HOMER – Vera Louise Newton Carter, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2010.
A native of Bulloch County, “Mamaw” as she was lovingly known by her family, was the daughter of David Hines and May Louise Griner Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and granddaughter, Sonja Cronia. After retiring as a supervisor from Blue Bell, Mrs. Carter lived an active life giving back to the community through her involvement with local Red Cross blood drives and the AARP. She was an active member for many years of Homer Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and participated in the Women’s Missionary Union.
With a life’s motto, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” she will always be known as a genuine Christian lady whose love for God reflected in her sweet spirit and the kindness she showed to others.
Survivors include her children, David Carter Sr., Barbara King and Gale Allen; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for the family will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce on Tuesday, November 30. She will lie in state at Homer Baptist Church from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, with a celebration of life to follow at 2 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from November, 2010
Estelle Simmons
BALDWIN – Estelle Brock Simmons, 93, died Friday, November 26, 2010.
Born on June 28, 1917, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Higgins Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvia B. Simmons; sisters, Cora Lee Simmons and Lessie Simmons; and brothers, Roy, Estees and J.W. Brock. Mrs. Simmons was a retired poultry farmer with 45 years of service and owned and operated Simmons Fish Bait for a number of years. She was the oldest member of Mt. View Baptist Church and a former member of the Georgia Poultry Association.
Survivors include daughters, Jean S. Miller and Brenda Boling, both of Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Bevis and Elizabeth Simmons, Winder, and Mack and Donna Simmons, Flowery Branch; sister, Addie Lene Segars, Baldwin; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 28, from Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel with the Revs. Luther Williams and James Harvey officiating. Burial was in Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 28, 1917, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Higgins Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvia B. Simmons; sisters, Cora Lee Simmons and Lessie Simmons; and brothers, Roy, Estees and J.W. Brock. Mrs. Simmons was a retired poultry farmer with 45 years of service and owned and operated Simmons Fish Bait for a number of years. She was the oldest member of Mt. View Baptist Church and a former member of the Georgia Poultry Association.
Survivors include daughters, Jean S. Miller and Brenda Boling, both of Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Bevis and Elizabeth Simmons, Winder, and Mack and Donna Simmons, Flowery Branch; sister, Addie Lene Segars, Baldwin; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 28, from Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel with the Revs. Luther Williams and James Harvey officiating. Burial was in Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Roger Williams
HOMER – Roger Williams, 70, died Friday, November 26, 2010.
Born on April 9, 1940, in Canon, he was the son of Gladys Pierce of Martin and the late Don Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Phi Delta Lodge # 148 Homer, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. He was the owner and operator of Central Pump and Well.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Genell Williams, Homer; a daughter, Becky Williams, Commerce; sons, Keith Williams, Commerce, and Danny Williams, Homer; sister, Virginia Emmitte, Houston, Texas; brother, John Neal, Royston; grandchildren, Mary, Sammy, Kelli, Kirkland, Nikolas and Megan; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 29, at 2 p.m., from Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Burial will be at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites conducted by Phi Delta Lodge # 148 Homer.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 9, 1940, in Canon, he was the son of Gladys Pierce of Martin and the late Don Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Phi Delta Lodge # 148 Homer, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. He was the owner and operator of Central Pump and Well.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Genell Williams, Homer; a daughter, Becky Williams, Commerce; sons, Keith Williams, Commerce, and Danny Williams, Homer; sister, Virginia Emmitte, Houston, Texas; brother, John Neal, Royston; grandchildren, Mary, Sammy, Kelli, Kirkland, Nikolas and Megan; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 29, at 2 p.m., from Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Burial will be at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites conducted by Phi Delta Lodge # 148 Homer.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Shepherd
Elizabeth Shepherd of Atlanta died at home Thursday, October 18, 2010, at the age of 97.
She was born in Maysville to John and Lizzie Shepherd. She graduated from the University of Georgia. She taught school and later worked for the Federal government. After graduating from Atlanta Law School in 1949, she worked as an attorney for the Federal National Mortgage Association until her retirement. Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Rosalind Shepherd.
She is survived by her brother, John Shepherd, of Salem, Ore.; and her two nieces and two nephews.
She was buried in Sunrise Cemetery, Maysville, GA at a private family funeral.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Maysville to John and Lizzie Shepherd. She graduated from the University of Georgia. She taught school and later worked for the Federal government. After graduating from Atlanta Law School in 1949, she worked as an attorney for the Federal National Mortgage Association until her retirement. Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Rosalind Shepherd.
She is survived by her brother, John Shepherd, of Salem, Ore.; and her two nieces and two nephews.
She was buried in Sunrise Cemetery, Maysville, GA at a private family funeral.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements.
Betty House
Betty S. House, our mama, age 81, went home to be with Jesus and Daddy Saturday November 20, 2010 at 12:35 a.m.
