BALDWIN – Thomas Tyler Ferguson, 20, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on April 5, 1991, in Habersham County, he was a 2009 graduate of Banks County High School. He was an employee of the Tencate Nicolon Manufacturing Company. He attended the Heady Mountain Baptist Church and the Mountain View Baptist Church. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ann Grogan.
Survivors include his fiancé, Jennifer Abernathy, Gainesville; mother, Tracy Moore Ferguson and Tony McCall, Cashiers, N.C.; father and stepmother, Tommy and Jody Ferguson, Baldwin; sister, Tori Ferguson, Cashiers, N.C.; brothers, Haden Martin, Colbert, and Haze Ferguson, Baldwin; grandfather, Jerry Grogan, Westminster, S.C.; grandparents, Anthony and Rachel Ferguson, Baldwin, and Nancy and Mitchell Goss, Colbert; great-grandparents, Martha (Mrs. Tom) Ferguson, Baldwin, and Moley and Reba Oliver, Lula; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m., from Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Burial will be in the Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501, or to the Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 1627 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
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Monroe Carlan (5-16-11)
ALTO - Monroe Jackson Carlan, 88, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Hall County on October 7, 1922, he was the son of the late Jim and Annie Jane Sutton Carlan and was a World War II United States Navy veteran. He was of the Baptist denomination and was formerly employed by New Holland Cotton Mill. Mr. Carlan was preceded in death by sisters, Lucy Staton and Daisy Frasier; and brothers, Frank, George, Joe, Holman, Larry and Tommy Carlan.
Survivors include wife, Elvia Cook Carlan, Alto; a son, Marvin M. Carlan, Alto; daughter, Louise C. Nix, Gillsville; sisters, Ava B. Maddox, Talmo, and Sandra Mangum, Hall County; brother, Jimmy Carlan, Talmo; grandchildren, Porsha Chambers, Elaine Williams, Jane Smith, Earl Nix, Jr., Kimberly Bennett, Craig Carlan, Rhonda Carlan, Larry Carlan and Kerry Bromley; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with the Revs. James Duncan and Jason Long officiating. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on October 7, 1922, he was the son of the late Jim and Annie Jane Sutton Carlan and was a World War II United States Navy veteran. He was of the Baptist denomination and was formerly employed by New Holland Cotton Mill. Mr. Carlan was preceded in death by sisters, Lucy Staton and Daisy Frasier; and brothers, Frank, George, Joe, Holman, Larry and Tommy Carlan.
Survivors include wife, Elvia Cook Carlan, Alto; a son, Marvin M. Carlan, Alto; daughter, Louise C. Nix, Gillsville; sisters, Ava B. Maddox, Talmo, and Sandra Mangum, Hall County; brother, Jimmy Carlan, Talmo; grandchildren, Porsha Chambers, Elaine Williams, Jane Smith, Earl Nix, Jr., Kimberly Bennett, Craig Carlan, Rhonda Carlan, Larry Carlan and Kerry Bromley; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with the Revs. James Duncan and Jason Long officiating. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Weyman Griffin (5-15-11)
Weyman O. Griffin, 80, of Hiawassee and Baldwin, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, following an extended illness.
Born in Homer on January 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Buray B. and Fannie Mae Brewer Griffin. He lived most of his life in Habersham and Banks County. He was a 1956 Honor graduate from John A. Gupton College of Funeral Service in Nashville, Tenn. in 1956. Weyman and his wife Claudette faithfully served the community from 1957-1992 He also served as the Banks County Coroner. Master Sergeant Griffin faithfully served his country during the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart for injuries received in battle. He was a member of the Union Hill United Methodist Church, Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92, Scottish Rite Valley of Atlanta and Yaarab Shrine Temple. Weyman dearly loved his wife of 55 years, Claudette, and his family and friends, with whom he loved to fish. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas B. Griffin who also was a funeral director, having owned Daniels Funeral Home in Rome.
Survivors include his wife, Claudette B. Griffin of Hiawassee and Baldwin; son & daughter-in-law, Weyman Matthew and Tammy R. Griffin of Hiawassee; daughter and son-in-law, Weyna Dee and Michael Sands of Homer; grandchildren, Jason, Nicholas, Mitchell, Marie, Michael, Joseph, Brittany, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Chase, Zack, Grant and Autumn.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Charles Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the VFW Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 16.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Homer on January 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Buray B. and Fannie Mae Brewer Griffin. He lived most of his life in Habersham and Banks County. He was a 1956 Honor graduate from John A. Gupton College of Funeral Service in Nashville, Tenn. in 1956. Weyman and his wife Claudette faithfully served the community from 1957-1992 He also served as the Banks County Coroner. Master Sergeant Griffin faithfully served his country during the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart for injuries received in battle. He was a member of the Union Hill United Methodist Church, Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92, Scottish Rite Valley of Atlanta and Yaarab Shrine Temple. Weyman dearly loved his wife of 55 years, Claudette, and his family and friends, with whom he loved to fish. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas B. Griffin who also was a funeral director, having owned Daniels Funeral Home in Rome.
