COMMERCE - Wanda Sue Hill, 66, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at her residence, following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lilly Rebecca Cheek Underwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley F. Hill.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney Pritchett and Bobby Underwood, both of Maysville; two brothers, John H Underwood and J.B. Underwood, both of Commerce; and a sister, Wilma Holden, Ackworth.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 1, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating. Burial will be in the Banks County Memorial Gardens.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Annie Beck (11-27-13)
COMMERCE - Annie Lee Beck, 83, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Wilbanks Personal Care Home.
Mrs. Beck was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Herbert and Vennie Watts Daniel. She was a poultry farmer, foster parent, homemaker, and a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Beck was preceded in death by her husband, James Boyd Beck; and son-in-law, Kelly Parham.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda Wilbanks (Mike), Commerce, Inez Parham, Hull, and Marion Dillard, Hull; son, Jerry Beck, Commerce; brother, Jimmy Daniel, Commerce; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special angels, Misty, Rebecca, and Libby.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Singletary and Dr. Billy Owensby officiating. Interment will be at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family would like to send a special Thank You to Athens Regional Home Health Care, Homestead Hospice, and Dr. Michael Cobb.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Beck was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Herbert and Vennie Watts Daniel. She was a poultry farmer, foster parent, homemaker, and a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Beck was preceded in death by her husband, James Boyd Beck; and son-in-law, Kelly Parham.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda Wilbanks (Mike), Commerce, Inez Parham, Hull, and Marion Dillard, Hull; son, Jerry Beck, Commerce; brother, Jimmy Daniel, Commerce; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special angels, Misty, Rebecca, and Libby.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Singletary and Dr. Billy Owensby officiating. Interment will be at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family would like to send a special Thank You to Athens Regional Home Health Care, Homestead Hospice, and Dr. Michael Cobb.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilda ‘Bill’ Martin (11-26-13)
MAYSVILLE - Wilda “Bill” Wheeler Martin, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
Mrs. Martin was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph Wheeler Sr., and Ina Doss Wheeler. She was a homemaker, a member of the Oconee Baptist Church, and was a graduate the Martin Institute in Jefferson. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by sisters, Nell W. Brown, Edna W. Mathis, Ora Emma Wheeler, Alda W. Harbin, and Sara W. Daniel; and a brother, Daniel Joseph Wheeler Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Lee Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Jean M. and Charles Wheeler; grandson, Andrew (Mandy) Wheeler, all of Maysville; great-grandchild, McKenzie Lynn Wheeler; aunt, Helen Doss Howard, Austell; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. The burial will follow in the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Oconee Baptist Church, 4554 Highway 82 North, Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Martin was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph Wheeler Sr., and Ina Doss Wheeler. She was a homemaker, a member of the Oconee Baptist Church, and was a graduate the Martin Institute in Jefferson. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by sisters, Nell W. Brown, Edna W. Mathis, Ora Emma Wheeler, Alda W. Harbin, and Sara W. Daniel; and a brother, Daniel Joseph Wheeler Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Lee Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Jean M. and Charles Wheeler; grandson, Andrew (Mandy) Wheeler, all of Maysville; great-grandchild, McKenzie Lynn Wheeler; aunt, Helen Doss Howard, Austell; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. The burial will follow in the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Oconee Baptist Church, 4554 Highway 82 North, Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Lonnie Gresham (11-26-13)
JEFFERSON - Lonnie Gresham, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late James and Callie Johnson Gresham. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Pilgrims Pride. Mr. Gresham was preceded by his wife, Minnie Lee Wilson Gresham; brothers, James, Claude, Richard, Theodis, Cleveland, and Roosevelt Gresham; sister, Alberta Gresham; and a great-grandson, D.J. Shields.
Survivors include three daughters, Sylvia (Terrell) Shields, Rome, Angela (Steve) Jackson and Veronica Gresham, Jefferson; son, Morris Gresham, Jefferson; brother, Allen Gresham, Jefferson; sisters, Bonnie Horton, Hazel Watson, Ella Mae Damons, and Irene Gresham, all of Jefferson; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 30, at the New Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Hazell Quarrels officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The cortege will assemble 12:15 p.m. Saturday at 906 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jefferson, GA. The body will be placed in the Church at 12 noon and lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, November 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Grandsons and nephews will be honored as pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late James and Callie Johnson Gresham. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Pilgrims Pride. Mr. Gresham was preceded by his wife, Minnie Lee Wilson Gresham; brothers, James, Claude, Richard, Theodis, Cleveland, and Roosevelt Gresham; sister, Alberta Gresham; and a great-grandson, D.J. Shields.
