JEFFERSON – Dr. Charles H. Uhl, 92, formerly of Ithaca, N.Y., died Sunday, August 29, 2010.
He was born on May 28, 1918, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of the late Harry C. and Florence Haupt Uhl. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a Professor of Plant Biology with Cornell University for 50 years. While at Cornell he served as an advisor to the Sigma Chi fraternity. He served as an usher at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, was an honorary fellow with the Succulent and Cactus Society of America, and was a longtime member of the Ithaca Stamp Club and American Philatelic Society.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie W. Uhl, Jefferson; children, Natalie J., Mary, Charles and Elizabeth; brother, Robert I. Uhl, Atlanta; and grandchildren, Toby, Hugh and Amy.
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 3, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. John Simmons and David Tinsley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornell Plantations, One Plantations Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from August, 2010
Sue Hutchinson Clary
JEFFERSON - Ms. Sue Hutchinson Clary, 64, of Hidden Lakes Trail, Jefferson, died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the residence of her sister in Martinez.
A native of Thomson, she had made Jefferson her home since 2000. She was a retired dental hygienist and a homemaker. She was an active member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church and the Pilot Club, a service organization. Her last years were made joyful by her loving granddaughter, Kaley, and her grandson, Kenny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gloria Hutchinson; and brothers; Jimmy, Bob and Tom Hutchinson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Kayla Clary, Jefferson; grandchildren, Kaley and Kenny; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Paul Bilodeau, Martinez; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Thomas Samuel, Dr. Chris Sheils, special friend, Rosemary Matthews, the staff of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and 5-South at the Medical College of Georgia for the excellent and compassionate care that she received.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, September 1, at 4 p.m. in the Knox Chapel of the Thomson First United Methodist Church in Thomson with the Rev. Beverly Casstevens officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Thomson First United Methodist Church.
Curtis Funeral Home, Thomson, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Thomson, she had made Jefferson her home since 2000. She was a retired dental hygienist and a homemaker. She was an active member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church and the Pilot Club, a service organization. Her last years were made joyful by her loving granddaughter, Kaley, and her grandson, Kenny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gloria Hutchinson; and brothers; Jimmy, Bob and Tom Hutchinson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Kayla Clary, Jefferson; grandchildren, Kaley and Kenny; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Paul Bilodeau, Martinez; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Thomas Samuel, Dr. Chris Sheils, special friend, Rosemary Matthews, the staff of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and 5-South at the Medical College of Georgia for the excellent and compassionate care that she received.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, September 1, at 4 p.m. in the Knox Chapel of the Thomson First United Methodist Church in Thomson with the Rev. Beverly Casstevens officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Thomson First United Methodist Church.
Curtis Funeral Home, Thomson, is in charge of arrangements.
James Howard Dobbs
CLEVELAND – James Howard Dobbs, 60, died Wednesday, August 25, 1010, at his residence following a brief illness.
Born on November 26, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Berlin and Mary Frances Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Dobbs.
Survivors include his wife, Dale Dobbs, Cleveland; sons, Brad Dobbs, Cleveland, Brian Dobbs, Clarkesville; daughter, Sherry Ward, Commerce; sisters, Elaine James, Athens, Wanda Loggins, Ila; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 28, from the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Eterlee and Paul Flynn officiating. Burial was in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 26, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Berlin and Mary Frances Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Dobbs.
Survivors include his wife, Dale Dobbs, Cleveland; sons, Brad Dobbs, Cleveland, Brian Dobbs, Clarkesville; daughter, Sherry Ward, Commerce; sisters, Elaine James, Athens, Wanda Loggins, Ila; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 28, from the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Eterlee and Paul Flynn officiating. Burial was in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
Roy Dewitt Sears
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Roy Dewitt Sears, 59, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Annie Sue Lockman Sears. Mr. Sears was preceded in death by a son, Dewitt Sears.
Survivors include children, Maranda Massey, Tammy Sears, Justin Sears and Lee Sears; siblings, Martha Dean, Betty Fisher, Sylvia McDonald, Pat Williamson, Joe Sears and Ray Sears; and eight grandchildren.
