WITS END, ATHENS - Dr. Robert Bruce Hollett, 66, resident of Wits End, Athens, passed away of pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Bruce, as he was known to his family and friends, and Dr. Hollett, as he was known in his profession of being a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the Vet School of The University of Georgia since 1989, earned his BS degree in Animal Husbandry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI), Blacksburg, Va. in 1968, his DVM from UGA in 1972, and his MS in Pharmacology from Purdue University in 1974.
Bruce was the veterinarian for Arthur Hancock's Stone Farm Thoroughbred Racing in Paris, Ky. from 1981-1985, during the reign of the Kentucky Derby winner, Gato Del Sol. He then returned to UGA to join the faculty of the Vet School for the rest of his illustrious and lengthy career. He served as the head of continuing education for the Vet School for 21 years as well as served as the Executive Committee Chair on the University Council for 2008-2009. He received numerous awards including the Charles N. Dobbins Service Award in 2004, A.M. Mills Award in 2002, Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 2000, and was a founding charter officer for the Georgia Equine Practitioners Association.
In 2001 he began working with UGA’s line of mascots and became the Ugas' personal veterinarian in the ensuing years. The Seiler family of Savannah, who own the Uga line, even named one bulldog for Hollett. "Big Bad Bruce" was Uga VIII, serving for part of the 2010 football season before an untimely death.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Weaver Hollett; four children, Mary Elyse Hollett Giles (Dr. Douglas, D.C.), Andrea Hollett DeCook (Dr. Charles, MD), Robert Bruce Hollett, Jr., Beau, (Leah), and Todd Hollett; and his beloved 13 grandchildren; two older brothers, RADM. Grant T. Hollett, Jr., 70, (Lynn), Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., and John Stewart Hollett, 67, (Trink) of Jacksonville, Fla. He is preceded in death by both his father, Grant T. Hollett in 2001, and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Wildey Hollett.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment was at Rosewood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Seabolt (4-29-13)
COMMERCE - Thomas Grady Seabolt, 90, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Bentley Assisted Living.
He was born in Commerce, the son of the late William Andrew Jackson and Mattie Bond Seabolt. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, World War II Army Veteran, former Commerce volunteer fireman, and retired from Brack Rowe Chevrolet. Mr. Seabolt was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Eubanks Seabolt.
Survivors include sons, James Seabolt (Sue), Anderson, S.C. and Laney Seabolt (Gloria), Commerce; sister, Alma Dickenson, Pottstown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529, or the Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Commerce, the son of the late William Andrew Jackson and Mattie Bond Seabolt. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, World War II Army Veteran, former Commerce volunteer fireman, and retired from Brack Rowe Chevrolet. Mr. Seabolt was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Eubanks Seabolt.
Survivors include sons, James Seabolt (Sue), Anderson, S.C. and Laney Seabolt (Gloria), Commerce; sister, Alma Dickenson, Pottstown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529, or the Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Patsy Blalock (4-28-13)
COLBERT - Patsy Dixon Blalock, 65, died Sunday, April 28, 2013.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late George Buford Dixon and Lillian Dillard Dixon. The oldest of five children, her siblings include Frank E. Dixon of Augusta, and the late LaRue Carter, Billy Dixon, and Vickie Mauldin. She worked for nearly 25 years at SunTrust Bank in Athens. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, where she participated in the choir.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Willard Daniel (Buzzie) Blalock; a son, Andy Hoyt Blalock, Colbert; daughter, LeAnne Blalock DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.; and four grandchildren, Andrew Blalock, Arnoldsville, Alexis Krause, Winterville, and Robby and Emma DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Lord and Stephens at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, with burial following at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The Revs. Grady Jordan, Stuart Lang, and Terry James will officiate. Pallbearers include Mike Carithers, David Garrison, Dale Ledford, Ronnie Ray, Leon Smallwood, and Jason Tyner.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Berea Baptist Church choir or the Loran C. Smith Cancer Center in Athens.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late George Buford Dixon and Lillian Dillard Dixon. The oldest of five children, her siblings include Frank E. Dixon of Augusta, and the late LaRue Carter, Billy Dixon, and Vickie Mauldin. She worked for nearly 25 years at SunTrust Bank in Athens. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, where she participated in the choir.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Willard Daniel (Buzzie) Blalock; a son, Andy Hoyt Blalock, Colbert; daughter, LeAnne Blalock DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.; and four grandchildren, Andrew Blalock, Arnoldsville, Alexis Krause, Winterville, and Robby and Emma DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Lord and Stephens at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, with burial following at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The Revs. Grady Jordan, Stuart Lang, and Terry James will officiate. Pallbearers include Mike Carithers, David Garrison, Dale Ledford, Ronnie Ray, Leon Smallwood, and Jason Tyner.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Berea Baptist Church choir or the Loran C. Smith Cancer Center in Athens.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mae Belle Wood (4-28-13)
TALMO - Mae Belle Gee Wood, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Hattie Latimer Gee. She was a homemaker and member of the Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wood; son, Danny Wood; five sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Wood, Gainesville; son, Larry Joe Wood, Talmo; two grandchildren, Macie Leeann Gary and Ashley Sliger; sister, Helen Manus, Hoschton; sister-in-law, Nelle Gee, Gainesville; and a special caregiver who provided much love and care, Brenda Tanner.
