Michael Pennywitt Jr., infant son of Michael Pennywitt Sr. and Jaclyn Pennywitt died Friday, October 2, 2009.
Survivors in addition to his parents include grandparents, Tommy and Faith Schreckenstein, Rydal, and Rodney and Angela Pennywitt, Hoschton; great-grandparents, Jackie Storm, Carolina Shores, N.C., Bob and Pat Pennywitt, Summerset, Ky., and Doug and Madiline Thomason, Lawrenceville; uncle, Justin Schreckenstein and his family Paula, Eve, and Evyn, all of Braselton; uncle, Scott Pennywitt, Hoschton.
Private memorial services were held Friday, October 9, at the family’s home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Johnny Scroggs
ATHENS – Johnny Cletus Scroggs, 68, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Henry and Annie Mae Chitwood Scroggs. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include sons, Johnny Scroggs and Dennis Scroggs, both of Eastanollee; daughters, Theresa Campbell, Alto, and Deborah Martin, Toccoa; brothers, William Wylie, Commerce, Kenneth Wylie, Homer, and Lawton Scroggs, Nicholson; a sister, Kathleen Clark; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family of Johnny Cletus Scroggs will receive friends in his memory Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, at the funeral home. However, no formal funeral service will be conducted.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Henry and Annie Mae Chitwood Scroggs. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include sons, Johnny Scroggs and Dennis Scroggs, both of Eastanollee; daughters, Theresa Campbell, Alto, and Deborah Martin, Toccoa; brothers, William Wylie, Commerce, Kenneth Wylie, Homer, and Lawton Scroggs, Nicholson; a sister, Kathleen Clark; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family of Johnny Cletus Scroggs will receive friends in his memory Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, at the funeral home. However, no formal funeral service will be conducted.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Vickery
COMMERCE – James Harold Vickery, 83, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Murray County, he was the son of the late James C. and Mary Gordon Vickery. He was a retired textile worker and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Hershelene Seagraves Vickery, Commerce; daughters, Carol McNabb, Cathy Standridge, both of Commerce, Rhonda Stephenson, Jefferson; a son, Scott Vickery, Colbert; brother, John Vickery, Colbert; sister, Morea Ayers, Forest Park; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and James Lee officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Murray County, he was the son of the late James C. and Mary Gordon Vickery. He was a retired textile worker and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Hershelene Seagraves Vickery, Commerce; daughters, Carol McNabb, Cathy Standridge, both of Commerce, Rhonda Stephenson, Jefferson; a son, Scott Vickery, Colbert; brother, John Vickery, Colbert; sister, Morea Ayers, Forest Park; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and James Lee officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Clark
HOSCHTON – Jack Clark, 72, died Monday, October 12, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.B. and Rosa Maxwell Clark. He worked as a textile weaver with the Jefferson Mills, retiring after 27 years of service. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Rosyln Spain Clark, Hoschton; a daughter, Janna Sue Clark Palmer, Lula; grandchildren, Jackie Gail Palmer, Hoschton, and James Freeman Palmer, Lula; and a great-grandchild, Faith Palmer.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Worley, Alan Stephens, and Donald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Clark, Anthony Whelchel, Scott Davis, Jimmy Stowe, Justin Ballew, and Jimmy Chang. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Terry Escoe, Dave Hill, Bruce Cronic, and James Evans. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 14, from 2 until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.B. and Rosa Maxwell Clark. He worked as a textile weaver with the Jefferson Mills, retiring after 27 years of service. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Rosyln Spain Clark, Hoschton; a daughter, Janna Sue Clark Palmer, Lula; grandchildren, Jackie Gail Palmer, Hoschton, and James Freeman Palmer, Lula; and a great-grandchild, Faith Palmer.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Worley, Alan Stephens, and Donald Clark officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Clark, Anthony Whelchel, Scott Davis, Jimmy Stowe, Justin Ballew, and Jimmy Chang. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Terry Escoe, Dave Hill, Bruce Cronic, and James Evans. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 14, from 2 until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Catherleen Lester
JEFFERSON – Catherleen Lester, 82, died Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles McPhail
GRIFFIN – Charles Louis McPhail Jr., 61, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his residence.
Born on May 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late Charles Luis McPhail Sr. and Kathleen Alsena Rogers. He was a member of the Griffin First United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was retired from the Thomaston Upson School System after 38 years of teaching. He was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity and a long time member of the G.M.E.A. and P.A.G.E. where he was a district board member.
Survivors include his wife, Jan McPhail, Griffin; brother, Roy A. McPhail, Memphis, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Agnes Woodall, Thomaston; brother-in-law, Franklin M. Woodall Jr. and his wife, Angie, Dublin; and a sister-in-law, Jill Woodall, Thomaston.
A memorial concert celebration of life and achievements will be announced at a later time by the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Griffin First United Methodist Church Music Department, the Thomaston First United Methodist Church Music Department, and the Commerce First United Methodist Church Music Department, any animal charity of one’s choice, or the U.G.A. Music Programs in memory of Mr. McPhail.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late Charles Luis McPhail Sr. and Kathleen Alsena Rogers. He was a member of the Griffin First United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was retired from the Thomaston Upson School System after 38 years of teaching. He was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity and a long time member of the G.M.E.A. and P.A.G.E. where he was a district board member.
