DEMOREST - William Douglas "Doug" Barnett, 88, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, following a sudden illness.
He was born in Jefferson, on April 30, 1923, the son of the late Herman Elmer and Ellie Amanda Eckles Barnett. Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Theresa Hendrickson Barnett. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran, having served in the 329th Airdrome Squadron, 3rd Combat Cargo during WWII. He was a member of the famed "Flying Tigers." Mr. Barnett was a teacher and coach for several years at Demorest High School before beginning his career in personal finance. He was a co-owner of Citizens Finance in Cornelia and later served as a Correctional Officer at Lee Arrendale State Prison. Mr. Barnett was very active in his community in which he had served as a board member for the Demorest Elementary School, was Past-President of the Cornelia Chamber of Commerce, the Cornelia Kiwanis Club, and the South Habersham High School Touchdown Club. He was a member of the Bethany Methodist Church in Jefferson, and attended the Demorest Baptist Church. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Cornelia Lodge # 92 F & A.M. and had just received his 60 year apron.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Marcus Tench, Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Betty Barnett, Moore County, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Cindy Barnett, Lynn, N.C.; brother-in-law and wife, Charles and Ann Hendrickson, Gainesville; grandchildren, Jenny Jones, Mark Barnett, Sandy Wright, Allison Tench Becker, Austin Tench; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 06, from the Whitfield Funeral Home North Chapel - Demorest, with Tom Mewborn officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post # 7720, the American Legion Post # 84, the Rabun County D.A.V. Chapter # 15, and the Georgia National Guard. Masonic graveside rites will be provided by the Cornelia Lodge # 92 F & A.M.
The family will receive friends at the North Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Ruth Smith (2-3-12)
JEFFERSON - Ruth Trammell Smith, 83, died Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hill Haven Nursing Home.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mattie Dowdy Trammell. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Smith, Jr.; sons, Charles and Earl Smith; brothers, Joe and Edd Trammell; and granddaughter, Sandra Corpus.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Lou Sims, Greensboro, and Elise Corpus, Jefferson; sons, Willard Smith, Evans, Leonard Smith, Jefferson, Tony Smith, Danielsville, and Jimmy Smith, Augusta; a sister, Vivian Howington, Jefferson; grandchildren, Katherine Rintoul, Robert Corpus, Chris Smith, Tim Smith, Brandon Smith and Amber Smith; and great-grandchildren, Triston Webb and Colton Smith.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, February 5 at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 to 3:30 Sunday.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Floyd and Mattie Dowdy Trammell. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Smith, Jr.; sons, Charles and Earl Smith; brothers, Joe and Edd Trammell; and granddaughter, Sandra Corpus.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Lou Sims, Greensboro, and Elise Corpus, Jefferson; sons, Willard Smith, Evans, Leonard Smith, Jefferson, Tony Smith, Danielsville, and Jimmy Smith, Augusta; a sister, Vivian Howington, Jefferson; grandchildren, Katherine Rintoul, Robert Corpus, Chris Smith, Tim Smith, Brandon Smith and Amber Smith; and great-grandchildren, Triston Webb and Colton Smith.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, February 5 at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 to 3:30 Sunday.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Crane (2-3-12)
MAYSVILLE - Grace Cotton Crane, 84, died Friday, February 3, 2012 at her residence.
Mrs. Crane was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Cotton. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Crane was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Crane; son, Philip Crane; brothers, Butch Cotton, Jerry Cotton, and Bob Cotton; and sisters, Pat Crane and Sara Webb.
Survivors include daughters, Nancy Williams (Larry), Maysville, Cathy Dubnik (Tony), Talmo, Joyce Cantrell (James), Gainesville, and Lisa Sims (Danny), Lula; grandchildren, Jeremy Williams (fiancée, Baxley Dolphus), Jonathan Williams, Cecilia James (Jason), Jackie Hall (Tom), Jeff Cantrell (Angie), Matthew Dubnik (Katie), Kayla Sims, Corey Sims (Ashley); sisters, Jo Wilbanks (Doug), Homer, and Judy Wilson (Raymond), Commerce; brothers, Charles Cotton (Joann), Nicholson and Bill Cotton (Willa), Marietta; sisters-in-law, Faye Cotton, Commerce, Wilma Holden, Marietta, and Nell Cagle, Maysville; and great-grandchildren, David Tyler, Jacob and Emma Williams, Jensen Hall, Parker and Jerrah Cantrell, Luke and Mallory James, James Dubnik and Hunter Sims.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, February 6, at Grove Level Baptist Church Chantry with the Revs. Tim House and Jeff Appling officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, February 5, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Crane was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Cotton. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Crane was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Crane; son, Philip Crane; brothers, Butch Cotton, Jerry Cotton, and Bob Cotton; and sisters, Pat Crane and Sara Webb.
