CORNELIA – William Franklin Fitzpatrick, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, following an extended illness.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was born on November 14, 1944 in Ila, the son of the late J. D. and Frances Louise Seagraves Fitzpatrick. He was preceded in death by brothers, Lamar and Lorian Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Judy Standridge and Betty Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church. He was a retired over the road truck driver with 44 years of loyal and dedicated service.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice Fitzpatrick, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Long, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; brothers, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce; grandchildren, Amy Adams and fiancé, Malcom Myers, and Amber Long and fiancé, Andy Alexander; and great-grandchildren, Koen Alexander and Addison Myers.
There are no formal services planned at this time.
Those wishing to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
Jackson County
David Summer (01-17-15)
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C, - David Aaron Summer, 45, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Mr. Summer was born in Newberry, S.C. on February 6, 1969, the son of Mike Summer and the late Jonelle Leaphart Summer. He was a graduate of B-L High School. He was a veteran who served in the United States Navy and the Army National Guard. He worked as a safety officer for Universal Forestry Products.
Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother, Mike and Betty McCord Summer, include a son, Michael Davaron Summer; daughters, Adrienne Jonelle Summer and Ashleigh Nicole Summer; brother, Shane Summer; and special friend, Jodi Shelfer and her daughter, Ashlyn.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 22, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel in Batesburg, S.C., with burial at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Milton Shealy Funeral Home, Batesburg, SC, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at miltonshealy.com.
Mr. Summer was born in Newberry, S.C. on February 6, 1969, the son of Mike Summer and the late Jonelle Leaphart Summer. He was a graduate of B-L High School. He was a veteran who served in the United States Navy and the Army National Guard. He worked as a safety officer for Universal Forestry Products.
Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother, Mike and Betty McCord Summer, include a son, Michael Davaron Summer; daughters, Adrienne Jonelle Summer and Ashleigh Nicole Summer; brother, Shane Summer; and special friend, Jodi Shelfer and her daughter, Ashlyn.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 22, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel in Batesburg, S.C., with burial at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Milton Shealy Funeral Home, Batesburg, SC, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at miltonshealy.com.
Patricia Jean Barnes (01-20-15)
1940--2015
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. - Patricia Jean Barnes, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at her residence.
Patricia was born in Louisville, Ky., and lived in Bay County since 1989. She enjoyed fishing, bingo, and trips to Biloxi with her family and friends. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie F. Barnes; two daughters, Patricia Jean Saucier and Arie Ann Bryant; and three brothers, Joe, Charlie and Don Schmidt.
Survivors include her son, Kevin L. Barnes; sons-in-law, Birch Saucier, Sr. and Greg Bryant; sister-in-law, Joanne Schmidt, Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Christopher and Alexandrea Bryant, Birch Saucier, Jr., and Clarissa Ann and Joshua Saucier; six great-grandchildren, Ansley Hanson, Joshua Saucier, Jr., and Jeremiah, Jacqueline, Hunter, Savannah and Tiffany Saucier; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, January 23, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Brannon officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2403 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL, 850- 763-4694, is in charge of arrangements.
www.kentforestlawn.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. - Patricia Jean Barnes, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at her residence.
Patricia was born in Louisville, Ky., and lived in Bay County since 1989. She enjoyed fishing, bingo, and trips to Biloxi with her family and friends. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie F. Barnes; two daughters, Patricia Jean Saucier and Arie Ann Bryant; and three brothers, Joe, Charlie and Don Schmidt.
Survivors include her son, Kevin L. Barnes; sons-in-law, Birch Saucier, Sr. and Greg Bryant; sister-in-law, Joanne Schmidt, Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Christopher and Alexandrea Bryant, Birch Saucier, Jr., and Clarissa Ann and Joshua Saucier; six great-grandchildren, Ansley Hanson, Joshua Saucier, Jr., and Jeremiah, Jacqueline, Hunter, Savannah and Tiffany Saucier; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, January 23, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Brannon officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2403 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL, 850- 763-4694, is in charge of arrangements.
www.kentforestlawn.com
‘Dot’ Kinney (01-19-15)
TALMO - Dorothy “Dot” Nelle Kinney, 75, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, following an extended illness.
