Rev. Luther Clinton Campbell, 79, of Lula, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness.
Rev. Campbell was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Campbell; daughter, Linda Faye Campbell; and grandchildren, Benji Ferguson and Patience Whitfield.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Renay Campbell, Lula, Charles and Theresa Campbell, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Billy Whitfield, Libby and Gary Tanner, Betty and Kenneth Parson, all of Gillsville; brothers, Roger Campbell and Jessie Campbell, both of Commerce, Homer Campbell, Baldwin; sisters, Lucille Rigsby, Lula, and Mattie Carter, Murrayille; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and god children, George and Cathy Holleger, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m., at Silver Shoals Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, Dennis Taylor, Clarence Reynolds, Roy Clark and Trent Campbell officiating, with the Revs. Perry Smith, Tim Beasly and Swayne Cochran officiating at the graveside. The body will be at the residence, 2447 Yonah/Homer Rd., Lula, Thursday afternoon until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Hill
Charles Overton Hill, 76, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Crawford W. Long Hospital.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Edwin and Marian Harber Hill. He was retired from the State of Georgia as a Safety Director and was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Wood Hill, Commerce; a sister, Francis Marian Moore, Wellington, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon Hill, Lauren Hill, Taylor Hill, and Caitlin Hill, all of Commerce.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 5, at the Homer United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jim McLendon, James Turpen and Bob Hill officiating. Burial was at the New Salem United Methodist Church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Edwin and Marian Harber Hill. He was retired from the State of Georgia as a Safety Director and was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Wood Hill, Commerce; a sister, Francis Marian Moore, Wellington, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon Hill, Lauren Hill, Taylor Hill, and Caitlin Hill, all of Commerce.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 5, at the Homer United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jim McLendon, James Turpen and Bob Hill officiating. Burial was at the New Salem United Methodist Church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Bergeron
James “Jim” L. Bergeron Jr., 73, of Nicholson, died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospice House on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Franklin, La., on December 3, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Gertrude Bergeron. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Tulane University, and was retired from Chevron Oil Company, where he worked for 35 years. He had served 12 years in the Louisiana National Guard. Mr. Bergeron was preceded in death by a son, James L. Bergeron III; and a brother, Ralph Bergeron.
Survivors include his wife, Gay Haydel Bergeron; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Michael Zagata and Cindy and Michael Ryan; daughter, Nancy Barron; grandchildren, Dustin Barron, Lani Nelson, Corey Barron, Rebecca, Michael, Stephen, and Matthew Ryan; great-grandchild, Jaxon Barron; and siblings, Aubrey Bergeron and Mary Ann Keegan.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, December 5, at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens.
The family respectfully requests flowers be omitted and donations made in his memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, or St. Mary’s Hospice House, Athens, Ga.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin, La., on December 3, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Gertrude Bergeron. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Tulane University, and was retired from Chevron Oil Company, where he worked for 35 years. He had served 12 years in the Louisiana National Guard. Mr. Bergeron was preceded in death by a son, James L. Bergeron III; and a brother, Ralph Bergeron.
Survivors include his wife, Gay Haydel Bergeron; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Michael Zagata and Cindy and Michael Ryan; daughter, Nancy Barron; grandchildren, Dustin Barron, Lani Nelson, Corey Barron, Rebecca, Michael, Stephen, and Matthew Ryan; great-grandchild, Jaxon Barron; and siblings, Aubrey Bergeron and Mary Ann Keegan.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, December 5, at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens.
The family respectfully requests flowers be omitted and donations made in his memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, or St. Mary’s Hospice House, Athens, Ga.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Edward Harris
The Rev. Edward Frank Harris Jr., 44, of Clermont, has died.
