DANIELSVILLE – Jean Teague Dixon, 78, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Rabun County on September 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Roy Teague and Hattie James Teague Watkins. She was a nurse (LPN) and was a member of the Battle Branch Baptist Church. Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Leamon (Red) Dixon; a sister, Susie Coffee; and three brothers, Jack Teague, Dewey Teague and Bud Teague.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Rebecca and Danny Farmer, Danielsville; brother, Ray Teague, Highlands, Mich.; sister, Jane Martindale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Charity Farmer Allen, Todd Farmer and Dusty Farmer; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 29, from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Cannon officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery in the Warwoman Community.
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Mary Jean Bray (10-27-11)
COLBERT - Mary Jean Smith Bray, 81, born November 7, 1929, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 27, 2011.
She was the daughter of the late Billups and Hattie Lou Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Bray; sons, Roy Lee (Junior) Bray and Tommy Bray; sisters, Nellie Elizabeth Smith, Rose Ward, Grace Allen and Lovella Smith; a brother, Frank Smith; granddaughter, Brenda Bray; and great-grandson, Jordon Stamey. She had worked at The Bread Basket as the Deli Manager.
Survivors include children Kenneth (Luci) Bray, Hull, and Ruth (Kenneth) Meadow, Colbert; sisters, Lorrine Privette and Ann Laura (Alan) Scott; brother, Edwin (Frances) Smith; grandchildren, Royce Bray, Talmadge Stamey, Donna Bray Davis, Tommy Bray, Selina Bray, Connie Barber, Kendra Bray, Nick Bray, Amanda McDougald, Miranda Bray, Caitlin Bray, Lhea Minish, Jarred Meadow and Shea Meadow; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Smith,
Frank Ward, Ronnie Steed, Randy Michael, David Scott and Wesley Anglin. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Ila.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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She was the daughter of the late Billups and Hattie Lou Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Bray; sons, Roy Lee (Junior) Bray and Tommy Bray; sisters, Nellie Elizabeth Smith, Rose Ward, Grace Allen and Lovella Smith; a brother, Frank Smith; granddaughter, Brenda Bray; and great-grandson, Jordon Stamey. She had worked at The Bread Basket as the Deli Manager.
Survivors include children Kenneth (Luci) Bray, Hull, and Ruth (Kenneth) Meadow, Colbert; sisters, Lorrine Privette and Ann Laura (Alan) Scott; brother, Edwin (Frances) Smith; grandchildren, Royce Bray, Talmadge Stamey, Donna Bray Davis, Tommy Bray, Selina Bray, Connie Barber, Kendra Bray, Nick Bray, Amanda McDougald, Miranda Bray, Caitlin Bray, Lhea Minish, Jarred Meadow and Shea Meadow; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Smith,
Frank Ward, Ronnie Steed, Randy Michael, David Scott and Wesley Anglin. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Ila.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Willie Helen Minish (10-26-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Willie Helen Minish, 90, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at her residence.
Born in Madison County she was the daughter of the late Preston and Maxie Elmira Langston Wilson. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was retired from Harmony Grove Mills. Mrs. Minish was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Minish.
Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Wood, Danielsville; sons, Benny Wilson, Danielsville, Jimmy Minish and Terry Minish, both of Commerce, and William Minish, Nicholson,; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Manus and Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night, October 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County she was the daughter of the late Preston and Maxie Elmira Langston Wilson. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was retired from Harmony Grove Mills. Mrs. Minish was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Minish.
Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Wood, Danielsville; sons, Benny Wilson, Danielsville, Jimmy Minish and Terry Minish, both of Commerce, and William Minish, Nicholson,; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Manus and Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night, October 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Nina Butler (10-22-11)
COLBERT – Nina Ruth Marlowe Butler, 52, died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Bogart.