Survivors include daughters, Nancy Williams (Larry), Maysville, Cathy Dubnik (Tony), Talmo, Joyce Cantrell (James), Gainesville, and Lisa Sims (Danny), Lula; grandchildren, Jeremy Williams (fiancée, Baxley Dolphus), Jonathan Williams, Cecilia James (Jason), Jackie Hall (Tom), Jeff Cantrell (Angie), Matthew Dubnik (Katie), Kayla Sims, Corey Sims (Ashley); sisters, Jo Wilbanks (Doug), Homer, and Judy Wilson (Raymond), Commerce; brothers, Charles Cotton (Joann), Nicholson and Bill Cotton (Willa), Marietta; sisters-in-law, Faye Cotton, Commerce, Wilma Holden, Marietta, and Nell Cagle, Maysville; and great-grandchildren, David Tyler, Jacob and Emma Williams, Jensen Hall, Parker and Jerrah Cantrell, Luke and Mallory James, James Dubnik and Hunter Sims.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, February 6, at Grove Level Baptist Church Chantry with the Revs. Tim House and Jeff Appling officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, February 5, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: ‘Hal’ Brady (2-4-12)
CLERMONT - Howell "Hal" Corbin Brady, 86, died Saturday February 4, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born November 25, 1925 in Jefferson, the son of the late John and Pauline Crumley Brady. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a retired Machinist with Milliken. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. Mr. Brady is preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Grace Dyer; and brother, Richard Jewett Brady Sr.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Wilma Nell Brady, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. Brown and Rick Parham, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Lisa Brady, Gainesville, and John and Alesha Brady, Clermont; daughter-in-law, Judy White Brady; grandchildren, Vickie B. and Mark Rundbaken, Dacula, Keith and Rhonda Brady, Cleveland, Kimberly B. Chapman, Talmo, Jaret Brady, Gainesville, Maggie Barron, Gainesville, Melissa B. and Jeff Owen, Gainesville, Chris and Jennifer Brady, Dawsonville, Robin and Brooke Brady, Chestnut Mountain; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 6, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Kevin Woody, Bill Lawson, and James McNeal officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born November 25, 1925 in Jefferson, the son of the late John and Pauline Crumley Brady. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a retired Machinist with Milliken. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. Mr. Brady is preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Grace Dyer; and brother, Richard Jewett Brady Sr.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Wilma Nell Brady, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. Brown and Rick Parham, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Lisa Brady, Gainesville, and John and Alesha Brady, Clermont; daughter-in-law, Judy White Brady; grandchildren, Vickie B. and Mark Rundbaken, Dacula, Keith and Rhonda Brady, Cleveland, Kimberly B. Chapman, Talmo, Jaret Brady, Gainesville, Maggie Barron, Gainesville, Melissa B. and Jeff Owen, Gainesville, Chris and Jennifer Brady, Dawsonville, Robin and Brooke Brady, Chestnut Mountain; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 6, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Kevin Woody, Bill Lawson, and James McNeal officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Jerry Harrell (2-1-12)
ATHENS - Jerry Eugene Harrell, 76, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mr. Harrell was the son of the late D.W. Harrell and Ruby Nell Cook Harrell and was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Daniel Harrell and sister, Elizabeth Ruth Ashcraft. He had worked for Gulf State Paper Company in Tuscaloosa and retired from Reliance Electric in Athens. Mr. Harrell was also a member of Alberta Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wheelis Harrell of Athens; son, Russell Lee Harrell of Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Justin Harrell, Ben Harrell, Parker Harrell, Chelsea Harrell, Clara Harrell, and Nick Harrell; and great-granddaughter, Abby Harrell.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at Evergreen Memorial Park with Clint Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m., prior to the service at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Odyssey Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd., Suite G, Athens, GA 30605.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mr. Harrell was the son of the late D.W. Harrell and Ruby Nell Cook Harrell and was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Daniel Harrell and sister, Elizabeth Ruth Ashcraft. He had worked for Gulf State Paper Company in Tuscaloosa and retired from Reliance Electric in Athens. Mr. Harrell was also a member of Alberta Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wheelis Harrell of Athens; son, Russell Lee Harrell of Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Justin Harrell, Ben Harrell, Parker Harrell, Chelsea Harrell, Clara Harrell, and Nick Harrell; and great-granddaughter, Abby Harrell.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at Evergreen Memorial Park with Clint Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m., prior to the service at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Odyssey Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd., Suite G, Athens, GA 30605.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Edna Nell Johnson
COMMERCE – Edna Nell Tucker Johnson, 89, has died.
She was the daughter of the late James R. and Eula Westbrook Tucker. She was retired from Sears. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Johnson Sr.
Survivors include a son, Robert E. Johnson Jr., Gainesville; daughter, Cheryl Johnson Davis, Blue Ridge; sisters, Eloise Tucker, and Sybil (Carl) Simpkins, all of Commerce; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 3, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday morning from 10 until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late James R. and Eula Westbrook Tucker. She was retired from Sears. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Johnson Sr.
