Ruby Irene Seagraves Dailey, 96, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2014, following a brief illness.
Ruby lived in Jackson County all her life until 12 years ago when she moved to Gray, Ga., to be near family. She was the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Seagraves of Jackson County. She was a homemaker and retired textile business worker. Ruby was the oldest member of Nicholson Baptist Church. She retired from Commerce Manufacturing Company and after that she and her husband did some traveling, but mostly spent her time enjoying her family and piecing quilt tops. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren each have at least one quilt made especially for them.
Ruby enjoyed sports. She was a big Georgia Bulldog fan and attended Georgia football games until the end. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren and in later years her great-grandchildren participate in all their activities. Family was very important to her.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Thomas E. Dailey. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Nellie Tolbert, Mamie Smith and Tellie Mae Kesler and three brothers, Hoyt Seagraves, Jewel Seagraves and Amory Seagraves.
Ruby is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Beverly and Wesley Wells, Gray, and Martha Lynn and J.D. Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; three grandsons, Tommy (Amy) Wells, Athens, Ken (Greer) Wells, Watkinsville, Jared (Stephanie) Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Paige Comstock, Boston, Mass.; nine great-grandchildren who were the loves of her life, Wesley, Luke, Tanner, and Zach Wells, Karlee, Kendall, Kourtney, and Kamryn Wells, and Calvin Comstock; one surviving sibling, Allie Farmer, Nicholson.
She was affectionately known as Mother, Granga, Nanga, and Na-Na by her loving family, who cherish the happy memories of her. She left us with quite a legacy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Revs. Barry Collins and Terry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Charles McCollum (03-29-14)
Charles Edward McCollum passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. McCollum was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. McCollum; a son, David McCollum; daughter, Charlene Roberts; and a great-grandchild.
He was retired from Roper Pump Company and served in the United States Army. Mr. McCollum is survived by a daughter, Julie McCollum, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Barbara McCollum, Toccoa; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish, Commerce, and Chris Hill, Commerce.
Graveside services were held Monday March 31, at Jackson Memorial Park.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McCollum was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. McCollum; a son, David McCollum; daughter, Charlene Roberts; and a great-grandchild.
He was retired from Roper Pump Company and served in the United States Army. Mr. McCollum is survived by a daughter, Julie McCollum, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Barbara McCollum, Toccoa; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish, Commerce, and Chris Hill, Commerce.
Graveside services were held Monday March 31, at Jackson Memorial Park.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Nina Jonette Wilkes (04-15-14)
JEFFERSON - Nina Jonette Castleberry “Jo” Wilkes, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late John Kalper Castleberry and Nettie Turner Conkle Castleberry. She was retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where she was a administrative assistant, and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Her hobbies include working on genealogy and hybrid roses. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Glenn Wilkes; two children, Kenneth Wilkes and Michelle Wilkes; and two sisters, Ellen Warwick and Josephine Castleberry.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Wilkes Hale, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Susan Wilkes, Londonderry, N.H.; two grandchildren, Claudia Hale-Jinks, Ocala, Fla., and Collis Hale, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Charley Jinks and John Jinks, both of Ocala, Fla.; and sister, Betty Massey, Ellijay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Source Code: IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late John Kalper Castleberry and Nettie Turner Conkle Castleberry. She was retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where she was a administrative assistant, and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Her hobbies include working on genealogy and hybrid roses. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Glenn Wilkes; two children, Kenneth Wilkes and Michelle Wilkes; and two sisters, Ellen Warwick and Josephine Castleberry.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Wilkes Hale, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Susan Wilkes, Londonderry, N.H.; two grandchildren, Claudia Hale-Jinks, Ocala, Fla., and Collis Hale, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Charley Jinks and John Jinks, both of Ocala, Fla.; and sister, Betty Massey, Ellijay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Source Code: IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Hall (04-12-14)
JEFFERSON - Ruth Pritchett Hall, 74, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014.