Born in Pendergrass on January 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Nelle Gee Culpepper. Mrs. Kinney was retired from North Jackson Elementary School, where she worked as a lunchroom lady. Mrs. Kinney, along with her husband and sister in law, owned and operated J.H. Kinney and Sons Store in Talmo. She enjoyed cooking for people and helping families by taking care of their kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Mutt” Kinney; brother, JD Culpepper; and sister, Gladys Smelley.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Kinney; son and daughter-in-law, Bud (Dana) Kinney; grandson, Kevin Kinney, all of Talmo; brother and sister-in-law, Scott (Ann) Culpepper, Gainesville; brother, Jack Culpepper, Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 23, at Talmo Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Spence will officiate. Interment will be in Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, at Little Davenport Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Talmo Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575
Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Pendergrass on January 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Nelle Gee Culpepper. Mrs. Kinney was retired from North Jackson Elementary School, where she worked as a lunchroom lady. Mrs. Kinney, along with her husband and sister in law, owned and operated J.H. Kinney and Sons Store in Talmo. She enjoyed cooking for people and helping families by taking care of their kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Mutt” Kinney; brother, JD Culpepper; and sister, Gladys Smelley.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Kinney; son and daughter-in-law, Bud (Dana) Kinney; grandson, Kevin Kinney, all of Talmo; brother and sister-in-law, Scott (Ann) Culpepper, Gainesville; brother, Jack Culpepper, Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 23, at Talmo Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Spence will officiate. Interment will be in Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, at Little Davenport Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Talmo Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575
Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Jones Sr. (01-18-15)
JEFFERSON - Kenneth Jones, Sr., 78, formerly of Suwanee, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrah Mack and Beunice D. Jones. Mr. Jones was born April 27, 1936, and was a native of Gwinnett County. He was a retired water meter installer and a member of White Plains Baptist Church in Jefferson.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann Coleman Jones, Jefferson; children, Kenneth Mack Jones, Jr. and wife, Nedra Jones, Flowery Branch, Keith Jones and wife, Pat Jones, Buford, Gwen Jones Golder and husband Rick Golder, Winder, and Diann Jones Roberts and husband, Robby Roberts, Sautee Nacoochee; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jane Jones Harrell and husband, Johnny Harrell, Bethlehem; and niece, Sherry Whidby, Sugar Hill.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Lamar Hansard and Gene Acker officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 19, from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 20, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrah Mack and Beunice D. Jones. Mr. Jones was born April 27, 1936, and was a native of Gwinnett County. He was a retired water meter installer and a member of White Plains Baptist Church in Jefferson.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann Coleman Jones, Jefferson; children, Kenneth Mack Jones, Jr. and wife, Nedra Jones, Flowery Branch, Keith Jones and wife, Pat Jones, Buford, Gwen Jones Golder and husband Rick Golder, Winder, and Diann Jones Roberts and husband, Robby Roberts, Sautee Nacoochee; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jane Jones Harrell and husband, Johnny Harrell, Bethlehem; and niece, Sherry Whidby, Sugar Hill.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Lamar Hansard and Gene Acker officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 19, from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 20, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
James Wofford (01-17-15)
COMMERCE - D. Wofford, 84, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.
Mr. Wofford was born in Commerce, the son of the late William D. and Lula Alice Eubanks Wofford. He was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and was a retired master sergeant in the United States Air Force. Mr. Wofford was on the deacon board of Madison Street Baptist Church, chaplain and member of American Legion Post 56, and member of Disabled Veterans of America.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanie L. Johnson (John), Norcross; brother, Alvin W. Wofford, Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren, Jimmy Johnson and Jennifer Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, January 19, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wofford was born in Commerce, the son of the late William D. and Lula Alice Eubanks Wofford. He was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and was a retired master sergeant in the United States Air Force. Mr. Wofford was on the deacon board of Madison Street Baptist Church, chaplain and member of American Legion Post 56, and member of Disabled Veterans of America.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanie L. Johnson (John), Norcross; brother, Alvin W. Wofford, Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren, Jimmy Johnson and Jennifer Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, January 19, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Addie Dills (01-17-15)
HOSCHTON - Addie W. Dills, 82, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Hill Haven Nursing Home.
