HULL - Harold "Sonny" Garrison, 71, died Thursday, February 24, 2011.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Trenton and Rosalie Lavender Garrison. Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by two sisters, Gail Murray and Sherry Thomas. He graduated from Athens High School in 1958 and worked at Westclox from 1958-1994. He coached football for the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department and was a member of East Athens Baptist Church.
Sonny was a loving husband to Mary, a great father to Jeff and adored his grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor and Tanner. He had a large and loving family, was active in his community, and was a great friend to all. You could always count on Sonny and he'll be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Nash Garrison; son, Jeff Garrison and wife, Jacki, Madison; grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor and Tanner Garrison, all of Madison County; five sisters, Sara Frances ╥Kay╙ Young, Harriet McCurley, Delores White and husband, John all of Winterville, Jenny Irby of Gray, and Cindy Huff and husband, Jerry, Athens; and two brothers, John Garrison and wife, Elaine and David Garrison and wife, Chris, all of Athens.
Services were held Sunday, February 27, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Revs. Brad Wilson and Ray Wuerzer officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers were nephews, Mike McCurley, Rodney Thomas, Mark Irby, Garry Huff, Eddie McCurley, Trent Arnold, Shannon Garrison, Kirby Murray and Chad Garrison.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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Betty White (2-21-11)
COLBERT – Betty Brownlee White, 80, died Monday, February 21, 2011.
A native of Tucker, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Cash Brownlee. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Redan Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Tucker and was most recently active in New Haven Baptist Church of Athens. She was a floral designer for many years and was active in Paint Horse Association. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Davis White. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, loved ones stated.
Survivors include four children, David White, Dale (Lisa) White, John (Cynthia) White, all of Colbert; Gerald (Tammy) White, Hartwell; sister, Christine New, Woodstock; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 23, at 3 p.m., at Floral Hills Cemetery in Tucker. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tucker, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Cash Brownlee. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Redan Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Tucker and was most recently active in New Haven Baptist Church of Athens. She was a floral designer for many years and was active in Paint Horse Association. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Davis White. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, loved ones stated.
Survivors include four children, David White, Dale (Lisa) White, John (Cynthia) White, all of Colbert; Gerald (Tammy) White, Hartwell; sister, Christine New, Woodstock; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 23, at 3 p.m., at Floral Hills Cemetery in Tucker. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Taylor Temple (2-16-11)
Taylor Lamar Temple, 24, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
He was the son of Karen Denise Adams and the late Tony Temple.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sisters, Ashton Cash and Eliana Burkhalter; a son, Xander Wilson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 20, from the Royston Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Barlow officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brent Burkhalter, Dustin Temple, Jason Poe, Adam Oguin, Jake Holman and Dennis Hill.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Karen Denise Adams and the late Tony Temple.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sisters, Ashton Cash and Eliana Burkhalter; a son, Xander Wilson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 20, from the Royston Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Barlow officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brent Burkhalter, Dustin Temple, Jason Poe, Adam Oguin, Jake Holman and Dennis Hill.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Susan Ward
HARTWELL – Susan M. Ward, 52, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Ty Cobb Healthcare Center in Hartwell.
Born in Hartwell, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frances Isom Mouchet.
Survivors include her children, Mandi Hix, Hartwell, and Michael Ward, Roswell; siblings, Annette Williford and Furman Mouchet, both of Hartwell; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., in Danielsville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 17, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the family in Susan’s memory.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hartwell, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frances Isom Mouchet.
