MAYSVILLE - Jerry Grady Greenway, 84, Maysville, entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Mr. Greenway was born in Maysville, a son of the late Charlie and Bessie Barnes Greenway, was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and successfully worked in used car sales for 55 years.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Greenway is preceded by his wife, Betty Brookshire Greenway; sons, Roger Dale and Mike Greenway; sisters, Merle Ryder, Mary Grace Greenway and Bernice Greenway; and a brother, Dillard Greenway.
Survivors include a daughter, LaJuana Atkins and her husband Kenneth, Chatsworth; a son, Greg Greenway and his wife Cindy, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service: Monday, August, 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating with burial to follow in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Alex Greenway, Chris Johnson, Ted LaPointe, Bobby Ocamb, David Weir and Bill Moss. Boyd Strickland will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Family to receive friends: Monday, August 5, 2019, from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy.,, Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Jackson County
Deanna Gayle Robertson (7-30-2019)
WAYCROSS - Deanna Gayle Robertson, 47, Waycross, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019.
Survivors include loved ones, Ray Johnson of 17 years; mother, Virginia Evans; children, Allyson Robertson, Lane Robertson and Anna Shelnutt; siblings, Donna Poe, Deborah Shelnutt, Ralph Hickox and Delores Todd; granddaughter, Jocelyn; many nieces, nephews and loving family members.
Ms. Robertson is preceded in death by her son, Austin Tyler Robertson; and father, Ralph Austin Hickox Sr.
Funeral service: Sunday August 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Frank Wood will be officiating. Interment to follow at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Saturday August 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Survivors include loved ones, Ray Johnson of 17 years; mother, Virginia Evans; children, Allyson Robertson, Lane Robertson and Anna Shelnutt; siblings, Donna Poe, Deborah Shelnutt, Ralph Hickox and Delores Todd; granddaughter, Jocelyn; many nieces, nephews and loving family members.
Ms. Robertson is preceded in death by her son, Austin Tyler Robertson; and father, Ralph Austin Hickox Sr.
Funeral service: Sunday August 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Frank Wood will be officiating. Interment to follow at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Saturday August 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Jane Frances Chandler (7-30-2019)
Jane Frances Chandler, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 30, 2019, in Gainesville.
She was born on October 31, 1935, in Atlanta, at Crawford Long Memorial Hospital to the late Albert Marvin and Margaret Scarborough Boyd. Jane (Priss) grew up in Atlanta attending school at North Fulton High School and Oglethorpe University. She danced ballet at her Aunt Jane’s dance studio and even performed at the Fox Theater. She was a librarian for North Fulton High School and did accounting and clerical work for various companies.
In 1958, she met the love of her life Harvey (Sonny Boy to his family) and they were married on December 20, 1958. They had 54 wonderful years together. They raised their four children in Atlanta and then later retired to the country at their property in Maysville. They were members of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church and developed many lifelong friends in their Sunday school class. Family, church and friends were always the center of her life.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Hinton Chandler and her brother Albert M. (Bubba) Boyd, Jr.
Jane is survived by her four children; Mary Margaret Chandler (Paul Steinichen), Elizabeth Rhines (Mark), Harvey Hinton Chandler, Jr. and Andrew Parks Chandler (Barbara); her grandchildren, Charlotte Jane Steinichen, Adam Boyd Steinichen, Julia Rhines Jeter (Russell), Peter Nelson Rhines (Lori), Christina Scarborough Rhines, Joseph Parks Chandler, Christina Marie Chandler; Hannah Claire Cantrell (Dustin), Hinton Parks Chandler, Nolan Conniff Chandler, and Catherine Amelia Chandler; and her great-grandchildren Erin Elizabeth Cantrell and Gabriel Benjamin Cantrell.
Funeral service: Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel.
Family to receive visitors: Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 1 p.m., before the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Memory Chapel, 755 Atlanta Hwy. SE, Winder, Ga., 30680.
Send online condolences at www.smithmemorychapel.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia or Northeast Georgia Hospice at https://www.humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/tribute-gifts/ or https://www.themedicalcenterfoundation.org/donate/donationform/.
