COMMERCE - Everett William Mayfield, 81, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center.
He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Rayford Gordy and Deli Rae Sewell Mayfield. He was a retired mechanic with Boyle Midway. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shirley Mayfield.
Survivors include sons, Michael Mayfield, Commerce, and Charles Mayfield, Winder; sisters, Mary Adams, Duluth, and Annette Allen, Norcross; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Freedom Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from June, 2011
‘Bill’ Barnette (6-27-11)
ANDERSON, S.C. - William ╥Bill╙ Barnette, 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his children, Gary Barnette, Tonya Barnette Sosebee and husband, Ronnie, Michael Callaham, David Callaham, Steve Callaham and wife, Joy, Eddie Callaham, Cathy Mundy and husband Roger, Elaine Nash and husband, Marcus, Debbie Perkins and Sharon Machen, all of Anderson, S.C.; sister, Donie Driver; brothers, Rapheal and Beeman Barnette, Georgia; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and spouse he is predeceased by a son, Rodney Barnette; and a sister Louise Trotter.
Funeral services will be held in the Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Wendell Bannister, Lillian Pruitt, and grandson David Lee Callaham officiating. Internment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at the home of daughter Tonya B. Sosebee at 1740 Danbury Lane, Anderson, S.C.
Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his children, Gary Barnette, Tonya Barnette Sosebee and husband, Ronnie, Michael Callaham, David Callaham, Steve Callaham and wife, Joy, Eddie Callaham, Cathy Mundy and husband Roger, Elaine Nash and husband, Marcus, Debbie Perkins and Sharon Machen, all of Anderson, S.C.; sister, Donie Driver; brothers, Rapheal and Beeman Barnette, Georgia; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and spouse he is predeceased by a son, Rodney Barnette; and a sister Louise Trotter.
Funeral services will be held in the Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Wendell Bannister, Lillian Pruitt, and grandson David Lee Callaham officiating. Internment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at the home of daughter Tonya B. Sosebee at 1740 Danbury Lane, Anderson, S.C.
Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
Hugh Jones (6-25-11)
JEFFERSON - Hugh Jones, 82, died on Saturday, June 25, 2011.
He was the son of the late Emory L. and Bessie Smith Jones. He was the owner of Jones Used Auto Parts and Recycling in Jefferson for 60 years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Varnum.
Survivors include his wife, Polly Neese Jones, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Brenda Jones and Gary and Paige Jones, all of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Helena and Clay Dale, Jefferson; brother, Edward Jones, Commerce; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 28, at 10 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Page officiating. Interment will be at White Plains Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Mike Varnum, Russell Varnum, Tracy Jones, Joe Jones, Bob Snipes and Pat Quinn.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Emory L. and Bessie Smith Jones. He was the owner of Jones Used Auto Parts and Recycling in Jefferson for 60 years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Varnum.
Survivors include his wife, Polly Neese Jones, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Brenda Jones and Gary and Paige Jones, all of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Helena and Clay Dale, Jefferson; brother, Edward Jones, Commerce; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 28, at 10 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Page officiating. Interment will be at White Plains Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Mike Varnum, Russell Varnum, Tracy Jones, Joe Jones, Bob Snipes and Pat Quinn.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Johnny’ Murphy (6-23-11)
PENDERGRASS - John Willie “Johnny” Murphy, 66, died on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Mr. Murphy was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Oscar and Lela Ethel Morris Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. His wife, Margaret Hicks Murphy, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Angela Lee Rige, Dahlonega, Pamela Sue Loggins, Oakwood, Ellie Murphy, Pendergrass; a son, Clark Daniel Murphy, Dawsonville; sisters, Emma Reed, Maysville, Betty Adams, Pendergrass; brothers, Gene Murphy and Ike Murphy, both of Pendergrass, Paul Murphy, Homer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Knight and Jeff Graham officiating. The burial was in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Ellie Murphy Trust Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 71 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Murphy was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Oscar and Lela Ethel Morris Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. His wife, Margaret Hicks Murphy, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Angela Lee Rige, Dahlonega, Pamela Sue Loggins, Oakwood, Ellie Murphy, Pendergrass; a son, Clark Daniel Murphy, Dawsonville; sisters, Emma Reed, Maysville, Betty Adams, Pendergrass; brothers, Gene Murphy and Ike Murphy, both of Pendergrass, Paul Murphy, Homer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Knight and Jeff Graham officiating. The burial was in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Ellie Murphy Trust Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 71 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Johnny’ Murphy (6-23-11)
