PENDERGRASS - Neal “GP” Lentz Krouskroup Jr., 66, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014.
Mr. Krouskroup was born in Hialeah, Fla., the son of the late Neal Lentz Krouskroup Sr. and Gloria King Krouskroup. He was a procurement manager for Telmar Communications, attended Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Watt Krouskroup; and a sister, Annie Kuhm.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karey and Frank Trevino and Christie Krouskroup, all of Alpharetta, and Chantell and Chris Pettite, Pendergrass; son, Neal Krouskroup, Alpharetta; sister, Cynthia Krouskroup Rose, Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Alyssa Krouskroup, Kayla Pettite, Chelsea Pettite, Erin and Ryan Hrynda, Ahnna Slate, Knyah Trevino, Ruby and Josh Wilson, Daniel Holmes; and a brother, Carl Schneider.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr. officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jackson County
‘Pop’ Daniel (07-08-14)
COMMERCE - Jimmy Curtis “Pop” Daniel, 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Hubert and Viennie Daniel. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ledford Daniel.
Survivors include sons, Donnie Daniel, Ila, and Eddie Daniel, Commerce; grandchildren, Timmy Daniel, Patricia Denton, Randy Ayers and Kathy Ayers; great-grandchild, Gemma Denton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday July 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Hubert and Viennie Daniel. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ledford Daniel.
Survivors include sons, Donnie Daniel, Ila, and Eddie Daniel, Commerce; grandchildren, Timmy Daniel, Patricia Denton, Randy Ayers and Kathy Ayers; great-grandchild, Gemma Denton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday July 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Johnson (07-08-14)
JEFFERSON - Shirley Ruth Johnson 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, following a long courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Jefferson, she was born March 13, 1949, the daughter of Ruth C. Johnson and the late Jimmy S. Johnson. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Banks.
She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and the University of Georgia with a degree in Art. After college she taught school in Meriwether County, Georgia, for several years. She then moved West and worked on Cattle ranches in Colorado and Wyoming. Deciding it was too cold in Wyoming, she came back to Georgia to work on the family cattle and poultry farm and started her business, Foxwood Training Center, where she taught horseback riding and dog obedience classes for many years. Shirley was a Master 4Her and master gardener with a love for animals and the outdoors and a gift for teaching people. She was a gifted artist in several mediums, stained glass, pottery, painting and photography.
Shirley was a member of Galilee Christian Church and enjoyed her church family and going on church related trips.
Survivors in addition to her mother include two brothers, Dewey (Robyn) Johnson and Randy (Jackie) Johnson; nieces Laura Underwood and Audrey Stell; nephews, Eli Underwood, JT Johnson and Nathan Johnson.
A special thanks to her friends and caregivers, Brenda Adams and Kris Pruett.
A memorial service will be held Thursday July 10, at Galilee Christian Church at 6 p.m. with Ministers Tom Plank and Nick Vipperman and Mr. Mark Tuggle officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
A native of Jefferson, she was born March 13, 1949, the daughter of Ruth C. Johnson and the late Jimmy S. Johnson. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Banks.
She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and the University of Georgia with a degree in Art. After college she taught school in Meriwether County, Georgia, for several years. She then moved West and worked on Cattle ranches in Colorado and Wyoming. Deciding it was too cold in Wyoming, she came back to Georgia to work on the family cattle and poultry farm and started her business, Foxwood Training Center, where she taught horseback riding and dog obedience classes for many years. Shirley was a Master 4Her and master gardener with a love for animals and the outdoors and a gift for teaching people. She was a gifted artist in several mediums, stained glass, pottery, painting and photography.
Shirley was a member of Galilee Christian Church and enjoyed her church family and going on church related trips.
Survivors in addition to her mother include two brothers, Dewey (Robyn) Johnson and Randy (Jackie) Johnson; nieces Laura Underwood and Audrey Stell; nephews, Eli Underwood, JT Johnson and Nathan Johnson.
A special thanks to her friends and caregivers, Brenda Adams and Kris Pruett.
A memorial service will be held Thursday July 10, at Galilee Christian Church at 6 p.m. with Ministers Tom Plank and Nick Vipperman and Mr. Mark Tuggle officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jacob Bullock (07-08-14)
COMMERCE - Jacob Lamar Bullock, 18, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Gwinnett Medical Center.
