ATHENS - Miller Ramondo Gadson, 43, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Gadson was born in Gainesville, the son of Charles Lee and Alfreda Tuggerson Harmon of Ocala, Fla. Mr. Gadson was a veteran of the United States Navy and was employed with Kenco.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Nakia Hampton Gadson, Athens; children, Jazmine Hampton, Mikayla Gadson, and Briana Gadson, all of Athens; and brothers, Freddrick Patterson, Orlando, Fla., Charles Harmon, Jr., Ocala, Fla., Alex Harmon, Brandon, Fla., and Brandon Harmon, Ocala, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, September 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Michael Thomas (09-03-16)
DUNWOODY - Michael Alan Thomas passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joy Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Thomas; son, Stephen Russell Thomas; father, Henry Russell Thomas, all of Dunwoody.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, at Kingswood United Methodist Church, in Dunwoody.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations in Michaels name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joy Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Thomas; son, Stephen Russell Thomas; father, Henry Russell Thomas, all of Dunwoody.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, at Kingswood United Methodist Church, in Dunwoody.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations in Michaels name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
‘Bill’ Shirley (09-02-16)
COMMERCE - William “Bill” Winford Shirley, 82, died Friday, September 2, 2016.
Mr. Shirley was born in Homer, the son of the late, W.T. and Margie Arflin Shirley. Mr. Shirley was the retired owner of the Pancake House Restaurant and Skate-A-Rama. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Shirley was also preceded in death by his son, Clinton Shirley.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Parr Shirley, Commerce; daughters, Tammy Sexton, Ocala, Fla., and Betty Lane Owensby, Nicholson; sons, Dean Shirley, Commerce, Jimmy Shirley, Cornelia, Greg Shirley, Hollywood, Ga., and Ricky Wood, Nicholson; brother, Charles Shirley, Cornelia; sisters, Christine Pritchett and Virginia Chastain, both of Cornelia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 5, from Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shirley was born in Homer, the son of the late, W.T. and Margie Arflin Shirley. Mr. Shirley was the retired owner of the Pancake House Restaurant and Skate-A-Rama. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Shirley was also preceded in death by his son, Clinton Shirley.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Parr Shirley, Commerce; daughters, Tammy Sexton, Ocala, Fla., and Betty Lane Owensby, Nicholson; sons, Dean Shirley, Commerce, Jimmy Shirley, Cornelia, Greg Shirley, Hollywood, Ga., and Ricky Wood, Nicholson; brother, Charles Shirley, Cornelia; sisters, Christine Pritchett and Virginia Chastain, both of Cornelia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 5, from Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Allie Farmer (09-04-16)
NICHOLSON - Allie Seagraves Farmer, 92, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Mrs. Farmer was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Ann Strickland Seagraves. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband, Arnell Farmer; and a son, Ronnie Farmer.
Survivors include her daughter, Gayle Lemke (Jimmy), Augusta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, 8816 Hwy. 334, Nicholson, GA 30565.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Farmer was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Ann Strickland Seagraves. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband, Arnell Farmer; and a son, Ronnie Farmer.
Survivors include her daughter, Gayle Lemke (Jimmy), Augusta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, 8816 Hwy. 334, Nicholson, GA 30565.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Anderson (09-01-16)
JEFFERSON - Donald Gene Anderson, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Mr. Anderson was born in Great Falls, S.C., the son of the late A. B. Anderson Sr. and Nelle Gray Anderson. Mr. Anderson owned and operated the Commerce Pawn Shop, Anderson Jewelry, and was a member of the Winder Moose Lodge. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his brother, A.B. Anderson Jr.; and sister, Vivian Anderson.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Randy McKinney, Jefferson; granddaughters, Sydney Roberts, Athens, Madyson McKinney, and Morgan McKinney and grandson, Maverick McKinney, all of Jefferson; and two nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 4, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens with Scott McKinney, Maverick McKinney, Brice Ramsey, Jon Horn, Jim Bailey Jr., and Jimmy Brown honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon at Evans Funeral Home from 4 to 5 p.m., prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr. Anderson was born in Great Falls, S.C., the son of the late A. B. Anderson Sr. and Nelle Gray Anderson. Mr. Anderson owned and operated the Commerce Pawn Shop, Anderson Jewelry, and was a member of the Winder Moose Lodge. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his brother, A.B. Anderson Jr.; and sister, Vivian Anderson.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Randy McKinney, Jefferson; granddaughters, Sydney Roberts, Athens, Madyson McKinney, and Morgan McKinney and grandson, Maverick McKinney, all of Jefferson; and two nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 4, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens with Scott McKinney, Maverick McKinney, Brice Ramsey, Jon Horn, Jim Bailey Jr., and Jimmy Brown honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon at Evans Funeral Home from 4 to 5 p.m., prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jarrell O. (Mr. Jack) Anthony (08-31-16)
Mr. ‘Jack’ Anthony, a lifelong resident of the Center Community in Jackson County, passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, following a brief illness. He was 93 years old.