Mrs. Hall was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Louis and Annie Perry Pritchett. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hall; two sons, Michael and David Hall; and grandson, Scott Nix.
Survivors include a son, Brian Hall, Jefferson; three grandchildren, Kevin Hall, Melissa Hall, and William Hall; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Duncan officiating. The burial will follow in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Tommy Hayes, Timmy Hayes, Johnny Hall, Luke Turpin, Jonathan Bagwell, and Scott Garner honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Hall was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Louis and Annie Perry Pritchett. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hall; two sons, Michael and David Hall; and grandson, Scott Nix.
Survivors include a son, Brian Hall, Jefferson; three grandchildren, Kevin Hall, Melissa Hall, and William Hall; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Duncan officiating. The burial will follow in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Tommy Hayes, Timmy Hayes, Johnny Hall, Luke Turpin, Jonathan Bagwell, and Scott Garner honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Hazel Smith (04-14-14)
JEFFERSON - Hazel Davis Smith, 77, entered into rest on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Claude B. and Novie Turpin Davis. Mrs. Smith was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and retired from the textile industry and the restaurant business. Hazel was a loving and caring mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Davis and Ed Davis; and two sisters, Dot Pittman and Eva Edwards.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Smith and Tommy and Debbie Smith, all of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Vince Patten, Cumming; sisters, Roberta Wood and Claudia Chastain, both of Jefferson; brother, John Davis, Danielsville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral home with the Rev. Richard Hoard officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Jonathan Stancil, Jason Black, Jimmy Chastain, Jason Chastain, Bradley Wood, Dale Wood, and Blake Ledbetter honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Claude B. and Novie Turpin Davis. Mrs. Smith was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and retired from the textile industry and the restaurant business. Hazel was a loving and caring mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Davis and Ed Davis; and two sisters, Dot Pittman and Eva Edwards.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Smith and Tommy and Debbie Smith, all of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Vince Patten, Cumming; sisters, Roberta Wood and Claudia Chastain, both of Jefferson; brother, John Davis, Danielsville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral home with the Rev. Richard Hoard officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Jonathan Stancil, Jason Black, Jimmy Chastain, Jason Chastain, Bradley Wood, Dale Wood, and Blake Ledbetter honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
‘Chris’ Garrett (04-11-14)
COMMERCE - Christopher “Chris” Damon Garrett, 35, entered into rest Friday, April 11, 2014.
He was born in Commerce, the son of Ricky and Gloria Dudley Garrett of Commerce. Mr. Garrett was an avid race fan and was a successful owner, racecar builder and driver of his own car. Chris’ # 49 was a regular on many dirt tracks and in many races in the area. Chris was an accomplished farmer and diesel technician and worked side by side with his father in the family business.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Ricky Damon Garrett, Commerce; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Garrett, Commerce; grandmother, Louise Dudley, Commerce; special friend, Lisa Akins, Commerce; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday April 14, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Patsy Garrett officiating. Interment was on the Garrett Farm on Apple Valley Road, Commerce. Robert Dudley, Trebor Dudley, Darrell Garrett, Larry Garrett, Daniel Anderson, and Eric Shummer were honored as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606.
Evans Funeral Home Inc., Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
He was born in Commerce, the son of Ricky and Gloria Dudley Garrett of Commerce. Mr. Garrett was an avid race fan and was a successful owner, racecar builder and driver of his own car. Chris’ # 49 was a regular on many dirt tracks and in many races in the area. Chris was an accomplished farmer and diesel technician and worked side by side with his father in the family business.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Ricky Damon Garrett, Commerce; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Garrett, Commerce; grandmother, Louise Dudley, Commerce; special friend, Lisa Akins, Commerce; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday April 14, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Patsy Garrett officiating. Interment was on the Garrett Farm on Apple Valley Road, Commerce. Robert Dudley, Trebor Dudley, Darrell Garrett, Larry Garrett, Daniel Anderson, and Eric Shummer were honored as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606.
