ATHENS – Douglas R. Minish, 73, died at the University Nursing and Rehab Center Sunday, October 30, 2011.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Melvin and Ruby Greene Minish and was also preceded in death by siblings, Rudolph Minish, Betty Jane Dispain and Coil Lee Minish.
Survivors include children, Deborah Ann (Gary) Ragsdale, Baldwin, Sandra (Mac) White, Homer and Lisa (Greg) Peck, Hull; grandchildren, Christy (Trent) Ayers, Scott (Chasity) Brock, Stephenie (Michael) Sailers, Clayton David, Adrienne David and Patrick Burroughs; great-grandchildren, Jewels, Jacy and Brent Ayers, Destiny, Austin and Kyler Brock, and Natalie, Cierra, Carlee and Peyton Sailers; former wife, Clara Minish, Homer; siblings, Ronnie Minish, Homer, Linda Jordan, Commerce, Francis Brown, Homer and Becky Williamson, Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with interment in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 1.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County - Topics from October, 2011
Tillman Bagwell (10-28-11)
COMMERCE – Tillman Garrison Bagwell, 78, died Friday, October 28, 2011.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Bagwell, Commerce; two sons, Johnny Bagwell and Phillip Bagwell, both of Maysville; and three daughters, Bessie Casper, Commerce, Barbara Parris, Colbert, and Janice Webb, Maysville; a brother, Bob Bagwell, Commerce; sisters, Ruth Anthony, Commerce, Mary Cash, Pam Cash and Annie Lou, all of Statham; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Bagwell, Commerce; two sons, Johnny Bagwell and Phillip Bagwell, both of Maysville; and three daughters, Bessie Casper, Commerce, Barbara Parris, Colbert, and Janice Webb, Maysville; a brother, Bob Bagwell, Commerce; sisters, Ruth Anthony, Commerce, Mary Cash, Pam Cash and Annie Lou, all of Statham; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Beatty (10-30-11)
PENDERGRASS - Jack Smith Beatty, 76, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Jackson County the son of the late Homer and Maude Elizabeth Smith Beatty. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School superintendent for over 40 years. He was a United States Navy veteran and was retired from ZF Industry.
Survivors include his wife, Lizzie Williamson Beatty, Pendergrass; daughters, Debra Ingram and Jackie Hill, both of Gainesville, Peggy Godfrey, Pendergrass, and Beverly Beauchamp (Keith), Nicholson; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Keith D. Cudd officiating. Interment will follow in Pendergrass Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County the son of the late Homer and Maude Elizabeth Smith Beatty. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School superintendent for over 40 years. He was a United States Navy veteran and was retired from ZF Industry.
Survivors include his wife, Lizzie Williamson Beatty, Pendergrass; daughters, Debra Ingram and Jackie Hill, both of Gainesville, Peggy Godfrey, Pendergrass, and Beverly Beauchamp (Keith), Nicholson; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Keith D. Cudd officiating. Interment will follow in Pendergrass Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Ray (10-29-11)
COMMERCE - Bobby Ray, 63, died Saturday, October 29, 2011.
Born in Jackson County on July 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Fred Ray and Sybil Carter Wood. He was a carpenter.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Gwen Wood, Alto; and daughter, Kerbi Lindsey Ray, Maryland.
Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m. from Harmony Christian Church in Commerce with Minister Jerry W. Payne officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on July 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Fred Ray and Sybil Carter Wood. He was a carpenter.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Gwen Wood, Alto; and daughter, Kerbi Lindsey Ray, Maryland.
Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m. from Harmony Christian Church in Commerce with Minister Jerry W. Payne officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Elender V. Hale (10-26-11)
ATHENS - Elender V. Hale, 88, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Born in Walhalla, S.C., she lived in this area since 1947. She was the daughter of the late Albert David and Middie Garrett Vissage and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Lovic R. Hale, Jr. Mrs. Hale retired from the University of Georgia and was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two children, Teresa (Rick) Griggs, Athens, and Wayne (Tina) Hale, Watkinsville; four grandchildren, Karen Carnes, Stephen (Jennifer) Hale, Allison (John) Lewis and Andrea (Jonathan) Smith; and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday, October 28, at 11 a.m. from the Prospect United Methodist Church with Chaplain Maitland LaForce officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of Silverleaf Alzheimer’s Care and Compassionate Hospice.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walhalla, S.C., she lived in this area since 1947. She was the daughter of the late Albert David and Middie Garrett Vissage and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Lovic R. Hale, Jr. Mrs. Hale retired from the University of Georgia and was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two children, Teresa (Rick) Griggs, Athens, and Wayne (Tina) Hale, Watkinsville; four grandchildren, Karen Carnes, Stephen (Jennifer) Hale, Allison (John) Lewis and Andrea (Jonathan) Smith; and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday, October 28, at 11 a.m. from the Prospect United Methodist Church with Chaplain Maitland LaForce officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of Silverleaf Alzheimer’s Care and Compassionate Hospice.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
James Holland (10-17-11)
PENDERGRASS – James H. Holland, 34, died Monday, October 17, 2011.
Born July 22, 1977, he was a native of Jackson County and was the son of Joe Holland and the late Sharon Holland. Mr. Holland was preceded in death by a daughter, Chasity Holland.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Rachel Hicks Holland; daughter, Chelsea Holland; stepson, Ben Hicks and wife, Lara Hicks; sisters, Becky Holland and Betty “JoJo” Gearin; brother-in-law, Clifford Gearin; sister and brother-in-law, Gale and Harold Gibbs; brother, Joseph “Bubba” Holland; sister, Kimberly Holland; and many nieces and nephews.
He was laid to rest at the Pendergrass Baptist Church with the Rev. Cotton Harris officiating. James’ will be truly missed and always loved.
Special thanks to his brother “Bubba” and niece “A.J.” for their special words spoken on James behalf during his service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born July 22, 1977, he was a native of Jackson County and was the son of Joe Holland and the late Sharon Holland. Mr. Holland was preceded in death by a daughter, Chasity Holland.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Rachel Hicks Holland; daughter, Chelsea Holland; stepson, Ben Hicks and wife, Lara Hicks; sisters, Becky Holland and Betty “JoJo” Gearin; brother-in-law, Clifford Gearin; sister and brother-in-law, Gale and Harold Gibbs; brother, Joseph “Bubba” Holland; sister, Kimberly Holland; and many nieces and nephews.
He was laid to rest at the Pendergrass Baptist Church with the Rev. Cotton Harris officiating. James’ will be truly missed and always loved.
Special thanks to his brother “Bubba” and niece “A.J.” for their special words spoken on James behalf during his service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Scott Eggleton (10-23-11)
August 9, 1962 to October 23, 2011
This is in memory of Gregory S. Eggleton. In an effort to tell you of the fine man I knew and loved. Words fail me to truly describe the kind of man Greg was. His kindness, generosity, compassion, selflessness, all seems too little. He always tried to go the extra mile for everyone. After only 14 years of marriage, I find it hard to sum him up in only a few words. His love and compassion toward his family was never ending. He worked hard to raise his son to be ‘a man of his word’, and lived it before him everyday. Though to some he seemed bold and brash at times, there was hardly ever a harsh word from him. His strength and character touched everyone he met. Few men in this world will ever measure up to the man I knew and loved.
Greg worked hard to achieve goals set for himself. After graduating from Johnson High School in 1980 he immediately entered the Air Force, a life long ambition of his. With a great desire to serve others and to help those in need he always directed his life to this goal. As an EMT, Deputy, Volunteer Fireman, and Security Guard, His time was always spent giving to others to try to help those in need. He spent years and countless hours as a volunteer in the Gainesville Chapter of The American Red Cross, serving in any capacity needed, from team leader to errand boy, his deep hearted goal was to give always, help those who felt helpless, and touch lives always for the better. Even as he worked at AutoZone as a member of the management team his drive to serve and help others was apparent with every customer. He loved his job, and felt he had never served his customer honestly if he hadn’t given his all and helped them fix their problem, not just buy parts.