She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearl Segars. Mrs. House was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James House; and brothers, Herbert and Carson Segars.
Mama was a dedicated Christian woman, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always serving her family and friends especially with prayers and cooking for them. As with Daddy, Mama would say, “You all still have a place in my heart and to live for Jesus and Pray”.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kay House; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Steve Webb and Diane and Dale Purcell; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, who were the brightest spots in her life and they all loved their Nanny Betty, Daphne and Matthew Moon, Holly and Ashley Little, Jamie and Joe Anderson, Jennifer Webb, Kevin and April Purcell, Sandie and Randy Parker, Tyler, Emily and Sara Moon, Ella Little, Emma and Colby Anderson, Landon Purcell, Andrew and Chandler Parker.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to everyone over the years that has prayed, sent thoughts and well wishes and to Mrs. Blanche who has helped with the care giving.
Funeral services were held Sunday November 21 at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Revs. Tim House, Kevin Purcell, Bev Jones and Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial was in Gillsville Cemetery .
Memorials may be made to the Betty House Memorial, C/O Gillsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Gillsville, GA 30543.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearl Segars. Mrs. House was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James House; and brothers, Herbert and Carson Segars.
Mama was a dedicated Christian woman, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always serving her family and friends especially with prayers and cooking for them. As with Daddy, Mama would say, “You all still have a place in my heart and to live for Jesus and Pray”.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kay House; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Steve Webb and Diane and Dale Purcell; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, who were the brightest spots in her life and they all loved their Nanny Betty, Daphne and Matthew Moon, Holly and Ashley Little, Jamie and Joe Anderson, Jennifer Webb, Kevin and April Purcell, Sandie and Randy Parker, Tyler, Emily and Sara Moon, Ella Little, Emma and Colby Anderson, Landon Purcell, Andrew and Chandler Parker.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to everyone over the years that has prayed, sent thoughts and well wishes and to Mrs. Blanche who has helped with the care giving.
Funeral services were held Sunday November 21 at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Revs. Tim House, Kevin Purcell, Bev Jones and Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial was in Gillsville Cemetery .
Memorials may be made to the Betty House Memorial, C/O Gillsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Gillsville, GA 30543.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Anita Higginbotham
CORNELIA - Anita Caudell Higginbotham, 76, died on Friday, November 19, 2010.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Margie Mealor Caudell. Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Higginbotham. She was a member at First Baptist Church of Cornelia, having served as a nursery worker in her church for a number of years and was a retired employee of Community Bank and Trust with 25 years of service.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Susie and Randy Cantrell, Elaine and Joe Kenyon, all of Cornelia, and Lisa and Pete Watts, Clarkesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Nancy Higginbotham, Turnerville, and David and Karen Higginbotham, Watkinsville; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Rhonda Caudell, Toccoa; seven grandchildren, Amber Higginbotham, Amanda Cantrell Mitchell, Ashley Kenyon, Haley Watts, Cari Watts, Caitlyn Higginbotham and Joseph Higginbotham; and one great-grandchild, Adalyn Grace Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 21, from Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 20, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Margie Mealor Caudell. Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Higginbotham. She was a member at First Baptist Church of Cornelia, having served as a nursery worker in her church for a number of years and was a retired employee of Community Bank and Trust with 25 years of service.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Susie and Randy Cantrell, Elaine and Joe Kenyon, all of Cornelia, and Lisa and Pete Watts, Clarkesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Nancy Higginbotham, Turnerville, and David and Karen Higginbotham, Watkinsville; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Rhonda Caudell, Toccoa; seven grandchildren, Amber Higginbotham, Amanda Cantrell Mitchell, Ashley Kenyon, Haley Watts, Cari Watts, Caitlyn Higginbotham and Joseph Higginbotham; and one great-grandchild, Adalyn Grace Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 21, from Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 20, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Mac’ McCoy
LILBURN – E.B. “Mac” McCoy, 88, died Monday, November 15, 2010.
He was the son of the late A.B. and Lily Eubanks McCoy of Banks County. He was a retired truck driver with Transus in Atlanta, was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Atlanta, and attended Mountain Park First Baptist Church in Lilburn. He was a World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death a brother, Bill McCoy of Cornelia.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jean M. McCoy, Lilburn; sons, Kenneth McCoy, Senoia, Stephen W. McCoy, Blairsville, Randal S. McCoy, John J. McCoy, both of Stone Mountain; brother, Bob McCoy, Mt. Airy; sisters, Lucille Wheeler, Alto, Sue Dobbins, Ringgold; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, from the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Cox officiating. Burial was in Snellville Historical Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Park First Baptist Church Worship Center Upgrade Fund, 5485 Five Forks Trickum Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late A.B. and Lily Eubanks McCoy of Banks County. He was a retired truck driver with Transus in Atlanta, was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Atlanta, and attended Mountain Park First Baptist Church in Lilburn. He was a World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death a brother, Bill McCoy of Cornelia.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jean M. McCoy, Lilburn; sons, Kenneth McCoy, Senoia, Stephen W. McCoy, Blairsville, Randal S. McCoy, John J. McCoy, both of Stone Mountain; brother, Bob McCoy, Mt. Airy; sisters, Lucille Wheeler, Alto, Sue Dobbins, Ringgold; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, from the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Cox officiating. Burial was in Snellville Historical Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Park First Baptist Church Worship Center Upgrade Fund, 5485 Five Forks Trickum Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Duey Finley
HOMER - Duey Finley, 84, died on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at his residence.
