Mary Olivia “Billie” Privette Early, 88, died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at her residence, surrounded by her children.
Mary was born in Darlington County, S.C., the daughter of the late Jacob Peele and Vera Mae Privette. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyet Arnold "Jack" Early; her sister, Vera Mae Anderson, and her brother, retired Lt. Col. Jacob Henry Privette.
She was a graduate of the school of nursing of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina. She worked as a graduate nurse in Washington, DC, during World War II. She returned to South Carolina and married her high school sweetheart upon his arrival home from the war.
Mrs. Early worked as head nurse of the Pediatric Department of Hall County Hospital for 14 years. After retiring from nursing, she became an active member of the Medical Auxiliary of Northeast Georgia Hospital. She served as president of the Auxiliary and was instrumental in establishing the first "Market Place" as the major fundraiser for the Auxiliary for the past 25 years. Mrs. Early received the prestigious "employee of the year" and "volunteer of the year" awards from the hospital. She was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Judge Jack and Lee Early, Bamberg S.C., Joe Early, Oakwood, Dr. Bill and Donna Early, Canton, Mary and Ted Evans, Commerce, and Martha Buxton, Gainesville; grandchildren, Will and Dasher Early, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Ross and Natasha Early, Islamorada, Fla., Katie and Kevin Laymon, Wilmington, N.C., Joseph and Alisa Early, Asheville, N.C., Allison and Chris Faucett, Canton, Dr. Paul and Christina Early, Canton, John, Matthew, and Mary Early, Canton, David and Tabitha Evans, Commerce, and Catherine and Daniel Buxton, Macon; her precious great-grandchildren, Lesesne and Harvey Early, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Kara, Maci, Bella, and Samantha Laymon, all of Wilmington, N.C., Olivia Faucett, Canton, and Parker Evans, Commerce.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 29 at 3 p.m. from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating with the interment following at Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3650 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504, Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501, The Northeast Georgia Medical Center Auxiliary "Love Light Tree": 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from September 2012
Peggy Love (9-27-12)
GAINESVILLE - Peggy Sue Love, 69, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness.
She was born January 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Sim and Lola Mae Cronic in Hoschton, and was a member of the Free Chapel Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Neva Thomas.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Love, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, April and Phillip Gailey, Gainesville; brother, Kenneth Cronic, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Nell Cronic, Flowery Branch; sister, Willene Herndon, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Lloyd Martin, Gainesville; grandsons, Connor Lofton and Brandon Gailey; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at the New Liberty United Methodist Church. Pastor Katie Lancaster and the Rev. Jeff Gailey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 28, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
She was born January 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Sim and Lola Mae Cronic in Hoschton, and was a member of the Free Chapel Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Neva Thomas.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Love, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, April and Phillip Gailey, Gainesville; brother, Kenneth Cronic, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Nell Cronic, Flowery Branch; sister, Willene Herndon, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Lloyd Martin, Gainesville; grandsons, Connor Lofton and Brandon Gailey; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at the New Liberty United Methodist Church. Pastor Katie Lancaster and the Rev. Jeff Gailey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 28, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Monique Marlowe (9-21-12)
AUBURN – Monique Nicole Marlowe, 25, died Friday, September 21, 2012.
Born in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Dan and Maria Marlowe of Auburn. She was a University of Georgia graduate with a degree in business. She was an associate at Hertz Rent-a-Car.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a grandmother, Juanita Benitez; and sister, Denise Marlowe, Spain.
No services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Apalachee High School Band, 940 Haymon Morris Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Dan and Maria Marlowe of Auburn. She was a University of Georgia graduate with a degree in business. She was an associate at Hertz Rent-a-Car.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a grandmother, Juanita Benitez; and sister, Denise Marlowe, Spain.
No services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Apalachee High School Band, 940 Haymon Morris Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Angela Huckabay (9-26-12)
HOMER - Angela Jo Huckabay, 42, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at her residence.
She was born in Jackson County, Indiana, the daughter of Frank Morris Bowman of Crothersville, Ind., and Bonnie Jo Lane Collins of Commerce.
Survivors in addition to her birth parents, include children, Laci Glidewell and Myracle Patton, both of Athens, Geoffrey Blake Shelley, Jefferson, Kandiace Shelley, Homer, and Matthew Shelley, Commerce; father, Larry Percifield, Florida; brothers, Franklin Bowman, Commerce, Craig Percifield, Homer, Jamie Bowman and Frankie Bowman, both of Indiana; sister, Angel Bowman, Indiana; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 28, at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 27, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, Indiana, the daughter of Frank Morris Bowman of Crothersville, Ind., and Bonnie Jo Lane Collins of Commerce.
Survivors in addition to her birth parents, include children, Laci Glidewell and Myracle Patton, both of Athens, Geoffrey Blake Shelley, Jefferson, Kandiace Shelley, Homer, and Matthew Shelley, Commerce; father, Larry Percifield, Florida; brothers, Franklin Bowman, Commerce, Craig Percifield, Homer, Jamie Bowman and Frankie Bowman, both of Indiana; sister, Angel Bowman, Indiana; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 28, at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 27, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Burroughs (9-25-12)
COLBERT - Jack Burroughs, 85, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Tillie Nash Burroughs. Mr. Burroughs was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Betty Burroughs.