Mrs. Dill was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Bee Hawks and Dessie Evelyn Turk Wilbanks. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Dills, Hoschton; daughter, Debra Pressley, Commerce; sisters, Joyce Fowler, Jefferson, and Sue Dalton, Danielsville; brothers, Benney Wilbanks, Wayne Wilbanks and Jarrell Wilbanks, all of Jefferson, and Jimmy Wilbanks, Snellville; grandson, Donald Pressley, Hoschton; granddaughter, Stacey Smith, Commerce; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jessie Mealor officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, January 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Dill was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Bee Hawks and Dessie Evelyn Turk Wilbanks. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Dills, Hoschton; daughter, Debra Pressley, Commerce; sisters, Joyce Fowler, Jefferson, and Sue Dalton, Danielsville; brothers, Benney Wilbanks, Wayne Wilbanks and Jarrell Wilbanks, all of Jefferson, and Jimmy Wilbanks, Snellville; grandson, Donald Pressley, Hoschton; granddaughter, Stacey Smith, Commerce; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jessie Mealor officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, January 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
MaryJo Perry (01-17-15)
HOSCHTON - MaryJo Perry, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Survivors include her loving husband, Homer Perry; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Tony Casper and Julie and Brett Rogers; son and fiancé, Rusty Bar and Angela; stepson and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Marie Perry; grandchildren, Matthew Casper, Courtney and Andrew Peck, Brandon Rogers, and Stephen Rogers; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday January 20, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, in Lawrenceville.
Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her loving husband, Homer Perry; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Tony Casper and Julie and Brett Rogers; son and fiancé, Rusty Bar and Angela; stepson and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Marie Perry; grandchildren, Matthew Casper, Courtney and Andrew Peck, Brandon Rogers, and Stephen Rogers; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday January 20, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, in Lawrenceville.
Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Norman Dowdy (01-15-15)
HOSCHTON – Norman Edward Dowdy, 64, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.
He was the son of the late Bernice and Hazel Parham Dowdy and was preceded in death by a brother, David Russell Dowdy.
Survivors include a son, Jonathan (Latasha) Bishop, Commerce, and Curtis Dowdy, Iowa; brother, Jerry Randall Dowdy Blairsville; and grandchildren, Trenton Bishop, Brent Bishop, Nathan Dowdy, Wyatt Dowdy, and Kyle Porter.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 20, from noon until 2 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home Tuesday, January 20, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Bernice and Hazel Parham Dowdy and was preceded in death by a brother, David Russell Dowdy.
Survivors include a son, Jonathan (Latasha) Bishop, Commerce, and Curtis Dowdy, Iowa; brother, Jerry Randall Dowdy Blairsville; and grandchildren, Trenton Bishop, Brent Bishop, Nathan Dowdy, Wyatt Dowdy, and Kyle Porter.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 20, from noon until 2 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home Tuesday, January 20, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Robin Book (01-13-15)
COMMERCE - Robin Lacy Book, 52, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Mrs. Book was born in Kingsport, Tenn., the daughter of Charlene Johnson Lacy of Tucker and Richard R. (Janet) Lacy of Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Book was a facilitator for Cry For Me...No More, an organization that helps families through the loss of a child or sibling. Mrs. Book was preceded in death by a son, Jacob Book.
Survivors in addition to her mother and father, include her husband, Charles Book, Commerce; daughter, McKenna Book, Commerce; sisters, Lauri (David) Blaine, Social Circle, and Cathi (William E.) Book, Commerce; brother, David A. (Melanie) Lacy, Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Kristie Lacy, Lilburn; nieces, Hannah Gravitt, Social Circle, and Ashlyn D. Lacy, Lilburn; and nephew, Jonathon Book, Athens.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the Cry For Me...No More organization, 3563 Silver Creek Dr., Gainesville GA 30507, www.cryformenomore.com.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Book was born in Kingsport, Tenn., the daughter of Charlene Johnson Lacy of Tucker and Richard R. (Janet) Lacy of Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Book was a facilitator for Cry For Me...No More, an organization that helps families through the loss of a child or sibling. Mrs. Book was preceded in death by a son, Jacob Book.
Survivors in addition to her mother and father, include her husband, Charles Book, Commerce; daughter, McKenna Book, Commerce; sisters, Lauri (David) Blaine, Social Circle, and Cathi (William E.) Book, Commerce; brother, David A. (Melanie) Lacy, Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Kristie Lacy, Lilburn; nieces, Hannah Gravitt, Social Circle, and Ashlyn D. Lacy, Lilburn; and nephew, Jonathon Book, Athens.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the Cry For Me...No More organization, 3563 Silver Creek Dr., Gainesville GA 30507, www.cryformenomore.com.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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