He was born in Lawrenceville, the son of Shannon and Angie Harris Bullock of Commerce. He was a member of The Grove.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Drew Bullock; and sister, Ellie Bullock, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be at held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 11, at The Grove with the Rev. Blaine Tarnecki officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Lawrenceville, the son of Shannon and Angie Harris Bullock of Commerce. He was a member of The Grove.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Drew Bullock; and sister, Ellie Bullock, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be at held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 11, at The Grove with the Rev. Blaine Tarnecki officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
David Duck (07-06-14)
CLAYTON - David Warren Duck, 56, formerly of Braselton, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014.
David was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Eugene Preston Duck and Berthaleen Parten Duck. David was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. David was an equipment operator with the City of Jefferson for several years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Duck; and nephew, Mark Duck.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Pam Duck, Hoschton; two nephews, Terrell Duck and Matt Duck; niece, Shane Cronic; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
David was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Eugene Preston Duck and Berthaleen Parten Duck. David was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. David was an equipment operator with the City of Jefferson for several years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Duck; and nephew, Mark Duck.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Pam Duck, Hoschton; two nephews, Terrell Duck and Matt Duck; niece, Shane Cronic; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Douglas, Walker (07-04-14)
JEFFERSON - Douglas Merrill Walker, 68, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014.
He was a family man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by Holly, his shih tzu, loved ones stated. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Civil War buff. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by a brother Scott Walker.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years Sherry Walker; daughter Hannah Belle Walker, Jefferson; sisters Kathy Butler and husband Ricky, North Carolina, Robyn Davis and husband Cliff, Sandersville, Lauri Walker Closson, New York, and P.J. Johnston, Macon.
A private memorial service will be held.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
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He was a family man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by Holly, his shih tzu, loved ones stated. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Civil War buff. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by a brother Scott Walker.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years Sherry Walker; daughter Hannah Belle Walker, Jefferson; sisters Kathy Butler and husband Ricky, North Carolina, Robyn Davis and husband Cliff, Sandersville, Lauri Walker Closson, New York, and P.J. Johnston, Macon.
A private memorial service will be held.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
‘Johnnie’ Johnson Sr. (07-04-14)
James T. ‘Johnnie’ Johnson Sr., 65, seeing that his work was done, the Lord saw it fit to call his angel home. Born December 22, 1948, in Demopolis, Ala., he departed this life Saturday, July 4, 2014.
He was a strong Baptist, born and raised in Alabama. Working hard all his life, he left his home state at an early age. He settled in Middletown, Ohio, where he got married and raised four children. He was employed in the United States Postal Office in Middleton, Ohio, until retiring after over 30 years. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Bell Johnson; mother and father, Lula Mae Jones Johnson and Johnnie Johnson, Sr.; two brothers, Johnnie Johnson Jr., David Lee Johnson; and one nephew, Tommie Ward Jr. His presence on Earth will be dearly missed, loved ones stated.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Johnson, Hamilton, Ohio, Michael Johnson and Andrew Johnson, both of Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, Cassandra Johnson, Wash., DC; two grandsons, Carson Johnson and Cole Johnson, both of Hamilton, Ohio; seven sisters, Lillie Mae Hobson, Birmingham, Ala., Georgia (Rev. James) Harris and Beatrice Harris, both of Mobile, Ala., Dorothy Ward, Catherine Johnson, Lucinda (Jimmie) Watson, and Mary Ann Parrish, all of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Junior (Iris) Johnson, Fort Worth, Texas, Nelson (Ruby) Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson, both of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call Thursday, July 10, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hall-Jordan & Perry Memorial Chapel in Middletown, Ohio. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Little-Ward Funeral Home in Commerce. Final services will be held Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m., at Jones Chapel Church in Commerce. Interment will be at Jones Chapel Church Cemetery.
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Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a strong Baptist, born and raised in Alabama. Working hard all his life, he left his home state at an early age. He settled in Middletown, Ohio, where he got married and raised four children. He was employed in the United States Postal Office in Middleton, Ohio, until retiring after over 30 years. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Bell Johnson; mother and father, Lula Mae Jones Johnson and Johnnie Johnson, Sr.; two brothers, Johnnie Johnson Jr., David Lee Johnson; and one nephew, Tommie Ward Jr. His presence on Earth will be dearly missed, loved ones stated.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Johnson, Hamilton, Ohio, Michael Johnson and Andrew Johnson, both of Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, Cassandra Johnson, Wash., DC; two grandsons, Carson Johnson and Cole Johnson, both of Hamilton, Ohio; seven sisters, Lillie Mae Hobson, Birmingham, Ala., Georgia (Rev. James) Harris and Beatrice Harris, both of Mobile, Ala., Dorothy Ward, Catherine Johnson, Lucinda (Jimmie) Watson, and Mary Ann Parrish, all of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Junior (Iris) Johnson, Fort Worth, Texas, Nelson (Ruby) Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson, both of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call Thursday, July 10, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hall-Jordan & Perry Memorial Chapel in Middletown, Ohio. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Little-Ward Funeral Home in Commerce. Final services will be held Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m., at Jones Chapel Church in Commerce. Interment will be at Jones Chapel Church Cemetery.