Survivors include his wife, Claudette B. Griffin of Hiawassee and Baldwin; son & daughter-in-law, Weyman Matthew and Tammy R. Griffin of Hiawassee; daughter and son-in-law, Weyna Dee and Michael Sands of Homer; grandchildren, Jason, Nicholas, Mitchell, Marie, Michael, Joseph, Brittany, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Chase, Zack, Grant and Autumn.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Charles Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the VFW Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 16.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Lizzie Caudell
HOMER - Lizzie Myrlene Newsome Caudell, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born on December 2, 1923, in Banks County, the daughter of the late A.E. and Minnie Lee Brady Newsome. Mrs. Caudell was preceded in death by her husband, James Dewey Caudell; brothers, Arzo Newsome and Albert E. Newsome, Jr.; and sisters, Pat Berry, Monteen Lewallen, Laurene “Bob” Whitfield, and Lucille Payton. She was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. She loved gospel singing, working with flowers, and frying apple pies. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Bobby Wilbanks, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh D. and Carolyne Caudell, Carnesville, James A. and Becky Caudell, Cleveland, and Stevie M. and Regina Caudell, Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Faye N. and Vermon Wright, Cornelia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Roy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Payne officiating.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Damascus Cemetery Fund, 673 Hawkins Rd., Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on December 2, 1923, in Banks County, the daughter of the late A.E. and Minnie Lee Brady Newsome. Mrs. Caudell was preceded in death by her husband, James Dewey Caudell; brothers, Arzo Newsome and Albert E. Newsome, Jr.; and sisters, Pat Berry, Monteen Lewallen, Laurene “Bob” Whitfield, and Lucille Payton. She was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. She loved gospel singing, working with flowers, and frying apple pies. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Bobby Wilbanks, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh D. and Carolyne Caudell, Carnesville, James A. and Becky Caudell, Cleveland, and Stevie M. and Regina Caudell, Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Faye N. and Vermon Wright, Cornelia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Roy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Payne officiating.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Damascus Cemetery Fund, 673 Hawkins Rd., Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
John Pendergrass (5-10-11)
CORNELIA - John Talmon Pendergrass 91, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at The Oaks at Scenic View following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on August 06, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Harber Pendergrass. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Area in World War II, where he received the Bronze Star, seven Battle Stars and Good Conduct American Defense Medals for his service. He was retired from the United States Air Force, Civil Service and Logistics. He was known in the community for his dedication to his wife and family, support of the Cornelia United Methodist Church, as well as his frequent visits to the shut-ins. Mr. Pendergrass was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Worley Pendergrass; and sister, Hazel P. Sparks.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John E. and Jean Pendergrass, DeBary, Fla.; three grandchildren, Brian Pendergrass, Mark Pendergrass and Amy Gibson; four great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Mr. Michael Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and from 9:30 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2170 Highway 59, Commerce, GA 30530-6714.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on August 06, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Harber Pendergrass. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Area in World War II, where he received the Bronze Star, seven Battle Stars and Good Conduct American Defense Medals for his service. He was retired from the United States Air Force, Civil Service and Logistics. He was known in the community for his dedication to his wife and family, support of the Cornelia United Methodist Church, as well as his frequent visits to the shut-ins. Mr. Pendergrass was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Worley Pendergrass; and sister, Hazel P. Sparks.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John E. and Jean Pendergrass, DeBary, Fla.; three grandchildren, Brian Pendergrass, Mark Pendergrass and Amy Gibson; four great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Mr. Michael Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and from 9:30 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2170 Highway 59, Commerce, GA 30530-6714.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Haggard Sartain (5-7-11)
ILA – Sarah Haggard Sartain, 77, lifetime resident of Ila, was released from this earth on Saturday, May 7, 2011. She lost her battle with breast cancer at her home surrounded by her four children, daughter-in-law and two of her grandchildren.