Mr. Anthony was a member of the Center United Methodist Church his entire life. He retired from a long career with the Georgia Power Company, was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion in Jefferson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude and Fred Anthony; a brother, Francis Anthony; and a sister, June Anthony Elder.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Anthony, Athens; daughter, Jane Anthony Carroll (Dave), Vidalia, and grandchildren, Matt Phillips (Jodi) and Ashley Phillips Perry (Billy); one great-grandson Luke Perry, all of Vidalia; and sister, Bennie Anthony Heard of the Center Community.
Mr. Anthony was married for many years to the late Vonnie Johnston of Dallas, Texas. Her children, Cindy, Duff, Pam, Julie, Mark and Mike have remained very special in his life.
The family wishes to thank Juanita Henson and her family, Andy, Amanda, and Shelby for many years of care and loving friendship.
Funeral services will be held at Bernstein Funeral Home on Friday, September 2, at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Center United Methodist Church cemetery in Center. Post Chaplin Wayne Brown will conduct the funeral service and Post 56 members will provide its final salute ceremony.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Anthony was a member of the Center United Methodist Church his entire life. He retired from a long career with the Georgia Power Company, was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion in Jefferson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude and Fred Anthony; a brother, Francis Anthony; and a sister, June Anthony Elder.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Anthony, Athens; daughter, Jane Anthony Carroll (Dave), Vidalia, and grandchildren, Matt Phillips (Jodi) and Ashley Phillips Perry (Billy); one great-grandson Luke Perry, all of Vidalia; and sister, Bennie Anthony Heard of the Center Community.
Mr. Anthony was married for many years to the late Vonnie Johnston of Dallas, Texas. Her children, Cindy, Duff, Pam, Julie, Mark and Mike have remained very special in his life.
The family wishes to thank Juanita Henson and her family, Andy, Amanda, and Shelby for many years of care and loving friendship.
Funeral services will be held at Bernstein Funeral Home on Friday, September 2, at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Center United Methodist Church cemetery in Center. Post Chaplin Wayne Brown will conduct the funeral service and Post 56 members will provide its final salute ceremony.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
James Evans (08-22-16)
CLARKESVILLE - (Ret.) MAJ James Henry Evans, 79, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on October 15, 1936, in Pendergrass, the son of the late Paul R. and Vivian Nabors Evans. He was retired from the United States Army as a Major after serving two tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal along with other awards, medals and accommodations. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Danny Evans.
He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Luciana Evans; daughter, Susie (Sizar) Zaher; grandchildren, Christopher and James Zaher; brothers, Billy, Neal, Bruce, Donnie, Ronnie, Davis and Eddie Evans; sisters, Edna England and Pauline Maxey; and 18 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 26, at Sykes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to www.sykesfuneralhome.com
He was born on October 15, 1936, in Pendergrass, the son of the late Paul R. and Vivian Nabors Evans. He was retired from the United States Army as a Major after serving two tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal along with other awards, medals and accommodations. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Danny Evans.
He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Luciana Evans; daughter, Susie (Sizar) Zaher; grandchildren, Christopher and James Zaher; brothers, Billy, Neal, Bruce, Donnie, Ronnie, Davis and Eddie Evans; sisters, Edna England and Pauline Maxey; and 18 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 26, at Sykes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to www.sykesfuneralhome.com
Thomas Carbaugh Sr. (08-30-16)
MAYSVILLE - Thomas Eugene Carbaugh, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at his residence with family.
