WINTERVILLE - James Donnie Hathcock, 72, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
A native of Thomson, he was a resident of this area for many years. Mr. Hathcock was employed with Hamilton's Grocery as a butcher for many years, and more recently with DuPont. He served in the National Guard and was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Hathcock.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Hathcock; five sons, Chris Hathcock, Marcus Hathcock, Terry Hathcock, Kelly Hathcock and Samuel Freeman; brother, Chuck Hathcock; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, EAST with the Rev. Howard Conine officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from noon until service time.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County - Topics from February, 2012
‘Bill’ Palmer (2-28-12)
COMER - Wilfred Eugene "Bill" Palmer, 79, husband of Willene Porterfield Palmer, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
Born in Cumming, he was the son of the late George and Annie Wade Palmer. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Joe, Walter, Ed, Ernest and Leonard Palmer; and sisters, Edith Caree, Pauline Seay and Dot Morris. He was a mechanic for Alexander Wood Products and a member of the Comer United Methodist Church.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Terry Cleveland, Hartwell; sister, Flora Brown, Colbert; grandchildren, Philip Cleveland, Caleb (Anna) Cleveland, and Charity Cleveland; and special cousin, Herman Childers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, at 1 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Palmer and his son-in-law, the Rev. Terry Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Comer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospice House.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cumming, he was the son of the late George and Annie Wade Palmer. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Joe, Walter, Ed, Ernest and Leonard Palmer; and sisters, Edith Caree, Pauline Seay and Dot Morris. He was a mechanic for Alexander Wood Products and a member of the Comer United Methodist Church.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Terry Cleveland, Hartwell; sister, Flora Brown, Colbert; grandchildren, Philip Cleveland, Caleb (Anna) Cleveland, and Charity Cleveland; and special cousin, Herman Childers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, at 1 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Palmer and his son-in-law, the Rev. Terry Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Comer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospice House.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce England (2-27-12)
HULL - Joyce England, 78, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving husband and soul mate, Richard England of 61 years, children and grandchildren following a courageous battle with cancer.
After her retirement from SunTrust Bank, she continued to enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, but was known for her gift of delicious cooking.
Survivors in addition to her husband include sons, Steve (Kellie) and Rodney England; sister-in-law, Bernice Hooper; grandchildren, Anthony (Mandy) England, Andy England, Whitney (Jordan) Byce, Jacob England, and Garland England; great-granddaughter, Samantha England; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Revs. Morris Sapp and Jonathan Tolbert officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Anthony England, Nile Faulkner, David Hill, Danny Hopkins, Lance Malaier and Brandon McEachern. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy England and Jacob England. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604 who so compassionately provided excellent care to her and her family during her last days. The family also expresses their gratitude to Dr. Tom Wells.
Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.
After her retirement from SunTrust Bank, she continued to enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, but was known for her gift of delicious cooking.
Survivors in addition to her husband include sons, Steve (Kellie) and Rodney England; sister-in-law, Bernice Hooper; grandchildren, Anthony (Mandy) England, Andy England, Whitney (Jordan) Byce, Jacob England, and Garland England; great-granddaughter, Samantha England; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Revs. Morris Sapp and Jonathan Tolbert officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Anthony England, Nile Faulkner, David Hill, Danny Hopkins, Lance Malaier and Brandon McEachern. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy England and Jacob England. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604 who so compassionately provided excellent care to her and her family during her last days. The family also expresses their gratitude to Dr. Tom Wells.
Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.
Hugh ‘Buddy’ James
DANIELSVILLE - Hugh "Buddy" James, 66, died Friday, February 24, 2012.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christian James. He was a farmer and an automobile mechanic for many years. He was well liked in the community and was a friend to many people. Mr. James was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and brother.
Survivors include his wife, Paulette James; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine (Matthew) Carter and Angie (Brian) Fitzpatrick, all of Danielsville; three sisters, Mary James, Marie James and Linda James, all of Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Shirley) James, Homer; three grandchildren, David Mills, Amber Fitzpatrick and Bret Fitzpatrick; and one great-grandchild, Bentley Rice.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Danielsville Baptist Church or Gideon's International.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christian James. He was a farmer and an automobile mechanic for many years. He was well liked in the community and was a friend to many people. Mr. James was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and brother.
Survivors include his wife, Paulette James; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine (Matthew) Carter and Angie (Brian) Fitzpatrick, all of Danielsville; three sisters, Mary James, Marie James and Linda James, all of Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Shirley) James, Homer; three grandchildren, David Mills, Amber Fitzpatrick and Bret Fitzpatrick; and one great-grandchild, Bentley Rice.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Danielsville Baptist Church or Gideon's International.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Terrie Sorrow (2-24-12)
COLBERT – Terrie Lynn Gerrin Sorrow Lawrence, 49, died Friday morning, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Habersham County on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James Gerrin and Louise Chambers. She was employed by Hardees in Danielsville for 13 years.
