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.
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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.
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.
Sarah McConnell
COMER – Sarah E. McConnell, 97, died Sunday, September 26, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Inez Power Loftis. She was in the first class of women to graduate from the University of Georgia. She, along with her husband, the late Elmer McConnell, were the owners of Comer Hardware and Supply from 1955 until 1985. She was also a longtime member of the Comer Woman’s Club and was a member of the Comer First Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Rachel McConnell and Shuratt Whitworth, Lavonia, and Patricia M. Hancock, Comer; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, at 2 p.m., from the Comer First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Owens officiating. Burial will be at Comer Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Inez Power Loftis. She was in the first class of women to graduate from the University of Georgia. She, along with her husband, the late Elmer McConnell, were the owners of Comer Hardware and Supply from 1955 until 1985. She was also a longtime member of the Comer Woman’s Club and was a member of the Comer First Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Rachel McConnell and Shuratt Whitworth, Lavonia, and Patricia M. Hancock, Comer; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 29, at 2 p.m., from the Comer First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Owens officiating. Burial will be at Comer Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, September 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Cameron
Mary Elizabeth Sine Cameron has gone to meet our Lord of Heaven being of strong Christian faith.
Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., she was the daughter of Charles A. Sine Jr. of Kingsport, Tenn. and the late Ruth Sine. She was a graduate of Dobbins Bennit High School.
She married the late Rev. William R. Cameron Jr. They were married in her family church, Bethel Presbyterian, Kingsport, Tenn. Mary Elizabeth precedes her family in Heaven.
Survivors in addition to her father include a brother, Charles (Bud) Sine, Cookeville, Tenn.; five children; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Ronald Faulkner, Hull; their children, Carmen Wilson, Melody Hendricks, Jenna Nations, Rebekah Conley, Mary Grace, Alexander, William, Cameron and Peter Faulkner; son and daughter-in-law, William R. (Chip) and Claudia Cameron, Mathews, N.C.; his children, Catherine Cameron Pinney, Anna Cameron and PFC Graham R. Cameron, US Army, Mary Elizabeth’s daughter, Suzanne Cameron and son Chris Cameron and daughter and son-in-law Lillian (Dolly) and Carl Drawdy, Mooresville, N.C. their children Rachel, Cole, Elizabeth and Joshua Drawdy; her great-grandchildren, Jacoby and Carter Hendricks and Lillian Ruth Conley.
Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel at Danielsville will hold the private family visitation and graveside services on Tuesday, September 28.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., she was the daughter of Charles A. Sine Jr. of Kingsport, Tenn. and the late Ruth Sine. She was a graduate of Dobbins Bennit High School.
She married the late Rev. William R. Cameron Jr. They were married in her family church, Bethel Presbyterian, Kingsport, Tenn. Mary Elizabeth precedes her family in Heaven.
Survivors in addition to her father include a brother, Charles (Bud) Sine, Cookeville, Tenn.; five children; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Ronald Faulkner, Hull; their children, Carmen Wilson, Melody Hendricks, Jenna Nations, Rebekah Conley, Mary Grace, Alexander, William, Cameron and Peter Faulkner; son and daughter-in-law, William R. (Chip) and Claudia Cameron, Mathews, N.C.; his children, Catherine Cameron Pinney, Anna Cameron and PFC Graham R. Cameron, US Army, Mary Elizabeth’s daughter, Suzanne Cameron and son Chris Cameron and daughter and son-in-law Lillian (Dolly) and Carl Drawdy, Mooresville, N.C. their children Rachel, Cole, Elizabeth and Joshua Drawdy; her great-grandchildren, Jacoby and Carter Hendricks and Lillian Ruth Conley.
Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel at Danielsville will hold the private family visitation and graveside services on Tuesday, September 28.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Stanley’ Bridges
DANIELSVILLE –Neal “Stanley” Bridges died Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Mr. Bridges passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brave and courageous battle with Leukemia. His beloved wife and sister were at his side as was his last request.
He was the son of the late Donald and Helen Parham Bridges. He was an outdoorsman and loved life and nature, having worked most of his life in farming and agriculture. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Detsy Leisure Bridges; sister, Judy Bridges, Danielsville; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Edna Leisure, Lynn Haven, Fla; sister-in-law and spouse, Crystal and Reid Young, Niceville, Fla.; three brothers-in-law and spouses, Freddy Leisure, Lynn Haven, Fla., Forrest and Sue Leisure, Panama City, Fla., and Damon and Cindy Leisure, Wichita Falls, Texas, and their respective families; and a number of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dedicated friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. John Woods and Mr. C.J. Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Monday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. The family is at home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bridges passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brave and courageous battle with Leukemia. His beloved wife and sister were at his side as was his last request.
