DANIELSVILLE - Charlie Ray Green, 75, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Ray was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Henry and Irene Green.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Freeman Green; children, Robin Green and Lori Beth Green; siblings, Bobby Greene (Pam), Emma Ruth Elrod and Faye Barnett (Billy); and grandchildren, Tyler Berryman and Lauren Berryman.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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Heather Anne Montgomery (10-17-18)
LAWRENCEVILLE - Heather Anne Montgomery, 39, died peacefully at her residence in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
Heather was born on August 16, 1979, in Thomasville, the daughter of Jane and Wood Montgomery, Sr. of Braselton. She grew up in Cairo surrounded by her family and a host of friends whom she charmed from a young age with her curly hair and constant laugh. "Heather Feather," as she was affectionately called by almost everyone who knew her, never met a stranger and could make practically anyone smile. When she was 14, her family relocated to Braselton. Heather was always creative, and during her teenage years she really began to develop her artistic ability. She loved to draw and could often be found sketching pictures of whatever was around her. She graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 1998, where she was a cheerleader. She attended Valdosta State University and The Atlanta Art Institute after high school.
Heather was christened and confirmed at First United Methodist Church in Cairo and attended Blackshear Baptist Church in Oakwood as a teenager and an adult. She had the opportunity to travel to Israel with her family and some friends from the church and was baptized in the Jordan River. This was a significant experience for Heather, and her Christian faith was consistently central to her life.
She always had a way with children, probably due to her fun, adventurous personality, but there were none she adored more than her two nephews, Montgomery and Joseph, and her niece, Isabelle Jane. Heather loved her friends, art, sushi and visiting Hawaii with her family. But some of her best memories were spending long days on the shore of St. George Island with the friends and family who have always loved to gather there at the beach house. She will be remembered by everyone who knew her as a loving, gentle soul who was generous and sweet.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Wood Montgomery, Jr. (Mimi), Kauai, Hawaii; sister, Christa Fann (Elliott), Valdosta; nephews and niece, Montgomery Fann, Isabelle Jane Fann and Joseph Fann, all of Valdosta; her aunts and uncles, Gail Bryan, Thomasville, Kay and John Ulmer, Conyers, Gail and Joel Ulmer, Whigham, Gail Maxwell, Waycross, and Ellen Montgomery, Flowery Branch; and many cousins who loved her dearly throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Christine and Joe Ulmer and Belle and Alvan Montgomery; her aunt, JoAnn Bridges; and uncle, Steve Montgomery.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 22, at First United Methodist Church in Cairo. The Revs. Chris Brooks and Christy Bandy will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Hester, Clay Ulmer, Ralph Jones, Jr., Tad David, Parrish David, Drew David, Donnie Hand, Trent Ellis and Stan Ellis.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Heather's name to the First United Methodist Church, 318 South Broad Street, Cairo, GA 39828; or to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, 795 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 to help families of children in need.
Guests may sign the online register at www.clarkfuneral.com.
Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, is in charge of arrangements.
Heather was born on August 16, 1979, in Thomasville, the daughter of Jane and Wood Montgomery, Sr. of Braselton. She grew up in Cairo surrounded by her family and a host of friends whom she charmed from a young age with her curly hair and constant laugh. "Heather Feather," as she was affectionately called by almost everyone who knew her, never met a stranger and could make practically anyone smile. When she was 14, her family relocated to Braselton. Heather was always creative, and during her teenage years she really began to develop her artistic ability. She loved to draw and could often be found sketching pictures of whatever was around her. She graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 1998, where she was a cheerleader. She attended Valdosta State University and The Atlanta Art Institute after high school.
Heather was christened and confirmed at First United Methodist Church in Cairo and attended Blackshear Baptist Church in Oakwood as a teenager and an adult. She had the opportunity to travel to Israel with her family and some friends from the church and was baptized in the Jordan River. This was a significant experience for Heather, and her Christian faith was consistently central to her life.
