WINTERVILLE – Minta “Clint” Wiley, 55, died peacefully with her family surrounding her Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Velma Jean Payne. She had worked at the Golden Pantry in Winterville for 10 years.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne “Bodie” Wiley; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Dale Abercrombie, Royston, Tina and Kevin Gabriel, Winterville, and Joannie and Sammy Treadwell, Danielsville; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Elaine Payne, Colbert; sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie and Wayne Fields, Lexington; grandchildren, Brittany Smith, Dakota Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Christopher Gabriel, Bryson Gabriel, Danielle Treadwell, Jade Treadwell, Kellie Minish and Codie Abercrombie; and great-grandchildren, Ally Cowart, Landon Smith and Adeyn Minish.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, at 1 p.m., from Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. Burial will be at Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Treadwell, Jeremy Payne, Michael Paige, Bubba Clark, Billy Wiley and Marty Booker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from September 2010
Jessie Lamar Eubanks
COMMERCE – Jessie Lamar Eubanks, 97, died Thursday morning, September 30, 2010, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jessie Cornelius and Ertie Virginia Barnett Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks was preceded in death by two wives, Margie Irvin Eubanks, the mother of the children, and Elise Bennett Eubanks.
Survivors include children, J. Walter and Joyce Eubanks, Commerce, Randall and Sandra Eubanks, Tucker, Betty J. Baxter, Commerce; siblings, Ollie Mae Lewis and Curtis Eubanks, both of Commerce, Gynelle Otting, Baldwin; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service and at other times at the respective homes of the children.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jessie Cornelius and Ertie Virginia Barnett Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks was preceded in death by two wives, Margie Irvin Eubanks, the mother of the children, and Elise Bennett Eubanks.
Survivors include children, J. Walter and Joyce Eubanks, Commerce, Randall and Sandra Eubanks, Tucker, Betty J. Baxter, Commerce; siblings, Ollie Mae Lewis and Curtis Eubanks, both of Commerce, Gynelle Otting, Baldwin; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service and at other times at the respective homes of the children.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Edward McDonald
ATLANTA – Henry Edward McDonald, 84, formerly of Banks County, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
Born in Banks County on October 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Guy Odessa and Ida Owens McDonald. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Church and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service with over 35 years of service. Mr. McDonald was the last of his immediate family.
Survivors include his wife, Moise Coker McDonald, Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Joseph Laurenzo, Atlanta; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Paul and Erinn Laurenzo, Woodstock; and great-grandchildren, Autum and Anthony Laurenzo, Woodstock.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 1, at 2 p.m., from Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Howell officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Rabun County DAV Chapter 15 and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whitfield Funeral Home in Baldwin.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on October 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Guy Odessa and Ida Owens McDonald. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Church and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service with over 35 years of service. Mr. McDonald was the last of his immediate family.
Survivors include his wife, Moise Coker McDonald, Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Joseph Laurenzo, Atlanta; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Paul and Erinn Laurenzo, Woodstock; and great-grandchildren, Autum and Anthony Laurenzo, Woodstock.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 1, at 2 p.m., from Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Howell officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Rabun County DAV Chapter 15 and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whitfield Funeral Home in Baldwin.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Malrose Bailey
JEFFERSON – Malrose Bailey, 82, died Monday, September 27, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James Bailey; and a son, Wayne Bailey, Jefferson.
Survivors include a son, Charles (Lois) Bailey; grandsons, Tyrone Bailey, Jefferson, and Roger Wayne Jr., Homer; godson, Wesley Moon, Jefferson; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Paradise AME Church, 431 MLK Dr., Jefferson GA. A Celebration will be held Saturday, October 2, at 1 p.m., at the Paradise AME Church.
Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James Bailey; and a son, Wayne Bailey, Jefferson.
Survivors include a son, Charles (Lois) Bailey; grandsons, Tyrone Bailey, Jefferson, and Roger Wayne Jr., Homer; godson, Wesley Moon, Jefferson; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Paradise AME Church, 431 MLK Dr., Jefferson GA. A Celebration will be held Saturday, October 2, at 1 p.m., at the Paradise AME Church.
Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Toni’ McGinnis
NICHOLSON – Latona “Toni” Smith McGinnis, 68, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Bibb County, the daughter of Hoyt Smith of Nicholson and the late Willometter Sailors Smith. She was a member of the Nicholson United Methodist Church and was employed by Roper Pump Company. Mrs. McGinnis was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Lilburn McGinnis.
Survivors in addition to her father include a son, Mark McGinnis, Monroe; a brother, Bobby Smith, Lakewood, Ill.; sister, Delores Wilson, Lafayette; and granddaughter, Jillian Haughey.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Clark officiating. Burial will be in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Bibb County, the daughter of Hoyt Smith of Nicholson and the late Willometter Sailors Smith. She was a member of the Nicholson United Methodist Church and was employed by Roper Pump Company. Mrs. McGinnis was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Lilburn McGinnis.
