HULL – James Robert Arnold Sr., 67, formerly of Jackson County, died Thursday, October 28, 2010.
Born on July 3, 1943, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Potts Arnold. He was retired from the United States Navy with 20 years of service as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed after retiring from the Navy. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Page. He loved life and his family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Neva Fields Arnold, Hull; children, Donna and Tim Anthony, Jefferson, Jimbo and Connie Arnold, Hull, Tammy and Preston Farmer, Nicholson; grandchildren, Jeremy Moore, Josh and Erica Arnold, Casi and Tyler Arnold, Danielle Hanson, TJ Anthony and Hunter Farmer; great-grandchildren, Caiden and Peyton Arnold; brothers, Hope and Carolyn Arnold, Athens, Frankie and Barbara Arnold, Athens; brother-in-law, Dwight Page; and lifelong friends, John Blevins and George Lemmons.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Brockton Road Baptist church with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park with Dwight Page, Rusty Arnold, Aubrey Arnold, Scott Hanson, Michael Nelms and Henry Strickland honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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Merdelle Amanda Joyce
ILA – Merdelle Amanda Joyce, 89, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Edward Young and Lillie Richey McGinnis.
Survivors include sons, Joe and Belinda Catlett, Ila, and Ronald (Pete) and Gail Allen, Commerce; a sister, Annette Williams, Commerce; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce with the Revs. Doug Duncan and Jeff Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Edward Young and Lillie Richey McGinnis.
Survivors include sons, Joe and Belinda Catlett, Ila, and Ronald (Pete) and Gail Allen, Commerce; a sister, Annette Williams, Commerce; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce with the Revs. Doug Duncan and Jeff Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Geneva Mae Shelton
COMER – Geneva Mae Wynn Shelton, 83, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Crawford (Croff) and Prudance Azalee Strickland Wynn. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by brothers, Klein, Henry and Raymond Wynn; and sisters, Ruby Sue Holman and Mary Frances Smay.
She was a pastor’s wife, homemaker and sewing machine operator in garment manufacturing. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Comer in Comer.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Henry David Shelton, Comer; children, David (Mary) Shelton, Statham, Steve (Lynn) Shelton, Watkinsville, Serena Baugh, Comer, Rev. Eric Shelton and his wife Betty Shelton, Jefferson; a sister, Edna Lucy Lance, Hull; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, at 2 p.m., from the Full Gospel Church of Comer with the Revs. Eric Shelton and Lee Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Home Health, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Crawford (Croff) and Prudance Azalee Strickland Wynn. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by brothers, Klein, Henry and Raymond Wynn; and sisters, Ruby Sue Holman and Mary Frances Smay.
She was a pastor’s wife, homemaker and sewing machine operator in garment manufacturing. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Comer in Comer.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Henry David Shelton, Comer; children, David (Mary) Shelton, Statham, Steve (Lynn) Shelton, Watkinsville, Serena Baugh, Comer, Rev. Eric Shelton and his wife Betty Shelton, Jefferson; a sister, Edna Lucy Lance, Hull; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, at 2 p.m., from the Full Gospel Church of Comer with the Revs. Eric Shelton and Lee Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Home Health, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Hoyt Parham
SNELLVILLE – Hoyt C. Parham, 73, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Born on July 23, 1937, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parham. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Snellville and the Joy Sunday School Class. He graduated from Comer High School and the apprentice program of the Atlanta Plumbers Local Union No. 72 with whom he worked for over 40 years. He was an ordained deacon from First Baptist Church of Comer and was a past deacon of First Baptist Church of Snellville. He was a previous Lions Club Member and Councilman for the City of Comer.
Mr. Parham loved to be involved in athletics and accomplished many honors and leadership roles. He also loved flying airplanes. He loved his home and family and participating in their activities.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Fleming Parham, Snellville; children, Mark Parham and his wife Susan, Bethlehem, Roger Parham and his wife Kelly, Dacula; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, at 11 a.m., from the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral home with the Revs. Guy Priester, Jeff Parmer and Don Pennington officiating. Burial will be Thursday, October 28, at 2 p.m., at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 23, 1937, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parham. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Snellville and the Joy Sunday School Class. He graduated from Comer High School and the apprentice program of the Atlanta Plumbers Local Union No. 72 with whom he worked for over 40 years. He was an ordained deacon from First Baptist Church of Comer and was a past deacon of First Baptist Church of Snellville. He was a previous Lions Club Member and Councilman for the City of Comer.
Mr. Parham loved to be involved in athletics and accomplished many honors and leadership roles. He also loved flying airplanes. He loved his home and family and participating in their activities.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Fleming Parham, Snellville; children, Mark Parham and his wife Susan, Bethlehem, Roger Parham and his wife Kelly, Dacula; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, at 11 a.m., from the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral home with the Revs. Guy Priester, Jeff Parmer and Don Pennington officiating. Burial will be Thursday, October 28, at 2 p.m., at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, is in charge of arrangements.
