COMMERCE – Mary Lou Kanady, 97, died Monday, December 27, 2010.
Born on September 13, 1913, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Nettie Thomas Satterfield. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Kanady was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Dean Kanady; and a son, T.J. Perry.
Survivors include daughters, Juanita Hickman, Mobile, Ala., Frances Mauldin, Winder, Inez Key, Dahlonega, Plum Stein; sons, Tollie Kanady, Nicholson, and Verlon Perry, Jefferson; 20 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from December, 2010
‘Buck’ Brown
COMMERCE - Harold Lee “Buck” Brown, 83, died early Tuesday morning, December 28, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Garnett and Willie Mae Crane Brown. He had worked in car sales and was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his children, Randy Lee Brown, Commerce, Barbara Brown Scales, Homer, Betty Brown Rogers, Franklin, Tenn., Shirley Brown McClure, Commerce, and Keisha Brown Fambro, Savannah; siblings, Nelson Brown, Edna Gooch and Vera Lockman, all of Commerce, and Linda Barnett, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., and at other times at the residence located at 345 Lathan Rd. in Commerce.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Garnett and Willie Mae Crane Brown. He had worked in car sales and was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his children, Randy Lee Brown, Commerce, Barbara Brown Scales, Homer, Betty Brown Rogers, Franklin, Tenn., Shirley Brown McClure, Commerce, and Keisha Brown Fambro, Savannah; siblings, Nelson Brown, Edna Gooch and Vera Lockman, all of Commerce, and Linda Barnett, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., and at other times at the residence located at 345 Lathan Rd. in Commerce.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Mae Nelms
COMMERCE – Willie Mae Nelms, 89, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at BJC Medical Center.
Born in Cornelia, she was the daughter of the late John and Vangie McAllister Tench. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Nelms was preceded in death by her husband, Hubbard Nelms.
Survivors include a niece, Sara Whitsel, Commerce.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Carlton Peters officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cornelia, she was the daughter of the late John and Vangie McAllister Tench. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Nelms was preceded in death by her husband, Hubbard Nelms.
Survivors include a niece, Sara Whitsel, Commerce.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Carlton Peters officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Carter
HOSCHTON - Albert A. Carter, 88, died Monday, December 27, 2010.
The son of the late Pasco and Seanie Kilgore Carter, he was born in Jackson County and had lived most of his life in Barrow County. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Carter. Mr. Carter was a longtime member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre of operations. He was a retired cattle and poultry farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bramlett Carter, Hoschton; son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Martha Carter, Hoschton; grandchildren, Dr. Emily and Jeremy Hutton, Jefferson, Amanda and Russ Johnston, Statham; great-granddaughter, Audrey Hutton, Jefferson; two brothers, Herman Carter, Hoschton and Douglas Carter, Winder.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial will be in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to Bethabra Baptist Church, 1061 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, GA 30548.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
The son of the late Pasco and Seanie Kilgore Carter, he was born in Jackson County and had lived most of his life in Barrow County. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Carter. Mr. Carter was a longtime member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre of operations. He was a retired cattle and poultry farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bramlett Carter, Hoschton; son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Martha Carter, Hoschton; grandchildren, Dr. Emily and Jeremy Hutton, Jefferson, Amanda and Russ Johnston, Statham; great-granddaughter, Audrey Hutton, Jefferson; two brothers, Herman Carter, Hoschton and Douglas Carter, Winder.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial will be in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to Bethabra Baptist Church, 1061 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, GA 30548.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Dub’ Davis
PENDERGRASS – Joe William “Dub” Davis, 87, died Sunday, December 26, 2010.