Survivors include three daughters, Sylvia (Terrell) Shields, Rome, Angela (Steve) Jackson and Veronica Gresham, Jefferson; son, Morris Gresham, Jefferson; brother, Allen Gresham, Jefferson; sisters, Bonnie Horton, Hazel Watson, Ella Mae Damons, and Irene Gresham, all of Jefferson; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 30, at the New Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Hazell Quarrels officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. The cortege will assemble 12:15 p.m. Saturday at 906 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jefferson, GA. The body will be placed in the Church at 12 noon and lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, November 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Grandsons and nephews will be honored as pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Annie Ruth Anthony (11-25-13)
COMMERCE - Annie Ruth Anthony, 91, died Monday, November 25, 2013,at Northridge Health and Rehab Center.
She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Tillman and Bessie Garrison Bagwell. She was a member of Nicholson Congregational Holiness Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Anthony was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Howington; second husband, Roger Anthony; children, Wanda Giddens and Kathy Hill; brothers and sisters, Homer “Tootsie” Bagwell, Joe Bagwell, Tillman “Bud” Bagwell, Mary Embrick, Nancy Standridge, Sarah Autry and Frances Worley; and a number of half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Frances Barnett and Vaughn Howington, Sr. ,both of Commerce, Julie Cooper, Maysville, Jimmy Anthony, Commerce, and Debbie Benton, Danielsville; grandchildren raised in the home, Michelle Bowen, Nicholson, Cindy Parr, Jefferson, and Christi Anthony, Columbus; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of half brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Interment will follow at Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Tillman and Bessie Garrison Bagwell. She was a member of Nicholson Congregational Holiness Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Anthony was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Howington; second husband, Roger Anthony; children, Wanda Giddens and Kathy Hill; brothers and sisters, Homer “Tootsie” Bagwell, Joe Bagwell, Tillman “Bud” Bagwell, Mary Embrick, Nancy Standridge, Sarah Autry and Frances Worley; and a number of half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Frances Barnett and Vaughn Howington, Sr. ,both of Commerce, Julie Cooper, Maysville, Jimmy Anthony, Commerce, and Debbie Benton, Danielsville; grandchildren raised in the home, Michelle Bowen, Nicholson, Cindy Parr, Jefferson, and Christi Anthony, Columbus; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of half brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Interment will follow at Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Hautell Gulley (11-24-13)
Hautell L. Gulley, 93, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Heart of Georgia Hospice.
Mrs. Gulley was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Obe Linton Langston, Sr. and Eunice Reed Langston. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Virginia Carol Gulley (1939); son, Bobby Harold Gulley (1997); husband of 63 years, Fred A. Gulley (2002); sister, Dorothy Hawks (2010); brother, Obe L. Langston, Jr. (2013) ; and son-in-law, Hoyet W. Brown, Jr. (2009).
She was a member of Harmony Christian Church in Commerce, but attended Centerville First Baptist Church in Centerville for 25 years. She was a well-known and respected seamstress for 30 years. In her retirement, she created and sold crafts to the public. She especially enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with her husband in their RV, but her heart was at Mr. Bud's Campground in the North Georgia Mountains. She was known for her chocolate pies and biscuits.
Survivors include her devoted daughter, Marilyn Gulley Brown, Warner Robins; grandson, Kenneth Brown (Erin); and great-grandchildren, Rowan and Lily Brown, Cumming; granddaughters, Jennifer Brown, Lawrenceville, and Melissa Gulley Kirksey (Bill), Warner Robins; and a former daughter-in-law, Pamela Gulley Boggs.
Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Geneva Standridge, Commerce, Grace Gulley, Athens, Laura Belle Langston, Maysville, and Frances Burns, Greenville, S.C.; and her loving nieces, nephews and friends, especially her dear friend of 61 years, Lela Tomlinson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kingsford Assisted Living for their love and care of our mother.
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Warner Robins, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gulley was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Obe Linton Langston, Sr. and Eunice Reed Langston. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Virginia Carol Gulley (1939); son, Bobby Harold Gulley (1997); husband of 63 years, Fred A. Gulley (2002); sister, Dorothy Hawks (2010); brother, Obe L. Langston, Jr. (2013) ; and son-in-law, Hoyet W. Brown, Jr. (2009).
She was a member of Harmony Christian Church in Commerce, but attended Centerville First Baptist Church in Centerville for 25 years. She was a well-known and respected seamstress for 30 years. In her retirement, she created and sold crafts to the public. She especially enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with her husband in their RV, but her heart was at Mr. Bud's Campground in the North Georgia Mountains. She was known for her chocolate pies and biscuits.
Survivors include her devoted daughter, Marilyn Gulley Brown, Warner Robins; grandson, Kenneth Brown (Erin); and great-grandchildren, Rowan and Lily Brown, Cumming; granddaughters, Jennifer Brown, Lawrenceville, and Melissa Gulley Kirksey (Bill), Warner Robins; and a former daughter-in-law, Pamela Gulley Boggs.
Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Geneva Standridge, Commerce, Grace Gulley, Athens, Laura Belle Langston, Maysville, and Frances Burns, Greenville, S.C.; and her loving nieces, nephews and friends, especially her dear friend of 61 years, Lela Tomlinson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kingsford Assisted Living for their love and care of our mother.
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Warner Robins, is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Whisnant
WINTERVILLE - Peggy Ann Smallwood Whisnant, 72, died.
She was the daughter of the late Frank Smallwood and Helen Irene Hood Barnett.
Survivors include a brother, William (Angie) Barnet, Winterville; and two nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday November 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. the day of the service. The Rev. Lee Ritchie will be officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Frank Smallwood and Helen Irene Hood Barnett.
Survivors include a brother, William (Angie) Barnet, Winterville; and two nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday November 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. the day of the service. The Rev. Lee Ritchie will be officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Keith Kles (11-20-13)
JEFFERSON - Keith Alan Kles, 52, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
He was born in New Eagle, Pa., the son of the late Frank Glenn Kles and Gloria Ann Legeza Kles of Monongahela, Pa. He was the maintenance supervisor with Deutz Xchange in Pendergrass for a number of years, and was a volunteer track and field, and throwing coach with Jefferson High School.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Candi Kles; sons, Zachary Alan Kles and Joshua Alexander Kles, all of Jefferson; twin sister, Kerri Kles, Bethlehem; brother, Gary Neil Kles, Winder; nephews, Patrick and Neil Brady, Atlanta; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Bonnie Devore, Monongahela, Pa.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends in Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends at the Evans Funeral Home on Friday, November 22, from 4 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are omitted. Please make donations to the kidney cancer association or Children's Health Care of Atlanta.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in New Eagle, Pa., the son of the late Frank Glenn Kles and Gloria Ann Legeza Kles of Monongahela, Pa. He was the maintenance supervisor with Deutz Xchange in Pendergrass for a number of years, and was a volunteer track and field, and throwing coach with Jefferson High School.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Candi Kles; sons, Zachary Alan Kles and Joshua Alexander Kles, all of Jefferson; twin sister, Kerri Kles, Bethlehem; brother, Gary Neil Kles, Winder; nephews, Patrick and Neil Brady, Atlanta; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Bonnie Devore, Monongahela, Pa.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends in Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends at the Evans Funeral Home on Friday, November 22, from 4 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are omitted. Please make donations to the kidney cancer association or Children's Health Care of Atlanta.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Warren Toney (11-21-13)
COMMERCE - Warren Toney, 83, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, at his residence.
He was the son of the late James Robert and Dora Wilson Toney.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Wiley Toney, Commerce; sons, Kim Toney, Commerce, Nick Toney, Maysville, and Jay Toney, Commerce; daughter, Robin Lambeth, Hamilton; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home. Services will be held Sunday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The body will be cremated following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Freedom Baptist Church Building Fund.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late James Robert and Dora Wilson Toney.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Wiley Toney, Commerce; sons, Kim Toney, Commerce, Nick Toney, Maysville, and Jay Toney, Commerce; daughter, Robin Lambeth, Hamilton; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home. Services will be held Sunday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The body will be cremated following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Freedom Baptist Church Building Fund.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Saine (11-19-13)
BRASELTON - Larry J. Saine, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Lou Saine. Larry enjoyed his outdoors hobbies of gardening and fishing. Mr. Saine was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Brock; and sister, Mary Smith
Survivors include brothers, William Saine and wife Linda, Braselton, and Jerry Brock, Gainesville; sisters Laverne Woodard, Oakwood, and Loretta Jordan and husband Tommy; nieces, Pamela Spivey, Jessica Spivey, Zachary Spivey, Angela Lee, and Regina Free; nephews, Ronnie Woodard, Lee Woodard, and Randy Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, at Center Union Baptist Church, 302 Ednaville Rd., Braselton, GA 30517. The Revs. Everrett Carlis and Calvin Gooch will be officiating. Interment will be at the Hoschton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 21, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Center Union Baptist Church.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Lou Saine. Larry enjoyed his outdoors hobbies of gardening and fishing. Mr. Saine was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Brock; and sister, Mary Smith
Survivors include brothers, William Saine and wife Linda, Braselton, and Jerry Brock, Gainesville; sisters Laverne Woodard, Oakwood, and Loretta Jordan and husband Tommy; nieces, Pamela Spivey, Jessica Spivey, Zachary Spivey, Angela Lee, and Regina Free; nephews, Ronnie Woodard, Lee Woodard, and Randy Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, at Center Union Baptist Church, 302 Ednaville Rd., Braselton, GA 30517. The Revs. Everrett Carlis and Calvin Gooch will be officiating. Interment will be at the Hoschton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 21, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Center Union Baptist Church.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
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