DANIELSVILLE – Ronald (Dean) Henry, 65, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
He was the son of Bartow and Hilda Erlene Henry. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Nicholas Henry.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sisters-in-law, the Rev. Larry Henry and Jackie Henry, and James A. Henry Sr. and Merle Henry; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 31, at 2 p.m., from Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 30, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel in Danielsville.
Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from December, 2010
Adeline Hanson Bennett
ATHENS - Adeline Hanson Bennett, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
Born in Greene County, on November of 1913, she was the daughter of the late Ida Cleo and Essic Monroe Hanson and grew up in Bostwick. Her husband, Charles Curtis Bennett, Sr., preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage in 2004. Residing in Athens for 51 years, they raised their six children: the late Charles Curtis Bennett, Jr. (Pat), Don Bennett (Libby), Dianne B. Bahnsen, (Lynn), Lyn Bennett, Richard Bennett (Susan), and Angie B. Prince (Tommy).
Mrs. Bennett was an exceptional homemaker who delighted in providing a loving, Godly home for her family and was admired by friends and family for her baking skills. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends and╩loved recalling wonderful memories of places she'd been. She was a loving wife, a tender mother, a doting grandmother, and a thoughtful friend. For those who knew her well, she╒ll be remembered for her love of music and her quick wit and humor. She especially touched the lives of her children through her Godly example and her dedication to her family. Her children arise and call her blessed. (Proverbs 31)
In her early years, she attended Bostwick schools and Cox College in Atlanta. She worked briefly at Richs and Sears in Atlanta before her marriage in 1939.
She was a faithful member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Joyful Faith Sunday School class, and participated in XYZ.
Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother (Alva Hanson), her son (Buddy), a daughter-in-law (Kay Bennett), and a granddaughter (Merry Katherine Prince).
She is survived by her two sons, her three daughters, and her ten grandchildren: Curt Bennett (Michelle), April B. Porter (Steve), Jason Bennett, Tap Bennett (Dee Dee), Billy Bennett, Meg B. Titshaw (Keith), Ben Bahnsen (Betsy), Brett Bahnsen, Rollin Prince (Stephanie), and Nathan Prince. Also surviving her, are 14 great-grandchildren: Connor Porter, Ally Porter, Kannon Porter, Victoria Bennett, Jaclyn Bennett, Caroline Bennett, Meredith Bennett, Taylor Titshaw, Lauren Titshaw, Tate Titshaw, Magill Bahnsen, Gracie Bahnsen, Bennett Bahnsen, and Whit Bahnsen; as well as several cousins and brothers- and sisters-in-law.╩ Her home was always filled with love and laughter.
The services for Mrs. Bennett will include visitation at Lord & Stephens, West, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, and funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, at Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Bogart, with the Rev. Doug Nix officiating. Mrs. Bennett╒s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, the WMSL Radio Station, or the Athens Pregnancy Center.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Greene County, on November of 1913, she was the daughter of the late Ida Cleo and Essic Monroe Hanson and grew up in Bostwick. Her husband, Charles Curtis Bennett, Sr., preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage in 2004. Residing in Athens for 51 years, they raised their six children: the late Charles Curtis Bennett, Jr. (Pat), Don Bennett (Libby), Dianne B. Bahnsen, (Lynn), Lyn Bennett, Richard Bennett (Susan), and Angie B. Prince (Tommy).
Mrs. Bennett was an exceptional homemaker who delighted in providing a loving, Godly home for her family and was admired by friends and family for her baking skills. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends and╩loved recalling wonderful memories of places she'd been. She was a loving wife, a tender mother, a doting grandmother, and a thoughtful friend. For those who knew her well, she╒ll be remembered for her love of music and her quick wit and humor. She especially touched the lives of her children through her Godly example and her dedication to her family. Her children arise and call her blessed. (Proverbs 31)
In her early years, she attended Bostwick schools and Cox College in Atlanta. She worked briefly at Richs and Sears in Atlanta before her marriage in 1939.
She was a faithful member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Joyful Faith Sunday School class, and participated in XYZ.
Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother (Alva Hanson), her son (Buddy), a daughter-in-law (Kay Bennett), and a granddaughter (Merry Katherine Prince).
She is survived by her two sons, her three daughters, and her ten grandchildren: Curt Bennett (Michelle), April B. Porter (Steve), Jason Bennett, Tap Bennett (Dee Dee), Billy Bennett, Meg B. Titshaw (Keith), Ben Bahnsen (Betsy), Brett Bahnsen, Rollin Prince (Stephanie), and Nathan Prince. Also surviving her, are 14 great-grandchildren: Connor Porter, Ally Porter, Kannon Porter, Victoria Bennett, Jaclyn Bennett, Caroline Bennett, Meredith Bennett, Taylor Titshaw, Lauren Titshaw, Tate Titshaw, Magill Bahnsen, Gracie Bahnsen, Bennett Bahnsen, and Whit Bahnsen; as well as several cousins and brothers- and sisters-in-law.╩ Her home was always filled with love and laughter.