Born in Hall County on January 15, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Frances Evans Marlowe. She was a laboratory coordinator having worked with Vetrepharm and was a member of the Franklin Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Bryan Butler, Colbert; and a son, Adam Colt Applewhite, Nicholson.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 29, at 11 a.m. from the Grace Baptist Church, 1283 Grace Baptist Church Rd., Canon, GA with the Revs. Andy Huff and James Ash officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, at the funeral home. The family is at their respective homes.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 183, Royston, GA 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on January 15, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Frances Evans Marlowe. She was a laboratory coordinator having worked with Vetrepharm and was a member of the Franklin Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Bryan Butler, Colbert; and a son, Adam Colt Applewhite, Nicholson.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 29, at 11 a.m. from the Grace Baptist Church, 1283 Grace Baptist Church Rd., Canon, GA with the Revs. Andy Huff and James Ash officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, at the funeral home. The family is at their respective homes.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 183, Royston, GA 30662.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Anna L. (Sue) West (10-21-11)
ATHENS - Anna L. (Sue) West, 78, died Friday, October 21, 2011.
A native of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., she lived in this area for many years. Mrs. West retired from General Time/Westclox after 33 years and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jessie E. West; mother, Eula Shockley Wright; son, Charles H. West; grandson, Brad Collier; sister, Mattie Smouse; brother, Cagar Shockley. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, Memaw and friend.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy (Ken) Brewer, Colbert, Barbara (Ralph) Collier, Colbert, Marida West, Athens; sister, Joy (Joe) Albright, Perry; two brothers, Paul Shockley, Indianapolis, Ind. and Dan (Paige) Shockley, Kokomo, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Tara Clark, Wesley Stewart, Robbie Collier, Daye Burnett, Ryan West, Jessie West, Tracy Finch, Travis Seagraves; 14 great-grandchildren, Scotty Phillips, Larry Stewart, Hank Brinkley, Charlie West, James West, Maggie Fulford, Zachary Collier, Gretchen Collier, Carissa Collier, Tyler Finch, Corey Finch, Grace Anna Finch, McKinsey Seagraves and Levi Seagraves; two great-great-grandchildren, Amy Fulford and Brad Fulford.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, EAST. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Compassionate Hospice or Food for Kids, c/o Colbert First Baptist Church.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Lucas and the staff of Compassionate Hospice and Mrs. West’s nurse, Rosie.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., she lived in this area for many years. Mrs. West retired from General Time/Westclox after 33 years and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jessie E. West; mother, Eula Shockley Wright; son, Charles H. West; grandson, Brad Collier; sister, Mattie Smouse; brother, Cagar Shockley. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, Memaw and friend.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy (Ken) Brewer, Colbert, Barbara (Ralph) Collier, Colbert, Marida West, Athens; sister, Joy (Joe) Albright, Perry; two brothers, Paul Shockley, Indianapolis, Ind. and Dan (Paige) Shockley, Kokomo, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Tara Clark, Wesley Stewart, Robbie Collier, Daye Burnett, Ryan West, Jessie West, Tracy Finch, Travis Seagraves; 14 great-grandchildren, Scotty Phillips, Larry Stewart, Hank Brinkley, Charlie West, James West, Maggie Fulford, Zachary Collier, Gretchen Collier, Carissa Collier, Tyler Finch, Corey Finch, Grace Anna Finch, McKinsey Seagraves and Levi Seagraves; two great-great-grandchildren, Amy Fulford and Brad Fulford.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, EAST. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Compassionate Hospice or Food for Kids, c/o Colbert First Baptist Church.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Lucas and the staff of Compassionate Hospice and Mrs. West’s nurse, Rosie.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Johnson (10-21-11)
CARLTON - Betty R. Johnson, 84, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at her residence following a period of declining health.
