COMER – Emma Sue Kellum, 86, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Ada Elizabeth Seymore Patten. Mrs. Kellum was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Horace Kellum. She was a member of Comer Baptist Church.
Survivors include three children, James (Delores) Kellum and Lynn (Margaret) Kellum, all of Comer, and Paul Kellum, Macon; and five grandchildren, Quinn, Susan, Joel, Daniel and Joseph Kellum.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Dial officiating. Burial will be in the Comer Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Tommy Collins Sr. (3-28-11)
DANIELSVILLE – George Tommy Collins Sr., 71, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Kannapolis, N.C., on February 13, 1940, he was the son of the late George D. Collins Sr. and Ruth Tate Collins. He was a retired warehouse worker having worked with Dairy Pak and was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a United States Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Sorrow Collins, Danielsville; sons, Richard Collins, Jefferson, George T. Collins Jr., Comer, and Michael Estes, Lavonia; daughters, Becky Eubanks, Hull, Rhonda Chambers, Clayton, and Wanda McMullen, Lilburn; stepsons, Steve Looney, Oglethorpe County, and Keith Looney, Comer; brothers, Kenneth Collins, Kansas, and Charles Collins, Danielsville; sisters, Charlotte Bond and Sherry Crawford, both of Danielsville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Wills and Glenn Guest officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Kannapolis, N.C., on February 13, 1940, he was the son of the late George D. Collins Sr. and Ruth Tate Collins. He was a retired warehouse worker having worked with Dairy Pak and was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a United States Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Sorrow Collins, Danielsville; sons, Richard Collins, Jefferson, George T. Collins Jr., Comer, and Michael Estes, Lavonia; daughters, Becky Eubanks, Hull, Rhonda Chambers, Clayton, and Wanda McMullen, Lilburn; stepsons, Steve Looney, Oglethorpe County, and Keith Looney, Comer; brothers, Kenneth Collins, Kansas, and Charles Collins, Danielsville; sisters, Charlotte Bond and Sherry Crawford, both of Danielsville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Wills and Glenn Guest officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Harris (3-24-11)
DANIELSVILLE – Ruth Ethel Harris, 87, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at her residence.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Charles and Blanche Nye Hatch. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Jervaes Bascom Harris.
Survivors include children, Sandy Lawrence, Townsend, Mass., Cindy Harris, Peterborough, N.H., Dot Harris and Dan Harris, both of Danielsville, and James Harris, Athens; sisters, Suzanne Hatch, Jean Hatch and Dorothy Hatch, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Charles and Blanche Nye Hatch. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Jervaes Bascom Harris.
Survivors include children, Sandy Lawrence, Townsend, Mass., Cindy Harris, Peterborough, N.H., Dot Harris and Dan Harris, both of Danielsville, and James Harris, Athens; sisters, Suzanne Hatch, Jean Hatch and Dorothy Hatch, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Gaddis Sr. (3-23-11)
DANIELSVILLE – Billy Tom Gaddis Sr., 54, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011.
Born in Clarke County on November 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Howard “Bo” Gaddis Sr. and Mary Hunsinger Gaddis. He was a millworker having worked with Over Head Door and was a member of the Macedonia Holiness Church. Mr. Gaddis was preceded in death by a grandson, Julian Clark; brother, Michael Gaddis; and sister, Peggy Dowell-Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Tonia Dove Gaddis, Danielsville; daughters, Judy Clark, Hull, and Elizabeth Burgess, Commerce; sons, Bill Tom Gaddis Jr., Hull, Bradley Gaddis and Michael Gaddis, both of Danielsville; brothers, Howard Gaddis, Colbert, George Gaddis, Ila, and Greg Gaddis, Carlton; sisters, Becky Anglin, Danielsville, Donna Hunsinger, Comer, and Wanda Callaway, Carlton; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at the Macedonia Holiness Church with the Revs. Coy Finch and William Anglin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County on November 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Howard “Bo” Gaddis Sr. and Mary Hunsinger Gaddis. He was a millworker having worked with Over Head Door and was a member of the Macedonia Holiness Church. Mr. Gaddis was preceded in death by a grandson, Julian Clark; brother, Michael Gaddis; and sister, Peggy Dowell-Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Tonia Dove Gaddis, Danielsville; daughters, Judy Clark, Hull, and Elizabeth Burgess, Commerce; sons, Bill Tom Gaddis Jr., Hull, Bradley Gaddis and Michael Gaddis, both of Danielsville; brothers, Howard Gaddis, Colbert, George Gaddis, Ila, and Greg Gaddis, Carlton; sisters, Becky Anglin, Danielsville, Donna Hunsinger, Comer, and Wanda Callaway, Carlton; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at the Macedonia Holiness Church with the Revs. Coy Finch and William Anglin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Sylvia Juanita Gale (3-17-11)
HULL – Sylvia Juanita Gale, 76, died Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Born in Homer on January 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Sheridan. She was retired from Highland Hills Healthcare as a nurse’s aide. Mrs. Gale was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Cesar “Tony” Gale; Cynthia Veal, Terry Roach, Rosslyann Sheridan, Carolyn Sheridan, Earline Sheridan and Leon Sheridan; and four grandchildren, Dustin Veal, Regi Johngan, Tina McDonald and Aubrey Roach.