She was born on October 31, 1935, in Atlanta, at Crawford Long Memorial Hospital to the late Albert Marvin and Margaret Scarborough Boyd. Jane (Priss) grew up in Atlanta attending school at North Fulton High School and Oglethorpe University. She danced ballet at her Aunt Jane’s dance studio and even performed at the Fox Theater. She was a librarian for North Fulton High School and did accounting and clerical work for various companies.
In 1958, she met the love of her life Harvey (Sonny Boy to his family) and they were married on December 20, 1958. They had 54 wonderful years together. They raised their four children in Atlanta and then later retired to the country at their property in Maysville. They were members of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church and developed many lifelong friends in their Sunday school class. Family, church and friends were always the center of her life.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Hinton Chandler and her brother Albert M. (Bubba) Boyd, Jr.
Jane is survived by her four children; Mary Margaret Chandler (Paul Steinichen), Elizabeth Rhines (Mark), Harvey Hinton Chandler, Jr. and Andrew Parks Chandler (Barbara); her grandchildren, Charlotte Jane Steinichen, Adam Boyd Steinichen, Julia Rhines Jeter (Russell), Peter Nelson Rhines (Lori), Christina Scarborough Rhines, Joseph Parks Chandler, Christina Marie Chandler; Hannah Claire Cantrell (Dustin), Hinton Parks Chandler, Nolan Conniff Chandler, and Catherine Amelia Chandler; and her great-grandchildren Erin Elizabeth Cantrell and Gabriel Benjamin Cantrell.
Funeral service: Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel.
Family to receive visitors: Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 1 p.m., before the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith Memory Chapel, 755 Atlanta Hwy. SE, Winder, Ga., 30680.
Send online condolences at www.smithmemorychapel.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia or Northeast Georgia Hospice at https://www.humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/tribute-gifts/ or https://www.themedicalcenterfoundation.org/donate/donationform/.
Shelby Morris Swords (8-2-2019)
WINDER - Shelby Morris Swords, 75, Winder, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, at her residence.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Winder with the Rev. Cheryl Cloar officiating.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Ms. Swords was born September 4, 1943, in Winder, to the late William Clinton Morris and Vinnie Patton. She worked at Winder Barrow Hospital as an LPN OB charge nurse. She played handbells in choir. Ms. Swords took pride in her yard and made the best chocolate cake ever. She was also a nurse at Winder-Barrow High School. Ms. Swords took pride in her medical knowledge and would have made a good doctor. Ms. Swords was a member at the First Christian Church of Winder
She is survived by her children, Greg Davenport; Kentucky, Phyllis Hansford and Michael, Comer, Erica Gregorio and Hugo, San Diego, Calif., and Jessica Burton and Eric, Winder; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lewis Swords and brother Grady Morris.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Winder with the Rev. Cheryl Cloar officiating.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Ms. Swords was born September 4, 1943, in Winder, to the late William Clinton Morris and Vinnie Patton. She worked at Winder Barrow Hospital as an LPN OB charge nurse. She played handbells in choir. Ms. Swords took pride in her yard and made the best chocolate cake ever. She was also a nurse at Winder-Barrow High School. Ms. Swords took pride in her medical knowledge and would have made a good doctor. Ms. Swords was a member at the First Christian Church of Winder
She is survived by her children, Greg Davenport; Kentucky, Phyllis Hansford and Michael, Comer, Erica Gregorio and Hugo, San Diego, Calif., and Jessica Burton and Eric, Winder; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lewis Swords and brother Grady Morris.
Thomas David Carter (7-29-2019)
Thomas David Carter, 86, passed away on July 29, 2019.
A native of Hall County, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Johnny B. and Viola Stover Carter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, the late Jean Wages Carter. Mr. Carter was a U.S. Army Veteran and an industrial engineer who spent the latter part of his career teaching at Athens Tech.
He is survived by his wife Mary Wheelis Carter; along with his children Phillip (Cindy) Carter and Patricia (Jack) Payne, all of Winder; grandchildren include, Brad (Lauren) Carter, Matthew Carter, Josh (Laura) Payne, and Tyler (Amanda) Payne; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Emree, Harper, Ezra, Asher and Hattie.