She was born in Conyers on November 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Lucile Reagin. She was a warehouse worker and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Homer David Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Jon Phillip Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, David and Darlene Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Lee Epps, Darlene and Chuck Roache, and Kay and Lamar Parker; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Monday, October 24, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Park.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Conyers on November 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Lucile Reagin. She was a warehouse worker and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Homer David Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Jon Phillip Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, David and Darlene Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Lee Epps, Darlene and Chuck Roache, and Kay and Lamar Parker; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Monday, October 24, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Park.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Tyner (10-20-11)
COLBERT - Samuel Mack Tyner, 81, died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Winterville Assisted Living following a period of declining health.
He is the son of the late James Gordon and Elizabeth Williamson Tyner of Crawford. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, was a member of Colbert Baptist Church, and was employed with Barrett Dodge.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Louise Rogers Tyner; sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel Mack Jr. and Gale Tyner, Crawford, and Richard Jackson and Revonda Tyner, Royston; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 22, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donation be made to Colbert Baptist Church or a charity of ones choice.
Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is the son of the late James Gordon and Elizabeth Williamson Tyner of Crawford. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, was a member of Colbert Baptist Church, and was employed with Barrett Dodge.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Louise Rogers Tyner; sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel Mack Jr. and Gale Tyner, Crawford, and Richard Jackson and Revonda Tyner, Royston; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 22, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donation be made to Colbert Baptist Church or a charity of ones choice.
Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Nettie Jenkins (10-19-11)
ROYSTON – Nettie Rachel Jordan Jenkins, 94, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at the Gables in Royston.
She was born on September 23, 1917, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mattie Siegler Jordan. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Jenkins Jr. In 1936 she was awarded a crafts teaching certificate from Tallulah Falls High School and went on to teach crafts at her alma mater. During the summers in the late 1930’s, she kept a gift shop on Lake Rabun and did extensive weaving on a hand and foot powered loom. During the restoration of Williamsburg, many of her hand woven items were sold in gift shops there.
In 1942 Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were married and made their home in the Sanford/Neese Community of Madison County near Hull for more than 60 years with greater than 50 of those years being spent on their farm where they were the proud parents of two children, Harriet and Jim, while she continued weaving lovely articles as well as keeping a local country store. She also worked for Davison’s Department Store and Austin’s Furniture Store.
During her retirement years, Mrs. Jenkins resumed her hobby of crafting and including quilting and needlepoint. In 2003 she chose The Gables in Royston to be their home for their remaining years. Mr. Jenkins preceded her in death on February 5, 2008.
Survivors include her daughter, Harriet Gray and her partner, John Norton, Royston; son, James V. Jenkins III and his wife, Linda, Long Island City, N.Y.; brother, Alton Jordan, Royston; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Crawford and Jane Jenkins, Stone Mountain; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston. The service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday, October 22, at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ed Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2900 Hwy. 106 S, Hull, GA 30646.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on September 23, 1917, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mattie Siegler Jordan. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Jenkins Jr. In 1936 she was awarded a crafts teaching certificate from Tallulah Falls High School and went on to teach crafts at her alma mater. During the summers in the late 1930’s, she kept a gift shop on Lake Rabun and did extensive weaving on a hand and foot powered loom. During the restoration of Williamsburg, many of her hand woven items were sold in gift shops there.
In 1942 Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were married and made their home in the Sanford/Neese Community of Madison County near Hull for more than 60 years with greater than 50 of those years being spent on their farm where they were the proud parents of two children, Harriet and Jim, while she continued weaving lovely articles as well as keeping a local country store. She also worked for Davison’s Department Store and Austin’s Furniture Store.
During her retirement years, Mrs. Jenkins resumed her hobby of crafting and including quilting and needlepoint. In 2003 she chose The Gables in Royston to be their home for their remaining years. Mr. Jenkins preceded her in death on February 5, 2008.
Survivors include her daughter, Harriet Gray and her partner, John Norton, Royston; son, James V. Jenkins III and his wife, Linda, Long Island City, N.Y.; brother, Alton Jordan, Royston; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Crawford and Jane Jenkins, Stone Mountain; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston. The service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday, October 22, at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ed Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2900 Hwy. 106 S, Hull, GA 30646.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Hauntsman (10-17-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Shirley H. Hauntsman, 76, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare of Athens.