Survivors include a son, Robert E. Johnson Jr., Gainesville; daughter, Cheryl Johnson Davis, Blue Ridge; sisters, Eloise Tucker, and Sybil (Carl) Simpkins, all of Commerce; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 3, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday morning from 10 until the funeral hour.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Luke Fyffe (1-29-12)
MAYSVILLE - Luke Langford Fyffe, 14, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Fulton County, the son of William Fyffe of Commerce and Lynn Langford of Maysville. He was a student at East Jackson Middle School. Luke was on the East Jackson High School junior varsity soccer team, East Jackson Middle School football team and band. Luke is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Faith Fyffe, Jr.; and grandmother, Patricia Pittman Langford.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Storey Fyffe, Commerce; grandfather, Richard Langford, Maysville; aunts, Ann Hopkins (Ron), Maysville, Cindy Steinbrecher (Daniel), Braselton, and Jill Daniel (Scott), Fayetteville; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Luke's grandparents.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Fulton County, the son of William Fyffe of Commerce and Lynn Langford of Maysville. He was a student at East Jackson Middle School. Luke was on the East Jackson High School junior varsity soccer team, East Jackson Middle School football team and band. Luke is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Faith Fyffe, Jr.; and grandmother, Patricia Pittman Langford.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Storey Fyffe, Commerce; grandfather, Richard Langford, Maysville; aunts, Ann Hopkins (Ron), Maysville, Cindy Steinbrecher (Daniel), Braselton, and Jill Daniel (Scott), Fayetteville; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Luke's grandparents.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack H. Blair (1-27-12)
GAINESVILLE - Jack Harold Blair, 79, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Embracing Hospice, Cumming.
Born in Fayetteville, Georgia, he was the son of Jesse Eugene Blair and Ethel Morrow Blair. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He lived most of his adult life in the Alpharetta area and was retired at the time of his death.
Mr. Blair was an avid sports fan and closely followed racing, college football and many other sports. He also enjoyed travel and had visited all 50 states over the years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Myrna Hockersmith Blair, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Blair Stooksbury and Tom Stooksbury; and granddaughter, Anna J. Stooksbury, Roswell; daughter and son-in-law, Denise Blair Buffington and Mike Buffington; and grandsons, Blair M. Buffington and Clark T. Buffington, Jefferson.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Embracing Hospice Foundation, 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Suite D580, Atlanta, GA would be appreciated.
Born in Fayetteville, Georgia, he was the son of Jesse Eugene Blair and Ethel Morrow Blair. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He lived most of his adult life in the Alpharetta area and was retired at the time of his death.
Mr. Blair was an avid sports fan and closely followed racing, college football and many other sports. He also enjoyed travel and had visited all 50 states over the years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Myrna Hockersmith Blair, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Blair Stooksbury and Tom Stooksbury; and granddaughter, Anna J. Stooksbury, Roswell; daughter and son-in-law, Denise Blair Buffington and Mike Buffington; and grandsons, Blair M. Buffington and Clark T. Buffington, Jefferson.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Embracing Hospice Foundation, 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Suite D580, Atlanta, GA would be appreciated.
Francine Farmer (1-15-12)
ATHENS – Francine Wardlaw Farmer, 95, died Sunday, January 15, 2012.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Eula Porterfield Wardlaw. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Nicholson. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. “Ed” Farmer.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Sue Farmer and Jerry and Louise Farmer, all of Athens; four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 19, from New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Eula Porterfield Wardlaw. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Nicholson. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. “Ed” Farmer.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Sue Farmer and Jerry and Louise Farmer, all of Athens; four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 19, from New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Harris (1-28-12)
GAINESVILLE - Michael Paul Harris, 32, died Saturday, January 28, 2012.
He was born in Huntington, W. Va., the son of Tammy and stepfather Leon Moses of Gainesville, and father and stepmother, Paul and Brenda Harris of Rockmart. He was an operator in industrial construction.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sisters, Michelle Free, Maysville, and Paula Harris, Rockmart; a stepbrother, Tripp Moses, Pooler; grandparents, Madeline and Delaney Wellman, Midkiff, W. Va., and Glenna Harris, Huntington, W. Va.; and a niece and nephew, Taylor and Kyle Freeman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Scott Lance and Terry Page officiating. The burial will follow in the Revival Baptist Church Cemetery with Steven Lovejoy, Jason Lovejoy, Brandon Lovejoy, Billy Freeman, Roger Messinger and Mark Harris honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Huntington, W. Va., the son of Tammy and stepfather Leon Moses of Gainesville, and father and stepmother, Paul and Brenda Harris of Rockmart. He was an operator in industrial construction.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sisters, Michelle Free, Maysville, and Paula Harris, Rockmart; a stepbrother, Tripp Moses, Pooler; grandparents, Madeline and Delaney Wellman, Midkiff, W. Va., and Glenna Harris, Huntington, W. Va.; and a niece and nephew, Taylor and Kyle Freeman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Scott Lance and Terry Page officiating. The burial will follow in the Revival Baptist Church Cemetery with Steven Lovejoy, Jason Lovejoy, Brandon Lovejoy, Billy Freeman, Roger Messinger and Mark Harris honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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