Survivors include her sons, Joseph James Sorrow and Justin Wayne Sorrow; sisters, Ann Giles and Melissa Ballenger; three grandchildren; former husband and his wife who took care of her through her illness, Joe William Sorrow Jr. and Teresa Sorrow; nephews, Doug Giles, Wade Giles and Josh Wade; and a niece, Amanda Ballenger.
Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held Monday, February 27, at 1 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church of Danielsville with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James Gerrin and Louise Chambers. She was employed by Hardees in Danielsville for 13 years.
Survivors include her sons, Joseph James Sorrow and Justin Wayne Sorrow; sisters, Ann Giles and Melissa Ballenger; three grandchildren; former husband and his wife who took care of her through her illness, Joe William Sorrow Jr. and Teresa Sorrow; nephews, Doug Giles, Wade Giles and Josh Wade; and a niece, Amanda Ballenger.
Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held Monday, February 27, at 1 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church of Danielsville with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Marshall Dixon (2-23-12)
DANIELSVILLE – Marshall Edward Dixon, 86, died early Thursday morning, February 23, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens.
Born in Miami, Fla., he was the son of the late Samuel Peyton and Nancy Bell Edwards Dixon. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by two sons, David Dixon and Marshall Dixon Jr. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II and of the United States Army, having served in Korea.
Survivors include children, Leslie Alewine, Danielsville, Allyson Dixon, North Carolina, Claudia Roberts, Danielsville, Kimberly LeCroy, South Carolina, Michael Dixon, Peachtree City, Samuel Dixon III, Alaska, and Edward Dixon, Bogart; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Monday, February 27, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Miami, Fla., he was the son of the late Samuel Peyton and Nancy Bell Edwards Dixon. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by two sons, David Dixon and Marshall Dixon Jr. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II and of the United States Army, having served in Korea.
Survivors include children, Leslie Alewine, Danielsville, Allyson Dixon, North Carolina, Claudia Roberts, Danielsville, Kimberly LeCroy, South Carolina, Michael Dixon, Peachtree City, Samuel Dixon III, Alaska, and Edward Dixon, Bogart; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Monday, February 27, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Chandler (11-14-11)
ATLANTA - Jerry Chandler was a native of Atlanta, GA. After a long battle with leukemia, Jerry, our brother and son, passed on November 14, 2011, at the age of 55.
Jerry is survived by his mother, Mary Wade; and sisters, Janet Howard, Myra Ward, Wanda Pugh; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a wonderful person who helped Jerry many times during his illness. Much gratitude to Ms. Betty Howard.
Jerry was employed with IBEW Electrical Union of Georgia as an electrician for over 20 years.
This Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. there will be a memorial held at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1475 Hospital Road, Commerce, GA.
Jerry is survived by his mother, Mary Wade; and sisters, Janet Howard, Myra Ward, Wanda Pugh; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a wonderful person who helped Jerry many times during his illness. Much gratitude to Ms. Betty Howard.
Jerry was employed with IBEW Electrical Union of Georgia as an electrician for over 20 years.
This Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. there will be a memorial held at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1475 Hospital Road, Commerce, GA.
James Henry (2-19-12)
DANIELSVILLE - James Bartow Henry, 95, formerly of Norcross, died Sunday, February 19, 2012.
He was the son of the late James F. and Rosa Mae Henry. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II and was a charter and life member of North DeKalb Lodge #714 F&AM and life member of American Legion Post #251. He was also a life member of the Atlanta Federation of Musicians #148 and #442 and the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Henry was receded in death by two sons, Ronald Dean and Steven Nicholas Henry.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda E. Henry, Danielsville; sons, Pastor Larry Henry and his wife, Jackie, Suwanee, and Jimmy Henry and his wife, Merle, Danielsville; sister, Elizabeth Petree, Greer, S.C.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, from the Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross with the Revs. James Gunn and Eddie Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, at the Royston Church of God.
Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, has charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late James F. and Rosa Mae Henry. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II and was a charter and life member of North DeKalb Lodge #714 F&AM and life member of American Legion Post #251. He was also a life member of the Atlanta Federation of Musicians #148 and #442 and the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Henry was receded in death by two sons, Ronald Dean and Steven Nicholas Henry.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda E. Henry, Danielsville; sons, Pastor Larry Henry and his wife, Jackie, Suwanee, and Jimmy Henry and his wife, Merle, Danielsville; sister, Elizabeth Petree, Greer, S.C.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, from the Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross with the Revs. James Gunn and Eddie Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, at the Royston Church of God.
Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, has charge of arrangements.