Memorial services were held at the family’s home Saturday, March 19.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the American Heart Association.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Homer on January 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Sheridan. She was retired from Highland Hills Healthcare as a nurse’s aide. Mrs. Gale was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Cesar “Tony” Gale; Cynthia Veal, Terry Roach, Rosslyann Sheridan, Carolyn Sheridan, Earline Sheridan and Leon Sheridan; and four grandchildren, Dustin Veal, Regi Johngan, Tina McDonald and Aubrey Roach.
Memorial services were held at the family’s home Saturday, March 19.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the American Heart Association.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Lois Aiken (3-21-11)
HULL – Lois B. Aiken, 101, died Monday, March 21, 2011.
She was the daughter of the late Carrie Holcomb and John Glenn Brown. She was a member of Hull Baptist church for over 90 years and was currently the oldest member. She was also active in Sunday School and Women’s Missionary Union. She worked for over 40 years with her husband in Aiken’s Grocery Store and Service Station. Mrs. Aiken was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Aiken; a grandson, David Aiken; brothers, Paul, Coile, Curtis and James Brown; and sisters, Ollie Patton and Frances Bond.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William G. (Billy) and Darleen Aiken; grandson and wife, Tom A. and Jennifer Aiken; great-grandchildren, Brook and Cody Aiken and Jessica Walker.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 23, at 3 p.m., from Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the White Dove Personal Care Home, including Judy, Nell and Rhonda, as well as Mrs. Aiken’s hospice nurses.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Carrie Holcomb and John Glenn Brown. She was a member of Hull Baptist church for over 90 years and was currently the oldest member. She was also active in Sunday School and Women’s Missionary Union. She worked for over 40 years with her husband in Aiken’s Grocery Store and Service Station. Mrs. Aiken was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Aiken; a grandson, David Aiken; brothers, Paul, Coile, Curtis and James Brown; and sisters, Ollie Patton and Frances Bond.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William G. (Billy) and Darleen Aiken; grandson and wife, Tom A. and Jennifer Aiken; great-grandchildren, Brook and Cody Aiken and Jessica Walker.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 23, at 3 p.m., from Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the White Dove Personal Care Home, including Judy, Nell and Rhonda, as well as Mrs. Aiken’s hospice nurses.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Gail Meadows (3-19-11)
DANIELSVILLE – Brenda Gail Meadows, 55, died Saturday, March 19, 2011.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Meadows; children, Lisa Meadows, Danny Meadows, Mark Meadows; sisters, Florence Dove, Darlene Holbrook, Shirley Holbrook, Willielee Martin; brothers, S.T. Graham and Roy Graham.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 21, at her residence.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Meadows; children, Lisa Meadows, Danny Meadows, Mark Meadows; sisters, Florence Dove, Darlene Holbrook, Shirley Holbrook, Willielee Martin; brothers, S.T. Graham and Roy Graham.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 21, at her residence.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Duffell Raymond (3-16-11)
COMER – Raymond Duffell, 71, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at his residence.
