JEFFERSON - James Pittman Harris, 79, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
Mr. Harris was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Joseph Leon and Effi Inez Walker Harris. He was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was a retired homebuilder.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Joyce Stover Harris, Jefferson; sons, Wayne Harris and Jeff Harris, both of Jefferson; sister, Lenora Rogers, Bogart; brothers, Bobby Harris, Jefferson, and Charles Harris, Anderson, S.C.; and grandchildren, Nathan, Dakota and Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 12, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Brenson Jennings, Tom Miles and David Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ariel Ministries, P.O. Box 792507, San Antonio TX 78279.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Mary Cantrell (08-05-17)
Mary Elizabeth Cantrell who at 71 years young went to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
“Lib” was the daughter of Alvin D. and Mary L. Helton, born in 1945 in Forsyth County, Ga. Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dennis “Red” Cantrell.
Lib has left a legacy of two brothers, James Helton, Gainesville, and Ray Helton, Goodyear, Ariz.; three of her late husband’s children; Wilma Renne Cantrell, Wayne Dennis Cantrell and James Edward Cantrell, all of Pendergrass; and four beautiful grandchildren whom she loves very much, Tyler, Tori, Megan and Carlie.
In her final days, Mary Elizabeth was cared for and loved at “Walden’s Cove” Assisted Living by “Sherry” and staff. (Walden’s Cove – 1442 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549)
Family and friends are welcomed to join Mary Elizabeth’s loved ones at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson on Monday, August 14, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bernice Collins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland, Ga.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
“Lib” was the daughter of Alvin D. and Mary L. Helton, born in 1945 in Forsyth County, Ga. Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dennis “Red” Cantrell.
Lib has left a legacy of two brothers, James Helton, Gainesville, and Ray Helton, Goodyear, Ariz.; three of her late husband’s children; Wilma Renne Cantrell, Wayne Dennis Cantrell and James Edward Cantrell, all of Pendergrass; and four beautiful grandchildren whom she loves very much, Tyler, Tori, Megan and Carlie.
In her final days, Mary Elizabeth was cared for and loved at “Walden’s Cove” Assisted Living by “Sherry” and staff. (Walden’s Cove – 1442 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549)
Family and friends are welcomed to join Mary Elizabeth’s loved ones at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson on Monday, August 14, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bernice Collins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland, Ga.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Judith Reynolds (08-07-17)
JEFFERSON - Judith Hassell Reynolds, 74, entered into rest Monday, August 7, 2017.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of the late Henry Archibald Hassell and Elizabeth Higgins Hassell. She was retired after teaching elementary school for 27 years. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of the Ruth Circle, Esther Circle, Quilters Group, taught in the Preschool Program and was a volunteer at numerous church activities. Mrs. Reynolds was a graduate of Piedmont College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a member of the Jefferson Pilot Club.
Survivors include her husband, Pastor Robert Lee Reynolds, Jr., Jefferson; three sons, Scott Reynolds and his wife Elsie, McDonough, Mark Reynolds and his wife Peggy, Ringgold, Chris Reynolds and his wife Denise, Jackson; daughter, Michelle Reynolds Dunn and her husband Sidney, Covington; two sisters, Nancy Berggren, Naples, Fla., and Linda Jodrey, Palm Coast, Fla.; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, from the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating with burial to follow in the Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Ga. The body will lie in state in the Church from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Eric Reynolds, Brandon Young, Joshua Reynolds, Carson Reynolds, Robbie Reynolds, and Henry Reynolds. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional, those desiring may make memorials to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of the late Henry Archibald Hassell and Elizabeth Higgins Hassell. She was retired after teaching elementary school for 27 years. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of the Ruth Circle, Esther Circle, Quilters Group, taught in the Preschool Program and was a volunteer at numerous church activities. Mrs. Reynolds was a graduate of Piedmont College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a member of the Jefferson Pilot Club.
Survivors include her husband, Pastor Robert Lee Reynolds, Jr., Jefferson; three sons, Scott Reynolds and his wife Elsie, McDonough, Mark Reynolds and his wife Peggy, Ringgold, Chris Reynolds and his wife Denise, Jackson; daughter, Michelle Reynolds Dunn and her husband Sidney, Covington; two sisters, Nancy Berggren, Naples, Fla., and Linda Jodrey, Palm Coast, Fla.; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, from the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating with burial to follow in the Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Ga. The body will lie in state in the Church from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Eric Reynolds, Brandon Young, Joshua Reynolds, Carson Reynolds, Robbie Reynolds, and Henry Reynolds. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional, those desiring may make memorials to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Carolyn Standridge (08-07-17)
COMMERCE - Carolyn B. Standridge, 65, entered into rest Monday, August 7, 2017.
Ms. Standridge was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late L.C. and Viola Evans Standridge. She was a homemaker and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church, where she often played the piano and organ. Ms. Standridge was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Pointer and Jimmy Whitlock.
