JEFFERSON - Peggy Ann Sorrow Shumake, 77, entered into rest Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Mrs. Shumake was born in Athens, the daughter of Catherine Allen Sorrow of Danielsville and the late Ben Taylor Sorrow. She was a retired supervisor with General Times Corporation, where she worked for 33 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed attending the Jackson County Senior Center. Mrs. Shumake was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Sorrow; and her husband Douglas Edward Shumake.
Survivors in addition to her mother is a son, Jeff Shumake and his wife Melody, Jefferson; daughter, Kim Logan and her husband Lin, Greensboro; son, Troy Shumake and his wife Frances, Commerce, and Doug Shumake and his wife Lori, Jefferson; one brother, William Taylor Sorrow, Easley, S.C.; eighteen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with burial to follow in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Trey Shumake, Ricky Brown, Lee Shumake, Wayne Shumake, Rusty Ledford and Lin Logan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jackson County Senior Center, 151 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jackson County
Frances Armstrong (05-25-18)
COMMERCE - Frances Varner Armstrong passed away on May 25, 2018, in Commerce, Ga.
Born March 21, 1928, in Franklin County, Ga., Frances was the youngest child and only daughter of the late James E. and Emma Bellamy Varner. She was the widow of Edward Bruce Armstrong.
Frances graduated from Franklin County High School, began her college studies at Georgia State and completed her education degree at the University of Georgia, where she met her future husband.
Frances and Bruce were married for 62 years and are survived by four children, Mary Stone (Jeffrey), Robert Armstrong, Barbara Armstrong, Athens, and Carol Beard (Russell), Simpsonville, S.C.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Maurice Varner, Tampa, Fla., W.T. Varner, Commerce, Roy Varner, Covington, and Aubrey Varner, Fayetteville, Ga.
Frances worked for many years as a substitute teacher in the Clarke County School District and was an active member of the community serving as a Girl Scout leader, hospice volunteer, trail guide at Sandy Creek Nature Center and 1996 Olympic Games volunteer, to list just a few.
She was loved by many for her quick wit and kind heart.
Like her husband, Frances bequeathed her body to the Medical College of Georgia to advance medical training.
The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the loving care she received from the staff at Bountiful Hills Personal Care in Commerce.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in Walker Hall at the Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society or Sandy Creek Nature Center.
Born March 21, 1928, in Franklin County, Ga., Frances was the youngest child and only daughter of the late James E. and Emma Bellamy Varner. She was the widow of Edward Bruce Armstrong.
Frances graduated from Franklin County High School, began her college studies at Georgia State and completed her education degree at the University of Georgia, where she met her future husband.
Frances and Bruce were married for 62 years and are survived by four children, Mary Stone (Jeffrey), Robert Armstrong, Barbara Armstrong, Athens, and Carol Beard (Russell), Simpsonville, S.C.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Maurice Varner, Tampa, Fla., W.T. Varner, Commerce, Roy Varner, Covington, and Aubrey Varner, Fayetteville, Ga.
Frances worked for many years as a substitute teacher in the Clarke County School District and was an active member of the community serving as a Girl Scout leader, hospice volunteer, trail guide at Sandy Creek Nature Center and 1996 Olympic Games volunteer, to list just a few.
She was loved by many for her quick wit and kind heart.
Like her husband, Frances bequeathed her body to the Medical College of Georgia to advance medical training.
The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the loving care she received from the staff at Bountiful Hills Personal Care in Commerce.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in Walker Hall at the Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society or Sandy Creek Nature Center.
Helen Ward (06-10-18)
COMMERCE - Helen Agnes Tolbert Ward, 85, entered into rest Sunday, June 10, 2018.
Mrs. Ward was born in Athens, the daughter of the late Luther Calvin Tolbert and Odessa Seagraves Tolbert. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Ward is preceded in death by a step-mother, Vonner Tolbert; brothers, Buford, Bobby Ray and Luther Tolbert; daughter, Elaine Aaron; and son, Steve Ward and her husband Clyde Ward.
Survivors include two grandaughters, Amanda Hewell and her husband Matthew, Gillsville, Celena Chatham and her husband Dwayne, Talmo; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Susannah Hewell, Gillsville; sisters, Barbara Colwell, North Carolina, Eula May Neese, Pendergrass, Brenda Langford, Maysville, Carolyn Rhome, Athens, Patsy Ginn, Athens, and Betty Sue Tolbert, Athens; and one brother, CalvinTolbert, Athens.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, from the Woodbine Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Dale officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 10:45 prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Ward was born in Athens, the daughter of the late Luther Calvin Tolbert and Odessa Seagraves Tolbert. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Ward is preceded in death by a step-mother, Vonner Tolbert; brothers, Buford, Bobby Ray and Luther Tolbert; daughter, Elaine Aaron; and son, Steve Ward and her husband Clyde Ward.