Born in Madison County, she was the only child of Bertice and W.R. Haggard. She attended Ila School, where she met her friend Lucy Phillips. Their friendship started when Sarah asked her to take her side in a schoolyard dispute and lasted a lifetime. She was married to Samuel Sartain of Danielsville for almost 50 years. He told her how beautiful she was every day that he lived and she never got tired of hearing it.
Her rental business was most often a mission, helping homeless people find a place to live or a single mother to find housing. She fed the hungry and clothed the sick. Her daily routine was buying things for other people. She had properties in all the surrounding counties. She was independent and active until a few months ago, putting hundreds of miles each week on her automobile.
She once faced down a mother Rottweiler who attacked her and helped bring to justice a man who had kidnapped and robbed her. We think Chuck Norris wears Sarah Sartain pajamas. She was loved by many and will be missed by everyone, especially her family.
Sarah is survived by her four children and their spouses: Brenda and Mehdi Zareie, Barbara and Robert Fogg, Bill and Lynne Sartain, Barry and Angie Sartain. She was blessed to have 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sarah was preceded in death by both parents and her husband.
The family invites all to attend the visitation on Tuesday, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville. The service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be at the Ila Community Cemetery located behind the Presbyterian Church in Ila. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In her spirit of helping others, the family requests that donations, rather than flowers, be made to one of her favorite charities, The Potters House, 434 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30301, or The Salvation Army of Athens, P.O. Box 367, Athens, GA 30603.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, she was the only child of Bertice and W.R. Haggard. She attended Ila School, where she met her friend Lucy Phillips. Their friendship started when Sarah asked her to take her side in a schoolyard dispute and lasted a lifetime. She was married to Samuel Sartain of Danielsville for almost 50 years. He told her how beautiful she was every day that he lived and she never got tired of hearing it.
Her rental business was most often a mission, helping homeless people find a place to live or a single mother to find housing. She fed the hungry and clothed the sick. Her daily routine was buying things for other people. She had properties in all the surrounding counties. She was independent and active until a few months ago, putting hundreds of miles each week on her automobile.
She once faced down a mother Rottweiler who attacked her and helped bring to justice a man who had kidnapped and robbed her. We think Chuck Norris wears Sarah Sartain pajamas. She was loved by many and will be missed by everyone, especially her family.
Sarah is survived by her four children and their spouses: Brenda and Mehdi Zareie, Barbara and Robert Fogg, Bill and Lynne Sartain, Barry and Angie Sartain. She was blessed to have 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sarah was preceded in death by both parents and her husband.
The family invites all to attend the visitation on Tuesday, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville. The service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be at the Ila Community Cemetery located behind the Presbyterian Church in Ila. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In her spirit of helping others, the family requests that donations, rather than flowers, be made to one of her favorite charities, The Potters House, 434 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30301, or The Salvation Army of Athens, P.O. Box 367, Athens, GA 30603.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Kathy’ Broome (4-25-11)
BALDWIN – Edna Kathleen “Kathy” Broome, 68, died Monday, April 25, 2011, following a brief illness.
Born on February 7, 1943, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Broome and Bytha Mae Lewallen Lerminez. Mrs. Broome was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Juanita Toarmino. She was retired after many years in the health care profession. She was an avid reader, loved her cats, crafts, and enjoyed artwork. Kathy loved to cook and she enjoyed canning various foods with her mother. She was warming, affectionate, and a very giving person. Most of all, Kathy loved and appreciated her family. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include a nephew, Edward J. Toarmino, Michigan; nieces, Deborah Long and Victoria Lopo, both of Michigan, and Linda Sears, Florida; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; uncle and aunt, John A. and Myrtle Lewallen; aunt, Hazel Smith, Baldwin; and many cousins and other relatives.
A graveside memorial will be held Wednesday, May 4, at 11 a.m., from the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 7, 1943, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Broome and Bytha Mae Lewallen Lerminez. Mrs. Broome was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Juanita Toarmino. She was retired after many years in the health care profession. She was an avid reader, loved her cats, crafts, and enjoyed artwork. Kathy loved to cook and she enjoyed canning various foods with her mother. She was warming, affectionate, and a very giving person. Most of all, Kathy loved and appreciated her family. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include a nephew, Edward J. Toarmino, Michigan; nieces, Deborah Long and Victoria Lopo, both of Michigan, and Linda Sears, Florida; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; uncle and aunt, John A. and Myrtle Lewallen; aunt, Hazel Smith, Baldwin; and many cousins and other relatives.
A graveside memorial will be held Wednesday, May 4, at 11 a.m., from the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
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