Born on January 18, 1926, in Columbus, he was the son of the late Acie and Alice Bryant Finley. Mr. Finley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ellis. He was the last of his immediate family. He was retired from the United States Army and proudly served his country for 20 dedicated years having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Sears in Atlanta with 22 years of service as a security officer and was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Mr. Finley provided one of this area’s largest displays of Christmas lights each year for everyone to enjoy.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kesler Finley, Homer; daughters and sons-in-laws, Diane and Jay Judy, Walterboro, S.C., Elsie and Barry Scercy, Homer; daughters, Debbie Hunt, Charleston, S.C., and Jeanie Clemmer, Maryville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Saturday, November 13, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Gene Todd officiating. Burial was in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Payne officiating and full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to Damascus Baptist Church, 1526 Damascus Rd., Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 18, 1926, in Columbus, he was the son of the late Acie and Alice Bryant Finley. Mr. Finley was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ellis. He was the last of his immediate family. He was retired from the United States Army and proudly served his country for 20 dedicated years having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Sears in Atlanta with 22 years of service as a security officer and was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Mr. Finley provided one of this area’s largest displays of Christmas lights each year for everyone to enjoy.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kesler Finley, Homer; daughters and sons-in-laws, Diane and Jay Judy, Walterboro, S.C., Elsie and Barry Scercy, Homer; daughters, Debbie Hunt, Charleston, S.C., and Jeanie Clemmer, Maryville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Saturday, November 13, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Gene Todd officiating. Burial was in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Payne officiating and full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to Damascus Baptist Church, 1526 Damascus Rd., Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Wise
DALLAS – Barbara Tregellas Wise, 78, died Thursday, November 11, 2010.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., she lived most of his life in Georgia. She was of the Methodist denomination attending the St. John United Methodist Church and the Faith United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Wise.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Atkinson and Susan Wise, both of Dallas, Carolyn and Bill Copeland, Dubois, Wyo., Sharon and Lou Wendel, Smyrna; grandchildren, Lindsay and Riley Copeland and Rachel Wendel; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 14, from the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with the Rev. Joey Hatchel officiating. Burial was Monday, November 15, at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Baldwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Fund, the Alzheimer’s Association, or Weimaraner Foundation Fund.
West Cobb Funeral Home, Marietta, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., she lived most of his life in Georgia. She was of the Methodist denomination attending the St. John United Methodist Church and the Faith United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Wise.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Atkinson and Susan Wise, both of Dallas, Carolyn and Bill Copeland, Dubois, Wyo., Sharon and Lou Wendel, Smyrna; grandchildren, Lindsay and Riley Copeland and Rachel Wendel; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 14, from the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with the Rev. Joey Hatchel officiating. Burial was Monday, November 15, at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Baldwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Fund, the Alzheimer’s Association, or Weimaraner Foundation Fund.
West Cobb Funeral Home, Marietta, was in charge of arrangements.
Jane Haynes Glenn
MAYSVILLE – Jane Haynes Glenn, 78, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at the residence of her daughter in Homer.
Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maurine Haynes. Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her husband, Adron C. Glenn; and children, Billy David Glenn, Charles Randall Glenn and John Lemuel Glenn.
Survivors include a son, Adron Kenneth Glenn, Maysville; daughters, Sandra Tiller, Colbert, Brenda Crumley, Homer, and Lisa Kidd, Gainesville; brother, Homer Haynes, Cornelia; sisters, Martha Gary, Pendergrass, and Debbie Roe, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 8, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Matt Calvert and Steve Whisnant officiating. Burial will be in Dewberry Church 1 in Gainesville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, November 8, at 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maurine Haynes. Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her husband, Adron C. Glenn; and children, Billy David Glenn, Charles Randall Glenn and John Lemuel Glenn.
Survivors include a son, Adron Kenneth Glenn, Maysville; daughters, Sandra Tiller, Colbert, Brenda Crumley, Homer, and Lisa Kidd, Gainesville; brother, Homer Haynes, Cornelia; sisters, Martha Gary, Pendergrass, and Debbie Roe, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 8, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Matt Calvert and Steve Whisnant officiating. Burial will be in Dewberry Church 1 in Gainesville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, November 8, at 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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