Survivors include children, Pete (Bridget Paul), Crawford, and Beth (Darrell) Wages, Colbert; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Tillie Nash Burroughs. Mr. Burroughs was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Betty Burroughs.
Survivors include children, Pete (Bridget Paul), Crawford, and Beth (Darrell) Wages, Colbert; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
James Brewer (9-25-12)
ATHENS - James L. Brewer, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late James and Grace Ayers Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was retired from SCT Yarns in Jefferson, where he worked as an overhauler. Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by his son, Gary Brewer; and brother, Donald Brewer.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Hazel Dills Brewer, Athens; children, Ann (Harry) Dawson, Athens, Randall Brewer, Clarksville, Linda Brewer Rice, Greene County, Don Brewer, Danielsville, Ken (Cindy) Brewer, Hartwell, John (Tracey) Brewer, Moncks Corner, S.C.; sister, Marita Rose, Athens; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Miles and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. The burial will follow in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandsons honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, 6202 Jefferson River Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late James and Grace Ayers Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was retired from SCT Yarns in Jefferson, where he worked as an overhauler. Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by his son, Gary Brewer; and brother, Donald Brewer.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Hazel Dills Brewer, Athens; children, Ann (Harry) Dawson, Athens, Randall Brewer, Clarksville, Linda Brewer Rice, Greene County, Don Brewer, Danielsville, Ken (Cindy) Brewer, Hartwell, John (Tracey) Brewer, Moncks Corner, S.C.; sister, Marita Rose, Athens; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Miles and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. The burial will follow in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandsons honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, 6202 Jefferson River Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Donnie Adams (9-25-12)
HOSCHTON - Donnie Edwin Adams, 61, formerly of Snellville, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, from complications of cancer.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Lynn Adams and their loving pet companion, "Trixie;" daughter, Andrea Adams of Snellville; and Donnie's grand-dogs, "Sluggo" and "DiDi;" brother, Kenneth Adams (June), Snellville; sister-in-law, Cheryl Edwards (Phillip), Clarksville, Tenn.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and a host of friends.
Donnie was born in Snellville, on October 6, 1950, the son of the late Annie Ruth Simonton Adams and Watson Ralph Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Winfred Ray Adams. He graduated from South Gwinnett High School and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Donnie loved to hunt, go fishing and work in his yard. He will be greatly missed by his adoring family.
A service celebrating his life will be held Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Chaplain Dennis Dodge officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Donnie Adams.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, is entrusted with the arrangements.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Lynn Adams and their loving pet companion, "Trixie;" daughter, Andrea Adams of Snellville; and Donnie's grand-dogs, "Sluggo" and "DiDi;" brother, Kenneth Adams (June), Snellville; sister-in-law, Cheryl Edwards (Phillip), Clarksville, Tenn.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and a host of friends.
Donnie was born in Snellville, on October 6, 1950, the son of the late Annie Ruth Simonton Adams and Watson Ralph Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Winfred Ray Adams. He graduated from South Gwinnett High School and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Donnie loved to hunt, go fishing and work in his yard. He will be greatly missed by his adoring family.
A service celebrating his life will be held Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Chaplain Dennis Dodge officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Donnie Adams.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Virginia Miles (9-17-12)
GAINESVILLE - Virginia L. Miles, 93, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, at New Horizons North in Gainesville.
She was born May 16, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., worked for Montgomery Ward, and was a member of the Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Miles.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Don and Vicky Miles and Reginald Miles; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, at the chapel of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, Md., with interment following at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Md. William Warren officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons North, 2020 Beverly Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
She was born May 16, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., worked for Montgomery Ward, and was a member of the Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Miles.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Don and Vicky Miles and Reginald Miles; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, at the chapel of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, Md., with interment following at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Md. William Warren officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons North, 2020 Beverly Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
‘Alex’ Mitton (9-23-12)
JASPER - Alexander Trey "Alex" Mitton, 20, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at his residence.
He was the son of Mark and Amy Mitton of Jasper.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Tyler Rush Mitton, Jasper; sister, Lindsay Mitton, Jasper; grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Mitton, Jefferson; aunts and uncles, Barbara Hendricks, Commerce, Susan and David Fouche, Jefferson, and Roger and Mariam Taylor, Kentucky; cousins, Dale and Kim Reaves, Commerce, and Will and Andi Hendricks, Commerce.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 25, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Ramirez officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to the Fallen Firefighter.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Roper Funeral Home and Crematory of Jasper.
Online condolences may be sent to www.RoperFuneralHome.com
He was the son of Mark and Amy Mitton of Jasper.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Tyler Rush Mitton, Jasper; sister, Lindsay Mitton, Jasper; grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Mitton, Jefferson; aunts and uncles, Barbara Hendricks, Commerce, Susan and David Fouche, Jefferson, and Roger and Mariam Taylor, Kentucky; cousins, Dale and Kim Reaves, Commerce, and Will and Andi Hendricks, Commerce.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 25, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Ramirez officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to the Fallen Firefighter.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Roper Funeral Home and Crematory of Jasper.
Online condolences may be sent to www.RoperFuneralHome.com
James Brewer (9-25-12)
ATHENS - James Brewer, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
Services are pending at this time.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Services are pending at this time.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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