Evans Funeral Home Inc., Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
John Purcell (04-11-14)
COMMERCE - John Eugene Purcell, 53, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Purcell was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Gene and Elizabeth Logan Purcell. He was employed at Roper Pump as an engineer.
Hel is survived by a son, Gordon Purcell; daughter, Emma Purcell, both of Commerce; and brother, Jim Purcel, Watkinsville.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. During John’s service, the family welcomes any of his family, friends, and classmates to share their favorite “John stories”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Community Bank and Trust to help with John’s children’s college tuition.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Purcell was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Gene and Elizabeth Logan Purcell. He was employed at Roper Pump as an engineer.
Hel is survived by a son, Gordon Purcell; daughter, Emma Purcell, both of Commerce; and brother, Jim Purcel, Watkinsville.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. During John’s service, the family welcomes any of his family, friends, and classmates to share their favorite “John stories”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Community Bank and Trust to help with John’s children’s college tuition.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Wanda Weldon (04-10-14)
NICHOLSON - Wanda Elizabeth Weldon, 62, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Weldon was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late W.T. and Cathel Mae Palmer Chester. She was a member of Nicholson Congregational Holiness Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Emory Weldon, Nicholson; daughters and sons-in-law, Laurel and Sid Arnold, Loganville, and Priscilla and Billy Norris, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston and Melissa Weldon, Danielsville, and Lane and Lisa Weldon, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Wilson, Johnson City, Tenn., and Phyllis Vaughn and Pam Daniels, both of Nicholson; brothers, Ray Chester, Nicholson, Oral Chester, Commerce, and Kenneth Chester, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Lauren Bridges, Jake Bridges, Courtney Weldon, and Layken Weldon.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at River of Life Worship Center with the Rev. Junior Sosebee officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Weldon was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late W.T. and Cathel Mae Palmer Chester. She was a member of Nicholson Congregational Holiness Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Emory Weldon, Nicholson; daughters and sons-in-law, Laurel and Sid Arnold, Loganville, and Priscilla and Billy Norris, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston and Melissa Weldon, Danielsville, and Lane and Lisa Weldon, Commerce; sisters, Barbara Wilson, Johnson City, Tenn., and Phyllis Vaughn and Pam Daniels, both of Nicholson; brothers, Ray Chester, Nicholson, Oral Chester, Commerce, and Kenneth Chester, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Lauren Bridges, Jake Bridges, Courtney Weldon, and Layken Weldon.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at River of Life Worship Center with the Rev. Junior Sosebee officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Lamar Martin (04-09-14)
Lamar Martin, 63, husband of Jennie Sautter Martin, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
A native of Buford, he was the son of the late Newman Decatur Martin and Floyce Whidby Martin. He spent most of his life teaching and working in the HVAC-R profession and eventually retired doing what he loved to do, fishing and playing with the horses.
Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Christie and Jamie Gordon, Toccoa, and Joshua and Christina Martin, Athens; sister, Jeannine Morris, Braselton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens.
Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.
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A native of Buford, he was the son of the late Newman Decatur Martin and Floyce Whidby Martin. He spent most of his life teaching and working in the HVAC-R profession and eventually retired doing what he loved to do, fishing and playing with the horses.
Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Christie and Jamie Gordon, Toccoa, and Joshua and Christina Martin, Athens; sister, Jeannine Morris, Braselton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens.
Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Kinlee Lewis (04-08-14)
COMMERCE - Kinlee Elizabeth Lewis, infant daughter of Josh and Jenna Jones Lewis of Commerce, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Kinlee was preceded in death by her grandmother, Martha Lewis.
In addition to her parents, survivors include grandparents, Jerry and Scherry Lewis, Nicholson, and Donald and Beth Jones, Homer.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Kinlee was preceded in death by her grandmother, Martha Lewis.
In addition to her parents, survivors include grandparents, Jerry and Scherry Lewis, Nicholson, and Donald and Beth Jones, Homer.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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