ATHENS - David Shaw, 74, South Jackson Community, entered into rest Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Mr. Shaw was born in Athens, Ga., the son of the late Newt and Maetna Shaw, and was a retired driver with Garbage Hound Sanitation. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Mike; and a sister, Jean.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Austin Shaw, Athens; daughter, Kristy Ray and her husband David; two sons, Steve Shaw and his wife Sandy, and Gregory Allen Shaw and his wife Mary; two brothers, Newt and Billy Shaw; three sisters, Janice, Sandy and Melissa; four grandchildren, Cameron Ray, Matthew Ray, Nicole Jaworski and Justin Shaw; and two great-grandchildren, Riley and Jadon Ray.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Barry Gee officiating with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Athens. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Danny Bell, Ralph Garrett, Ricky Nixon, Kevin Jaworski, Richard Horn and Jimmy Pierce. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jackson County
Rhonda Smith (07-23-18)
COMMERCE - Rhonda Elaine Smith, 60, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018.
She was born in Iredell, N.C., the daughter of the late Bill and Doris Seabolt. She was preceded in death by her step mother, Sara Seabolt. Mrs. Smith worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years as a mail courier.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Smith; children, Russ (Joanna) Morrison and Robin (Jon) Lane; sisters and brothers, Greg (Patricia) Seabolt, Anthony (Belinda) Seabolt, Paul Seabolt, Sheila (Stacy) Scarborough and Novalee Seabolt; two grandchildren, Exa Lane and Emma Morrison; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday July 26, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Notifications may be sent to Rhonda Smith Memorial, P.O. Box 91, Commerce GA 30529
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
She was born in Iredell, N.C., the daughter of the late Bill and Doris Seabolt. She was preceded in death by her step mother, Sara Seabolt. Mrs. Smith worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years as a mail courier.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Smith; children, Russ (Joanna) Morrison and Robin (Jon) Lane; sisters and brothers, Greg (Patricia) Seabolt, Anthony (Belinda) Seabolt, Paul Seabolt, Sheila (Stacy) Scarborough and Novalee Seabolt; two grandchildren, Exa Lane and Emma Morrison; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday July 26, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Notifications may be sent to Rhonda Smith Memorial, P.O. Box 91, Commerce GA 30529
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Hubert Hamrick (07-20-18)
JEFFERSON - Hubert C. Hamrick, 78, died Friday, July 20, 2018, following an extended illness.
Mr. Hamrick was retired from the City of Buford. He was a member of West Buford Baptist and attended White Plains Baptist Church in Jefferson. He was a member of the Night Owl CB Club and played with the Country Sunshine Band, where he was involved with many fund raisers.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hamrick, Jefferson; children, LaDonna Hamrick, Jefferson, Laura Maddox and husband, Scott, Braselton, and Clay Hamrick and wife, Jennifer, Jefferson; grandchildren, Jessica Maddox, Breanna Latzzis, and Isabella Hamrick; sister, Pat Hamrick Davis, Valdosta; brothers, Joe Hamrick and wife, Bettye, Hoschton, Danny Hamrick and wife, Rosa, Statham; sister in-law, Margaret Hamrick, Griffin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside service were held Monday, July 23, at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Revs. Jerry Bennett and Cary Pittman officiated.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. hamiltonmillchapel.com
Mr. Hamrick was retired from the City of Buford. He was a member of West Buford Baptist and attended White Plains Baptist Church in Jefferson. He was a member of the Night Owl CB Club and played with the Country Sunshine Band, where he was involved with many fund raisers.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hamrick, Jefferson; children, LaDonna Hamrick, Jefferson, Laura Maddox and husband, Scott, Braselton, and Clay Hamrick and wife, Jennifer, Jefferson; grandchildren, Jessica Maddox, Breanna Latzzis, and Isabella Hamrick; sister, Pat Hamrick Davis, Valdosta; brothers, Joe Hamrick and wife, Bettye, Hoschton, Danny Hamrick and wife, Rosa, Statham; sister in-law, Margaret Hamrick, Griffin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside service were held Monday, July 23, at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Revs. Jerry Bennett and Cary Pittman officiated.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. hamiltonmillchapel.com
Shirley Klugh (07-23-18)
