DANIELSVILLE – George A. Holden Jr., 80, died Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston.
Born on January 23, 1930, in Flint, Mich., he was the son of the late George A. Holden Sr. and Margaret Moore Holden. He was a United States Navy Retired and was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church. Mr. Holden was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Crowe Drake Holden.
Survivors include a grandson and spouse, Mark and Alice Holden, New Jersey; great-granddaughters, Angelina and Samantha Holden, both of New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Marylne Amrani, New Jersey; stepson and spouse, Jerry and Carla Drake, Royston; stepdaughter and spouse, Beverly and Greg Dudley, Danielsville; and three step-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 14, at 5 p.m., from the Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tim Peck officiating.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from July, 2010
Joe Brooks
COMER – Joe Loyd Brooks, 74, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George T. and Gussie Scogins Brooks. He was a farmer and insurance division manager. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Gordon Brooks, Hoyt Books, Bertha Mae Brooks and Laura Bell Pullian.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kloma J. Brooks; children and their spouses, Debbie and Godfrey Channell, George and Jane Brooks; brothers, Robert T. Brooks, James R. Brooks; a sister, Patsy Standridge; four grandchildren, Trey and Renae Compton, Dylan Brooks, Savannah Channell, Matthew Brooks; and many other children who thought of Mr. Brooks as a father.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 13, from the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, with the Rev. Glen Guest officiating. Burial was at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Alex Hand, Cory Clements, Stan Maxwell, Jimmy T. Compton, Fred Martin, Mike Pullian, Darwin McGee and James McGee.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George T. and Gussie Scogins Brooks. He was a farmer and insurance division manager. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Gordon Brooks, Hoyt Books, Bertha Mae Brooks and Laura Bell Pullian.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kloma J. Brooks; children and their spouses, Debbie and Godfrey Channell, George and Jane Brooks; brothers, Robert T. Brooks, James R. Brooks; a sister, Patsy Standridge; four grandchildren, Trey and Renae Compton, Dylan Brooks, Savannah Channell, Matthew Brooks; and many other children who thought of Mr. Brooks as a father.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 13, from the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, with the Rev. Glen Guest officiating. Burial was at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Alex Hand, Cory Clements, Stan Maxwell, Jimmy T. Compton, Fred Martin, Mike Pullian, Darwin McGee and James McGee.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
James Patton
COMER – James Samuel Patton, 75, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, following a courageous six weeks battle with cancer.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late William and Mary Lou Sanders Patton. He was a 1951 graduate of Comer High School and a member of the Comer United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #404 and the Georgia Cattleman Association. He was an avid farmer and retired from the USDA as a meats and poultry inspector.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Burton Langford Patton; children and their spouses, Patricia and Scott Carey, James H. and Melanie Patton, Doug and Ann Patton; grandchildren, Jamie Patton, Shelly Patton, Morgan Carey, Sam Carey, Savannah Patton, Duncan Patton and Jake Corey; uncle, Joe Sanders; cousin, Nona Meers; and three caregivers, Donna Barrett, Jennifer Pittman and Wanda Jackson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 13, at the Comer United Methodist Church with the Revs. Albert Askew and Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Burial was at Comer Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Madison County Agricultural Center or the Comer United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late William and Mary Lou Sanders Patton. He was a 1951 graduate of Comer High School and a member of the Comer United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #404 and the Georgia Cattleman Association. He was an avid farmer and retired from the USDA as a meats and poultry inspector.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Burton Langford Patton; children and their spouses, Patricia and Scott Carey, James H. and Melanie Patton, Doug and Ann Patton; grandchildren, Jamie Patton, Shelly Patton, Morgan Carey, Sam Carey, Savannah Patton, Duncan Patton and Jake Corey; uncle, Joe Sanders; cousin, Nona Meers; and three caregivers, Donna Barrett, Jennifer Pittman and Wanda Jackson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 13, at the Comer United Methodist Church with the Revs. Albert Askew and Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Burial was at Comer Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Madison County Agricultural Center or the Comer United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Dover’ Dover
COLBERT – Walter Guy “Dover” Dover, Jr., 65, died Friday, July 9, 2010.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Walter Guy Dover Sr. and Marjorie Josephine Johnson Dover McCarty. He was the owner of Dover’s Garage. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Chelsea Richardson and two sisters, Marjorie Drinkard and Rachael D. Inglett.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Dover; children, Eddie Dover (Roxanne Richardson-Dover) and Wanda Tittle (Mike); brothers, Andy McCarty and Wayne McCarty; grandchildren, Zach Tittle, Courtney Tittle, Hayden Richardson, Michael Tittle and Mandy England.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. David Burt officiating. Burial was in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Holly Bales, Steve Quarles, Guy Powers, Curtis Daniels, Jason Booth, Paul Yearwood, Keith Fleeman and Hayden Richardson.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Walter Guy Dover Sr. and Marjorie Josephine Johnson Dover McCarty. He was the owner of Dover’s Garage. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Chelsea Richardson and two sisters, Marjorie Drinkard and Rachael D. Inglett.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Dover; children, Eddie Dover (Roxanne Richardson-Dover) and Wanda Tittle (Mike); brothers, Andy McCarty and Wayne McCarty; grandchildren, Zach Tittle, Courtney Tittle, Hayden Richardson, Michael Tittle and Mandy England.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. David Burt officiating. Burial was in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Holly Bales, Steve Quarles, Guy Powers, Curtis Daniels, Jason Booth, Paul Yearwood, Keith Fleeman and Hayden Richardson.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Pauline Voyles
MARTIN - Nettie Pauline Ramey Voyles, 84, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Brenda Voyles of Hull.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Ramey and Iva Lee Simmons Ramey Seay of Rabun County. Mrs. Voyles was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Sue Voyles; brothers, J.C. Ramey, L.T. Ramey, Vaughn Ramey; and sisters, Louise Williams and Marie O'Shields.
