JEFFERSON – Blanche McElroy Beach, 86, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at her residence.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John William and Jessie Mae Briscoe McElroy. She was of the Baptist denomination and was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Beach was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John W. Beach.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Michael Anderson, Jefferson; brothers, Henry McElroy and Bobby McElroy, both of Statham; grandchildren, Tiffany (Kyle) Rainwater, Amberly Anderson and Dakota Anderson; great-grandchildren, Kaliyan Rainwater and Zyan Rainwater.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. John Wood officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from March, 2011
‘Doodle’ Moore (3-30-11)
COMMERCE – Eunie Mae “Doodle” Moore, 87, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kate Trotter Pope. She was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Moore.
Survivors include a daughter, Katie (Clark) Sexton, Hull; grandchildren, Melissa Sexton Davis and Sherry Sexton Marston; great-grandchildren, Julia Davis, Jeremy Davis, John David Marston and Amelia Marston; and a niece, Janice Morris.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Seagraves and Jim Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kate Trotter Pope. She was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Moore.
Survivors include a daughter, Katie (Clark) Sexton, Hull; grandchildren, Melissa Sexton Davis and Sherry Sexton Marston; great-grandchildren, Julia Davis, Jeremy Davis, John David Marston and Amelia Marston; and a niece, Janice Morris.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Seagraves and Jim Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Morris (3-29-11)
COMMERCE – Thomas Junior Morris, 90, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Thomas Christopher and Mary Eugene Scales Morris. He was a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church, was a spinning room textile worker and a United States World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Thomas Morris.
Survivors include sons, Thomas Jerry Morris and William Dan Morris, both of Commerce; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Thomas Christopher and Mary Eugene Scales Morris. He was a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church, was a spinning room textile worker and a United States World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Thomas Morris.
Survivors include sons, Thomas Jerry Morris and William Dan Morris, both of Commerce; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Clifford Ward (3-29-11)
JEFFERSON - Charles Clifford Ward, 87, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center after suffering a heart attack.
Born on April 5, 1923, he was the son of Julius Bell Ward and Maggie Eugenia Sargent of Cordele. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and a frequent visitor to the Jackson County Senior Center. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a retired electrician.
Cliff was a loving, caring and giving husband, father and friend, loved ones stated.
Mr. Ward was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Ward, Javan Ward, Bela Ward and Boyd Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Ward; a son, Tommy Johnson; daughter, Kathy Johnson; brother, Bill Ward; sister, Ethyl Rowland; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from Rainey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rainey Funeral Home, Cordele, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 5, 1923, he was the son of Julius Bell Ward and Maggie Eugenia Sargent of Cordele. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and a frequent visitor to the Jackson County Senior Center. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a retired electrician.
Cliff was a loving, caring and giving husband, father and friend, loved ones stated.
Mr. Ward was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Ward, Javan Ward, Bela Ward and Boyd Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Ward; a son, Tommy Johnson; daughter, Kathy Johnson; brother, Bill Ward; sister, Ethyl Rowland; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from Rainey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rainey Funeral Home, Cordele, is in charge of arrangements.
Vickey Ann Fincannon (3-27-11)
COMMERCE – Vickey Ann Varner Fincannon, 49, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Floyd Morgan of Tennessee and the late Sara Ann Gary Mitchell. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Bobby Fincannon, Commerce; a daughter, Sheila McClure, Commerce; son, Timothy Varner, Commerce; sisters, Alicia Sears, Homer, and Brenda Blanton, Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Bold Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Floyd Morgan of Tennessee and the late Sara Ann Gary Mitchell. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Bobby Fincannon, Commerce; a daughter, Sheila McClure, Commerce; son, Timothy Varner, Commerce; sisters, Alicia Sears, Homer, and Brenda Blanton, Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 4 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Bold Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Cleo Alexander
LANCASTER, S.C. – Cleo Mize Alexander, 88, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at her residence.
Born on July 15, 1922, in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Emma Mize. She was a homemaker and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce. Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Alexander.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Herrington, Lancaster, S.C.; granddaughter, Stephanie Herrington, Lancaster, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Mary L. Bruce, Commerce, the wife of the late Caudius Bruce.