He was the son of the late Donald and Helen Parham Bridges. He was an outdoorsman and loved life and nature, having worked most of his life in farming and agriculture. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Detsy Leisure Bridges; sister, Judy Bridges, Danielsville; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Edna Leisure, Lynn Haven, Fla; sister-in-law and spouse, Crystal and Reid Young, Niceville, Fla.; three brothers-in-law and spouses, Freddy Leisure, Lynn Haven, Fla., Forrest and Sue Leisure, Panama City, Fla., and Damon and Cindy Leisure, Wichita Falls, Texas, and their respective families; and a number of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dedicated friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. John Woods and Mr. C.J. Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Monday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. The family is at home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ed’ Shelton
DANIELSVILLE – James “Ed” Shelton, 46, died Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Alma Jean Walls Shelton of Danielsville and the late Clarence L. Shelton. He enjoyed throwing darts and woodworking.
Survivors in addition to his mother include children, Hunter Cowart, Diamond Hill, Halee Nicole Shelton, Danielsville; a brother, Mike (Joy) Shelton, Winterville; maternal grandmother, Mildred Ashworth, Hull; special friend, Connie Kirk, Danielsville; and an aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews; and Callie.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m., at Colbert Cemetery with the Rev. Tac Coley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Alma Jean Walls Shelton of Danielsville and the late Clarence L. Shelton. He enjoyed throwing darts and woodworking.
Survivors in addition to his mother include children, Hunter Cowart, Diamond Hill, Halee Nicole Shelton, Danielsville; a brother, Mike (Joy) Shelton, Winterville; maternal grandmother, Mildred Ashworth, Hull; special friend, Connie Kirk, Danielsville; and an aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews; and Callie.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m., at Colbert Cemetery with the Rev. Tac Coley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Kirkland
COLBERT – Ruby Kirkland, 78, died Saturday, September 18, 2010.
A native of Madison County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Turner and Nona Pence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kirkland.
Survivors include children, Dwain Kirkland and Sheila Ady; a brother, James Pence; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 25, at 3 p.m., at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Turner and Nona Pence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kirkland.
Survivors include children, Dwain Kirkland and Sheila Ady; a brother, James Pence; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 25, at 3 p.m., at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Alewine
DANIELSVILLE – Jerry Dwayne Alewine, 54, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Bogart.
Born in Jackson County on April 3, 1956, he was the son of the late V.M. and Willie Jo Hart Alewine. He was a crane operator and a member of the Calvary Temple of Deliverance.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Jordan Alewine, Danielsville; a son, B.J. Alewine, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Marvin Craig, Ila; and a brother, Billy Alewine, Ila.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 21, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Vaughn and Marshall Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Middle River Baptist Church cemetery in Carnesville.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Monday, September 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on April 3, 1956, he was the son of the late V.M. and Willie Jo Hart Alewine. He was a crane operator and a member of the Calvary Temple of Deliverance.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Jordan Alewine, Danielsville; a son, B.J. Alewine, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Marvin Craig, Ila; and a brother, Billy Alewine, Ila.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 21, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Vaughn and Marshall Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Middle River Baptist Church cemetery in Carnesville.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Monday, September 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Marlyn Hutchins
DANIELSVILLE – Herbert Marlyn Hutchins, 89, died Sunday, September 12, 2010.
Born on August 15, 1921, he was the son of the late Earnest L. and Viola Turner Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death by daughters, Brenda Teal and Rebecca Haggard; grandchildren, Jonathan and Joy Hutchins; and a sister, Earnestine Adams.
He was self-employed and held other jobs during his lifetime. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1949, where he was a deacon for many years and also served as a Sunday School teacher and held other offices.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Loutrelle Chandler Hutchins; son, Michael D. (Cathy) Hutchins; son-in-law, Robert Haggard; grandchildren, Jennifer Ward, Joshua (Meagan) Hutchins, Clinton (Erin) Haggard, Russell Haggard; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 14, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Deacons of Friendship Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 15, 1921, he was the son of the late Earnest L. and Viola Turner Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death by daughters, Brenda Teal and Rebecca Haggard; grandchildren, Jonathan and Joy Hutchins; and a sister, Earnestine Adams.
He was self-employed and held other jobs during his lifetime. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1949, where he was a deacon for many years and also served as a Sunday School teacher and held other offices.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Loutrelle Chandler Hutchins; son, Michael D. (Cathy) Hutchins; son-in-law, Robert Haggard; grandchildren, Jennifer Ward, Joshua (Meagan) Hutchins, Clinton (Erin) Haggard, Russell Haggard; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 14, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Deacons of Friendship Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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