The services for Mrs. Bennett will include visitation at Lord & Stephens, West, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, and funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, at Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Bogart, with the Rev. Doug Nix officiating. Mrs. Bennett╒s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, the WMSL Radio Station, or the Athens Pregnancy Center.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Lackey
ROYSTON – Ruth I. Lackey died Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Lee and Naomi Cleghorn Lackey. She lived in Charlotte, N.C. most of her life and was retired from Eastern Air Lines. She will truly be missed by a family that loved her. Mrs. Lackey was preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Gray; and brothers, Tom Lackey and Henry Lackey.
Survivors include sisters, Bonnie Campbell, Orlando, Fla., and Barbara Jordan, Danielsville; a brother, Gene Lackey, Hull; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 2 p.m. from the Gables Assisted Living Home in Royston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Lord & Stevens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Lee and Naomi Cleghorn Lackey. She lived in Charlotte, N.C. most of her life and was retired from Eastern Air Lines. She will truly be missed by a family that loved her. Mrs. Lackey was preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Gray; and brothers, Tom Lackey and Henry Lackey.
Survivors include sisters, Bonnie Campbell, Orlando, Fla., and Barbara Jordan, Danielsville; a brother, Gene Lackey, Hull; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 2 p.m. from the Gables Assisted Living Home in Royston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Lord & Stevens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Ervin
DANIELSVILLE – Jimmy Leon Ervin, 68, died Saturday, December 25, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on February 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Herbert Paul and Dessie Ervin. He was a tack dealer and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Ervin was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era.
Survivors include his wife, Dora Mae Edins Ervin, Danielsville; and a son, Harold Paul Ervin, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on February 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Herbert Paul and Dessie Ervin. He was a tack dealer and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Ervin was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era.
Survivors include his wife, Dora Mae Edins Ervin, Danielsville; and a son, Harold Paul Ervin, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Brandon Calvin Tolbert
HULL – Brandon Calvin Tolbert, 35, went home to be with his Lord Friday, December 24, 2010.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Calvin M. and Joan Tucker Tolbert. He was a graduate of Madison County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Brian Justin Tolbert, Hull; niece, Kaylee Tolbert, Homer; nephew, Austin Bennett, Homer; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Tucker, Statham; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. from Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Brady Gilley, Macauley Rogers, Jeff Rohme, Chuck Neese, Danny Neese and Timothy Moon. The family will receive friends Monday, December 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Calvin M. and Joan Tucker Tolbert. He was a graduate of Madison County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Brian Justin Tolbert, Hull; niece, Kaylee Tolbert, Homer; nephew, Austin Bennett, Homer; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Tucker, Statham; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. from Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Brady Gilley, Macauley Rogers, Jeff Rohme, Chuck Neese, Danny Neese and Timothy Moon. The family will receive friends Monday, December 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Hunter
COMER – Doris Wagner Hunter, 88, died Monday, December 20, 2010.
A native of Camden, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Lillyan Vanderripe Wagner. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Hunter Pfender.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Robert B. Hunter, Comer; sons, Robert John Hunter, Selma, Ala., James Robert Hunter, Gulfport, Miss., and John Hunter, Hull; daughter, Patricia Hunter Gibbon, Lawrenceville; brothers, John Wagner, New Jersey, and Charles Wagner, Virginia; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 10 a.m., from St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission in Jefferson with Father Terry Crone officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Camden, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Lillyan Vanderripe Wagner. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Hunter Pfender.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Robert B. Hunter, Comer; sons, Robert John Hunter, Selma, Ala., James Robert Hunter, Gulfport, Miss., and John Hunter, Hull; daughter, Patricia Hunter Gibbon, Lawrenceville; brothers, John Wagner, New Jersey, and Charles Wagner, Virginia; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, at 10 a.m., from St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission in Jefferson with Father Terry Crone officiating. Burial will be at National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse L. Anderson
DANIELSVILLE - Jesse L. Anderson, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2010.
Jesse was born on April 8, 1937, in Barrington, N.J., son of the late Rev. Jesse and Elizabeth Anderson. He served his country as a Marine from 1955-1959. He married Vera Warren in Flint, Mich. on August 12, 1958.
Jesse joined the Washington, D.C. Police Department in 1960. He became a lieutenant and supervised the Communications Division until he retired in 1981, having been a part of many historical events during his 21 years of service on the force.
Jesse moved with his wife and two youngest children to Danielsville, in 1983, where he had various jobs, most notably his position as supervisor at the Clarke County Tax and Tag Office and his job with State Farm Insurance Agent, Jack Thornton. He retired permanently because of health problems.