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Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Matthews (07-07-14)
NICHOLSON - Oliver “Jim” Dean Matthews, 92, died Monday, July 07, 2014, at his residence.
Mr. Matthews was born in Nicholson, the son of the late, Milton Homer and Lillie Mae Greene Matthews. Mr. Matthews was retired from Gold Kist, a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church, and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Lucille Cowart Matthews.
Survivors include a son, Larry Matthews, Nicholson; sisters, Vera Jackson, Commerce, and Opal Fields, Ila; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, at 2 p.m., from the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marshall Bruner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Matthews was born in Nicholson, the son of the late, Milton Homer and Lillie Mae Greene Matthews. Mr. Matthews was retired from Gold Kist, a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church, and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Lucille Cowart Matthews.
Survivors include a son, Larry Matthews, Nicholson; sisters, Vera Jackson, Commerce, and Opal Fields, Ila; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, at 2 p.m., from the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marshall Bruner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Dailey (07-06-14)
NICHOLSON - Sarah Frances Dailey, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Dailey was the daughter of the late Robert and Jesse Sisk Hardy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Hansel Minish; second husband, Edgar Coleman Dailey; and a daughter, Linda Jean Crumley.
Survivors include sons, Jerrell (Michele) Minish, Athens, Thomas Minish, Nicholson, and Eddie (Carolyn) Dailey, Macon; daughters, Jimmie (Ronnie) Hulsey, Buford, Brenda Boring, Hull, Jackie (Tommy) Griffith, Homer, Connie (Mickey) Archer, Nicholson, Vickie (Chris Leach) Kittle, Athens, and Jean Thomas, Nicholson; brother, Leroy (Maggie) Hardy, Commerce; 45 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday July 8, from 6 until 8 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday July 9, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Nicholson City Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Dailey was the daughter of the late Robert and Jesse Sisk Hardy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Hansel Minish; second husband, Edgar Coleman Dailey; and a daughter, Linda Jean Crumley.
Survivors include sons, Jerrell (Michele) Minish, Athens, Thomas Minish, Nicholson, and Eddie (Carolyn) Dailey, Macon; daughters, Jimmie (Ronnie) Hulsey, Buford, Brenda Boring, Hull, Jackie (Tommy) Griffith, Homer, Connie (Mickey) Archer, Nicholson, Vickie (Chris Leach) Kittle, Athens, and Jean Thomas, Nicholson; brother, Leroy (Maggie) Hardy, Commerce; 45 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday July 8, from 6 until 8 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday July 9, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Nicholson City Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Freeman (07-05-14)
CARROLLTON - Nancy Joyce McEver Freeman, 77, passed away early Saturday morning, July 5, 2014, at Carrollton Manor.
Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Doyle Freeman. She was born December 24, 1936, in Thomasville, N.C., the daughter of the late Marion Riley McEver and Corrine Bessie Bray McEver, and retired from Southwire Company after having worked in the office personal inventory department for 25 years. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Adriene North, Carrollton, and Nanette and Earl Burnett, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Lois Segars, Allen, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, John and Angela McEver, Commerce; grandchildren, Kaila and Kiel Mashburn, Kelli and Blake Robinson, and Dyllan Williamson; great grandson, Gunner Robinson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 8, at 2 p.m. from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Pastor Eric Marston officiating. Entombment will follow in Carroll Memory Garden Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, July 7, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.
Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Doyle Freeman. She was born December 24, 1936, in Thomasville, N.C., the daughter of the late Marion Riley McEver and Corrine Bessie Bray McEver, and retired from Southwire Company after having worked in the office personal inventory department for 25 years. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Adriene North, Carrollton, and Nanette and Earl Burnett, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Lois Segars, Allen, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, John and Angela McEver, Commerce; grandchildren, Kaila and Kiel Mashburn, Kelli and Blake Robinson, and Dyllan Williamson; great grandson, Gunner Robinson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 8, at 2 p.m. from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Pastor Eric Marston officiating. Entombment will follow in Carroll Memory Garden Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, July 7, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.
Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton is in charge of the arrangements.
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