JEFFERSON – Linda M. Howington Looney “Poochie,” 68, died Sunday, January 30, 2011.
Born on April 6, 1942, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Sarah Anderson Howington of Jefferson and the late Roy Hoodie Howington. She was a retired from the U.S. Post Office, where she was a letter carrier. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Roy Looney; daughters, Angela Marie Burgess, Dora Tina Jarrard, Mykayla Marie Looney, all of Jefferson; son, Jeffery Roy Looney, Jefferson; sister, Betty Joe Standridge, Jefferson; brothers, Leroy Howington, Savannah, and Steve Howington, Jefferson; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 1, at 1 p.m., from the Bethany United Methodist hurch with the Revs. Charles Reece and Johnny Ray officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Jonathan Gary, Jeff Brown, Greg Howington, Drew Looney, Zach Oxner and Benji Oxner honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday, January 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Waller
JEFFERSON - Elmo Waller, 94, died Sunday, January 30, 2011.
Born in Upson County, he was the son of the late Neugent and Nellie Gilbert Waller. He was a retired office manager with Jackson Electric Membership Corporation after 19 years of service, a member of the Jefferson Rotary Club, a member and former Deacon of the Jefferson First Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday School in the Baraca Sunday School Class. Mr. Waller was an avid gardener and shared the fruits of his labor with his neighbors.
Survivors include wife, Nell McCard Waller, Jefferson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Gail Waller, Covington, and Tim and LuAnn Waller, Sandy Springs; one sister, Frances Young, Smyrna; two grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 2, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Michael Helms and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Honored as pallbearers will be Michael Green, Andrew Green, Parker Green, Paul Green, Noah Green, Doug Thurmond, Phil Thurmond and Derek McCard. Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Food Bank of the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Upson County, he was the son of the late Neugent and Nellie Gilbert Waller. He was a retired office manager with Jackson Electric Membership Corporation after 19 years of service, a member of the Jefferson Rotary Club, a member and former Deacon of the Jefferson First Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday School in the Baraca Sunday School Class. Mr. Waller was an avid gardener and shared the fruits of his labor with his neighbors.
Survivors include wife, Nell McCard Waller, Jefferson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Gail Waller, Covington, and Tim and LuAnn Waller, Sandy Springs; one sister, Frances Young, Smyrna; two grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 2, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Michael Helms and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Honored as pallbearers will be Michael Green, Andrew Green, Parker Green, Paul Green, Noah Green, Doug Thurmond, Phil Thurmond and Derek McCard. Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Food Bank of the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Ray Kirkindoll
WACO, TEXAS – Donald Ray Kirkindoll, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Texas, on January 1, 1932, he was the son of Charles and Rexie (Johnson) Kirkindoll. He attended Baylor University, where he met his wife, Shirley Thomas Kirkindoll. Mr. Kirkindoll then served with honor in the United States Army from 1951 to 1955 as a Captain of an Ordinance Unit in Europe. After graduating from Baylor University, he taught school for ten years. He then began working in the fledgling computer industry where he worked on collision avoidance systems for airlines and helped develop the first cell phone switch while at Northern Telecom. Upon retirement, he and his cherished wife of 59 years, traveled full-time in their RV, camping in all of the 48 contiguous states.
Mr. Kirkindoll’s highest priority in life was his family. Having made his profession of faith at 9 years old, he reared his children with the guidance of the Holy Bible and instilled in them the value of the church. He loved to laugh and sing, truly enjoying being with his friends and family as they did. He loved sports of all kinds, spending his life playing, coaching and watching them. He most recently loved to watch Lady Baylor Bears Basketball team. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and loved to greet each and every person who entered the door. Mr. Kirkindoll had a wonderful sense of humor, incredible integrity, and deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Shirley Thomas Kirkindoll, whom he married in 1951; three children, Dr. Michael Kirkindoll and wife, Donna, Jefferson, Donald W. Kirkindoll and wife, Jackie, San Antonio, Texas, and Dale E. Kirkindoll and wife, Liz, Baton Rouge, La.; five grandchildren, Julie Kirkindoll and David Kirkindoll, Jefferson, Don Kirkindoll and wife, Kriss, Columbia, S.C., Grayson Kirkindoll and Holt Kirkindoll, Baton Rouge, La.; and one great-grandchild, Natalie Kirkindoll, Columbia, S.C.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Funeral Home, Waco, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Texas, on January 1, 1932, he was the son of Charles and Rexie (Johnson) Kirkindoll. He attended Baylor University, where he met his wife, Shirley Thomas Kirkindoll. Mr. Kirkindoll then served with honor in the United States Army from 1951 to 1955 as a Captain of an Ordinance Unit in Europe. After graduating from Baylor University, he taught school for ten years. He then began working in the fledgling computer industry where he worked on collision avoidance systems for airlines and helped develop the first cell phone switch while at Northern Telecom. Upon retirement, he and his cherished wife of 59 years, traveled full-time in their RV, camping in all of the 48 contiguous states.