Julius Ferguson
HULL – Julius Edward Ferguson, 79, died Sunday, October 24, 2010.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Mary Estelle Cook and Edgar Floyd Ferguson. He retired from the University of Georgia Printing Department after 37 years and five months and was a member of Joy Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ferguson; children and stepchildren, Scott Ferguson, Forrest (Pam) Ferguson, David (Sandra) Ferguson, Donna Calloway, Joshua (Kristen) Ferguson, Jack Jones, Melissa Shriner; brother, Jim (Carolyn) Ferguson; sister, Barbara Barton; grandchildren, Trish, WesLee, KayCee, Tony, Micah, Cody, Niki, Travis, Hannah, Kayla, Sebastian, Alex, Zoie and Reagan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 27, at 1 p.m., from Joy Baptist Church with the Revs. Shanon Hayes and Jon Ainbinder officiating. Burial will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tony Ferguson, Micah Ferguson, Cody Ferguson, Travis Calloway, Jacob Stephenson and Ruben Luna. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Mary Estelle Cook and Edgar Floyd Ferguson. He retired from the University of Georgia Printing Department after 37 years and five months and was a member of Joy Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ferguson; children and stepchildren, Scott Ferguson, Forrest (Pam) Ferguson, David (Sandra) Ferguson, Donna Calloway, Joshua (Kristen) Ferguson, Jack Jones, Melissa Shriner; brother, Jim (Carolyn) Ferguson; sister, Barbara Barton; grandchildren, Trish, WesLee, KayCee, Tony, Micah, Cody, Niki, Travis, Hannah, Kayla, Sebastian, Alex, Zoie and Reagan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 27, at 1 p.m., from Joy Baptist Church with the Revs. Shanon Hayes and Jon Ainbinder officiating. Burial will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tony Ferguson, Micah Ferguson, Cody Ferguson, Travis Calloway, Jacob Stephenson and Ruben Luna. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Gussie Freeman
DANIELSVILLE – Gussie M. Freeman, 92, died Monday, October 25, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Ola Kiser and William Irvin. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Freeman; a son, Larry S. Freeman; brothers, Grady Irvin and Robert Irvin; and a sister, Gertrude Russum. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda F. and Ray Green; daughter-in-law, Linda Freeman; sister, Lois Bridges, Comer; grandchildren, Robin G. Adams, Royston, Melanie F. Ingram, Danielsville, Christy F. Chandler, Commerce, and Lori Beth Green, Atlanta; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 27, at 3 p.m., from Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 27, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Ola Kiser and William Irvin. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Freeman; a son, Larry S. Freeman; brothers, Grady Irvin and Robert Irvin; and a sister, Gertrude Russum. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda F. and Ray Green; daughter-in-law, Linda Freeman; sister, Lois Bridges, Comer; grandchildren, Robin G. Adams, Royston, Melanie F. Ingram, Danielsville, Christy F. Chandler, Commerce, and Lori Beth Green, Atlanta; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 27, at 3 p.m., from Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 27, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Kincaid
EASTVILLE COMMUNITY - Marjorie Whitehead Kincaid, 90, Oconee County, died Friday, October 22, 2010.
A native of Oconee County, she was born August 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles C. and Annie Laurie Malcom Steelman. For many years she was active in the Oconee County Farm Bureau and was the first office manager and served on the Board of Directors. She was District Georgia Farm Bureau Chairwoman, North Georgia District Chairwoman, Vice Chairwoman for Georgia Farm Bureau Women, as well as, Chairwoman╩of the Georgia Farm Bureau Women for six years. Mrs. Kincaid also served on the State of Georgia Farm Bureau Board of Directors for nine years. She served as the Union Christian Church president of Women's Fellowship, and was on the State board of Georgia Christian Women╒s Fellowship.
Mrs. Kincaid was President of the Eastville Community Improvement Club, winning first place in the Athens Area. She was a 4-H club leader for 15 years, Oconee County Homemaker of the year and╩received the 10th Congressional District Homemaker's award. Mrs. Kincaid was the managing editor of the county newspaper, The Oconee Enterprise, and was selected for inclusion in "Who's Who of American Women".
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Harold Kincaid and Lewis Talmadge Whitehead; a son, James Malcom Whitehead; and son-in-law, John Britt Chandler Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Chandler; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. ╥Bob╙╩and Joan Whitehead, C. David and Peggy Whitehead, and John M. and Pam Whitehead; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 24, at Oconee Chapel╩Funeral Directors with the Rev. Dan Fuller and John Whitehead officiating. Burial was at Union Christian Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oconee Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oconee County, she was born August 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles C. and Annie Laurie Malcom Steelman. For many years she was active in the Oconee County Farm Bureau and was the first office manager and served on the Board of Directors. She was District Georgia Farm Bureau Chairwoman, North Georgia District Chairwoman, Vice Chairwoman for Georgia Farm Bureau Women, as well as, Chairwoman╩of the Georgia Farm Bureau Women for six years. Mrs. Kincaid also served on the State of Georgia Farm Bureau Board of Directors for nine years. She served as the Union Christian Church president of Women's Fellowship, and was on the State board of Georgia Christian Women╒s Fellowship.