Jesse was a faithful member of Bluestone Baptist Church, where he was known for his involvement in business meetings and his ability to quiet the crowd for the blessing before church dinners with a boisterous “Hey!” He also enjoyed going to visit the elderly and shut-ins and attending Senior Saints when his health permitted him to do so.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bruce Anderson and a grandson, Justin Brown.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera Warren Anderson; sons, Darrell (Debbie) Anderson, Greensboro, N.C. and Darren (Toni) Anderson, Frisco, Texas; daughters, Diana (Michael) McCormick, Pensacola, Fla. and Denise (Tony) Brown, Colbert; grandchildren, Stephen Anderson, Union, Miss., Daniel, Bobby, Joshua, Amanda, Caleb, and Amy Anderson, Greensboro, N.C., Casey Brown, Stephens, and Tiffany Brown, Colbert; and a brother, Dale Anderson, Cran Gevrier, France.
The family would like to extend their warmest thanks to Jennifer Hamrick, Christine Davis and Jessica Wilson for the loving care that they provided to Jesse during his times at home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. at Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, with the Revs. George Lovely, Talmadge Ethridge and Ray Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clarke Davis, Scott Filkins, Mark Goss, Fred Hall, Jimmy Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Matthew Lee and Randy Lee.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 27 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bluestone Baptist Church Senior Saints, P.O. Box 480, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse was born on April 8, 1937, in Barrington, N.J., son of the late Rev. Jesse and Elizabeth Anderson. He served his country as a Marine from 1955-1959. He married Vera Warren in Flint, Mich. on August 12, 1958.
Jesse joined the Washington, D.C. Police Department in 1960. He became a lieutenant and supervised the Communications Division until he retired in 1981, having been a part of many historical events during his 21 years of service on the force.
Jesse moved with his wife and two youngest children to Danielsville, in 1983, where he had various jobs, most notably his position as supervisor at the Clarke County Tax and Tag Office and his job with State Farm Insurance Agent, Jack Thornton. He retired permanently because of health problems.
Jesse was a faithful member of Bluestone Baptist Church, where he was known for his involvement in business meetings and his ability to quiet the crowd for the blessing before church dinners with a boisterous “Hey!” He also enjoyed going to visit the elderly and shut-ins and attending Senior Saints when his health permitted him to do so.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bruce Anderson and a grandson, Justin Brown.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera Warren Anderson; sons, Darrell (Debbie) Anderson, Greensboro, N.C. and Darren (Toni) Anderson, Frisco, Texas; daughters, Diana (Michael) McCormick, Pensacola, Fla. and Denise (Tony) Brown, Colbert; grandchildren, Stephen Anderson, Union, Miss., Daniel, Bobby, Joshua, Amanda, Caleb, and Amy Anderson, Greensboro, N.C., Casey Brown, Stephens, and Tiffany Brown, Colbert; and a brother, Dale Anderson, Cran Gevrier, France.
The family would like to extend their warmest thanks to Jennifer Hamrick, Christine Davis and Jessica Wilson for the loving care that they provided to Jesse during his times at home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. at Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, with the Revs. George Lovely, Talmadge Ethridge and Ray Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clarke Davis, Scott Filkins, Mark Goss, Fred Hall, Jimmy Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Matthew Lee and Randy Lee.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 27 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bluestone Baptist Church Senior Saints, P.O. Box 480, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Lottie Pate
DANIELSVILLE – Lottie Pettis Pate, 81, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
A native of Wallace, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Jessie James and Vallie Pettis. Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by a son, Michael Pate.
Survivors include her husband, Wesly Pate, Danielsville; son and daughter-in-law, Wesly Alan and Denise Pate, Danielsville; and grandchildren Kelly Pate, Wesly Pate and Leanna Canup.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 23, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Norma Jean Askew
ROYSTON – Norma Jean Hudson Askew, 77, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Atlanta on July 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Arabella Hayes Hudson. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim C. Askew Sr., Royston; a son, Jim C. Askew Jr., Royston; daughter, Donna Jean Golden, Austin, Texas; sister, Barbara Rutherford, Lawrenceville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 23, at 2 p.m., at the New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian David officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, December 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta on July 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Arabella Hayes Hudson. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim C. Askew Sr., Royston; a son, Jim C. Askew Jr., Royston; daughter, Donna Jean Golden, Austin, Texas; sister, Barbara Rutherford, Lawrenceville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 23, at 2 p.m., at the New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian David officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, December 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jo Fitzpatrick
COMMERCE – Betty Jo Fitzpatrick, 76, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Frances Seagraves Fitzpatrick. She was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and was retired from General Times.
Survivors include her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Robin Fitzpatrick; precious granddaughter, Abby Fitzpatrick, all of Commerce; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; and brothers, Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and William Fitzpatrick, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, at 1 p.m., from the Maysville Baptist Church with the Revs. David Sharpton, Clay Hardy and Brian Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Ila Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Frances Seagraves Fitzpatrick. She was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and was retired from General Times.
Survivors include her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Robin Fitzpatrick; precious granddaughter, Abby Fitzpatrick, all of Commerce; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; and brothers, Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and William Fitzpatrick, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, at 1 p.m., from the Maysville Baptist Church with the Revs. David Sharpton, Clay Hardy and Brian Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Ila Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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