Mr. Kirkindoll’s highest priority in life was his family. Having made his profession of faith at 9 years old, he reared his children with the guidance of the Holy Bible and instilled in them the value of the church. He loved to laugh and sing, truly enjoying being with his friends and family as they did. He loved sports of all kinds, spending his life playing, coaching and watching them. He most recently loved to watch Lady Baylor Bears Basketball team. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and loved to greet each and every person who entered the door. Mr. Kirkindoll had a wonderful sense of humor, incredible integrity, and deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Shirley Thomas Kirkindoll, whom he married in 1951; three children, Dr. Michael Kirkindoll and wife, Donna, Jefferson, Donald W. Kirkindoll and wife, Jackie, San Antonio, Texas, and Dale E. Kirkindoll and wife, Liz, Baton Rouge, La.; five grandchildren, Julie Kirkindoll and David Kirkindoll, Jefferson, Don Kirkindoll and wife, Kriss, Columbia, S.C., Grayson Kirkindoll and Holt Kirkindoll, Baton Rouge, La.; and one great-grandchild, Natalie Kirkindoll, Columbia, S.C.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Funeral Home, Waco, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.
Marcia Dianne Jolliff
COMMERCE – Marcia Dianne Busby Jolliff, 57, died Monday, January 31, 2011, at BJC Nursing Home.
She was the daughter of Edgar Busby and the late Dorothy Goodwin Busby.
Survivors in addition to her father include children, Michelle Rena Turner, Commerce, Leslie Jean Tuten, Stockbridge, and Johnny Wayne Sangrey, Florida; siblings, Brenda Harper, Alabama, Pam Chambers and Roger Paul Busby, both of Atlanta; nine grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 1, at 4 p.m., from the funeral home. The family will greet friends at the funeral home at that time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Edgar Busby and the late Dorothy Goodwin Busby.
Survivors in addition to her father include children, Michelle Rena Turner, Commerce, Leslie Jean Tuten, Stockbridge, and Johnny Wayne Sangrey, Florida; siblings, Brenda Harper, Alabama, Pam Chambers and Roger Paul Busby, both of Atlanta; nine grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 1, at 4 p.m., from the funeral home. The family will greet friends at the funeral home at that time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Marguerite Chadwick
BRASELTON – Marguerite S. Chadwick, 79, died Thursday, January 27, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Chadwick.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Sanders, Monroe; sons, Troy Chadwick and Wiley Chadwick, both of Tulsa, Okla., and Ivey C. Chadwick, Florida; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special niece and nephew, Virginia and Ernest Lingerfelt, Braselton.
A private family graveside service will be held at Warsaw Cemetery in Duluth.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Chadwick.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Sanders, Monroe; sons, Troy Chadwick and Wiley Chadwick, both of Tulsa, Okla., and Ivey C. Chadwick, Florida; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special niece and nephew, Virginia and Ernest Lingerfelt, Braselton.
A private family graveside service will be held at Warsaw Cemetery in Duluth.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Jacob Dylan Book
COMMERCE – Jacob Dylan Book, 18, died Thursday, January 27, 2011.
