Armory R. Barnett, 80, of Athens, died Sunday, November 23, 2008.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Icie Minish Barnett and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barnett. He was owner and operator of Barnett’s Welding Shop for over 40 years and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife of over 53 years, Allene T. Barnett; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann and Ed Ivey, Gainesville; brother, Willie Barnett, Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., in the Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Dover officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Grover Adams
Grover Junior Adams, 76, of Commerce, died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Brown Convalescent Center in Commerce.
Born on October 30, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Grover Lee “Pap” and Jewell Ballenger Adams. He was a retired logger and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was Baptist. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by sons, Mike Adams and Frankie Ivester.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Danny and Shelia Adams Fowler, and Deborah Sosby, all of Toccoa; sons, Charlie and Bobby Ivester, Toccoa, and Albert Ivester, Atlanta; sister, Deanie Harper, Royston; brothers, Kenneth “Shorty” Adams and Donald Adams, both of Toccoa, and Charlie Adams, Martin; longtime friend, Joyce Brock and her daughter, Tammy; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerome Hill officiating. Burial will be at Middle River Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 30, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Grover Lee “Pap” and Jewell Ballenger Adams. He was a retired logger and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was Baptist. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by sons, Mike Adams and Frankie Ivester.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Danny and Shelia Adams Fowler, and Deborah Sosby, all of Toccoa; sons, Charlie and Bobby Ivester, Toccoa, and Albert Ivester, Atlanta; sister, Deanie Harper, Royston; brothers, Kenneth “Shorty” Adams and Donald Adams, both of Toccoa, and Charlie Adams, Martin; longtime friend, Joyce Brock and her daughter, Tammy; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerome Hill officiating. Burial will be at Middle River Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Dale Lister
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of the Rev. Mr. Dale Frank Lister, age 65, of Jefferson, who passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, a son to Mrs. Rose Hundsrucker Lister of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Albert Lister. Dale attended the University of Toledo in Ohio, Buffalo State in N.Y and Furman University in South Carolina. He also completed specialized courses at American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kansas.
He was involved in the design of high speed bakeries and sales of bakery
equipment for 33 years. His most current position was Regional Sales Manager
at Gemini Bakery Equipment Company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. In
February of 2007, Dale was ordained a permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese
of Atlanta, ministering to the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church
Commerce, GA. He was selected as an honorary co-chairman of the 2008 Relay
for Life Team.
Survivors, including his mother, are his wife of 42 years, Pamela Lister,
Jefferson, GA; sons, Gregory Scott Lister, Commerce, GA, Mark Richard and
Sonja Hope Lister, Woodstock, GA, Tim Michael Lister, Cumming, GA; sister,
Barbara Knannlein, Toledo, Ohio; brother, Al Lister, Columbus, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna Lister, Mallori and Macy Lister.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Athens, GA. Monsignor Richard Lopez will be
the Celebrant. The visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, from
4-8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure Building Fund in memory of Dale Lister, 708 State St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, a son to Mrs. Rose Hundsrucker Lister of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Albert Lister. Dale attended the University of Toledo in Ohio, Buffalo State in N.Y and Furman University in South Carolina. He also completed specialized courses at American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kansas.
He was involved in the design of high speed bakeries and sales of bakery
equipment for 33 years. His most current position was Regional Sales Manager
at Gemini Bakery Equipment Company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. In
February of 2007, Dale was ordained a permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese
of Atlanta, ministering to the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church
Commerce, GA. He was selected as an honorary co-chairman of the 2008 Relay
for Life Team.
Survivors, including his mother, are his wife of 42 years, Pamela Lister,
Jefferson, GA; sons, Gregory Scott Lister, Commerce, GA, Mark Richard and
Sonja Hope Lister, Woodstock, GA, Tim Michael Lister, Cumming, GA; sister,
Barbara Knannlein, Toledo, Ohio; brother, Al Lister, Columbus, Ohio; four
grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna Lister, Mallori and Macy Lister.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Athens, GA. Monsignor Richard Lopez will be
the Celebrant. The visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, from
4-8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure Building Fund in memory of Dale Lister, 708 State St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467.
Florence Mullins
Florence Marie Mullins, 84, of Venice, Fla., died Friday, November 21, 2008.
She was born on March 19, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard and Catherine (Call) Beekman.
Mrs. Mullins was the mother of Barbara S. and Douglas Mize of Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 11 a.m., in the Galilee Christian Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Galilee Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549, or the Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill Rd., East Point, Ga. 30344.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on March 19, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willard and Catherine (Call) Beekman.
Mrs. Mullins was the mother of Barbara S. and Douglas Mize of Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 11 a.m., in the Galilee Christian Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Galilee Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549, or the Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill Rd., East Point, Ga. 30344.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Mama Dean’ Bowen
Martha “Mama Dean” Bowen, 95, of Lawrenceville, died Friday, November 21, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, she was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church in Lawrenceville and was an Eastern Star. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by her husbands, B.V. Bowen and Joe Braselton; daughter, Ann Evans; and a son, the Rev. Jerry Braselton.
Survivors include a step-son, Doug and Katherine Bowen, Lawrenceville; son-in-law, Harry Evans, Loganville; daughter-in-law, Sandra Braselton, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Scott Evans, Shane Evans, both of Stockbridge, Beth and Pastor Phil Robertson, Jody Braselton, Matt Bowen, Greg Bowen, all of Lawrenceville, Kristy and Ronnie Palmer, Hodges, Ala.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Soop officiating. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church in Lawrenceville and was an Eastern Star. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by her husbands, B.V. Bowen and Joe Braselton; daughter, Ann Evans; and a son, the Rev. Jerry Braselton.
Survivors include a step-son, Doug and Katherine Bowen, Lawrenceville; son-in-law, Harry Evans, Loganville; daughter-in-law, Sandra Braselton, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Scott Evans, Shane Evans, both of Stockbridge, Beth and Pastor Phil Robertson, Jody Braselton, Matt Bowen, Greg Bowen, all of Lawrenceville, Kristy and Ronnie Palmer, Hodges, Ala.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Soop officiating. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
Montoya Johnson
Montoya Lamars Johnson, 35, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
A native of Franklin County, he was the son of Willie Ralph and Rose Marie Johnson of Lavonia. He was a member of Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Angela Johnson, Commerce; a son, Dyeravis Johnson; daughter, Shatoya Johnson, Commerce; brother, Shawn Patrick Johnson, Lavonia; sisters, Katherine Michelle Lyon, Barnesville, Karen Delaine Thomas, Lavonia; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m., at Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia with Bishop Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church Saturday at 1 p.m. until hour of service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 21, from 8 to 9 p.m.
Mack’s Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Franklin County, he was the son of Willie Ralph and Rose Marie Johnson of Lavonia. He was a member of Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Angela Johnson, Commerce; a son, Dyeravis Johnson; daughter, Shatoya Johnson, Commerce; brother, Shawn Patrick Johnson, Lavonia; sisters, Katherine Michelle Lyon, Barnesville, Karen Delaine Thomas, Lavonia; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m., at Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia with Bishop Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church Saturday at 1 p.m. until hour of service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 21, from 8 to 9 p.m.
Mack’s Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Coggins
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.
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.
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