Survivors include two grandaughters, Amanda Hewell and her husband Matthew, Gillsville, Celena Chatham and her husband Dwayne, Talmo; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Susannah Hewell, Gillsville; sisters, Barbara Colwell, North Carolina, Eula May Neese, Pendergrass, Brenda Langford, Maysville, Carolyn Rhome, Athens, Patsy Ginn, Athens, and Betty Sue Tolbert, Athens; and one brother, CalvinTolbert, Athens.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, from the Woodbine Cemetery with the Rev. Chad Dale officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 10:45 prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Betty Jean Gordon (06-07-18)
COMMERCE - Betty Jean Gordon, 92, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Gordon was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Thomas Olin and Maude Segars Varner. She was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband, William Monroe Gordon; and daughter, Lynnette Gordon.
Survivors include sons, Danny Gordon, Mike Gordon, Rev. Eddie Gordon, Dennis Gordon and Kent Gordon, all of Commerce; sister, Margarite Herbert, Commerce; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Doug Duncan and Eddie Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gordon was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Thomas Olin and Maude Segars Varner. She was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband, William Monroe Gordon; and daughter, Lynnette Gordon.
Survivors include sons, Danny Gordon, Mike Gordon, Rev. Eddie Gordon, Dennis Gordon and Kent Gordon, all of Commerce; sister, Margarite Herbert, Commerce; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Doug Duncan and Eddie Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Mayfield (06-05-18)
PENDERGRASS - Larry Glenn Mayfield, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
Mr. Mayfield was born in Cumming, Ga., the son of the late John Henry Mayfield and Claudine Bryant Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield was of the Holiness denomination and ran 5K races every month. He enjoyed gospel music, often singing in nursing homes. He loved to exercise and was employed by Bell's Grocery Store, where he worked in the produce department. Mr. Mayfield was also a member of the Army National Guard.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Mayfield, Pendergrass; son, Larry Cline and his wife Linda, Pendergrass; daughter, Evelyn Lawana Shook and her husband James, Pendergrass; son, William Glenn Mayfield, Gainesville; brother, Cline Mayfield, Gainesville; sisters, Barbara Shoemake, Cumming, and Glenda Fair, Gainesville; eight Grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the burial to follow in the Cave Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Source Code:IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr. Mayfield was born in Cumming, Ga., the son of the late John Henry Mayfield and Claudine Bryant Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield was of the Holiness denomination and ran 5K races every month. He enjoyed gospel music, often singing in nursing homes. He loved to exercise and was employed by Bell's Grocery Store, where he worked in the produce department. Mr. Mayfield was also a member of the Army National Guard.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Mayfield, Pendergrass; son, Larry Cline and his wife Linda, Pendergrass; daughter, Evelyn Lawana Shook and her husband James, Pendergrass; son, William Glenn Mayfield, Gainesville; brother, Cline Mayfield, Gainesville; sisters, Barbara Shoemake, Cumming, and Glenda Fair, Gainesville; eight Grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the burial to follow in the Cave Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Source Code:IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Frederick Sandrock III (06-02-18)
Frederick William Sandrock III, 76, entered into rest Saturday, June 2, 2018.
He was born May 25, 1942, in Graytown, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Violet (Fillmore) Sandrock. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Fred was a graduate of Ohio State University and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Gold Kist/Pilgrim's Pride (Georgia) as Hog Division Manager after 30 years of service. After retiring, he worked as a consultant, helping to develop the hog industry in Jamaica.
Fred enjoyed woodworking and gardening in his spare time. He was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Ga. for 40 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Melanie (Jim) Stoudenmire; sons, Jeffrey (Teresa) Sandrock and David (Jessica) Sandrock; grandchildren, Rachel (Kyle) Stoudenmire Bruce, Rebecca Stoudenmire, Cade, Cole, Callie, Henry and Cecil Sandrock; sisters, Connie (Stuart) Wilcox and Cindy (Robert) Young.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, Ohio 43449.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, 450 Rocky-Ridge Rd., Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449.
He was born May 25, 1942, in Graytown, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Violet (Fillmore) Sandrock. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Fred was a graduate of Ohio State University and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Gold Kist/Pilgrim's Pride (Georgia) as Hog Division Manager after 30 years of service. After retiring, he worked as a consultant, helping to develop the hog industry in Jamaica.