Born in Madison County on December 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Mary Gertrude Booth Duffell. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include a son, Stacey Duffell, Comer; grandchildren, Lacey Duffell and Brian Duffell; sisters, Ruth Vaughn and Mary Roach, both of Royston; and a brother, Darrell Duffell, Athens.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m., from the Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Odis Graham and the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Family Life Center in Comer. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on December 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Mary Gertrude Booth Duffell. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include a son, Stacey Duffell, Comer; grandchildren, Lacey Duffell and Brian Duffell; sisters, Ruth Vaughn and Mary Roach, both of Royston; and a brother, Darrell Duffell, Athens.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m., from the Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Odis Graham and the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Family Life Center in Comer. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
William T. Hargrove (3-11-11)
ATHENS - CW4 (Ret) William T. Hargrove, Sr. died Friday, March 11, 2011.
He was born in Greer, S.C., on January 15, 1930, the son of the late Cicero and Eunice Hargrove.
A 30-year Army veteran, he always dreamed of flying and accomplished that dream as a pilot for the United States Army. Upon his retirement from the Army in 1981, CW4 Hargrove left Army Aviation a "legacy of duty" as Master Army Aviator.
He was married to Annie Jones and he leaves to carry on his legacy, four children, Thomas Hargrove, Jr., Cheryl Hargrove Barnes, Gwendolyn Hargrove Ruff and Timothy James Hargrove; two sisters, Luradine Timberlake (Queens, N.Y.) and Linda Guion (New York, N.Y.); ten grandchildren, Jerrell Hargrove, Joshua Hargrove and Justin Hargrove; Desmond Thomas and Mielan Barnes; Christopher Ruff, Andre' Ruff and Teneshia Ruff; Jasmine and Shanice Myricks; two great-grandaughters, Amaiya Ruff and Kaylen Ruff; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and numerous friends.
William will be dearly missed by the many lives he touched so gently, yet so deeply.
The celebration of CW4 Hargrove╒s life will be held 12 noon on Thursday, March 17 at Gardenview Funeral Chapel, 605 Olympic Drive, Athens with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Highway, Athens.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc., P.O. Box 495, Athens, GA 30603.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Greer, S.C., on January 15, 1930, the son of the late Cicero and Eunice Hargrove.
A 30-year Army veteran, he always dreamed of flying and accomplished that dream as a pilot for the United States Army. Upon his retirement from the Army in 1981, CW4 Hargrove left Army Aviation a "legacy of duty" as Master Army Aviator.
He was married to Annie Jones and he leaves to carry on his legacy, four children, Thomas Hargrove, Jr., Cheryl Hargrove Barnes, Gwendolyn Hargrove Ruff and Timothy James Hargrove; two sisters, Luradine Timberlake (Queens, N.Y.) and Linda Guion (New York, N.Y.); ten grandchildren, Jerrell Hargrove, Joshua Hargrove and Justin Hargrove; Desmond Thomas and Mielan Barnes; Christopher Ruff, Andre' Ruff and Teneshia Ruff; Jasmine and Shanice Myricks; two great-grandaughters, Amaiya Ruff and Kaylen Ruff; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and numerous friends.
William will be dearly missed by the many lives he touched so gently, yet so deeply.
The celebration of CW4 Hargrove╒s life will be held 12 noon on Thursday, March 17 at Gardenview Funeral Chapel, 605 Olympic Drive, Athens with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Highway, Athens.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc., P.O. Box 495, Athens, GA 30603.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Bullock (3-10-11)
COLBERT – Betty C. Bullock, 77, died Thursday, March 10, 2011.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Daniel and Leona Sorrow Bridges. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Ramie Hoyt Bullock.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Bullock and Richard Sims, Colbert; son, Larry Hoyt Bullock, Colbert; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Clay Huff and Janice Loggins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2227 Diamond Hill Neese Rd., Hull, GA 30646.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Daniel and Leona Sorrow Bridges. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Ramie Hoyt Bullock.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Bullock and Richard Sims, Colbert; son, Larry Hoyt Bullock, Colbert; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Clay Huff and Janice Loggins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2227 Diamond Hill Neese Rd., Hull, GA 30646.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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