Trilla Mae Magnus (2-19-12)
WINTERVILLE - Trilla Mae Magnus, 85, wife of the late Jack Magnus, died Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Born in Calhoun Falls, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Beulah Elizabeth Barnett. In addition to her husband and mother, Trilla was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Rita Carol Davidson. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include children: Sheila and John Harlow, Snellville, Mark and Donna Magnus, Winterville, Kenneth and Nell Magnus, Maxeys; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, with Doug Butts officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Grandsons will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Monday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to United Hospice, 435 Hawthorne Ave., # 200, Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Calhoun Falls, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Beulah Elizabeth Barnett. In addition to her husband and mother, Trilla was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Rita Carol Davidson. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include children: Sheila and John Harlow, Snellville, Mark and Donna Magnus, Winterville, Kenneth and Nell Magnus, Maxeys; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, with Doug Butts officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Grandsons will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Monday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to United Hospice, 435 Hawthorne Ave., # 200, Athens, GA 30606.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Duncan (2-17-12)
HULL - Aubrey Joe Duncan, 78, passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer Friday, February 17, 2012.
Born in the Goldmine area of Hart County, he was the son of the late Spurgeon and Ammie Duncan. He spent his boyhood on a farm in Franklin County. He was a graduate of Royston High School and attended Emmanuel College. Mr. Duncan served on three Navy ships in his almost four year service to his county in the Korean War. He began his career as a barber on board the Navy ship the "Guadalupe-AO32.” When he returned home, he cut hair in a shop at the Greyhound Bus Station in downtown Atlanta. He and his brother Raymond opened MR. HAIRCUT on Board Street in Athens in June of 1957, where he continued to work until his retirement in 2001 with some 48 years in the haircutting business. Several years before retiring, Mr. Duncan started Duncan Farm Equipment, selling farm equipment and hauling-trailers to the public. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and spent many Saturday afternoons watching the Georgia Bulldogs play at the stadium.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jackie Duncan, Hull; two daughters, Theresa Cleghorne and Lisa Paski; two sons-on-law, Sam Cleghorne and Nick Paski, all of Comer; four wonderful grandchildren, Ryan and Samantha Cleghorne and Jessica and Elijah Paski; other family members, Raymond and Helen Duncan, Athens, Dewey and Jean Bass, Marietta, and Frank and Darlene Duncan, Comer; and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many many friends who will miss him greatly.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 19, at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel, Hwy. 98, with the Revs. Raymond Duncan and Reggie Vaughn officiating. Pallbearers were James Stratton, Charlie Stratton, Ryan Duncan, Bryan Duncan, Dale Duncan, Mike Duncan and David Mabry. Honorary pallbearers were Lewis Eidson, Doc Crawford, Wallace Carey, Bobby Rich and Ronnie Chandler.
Memorials may be made to Camp Maranatha, 170 Floyd Rd., Ila, GA 30647, or to Poplar Springs Campground.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in the Goldmine area of Hart County, he was the son of the late Spurgeon and Ammie Duncan. He spent his boyhood on a farm in Franklin County. He was a graduate of Royston High School and attended Emmanuel College. Mr. Duncan served on three Navy ships in his almost four year service to his county in the Korean War. He began his career as a barber on board the Navy ship the "Guadalupe-AO32.” When he returned home, he cut hair in a shop at the Greyhound Bus Station in downtown Atlanta. He and his brother Raymond opened MR. HAIRCUT on Board Street in Athens in June of 1957, where he continued to work until his retirement in 2001 with some 48 years in the haircutting business. Several years before retiring, Mr. Duncan started Duncan Farm Equipment, selling farm equipment and hauling-trailers to the public. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and spent many Saturday afternoons watching the Georgia Bulldogs play at the stadium.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jackie Duncan, Hull; two daughters, Theresa Cleghorne and Lisa Paski; two sons-on-law, Sam Cleghorne and Nick Paski, all of Comer; four wonderful grandchildren, Ryan and Samantha Cleghorne and Jessica and Elijah Paski; other family members, Raymond and Helen Duncan, Athens, Dewey and Jean Bass, Marietta, and Frank and Darlene Duncan, Comer; and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many many friends who will miss him greatly.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 19, at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel, Hwy. 98, with the Revs. Raymond Duncan and Reggie Vaughn officiating. Pallbearers were James Stratton, Charlie Stratton, Ryan Duncan, Bryan Duncan, Dale Duncan, Mike Duncan and David Mabry. Honorary pallbearers were Lewis Eidson, Doc Crawford, Wallace Carey, Bobby Rich and Ronnie Chandler.
Memorials may be made to Camp Maranatha, 170 Floyd Rd., Ila, GA 30647, or to Poplar Springs Campground.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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