Survivors include two daughters, Karee Whitlock Bullock and her husband Bryan, Hoschton, and Kathy Whitlock, Jefferson; brother, Gerald Standridge and his wife Charlotte, Jefferson; and three grandchildren, Bryson, Carmen and Anthony Bullock.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, from the New Harmony Baptist Church in Nicholson, with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating with burial to follow in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. The body will lie in state in the Church from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Ms. Standridge was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late L.C. and Viola Evans Standridge. She was a homemaker and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church, where she often played the piano and organ. Ms. Standridge was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Pointer and Jimmy Whitlock.
Survivors include two daughters, Karee Whitlock Bullock and her husband Bryan, Hoschton, and Kathy Whitlock, Jefferson; brother, Gerald Standridge and his wife Charlotte, Jefferson; and three grandchildren, Bryson, Carmen and Anthony Bullock.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, from the New Harmony Baptist Church in Nicholson, with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating with burial to follow in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. The body will lie in state in the Church from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Bobby Ledford (08-02-17)
Bobby Harold Ledford, 77, of the Ashland community of Franklin County, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2017. at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born April 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Dock and Inda Mae McElreath. He was the father of the late Greg Ledford. He was the brother of the late Bertha Williams, Dorothy Wilbanks, Alice Bond, Mildred Thomas, Linda Ledford, Bill, Herman, Curtis, and George Ledford. Mr. Ledford was retired from Coats and Clark of Toccoa, Ga. He was a Mason, and a member of Anchor Church.
Survivors include his wife, Willie V. LeCroy Ledford; son, Marty Ledford, Commerce; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan Ledford and Chas and Sherelle Ledford; great-grandchildren, Lacy and Chaslyn; three brothers, Frank Ledford, Commerce, David Ledford, Carnesville, Aubrey Ledford, Commerce; and two sisters, Ruth Bachman, Yatesville, and Paulette Delozier, Buford.
Services were held Saturday, August 5, at the B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Ray Richardson officiating. Burial was at the Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be left at ginnfuneralhome.com.
Born April 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Dock and Inda Mae McElreath. He was the father of the late Greg Ledford. He was the brother of the late Bertha Williams, Dorothy Wilbanks, Alice Bond, Mildred Thomas, Linda Ledford, Bill, Herman, Curtis, and George Ledford. Mr. Ledford was retired from Coats and Clark of Toccoa, Ga. He was a Mason, and a member of Anchor Church.
Survivors include his wife, Willie V. LeCroy Ledford; son, Marty Ledford, Commerce; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan Ledford and Chas and Sherelle Ledford; great-grandchildren, Lacy and Chaslyn; three brothers, Frank Ledford, Commerce, David Ledford, Carnesville, Aubrey Ledford, Commerce; and two sisters, Ruth Bachman, Yatesville, and Paulette Delozier, Buford.
Services were held Saturday, August 5, at the B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Ray Richardson officiating. Burial was at the Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be left at ginnfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Yates (08-04-17)
JEFFERSON - Beverly Virginia Schellhorn Yates, 87, entered into rest Friday, August 4, 2017.
Mrs. Yates was born in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late William T. Schellhorn and Catherine O’Brien Schellhorn Cleary. She was a retired registrar from the Broward County School System after 19 years of service. Mrs. Yates is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert Yates, Sr.
Survivors include a son, Robert Yates, Jr. and his wife Kimberly Ann, Jefferson; daughters, Patricia Ann Yates, Dania Beach, Fla., Karen Marie York and her husband Michael, Bow, N.H.; and grandchildren, Robert Yates III, Lyndsey Yates, Robert Anton, Rebecca Anton, Krystal York, Taylor York, and Michael York.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, at St. Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church in Jefferson, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 7, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jackson County Humane Society, 98 College Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549 in honor of Beverly’s love for animals.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Yates was born in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late William T. Schellhorn and Catherine O’Brien Schellhorn Cleary. She was a retired registrar from the Broward County School System after 19 years of service. Mrs. Yates is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert Yates, Sr.
Survivors include a son, Robert Yates, Jr. and his wife Kimberly Ann, Jefferson; daughters, Patricia Ann Yates, Dania Beach, Fla., Karen Marie York and her husband Michael, Bow, N.H.; and grandchildren, Robert Yates III, Lyndsey Yates, Robert Anton, Rebecca Anton, Krystal York, Taylor York, and Michael York.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, at St. Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church in Jefferson, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 7, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jackson County Humane Society, 98 College Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549 in honor of Beverly’s love for animals.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Tyler Powers (07-30-17)
JEFFERSON - Tyler Powers, 26, formerly of Gainesville, passed away July 30, 2017, at his residence.
Born on June 7, 1991, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Phillip Powers and Donna Marie Anderson Powers of Jefferson. Tyler was a graduate of North Hall High School and of the Christian denomination. Tyler was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dennis Dean Anderson.