Born on March 29, 1992, in Atlanta, he was the son of Charles David Book and Robin Lacy Book, both of Commerce. He was a 2010 graduate of Banks County High School and was an Assistant Manager of the Sonic Restaurant in Commerce. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Elery Book II.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, McKenna Elizabeth Book, Commerce; grandparents, Elizabeth Dawn Book, Kingstree, S.C., Charlene Lacy, Tucker, Richard and Janet Lacy, Greensboro, N.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 30, at 2 p.m., from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Blake Carter officiating. The visitation will be held Saturday, January 29, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 29, 1992, in Atlanta, he was the son of Charles David Book and Robin Lacy Book, both of Commerce. He was a 2010 graduate of Banks County High School and was an Assistant Manager of the Sonic Restaurant in Commerce. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Elery Book II.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, McKenna Elizabeth Book, Commerce; grandparents, Elizabeth Dawn Book, Kingstree, S.C., Charlene Lacy, Tucker, Richard and Janet Lacy, Greensboro, N.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 30, at 2 p.m., from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Blake Carter officiating. The visitation will be held Saturday, January 29, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
William Bellamy
COMMERCE – William Charles Bellamy, 72, died Thursday, January 27, 2011, at his residence.
Born in Carnesville, he was the son of the late Will and Addie Thurmond Bellamy.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Mae Kitchens Bellamy, Commerce; daughters, Rhonda Humphreys, Florida, Tammy Adams, Lavonia, Rita Dooley, Jefferson, Vickie Jones, Arizona, and Tammy Lewis, Danielsville; a sister, Sarah Jackson, Jackson County; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. John Webber and Toby Dyer officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, January 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence located at 2115 Black’s Creek Church Rd.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Carnesville, he was the son of the late Will and Addie Thurmond Bellamy.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Mae Kitchens Bellamy, Commerce; daughters, Rhonda Humphreys, Florida, Tammy Adams, Lavonia, Rita Dooley, Jefferson, Vickie Jones, Arizona, and Tammy Lewis, Danielsville; a sister, Sarah Jackson, Jackson County; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. John Webber and Toby Dyer officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, January 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence located at 2115 Black’s Creek Church Rd.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Thompson
BURLINGTON, N.C. – Helen Thompson, 86, died Monday, January 24, 2011, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C.
Born in Sumter, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank Cross and Lizzie Mae Bradwell Cross Forester. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Thompson.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha Peterson, Monticello, Sue Thompson, Hoschton, and Nita Mock, Burlington, N.C.; a son, John Thompson III, Homer; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, at 2 p.m., from the Homer United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church and cemetery at the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Sumter, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank Cross and Lizzie Mae Bradwell Cross Forester. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Thompson.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha Peterson, Monticello, Sue Thompson, Hoschton, and Nita Mock, Burlington, N.C.; a son, John Thompson III, Homer; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, at 2 p.m., from the Homer United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church and cemetery at the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘O.B.’ Stevens
COMMERCE – Oscar Beecher “O.B.” Stevens, 93, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late John Lester and Elzie Elizabeth Bowden Stevens. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a row crop farmer and carpenter. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Evelyn Stevens.
Survivors include daughters, Aleene Kesler (Gene), Shirley Willis, and Ruby Fleeman (Junior), all of Commerce, Pauline Hancock, Jefferson, and Johnnie Kennedy (Don), Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, at 11 a.m., from Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Hal Cason and Bob Hill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late John Lester and Elzie Elizabeth Bowden Stevens. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a row crop farmer and carpenter. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Evelyn Stevens.
Survivors include daughters, Aleene Kesler (Gene), Shirley Willis, and Ruby Fleeman (Junior), all of Commerce, Pauline Hancock, Jefferson, and Johnnie Kennedy (Don), Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, at 11 a.m., from Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Hal Cason and Bob Hill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Raja Potts
JEFFERSON – Raja Bullock Potts, 71, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
Born on January 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Hazel Nabors Bullock. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her husband, Locke Potts; a son, Hal Potts; and brother, Larry Bullock.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Kellie Potts, Nick and Christy Potts, all of Jefferson; daughter, Cezanne Grayson, Martin; sister, Melanie Sims, Jefferson; six grandsons; and one granddaughter.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Hazel Nabors Bullock. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her husband, Locke Potts; a son, Hal Potts; and brother, Larry Bullock.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Kellie Potts, Nick and Christy Potts, all of Jefferson; daughter, Cezanne Grayson, Martin; sister, Melanie Sims, Jefferson; six grandsons; and one granddaughter.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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