Mr. Carbaugh was born in Franklin County, Pa., on July 11, 1942, the son of the late Brady LeRoy and Helen Clever Carbaugh. He was a member of Homer Baptist Church, had served in the Navy and was retired. Mr. Carbaugh was also preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia Marie Mowen, Faye Lyne Sprenkle and Richard Lee Harbaugh.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vyone Carbaugh, Maysville; children, Martina “Tina” LaRae and Richard Pusbach, Maysville, Tammy Lee and Darryl Daniels, Maysville, Tonia May and Scott Sisk, Braselton, and Thomas Eugene Carbaugh Jr. and Julie Carbaugh, Auburn; seven grandchildren; siblings, Brady Leroy Carbaugh, Jr., Green Castle, Pa., Carolyn Louise Shatzer, Chambersburg, Pa., Amos Robert Carbaugh, Mercersburg, Pa., and Dennis Wayne Carbaugh, Green Castle, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, September 2, in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Crabbe will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 1, and 12 to 2 p.m., Friday, September 2, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Mr. Carbaugh was born in Franklin County, Pa., on July 11, 1942, the son of the late Brady LeRoy and Helen Clever Carbaugh. He was a member of Homer Baptist Church, had served in the Navy and was retired. Mr. Carbaugh was also preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia Marie Mowen, Faye Lyne Sprenkle and Richard Lee Harbaugh.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vyone Carbaugh, Maysville; children, Martina “Tina” LaRae and Richard Pusbach, Maysville, Tammy Lee and Darryl Daniels, Maysville, Tonia May and Scott Sisk, Braselton, and Thomas Eugene Carbaugh Jr. and Julie Carbaugh, Auburn; seven grandchildren; siblings, Brady Leroy Carbaugh, Jr., Green Castle, Pa., Carolyn Louise Shatzer, Chambersburg, Pa., Amos Robert Carbaugh, Mercersburg, Pa., and Dennis Wayne Carbaugh, Green Castle, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, September 2, in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Crabbe will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 1, and 12 to 2 p.m., Friday, September 2, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Nonnie Sue Payne (08-29-16)
HOSCHTON - Nonnie Sue Payne, 72, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Charles Payne; parents, Jim and Edna Roberts Higgins; sister, Nell Gilleland; and brother, Waymon Higgins.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Rosa Higgins, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Lona and Kenneth Thompson, Lawrenceville; sister-in-law, Lottie Higgins, Dahlonega; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Mrs. Payne was born April 26, 1944, in Duluth. She was retired in customer service and a member of the Peoples Baptist Church in Jefferson. She was known for her homemade banana pudding and homemade fudge. She loved going to church, crocheting and always doing for others. She loved her God and family and was loved by all.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Hagwood and Jackie Payne officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1832 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30136. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Charles Payne; parents, Jim and Edna Roberts Higgins; sister, Nell Gilleland; and brother, Waymon Higgins.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Rosa Higgins, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Lona and Kenneth Thompson, Lawrenceville; sister-in-law, Lottie Higgins, Dahlonega; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Mrs. Payne was born April 26, 1944, in Duluth. She was retired in customer service and a member of the Peoples Baptist Church in Jefferson. She was known for her homemade banana pudding and homemade fudge. She loved going to church, crocheting and always doing for others. She loved her God and family and was loved by all.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Hagwood and Jackie Payne officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1832 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30136. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home.
‘Tom’ Dupont Sr. (08-28-16)
Thomas “Tom” Francis Dupont, Sr., 81, died Sunday August 28, 2016, at Northridge Medical Center.
Born in Kimberly, Wis., on April 1, 1935, Tom was one of seven children born to Joseph and Agnes Dupont. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Polman, at Kimberly High School. The two married while Tom was attending St. Norbert College on a football scholarship. After a brief stint in the NFL, Tom spent his career as an entrepreneur. He also served in the United States Naval Reserve.
What people remember most about Tom is his devotion to the Lord, his love for his family and his adoration for sports. An accomplished golfer, and professional football player, he loved all sports and enjoyed sharing memories with those around him. Even though football robbed him of the ability to walk for the past decade, he’d say he would give anything to suit-up one more time. Equally so, he loved to hunt and fish and relished in sharing stories (true and tall) about his hunts with brothers and sons.
He was preceded in death by the most beautiful women he’s ever seen, and his wife of 58 years, Dorothy.
Survivors include their four children, Jean Marie Ann (Dupont) Reese, Charleston, S.C.; Jon Joseph Dupont, Grayson, Ga.; Thomas Francis Dupont, Jr., Atlanta, Ga.; and Daniel Thomas Dupont, Commerce, Ga; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Private services will be held August 31.
Born in Kimberly, Wis., on April 1, 1935, Tom was one of seven children born to Joseph and Agnes Dupont. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Polman, at Kimberly High School. The two married while Tom was attending St. Norbert College on a football scholarship. After a brief stint in the NFL, Tom spent his career as an entrepreneur. He also served in the United States Naval Reserve.
What people remember most about Tom is his devotion to the Lord, his love for his family and his adoration for sports. An accomplished golfer, and professional football player, he loved all sports and enjoyed sharing memories with those around him. Even though football robbed him of the ability to walk for the past decade, he’d say he would give anything to suit-up one more time. Equally so, he loved to hunt and fish and relished in sharing stories (true and tall) about his hunts with brothers and sons.
He was preceded in death by the most beautiful women he’s ever seen, and his wife of 58 years, Dorothy.
Survivors include their four children, Jean Marie Ann (Dupont) Reese, Charleston, S.C.; Jon Joseph Dupont, Grayson, Ga.; Thomas Francis Dupont, Jr., Atlanta, Ga.; and Daniel Thomas Dupont, Commerce, Ga; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Private services will be held August 31.
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