He was cremated and a memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 31, at 10 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and David Strickland officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Annie Sue Lockman Sears. Mr. Sears was preceded in death by a son, Dewitt Sears.
Survivors include children, Maranda Massey, Tammy Sears, Justin Sears and Lee Sears; siblings, Martha Dean, Betty Fisher, Sylvia McDonald, Pat Williamson, Joe Sears and Ray Sears; and eight grandchildren.
He was cremated and a memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 31, at 10 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and David Strickland officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Gail’ Puckett
GAINESVILLE – Marion “Gail” Puckett, 72, died Thursday, August 26, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Coral Gables, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Henry and Marian Louise Faircloth Reineke. She was employed with the City of College Park for 25 years. In later years she was a library assistant for the Murrayville Hall County Library. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church. She leaves a legacy of lifelong Christian service and will be greatly missed by her friends and family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sherry Puckett, Gainesville; daughter, Michele Marie Collier, Gainesville; grandchildren, Blair and Brianna Collier and Regan and Joshua Puckett.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, at 2:30 p.m., from Memorial North Park Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Tom Smiley and Jerry Gill officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Lakewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 2235 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Coral Gables, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Henry and Marian Louise Faircloth Reineke. She was employed with the City of College Park for 25 years. In later years she was a library assistant for the Murrayville Hall County Library. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church. She leaves a legacy of lifelong Christian service and will be greatly missed by her friends and family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sherry Puckett, Gainesville; daughter, Michele Marie Collier, Gainesville; grandchildren, Blair and Brianna Collier and Regan and Joshua Puckett.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, at 2:30 p.m., from Memorial North Park Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Tom Smiley and Jerry Gill officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Lakewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 2235 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Allen Hunter Sr.
WATKINSVILLE - Allen Alfonzo Hunter, Sr., 86, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, with his loving wife and family surrounding him as he ended his earthly journey to be with his Savior in heaven.
Mr. Hunter╒s pride and joy was his family who continue his legacy of love: his wife, Margaret Turnbull Hunter; his children, Sheila Hunter and Michael Small; Allen and Sharon Hunter, Jr.; James and Jenny Hunter; Mary and Paul Foles; Virginia and Danny Roberts; Vanessa and Jim Reid; his grandchildren, Amberly and Matt Doggendorf; Brock Hunter and Carrie Bragg; Justin and Shanda Foles; Elizabeth Foles and fiance', Alan Carroll; Hailey Hunter; Courtney Hunter; Meghan Jourbert and fiance', T. J. Peters; Micah Hunter Small, Seth Fleming, Hannah Fleming, Elijah Fleming, Brianna Roberts, Savannah Roberts, Kaitlynn Reid, and his joy, great-grandchildren, Allie Foles, Nicholas Foles, Isabella Mingledorff, andLandon Doggendorf.
He is appreciated by nieces and nephews; Beverly and Bob Bargfrede; Linda Hunter, Paula and O.P. Jones; Jimmy and Judy Flanagan and special family; Bart Mingledorff, Al Cuming, Carol and Ricky Dunn, Brenda Rusgrove, Guy and Theresa Gordon, cousins and friends.
Mr. Hunter╒s work experiences included manager of Southern Shoes, agent of National Life Insurance, owner of Hunter Bookland and bus driver for Oconee County Schools. He and Margaret married October 31, 1952 and shared almost 58 years of married commitment.
Preceding him in death were his parents, James L. and Queette Hunter, brothers, J.L. and Dorothy Hunter, Paul and Katherleen Hunter, infant brother and sisters; Mary Flanagan Cuming and Alton Flanagan and Virginia and Ralph Veale; also nieces, Patricia Hunter and Vicki Hunter McCain, his wife╒s parents, James and Lois Turnbull and brother, Lamont Turnbull, and other extended family members.
Special appreciation is offered by the family to St. Mary╒s Hospice; to Lisa, caregiver, to First Christian Church (DOC), Athens, many friends and neighbors who visited with Allen during his illness from thyroid cancer. The neighborly support and time shared was so special. Thank you to all.