Pauline worked as a health care provider at Lipscomb Nursing Home for 21 years. She was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lavonia, and the Women╒s II Sunday School Class. She loved spending time at home with her family and friends, and she greatly loved her church and church family.
She was a devoted wife for 67 years. Survivors include her husband, Alvin W. Voyles, Martin; a brother, Bobby Ramey, Tiger; and sister, Betty York, Eastanolle; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Brenda Voyles, Hull, and Tommy and Maephene Voyles, Martin; grandchildren, Shauna and Ed Smith, Winterville, Melissa and Ed Peery, Suwanee, Jason Voyles and Todd and Staci Voyles, all of Hull; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Jason Defoor and Hubert Carter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church to lie in state beginning at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Lavonia. The Women's II Sunday School Class will serve as honorary escorts.
Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Ramey and Iva Lee Simmons Ramey Seay of Rabun County. Mrs. Voyles was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Sue Voyles; brothers, J.C. Ramey, L.T. Ramey, Vaughn Ramey; and sisters, Louise Williams and Marie O'Shields.
Pauline worked as a health care provider at Lipscomb Nursing Home for 21 years. She was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lavonia, and the Women╒s II Sunday School Class. She loved spending time at home with her family and friends, and she greatly loved her church and church family.
She was a devoted wife for 67 years. Survivors include her husband, Alvin W. Voyles, Martin; a brother, Bobby Ramey, Tiger; and sister, Betty York, Eastanolle; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Brenda Voyles, Hull, and Tommy and Maephene Voyles, Martin; grandchildren, Shauna and Ed Smith, Winterville, Melissa and Ed Peery, Suwanee, Jason Voyles and Todd and Staci Voyles, all of Hull; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Jason Defoor and Hubert Carter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church to lie in state beginning at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Lavonia. The Women's II Sunday School Class will serve as honorary escorts.
Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
Richey Lewallen
CARNESVILLE – Richey Dwayne Lewallen, 47, died Saturday, July 3, 2010.
Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by his father, Odis Lewallen and brother-in-law, Ron Baker.
Survivors include his mother, Willadean W. Lewallen, Carnesville; sisters, Beverly Baker and Teresa Wood, both of Carnesville; nieces; great-grandnieces and nephews; and special friend, Wendy Schiffer and her children, Baer Schiffer, Lochlan, Candence, Dahlia and Miles Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with burial in the Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 5.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by his father, Odis Lewallen and brother-in-law, Ron Baker.
Survivors include his mother, Willadean W. Lewallen, Carnesville; sisters, Beverly Baker and Teresa Wood, both of Carnesville; nieces; great-grandnieces and nephews; and special friend, Wendy Schiffer and her children, Baer Schiffer, Lochlan, Candence, Dahlia and Miles Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with burial in the Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 5.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Brueshaber
DANIELSVILLE - Donald F. Brueshaber, 72, died Friday, July 2, 2010.
A native of Curtis, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Henry and Helen Brunner Griesmer Brueshaber and husband of Janice M. Morris Brueshaber. He was a farmer, United States Air Force veteran and retired from Johns Manville of Winder. Mr. Brueshaber was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Brueshaber; and two sisters, Marie Hancock and Elsie Sherman.