Born on October 26, 1923, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Joe and Mattie Stover Davis. He was a retired meat processor, a member of the Talmo Baptist Church, was retired from the Army National Guard and loved gardening and fishing. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Patton Davis, Pendergrass; daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Danny Glenn, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Kathy Davis, Gainesville; sisters, Faye and Grace; brother, Franks Davis, Talmo; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, at 2 p.m. from Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the church. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are optional to the Talmo Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 26, 1923, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Joe and Mattie Stover Davis. He was a retired meat processor, a member of the Talmo Baptist Church, was retired from the Army National Guard and loved gardening and fishing. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Patton Davis, Pendergrass; daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Danny Glenn, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Kathy Davis, Gainesville; sisters, Faye and Grace; brother, Franks Davis, Talmo; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, at 2 p.m. from Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the church. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are optional to the Talmo Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
John Dickinson
MONROE – John S. Dickinson, 82, died Sunday, December 26, 2010.
He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Monroe, a Deacon for several years, a member of George Baker, Sr. Sunday School Class and a money counter for 20 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Monroe High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.S. degree in forestry. He retired as Forester with the Georgia Forestry Commission after 32 years of service. He was a proud Eagle Scout and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was 5th generation of Dickinsons in Walton County.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sara Standard Dickinson, Monroe; children, Dawn and John Parks, Jefferson, the Rev. John Roy and Donna Dickinson, Duncanville, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bill Lepere, North Attleboro, Mass.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, at 2 p.m. from The First Baptist Church of Monroe with Glen Money and Todd Ware officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Monroe. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The First Baptist Church of Monroe Building Fund, P.O. Box 351, Monroe, GA 30655-0351.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 E. Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655 706-267-2594 is in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Monroe, a Deacon for several years, a member of George Baker, Sr. Sunday School Class and a money counter for 20 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Monroe High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.S. degree in forestry. He retired as Forester with the Georgia Forestry Commission after 32 years of service. He was a proud Eagle Scout and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was 5th generation of Dickinsons in Walton County.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sara Standard Dickinson, Monroe; children, Dawn and John Parks, Jefferson, the Rev. John Roy and Donna Dickinson, Duncanville, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bill Lepere, North Attleboro, Mass.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, at 2 p.m. from The First Baptist Church of Monroe with Glen Money and Todd Ware officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Monroe. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The First Baptist Church of Monroe Building Fund, P.O. Box 351, Monroe, GA 30655-0351.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 E. Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655 706-267-2594 is in charge of arrangements.
Ouida Barnett
NICHOLSON - Ouida Mildred Wilson Barnett, 94, died Friday, December 24, 2010, at Hill Haven Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Kallie Hawks Wilson. She was a member of the River of Life Worship Center and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Barnett.
Survivors include daughters, Walla Mae Butler, Danielsville, Agnes Peterman, Nicholson, and Gail Edwards, Hull; sons, Mickey Barnett, Athens, Todd Barnett and Bobby Barnett, both of Nicholson, and Jimmy Lee Barnett, Rome, N.Y.; sisters, Lydia Sanders, Winterville, Jenny Reidling, Cleveland, and Linda Martin, Jefferson; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, from the River of Life Worship Center with the Revs. Howard Rhodes and Bobby Ivester officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Kallie Hawks Wilson. She was a member of the River of Life Worship Center and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Barnett.
