COMMERCE - Nicholas Daniel Wilbanks, 18, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 14, 1993 in Jackson County, Ga., the son of Rodney Lester Wilbanks (Brandy) of Commerce and Leslie Jay Thomason of Nicholson. Nicholas was a member of Baptist Tabernacle and was a rancher. Nicholas was the best calf roper, bull rider, and motocross rider around Jackson County. His loving spirit will always be remembered. He was one of a kind and will always be in our hearts.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, Kevin and Kaleb Wilbanks, both of Commerce; sister, Courtney O’Bannon, Douglasville; grandparents, Bobby and Sandra Wilbanks and Janet Howard, all of Commerce; aunts, Christi Shepherd, Macon, and Angela Wilbanks, Mexico; great-uncle, Spurgeon Youngblood, Macon; great-aunts, Patricia (Grier) Dawson and Nancy Lee Wilbanks, both of Athens; niece, Ollieanna O’Bannon, Douglasville; and cousins, Brandon and Austin Shepherd, both of Macon, and Chloe Wilbanks, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 2, at Baptist Tabernacle with the Revs. Rodney Wilbanks and Tommy Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday night, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to the Nicholas Wilbanks Fund at Community Bank and Trust.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from August, 2011
‘Bev’ Thompson
MAYSVILLE - Beverly “Bev” Thompson, 79, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Northridge Medical Center.
He was born in Goodwater, Ala., the son of the late Aldrich and Ada Bailey Thompson. He was a retired business owner of Bev Thompson Conveyor Company. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church, was a United States Air Force Veteran, member of the American Legion Post 215, Banks County Cattleman’s Association, member of the Banks County Board of Equalization, and member of the Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Romayne Boshell Thompson, Maysville; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Lingerfelt, Maysville, and Cheryl and Harold Smith, Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Terry Thompson, New Jersey; brother, Clifford Thompson, Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Flawdene Foy, Alexander City, Ala. and Susan Lloyd, Everett, Wash.; grandchildren, Sarah Plunkett, Sam Thompson, and Kevin Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 2, at 2 p.m. from the Homer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McLendon and David Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children: 950 West Faris St., Greenville, SC 29605, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Homer United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Homer, GA 30547.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Goodwater, Ala., the son of the late Aldrich and Ada Bailey Thompson. He was a retired business owner of Bev Thompson Conveyor Company. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church, was a United States Air Force Veteran, member of the American Legion Post 215, Banks County Cattleman’s Association, member of the Banks County Board of Equalization, and member of the Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Romayne Boshell Thompson, Maysville; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Lingerfelt, Maysville, and Cheryl and Harold Smith, Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Terry Thompson, New Jersey; brother, Clifford Thompson, Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Flawdene Foy, Alexander City, Ala. and Susan Lloyd, Everett, Wash.; grandchildren, Sarah Plunkett, Sam Thompson, and Kevin Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 2, at 2 p.m. from the Homer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McLendon and David Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children: 950 West Faris St., Greenville, SC 29605, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Homer United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Homer, GA 30547.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
John Harrison (8-25-11)
MARSHALL, N.C. - John Lee Harrison, 67, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Ashville, N.C.
Mr. Harrison was a retired race car fabricator.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 4 at Grove Level Chantry in Maysville with the Revs. Phillip Martin and John Wood officiating.
Mr. Harrison was a retired race car fabricator.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 4 at Grove Level Chantry in Maysville with the Revs. Phillip Martin and John Wood officiating.
Landon Sosby (8-23-11)
COMMERCE – Landon William Sosby, infant son of Tyson and Larkin Sosby of Commerce, went to live with Jesus on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Kailey Sosby; grandparents, George and Yvonne Sosby, Commerce, and Bill and Beth Holloway, Colbert; paternal grandfathers, George Sosby Sr. and the late Virginia Sosby, Martin, and Otis Peace and the late Ethelyn Peach, Eastanollee; maternal uncle and aunt, Buck and Donna Holloway, Commerce; maternal aunt, Eden Gillespie, Colbert; and great aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private memorial service was held Sunday, August 28, at the Erastus Christian Church in Commerce with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Kailey Sosby; grandparents, George and Yvonne Sosby, Commerce, and Bill and Beth Holloway, Colbert; paternal grandfathers, George Sosby Sr. and the late Virginia Sosby, Martin, and Otis Peace and the late Ethelyn Peach, Eastanollee; maternal uncle and aunt, Buck and Donna Holloway, Commerce; maternal aunt, Eden Gillespie, Colbert; and great aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private memorial service was held Sunday, August 28, at the Erastus Christian Church in Commerce with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Mize (8-28-11)
COMMERCE – Lillie Elizabeth Parson Mize, 86, died Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Southern Pines Assisted Living in Maysville.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Lou Shannon Parson. Mrs. Mize was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. Mize; daughter, Gail McCoy; and a son, Rickey Mize.
Survivors include children, Willie Lou (Jerry) Mize Stoyle, Danielsville, Jams T. (Sandra) Mize, Hoschton, and Ty (Susan) Mize, Commerce; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 2 p.m. from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Revs. Ralph Smith and Phil Parks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, August 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Lou Shannon Parson. Mrs. Mize was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. Mize; daughter, Gail McCoy; and a son, Rickey Mize.
Survivors include children, Willie Lou (Jerry) Mize Stoyle, Danielsville, Jams T. (Sandra) Mize, Hoschton, and Ty (Susan) Mize, Commerce; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 2 p.m. from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Revs. Ralph Smith and Phil Parks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, August 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ric Rac’ Morris (8-27-11)
COMMERCE - Rickey “Ric Rac” Morris, a loving son, husband, father and poppa, 53, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Mamie Lois Smith Morris of Commerce and the late John Junior Morris. He was employed by Aldridge Construction. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by sisters, Beverly Martin and Linda Morris; and brothers, Danny and Johnny Morris.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife Pam Gary Morris, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Michael Thurmond, Commerce; brothers, Mickey Morris, Commerce, M.L. Morris, Bowersville, and Jackie Morris, Jefferson; grandson, Tyson Thurmond, Commerce; and a beloved pet, Taco; and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Mamie Lois Smith Morris of Commerce and the late John Junior Morris. He was employed by Aldridge Construction. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by sisters, Beverly Martin and Linda Morris; and brothers, Danny and Johnny Morris.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife Pam Gary Morris, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Michael Thurmond, Commerce; brothers, Mickey Morris, Commerce, M.L. Morris, Bowersville, and Jackie Morris, Jefferson; grandson, Tyson Thurmond, Commerce; and a beloved pet, Taco; and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Dunn (8-25-11)
JEFFERSON - Virginia Bailey Dunn peacefully passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, on her 54th wedding anniversary. She was surrounded by family and loved ones at her residence.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ann Bailey.
Survivors include her loving husband, Robert Dunn; a son, Chris (Susan) Dunn; daughter, Jennifer Dunn (Tom King); brother, George (Pat) Bailey; grandsons, Jacob, Samuel, Matthew; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services will be held in the chapel at McCalla Funeral Home, McCalla, Ala. Memorial services will be on Monday, August 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by a graveside service at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Bessemer, Ala.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in memory of Virginia Dunn to Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia, 1435 Haw Creek Circle, Suite 402, Cumming, GA 30041, (678) 717-0969.
McCalla Funeral Home, McCalla, Ala. is in charge of arrangements.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of local arrangements.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ann Bailey.
Survivors include her loving husband, Robert Dunn; a son, Chris (Susan) Dunn; daughter, Jennifer Dunn (Tom King); brother, George (Pat) Bailey; grandsons, Jacob, Samuel, Matthew; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services will be held in the chapel at McCalla Funeral Home, McCalla, Ala. Memorial services will be on Monday, August 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by a graveside service at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Bessemer, Ala.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in memory of Virginia Dunn to Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia, 1435 Haw Creek Circle, Suite 402, Cumming, GA 30041, (678) 717-0969.
McCalla Funeral Home, McCalla, Ala. is in charge of arrangements.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of local arrangements.
Callie Mae Hanley (8-24-11)
COMMERCE - Callie Mae Hanley, 82, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at her residence.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lula Vaughn Wilbanks. She was a member of Gateway Believers Fellowship and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Hanley, Commerce; sons, Vernon and Randall Hanley, both of Commerce and Gerald Hanley of Loganville; brother, Grady Wilbanks of Commerce; sisters, Alnora Bone and Rozelle Hanley, both of Commerce, and Doris Farmer, Toccoa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 26, at Gateway Believers Fellowship with the Rev. David Coker officiating. Interment will follow in Hudson River Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 25, 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 Charlie and Lula Vaughn Wilbanks. She was a member of Gateway Believers Fellowship and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Hanley, Commerce; sons, Vernon and Randall Hanley, both of Commerce and Gerald Hanley of Loganville; brother, Grady Wilbanks of Commerce; sisters, Alnora Bone and Rozelle Hanley, both of Commerce, and Doris Farmer, Toccoa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 26, at Gateway Believers Fellowship with the Rev. David Coker officiating. Interment will follow in Hudson River Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Griffin Sr. (8-24-11)
ATHENS - Billy Fred Griffin, Sr., 71, former CEO of Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his residence.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Barnell and Eva Redman Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of Galilee Christian Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Barney Griffin, and sister, Janie Griffin.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Griffin, Jr., Athens, and Barry Griffin, Centreville, Va.; two daughters, Angela McKinney, Jefferson, and Andrea Cook, Talmo; two brothers, Bobby Griffin, Athens, and Jerry Griffin, Oakwood; three sisters, Joyce Griffin, Maysville, Martha Cotton, Homer, and Wilma Abney, Kennesaw; special friend, Barbara Lavender, Athens; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. Interment will follow in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 26, from 3 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of one’s choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Barnell and Eva Redman Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of Galilee Christian Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Barney Griffin, and sister, Janie Griffin.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Griffin, Jr., Athens, and Barry Griffin, Centreville, Va.; two daughters, Angela McKinney, Jefferson, and Andrea Cook, Talmo; two brothers, Bobby Griffin, Athens, and Jerry Griffin, Oakwood; three sisters, Joyce Griffin, Maysville, Martha Cotton, Homer, and Wilma Abney, Kennesaw; special friend, Barbara Lavender, Athens; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. Interment will follow in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 26, from 3 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of one’s choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Amanda Sue Howard (8-22-11)
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Amanda Sue Howard, 87, formerly of Jefferson, died on Monday, August 22, 2011.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Geoffery Perry and Effie Cochran Tate. Mrs. Howard was retired from Duval County, Florida Educational system, where she worked in the credit union department for a number of years. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Howard; and a sister, Annette Skelton.
Survivors include a brother George Perry Tate (Barbara Jurelle), Jefferson.
Graveside services will be Thursday August 25, at 11 a.m. at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. J.B. Skelton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday, August 24, at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Geoffery Perry and Effie Cochran Tate. Mrs. Howard was retired from Duval County, Florida Educational system, where she worked in the credit union department for a number of years. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Howard; and a sister, Annette Skelton.
Survivors include a brother George Perry Tate (Barbara Jurelle), Jefferson.
Graveside services will be Thursday August 25, at 11 a.m. at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. J.B. Skelton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday, August 24, at Evans Funeral Home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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