Survivors in addition to his wife, include seven children, Cindy Coile, Kelly Hendrix, Tamara Sisk, John Brueshaber, Michael Greenway, Ann Hernandez, Matt Greenway; three sisters, Audrey Kanneman, Helen Krasula, Sharon Schmuhl; three brothers, John Joseph Brueshaber, Norman Brueshaber, Larry Brueshaber; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Curtis, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Henry and Helen Brunner Griesmer Brueshaber and husband of Janice M. Morris Brueshaber. He was a farmer, United States Air Force veteran and retired from Johns Manville of Winder. Mr. Brueshaber was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Brueshaber; and two sisters, Marie Hancock and Elsie Sherman.
Survivors in addition to his wife, include seven children, Cindy Coile, Kelly Hendrix, Tamara Sisk, John Brueshaber, Michael Greenway, Ann Hernandez, Matt Greenway; three sisters, Audrey Kanneman, Helen Krasula, Sharon Schmuhl; three brothers, John Joseph Brueshaber, Norman Brueshaber, Larry Brueshaber; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ernie’ Norman
COMER - Ernest “Ernie” William Norman Sr., 84, was born in Hackensack, N.J. on January 5, 1926. He was a manager for F.W. Woolworth’s stores in New York and New Jersey. He also owned a variety store in New Jersey. Upon moving south he became a store manager for W.T. Grant’s in Lantana, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. A career change led him to own and operate Norman’s One Hour Martinizing in Atlanta and Norman’s One Hour Personalizing in Stone Mountain. Upon retiring he moved to his farm in Madison County, where he passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.
Ernest Norman served in the United States Navy during World War II on a destroyer, USS Ross. For many years in New Jersey, he was the President and member of the Lions Club. Ernie Norman was an avid Deep Sea Fisherman and Golfer. He enjoyed participating and watching many sports. One of his favorite words of wisdom was “Swing easy and hit hard!” Ernie enjoyed gardening and spent a lot of time landscaping his various properties throughout life. Most of all he loved birds - watching, feeding, raising and showing them. He was a member of the Athens First United Methodist where his memorial service was held on Saturday, June 19.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Lynn Kyle Norman; children, Ernie Jr. and Mary Norman, both of Stuart, Fla., Cheryl Norman, Lynn and Garth Tagge, and Melanie Norman, all of Atlanta, Bill and Cathy Norman, Alpharetta, and Valerie and Jason Fortson, Comer; grandchildren, Kent Tagge, Atlanta, Ashley Norman, Alpharetta, and Abby Kyle Fortson, Comer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, 327 North Lumpkin Street, Athens GA, 30601, Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MAOS), PO Box 453, Danielsville, GA 30633, Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011,Washington, DC 20090-6011, or your favorite charity.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Norman served in the United States Navy during World War II on a destroyer, USS Ross. For many years in New Jersey, he was the President and member of the Lions Club. Ernie Norman was an avid Deep Sea Fisherman and Golfer. He enjoyed participating and watching many sports. One of his favorite words of wisdom was “Swing easy and hit hard!” Ernie enjoyed gardening and spent a lot of time landscaping his various properties throughout life. Most of all he loved birds - watching, feeding, raising and showing them. He was a member of the Athens First United Methodist where his memorial service was held on Saturday, June 19.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Lynn Kyle Norman; children, Ernie Jr. and Mary Norman, both of Stuart, Fla., Cheryl Norman, Lynn and Garth Tagge, and Melanie Norman, all of Atlanta, Bill and Cathy Norman, Alpharetta, and Valerie and Jason Fortson, Comer; grandchildren, Kent Tagge, Atlanta, Ashley Norman, Alpharetta, and Abby Kyle Fortson, Comer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, 327 North Lumpkin Street, Athens GA, 30601, Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MAOS), PO Box 453, Danielsville, GA 30633, Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011,Washington, DC 20090-6011, or your favorite charity.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Collins
ILA – Jimmy David Collins Sr., 58, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Jimmy Hamilton and Barbara Anne McGinnis Collins. He was employed by White Cap.
Survivors include sons, Todd Collins, Commerce, and David “Pee Wee” Collins Jr., Dalton; a brother, Jay Collins, Atlanta; sister, Renee Scoggins, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and grandfather, Charles Collins, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the David Collins Memorial Fund, c/o First Georgia Bank, 573 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Jimmy Hamilton and Barbara Anne McGinnis Collins. He was employed by White Cap.
Survivors include sons, Todd Collins, Commerce, and David “Pee Wee” Collins Jr., Dalton; a brother, Jay Collins, Atlanta; sister, Renee Scoggins, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and grandfather, Charles Collins, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the David Collins Memorial Fund, c/o First Georgia Bank, 573 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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