He was the son of Augusta Harris, Maplesville, Ala., and Edward Harris, Valdosta. Born in Montgomery Ala., Rev. Harris had lived in Valdosta for four and a half years before moving to Gainesville. He was the Youth Pastor at the Pendergrass Baptist Church. Before coming to Gainesville, he had pastored a number of churches and was a Chaplin for Compassionate Hospice. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gainesville.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tami Harris, Clermont; daughter, Anna Catherine Harris, Clermont; sons, Durham Harris and Jonathan Harris, both of Clermont; sisters, Deborah Bartlett, Huntsville, Ala., Cecilia Bryant, Huntsville, Ala.; brothers, Gerald L'Ecuyer, Maplesville, Ala., Roger L'Ecuyer, Selma, Ala.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Harriet Carnes, Suwanee; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers a college fund for the children will be set up and donations may be sent to Compassionate Hospice, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 112, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the First Baptist Church on Green Street with Dr. Bill Coates and the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Little & Davenport Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Augusta Harris, Maplesville, Ala., and Edward Harris, Valdosta. Born in Montgomery Ala., Rev. Harris had lived in Valdosta for four and a half years before moving to Gainesville. He was the Youth Pastor at the Pendergrass Baptist Church. Before coming to Gainesville, he had pastored a number of churches and was a Chaplin for Compassionate Hospice. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gainesville.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tami Harris, Clermont; daughter, Anna Catherine Harris, Clermont; sons, Durham Harris and Jonathan Harris, both of Clermont; sisters, Deborah Bartlett, Huntsville, Ala., Cecilia Bryant, Huntsville, Ala.; brothers, Gerald L'Ecuyer, Maplesville, Ala., Roger L'Ecuyer, Selma, Ala.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ken and Harriet Carnes, Suwanee; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers a college fund for the children will be set up and donations may be sent to Compassionate Hospice, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 112, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the First Baptist Church on Green Street with Dr. Bill Coates and the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Little & Davenport Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Frankie Holland
Frankie Richardson Holland, 84, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margie Reynolds Richardson. She was a homemaker and was retired from the Jefferson Mills. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband, William Holland; and a son, Jerry Holland.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jimmy Brewer, Statham; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Gail Holland, Jefferson; sister, Mildred McNeal, Hoschton; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m., at the Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margie Reynolds Richardson. She was a homemaker and was retired from the Jefferson Mills. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband, William Holland; and a son, Jerry Holland.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jimmy Brewer, Statham; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Gail Holland, Jefferson; sister, Mildred McNeal, Hoschton; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m., at the Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Cecil Colwell
Cecil C. Colwell, 74, of Wilmington, N.C., died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Britthaven of North Chase.
Born on April 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Claude and Edith Self Colwell. He lived in Jackson County before moving to Wilmington, N.C. and has family here now. He proudly served our country as a Paratrooper in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Colwell; a son, David James Colwell, Raleigh, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Colwell and Dale Willetts, Wilmington, N.C.; grandson and spouse, Chuck and Elizabeth Willetts, Pembroke Pines, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Emma Willette; and granddaughter, Jessica Willetts, Wilmington, N.C.; brothers, Calvin Colwell and Jay Brown; sisters, Gladys Barnes, Ola Mae Greene, and Grace Miller.
A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, November 25, at Bethany Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bobby Schwart officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Born on April 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Claude and Edith Self Colwell. He lived in Jackson County before moving to Wilmington, N.C. and has family here now. He proudly served our country as a Paratrooper in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Colwell; a son, David James Colwell, Raleigh, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Colwell and Dale Willetts, Wilmington, N.C.; grandson and spouse, Chuck and Elizabeth Willetts, Pembroke Pines, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Emma Willette; and granddaughter, Jessica Willetts, Wilmington, N.C.; brothers, Calvin Colwell and Jay Brown; sisters, Gladys Barnes, Ola Mae Greene, and Grace Miller.
A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, November 25, at Bethany Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bobby Schwart officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Morene Coffee
Morene Garrison Coffee, 95, of Demorest, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Habersham Medical Center.