She always had a way with children, probably due to her fun, adventurous personality, but there were none she adored more than her two nephews, Montgomery and Joseph, and her niece, Isabelle Jane. Heather loved her friends, art, sushi and visiting Hawaii with her family. But some of her best memories were spending long days on the shore of St. George Island with the friends and family who have always loved to gather there at the beach house. She will be remembered by everyone who knew her as a loving, gentle soul who was generous and sweet.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Wood Montgomery, Jr. (Mimi), Kauai, Hawaii; sister, Christa Fann (Elliott), Valdosta; nephews and niece, Montgomery Fann, Isabelle Jane Fann and Joseph Fann, all of Valdosta; her aunts and uncles, Gail Bryan, Thomasville, Kay and John Ulmer, Conyers, Gail and Joel Ulmer, Whigham, Gail Maxwell, Waycross, and Ellen Montgomery, Flowery Branch; and many cousins who loved her dearly throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Christine and Joe Ulmer and Belle and Alvan Montgomery; her aunt, JoAnn Bridges; and uncle, Steve Montgomery.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 22, at First United Methodist Church in Cairo. The Revs. Chris Brooks and Christy Bandy will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Hester, Clay Ulmer, Ralph Jones, Jr., Tad David, Parrish David, Drew David, Donnie Hand, Trent Ellis and Stan Ellis.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Heather's name to the First United Methodist Church, 318 South Broad Street, Cairo, GA 39828; or to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, 795 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 to help families of children in need.
Guests may sign the online register at www.clarkfuneral.com.
Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, is in charge of arrangements.
Vicki Osteen (10-27-18)
COMER - Vicki Lynn Osteen, 57, passed away peacefully at her residence in Comer on Saturday, October 27, 2018.
Born on March 15, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Osteen, Sr., and Venita Landers.
Survivors in addition to her mother include two sons, Gabriel and Jeremiah Means; brother, Thomas Eugene Osteen, Jr.; and sister, Shanda Clements.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the family cemetery in Douglas, Ga. The family wishes to thank their friends for all their food and prayers.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Born on March 15, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Osteen, Sr., and Venita Landers.
Survivors in addition to her mother include two sons, Gabriel and Jeremiah Means; brother, Thomas Eugene Osteen, Jr.; and sister, Shanda Clements.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the family cemetery in Douglas, Ga. The family wishes to thank their friends for all their food and prayers.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Lucille Dove (10-27-18)
DANIELSVILLE - Lucille Fowler Dove, 87, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2018, at the Bountiful Hills Assisted Living in Commerce.
Mrs. Dove was born in Danielsville on December 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Ezra Fowler and Livy Berryman Fowler. She was a seamstress having worked for Oxford Manufacturing and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Dove; and brothers, Albert Lee Fowler and Winfred Fowler.
Survivors include her sisters, Evette Cleveland and Eunice Chastain, both of Danielsville; brothers, Lendon Fowler, Ila, Ray Fowler, Athens, George Fowler, Ila, and David Fowler, Canon.
Funeral services will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 29, with the Rev. Tommy Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery in Danielsville. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until funeral hour on Monday afternoon. The family is at their respective homes.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Dove was born in Danielsville on December 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Ezra Fowler and Livy Berryman Fowler. She was a seamstress having worked for Oxford Manufacturing and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Dove; and brothers, Albert Lee Fowler and Winfred Fowler.
Survivors include her sisters, Evette Cleveland and Eunice Chastain, both of Danielsville; brothers, Lendon Fowler, Ila, Ray Fowler, Athens, George Fowler, Ila, and David Fowler, Canon.
Funeral services will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 29, with the Rev. Tommy Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery in Danielsville. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until funeral hour on Monday afternoon. The family is at their respective homes.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Hilton Purvis Sr. (10-25-18)
CARLTON - Hilton Bennett Purvis Sr., 70, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Hilton was born in Worth County, the son of the late Zollie and Flora Marchant Purvis. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Donald Purvis; and sister, Patricia Wheless.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Purvis; children, Hilton "Bo" Purvis Jr. (Mary), and Jimmy Purvis (Stephanie); siblings, Ronald Purvis, Carlton Purvis, and Latrelle Cyree; grandchildren, Taylor Thomas (Matt), Madison Walker (Braxton), Hannah Manculich (Tyler), and Owen Purvis; and great-grandson, Gatlin Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, at Lord and Stephens, East Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Hilton was born in Worth County, the son of the late Zollie and Flora Marchant Purvis. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Donald Purvis; and sister, Patricia Wheless.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Purvis; children, Hilton "Bo" Purvis Jr. (Mary), and Jimmy Purvis (Stephanie); siblings, Ronald Purvis, Carlton Purvis, and Latrelle Cyree; grandchildren, Taylor Thomas (Matt), Madison Walker (Braxton), Hannah Manculich (Tyler), and Owen Purvis; and great-grandson, Gatlin Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, at Lord and Stephens, East Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Calvin Cosson (10-25-18)
COMER - Calvin Cosson, 63, passed away Thursday October 25, 2018, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Cosson was born September 10, 1955, in Defuniak Springs, Fla., the son of the late Douglass and Evelyn Rhodes Cosson. He was the owner and operator of CMJ Transport. He was a very active member of Riverside Baptist Church where he enjoyed working with the Riverkids Youth Kitchen Team. Mr. Cosson was also a member of the Madison County Band Pit Crew.