Survivors in addition to her father include a son, Mark McGinnis, Monroe; a brother, Bobby Smith, Lakewood, Ill.; sister, Delores Wilson, Lafayette; and granddaughter, Jillian Haughey.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Clark officiating. Burial will be in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Edna Wilbanks
COMMERCE – Edna Louise Spear Wilbanks, 92, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Wilbanks Country Living Personal Care.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late C.E. and Ruth Reynolds Spear. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Wilbanks; and a brother, J. Nolan Spear, Sr.
Survivors include sons, Gene Wilbanks, Mims, Fla., Lamar Wilbanks and Wayne Wilbanks, both of Commerce, and Dennis Wilbanks, Mims, Fla.; a brother, C.E. Spear Jr., Spencer ,N.C.; sister, Mable Ray, Marietta; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family requests to omit flowers. Donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late C.E. and Ruth Reynolds Spear. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Wilbanks; and a brother, J. Nolan Spear, Sr.
Survivors include sons, Gene Wilbanks, Mims, Fla., Lamar Wilbanks and Wayne Wilbanks, both of Commerce, and Dennis Wilbanks, Mims, Fla.; a brother, C.E. Spear Jr., Spencer ,N.C.; sister, Mable Ray, Marietta; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family requests to omit flowers. Donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Brian Claxton
FLOWERY BRANCH – Brian Claxton, 45, died Monday, September 27, 2010, following a sudden illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home South with Pastor Russ Butcher officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home South with Pastor Russ Butcher officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Frances Mathews
ATHENS – Mary Frances Mathews, 70, died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Silverleaf Assisted Living Home.
A 1958 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, she retired from the University of Georgia Bookstore and worked ten years with the Athens Tech Bookstore. She was a member of Lexington Baptist Church and was a devoted sister and aunt.
Survivors include sisters, Syble Smith, Carlton, and Rita Manning, Conyers; a brother, Wallace Mathews, Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 29, at 10 a.m. from the Sandy Cross Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian City Home for Children, 7345 Red Oak Rd., Union City, GA 30291.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A 1958 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, she retired from the University of Georgia Bookstore and worked ten years with the Athens Tech Bookstore. She was a member of Lexington Baptist Church and was a devoted sister and aunt.
Survivors include sisters, Syble Smith, Carlton, and Rita Manning, Conyers; a brother, Wallace Mathews, Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 29, at 10 a.m. from the Sandy Cross Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian City Home for Children, 7345 Red Oak Rd., Union City, GA 30291.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Richards
THOMSON – Evelyn Rucker Richards, 95, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the BJC Nursing Home, Commerce.
Born in Rayle, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eva Cosby Echols. She was a longtime member of the Thomson First United Methodist Church and the OSME Bible study group and was a retired employee of Hadaway’s Department Store, Thomson. Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by husbands, George Luther Rucker Sr. and Claude N. Richards.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George Luther Rucker Jr. and Pat Rucker, Jefferson; and grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 3, at the Thomson First United Methodist Church, Knox Chapel, with the Rev. Beverly Wilkerson Casstevens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Thomson.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements
Born in Rayle, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eva Cosby Echols. She was a longtime member of the Thomson First United Methodist Church and the OSME Bible study group and was a retired employee of Hadaway’s Department Store, Thomson. Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by husbands, George Luther Rucker Sr. and Claude N. Richards.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George Luther Rucker Jr. and Pat Rucker, Jefferson; and grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 3, at the Thomson First United Methodist Church, Knox Chapel, with the Rev. Beverly Wilkerson Casstevens officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Thomson.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements
Karen Patterson
ILA – Karen Denise Patterson, 53, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elaine DiMarco Caldwell.
Survivors include her husband, James “Jim” Lamar Patterson; son, Eric Lantz, Ila; daughter, Rachael Lantz, Ila; stepdaughter, Rebecca Patterson Lavender, Las Vegas, Nev.; stepson, Joseph Patterson, Athens; brother, Brian Caldwell; and sisters, Sandra Johnston and Laura Doffing.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 2, from the Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 1.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elaine DiMarco Caldwell.
Survivors include her husband, James “Jim” Lamar Patterson; son, Eric Lantz, Ila; daughter, Rachael Lantz, Ila; stepdaughter, Rebecca Patterson Lavender, Las Vegas, Nev.; stepson, Joseph Patterson, Athens; brother, Brian Caldwell; and sisters, Sandra Johnston and Laura Doffing.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 2, from the Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 1.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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