PENDERGRASS - John Willie “Johnny” Murphy, 66, died on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Mr. Murphy was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Oscar and Lela Ethel Morris Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. His wife, Margaret Hicks Murphy, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Angela Lee Rige, Dahlonega, Pamela Sue Loggins, Oakwood, Ellie Murphy, Pendergrass; a son, Clark Daniel Murphy, Dawsonville; sisters, Emma Reed, Maysville, Betty Adams, Pendergrass; brothers, Gene Murphy and Ike Murphy, both of Pendergrass, Paul Murphy, Homer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 25, at 2p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Knight and Jeff Graham officiating. The burial will follow in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12 noon to 2p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Ellie Murphy Trust Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 71 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Murphy was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Oscar and Lela Ethel Morris Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. His wife, Margaret Hicks Murphy, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Angela Lee Rige, Dahlonega, Pamela Sue Loggins, Oakwood, Ellie Murphy, Pendergrass; a son, Clark Daniel Murphy, Dawsonville; sisters, Emma Reed, Maysville, Betty Adams, Pendergrass; brothers, Gene Murphy and Ike Murphy, both of Pendergrass, Paul Murphy, Homer; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 25, at 2p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Knight and Jeff Graham officiating. The burial will follow in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12 noon to 2p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Ellie Murphy Trust Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 71 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Bruce (6-22-11)
STONE MOUNTAIN - Virginia Jacks Bruce, 89, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Bailey and Lunie Sheffield Jacks. Mrs. Bruce was retired from Kmart, where she was a department manager. Her husband, John Franklin Bruce; four sisters; four brothers; and a great-grandchild, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Jeff and Becky Bruce, Stone Mountain, Charles and Terri Bruce, Toccoa; grandchildren, Jeffrey Ray Bruce, Lisa Bruce Folds, Jasmine Carter, Heather Wheeler, Maya Wheeler, Christy Frothingham, Robert Pressley, and Nathan Pressley; and great-grandchildren, William Bruce, Emma Frothingham.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, at 12 noon from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Brandon officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 to 12 p.m. in the funeral home, prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Bailey and Lunie Sheffield Jacks. Mrs. Bruce was retired from Kmart, where she was a department manager. Her husband, John Franklin Bruce; four sisters; four brothers; and a great-grandchild, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Jeff and Becky Bruce, Stone Mountain, Charles and Terri Bruce, Toccoa; grandchildren, Jeffrey Ray Bruce, Lisa Bruce Folds, Jasmine Carter, Heather Wheeler, Maya Wheeler, Christy Frothingham, Robert Pressley, and Nathan Pressley; and great-grandchildren, William Bruce, Emma Frothingham.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, at 12 noon from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Brandon officiating. Burial will be in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 to 12 p.m. in the funeral home, prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Chloe Huff (6-20-11)
JEFFERSON - Chloe Williamson Huff died on Monday, June 20, 2011.
Born in Jefferson, she was the daughter to the late James Burke and Annie Kelly Williamson. Mrs. Huff was retired from Jefferson Mills with 49 years service and she also retired from the Arcade Land Company, where she was a clerk. She was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church for 51 years. Her husband, M.J. “Mack” Huff; brothers, Wyatt, Boyce, George and Gene Williamson; and sisters, Margie Palmer and Myra Cody, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Lollie Ann Hooks, Jefferson; sister, Virginia Hoffman, Savannah; several nieces and nephews; and seven caretakers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Michael Helms officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with John Cody, Joseph Cody, Scott Cody, Billy Gurley, Fred Glass and Ronnie Williamson honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, June 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Amedisys Hospice, 575 Old Norcross Rd., Suite J, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jefferson, she was the daughter to the late James Burke and Annie Kelly Williamson. Mrs. Huff was retired from Jefferson Mills with 49 years service and she also retired from the Arcade Land Company, where she was a clerk. She was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church for 51 years. Her husband, M.J. “Mack” Huff; brothers, Wyatt, Boyce, George and Gene Williamson; and sisters, Margie Palmer and Myra Cody, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Lollie Ann Hooks, Jefferson; sister, Virginia Hoffman, Savannah; several nieces and nephews; and seven caretakers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Michael Helms officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with John Cody, Joseph Cody, Scott Cody, Billy Gurley, Fred Glass and Ronnie Williamson honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, June 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Amedisys Hospice, 575 Old Norcross Rd., Suite J, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘JB’ Parker II (6-17-11)
MAYSVILLE – James Bill “JB” Parker II, 29, died Friday, June 17, 2011.
