornton.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Woodall; 14 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 22, from the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial was in the Ila Cemetery in Ila.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Marcille Fitzpatrick and Clifford Hubbard. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Simmons; daughters, Evie Lee “Winnie” Fields and Gloria Thornton.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Woodall; 14 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 22, from the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Burial was in the Ila Cemetery in Ila.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Ronnie’ Collins
CARLTON – Ronald “Ronnie” L. Collins Sr., 60, died Sunday, June 20, 2010.
A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late George Jackson Collins and Alma Rae Sumner Hartigan. He owned a business as a plumber and helped many people in the Elbert and Madison County areas. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Collins; and sister, Hazel Seabolt.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Collins, Carlton; children, Ronald “Ronnie” (Rhonda) Collins, Carlton, Shannon Collins Adams, Hull, Bryan (Dawn) Collins, Elberton, Dawn (Stuart) Collins Strickland, Carlton, and Paul (Rachel) Collins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brothers, Andrew Collins, Ridgeland, S.C., Tom Collins, Pembrook; sisters, Carrie Ruth Williams, Metter, Geneva Green, Reidsville, Gloria Lawrence, Sandersville, and Sharon Mallot, Savannah; and grandchildren, Ashton, Colton, Jaydon, Devin, Danielle, Gage and Brooke.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22, at 2 p.m., at New Town Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Monday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622, or New Town Baptist Church, 3015 River Rd., Carlton, GA 30627.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late George Jackson Collins and Alma Rae Sumner Hartigan. He owned a business as a plumber and helped many people in the Elbert and Madison County areas. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Collins; and sister, Hazel Seabolt.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Collins, Carlton; children, Ronald “Ronnie” (Rhonda) Collins, Carlton, Shannon Collins Adams, Hull, Bryan (Dawn) Collins, Elberton, Dawn (Stuart) Collins Strickland, Carlton, and Paul (Rachel) Collins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brothers, Andrew Collins, Ridgeland, S.C., Tom Collins, Pembrook; sisters, Carrie Ruth Williams, Metter, Geneva Green, Reidsville, Gloria Lawrence, Sandersville, and Sharon Mallot, Savannah; and grandchildren, Ashton, Colton, Jaydon, Devin, Danielle, Gage and Brooke.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22, at 2 p.m., at New Town Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Monday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622, or New Town Baptist Church, 3015 River Rd., Carlton, GA 30627.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Rossie Nelms
COMMERCE – Rossie Elizabeth Nelms, 75, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Eula Moon Nelms. She was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Nelms and Sammy Wilson.
Survivors include sisters, Ramona Sanford, Dallas, Linda Lassiter, Gainesville, Betty Hanley, Hull, and Sarah Raulerson, Augusta; brother, Dwight Nelms, Nicholson; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Ministers Ernest Burnett and Paul Scoggins officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the home of Dwight Nelms located at 247 Hawks Court in Nicholson.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Eula Moon Nelms. She was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Nelms and Sammy Wilson.
Survivors include sisters, Ramona Sanford, Dallas, Linda Lassiter, Gainesville, Betty Hanley, Hull, and Sarah Raulerson, Augusta; brother, Dwight Nelms, Nicholson; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Ministers Ernest Burnett and Paul Scoggins officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the home of Dwight Nelms located at 247 Hawks Court in Nicholson.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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