A private graveside service will be held in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating.
Memorials may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Hattie Latimer Gee. She was a homemaker and member of the Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wood; son, Danny Wood; five sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Wood, Gainesville; son, Larry Joe Wood, Talmo; two grandchildren, Macie Leeann Gary and Ashley Sliger; sister, Helen Manus, Hoschton; sister-in-law, Nelle Gee, Gainesville; and a special caregiver who provided much love and care, Brenda Tanner.
A private graveside service will be held in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating.
Memorials may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mary Lou Cleghorne (4-24-13)
COLBERT - Mary Lou Parham Cleghorne, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
She was the daughter of the late O.C. and Mary Moon Parham and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Horne.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, John L. Cleghorne, Colbert; a daughter, Myron (Larry) Whitlow; son, Steve (Teresa) Horne; stepson, Louis Cleghorne; grandchildren, Starla (Dwight) Rutledge, Blayne (Jennifer) Smith, Justin (Laura) Smith, Joshua (Dianna) Horne, and April (Cory) Davis; great-grandchildren, Caleb Rutledge, Macy Rutledge, Mylane Rutledge, Heath Johnson, Layla Johnson, Logan Horne, Bella Grace Davis, and Chloey Davis; sisters, Dokie Norman and Charlotte Parham; and a brother, Howard (Polly) Parham.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Dial and Tony Lee officiating. Interment was in the Colbert City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Blayne Smith, Justin Smith, Josh Horne, Caleb Rutledge, Dwight Rutledge and Randy Parham.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late O.C. and Mary Moon Parham and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Horne.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, John L. Cleghorne, Colbert; a daughter, Myron (Larry) Whitlow; son, Steve (Teresa) Horne; stepson, Louis Cleghorne; grandchildren, Starla (Dwight) Rutledge, Blayne (Jennifer) Smith, Justin (Laura) Smith, Joshua (Dianna) Horne, and April (Cory) Davis; great-grandchildren, Caleb Rutledge, Macy Rutledge, Mylane Rutledge, Heath Johnson, Layla Johnson, Logan Horne, Bella Grace Davis, and Chloey Davis; sisters, Dokie Norman and Charlotte Parham; and a brother, Howard (Polly) Parham.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Dial and Tony Lee officiating. Interment was in the Colbert City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Blayne Smith, Justin Smith, Josh Horne, Caleb Rutledge, Dwight Rutledge and Randy Parham.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Green (4-25-13)
PENDERGRASS - Lillie Karen Hayes Green, 51, entered into rest Thursday, April 25, 2013.
She was born in Atlanta, the daughter of Mrs. Roy Mae Webb Hayes of Pendergrass and the late Johnny Marvin Hayes. She was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Green.
Survivors in addition to her mother include brothers, Kenneth Marvin Hayes, Conyers, and Timothy Kevin Hayes, Pendergrass; stepson, Grady Lee Green, Pendergrass; and nephew, Kenneth Scott Hayes.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Honored as pallbearers were Joe Phillips, Todd Hollis, Jason Hollis, and Shane Hollis.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
She was born in Atlanta, the daughter of Mrs. Roy Mae Webb Hayes of Pendergrass and the late Johnny Marvin Hayes. She was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Green.
Survivors in addition to her mother include brothers, Kenneth Marvin Hayes, Conyers, and Timothy Kevin Hayes, Pendergrass; stepson, Grady Lee Green, Pendergrass; and nephew, Kenneth Scott Hayes.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Honored as pallbearers were Joe Phillips, Todd Hollis, Jason Hollis, and Shane Hollis.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Ernest Hernandez (4-24-13)
BRASELTON - Ernest Briseno Hernandez, 77, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his residence.
He was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 7, 1935, the son of the late Jesus and Eloisa Hernandez. He was of the Catholic denomination and golf marshal at Reunion Golf Course.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Honey B. Hernandez, Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Jesus Maldonado; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sylvia Hernandez; daughter, Maria Banda; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Anthony Banda; son and daughter-in-law, Jesus and Sarah Hernandez; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Raul Hernandez; sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Benny Molina; several nieces and nephews, all of Dallas, Texas; and his beloved dog, Jasper.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Deacon Paul Krarup officiated.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
He was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 7, 1935, the son of the late Jesus and Eloisa Hernandez. He was of the Catholic denomination and golf marshal at Reunion Golf Course.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Honey B. Hernandez, Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Jesus Maldonado; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sylvia Hernandez; daughter, Maria Banda; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Anthony Banda; son and daughter-in-law, Jesus and Sarah Hernandez; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Raul Hernandez; sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Benny Molina; several nieces and nephews, all of Dallas, Texas; and his beloved dog, Jasper.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Deacon Paul Krarup officiated.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Virginia Shook (4-26-13)
COMMERCE - Virginia Sara Shook, 80, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center.
