Debra Ann Oliver, 50, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
She was born in Roanoke County, Va., was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was employed as a manager with Kroger.
Survivors include her husband, John T. Oliver; sons, Christopher Jennings Clark and Edward Lawson Clark.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial was in the Gillsville Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
James Brooks
James Stewart Brooks Sr., 55, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
He was born in Franklin County, the son of James K. Brooks and stepmother, Mary Brooks, of Commerce.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Barbara Ann Stowe Brooks, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, James Stewart Jr. and Carolyn Brooks, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Adrian and Brett Johns, Athens; brothers, Stanley Brooks and Curtis Brooks, both of Royston; and granddaughter, Katie Brooks, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. The body will be cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 2, at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence, 1036 Smallwood Dr. in Commerce.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Franklin County, the son of James K. Brooks and stepmother, Mary Brooks, of Commerce.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Barbara Ann Stowe Brooks, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, James Stewart Jr. and Carolyn Brooks, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Adrian and Brett Johns, Athens; brothers, Stanley Brooks and Curtis Brooks, both of Royston; and granddaughter, Katie Brooks, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. The body will be cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 2, at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence, 1036 Smallwood Dr. in Commerce.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Bryan
William Thomas “Bill” Bryan III, 77, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
He was born on September 19, 1930, in Clarke County, the son of the late William Thomas Bryan II and Frances Woodward Bryan and was retired from Texaco Oil Company, where he worked in accounting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a member of the Baraca Sunday School Class, and past president of the Senior Adult Group, and recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award from the Lions Club International. He was past president and Tail Twister of the Jefferson Lions Club, Zone and Region Chairman of Lion Clubs International, and a little league baseball coach for 25 years. He was preceded in death by sons, Michael and Chip Bryan. Mr. Bryan was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Adams Bryan, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Jarrett “Jay” and Roxann Bryan, Westminister, S.C., William Thomas “Bo” Bryan IV and Tara Bryan, Acworth, Robert and Ellen Edwards, Fayetteville, Richard and Carol Edwards, McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Brent McNair, Jonesboro, Rebecca and Sandy Gibbs, Winder; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 1 p.m., in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Cary Hilliard and the Rev. Richard Dickson officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 4, at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class and Jefferson Lions Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please made memorials to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on September 19, 1930, in Clarke County, the son of the late William Thomas Bryan II and Frances Woodward Bryan and was retired from Texaco Oil Company, where he worked in accounting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a member of the Baraca Sunday School Class, and past president of the Senior Adult Group, and recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award from the Lions Club International. He was past president and Tail Twister of the Jefferson Lions Club, Zone and Region Chairman of Lion Clubs International, and a little league baseball coach for 25 years. He was preceded in death by sons, Michael and Chip Bryan. Mr. Bryan was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Adams Bryan, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Jarrett “Jay” and Roxann Bryan, Westminister, S.C., William Thomas “Bo” Bryan IV and Tara Bryan, Acworth, Robert and Ellen Edwards, Fayetteville, Richard and Carol Edwards, McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Brent McNair, Jonesboro, Rebecca and Sandy Gibbs, Winder; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 1 p.m., in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Cary Hilliard and the Rev. Richard Dickson officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 4, at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class and Jefferson Lions Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please made memorials to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Tyandria Gillespie
Tyandria R. Gillespie, 19, of Commerce, died Sunday, June 29, 2008.
She was the daughter of Tonjia and Corey Gillespie.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include siblings, Corvin and Terin Gillespie, Jaden and Taylor Craig; grandparents; aunts, uncles; cousins; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 2 p.m., at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Gardenview Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Tonjia and Corey Gillespie.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include siblings, Corvin and Terin Gillespie, Jaden and Taylor Craig; grandparents; aunts, uncles; cousins; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 2 p.m., at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Gardenview Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Melzie Aaron
Melzie S. Aaron, 71, of Jefferson, died Monday, June 30, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Earnest “Pete” and Floella Gee Self. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Aaron was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Boone; second husband, Skeets Aaron; and a son, Bobby Veal.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Harold Beck, Pendergrass, Debbie and Larry Wilson and Lynn and Jimmy McCollugh, all of Jefferson, Dianna and Wayne Painter, Dahlonega, Patsy Ferguson, Braselton, and Skeeter Byrd, Monroe; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Cindy Boone, Jefferson, Wayne and Flora Aaron, Winterville, and Danny and Vickie Boone, Commerce; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Robin Self and Ruth Self, Winder; special friend, Joyce and Randy Jones, Jefferson; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bo Robinson and Robin Self officiating. Burial will be in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 1, from 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 Lee Earnest “Pete” and Floella Gee Self. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Aaron was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Boone; second husband, Skeets Aaron; and a son, Bobby Veal.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Harold Beck, Pendergrass, Debbie and Larry Wilson and Lynn and Jimmy McCollugh, all of Jefferson, Dianna and Wayne Painter, Dahlonega, Patsy Ferguson, Braselton, and Skeeter Byrd, Monroe; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Cindy Boone, Jefferson, Wayne and Flora Aaron, Winterville, and Danny and Vickie Boone, Commerce; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Robin Self and Ruth Self, Winder; special friend, Joyce and Randy Jones, Jefferson; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bo Robinson and Robin Self officiating. Burial will be in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