Born on October 20, 1981, he was the son of James B. Parker of Maysville and June D. Parker of Frostproof, Fla. Paternal grandparents the late Mr. and Mrs. JD and Katherine Parker of Maysville. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. AJ and Reba Dubberly of Frostproof, Fla.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Junior Parker, Gloverville, N.Y.; sister, Kristen Parker, Frostproof, Fla.; and nephew, Jaden Parker, Frostproof, Fla.; and aunt, uncle and cousins.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 20, 1981, he was the son of James B. Parker of Maysville and June D. Parker of Frostproof, Fla. Paternal grandparents the late Mr. and Mrs. JD and Katherine Parker of Maysville. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. AJ and Reba Dubberly of Frostproof, Fla.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Junior Parker, Gloverville, N.Y.; sister, Kristen Parker, Frostproof, Fla.; and nephew, Jaden Parker, Frostproof, Fla.; and aunt, uncle and cousins.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Ina Delores Shelley (6-20-11)
JEFFERSON – Ina Delores Shelley, 77, died Monday, June 20, 2011.
Born on July 31, 1933, in Gadsden, Ala., she was the daughter of the late John Lawson and Imogene Peters Carson. She was retired from Kraft Foods, where she was an inspector. Mrs. Shelley was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Shelley; and daughter, Anastasia Shelley.
Survivors include a son, John Shelley, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Weyman Wright, Loganville; sister, Betty Bradshaw, Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Clay Shelley, Cade Patterson, and Shelley Patterson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. CST at the graveside in the Forest Lawn Gardens in Anniston, Ala., with the Rev. Allan Holbrook officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 31, 1933, in Gadsden, Ala., she was the daughter of the late John Lawson and Imogene Peters Carson. She was retired from Kraft Foods, where she was an inspector. Mrs. Shelley was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Shelley; and daughter, Anastasia Shelley.
Survivors include a son, John Shelley, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Weyman Wright, Loganville; sister, Betty Bradshaw, Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Clay Shelley, Cade Patterson, and Shelley Patterson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. CST at the graveside in the Forest Lawn Gardens in Anniston, Ala., with the Rev. Allan Holbrook officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Daniel (6-19-11)
INDIANAPOLIS - Charlie H. Daniel, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 19, 2011.
He was born March 15, 1945 in Monticello, Ky., the son of the late Charlie and Runie (Taylor) Daniel. Charlie married Melody A. Cline, and was employed in the Bus Division of General Motors Trucking for 28 years, retiring in 2005. After being saved as a young boy, he attended The Father’s House in Monticello, Ky. He was an avid NASCAR fan and deer hunter.
Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel; and two brothers, Warren and Clenso Bedwell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Melody Daniel; sons, Eric Daniel, Aaron (Claudia) Daniel, Darren (Jessica Buck) Daniel, and Jason Daniel; grandchildren, Elijah, Grayson, Faith and Jenassa.
Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. with funeral services Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Shirley Brothers Mortuaries and Crematory, Indianapolis, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born March 15, 1945 in Monticello, Ky., the son of the late Charlie and Runie (Taylor) Daniel. Charlie married Melody A. Cline, and was employed in the Bus Division of General Motors Trucking for 28 years, retiring in 2005. After being saved as a young boy, he attended The Father’s House in Monticello, Ky. He was an avid NASCAR fan and deer hunter.
Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel; and two brothers, Warren and Clenso Bedwell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Melody Daniel; sons, Eric Daniel, Aaron (Claudia) Daniel, Darren (Jessica Buck) Daniel, and Jason Daniel; grandchildren, Elijah, Grayson, Faith and Jenassa.
Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. with funeral services Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Shirley Brothers Mortuaries and Crematory, Indianapolis, is in charge of arrangements.
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