Roy Chester Coggins, 79, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce, following an extended illness.
Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Birdie Overby Coggins and was Baptist.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Coggins Jr. and Linda Coggins, Commerce, Michael and Sherry Coggins, Cleveland; grandsons, John and David Coggins, Commerce; granddaughters, Destiny and Desiree Coggins, Cleveland; sister, Betty Boggs, Flowery Branch; brothers, Frank D. Coggins, Maysville, and Bob Coggins, Flowery Branch; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 20, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park South Cemetery.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Billy’ Clark
William Thomas “Billy” Clark, 60, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008.
He was born in Hall County, the son of Beulah Martin Clark of Hoschton and the late Marshall Clark. He was owner of Clark Poultry House Insulation and was a member of the Hoschton Baptist Church. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Clark; and brother, David Clark.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sybil Clark, Hoschton; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Penny Clark, Hoschton; daughter, Klanci Grissom, Hoschton; grandchildren, Savanna Hardy, Lola Clark and Rylie Grissom, all of Hoschton; brother, Jimmy Clark, Flowery Branch; sisters, Sandra Braselton, Lawrenceville, and Pam Duck, Braselton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2:30 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Holmes, Marshall Dale and Ms. Jennifer Mason officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Mr. Clark’s employees will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Hall County, the son of Beulah Martin Clark of Hoschton and the late Marshall Clark. He was owner of Clark Poultry House Insulation and was a member of the Hoschton Baptist Church. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Clark; and brother, David Clark.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sybil Clark, Hoschton; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Penny Clark, Hoschton; daughter, Klanci Grissom, Hoschton; grandchildren, Savanna Hardy, Lola Clark and Rylie Grissom, all of Hoschton; brother, Jimmy Clark, Flowery Branch; sisters, Sandra Braselton, Lawrenceville, and Pam Duck, Braselton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2:30 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Holmes, Marshall Dale and Ms. Jennifer Mason officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Mr. Clark’s employees will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Wood
Joyce Wood, of Nicholson, a committed Christian, loving mother, devoted wife, and endearing friend has left this earthly life and is now resting in the arms of Christ. She was 71, the daughter of the late Bill and Bessie Odum Nicholson.
She was married for 56 years to Gene Wood, her high school sweetheart. Together they raised five wonderful children, sharing with each of them their love for Christ, family, and community.
Her family was the center of her life. Her greatest delight was watching each of her children grow into loving contributing adults. She adored her thirteen grandchildren and two great grandsons and marveled in their accomplishments. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family during holidays and special occasions. She was a devoted sister to her siblings Martha, Thomas, Rogers, and Billy.
Joyce was a very artistic and inventive woman who was ahead of her time. A seamstress, painter, and woodworker, she could turn concepts into reality without a blueprint or pattern. She was fearless in her confidence to build anything she could conceive. Whether it was making band uniforms without a pattern, building a porch, putting down flooring, building cabinets, painting folk art pictures, or making costumes, she shared these amazing talents with family and friends throughout her life.
Joyce was also a dedicated friend. Friends and family turned to Joyce for everything from being present at childbirth, helping with sick children, planning weddings, leading community events, and building projects. Throughout her life she opened her home to family and friends who were in need, often for extended periods of time.
One of her many hobbies was collecting Hallmark Christmas ornaments. She took great pride and joy in displaying her extensive collections.
She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church for many years where she enjoyed rich fellowship and deep friendships.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Gene, daughter Patty Brantley of Danielsville GA, daughter Deborah Allen of Santa Claus IN, daughter Cindy Thomas of Savannah GA, son Mike Wood of Nicholson GA, son John Wood of Nicholson GA, brother Rogers Nicholson of Commerce GA, brother Thomas Nicholson of Hull GA, sister Martha Fitzpatrick, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday November 21, 2008, 11:00 AM, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Rev. John Wood, Rev. John Brantley, and Rev. Jeff Appling officiating with interment in Howington cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1-3 and 6:30-8:30 PM.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce GA is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or donations made to Samaritan's Children Fund, Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
She was married for 56 years to Gene Wood, her high school sweetheart. Together they raised five wonderful children, sharing with each of them their love for Christ, family, and community.
Her family was the center of her life. Her greatest delight was watching each of her children grow into loving contributing adults. She adored her thirteen grandchildren and two great grandsons and marveled in their accomplishments. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family during holidays and special occasions. She was a devoted sister to her siblings Martha, Thomas, Rogers, and Billy.
Joyce was a very artistic and inventive woman who was ahead of her time. A seamstress, painter, and woodworker, she could turn concepts into reality without a blueprint or pattern. She was fearless in her confidence to build anything she could conceive. Whether it was making band uniforms without a pattern, building a porch, putting down flooring, building cabinets, painting folk art pictures, or making costumes, she shared these amazing talents with family and friends throughout her life.
Joyce was also a dedicated friend. Friends and family turned to Joyce for everything from being present at childbirth, helping with sick children, planning weddings, leading community events, and building projects. Throughout her life she opened her home to family and friends who were in need, often for extended periods of time.
One of her many hobbies was collecting Hallmark Christmas ornaments. She took great pride and joy in displaying her extensive collections.