I met Greg in Peachtree Windows and Doors in Gainesville. We had spent our whole lives growing up not far from each other, him in Tucker and me in Stone Mountain, but having never met. Unknown to the both of us we had traveled all across the United States to the same places and never met. In 1988 we met for the first time over an assembly line. His character and charm filled the whole room, and for us our world would never be complete without each other. It took 7 years for us to meet a second time, and we were married in 1997. A world that just seemed perfect was only blessed even more with the birth of our son in 2002. The love and compassion, kindness and generosity only shined even brighter in Greg as he now lived the example he felt he should live in front of his son.
At only nine years old Greg’s son is a shining example of all the best parts of Greg. Benjamin is a fine example of Greg’s spirit and compassion, his determination and respect for responsibility. He truly has his fathers’ heart.
As his wife, I find it hard to find all the right words to honor him. Greg loved the Lord, his family and his country. In 14 years of marriage he never failed me once, not once. A strong man from the inside out, he carried a lot on his strong shoulders, and never complained, not even once.
There is a hole in the universe that will never be filled again. The world was a much better place with Greg in it, and his family, friends, and all who knew him will never be the same without him.
Gregory Scott Eggleton passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 4 a.m. from a massive heart attack. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Eggleton.
He is survived by his wife Melissa; son, Benjamin, Homer; and his mother, Gloria Eggleton, Flowery Branch; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
May God give us all just a small piece of Greg’s character to make it through these days ahead. God blessed me with the gift of Greg and his love, nothing will ever be the same again.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, in the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David Carithers will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
This is in memory of Gregory S. Eggleton. In an effort to tell you of the fine man I knew and loved. Words fail me to truly describe the kind of man Greg was. His kindness, generosity, compassion, selflessness, all seems too little. He always tried to go the extra mile for everyone. After only 14 years of marriage, I find it hard to sum him up in only a few words. His love and compassion toward his family was never ending. He worked hard to raise his son to be ‘a man of his word’, and lived it before him everyday. Though to some he seemed bold and brash at times, there was hardly ever a harsh word from him. His strength and character touched everyone he met. Few men in this world will ever measure up to the man I knew and loved.
Greg worked hard to achieve goals set for himself. After graduating from Johnson High School in 1980 he immediately entered the Air Force, a life long ambition of his. With a great desire to serve others and to help those in need he always directed his life to this goal. As an EMT, Deputy, Volunteer Fireman, and Security Guard, His time was always spent giving to others to try to help those in need. He spent years and countless hours as a volunteer in the Gainesville Chapter of The American Red Cross, serving in any capacity needed, from team leader to errand boy, his deep hearted goal was to give always, help those who felt helpless, and touch lives always for the better. Even as he worked at AutoZone as a member of the management team his drive to serve and help others was apparent with every customer. He loved his job, and felt he had never served his customer honestly if he hadn’t given his all and helped them fix their problem, not just buy parts.
I met Greg in Peachtree Windows and Doors in Gainesville. We had spent our whole lives growing up not far from each other, him in Tucker and me in Stone Mountain, but having never met. Unknown to the both of us we had traveled all across the United States to the same places and never met. In 1988 we met for the first time over an assembly line. His character and charm filled the whole room, and for us our world would never be complete without each other. It took 7 years for us to meet a second time, and we were married in 1997. A world that just seemed perfect was only blessed even more with the birth of our son in 2002. The love and compassion, kindness and generosity only shined even brighter in Greg as he now lived the example he felt he should live in front of his son.
At only nine years old Greg’s son is a shining example of all the best parts of Greg. Benjamin is a fine example of Greg’s spirit and compassion, his determination and respect for responsibility. He truly has his fathers’ heart.
As his wife, I find it hard to find all the right words to honor him. Greg loved the Lord, his family and his country. In 14 years of marriage he never failed me once, not once. A strong man from the inside out, he carried a lot on his strong shoulders, and never complained, not even once.