James Roberts
James Pinkney Roberts, 91, of Hoschton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy and Lillie Pirkle Roberts. He was a field representative with the Agricultural Soil Conservation Service, was a member of the Rockwell Lodge #191 for over 50 years, and the Hoschton United Methodist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Lee Reid Roberts.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Luella Ledford, Jasper, Kenneth and Karen Ledford, Toccoa, and Joe and Sherry Ledford, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, LaJuana and Gary Duck, Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and spouses, Linda and David Sloyer, Gainesville, Annie and Ronald Dickson, Monroe, La.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Louis Ortiz officiating. Burial was in the Hoschton City Cemetery. Members of the Rockwell Lodge were pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Ledford Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jasper United Methodist Church, 85 W. Church St., Jasper, Ga. 30143.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy and Lillie Pirkle Roberts. He was a field representative with the Agricultural Soil Conservation Service, was a member of the Rockwell Lodge #191 for over 50 years, and the Hoschton United Methodist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Lee Reid Roberts.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Luella Ledford, Jasper, Kenneth and Karen Ledford, Toccoa, and Joe and Sherry Ledford, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, LaJuana and Gary Duck, Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and spouses, Linda and David Sloyer, Gainesville, Annie and Ronald Dickson, Monroe, La.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Louis Ortiz officiating. Burial was in the Hoschton City Cemetery. Members of the Rockwell Lodge were pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Ledford Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jasper United Methodist Church, 85 W. Church St., Jasper, Ga. 30143.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Terry Roberts
Terry Lynn Roberts, 57, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
Born on September 5, 1950, in Lucas County, Iowa, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Twila Neal Roberts. He was employed with MCI as a fiber optics installer. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by brothers, Gary, Larry, Jimmie and Donald Roberts; and sisters, Joyce Pfrimmer and Patricia “Patty” West.
Survivors include sons, John Roberts and Larry Roberts, both of Iowa; daughter, Nikki Roberts, Rock Falls, Ill.; a brother, Jerry Roberts, Bettendorf, Iowa; sisters, Sherri Cupit, Jefferson, Linda Isom, Killeen, Texas, Barbara Cain, Republic, Mo., Beverly Thompson, Wedowee, Ala.; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abby Hospice, 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Ga. 30025.
Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 5, 1950, in Lucas County, Iowa, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Twila Neal Roberts. He was employed with MCI as a fiber optics installer. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by brothers, Gary, Larry, Jimmie and Donald Roberts; and sisters, Joyce Pfrimmer and Patricia “Patty” West.
Survivors include sons, John Roberts and Larry Roberts, both of Iowa; daughter, Nikki Roberts, Rock Falls, Ill.; a brother, Jerry Roberts, Bettendorf, Iowa; sisters, Sherri Cupit, Jefferson, Linda Isom, Killeen, Texas, Barbara Cain, Republic, Mo., Beverly Thompson, Wedowee, Ala.; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abby Hospice, 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Ga. 30025.
Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Betty Wilson
Betty Ruth Wilson, 77, of Commerce, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Peachtree Village.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Dillard and Agnes Ray Wilson and was retired from First Commerce Bank.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Judy Wilson, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Annie Bob and Gene McDuffie, Commerce; nieces and nephews, Tim and Tammy Wilson, Todd Wilson, Tommy and Stacey Wilson, Greg McDuffie and Agnes McDuffie.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, at 3 p.m., at Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Henry Webb and Bill Ford officiating. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Dillard and Agnes Ray Wilson and was retired from First Commerce Bank.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Judy Wilson, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Annie Bob and Gene McDuffie, Commerce; nieces and nephews, Tim and Tammy Wilson, Todd Wilson, Tommy and Stacey Wilson, Greg McDuffie and Agnes McDuffie.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, at 3 p.m., at Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Henry Webb and Bill Ford officiating. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Lou Aaron
Betty Lou Aaron, 56, of Commerce, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at her residence.
She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Elberta Hooten Denton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Missie Teet.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Aaron; daughters, Robbie Sims and Becky Austin, both of Toccoa, Jessica Wilder, Commerce; sons, Terry Lankford, Craig Lankford and Shawn Lankford, all of Commerce, James Smith, Habersham County, Ronnie Smith, Ila, Raymond Smith, Talmo; brothers, David Moats, Jonesboro, Donald Denton, Elberton, Tony Denton, Athens; sisters, Linda Casper, Colbert, Janie Bowles, Commerce; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Elberta Hooten Denton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Missie Teet.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Aaron; daughters, Robbie Sims and Becky Austin, both of Toccoa, Jessica Wilder, Commerce; sons, Terry Lankford, Craig Lankford and Shawn Lankford, all of Commerce, James Smith, Habersham County, Ronnie Smith, Ila, Raymond Smith, Talmo; brothers, David Moats, Jonesboro, Donald Denton, Elberton, Tony Denton, Athens; sisters, Linda Casper, Colbert, Janie Bowles, Commerce; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Tom’ Owensby
James Thomas “Tom” Owensby Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.
Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Lane Owensby, Bobby and Anne Owensby, all of Nicholson, Billy and Deborah Owensby, Colbert; brother, Bernice Owensby, Commerce; sister, Kate Lacey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and David Harbin officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Lane Owensby, Bobby and Anne Owensby, all of Nicholson, Billy and Deborah Owensby, Colbert; brother, Bernice Owensby, Commerce; sister, Kate Lacey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and David Harbin officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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