Fred enjoyed woodworking and gardening in his spare time. He was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Ga. for 40 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Melanie (Jim) Stoudenmire; sons, Jeffrey (Teresa) Sandrock and David (Jessica) Sandrock; grandchildren, Rachel (Kyle) Stoudenmire Bruce, Rebecca Stoudenmire, Cade, Cole, Callie, Henry and Cecil Sandrock; sisters, Connie (Stuart) Wilcox and Cindy (Robert) Young.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, Ohio 43449.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, 450 Rocky-Ridge Rd., Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449.
Arthur Duncan (06-04-18)
COMMERCE - Arthur Odell Duncan, 87, died Monday, June 4, 2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
He was born in Danielsville, the son of the late Pascal and Wilda Chandler Duncan. Mr. Duncan was a member of Harmony Christian Church and was the owner of Duncan Trucking for over 40 years. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his son, William Arthur Duncan; and son-in-law, Greg Ledford.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Farmer Duncan, Commerce; son, Bobby Duncan (Dorothy), Commerce; daughters, Mary Jane Ledford, Ila, and Connie Swain (Mike Dorothy), Commerce; brother, Dwayne Duncan, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Danielsville, the son of the late Pascal and Wilda Chandler Duncan. Mr. Duncan was a member of Harmony Christian Church and was the owner of Duncan Trucking for over 40 years. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his son, William Arthur Duncan; and son-in-law, Greg Ledford.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Farmer Duncan, Commerce; son, Bobby Duncan (Dorothy), Commerce; daughters, Mary Jane Ledford, Ila, and Connie Swain (Mike Dorothy), Commerce; brother, Dwayne Duncan, Nicholson; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Chandler Sr. (06-03-18)
COMMERCE - James Jackson Chandler, Sr., 81, died Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Northridge Health and Rehab.
Mr. Chandler was born in Commerce, the son of the late Walter and Nora Hawks Chandler. He was retired as a poultry and cattle farmer. Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by his wife, June Odom Chandler; daughter, Malinda Chandler; and brother, Cecil Chandler.
Survivors include a son, James Chandler, Jr., Commerce; brothers, Donald Chandler (Faye), Hull, and Darce Chandler (Phyllis), Commerce; sisters, Shirley Fraser, Gainesville, and Chariase Hardman (Junior), Nicholson; and special friend, Mary Williams, Commerce.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry James and Bill Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Chandler was born in Commerce, the son of the late Walter and Nora Hawks Chandler. He was retired as a poultry and cattle farmer. Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by his wife, June Odom Chandler; daughter, Malinda Chandler; and brother, Cecil Chandler.
Survivors include a son, James Chandler, Jr., Commerce; brothers, Donald Chandler (Faye), Hull, and Darce Chandler (Phyllis), Commerce; sisters, Shirley Fraser, Gainesville, and Chariase Hardman (Junior), Nicholson; and special friend, Mary Williams, Commerce.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry James and Bill Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Wilson (06-01-18)
COMMERCE - Hugh Mitchell Wilson, 78, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Kindred Hospice.
Mr. Wilson was born in Homer, the son of the late Hugh Lee and Donnie Mae Cain Wilson. He was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church and was retired from Overnite Transportation.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Poole Wilson, Commerce; sons, Britt Wilson and Brian Wilson, both of Commerce; brothers, Alton Wilson, Dallas, and Donald Wilson, Gillsville; sisters, Suzanne Wilson, Athens, and Barbara Childs, Asheboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Revs. Vaughn Howington and Stacey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wilson was born in Homer, the son of the late Hugh Lee and Donnie Mae Cain Wilson. He was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church and was retired from Overnite Transportation.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Poole Wilson, Commerce; sons, Britt Wilson and Brian Wilson, both of Commerce; brothers, Alton Wilson, Dallas, and Donald Wilson, Gillsville; sisters, Suzanne Wilson, Athens, and Barbara Childs, Asheboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Revs. Vaughn Howington and Stacey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Juanita Brown (05-31-18)
COMMERCE - Juanita LaRose Brown, 87, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Brown was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Perry and Rosa Lee Edwards Webb. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and she was retired from Alltel. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Brown.
Survivors include her son, Dusty Brown, Dalton; daughter, Connie Brown, Commerce; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish and Peggy Deweese..
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelsey Stillwell officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Brown was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Perry and Rosa Lee Edwards Webb. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and she was retired from Alltel. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Brown.
Survivors include her son, Dusty Brown, Dalton; daughter, Connie Brown, Commerce; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and two special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish and Peggy Deweese..
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelsey Stillwell officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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