There is a hole in the universe that will never be filled again. The world was a much better place with Greg in it, and his family, friends, and all who knew him will never be the same without him.
Gregory Scott Eggleton passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 4 a.m. from a massive heart attack. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Eggleton.
He is survived by his wife Melissa; son, Benjamin, Homer; and his mother, Gloria Eggleton, Flowery Branch; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
May God give us all just a small piece of Greg’s character to make it through these days ahead. God blessed me with the gift of Greg and his love, nothing will ever be the same again.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, in the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David Carithers will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Sears (10-22-11)
COMMERCE – Arthur G. Sears, 81, died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was the son of the late George Washington and Cora Lee Hill Sears. He retired from Roper Pump Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Evelyn Crumley Sears; his second wife, Bobbie Jean Martin Sears; and a son, Grant Sears.
Survivors include sons, Steve and George G. Sears, both of Commerce; stepson, Carl Veal, Nicholson; daughter, Melissa Campbell, Commerce; and stepdaughter, Bonnie Baker, Maysville; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Smith and James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late George Washington and Cora Lee Hill Sears. He retired from Roper Pump Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Evelyn Crumley Sears; his second wife, Bobbie Jean Martin Sears; and a son, Grant Sears.
Survivors include sons, Steve and George G. Sears, both of Commerce; stepson, Carl Veal, Nicholson; daughter, Melissa Campbell, Commerce; and stepdaughter, Bonnie Baker, Maysville; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Smith and James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Foster (10-22-11)
JEFFERSON - Kenneth William Foster, 103, died on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
He was born in Orchard Lake, Mich., the son of the late William and Margaret Phillips Foster. Mr. Foster was a typesetter for the General Electric Corporation and for a while, owned and operated a Hunting Lodge in Holton Lake, Mich. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Marten Foster; and sisters, Florence O’Brien and Dorothy Hazen.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Abee, Jefferson; and son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marlene Foster, Canandaigua, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Michael Helms officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Orchard Lake, Mich., the son of the late William and Margaret Phillips Foster. Mr. Foster was a typesetter for the General Electric Corporation and for a while, owned and operated a Hunting Lodge in Holton Lake, Mich. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Marten Foster; and sisters, Florence O’Brien and Dorothy Hazen.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Abee, Jefferson; and son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marlene Foster, Canandaigua, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Michael Helms officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Maddox (10-20-11)
ATHENS - Doris Maddox, 81, died Thursday, October 20, 2011.
A native of Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Clifford T. and Viola Whitlock Nabers. She was a graduate of Athens Business School and retired from Georgia Power after 30 years. Mrs. Maddox was a member of the women of Georgia Power and the Athens Garden Club for many years and was a longtime member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Duel Maddox; son, Jeffrey W. Maddox, Athens; and his children, John T. “Bo” Maddox, 23 years old, and Mamie C. Maddox, 21 years old; daughter, Jan Maddox Kirby and her husband, Chip Kirby, Woodbridge, Va. and their children, Taylor Kirby, 15 years old and Trey Kirby, 10 years old.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 23, from the chapel of Lord & Stephens, WEST. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Tracy Fowler and the rest of the caring staff of Silverleaf Alzheimer’s Care of Athens.
Memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Clifford T. and Viola Whitlock Nabers. She was a graduate of Athens Business School and retired from Georgia Power after 30 years. Mrs. Maddox was a member of the women of Georgia Power and the Athens Garden Club for many years and was a longtime member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Duel Maddox; son, Jeffrey W. Maddox, Athens; and his children, John T. “Bo” Maddox, 23 years old, and Mamie C. Maddox, 21 years old; daughter, Jan Maddox Kirby and her husband, Chip Kirby, Woodbridge, Va. and their children, Taylor Kirby, 15 years old and Trey Kirby, 10 years old.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 23, from the chapel of Lord & Stephens, WEST. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Tracy Fowler and the rest of the caring staff of Silverleaf Alzheimer’s Care of Athens.
Memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, was in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy