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.
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Jimmie Ray
HOMER – Jimmie Adelee Ray, 89, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Hill Haven Nursing Home.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Carrie Jordan Pritchett. She was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Ray; a son, Leon Ray; daughter, Joyce Boswell; brother, Branson Pritchett; and sisters, Marie Baughcum, Syble Kimsey and Omagene Pritchett.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane Hardman, Homer; brother, Frank Pritchett, Smyrna; sisters, Elizabeth Oakes, Lula, and Carenna Bonds, Demorest; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Calhoun and Lamar Purcell officiating. Burial will be in Banks Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 22, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd., NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345-3315.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Carrie Jordan Pritchett. She was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Ray; a son, Leon Ray; daughter, Joyce Boswell; brother, Branson Pritchett; and sisters, Marie Baughcum, Syble Kimsey and Omagene Pritchett.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane Hardman, Homer; brother, Frank Pritchett, Smyrna; sisters, Elizabeth Oakes, Lula, and Carenna Bonds, Demorest; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Calhoun and Lamar Purcell officiating. Burial will be in Banks Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 22, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd., NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345-3315.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pat’ Crane
HOMER – Annie “Pat” Crane, 81, died Monday, September 20, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Odell Cotton. She was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Crane was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Crane; a son, David Crane; sister, Sara Webb; brothers, John Wayne “Butch” Cotton, Jerry Cotton and Bob Cotton.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Martha Crane, Rita and Jeff Pickens, all of Homer; brothers, William “Bill” Cotton, Marietta, and Charles Cotton, Nicholson; sisters, Grace Crane, Maysville, Jo Wilbanks, Homer, and Judy Wilson, Commerce; granddaughter, Laura Rose Pickens; step-granddaughter and step-grandson-in-law, Cassie and Kevin Jones; two step-great-grandchildren, Ava and Kaleb Jones.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23, at 11 a.m., from the Maysville Baptist Church with Brian Stowe and the Rev. Christian Burton officiating. Burial will be in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 22, from 2 to 9 p.m.
Flowers or donations to Maysville Baptist Church Mission Fund, 8875 Hwy. 82 Spur, Maysville, GA 30558, will be accepted in her memory.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Odell Cotton. She was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Crane was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Crane; a son, David Crane; sister, Sara Webb; brothers, John Wayne “Butch” Cotton, Jerry Cotton and Bob Cotton.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Martha Crane, Rita and Jeff Pickens, all of Homer; brothers, William “Bill” Cotton, Marietta, and Charles Cotton, Nicholson; sisters, Grace Crane, Maysville, Jo Wilbanks, Homer, and Judy Wilson, Commerce; granddaughter, Laura Rose Pickens; step-granddaughter and step-grandson-in-law, Cassie and Kevin Jones; two step-great-grandchildren, Ava and Kaleb Jones.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23, at 11 a.m., from the Maysville Baptist Church with Brian Stowe and the Rev. Christian Burton officiating. Burial will be in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 22, from 2 to 9 p.m.
Flowers or donations to Maysville Baptist Church Mission Fund, 8875 Hwy. 82 Spur, Maysville, GA 30558, will be accepted in her memory.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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