Survivors include her children, Mandi Hix, Hartwell, and Michael Ward, Roswell; siblings, Annette Williford and Furman Mouchet, both of Hartwell; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., in Danielsville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 17, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the family in Susan’s memory.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buddy’ Phillips
HULL – Johnny L. “Buddy” Phillips, 82, died Saturday, February 12, 2011.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late Earnest and Ethel Buice Phillips. He was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara, Virginia and Betty; a brother, Earnest Phillips Jr.; grandson, Scott Means; and a son, Douglas Edward Phillips.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mae Phillips; children, Carol (Tom) Patterson, Johnny L. Phillips Jr. (Pattie), and Bonnie (Jimmy) Dennard; sisters, Lucille, Mary, Diane, Patricia and Marie; grandchildren, John “Buddy” Means, Glinda Strickland, Sandra De LaGarza, Jennifer Cook and Kristy Reynolds; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 15, at 11 a.m., at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, February 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late Earnest and Ethel Buice Phillips. He was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara, Virginia and Betty; a brother, Earnest Phillips Jr.; grandson, Scott Means; and a son, Douglas Edward Phillips.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mae Phillips; children, Carol (Tom) Patterson, Johnny L. Phillips Jr. (Pattie), and Bonnie (Jimmy) Dennard; sisters, Lucille, Mary, Diane, Patricia and Marie; grandchildren, John “Buddy” Means, Glinda Strickland, Sandra De LaGarza, Jennifer Cook and Kristy Reynolds; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 15, at 11 a.m., at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, February 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Dale Booth
HULL – Bobby Dale Booth, 76, peacefully passed away at St. Mary’s Hospice House Tuesday, February 8, 2011, surrounded by his family following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He served his country with honor in the United States Army after which he retired from General Motors as a superintendent and went on to found B & M Auto Sales Inc. in 1990. He and his wife, Myrna, shared a joy of travel and visited all of the 48 continental United States. Other passions included love of cars, motorcycles, boating and salt water fishing. He personally built several buildings and enjoyed using his hands to figure out how things work. He attended Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville. Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Myna Loy Brooks Booth; a son, Lanier Booth; daughter, Vicki Booth-Escarra; brother, Darold Booth; sisters, Jeanette Smith and Lucille Durham; five grandchindren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 12, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Buddy Hoffman overseeing the services. Burial will be in the Colbert Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Aaron Booth, Alex Booth, Brandon Booth, Randy Booth, Phil Booth and Greg Booth.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
He served his country with honor in the United States Army after which he retired from General Motors as a superintendent and went on to found B & M Auto Sales Inc. in 1990. He and his wife, Myrna, shared a joy of travel and visited all of the 48 continental United States. Other passions included love of cars, motorcycles, boating and salt water fishing. He personally built several buildings and enjoyed using his hands to figure out how things work. He attended Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville. Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Myna Loy Brooks Booth; a son, Lanier Booth; daughter, Vicki Booth-Escarra; brother, Darold Booth; sisters, Jeanette Smith and Lucille Durham; five grandchindren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 12, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Buddy Hoffman overseeing the services. Burial will be in the Colbert Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Aaron Booth, Alex Booth, Brandon Booth, Randy Booth, Phil Booth and Greg Booth.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
James Childs
HULL – James Raymond Childs, 76, died Thursday, February 3, 2011.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James Willie and Lenora Hendrix Childs. He was retired from Inland Steel Company and was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Childs was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Mack; and two brothers, Frank Childs Sr. and Odis Childs.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ruby Michael Childs; son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Regina Childs; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Scott Buice; sister, Nettie Bradshaw; grandchildren, James Phillip Childs, Dwayne Drake, Lindsey Walshe, Logan Buice and Christopher Buice; great-grandchild, Georgia Ann Walshe; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 7, from Brown Chapel, Danielsville, with the Revs. Mitch Elder and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gerald Maddox, Scott Bradshaw, Frank Childs Jr., Josh Walshe, Jay Swinford, Bobby Chafin and Anthony England.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, had complete arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James Willie and Lenora Hendrix Childs. He was retired from Inland Steel Company and was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Childs was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Mack; and two brothers, Frank Childs Sr. and Odis Childs.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ruby Michael Childs; son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Regina Childs; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Scott Buice; sister, Nettie Bradshaw; grandchildren, James Phillip Childs, Dwayne Drake, Lindsey Walshe, Logan Buice and Christopher Buice; great-grandchild, Georgia Ann Walshe; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 7, from Brown Chapel, Danielsville, with the Revs. Mitch Elder and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gerald Maddox, Scott Bradshaw, Frank Childs Jr., Josh Walshe, Jay Swinford, Bobby Chafin and Anthony England.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, had complete arrangements.
Lonnie McDaniel
WINTERVILLE – Lonnie Lee McDaniel, 63, of Oglethorpe County, died Saturday, February 5, at his residence.