She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Mae Brown. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Shook.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Neisler, Commerce; son, William Leachman, Dearing; brother, Jimmy Brown, Maysville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jim Waller officiating. Interment was at Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Mae Brown. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Shook.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Neisler, Commerce; son, William Leachman, Dearing; brother, Jimmy Brown, Maysville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jim Waller officiating. Interment was at Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Sybil Camp (4-26-13)
JEFFERSON - Sybil K. Camp, 89, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013.
She was born in Carrollton, the daughter of the late Carl Gordon Kelley and Sarah Myrtle Murphy Holladay. Mrs. Camp was a retired bookkeeper, and was employed by First Baptist Church of Jefferson and the MainStreet Newspapers. But her greatest career was assisting in raising her grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Camp was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Camp; a sister, Hazel Wimberly; and two brothers, Edward Kelley and Elliott Kelley.
Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia (Kenneth) McDonald, Jefferson; grandson, Ken (Stacy) McDonald, Jefferson; granddaughter, Kristy (Austin) Gamble, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Kendall McDonald, Tristan McDonald, Emma Gamble, and Shelby Gamble; sisters, Barbara Jones, Sharpsburg, Nancy Thaler, Fayetteville, N.C., and June Campbell, Newnan; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 30, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen and the Revs. Michael Jarrett and Lee Ritchie officiating. Mrs. Camp will lie in state at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, with Fred Gurley, Harrison McDonald, William Westbrooks, Bobby Vaughn, Rusty Holland and Brody Bearden honored as pallbearers. The Berean Sunday School Class will be honored as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Monday April 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529, or Jefferson Presbyterian Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 594 Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
She was born in Carrollton, the daughter of the late Carl Gordon Kelley and Sarah Myrtle Murphy Holladay. Mrs. Camp was a retired bookkeeper, and was employed by First Baptist Church of Jefferson and the MainStreet Newspapers. But her greatest career was assisting in raising her grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Camp was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Camp; a sister, Hazel Wimberly; and two brothers, Edward Kelley and Elliott Kelley.
Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia (Kenneth) McDonald, Jefferson; grandson, Ken (Stacy) McDonald, Jefferson; granddaughter, Kristy (Austin) Gamble, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Kendall McDonald, Tristan McDonald, Emma Gamble, and Shelby Gamble; sisters, Barbara Jones, Sharpsburg, Nancy Thaler, Fayetteville, N.C., and June Campbell, Newnan; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 30, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen and the Revs. Michael Jarrett and Lee Ritchie officiating. Mrs. Camp will lie in state at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, with Fred Gurley, Harrison McDonald, William Westbrooks, Bobby Vaughn, Rusty Holland and Brody Bearden honored as pallbearers. The Berean Sunday School Class will be honored as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Monday April 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529, or Jefferson Presbyterian Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 594 Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jennie Lou Underwood (4-28-13)
TALMO - Jennie Lou Pethel Underwood, 71, went on to be with the Lord Sunday morning, April 28, 2013, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in Talmo and lived there all of her life. She was the daughter of the late E.J. and Winnie Pethel. She was a member of Talmo Baptist Church, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who made all our lives richer by the blessing of her life, loved ones stated. She will be missed greatly.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James H. (Harold) Underwood; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Underwood Spivey and Frankie; grandsons and wives, Jamie and Ann Spivey and Eddie and Kim Spivey; great-granddaughter, Ela Spivey; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Watkins; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Linda Pethel; sister, Margaret Beauford; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Beverly Pethel; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday April 30, at the Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Frankie Spivey and Mark Spence officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, April 29, at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those wishing to make online condolences can do so at littledavenport.com
Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Talmo and lived there all of her life. She was the daughter of the late E.J. and Winnie Pethel. She was a member of Talmo Baptist Church, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who made all our lives richer by the blessing of her life, loved ones stated. She will be missed greatly.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James H. (Harold) Underwood; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Underwood Spivey and Frankie; grandsons and wives, Jamie and Ann Spivey and Eddie and Kim Spivey; great-granddaughter, Ela Spivey; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Watkins; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Linda Pethel; sister, Margaret Beauford; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Beverly Pethel; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday April 30, at the Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Frankie Spivey and Mark Spence officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, April 29, at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those wishing to make online condolences can do so at littledavenport.com
Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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