The family invites you to a memorial service on Sunday August 29, at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Athens, GA. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, followed by the receiving of friends at the Hunter home. The Revs. Alan Mace, Ray Austin and Michael Small will conduct the service. Pallbearers are his grandsons and honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters, Greg Pemberton and the Elders of First Christian Church.
The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home on Saturday August 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at the First Christian Church on Sunday one hour prior to the services.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to First Christian Church (DOC), 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hunter╒s pride and joy was his family who continue his legacy of love: his wife, Margaret Turnbull Hunter; his children, Sheila Hunter and Michael Small; Allen and Sharon Hunter, Jr.; James and Jenny Hunter; Mary and Paul Foles; Virginia and Danny Roberts; Vanessa and Jim Reid; his grandchildren, Amberly and Matt Doggendorf; Brock Hunter and Carrie Bragg; Justin and Shanda Foles; Elizabeth Foles and fiance', Alan Carroll; Hailey Hunter; Courtney Hunter; Meghan Jourbert and fiance', T. J. Peters; Micah Hunter Small, Seth Fleming, Hannah Fleming, Elijah Fleming, Brianna Roberts, Savannah Roberts, Kaitlynn Reid, and his joy, great-grandchildren, Allie Foles, Nicholas Foles, Isabella Mingledorff, andLandon Doggendorf.
He is appreciated by nieces and nephews; Beverly and Bob Bargfrede; Linda Hunter, Paula and O.P. Jones; Jimmy and Judy Flanagan and special family; Bart Mingledorff, Al Cuming, Carol and Ricky Dunn, Brenda Rusgrove, Guy and Theresa Gordon, cousins and friends.
Mr. Hunter╒s work experiences included manager of Southern Shoes, agent of National Life Insurance, owner of Hunter Bookland and bus driver for Oconee County Schools. He and Margaret married October 31, 1952 and shared almost 58 years of married commitment.
Preceding him in death were his parents, James L. and Queette Hunter, brothers, J.L. and Dorothy Hunter, Paul and Katherleen Hunter, infant brother and sisters; Mary Flanagan Cuming and Alton Flanagan and Virginia and Ralph Veale; also nieces, Patricia Hunter and Vicki Hunter McCain, his wife╒s parents, James and Lois Turnbull and brother, Lamont Turnbull, and other extended family members.
Special appreciation is offered by the family to St. Mary╒s Hospice; to Lisa, caregiver, to First Christian Church (DOC), Athens, many friends and neighbors who visited with Allen during his illness from thyroid cancer. The neighborly support and time shared was so special. Thank you to all.
The family invites you to a memorial service on Sunday August 29, at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Athens, GA. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, followed by the receiving of friends at the Hunter home. The Revs. Alan Mace, Ray Austin and Michael Small will conduct the service. Pallbearers are his grandsons and honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters, Greg Pemberton and the Elders of First Christian Church.
The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home on Saturday August 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at the First Christian Church on Sunday one hour prior to the services.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to First Christian Church (DOC), 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Agnes Davidson
JEFFERSON – Agnes Jeanette Sexton Davidson, 79, formerly of Munford, Ala., died Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Born on August 5, 1931, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Rafe and Ruth Mote Sexton. She was a seamstress and a member of the Munford First Baptist Church in Munford, Ala. Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Reynolds; and brother-in-law, Dean Reynolds.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Davidson, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Lawanna and Ronnie Laird, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Vicki Davidson, Braselton; grandsons, Joseph and Adam Laird; granddaughters, Alicia, Sabrina, and Abby Davidson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Guyrene Sexton, Billy and Helen Sexton, all of Gainesville, and Jimmy and Linda Sexton, Jefferson.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 26, at 7 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Sexton officiating. The visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service in the funeral home.
A memorial service was also be held Sunday, August 29, at 3 p.m. CT, in the Munford First Baptist Church in Munford, Ala. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 5, 1931, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Rafe and Ruth Mote Sexton. She was a seamstress and a member of the Munford First Baptist Church in Munford, Ala. Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Reynolds; and brother-in-law, Dean Reynolds.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Davidson, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Lawanna and Ronnie Laird, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Vicki Davidson, Braselton; grandsons, Joseph and Adam Laird; granddaughters, Alicia, Sabrina, and Abby Davidson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Guyrene Sexton, Billy and Helen Sexton, all of Gainesville, and Jimmy and Linda Sexton, Jefferson.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 26, at 7 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Sexton officiating. The visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service in the funeral home.