Mrs. Kincaid was President of the Eastville Community Improvement Club, winning first place in the Athens Area. She was a 4-H club leader for 15 years, Oconee County Homemaker of the year and╩received the 10th Congressional District Homemaker's award. Mrs. Kincaid was the managing editor of the county newspaper, The Oconee Enterprise, and was selected for inclusion in "Who's Who of American Women".
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Harold Kincaid and Lewis Talmadge Whitehead; a son, James Malcom Whitehead; and son-in-law, John Britt Chandler Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Chandler; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. ╥Bob╙╩and Joan Whitehead, C. David and Peggy Whitehead, and John M. and Pam Whitehead; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 24, at Oconee Chapel╩Funeral Directors with the Rev. Dan Fuller and John Whitehead officiating. Burial was at Union Christian Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oconee Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Morgan Claude Barrett
HULL – Morgan Claude Barrett, 68, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Nicholson, he was the son of the late Grady and Lola Robinson Barrett. He was in the logging business. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by a son, James Barrett.
Survivors include his wife, Lula Livine Nations Barrett, Hull; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Rex Coker, Hull; grandson, Nathan Coker; brothers, Junior Barrett, Colbert, Billy Barrett, Gainesville, and J.C. Barrett, Commerce; sisters, Joyce Aikens, Gainesville, Juanita Dalton, Colbert, Bonnie Huth, Hull, and Geraldine Barrett, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Dillard officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Nicholson, he was the son of the late Grady and Lola Robinson Barrett. He was in the logging business. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by a son, James Barrett.
Survivors include his wife, Lula Livine Nations Barrett, Hull; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Rex Coker, Hull; grandson, Nathan Coker; brothers, Junior Barrett, Colbert, Billy Barrett, Gainesville, and J.C. Barrett, Commerce; sisters, Joyce Aikens, Gainesville, Juanita Dalton, Colbert, Bonnie Huth, Hull, and Geraldine Barrett, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Dillard officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Reese
HULL – Arthur Glenn (AG) Reese, 88, died Sunday, October 17, 2010.
Born in Newport, Tenn., he was the son of the late John and Pheby Holt Reese. He was self-employed as a painter and was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Helen Smith Reese.
Survivors include a son, R. Glenn Reese (Kennedy), Kennesaw; daughter, Alice R. Chandler (Wesley), Ila; sister, Evelyn Reese, Newport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Chandler and Hunter and Jaryd Reese; great-granddaughter, Aurie Chandler; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 19, at 7 p.m., from Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Peek officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon’s Chapel Methodist Building Fund or to Cobb Healthcare Nursing Home in Comer.
Lord & Stephens Funeral home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Newport, Tenn., he was the son of the late John and Pheby Holt Reese. He was self-employed as a painter and was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Helen Smith Reese.
Survivors include a son, R. Glenn Reese (Kennedy), Kennesaw; daughter, Alice R. Chandler (Wesley), Ila; sister, Evelyn Reese, Newport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Chandler and Hunter and Jaryd Reese; great-granddaughter, Aurie Chandler; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 19, at 7 p.m., from Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Peek officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon’s Chapel Methodist Building Fund or to Cobb Healthcare Nursing Home in Comer.
Lord & Stephens Funeral home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Mimi Tufts
ATHENS – Mimi Mitchell Tufts died Saturday, October 16, 2010, at her residence in Athens.
Born in St. Louis, Mo. in 1925, she was the daughter of John E. and Miriam Mitchell. She was raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She was married to the late Rutledge Tufts of Atlanta, where they raised their family. Upon retirement, they settled in Madison, where they lived for over 20 years. Mimi spent her life as a homemaker and community volunteer. She was among the first class of women elders at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta and served as president of the Peachtree Garden Club during the 1970s.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Hollingsworth, Dallas, Texas; son, Mitchell Tufts, Reno, Nev.; daughter, Melissa Tufts, Comer; and grandchildren, Joseph Tufts, John Tufts, Katherine Cole Tufts, Wilcox Tufts and Jackson Tufts.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 23, at 10 a.m., from the First Presbyterian Church in Athens, with a reception following the service.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in St. Louis, Mo. in 1925, she was the daughter of John E. and Miriam Mitchell. She was raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She was married to the late Rutledge Tufts of Atlanta, where they raised their family. Upon retirement, they settled in Madison, where they lived for over 20 years. Mimi spent her life as a homemaker and community volunteer. She was among the first class of women elders at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta and served as president of the Peachtree Garden Club during the 1970s.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Hollingsworth, Dallas, Texas; son, Mitchell Tufts, Reno, Nev.; daughter, Melissa Tufts, Comer; and grandchildren, Joseph Tufts, John Tufts, Katherine Cole Tufts, Wilcox Tufts and Jackson Tufts.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 23, at 10 a.m., from the First Presbyterian Church in Athens, with a reception following the service.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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