David was also blessed with an inherited family through his second marriage. Those survivors include children, Karen (Kevin) Barrett, Kelly (Brad) Powell, and Todd (Jesica) Conner; grandchildren, Carrie (Jesse) Owens, Zach (Rebecca) Barrett, Lindsey (Eric) Plant, Joe Conner, and Brody Conner; and great-grandchildren, Sophie Grace, Cate, Hannah Grey, Mary Leigh, Amelia and Ada.
Funeral service: Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 4 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel with Brad Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, July 31, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.
A native of Hall County, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Johnny B. and Viola Stover Carter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, the late Jean Wages Carter. Mr. Carter was a U.S. Army Veteran and an industrial engineer who spent the latter part of his career teaching at Athens Tech.
He is survived by his wife Mary Wheelis Carter; along with his children Phillip (Cindy) Carter and Patricia (Jack) Payne, all of Winder; grandchildren include, Brad (Lauren) Carter, Matthew Carter, Josh (Laura) Payne, and Tyler (Amanda) Payne; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Emree, Harper, Ezra, Asher and Hattie.
David was also blessed with an inherited family through his second marriage. Those survivors include children, Karen (Kevin) Barrett, Kelly (Brad) Powell, and Todd (Jesica) Conner; grandchildren, Carrie (Jesse) Owens, Zach (Rebecca) Barrett, Lindsey (Eric) Plant, Joe Conner, and Brody Conner; and great-grandchildren, Sophie Grace, Cate, Hannah Grey, Mary Leigh, Amelia and Ada.
Funeral service: Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 4 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel with Brad Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, July 31, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.
Robert “Jerry” Strickland (7-26-2019)
JEFFERSON - Robert “Jerry” Strickland, 73, Jefferson, entered into rest Friday, July 26, 2019.
Mr. Strickland was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Chester Adell Strickland and the late Louise Whitlock White, was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired Respiratory Therapist.
Survivors include two sons, Russell Strickland, Jefferson, and Robert Strickland and his wife Glenda, Jefferson; one brother, Larry Strickland and his wife Montie, Newnan; one sister, Sandra Cannon, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Russell Strickland, Jr., Kayla Strickland, Austin Strickland, Alexis Strickland, Casey Strickland, Aiden Strickland, all of Jefferson, Bethany Strickland, Morrow, and Alyssa Davis, Commerce.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating with burial to follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Statham.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 29, 1029, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family will be at the residence of Russell Strickland, 253 Hickory Hills Dr., Jefferson, Ga.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mr. Strickland was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Chester Adell Strickland and the late Louise Whitlock White, was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired Respiratory Therapist.
Survivors include two sons, Russell Strickland, Jefferson, and Robert Strickland and his wife Glenda, Jefferson; one brother, Larry Strickland and his wife Montie, Newnan; one sister, Sandra Cannon, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Russell Strickland, Jr., Kayla Strickland, Austin Strickland, Alexis Strickland, Casey Strickland, Aiden Strickland, all of Jefferson, Bethany Strickland, Morrow, and Alyssa Davis, Commerce.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating with burial to follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Statham.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 29, 1029, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family will be at the residence of Russell Strickland, 253 Hickory Hills Dr., Jefferson, Ga.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
John Hutchins (7-25-2019)
BUFORD - John Hutchins, 92, Buford, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. J. Hutchins and Vivian Jarrard Hutchins; and brother, Dr. Harry Hutchins.
Mr. Hutchins is survived by his wife, Lucy Jones Hutchins, Buford; brother and sister-in-law, Dorsey and Louise Hutchins, Winder; sisters-in-law, Jannean Moore Jones, Buford, and Shirley Porter Jones, Sugar Hill; beloved nephew and niece, Randy and Deanna Jones, Buford; beloved niece and nephew, Jeanette and Vernard Cruse, Buford; and other beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Hutchins was born June 27, 1927, in Buford. He attended Buford High School and later graduated from Darlington High School in Rome. Mr. Hutchins was a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He was a graduate of John Marshall Law School LLB where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Sigma Delta Kappa. He also attended the University of Maryland. John and Lucy Hutchins were married at Buford Presbyterian Church on March 4, 1953. Mr. Hutchins was a retired realtor, and did sales and advertising. John and Lucy Hutchins were co-owners of Hutchins Real Estate Company in Buford. He authored several English books for the University of Georgia. He taught doctors in Maryland how to install contact lenses. He had also worked for the City of Winder in redevelopment, and wrote the history of Winder. He also was the author of Hutchins Guide to Bible Reading. Mr. Hutchins was elected to the State House of Representatives from Hall County in 1948. He was also a former legislator and was appointed public relations director and consultant. He was a fully accredited associate of San Francisco College of Chiropractic. Mr. Hutchins was a member of the Buford First United Methodist Church in Buford.