COMMERCE - Shirley Gentry Klugh, 76, died Monday, July 23, 2018, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Klugh was born in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clarence and Alexia Marshall Gentry. She was a member of Harmony Christian Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Brad Klugh.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Klugh, Commerce; sons, Bud Klugh, Maysville, and Ned Klugh, Commerce; brother, Joe Gentry, Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Shay Wallace, Jade Strickland, Johnny Lee Klugh, Kelli Head, Chase Klugh and Chandler Bryant; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Harmony Christian Church with Mr. Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to North Georgia Christian Camp, c/o in memory of Shirley Klugh, 531 Christian Camp Lane, Clarksville, GA 30523.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Klugh was born in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clarence and Alexia Marshall Gentry. She was a member of Harmony Christian Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Brad Klugh.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Klugh, Commerce; sons, Bud Klugh, Maysville, and Ned Klugh, Commerce; brother, Joe Gentry, Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Shay Wallace, Jade Strickland, Johnny Lee Klugh, Kelli Head, Chase Klugh and Chandler Bryant; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Harmony Christian Church with Mr. Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to North Georgia Christian Camp, c/o in memory of Shirley Klugh, 531 Christian Camp Lane, Clarksville, GA 30523.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Rakestraw Jr. (07-17-18)
JEFFERSON - Charlie Clifton Rakestraw, Jr., 74, passed Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Rakestraw; daughters, Katrina Rakestraw (Robert) Moore, Shannell Hardwick, Shanta L. (Frank) Rakestraw-Soto; Marion Lee, Kayla (Tre'von) Williams and Taylor Mariah (Peter) Fitzpatrick; sister, Janice Gresham; brothers, Frank, John and Henry Rakestraw; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 21, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 38 Darnell Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Arrangements were by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com
Survivors include his wife, Marion Rakestraw; daughters, Katrina Rakestraw (Robert) Moore, Shannell Hardwick, Shanta L. (Frank) Rakestraw-Soto; Marion Lee, Kayla (Tre'von) Williams and Taylor Mariah (Peter) Fitzpatrick; sister, Janice Gresham; brothers, Frank, John and Henry Rakestraw; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 21, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 38 Darnell Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Arrangements were by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com
Millie Vaughn (07-20-18)
COMMERCE - Millie Mealor Vaughn, 78, entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 20, 2018.
Millie was born on July 30, 1939, in Maysville, the daughter of the late Evans and Pratt Burke Mealor. She was preceded in death by her precious sisters, Mary Lou Bishop, Sue Mealor, and Evelyn Sorrow; and her beloved brother, Billy Mealor.
Faith in Jesus Christ and devotion to family were the cornerstones of Millie's life. She was a true Proverbs 31 lady who believed in trusting Jesus with every detail of her life. She was gentle, kind, humble, and found her strength in the Lord. Millie was a faithful member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School class as well as serving as a door greeter on Sunday mornings.
Millie was treasured by her husband, Bobby; and daughter, Lisa; brother, Jesse Mealor, Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, at 2 p.m., at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Bogart, with the Revs. Michael Brown, Doug Nix, and Joel Sorrow officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Missions.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Millie was born on July 30, 1939, in Maysville, the daughter of the late Evans and Pratt Burke Mealor. She was preceded in death by her precious sisters, Mary Lou Bishop, Sue Mealor, and Evelyn Sorrow; and her beloved brother, Billy Mealor.
Faith in Jesus Christ and devotion to family were the cornerstones of Millie's life. She was a true Proverbs 31 lady who believed in trusting Jesus with every detail of her life. She was gentle, kind, humble, and found her strength in the Lord. Millie was a faithful member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School class as well as serving as a door greeter on Sunday mornings.
Millie was treasured by her husband, Bobby; and daughter, Lisa; brother, Jesse Mealor, Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, at 2 p.m., at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Bogart, with the Revs. Michael Brown, Doug Nix, and Joel Sorrow officiating. Burial will be at Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Missions.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Manus (07-20-18)
COMMERCE - Lillian Mabel Manus, 72, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at her residence.