Survivors include daughters, Walla Mae Butler, Danielsville, Agnes Peterman, Nicholson, and Gail Edwards, Hull; sons, Mickey Barnett, Athens, Todd Barnett and Bobby Barnett, both of Nicholson, and Jimmy Lee Barnett, Rome, N.Y.; sisters, Lydia Sanders, Winterville, Jenny Reidling, Cleveland, and Linda Martin, Jefferson; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, from the River of Life Worship Center with the Revs. Howard Rhodes and Bobby Ivester officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Allen Ferguson
COMMERCE – James Allen Ferguson, 50, died Sunday, December 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Harold Ferguson and Rebecca Bailey Gary. He was a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Hanes Ferguson, Commerce; daughters, Nicole Norman, Cherry Point, N.C., Brittnay Ferguson, Clarksville, Heather Twiss, Jefferson; sons, Justin Ferguson, Dahlonega, Cameron Ferguson, Commerce, Austin Ferguson, Berrin Springs, Mich., Brandon Patterson, Cornelia, Jeremy Singleton and Jacoby Shontz, both of Virginia, Christopher Prouch, Arkansas; brother, Ronald Gary, Athens; and a sister, Cathy Langston, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Harold Ferguson and Rebecca Bailey Gary. He was a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Hanes Ferguson, Commerce; daughters, Nicole Norman, Cherry Point, N.C., Brittnay Ferguson, Clarksville, Heather Twiss, Jefferson; sons, Justin Ferguson, Dahlonega, Cameron Ferguson, Commerce, Austin Ferguson, Berrin Springs, Mich., Brandon Patterson, Cornelia, Jeremy Singleton and Jacoby Shontz, both of Virginia, Christopher Prouch, Arkansas; brother, Ronald Gary, Athens; and a sister, Cathy Langston, Athens.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Bill Shadburn
PENDERGRASS – Bill Sanford Shadburn, 79, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
Born on July 22, 1931, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Ernie and Carrie Bennett Shadburn. He worked for Gainesville Mill and later Conagra, and was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church. He was known for his wonderful laugh and sunny disposition, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Cooper Shadburn, Pendergrass; a son, Danny Todd Shadburn, Pendergrass; daughter, Becki Jarrard, Hoschton; sister, Louise Whitmire, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and H.B. Pennington, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Rita Shadburn, Dahlonega; sister-in-law, Eurell Shadburn; brother-in-law, Lewis Payne; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 24, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Donny Pennington, Paul Shadburn, Johnny Knight and Gerald Blackburn officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday,
December 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pond Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 22, 1931, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Ernie and Carrie Bennett Shadburn. He worked for Gainesville Mill and later Conagra, and was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church. He was known for his wonderful laugh and sunny disposition, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Cooper Shadburn, Pendergrass; a son, Danny Todd Shadburn, Pendergrass; daughter, Becki Jarrard, Hoschton; sister, Louise Whitmire, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and H.B. Pennington, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Rita Shadburn, Dahlonega; sister-in-law, Eurell Shadburn; brother-in-law, Lewis Payne; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 24, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Donny Pennington, Paul Shadburn, Johnny Knight and Gerald Blackburn officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday,
December 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pond Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Vannie Lee Hix
JEFFERSON – Vannie Lee Freeman Hix, 94, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
Born on March 6, 1916, she was the daughter of the late William Gus and Minnie Dickerson Freeman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Hix was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Hix, Sr.; sons, Ted Hix, Donald Hix; brothers, W.G. Freeman, Maurice Freeman; sisters, Pearl Freeman, Lessie Rainwater, Doris Jones, Ruth Reed and Mamie Freeman.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Hix, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Joyce Hix, Jefferson; sister, Annie Mae McDonald, Commerce; daughters-in-law, Peggy L. Hix, Jefferson, Corien Hix, Hoschton; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Jennifer Whisnant.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park with Allen Hix, Eric Hix, Terry Hix, Brian Wood, Chad Hix, Todd Hardigree, Brian Anglin and Christopher Holloway honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 26, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 6, 1916, she was the daughter of the late William Gus and Minnie Dickerson Freeman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Hix was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Hix, Sr.; sons, Ted Hix, Donald Hix; brothers, W.G. Freeman, Maurice Freeman; sisters, Pearl Freeman, Lessie Rainwater, Doris Jones, Ruth Reed and Mamie Freeman.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Hix, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Joyce Hix, Jefferson; sister, Annie Mae McDonald, Commerce; daughters-in-law, Peggy L. Hix, Jefferson, Corien Hix, Hoschton; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Jennifer Whisnant.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park with Allen Hix, Eric Hix, Terry Hix, Brian Wood, Chad Hix, Todd Hardigree, Brian Anglin and Christopher Holloway honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 26, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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