Survivors include his wife, Meashell Cosson, Comer; son, James Davin Barnes; daughter, JoHannah Lilli Barnes, both of Comer; stepsons and wives, Mark and Darcy Hicks, Cumming, and Matthew and Becca Hicks, Cornelia; brothers, Darrie Cosson, Tracy (Stephanie) Cosson, all of Florida; sisters, Linda Martin, Lillie Miller, Mary Champion, all of Florida, Mavelene (Gralyn) Adkinson, Florida, Glenda (Travis) Rushing, Florida, Christine Pierce, Florida, and Lisa Hunter, Alabama; two grandchildren, Barrett Hicks and Allison Hicks; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, at the Riverside Baptist Church in Colbert with the Rev. Joe Wood officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 65 Sorrow Patterson Road, Colbert, Georgia 30628.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Mr. Cosson was born September 10, 1955, in Defuniak Springs, Fla., the son of the late Douglass and Evelyn Rhodes Cosson. He was the owner and operator of CMJ Transport. He was a very active member of Riverside Baptist Church where he enjoyed working with the Riverkids Youth Kitchen Team. Mr. Cosson was also a member of the Madison County Band Pit Crew.
Survivors include his wife, Meashell Cosson, Comer; son, James Davin Barnes; daughter, JoHannah Lilli Barnes, both of Comer; stepsons and wives, Mark and Darcy Hicks, Cumming, and Matthew and Becca Hicks, Cornelia; brothers, Darrie Cosson, Tracy (Stephanie) Cosson, all of Florida; sisters, Linda Martin, Lillie Miller, Mary Champion, all of Florida, Mavelene (Gralyn) Adkinson, Florida, Glenda (Travis) Rushing, Florida, Christine Pierce, Florida, and Lisa Hunter, Alabama; two grandchildren, Barrett Hicks and Allison Hicks; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, at the Riverside Baptist Church in Colbert with the Rev. Joe Wood officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, 65 Sorrow Patterson Road, Colbert, Georgia 30628.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Judy Smith (10-27-18)
JEFFERSON - Judy Beatty Smith, 68, entered into rest Saturday, October 27, 2018.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of John Beatty of Gainesville and the late Ann Reynolds Beatty. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Jackson County Baptist Church, was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she obtained her Masters Degree and also a graduate of the University of Alabama where she obtained her Education Specialist Degree. Mrs. Smith enjoyed a successful career spanning 22 years with the Jackson County School System.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Freddie Smith, Jefferson; daughter, Becky Cook and her husband Chuck, Jefferson; step-daughter, Wendy Smith, Jefferson; three grandchildren, Kallon, Mallory, and Mattox Cook; sister, Pat Conner and her husband Gene, Jonesboro; brother, John Beatty Jr. and his wife Edith, Belmont; sister, Bobbi Nabors and her husband Mike, Jefferson; sister, Connie Carithers and her husband Mike, Winder; and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Lawson officiating. The burial will follow in Evans Memory Gardens with Lance Pass, Alan Steele, Josh Nabors, Danny Rabon, Kyle Beatty and Kip Beatty honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 29, at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to University Cancer and Blood Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road #700, Athens, Georgia 30607.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of John Beatty of Gainesville and the late Ann Reynolds Beatty. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Jackson County Baptist Church, was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she obtained her Masters Degree and also a graduate of the University of Alabama where she obtained her Education Specialist Degree. Mrs. Smith enjoyed a successful career spanning 22 years with the Jackson County School System.
Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Freddie Smith, Jefferson; daughter, Becky Cook and her husband Chuck, Jefferson; step-daughter, Wendy Smith, Jefferson; three grandchildren, Kallon, Mallory, and Mattox Cook; sister, Pat Conner and her husband Gene, Jonesboro; brother, John Beatty Jr. and his wife Edith, Belmont; sister, Bobbi Nabors and her husband Mike, Jefferson; sister, Connie Carithers and her husband Mike, Winder; and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Lawson officiating. The burial will follow in Evans Memory Gardens with Lance Pass, Alan Steele, Josh Nabors, Danny Rabon, Kyle Beatty and Kip Beatty honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 29, at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to University Cancer and Blood Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road #700, Athens, Georgia 30607.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
'Nana' Bird (10-15-18)
BRASELTON - Sandra "Nana" J. Bird, 77, formerly of Griffin, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018.
She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Fenner and husband Jeff, Braselton, Denise Johnson, Monroe, and Tina Baker, Braselton; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Doug Weathers.
A homecoming service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, at Church of God of Prophecy of Braselton, 137 Ednaville Rd., Braselton, GA 30517. Pastor Danny Peek will be officiating.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Fenner and husband Jeff, Braselton, Denise Johnson, Monroe, and Tina Baker, Braselton; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Doug Weathers.
A homecoming service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, at Church of God of Prophecy of Braselton, 137 Ednaville Rd., Braselton, GA 30517. Pastor Danny Peek will be officiating.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Steven Mason (10-19-18)
WINDER - Steven Paul Mason, 32, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.
He was a member of 12 Stone Church.
Survivors include his father, Dennis Mason and step-mother, Cathy Mason; mother, Debra Mason; sister, Stacy Mason Barclay, Mo.; step-brother, Mike Meehan, Winder; step-sister, Michelle Meehan, Woodstock; niece, Lily Mason; aunt, Caroline Payne; and grandmother, Margare Mason.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Lawson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Lawson Funeral Home. Pastor John Meyne will be officiating.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
He was a member of 12 Stone Church.
Survivors include his father, Dennis Mason and step-mother, Cathy Mason; mother, Debra Mason; sister, Stacy Mason Barclay, Mo.; step-brother, Mike Meehan, Winder; step-sister, Michelle Meehan, Woodstock; niece, Lily Mason; aunt, Caroline Payne; and grandmother, Margare Mason.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Lawson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Lawson Funeral Home. Pastor John Meyne will be officiating.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Deborah Anderson Blanton (10-24-18)
SPARTANBURG. S.C. - Deborah Mae Anderson Blanton, 65, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Born December 29, 1952, in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Otis Charles "O. C." Anderson and Jodie Mae McDaniel Anderson.
A 2010 graduate of Converse College, Mrs. Blanton received her BA Degree and was employed with Spartanburg Christian Academy and formerly employed with Boiling Springs Elementary School. She was active with her home church and was a local missionary.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Michael Loran Blanton; children, Jarad Blanton (Maggie), Athens, Justin Blanton (Amy), South Carolina, and Jody Blanton (Jordan), Southeast Asia; and three grandchildren, Cadence Grace Blanton, Shiloh Judah Blanton, and Eleanor Mae Blanton.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 28, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC, by her sons. Visitation will be until 4 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to IMB-International Mission Board, PO Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0767 or online at www.imb.org.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
J.F. Floyd Mortuary, North Church Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born December 29, 1952, in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Otis Charles "O. C." Anderson and Jodie Mae McDaniel Anderson.
A 2010 graduate of Converse College, Mrs. Blanton received her BA Degree and was employed with Spartanburg Christian Academy and formerly employed with Boiling Springs Elementary School. She was active with her home church and was a local missionary.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Michael Loran Blanton; children, Jarad Blanton (Maggie), Athens, Justin Blanton (Amy), South Carolina, and Jody Blanton (Jordan), Southeast Asia; and three grandchildren, Cadence Grace Blanton, Shiloh Judah Blanton, and Eleanor Mae Blanton.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 28, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC, by her sons. Visitation will be until 4 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to IMB-International Mission Board, PO Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0767 or online at www.imb.org.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
J.F. Floyd Mortuary, North Church Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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