She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church for many years where she enjoyed rich fellowship and deep friendships.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Gene, daughter Patty Brantley of Danielsville GA, daughter Deborah Allen of Santa Claus IN, daughter Cindy Thomas of Savannah GA, son Mike Wood of Nicholson GA, son John Wood of Nicholson GA, brother Rogers Nicholson of Commerce GA, brother Thomas Nicholson of Hull GA, sister Martha Fitzpatrick, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday November 21, 2008, 11:00 AM, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Rev. John Wood, Rev. John Brantley, and Rev. Jeff Appling officiating with interment in Howington cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1-3 and 6:30-8:30 PM.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce GA is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or donations made to Samaritan's Children Fund, Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Robert Cowart
Robert L. Cowart, 80, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Holt Lester and Mamie Louise Williamson Cowart. Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Joyce Smith Cowart; brothers, J.L. Cowart, Curtis Cowart and James Cowart; and a sister, Mary Kathy Ann Cowart.
Survivors include sons, Steve R. Cowart, Phillip M. Cowart, Dwyane Cowart, and Mark Cowart, all of Jackson County; a brother, Jimmy Cowart, Jackson County; sisters, Birtdell Lord, Bonnie Loggins, Virginia Austin and Betty Austin, all of Jackson County; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Holt Lester and Mamie Louise Williamson Cowart. Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Joyce Smith Cowart; brothers, J.L. Cowart, Curtis Cowart and James Cowart; and a sister, Mary Kathy Ann Cowart.
Survivors include sons, Steve R. Cowart, Phillip M. Cowart, Dwyane Cowart, and Mark Cowart, all of Jackson County; a brother, Jimmy Cowart, Jackson County; sisters, Birtdell Lord, Bonnie Loggins, Virginia Austin and Betty Austin, all of Jackson County; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Hardman
Donald Hardman, 44, of Demorest, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, following a sudden illness.
He was born on November 25, 1963, in Jackson County, the son of Michael Hardman of Cleveland, and Linda Webb of Demorest. He attended the Return Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Andrew Hardman; sister, Angela Usher; and brothers, Ben Hardman and Daniel Hardman.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 4 p.m., at the Return Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Mr. Skipper Smith officiating. All family and friends planning to attend the service, please meet at the graveside by 3:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to The Donald Hardman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 58, Demorest, GA 30535.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on November 25, 1963, in Jackson County, the son of Michael Hardman of Cleveland, and Linda Webb of Demorest. He attended the Return Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Andrew Hardman; sister, Angela Usher; and brothers, Ben Hardman and Daniel Hardman.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 4 p.m., at the Return Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Mr. Skipper Smith officiating. All family and friends planning to attend the service, please meet at the graveside by 3:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to The Donald Hardman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 58, Demorest, GA 30535.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Janie Cotton
Janie Tolbert Cotton, 81, of Jefferson, died Monday, November 17, 2008.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Dalton Tolbert. She was a homemaker, a member of the Good News Christian Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran. She was the first woman to serve on the Jefferson City Council, and was instrumental in getting coats, boots, and helmets for the Jefferson Fire Department. She served with the Girl Scouts of America and helped form the first Cub Scout Troop. Mrs. Cotton and her husband were participants in the local high school football booster club. She served her country with the 3rd WAC in Fort Bragg, N.C. Along with her husband, she worked as a security guard at Hurricane Shoals Park, and most recently volunteered her time to reading with children at the local elementary school. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cotton; brother, Nelson Tolbert; and a sister, Doris Doster.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Renata Cotton, Watkinsville, Mike and Carol Cotton, Athens; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank and the Rev. Marv Westfall officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Georgia, 3715 Northside Parkway 400 Northcreek, Suite 300, Atlanta, Ga. 30327.
The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Dalton Tolbert. She was a homemaker, a member of the Good News Christian Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran. She was the first woman to serve on the Jefferson City Council, and was instrumental in getting coats, boots, and helmets for the Jefferson Fire Department. She served with the Girl Scouts of America and helped form the first Cub Scout Troop. Mrs. Cotton and her husband were participants in the local high school football booster club. She served her country with the 3rd WAC in Fort Bragg, N.C. Along with her husband, she worked as a security guard at Hurricane Shoals Park, and most recently volunteered her time to reading with children at the local elementary school. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cotton; brother, Nelson Tolbert; and a sister, Doris Doster.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Renata Cotton, Watkinsville, Mike and Carol Cotton, Athens; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank and the Rev. Marv Westfall officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Georgia, 3715 Northside Parkway 400 Northcreek, Suite 300, Atlanta, Ga. 30327.
The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Alfreda McNabb
Alfreda Nix McNabb, 81, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospice in Athens.