Funeral service: Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27th from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, 2019, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 329, Buford, Ga., 30515, in memory of John Hutchins.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Ga., 770-932-1133.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. J. Hutchins and Vivian Jarrard Hutchins; and brother, Dr. Harry Hutchins.
Mr. Hutchins is survived by his wife, Lucy Jones Hutchins, Buford; brother and sister-in-law, Dorsey and Louise Hutchins, Winder; sisters-in-law, Jannean Moore Jones, Buford, and Shirley Porter Jones, Sugar Hill; beloved nephew and niece, Randy and Deanna Jones, Buford; beloved niece and nephew, Jeanette and Vernard Cruse, Buford; and other beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Hutchins was born June 27, 1927, in Buford. He attended Buford High School and later graduated from Darlington High School in Rome. Mr. Hutchins was a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He was a graduate of John Marshall Law School LLB where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Sigma Delta Kappa. He also attended the University of Maryland. John and Lucy Hutchins were married at Buford Presbyterian Church on March 4, 1953. Mr. Hutchins was a retired realtor, and did sales and advertising. John and Lucy Hutchins were co-owners of Hutchins Real Estate Company in Buford. He authored several English books for the University of Georgia. He taught doctors in Maryland how to install contact lenses. He had also worked for the City of Winder in redevelopment, and wrote the history of Winder. He also was the author of Hutchins Guide to Bible Reading. Mr. Hutchins was elected to the State House of Representatives from Hall County in 1948. He was also a former legislator and was appointed public relations director and consultant. He was a fully accredited associate of San Francisco College of Chiropractic. Mr. Hutchins was a member of the Buford First United Methodist Church in Buford.
Funeral service: Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27th from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, 2019, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 329, Buford, Ga., 30515, in memory of John Hutchins.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Ga., 770-932-1133.
Ethelene Bronner Randolph (7-25-2019)
JEFFERSON - Ethelene Bronner Randolph, 93, Jefferson, entered into rest Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Joe and Alice Shields Bronner, was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Randolph is preceded by her husband, J.P. Randolph; a sister, Joann Daniels; brother, Joe Henry Bronner; and a grandchild, Barbara Evans.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Parham and Peggy Moore, Jefferson; grandchildren, Carey Moon, Gloria and Walter Davenport; great-grandchildren, Torey and Chquea Evans, Shanga and Tamicka Moon, Latysha and Tim Gaither, Tyeshia Butts, Ryderrick Moon and Karen Moon; 13 great-great-grandchildren; special granddaughters, Cathy Daniels and Wanda Lester; and special son, David Gillespie.
Funeral service: Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Taqaveous Chandler officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Joe and Alice Shields Bronner, was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Randolph is preceded by her husband, J.P. Randolph; a sister, Joann Daniels; brother, Joe Henry Bronner; and a grandchild, Barbara Evans.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Parham and Peggy Moore, Jefferson; grandchildren, Carey Moon, Gloria and Walter Davenport; great-grandchildren, Torey and Chquea Evans, Shanga and Tamicka Moon, Latysha and Tim Gaither, Tyeshia Butts, Ryderrick Moon and Karen Moon; 13 great-great-grandchildren; special granddaughters, Cathy Daniels and Wanda Lester; and special son, David Gillespie.
Funeral service: Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Taqaveous Chandler officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Patrisha Hainstock (7-24-2019)
JEFFERSON - Patrisha Hainstock, 61, Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2019.