Survivors include his wife, Jan McPhail, Griffin; brother, Roy A. McPhail, Memphis, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Agnes Woodall, Thomaston; brother-in-law, Franklin M. Woodall Jr. and his wife, Angie, Dublin; and a sister-in-law, Jill Woodall, Thomaston.
A memorial concert celebration of life and achievements will be announced at a later time by the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Griffin First United Methodist Church Music Department, the Thomaston First United Methodist Church Music Department, and the Commerce First United Methodist Church Music Department, any animal charity of one’s choice, or the U.G.A. Music Programs in memory of Mr. McPhail.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Billy’ Pursley
ATHENS – William Douglas “Billy” Pursley Jr., 44, died Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Born on August 13, 1965, in Barrow County, he was the son of William Douglas Pursley Sr. of Jefferson and the late Evelyn Aikens McClain. He was a truck driver with Athens Auto Wrecking.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Jeanette Pursley, Athens; sons, Justin Pursley, Athens, Courtland Pursley, Elberton; sisters, Janet and Eugene Kimsey and Runelle and Barry Wilbanks, all of Jefferson; brothers, Alan and Evelyn Aikens and Dale and Kathy Aikens, all of Dacula, Timmy Pursley and Joe and Michelle Pursley, all of Jefferson, and Tommy and Nancy Pursley, Crawford; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road South, Suite 221, Atlanta, GA 30341.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 13, 1965, in Barrow County, he was the son of William Douglas Pursley Sr. of Jefferson and the late Evelyn Aikens McClain. He was a truck driver with Athens Auto Wrecking.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Jeanette Pursley, Athens; sons, Justin Pursley, Athens, Courtland Pursley, Elberton; sisters, Janet and Eugene Kimsey and Runelle and Barry Wilbanks, all of Jefferson; brothers, Alan and Evelyn Aikens and Dale and Kathy Aikens, all of Dacula, Timmy Pursley and Joe and Michelle Pursley, all of Jefferson, and Tommy and Nancy Pursley, Crawford; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road South, Suite 221, Atlanta, GA 30341.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilda Landrum
ATHENS – Wilda A. Landrum, 77, died Monday, October 12, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Maybell Watkins Crawford. Mrs. Landrum was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Landrum; and a daughter, Bobby Bentley.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Thomas, Watkinsville; son, Clayton Landrum, Jackson County; brother, Billy Crawford, Rutledge; grandchildren, Mike Thomas, Social Circle, Chris Thomas, Hull, Donald Bentley, Statham, William Bentley and Kim Ruark, both of Athens, Tabatha Kelley, Colquitt; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Burial will be in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Maybell Watkins Crawford. Mrs. Landrum was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Landrum; and a daughter, Bobby Bentley.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Thomas, Watkinsville; son, Clayton Landrum, Jackson County; brother, Billy Crawford, Rutledge; grandchildren, Mike Thomas, Social Circle, Chris Thomas, Hull, Donald Bentley, Statham, William Bentley and Kim Ruark, both of Athens, Tabatha Kelley, Colquitt; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Burial will be in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Lou Serpa
ATHENS – Annie Lou Serpa, 78, died Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Born in Greene County, she was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II, and owned and operated Aunt’s Monogramming. Mrs. Serpa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Serpa; a son, Robert R. Serpa Jr.; and sister, Catherine Dunn.
Survivors include daughters, Crystal Chapin, Athens, and Lynne Griffith, Commerce; sons, John Serpa, Alto, Christopher Serpa, Commerce; sisters, Margarette O’Neil, Union Point, Christine Harris, Arnoldsville, Shirley Harris, Florida; brothers, Lester Mize and Bill Mize, both of Woodville; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 17, from 9 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Greene County, she was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II, and owned and operated Aunt’s Monogramming. Mrs. Serpa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Serpa; a son, Robert R. Serpa Jr.; and sister, Catherine Dunn.
Survivors include daughters, Crystal Chapin, Athens, and Lynne Griffith, Commerce; sons, John Serpa, Alto, Christopher Serpa, Commerce; sisters, Margarette O’Neil, Union Point, Christine Harris, Arnoldsville, Shirley Harris, Florida; brothers, Lester Mize and Bill Mize, both of Woodville; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 17, from 9 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Clarice Colombo
JEFFERSON – Clarice Dekle Colombo, 89, died Friday, October 9, 2009.
Born on July 31, 1920, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Annie Bulloch Dekle. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Wando Louis “Russ” Colombo.
Survivors include a daughter, Claire Colombo, Athens.
Graveside services will be held Monday, October 19, at 11 a.m., in the Ochlochnee City Cemetery in Ochlochnee, with Robert Ackerman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 31, 1920, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Annie Bulloch Dekle. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Wando Louis “Russ” Colombo.
Survivors include a daughter, Claire Colombo, Athens.
Graveside services will be held Monday, October 19, at 11 a.m., in the Ochlochnee City Cemetery in Ochlochnee, with Robert Ackerman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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