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.
Jackson County - Topics from September, 2010
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.
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
Laura Anderson
JEFFERSON – Laura Louise Anderson, 40, died Friday, September 24, 2010.
She was the daughter of David Pearson and stepmother, Shirley, of Athens and mother and stepfather, Laura (Robert) Fournier, Winterville. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by children, Katelyn Rose Anderson and Charlie Brianna Anderson.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a friend, Scott Alfus Anderson; children, Wesley Scott Anderson, Lauren Kathleen Anderson, Kaylee Grace Anderson and Katie Breann Anderson; sisters, Lynn Watson, Winterville, and Ann Evans, Athens; brother, Charles Pearson Jr., Winterville; stepsister, Tammy Pitts; granddaughter, Cori Lynn Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m., from Crooked Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday, September 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of David Pearson and stepmother, Shirley, of Athens and mother and stepfather, Laura (Robert) Fournier, Winterville. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by children, Katelyn Rose Anderson and Charlie Brianna Anderson.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a friend, Scott Alfus Anderson; children, Wesley Scott Anderson, Lauren Kathleen Anderson, Kaylee Grace Anderson and Katie Breann Anderson; sisters, Lynn Watson, Winterville, and Ann Evans, Athens; brother, Charles Pearson Jr., Winterville; stepsister, Tammy Pitts; granddaughter, Cori Lynn Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m., from Crooked Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday, September 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Claudine Brewer
JEFFERSON – Claudine Hood Brewer, 87, died Sunday, September 26, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lydia Murrell Hood. She was a retired textile worker at Barrow Manufacturing with 35 years of service and was a member of Whisteville Christian Church. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Brewer in 1985; four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria Ann and Ronald Hunt, Winder, and Linda Gail and Ricky Martin, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Ministers Ray F. Fumea, Linwood Smith and Ray K. Fumea officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lydia Murrell Hood. She was a retired textile worker at Barrow Manufacturing with 35 years of service and was a member of Whisteville Christian Church. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Brewer in 1985; four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria Ann and Ronald Hunt, Winder, and Linda Gail and Ricky Martin, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Ministers Ray F. Fumea, Linwood Smith and Ray K. Fumea officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Bradley Marlowe
PENDERGRASS - Bradley Keith Marlowe, 50, died Thursday, September 23, 2010.
Born on September 1, 1960, in Athens, he was the son of Jackie Marlowe Brooks of Pendergrass and the late Donald Marlowe. He was self-employed in the grading business. Mr. Marlowe was preceded in death by grandparents, John B. and Essie Brooks and Buck and Grace Marlowe.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Leigh Stringer Marlowe; son, Jake Marlowe, Pendergrass; sister, Donette Marlowe, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; brothers, Johnny Marlowe and Andy Marlowe, both of Jefferson, Judd Wilkes, Moody, Ala., and Wade Wilkes, Jefferson; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Willie Pittmon.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. The burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery with Johnny Marlowe, Andy Marlowe, Judd Wilkes, Wade Wilkes, John Boy Stringer and Willie Pittmon honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jake Marlowe College Fund, 508 Payneville Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 1, 1960, in Athens, he was the son of Jackie Marlowe Brooks of Pendergrass and the late Donald Marlowe. He was self-employed in the grading business. Mr. Marlowe was preceded in death by grandparents, John B. and Essie Brooks and Buck and Grace Marlowe.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Leigh Stringer Marlowe; son, Jake Marlowe, Pendergrass; sister, Donette Marlowe, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; brothers, Johnny Marlowe and Andy Marlowe, both of Jefferson, Judd Wilkes, Moody, Ala., and Wade Wilkes, Jefferson; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Willie Pittmon.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. The burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery with Johnny Marlowe, Andy Marlowe, Judd Wilkes, Wade Wilkes, John Boy Stringer and Willie Pittmon honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jake Marlowe College Fund, 508 Payneville Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Mike Whisnant
COMMERCE – Mike Franklin Whisnant, 52, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Winder, he was the son of James Whisnant and the late Dovie Crisley Whisnant. Mr. Whisnant was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Whisnant.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Debbie London Whisnant, Commerce; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jennifer Whisnant, Toccoa; brothers, Steve Whisnant, Pendergrass, and Larry Whisnant, Jefferson; sister, Joann Whisnant, Pendergrass; and a grandchild, Shelby Whisnant, Toccoa.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Beatty officiating. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, he was the son of James Whisnant and the late Dovie Crisley Whisnant. Mr. Whisnant was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Whisnant.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Debbie London Whisnant, Commerce; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jennifer Whisnant, Toccoa; brothers, Steve Whisnant, Pendergrass, and Larry Whisnant, Jefferson; sister, Joann Whisnant, Pendergrass; and a grandchild, Shelby Whisnant, Toccoa.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Beatty officiating. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Lula Mae Adams
COMMERCE – Lula Mae Parham Adams, 96, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Athens Heritage.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vanna Powers Parham. She was a member of Erastus Christian Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Adams.
Survivors include daughters, Gail Bone and Mary Ann Owensby, both of Commerce; a brother, Kimsey Parham, Lagrange; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, at 3 p.m., from the Erastus Christian Church with Mr. Steve Parker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Erastus Christian Church Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vanna Powers Parham. She was a member of Erastus Christian Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Adams.
Survivors include daughters, Gail Bone and Mary Ann Owensby, both of Commerce; a brother, Kimsey Parham, Lagrange; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, at 3 p.m., from the Erastus Christian Church with Mr. Steve Parker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Erastus Christian Church Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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