Survivors in addition to his mother include maternal grandmother, Sue Anderson, Gainesville; sister, Sunshine Powers, Gainesville; uncles, Rodney Anderson (Carmen), Gainesville, Wyman Hare (Lori), Demorest; aunt, Lisa Nash (Robert), Lula; uncle, Heath Powers (Nicole), Sugar Hill; aunt, Lori Grier (Neil), Lula; paternal grandmother, Kay Hardy (Mike), Bethlehem; uncle, Cory Hardy, Bethlehem; special great-aunt, Little Ginny, Gainesville; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Rev. Bacle Fowler will officiate. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Born on June 7, 1991, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Phillip Powers and Donna Marie Anderson Powers of Jefferson. Tyler was a graduate of North Hall High School and of the Christian denomination. Tyler was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dennis Dean Anderson.
Survivors in addition to his mother include maternal grandmother, Sue Anderson, Gainesville; sister, Sunshine Powers, Gainesville; uncles, Rodney Anderson (Carmen), Gainesville, Wyman Hare (Lori), Demorest; aunt, Lisa Nash (Robert), Lula; uncle, Heath Powers (Nicole), Sugar Hill; aunt, Lori Grier (Neil), Lula; paternal grandmother, Kay Hardy (Mike), Bethlehem; uncle, Cory Hardy, Bethlehem; special great-aunt, Little Ginny, Gainesville; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Rev. Bacle Fowler will officiate. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Roger Clark (07-31-17)
COMMERCE – Roger Dale Clark, 62, died Monday, July 31, 2017.
Mr. Clark was born in Commerce, the son of Ada Strickland Clark of Commerce and the late Corzy Clark. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and was employed with Triple H Trucking.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Julia Sweet Clark; daughter, Kimberly Hoopaugh (Kenneth), Winterville; son, Jeremy Nichols (Renae), Nicholson; sister, Elaine Austin (Kimsey), Danielsville; nephew, Kevin Austin (Angie); niece, Melissa Neff (Matt); six grandchildren; and a number of friends and family.
Services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 6, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Duncan and Mr. Kevin Austin officiating. The interment will be held at a later date in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rose Ministry.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Clark was born in Commerce, the son of Ada Strickland Clark of Commerce and the late Corzy Clark. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and was employed with Triple H Trucking.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Julia Sweet Clark; daughter, Kimberly Hoopaugh (Kenneth), Winterville; son, Jeremy Nichols (Renae), Nicholson; sister, Elaine Austin (Kimsey), Danielsville; nephew, Kevin Austin (Angie); niece, Melissa Neff (Matt); six grandchildren; and a number of friends and family.
Services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 6, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Duncan and Mr. Kevin Austin officiating. The interment will be held at a later date in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rose Ministry.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Sullivan (08-04-17)
JEFFERSON - Louise Arledge Sullivan, 95, entered into rest Friday, August 4, 2017.
Mrs. Sullivan was born in Philadelphia, Miss., the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie White Arledge. Mrs. Sullivan was a homemaker, a devoted wife and mother, and was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church and the Esther Circle. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert “Sully” Sullivan.
Survivors include a son, Timothy Sullivan and his wife Peggy, Statham, a daughter, Patti Michael, Syracuse, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tim Sullivan Jr. and his wife Jill, Cumming, Sean Sullivan and his wife Amber, Birmingham; and three great-grandchildren, Reagan, Rhett and Grayson Sullivan.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 8, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Sullivan was born in Philadelphia, Miss., the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie White Arledge. Mrs. Sullivan was a homemaker, a devoted wife and mother, and was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church and the Esther Circle. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert “Sully” Sullivan.
Survivors include a son, Timothy Sullivan and his wife Peggy, Statham, a daughter, Patti Michael, Syracuse, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tim Sullivan Jr. and his wife Jill, Cumming, Sean Sullivan and his wife Amber, Birmingham; and three great-grandchildren, Reagan, Rhett and Grayson Sullivan.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 8, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Shawn Thornton (07-29-17)
JEFFERSON - Shawn Barnette Thornton, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Emory Hospital.
He was the owner of SBT Landscaping. He loved his family, watching his children play ball, cooking, hunting and fishing. He had a wonderful sense of humor; in fact, it earned him the nickname "Smiley". He was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Amber; son, Riley; and daughter, Maddyx; parents, Janey and Ben Thornton, Duluth; brother, Brian and Michelle Thornton, Hoschton; niece and nephew, Madelyn and Rylan; mother-in-law, JoAnn Evans, Winder; and aunts and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held in the Evans Funeral Home chapel on Sunday, August 6, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
He was the owner of SBT Landscaping. He loved his family, watching his children play ball, cooking, hunting and fishing. He had a wonderful sense of humor; in fact, it earned him the nickname "Smiley". He was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Amber; son, Riley; and daughter, Maddyx; parents, Janey and Ben Thornton, Duluth; brother, Brian and Michelle Thornton, Hoschton; niece and nephew, Madelyn and Rylan; mother-in-law, JoAnn Evans, Winder; and aunts and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held in the Evans Funeral Home chapel on Sunday, August 6, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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