Mrs. Hainstock was a substitute teacher for the Jackson County School System for over 10 years.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Robert Hainstock; mother Maggie Rayfield; daughters Kasey Solis and husband Ramon, Jefferson, and Callista Whitney and husband Jeremiah, Ark.; brothers Dennis Rayfield and wife Diane, S.C., Gary Rayfield and wife Judy, Ark., Keith Rayfield and wife Millie, N.C.; grandchildren Christian, Reagan, Linaya, Jacob and Caleb; fur babies Gretchen, Sophia, Dabo and Sadie; and a host of other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her father Otto Rayfield and grandson Ben Whitney.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Rod Zwemke will be officiating. Interment to follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's organization of your choice.
Funeral arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Mrs. Hainstock was a substitute teacher for the Jackson County School System for over 10 years.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Robert Hainstock; mother Maggie Rayfield; daughters Kasey Solis and husband Ramon, Jefferson, and Callista Whitney and husband Jeremiah, Ark.; brothers Dennis Rayfield and wife Diane, S.C., Gary Rayfield and wife Judy, Ark., Keith Rayfield and wife Millie, N.C.; grandchildren Christian, Reagan, Linaya, Jacob and Caleb; fur babies Gretchen, Sophia, Dabo and Sadie; and a host of other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her father Otto Rayfield and grandson Ben Whitney.
Funeral service: Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Rod Zwemke will be officiating. Interment to follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's organization of your choice.
Funeral arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Jack Dempsey Little (7-25-2019)
JEFFERSON - Jack Dempsey Little, 89, Jefferson, entered into rest Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Mr. Little was born in Hall County, a son of the late Leonard Livingston Little and the late Mary Harriet Bryant Little, and attended Piedmont and Young Harris Colleges where he excelled in basketball. Mr. Little was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a 60-year member of the Unity Masonic Lodge, retired from Jackson Electric Membership Corporaton after 38 years of service and operated a successful cattle farm.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Little is preceded by brothers, John Henry, Ray, Frank, Paul and Boyd Little; sisters, Nell Whitmire and Dorothy Sailors; great-granddaughter, Marleigh Moore; son, Bryan Little and his wife of many years, Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Ledford Little.
Survivors include a daughter, Lanice Little Couch and her husband Joe, Jefferson; son, David Little and his wife Melanie, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Virginia Little, Gainesville; seven grandchildren, Trey Couch, Drew Couch, Mark Little, Jessica Little, Katie Blevins, Rachel Day and Jeff Shaw; Six great-grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Essie Hughey; and a special family member, Kenneth Borders also survive.
Funeral service: Monday, July 29, 2019, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Reed officiating with burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. The following gentlemen will be honored as pallbearers: Randall and Bradley Little, Powell and Michael Sailors, Stanley Ertzberger and Allen Hunter.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 29, 2019, from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Ctr. East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Ga., 30346 or to Palladium Care Hospice, 5415 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Unit 1102, Lawrenceville, Ga., 30043.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mr. Little was born in Hall County, a son of the late Leonard Livingston Little and the late Mary Harriet Bryant Little, and attended Piedmont and Young Harris Colleges where he excelled in basketball. Mr. Little was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a 60-year member of the Unity Masonic Lodge, retired from Jackson Electric Membership Corporaton after 38 years of service and operated a successful cattle farm.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Little is preceded by brothers, John Henry, Ray, Frank, Paul and Boyd Little; sisters, Nell Whitmire and Dorothy Sailors; great-granddaughter, Marleigh Moore; son, Bryan Little and his wife of many years, Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Ledford Little.
Survivors include a daughter, Lanice Little Couch and her husband Joe, Jefferson; son, David Little and his wife Melanie, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Virginia Little, Gainesville; seven grandchildren, Trey Couch, Drew Couch, Mark Little, Jessica Little, Katie Blevins, Rachel Day and Jeff Shaw; Six great-grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Essie Hughey; and a special family member, Kenneth Borders also survive.
Funeral service: Monday, July 29, 2019, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Reed officiating with burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. The following gentlemen will be honored as pallbearers: Randall and Bradley Little, Powell and Michael Sailors, Stanley Ertzberger and Allen Hunter.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 29, 2019, from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Ctr. East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Ga., 30346 or to Palladium Care Hospice, 5415 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Unit 1102, Lawrenceville, Ga., 30043.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
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