Born on April 9, 1946 in Commerce, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Lee and Zelma Cain Mathis. She was the widow of Grady Saxon, a housekeeper with Days Inn, of the Baptist denomination, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Dawn Manus and grandson, Michael Lee Pearson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Terry Lee and Misty Godfrey, Commerce; daughters and son-in-law, Tina and Roger Loggins, Commerce, Teressa Godfrey, Commerce, Tracey Manus, Nicholson; grandchildren, Brandy Anderson, Joe and Tonya Anderson, Shaunna Spurlock and Dustin Casper, Hayley, Hannah, and Kelsey Godfrey, Courtney and Dustin Seagraves, Nick Martin, Autumn and Ryan Manus, Hunner Keith, Victoria Pace; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Lily, Austin, Cole, Landon, Wyatt, Kaden, Logan, Natalie, Tanner, Gaige, Myles, Tyler, Kyser, Kaeson and Kayley.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Loggins officiating. Burial will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Born on April 9, 1946 in Commerce, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Lee and Zelma Cain Mathis. She was the widow of Grady Saxon, a housekeeper with Days Inn, of the Baptist denomination, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Dawn Manus and grandson, Michael Lee Pearson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Terry Lee and Misty Godfrey, Commerce; daughters and son-in-law, Tina and Roger Loggins, Commerce, Teressa Godfrey, Commerce, Tracey Manus, Nicholson; grandchildren, Brandy Anderson, Joe and Tonya Anderson, Shaunna Spurlock and Dustin Casper, Hayley, Hannah, and Kelsey Godfrey, Courtney and Dustin Seagraves, Nick Martin, Autumn and Ryan Manus, Hunner Keith, Victoria Pace; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Lily, Austin, Cole, Landon, Wyatt, Kaden, Logan, Natalie, Tanner, Gaige, Myles, Tyler, Kyser, Kaeson and Kayley.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Loggins officiating. Burial will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Sara Bond (07-19-18)
JEFFERSON - Sara Foster Bond, 79, entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Mrs. Bond was born in Toccoa, Ga., the daughter of the late Herman H. and Alice Nell Fowler Foster. Mrs. Bond was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, Past President of the Jefferson Pilot Club, Volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Feed the Hungry, Bridge Club, and the Stan Esco Sunday School Class. Mrs. Bond cherished the Church Choir, was an avid gardener and an avid sports fan of her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Bond was a realtor with Bonco Realty, a company founded by her and her husband. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, LeAnna; and brother, Bobby Foster.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Ronald C. Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Beth Landry, Comer; son, Jason Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Alana Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Laura Boswell, Watkinsville; four grandchildren, Patrick Boswell, Shara Finch, Billy Finch and Jimmy Boswell.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, from the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Laskey officiating. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Members of Mrs. Bond's Bridge Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Bond was born in Toccoa, Ga., the daughter of the late Herman H. and Alice Nell Fowler Foster. Mrs. Bond was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, Past President of the Jefferson Pilot Club, Volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Feed the Hungry, Bridge Club, and the Stan Esco Sunday School Class. Mrs. Bond cherished the Church Choir, was an avid gardener and an avid sports fan of her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Bond was a realtor with Bonco Realty, a company founded by her and her husband. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, LeAnna; and brother, Bobby Foster.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Ronald C. Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Beth Landry, Comer; son, Jason Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Alana Bond, Jefferson; daughter, Laura Boswell, Watkinsville; four grandchildren, Patrick Boswell, Shara Finch, Billy Finch and Jimmy Boswell.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, from the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Laskey officiating. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Members of Mrs. Bond's Bridge Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Sue-Anne Strickland (07-17-18)
JEFFERSON - Sue-Anne Strickland, 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
Miss Strickland was born in Athens, Ga., the daughter of Stanley Harvey Strickland Jr. and Bobisue Sims Strickland, Jefferson. She was a member of Jefferson First Baptist Church. Miss Strickland is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rev. Harvey Strickland and Jimmie Ray Strickland; and, maternal grandparents, Bob and Sue Sims.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her son, Terry Dean (Buddy) Strickland, Jefferson.
A Memorial Service for Miss Strickland will be held on a later date.
The family requests no flowers and that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Miss Strickland was born in Athens, Ga., the daughter of Stanley Harvey Strickland Jr. and Bobisue Sims Strickland, Jefferson. She was a member of Jefferson First Baptist Church. Miss Strickland is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rev. Harvey Strickland and Jimmie Ray Strickland; and, maternal grandparents, Bob and Sue Sims.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her son, Terry Dean (Buddy) Strickland, Jefferson.
A Memorial Service for Miss Strickland will be held on a later date.
The family requests no flowers and that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Florence Wilson (07-10-18)
COMMERCE - Florence Veronica Wilson, 76, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Northridge Medical Center.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Augusta, the daughter of the late Howard N. and Penelope Tanner Fields. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Snow Wilson; and son, Freddie Martin.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Martin, Watkinsville; sister, Labreatta Farr, Florida; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Augusta, the daughter of the late Howard N. and Penelope Tanner Fields. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Snow Wilson; and son, Freddie Martin.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Martin, Watkinsville; sister, Labreatta Farr, Florida; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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