A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m., at the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson with the Rev. David Harbin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 154 Amendment Ave., Suite 105, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Born on July 15, 1922, in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Emma Mize. She was a homemaker and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce. Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Alexander.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Herrington, Lancaster, S.C.; granddaughter, Stephanie Herrington, Lancaster, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Mary L. Bruce, Commerce, the wife of the late Caudius Bruce.
A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m., at the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson with the Rev. David Harbin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 154 Amendment Ave., Suite 105, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Gordon Greenwood (3-26-10)
HOSCHTON - Gordon E. Greenwood, 85, died Saturday, March 26, 2011.
A native of Franklin, N.C., he was the son of the late William and Nellie Ora Smith Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood was preceded in death by a brother, George Greenwood. He was a member of Alcovy Baptist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran, where he served as a Seabee. He was a retiree of General Motors.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Greenwood, Hoschton; children, Jerry Greenwood, Hiawassee, Tommy Greenwood, Monroe, David Greenwood, Hoschton, Jennifer Sanders, Chicago, Ill., Janet Skinner, Winder, and Lawrence Greenwood, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva Anderson, Buford.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Darrell Skinner and Le Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Alcovy Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Franklin, N.C., he was the son of the late William and Nellie Ora Smith Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood was preceded in death by a brother, George Greenwood. He was a member of Alcovy Baptist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran, where he served as a Seabee. He was a retiree of General Motors.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Greenwood, Hoschton; children, Jerry Greenwood, Hiawassee, Tommy Greenwood, Monroe, David Greenwood, Hoschton, Jennifer Sanders, Chicago, Ill., Janet Skinner, Winder, and Lawrence Greenwood, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva Anderson, Buford.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Darrell Skinner and Le Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Alcovy Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Inez Parr (3-27-11)
COMMERCE – Inez Murray Thompson Parr, 96, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Ouida Arlue and Effie Hart Murray. She had worked at Blue Bell and Commerce Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Baldwin Congregational Holiness Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Parr was preceded in death by her first husband, John Quillian Thompson; husband, the Rev. Leroy Parr; son, John Aubrey Thompson; seven sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Corrie Sue Thomas, Martin; sons, Harold Thompson, Ila, and Nelson Edward Thompson, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Evans, Danielsville, and Dellie Cowart, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Hull Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Ouida Arlue and Effie Hart Murray. She had worked at Blue Bell and Commerce Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Baldwin Congregational Holiness Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Parr was preceded in death by her first husband, John Quillian Thompson; husband, the Rev. Leroy Parr; son, John Aubrey Thompson; seven sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Corrie Sue Thomas, Martin; sons, Harold Thompson, Ila, and Nelson Edward Thompson, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Evans, Danielsville, and Dellie Cowart, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Hull Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pappy’ Collins (3-26-11)
COMMERCE – Charles Edward “Pappy” Collins, 96, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late George and Clementine Collins. He was a retired service station owner, member of the Madison Street Baptist church, and a World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Tucker Collins; son, Jimmy Collins; and daughter, Charla Collins.
Survivors include six grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. David Harbin and Jim Waller officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late George and Clementine Collins. He was a retired service station owner, member of the Madison Street Baptist church, and a World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Tucker Collins; son, Jimmy Collins; and daughter, Charla Collins.
Survivors include six grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. David Harbin and Jim Waller officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Wheeler (3-26-11)
JEFFERSON – Jimmy Thomas Wheeler, 61, died Saturday, March 26, 2011.
Born in Jefferson, he was the son of Evie Lou Wheeler, Jefferson, and the late Willie Whitlock and was retired from the textile industry. Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by a brother, William Wheeler; and sister, Pearlie Mae Wheeler.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister, Geraldine Wheeler, Jefferson; brother, Claude Wheeler, Jefferson; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The family will receive friends Monday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jefferson, he was the son of Evie Lou Wheeler, Jefferson, and the late Willie Whitlock and was retired from the textile industry. Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by a brother, William Wheeler; and sister, Pearlie Mae Wheeler.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister, Geraldine Wheeler, Jefferson; brother, Claude Wheeler, Jefferson; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The family will receive friends Monday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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