Born on June 17, 1927, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late A.C. “Arnie” and Oma Robertson Nix McNabb. She was retired from Scovill Fasteners and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband, T.J. McNabb, Clarkesville; a son, Richard McNabb, Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Stowe, Pendergrass; brother, Hubert Nix, Carnesville; sister, Dolly Owensby, Chatsworth; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 2 p.m., at the Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Revs. Paris Whitworth and David Garrison officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home, 5495 Hwy. 197 S., Clarkesville.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 17, 1927, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late A.C. “Arnie” and Oma Robertson Nix McNabb. She was retired from Scovill Fasteners and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband, T.J. McNabb, Clarkesville; a son, Richard McNabb, Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Stowe, Pendergrass; brother, Hubert Nix, Carnesville; sister, Dolly Owensby, Chatsworth; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 2 p.m., at the Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Revs. Paris Whitworth and David Garrison officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home, 5495 Hwy. 197 S., Clarkesville.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buck’ Rucker
Luther Frank “Buck” Rucker, 78, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born on March 25, 1930, he was the son of the late James Taylor and Willie Lee Davis Rucker of Banks County. He received his education at Johntown School, which later became known as the Commerce School System. He received his high school diploma from Timber Ridge Industrial School in Gainesville and furthered his education by enlisting in the United States Army, serving two tours of duty in Korea.
He joined the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Commerce at an early age. He later joined the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, where he served as an active deacon.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sammy Sue Rucker, Commerce; children, Dr. Anthony “Tony” Rucker Sr. and Michelle Rucker, Monroe, Saverne Rucker Varnum, Jefferson; special daughter, Mary (Bobby) Burley, Commerce; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Fields, Viola (Willie) Jackson and Hilda (Bobby) Worsham, all of Gainesville; aunts, Ruby Rucker and Geneva Rucker, both of Commerce; brothers-in-law, Lovett (Lucille) Law, William (Laverne) Law, and George (Rachel) Law; sister-in-law, Ardie Bell Law; special son, Marshall F. Varnum Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Ivey White officiating.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 25, 1930, he was the son of the late James Taylor and Willie Lee Davis Rucker of Banks County. He received his education at Johntown School, which later became known as the Commerce School System. He received his high school diploma from Timber Ridge Industrial School in Gainesville and furthered his education by enlisting in the United States Army, serving two tours of duty in Korea.
He joined the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Commerce at an early age. He later joined the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, where he served as an active deacon.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sammy Sue Rucker, Commerce; children, Dr. Anthony “Tony” Rucker Sr. and Michelle Rucker, Monroe, Saverne Rucker Varnum, Jefferson; special daughter, Mary (Bobby) Burley, Commerce; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Fields, Viola (Willie) Jackson and Hilda (Bobby) Worsham, all of Gainesville; aunts, Ruby Rucker and Geneva Rucker, both of Commerce; brothers-in-law, Lovett (Lucille) Law, William (Laverne) Law, and George (Rachel) Law; sister-in-law, Ardie Bell Law; special son, Marshall F. Varnum Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Ivey White officiating.
Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Lewallen
Lillie Faye Lewallen, 82, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Holman and Pearl Williams Ayers. She was self-employed, having retired from Lewallen’s Tot and Teen Shop, and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce.
Survivor include her husband of 66 years, Felton Lewallen, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Billy Parson, Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Paulette Lewallen, Commerce; grandsons, Eric Parson, Cumming, Paul Lewallen and Brad Lewallen, both of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Ahsley, Amber and Braison Lewallen, all of Commerce, Cayla and Cody Lewallen, Maysville, and Nikki Parson, Cumming; sisters, Ann Kennedy, Clarksville, Mary Ensley, Tucker, and Pat Lord, Upland, Calif.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Holman and Pearl Williams Ayers. She was self-employed, having retired from Lewallen’s Tot and Teen Shop, and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce.
Survivor include her husband of 66 years, Felton Lewallen, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Billy Parson, Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Paulette Lewallen, Commerce; grandsons, Eric Parson, Cumming, Paul Lewallen and Brad Lewallen, both of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Ahsley, Amber and Braison Lewallen, all of Commerce, Cayla and Cody Lewallen, Maysville, and Nikki Parson, Cumming; sisters, Ann Kennedy, Clarksville, Mary Ensley, Tucker, and Pat Lord, Upland, Calif.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Bill Brown
Bill Brown, 81, of Commerce, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at the BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Wood Brown, Commerce; sons, Abe Brown, Commerce, and Brad Brown, Lula; daughter, Bonnie Harris, Watkinsville; brother, Paul Brown, Athens; sister, Jean Hunt, New Bern, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., at the Commerce First Baptist Church with Dr. Carlton Allen and the Rev. Brian Stowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Commerce First Baptist Church, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Wood Brown, Commerce; sons, Abe Brown, Commerce, and Brad Brown, Lula; daughter, Bonnie Harris, Watkinsville; brother, Paul Brown, Athens; sister, Jean Hunt, New Bern, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., at the Commerce First Baptist Church with Dr. Carlton Allen and the Rev. Brian Stowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Commerce First Baptist Church, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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Expressions of sympathy
Fri, 21.11.2008 11:15
This was a nice and sweet aunt she will be missed by all.
Fri, 21.11.2008 00:52
Gene - I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. You two were such a great example of wh [...]
Wed, 19.11.2008 10:54
Every Good Tree Joy, sing together of many generations Any man or woman that believeth No [...]
Tue, 18.11.2008 14:55
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Rucker and Family. I just found out today (18th). I'll be in touch.