Born on March 26, 1913, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Marvin and Ollie McDuffie Garrison. She was a 1930 graduate of the Franklin County High School and graduated from Piedmont College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia. She was a school teacher for 41-1/2 years, having taught in Franklin, Rabun, Jackson, and Habersham County school systems. She was awarded the Teacher of the Year in Habersham County in 1974 and was included in the Habersham County Teacher’s Hall of Fame. She was a member of the Demorest Baptist Church and was the last member of her immediate family. Mrs. Coffee was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson “Jack” Coffee; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard Garrison and Dwayne “Shorty” and Madelene Garrison.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Lynn Coffee, Cornelia; granddaughter, Mary Beth Coffee, Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Louise Garrison, Carnesville, and Evelyn Garrison, Griffin.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, at 11 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Mewborn officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the Demorest Baptist Church, P.O. Box 87, Demorest, Ga. 30535.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 26, 1913, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Marvin and Ollie McDuffie Garrison. She was a 1930 graduate of the Franklin County High School and graduated from Piedmont College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia. She was a school teacher for 41-1/2 years, having taught in Franklin, Rabun, Jackson, and Habersham County school systems. She was awarded the Teacher of the Year in Habersham County in 1974 and was included in the Habersham County Teacher’s Hall of Fame. She was a member of the Demorest Baptist Church and was the last member of her immediate family. Mrs. Coffee was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson “Jack” Coffee; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard Garrison and Dwayne “Shorty” and Madelene Garrison.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Lynn Coffee, Cornelia; granddaughter, Mary Beth Coffee, Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Louise Garrison, Carnesville, and Evelyn Garrison, Griffin.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, at 11 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Mewborn officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the Demorest Baptist Church, P.O. Box 87, Demorest, Ga. 30535.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Loise White
Loise White, 68, of Comer, died Thursday, November 27, 2008.
She was the daughter of Agnes Arnold.
Survivors in addition to her mother include children, Sonja Johnson, Eric and Christopher White; siblings, Mable Appling, Frances Sheats, Faye Allen, Rachael Mathis, Linda Wymbs, Sharon Collins, Frank, Carrell and Harrison Arnold Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, at 1 p.m., at Springfield Baptist Church in Comer. Burial will be in Holly Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Agnes Arnold.
Survivors in addition to her mother include children, Sonja Johnson, Eric and Christopher White; siblings, Mable Appling, Frances Sheats, Faye Allen, Rachael Mathis, Linda Wymbs, Sharon Collins, Frank, Carrell and Harrison Arnold Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, at 1 p.m., at Springfield Baptist Church in Comer. Burial will be in Holly Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Stowe
Jerry Roger Stowe, 63, of Carnesville, died Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born on February 24, 1945, in Franklin County, he was the son of William and Florence Murray Stowe.
Mr. Stowe was the father of Chris Stowe of Royston.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Johnny Stowe and Paul Hindman officiating.
Born on February 24, 1945, in Franklin County, he was the son of William and Florence Murray Stowe.
Mr. Stowe was the father of Chris Stowe of Royston.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Johnny Stowe and Paul Hindman officiating.
Evelyn Dean
Evelyn Joyce Dean, 79, died Sunday, November 30 2008, at her residence in Conyers, following an extended illness.
Born on January 6, 1929, in Madison County, she will always be remembered for her never tiring generosity and caring for others.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, T.W. Dean, also from Madison County; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis N. and Sherry Dean, Conyers, and James W. and Noreen LeGare Dean, Tallahassee, Fla.; grandchildren, Kelly Creegan and Patrick Dean, both of Conyers, and Lillian Calvert-Dean, Savannah; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris and Arnold King, Canton, Gloria Phillips, Danielsville, and Angie Dudley, Rockmart.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 4, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Revs. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at the Jones Chapel Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jones Chapel Methodist Church, Hwy. 29 North, Danielsville, Ga. 30633, or the Conyers First Methodist Church, 921 North Main St., Conyers, Ga. 30012.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 6, 1929, in Madison County, she will always be remembered for her never tiring generosity and caring for others.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, T.W. Dean, also from Madison County; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis N. and Sherry Dean, Conyers, and James W. and Noreen LeGare Dean, Tallahassee, Fla.; grandchildren, Kelly Creegan and Patrick Dean, both of Conyers, and Lillian Calvert-Dean, Savannah; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris and Arnold King, Canton, Gloria Phillips, Danielsville, and Angie Dudley, Rockmart.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 4, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Revs. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at the Jones Chapel Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jones Chapel Methodist Church, Hwy. 29 North, Danielsville, Ga. 30633, or the Conyers First Methodist Church, 921 North Main St., Conyers, Ga. 30012.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Fri, 21.11.2008 11:15
This was a nice and sweet aunt she will be missed by all.
Fri, 21.11.2008 00:52
Gene - I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. You two were such a great example of wh [...]
Wed, 19.11.2008 10:54
Every Good Tree Joy, sing together of many generations Any man or woman that believeth No [...]
Tue, 18.11.2008 14:55
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Rucker and Family. I just found out today (18th). I'll be in touch.