She was born in Pelham, N.H., the daughter of the late Herman and Vera Carter. She was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Hauntsman was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Hauntsman, Sr.; and a sister, Marjorie Baney.
Mrs. Hauntsman is survived by a daughter, Dianne Sperre (Mark), Marion, Mass.; sons, David Hauntsman, Sr. (Martha), Buford, Walter J. Hauntsman, Jr. (Leigh Anne), Piedmont, S.C. and Stan Hauntsman (Donna), Danielsville; brothers, Richard Carter, Windham, N.H., and Eugene Carter of Pelham, N.H.; sister, Anne McClain, Watkinsville; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 20 at Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Stan Hauntsman and Mr. Bobby McClain officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Pelham, N.H., the daughter of the late Herman and Vera Carter. She was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Hauntsman was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Hauntsman, Sr.; and a sister, Marjorie Baney.
Mrs. Hauntsman is survived by a daughter, Dianne Sperre (Mark), Marion, Mass.; sons, David Hauntsman, Sr. (Martha), Buford, Walter J. Hauntsman, Jr. (Leigh Anne), Piedmont, S.C. and Stan Hauntsman (Donna), Danielsville; brothers, Richard Carter, Windham, N.H., and Eugene Carter of Pelham, N.H.; sister, Anne McClain, Watkinsville; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 20 at Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Stan Hauntsman and Mr. Bobby McClain officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James "Buddy" Arnold (10-16-11)
CARLTON - "Buddy" James Ervin Arnold, 75, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his residence.
A native of Walker, La., he was the son of the late John and Florence Arnold. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Beanie" Cletta Strickland-Arnold; and two granddaughters, Victoria Arnold and Marsha Arnold.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Arnold and Kirk Arnold; three daughters, Lisa Arnold-Smith, Tara Arnold-Kuhn and Jana Arnold; nine grandchildren, Teleisha Arnold-King, Brenda Arnold-Finch, Mark Arnold II, Jessica Smith-Jones, Joshua Smith, Ellen Kuhn-Bridges, Taylar Arnold-Sherrill, Mallory Arnold and Spencer Arnold; 10 great-grandchildren, Joshua King, Samantha King, Matthew King, EiMali Jones, AbbyGail Jones, Elizabeth Smith, Grace Smith, Carlie Bridges, Hailey Sherrill and Cameron Sherrill; a sister, Gloria Arnold-Langston; and six brothers, JD Arnold, Willie Arnold, Jerry Arnold, Charles Arnold, Doug Arnold and David Arnold.
A graveside service will be held at Carlton Cemetery on Friday, October 21, at 11 a.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Walker, La., he was the son of the late John and Florence Arnold. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Beanie" Cletta Strickland-Arnold; and two granddaughters, Victoria Arnold and Marsha Arnold.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Arnold and Kirk Arnold; three daughters, Lisa Arnold-Smith, Tara Arnold-Kuhn and Jana Arnold; nine grandchildren, Teleisha Arnold-King, Brenda Arnold-Finch, Mark Arnold II, Jessica Smith-Jones, Joshua Smith, Ellen Kuhn-Bridges, Taylar Arnold-Sherrill, Mallory Arnold and Spencer Arnold; 10 great-grandchildren, Joshua King, Samantha King, Matthew King, EiMali Jones, AbbyGail Jones, Elizabeth Smith, Grace Smith, Carlie Bridges, Hailey Sherrill and Cameron Sherrill; a sister, Gloria Arnold-Langston; and six brothers, JD Arnold, Willie Arnold, Jerry Arnold, Charles Arnold, Doug Arnold and David Arnold.
A graveside service will be held at Carlton Cemetery on Friday, October 21, at 11 a.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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