Born in Athens on September 15, 1947, he was the son of the late James William McDaniel Sr. and Josie Mae Warren McDaniel. He worked with FMS/Compass Industry and retired in 2010 due to illness. He attended Athens High School and served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam Era. He returned to the United States Army National Guard and retired with 27 years of service. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his brother, James William McDaniel Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Olean Rich McDaniel, Oglethorpe County; son, Chris McDaniel, Oconee County; stepsons, Tony Freeman, Hart County, Jimmy Love, Oconee County and Johnny Love, Oglethorpe County; sisters, Mildred Jones, Winterville and Betty Jones, Macon; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, from the chapel at Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Power officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 p.m. till the funeral hour.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Northeast Georgia Cancer Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens on September 15, 1947, he was the son of the late James William McDaniel Sr. and Josie Mae Warren McDaniel. He worked with FMS/Compass Industry and retired in 2010 due to illness. He attended Athens High School and served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam Era. He returned to the United States Army National Guard and retired with 27 years of service. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his brother, James William McDaniel Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Olean Rich McDaniel, Oglethorpe County; son, Chris McDaniel, Oconee County; stepsons, Tony Freeman, Hart County, Jimmy Love, Oconee County and Johnny Love, Oglethorpe County; sisters, Mildred Jones, Winterville and Betty Jones, Macon; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, from the chapel at Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Power officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 p.m. till the funeral hour.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Northeast Georgia Cancer Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Jesup-Marshall Coile
Jesup-Marshall James Coile, 31, died Monday, January 31, 2011, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness.
He was a native of Early County, a graduate of the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forest Resources and was employed as a Hardwood Flow Coordinator for Rayonier Performance Fibers. He was an avid hunter and sportsman, a devoted and loving father and husband, and a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Jesup First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Robinson Coile, Odum; a son, Luke James Coile, Odum; parents, Justin and Elaine Coile, Blakely; one brother, Preston (Melanie) Coile, Valdosta; grandparents, the Rev. Calvin and Bobbie Coile, Comer, Bill and Brenda Hudgins, Watkinsville, and Walter and the late Joann Jones, Blakely; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at the Jesup First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike VonMoss officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Howard Jones Nobles Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 4, at 2 p.m. at the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer, with the Rev. Mike Sarna officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Sam Edison, Jeff Braswell, Jason English, Shaun Freeman, Ken Walker, Zack Kidd, Tom Wright and Ryan Williamson. Honorary pallbearers will be High School Sunday School Class of the Jesup First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Luke James Coile Scholarship Fund at the First Baptist Church, 185 South Brunswick St., Jesup, GA 31546.
Those with any special pictures or stories of Marshall to be included in a memory book for Luke are asked to give them to Karen Coile at krcoile@yahoo.com.
Family and friends may sign the on-line registry at www.hjnfuneralhome.com.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He was a native of Early County, a graduate of the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forest Resources and was employed as a Hardwood Flow Coordinator for Rayonier Performance Fibers. He was an avid hunter and sportsman, a devoted and loving father and husband, and a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Jesup First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Robinson Coile, Odum; a son, Luke James Coile, Odum; parents, Justin and Elaine Coile, Blakely; one brother, Preston (Melanie) Coile, Valdosta; grandparents, the Rev. Calvin and Bobbie Coile, Comer, Bill and Brenda Hudgins, Watkinsville, and Walter and the late Joann Jones, Blakely; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at the Jesup First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike VonMoss officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Howard Jones Nobles Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 4, at 2 p.m. at the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer, with the Rev. Mike Sarna officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Sam Edison, Jeff Braswell, Jason English, Shaun Freeman, Ken Walker, Zack Kidd, Tom Wright and Ryan Williamson. Honorary pallbearers will be High School Sunday School Class of the Jesup First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Luke James Coile Scholarship Fund at the First Baptist Church, 185 South Brunswick St., Jesup, GA 31546.
Those with any special pictures or stories of Marshall to be included in a memory book for Luke are asked to give them to Karen Coile at krcoile@yahoo.com.
Family and friends may sign the on-line registry at www.hjnfuneralhome.com.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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