A memorial service was also be held Sunday, August 29, at 3 p.m. CT, in the Munford First Baptist Church in Munford, Ala. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Pledger Gardiner
MAYSVILLE – Pledger Gardiner, 89, died Monday, August 23, 2010.
He was the son of the late Edward and Frellie Morris Gardiner.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Lingerfelt Gardiner; sons, Ron Gardiner and Johnny Gardiner, both of Maysville; daughters, Mary Brantley, Maggie Valley, N.C., and Joyce Massey, Destin, Fla.; brother, Albert Gardiner, Commerce; sister, Elizabeth Wilson, Athens; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 2 p.m., from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Revs. James Duncan and Ralph Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Gardiner will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 1:30 until the time of the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Edward and Frellie Morris Gardiner.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Lingerfelt Gardiner; sons, Ron Gardiner and Johnny Gardiner, both of Maysville; daughters, Mary Brantley, Maggie Valley, N.C., and Joyce Massey, Destin, Fla.; brother, Albert Gardiner, Commerce; sister, Elizabeth Wilson, Athens; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 2 p.m., from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Revs. James Duncan and Ralph Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Gardiner will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 1:30 until the time of the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Tony Maddox
HOSCHTON – Tony S. Maddox, 61, died Sunday, August 22, 2010.
He was the son of the late Clayborn and Ann James Maddox. He had resided in Barrow County most of his life and he and his wife owned and operated Barrow Pharmacy in Statham. He was a 1974 graduate of The University of Georgia School of Pharmacy, attended Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was a veteran having served in the United States Coast Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Hall Maddox, Hoschton; sons and daughters-in-law, Casey and Alana Maddox, Winder, and Clay and Jill Maddox, Hoschton; grandchildren, Hannah Maddox, Audra Maddox and Luke Maddox; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Steve Collins, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Sammy Everett and David Ash and Mr. Gary Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Clayborn and Ann James Maddox. He had resided in Barrow County most of his life and he and his wife owned and operated Barrow Pharmacy in Statham. He was a 1974 graduate of The University of Georgia School of Pharmacy, attended Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was a veteran having served in the United States Coast Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Hall Maddox, Hoschton; sons and daughters-in-law, Casey and Alana Maddox, Winder, and Clay and Jill Maddox, Hoschton; grandchildren, Hannah Maddox, Audra Maddox and Luke Maddox; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Steve Collins, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Sammy Everett and David Ash and Mr. Gary Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Maggie Vinson
WARNER ROBINS – Maggie I. Vinson, 93, formerly of Jefferson, died Monday, August 23, 2010.
Born on December 8, 1916 in White County, she was the daughter of the late John Riley and Nora Palmer Dorsey. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Vinson and her late husband, Marion E. Vinson, were longtime residents of the Arcade Community.
Survivors include her son, John Phillip Vinson, Warner Robins; grandchildren, Diana Sedell, Haslett, Mich., Christine Reed, Harrah, Okla., and John Phillip Vinson II, Tampa, Fla.; great-grandchildren, April Mayer of U.S. Air Force Azores, Portugal, Christina Urie, Warner Robins and Cameron Sedell, Haslett, Mich.; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 10 a.m. in the Demorest City Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 8, 1916 in White County, she was the daughter of the late John Riley and Nora Palmer Dorsey. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Vinson and her late husband, Marion E. Vinson, were longtime residents of the Arcade Community.
Survivors include her son, John Phillip Vinson, Warner Robins; grandchildren, Diana Sedell, Haslett, Mich., Christine Reed, Harrah, Okla., and John Phillip Vinson II, Tampa, Fla.; great-grandchildren, April Mayer of U.S. Air Force Azores, Portugal, Christina Urie, Warner Robins and Cameron Sedell, Haslett, Mich.; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 10 a.m. in the Demorest City Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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