Jerry F. Alexander, 61, of Winder, died Monday, November 29, 2008.
He was the son of Mary Alexander of Athens and the late Robert E. Alexander. He was a member of Chapel Christian Church, and was a self-employed automobile appraiser. Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Willoughby Alexander.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Karen Smith Alexander; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Chris Royal, Kelly and Jason McDaniel, all of Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Hollie Baird, Royston; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Donice Alexander, Winder; grandchildren, Alexa Royal, Carson Royal, Chance Bragg and Calin Baird.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 2, at 3:30 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge or arrangements.
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.
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.
James McKie
James Thomas McKie, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at River Willows Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane McKie, Lexington, and Tommy McKie, Commerce; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Kelvin Compton, Comer, and Mary McKie, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. James Creason officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane McKie, Lexington, and Tommy McKie, Commerce; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Kelvin Compton, Comer, and Mary McKie, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. James Creason officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James McKie
James Thomas McKie, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at River Willows Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane McKie, Lexington, and Tommy McKie, Commerce; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Kelvin Compton, Comer, and Mary McKie, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. James Creason officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane McKie, Lexington, and Tommy McKie, Commerce; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Kelvin Compton, Comer, and Mary McKie, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. James Creason officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Willie McCoy
Willie Roger McCoy, 75, of Inglis, Fla., formerly of Commerce, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River, Fla.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Willie Thomas McCoy and Lucille McCoy Owensby. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by children, Tim McCoy, Dana Bowman and Patricia Ann McCoy; and brothers, Wayne McCoy and Otis McCoy.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Miller McCoy, Inglis, Fla.; children, Deborah McCoy and Diane McCoy, both of Inglis, Fla., Pat Duncan, Ila, Donnie McCoy and Samantha McCoy, both of Homer; sisters, Delores Slater and Gloria Hart, both of Commerce, Margaret McDuffie, Homer; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, at 11:30 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 12, 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 Willie Thomas McCoy and Lucille McCoy Owensby. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by children, Tim McCoy, Dana Bowman and Patricia Ann McCoy; and brothers, Wayne McCoy and Otis McCoy.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Miller McCoy, Inglis, Fla.; children, Deborah McCoy and Diane McCoy, both of Inglis, Fla., Pat Duncan, Ila, Donnie McCoy and Samantha McCoy, both of Homer; sisters, Delores Slater and Gloria Hart, both of Commerce, Margaret McDuffie, Homer; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, at 11:30 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 12, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Marchman
Gerald Gordon Marchman, 71, of Nicholson, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Brewton, he was the son of the late Collins and Etta Marchman. He was a truck driver, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Essie May Marchman, originally from Madison County; children, Gina, Daryl, Betty Jean, Glenn Jean, Jimmy Ray, David Lee and Conniel; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Brewton, he was the son of the late Collins and Etta Marchman. He was a truck driver, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Essie May Marchman, originally from Madison County; children, Gina, Daryl, Betty Jean, Glenn Jean, Jimmy Ray, David Lee and Conniel; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Donnie Hardman
Donnie Mae Hardman, 86, of Danielsville, died Friday, November 7, 2008.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Harber D. and Olia Shore Sorrow. She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mrs. Hardman was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hardman.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Roderick Lord, Tina and Johnny Fitzpatrick; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sandy Hardman, all of Danielsville; grandchildren, Tonya and Johnny Seay, Josh and Stacy Lord, Joe Lord, Shaun and Cathryn Hardman, Kimberly Hardman; great-grandchildren, Torrie Bray and Patrick Hardman.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 10, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Albert Vaughn and Dennis Wester officiating. Burial was in Ila Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Lord, Joe Lord, Shaun Hardman, Johnny Seay, Bobby Hardman and William Hardman.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Harber D. and Olia Shore Sorrow. She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mrs. Hardman was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hardman.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Roderick Lord, Tina and Johnny Fitzpatrick; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sandy Hardman, all of Danielsville; grandchildren, Tonya and Johnny Seay, Josh and Stacy Lord, Joe Lord, Shaun and Cathryn Hardman, Kimberly Hardman; great-grandchildren, Torrie Bray and Patrick Hardman.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 10, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Albert Vaughn and Dennis Wester officiating. Burial was in Ila Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Lord, Joe Lord, Shaun Hardman, Johnny Seay, Bobby Hardman and William Hardman.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Floyd Allen
Floyd F. Andy Allen, 89, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Frank T.J. and Earlie Seagraves Allen. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and was a row crop farmer. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Lynn Allen.
Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Barbee Allen, Commerce; a daughter, Brenda Watkins, Commerce; brother, Billy Allen, Marietta; and a sister, Rebecca Black, Sandy Springs. Pallbearers were Royce Brown, Barry Adams, Earnest Minish, Kevin Tanner, Boyd Harness and Buddy McElroy.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 8, at Rogers Baptist Church with the Revs. Carlton Peters and Daniel Vestal officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rogers Baptist Church Building Fund, 1890 Rogers Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Frank T.J. and Earlie Seagraves Allen. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and was a row crop farmer. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Lynn Allen.
Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae Barbee Allen, Commerce; a daughter, Brenda Watkins, Commerce; brother, Billy Allen, Marietta; and a sister, Rebecca Black, Sandy Springs. Pallbearers were Royce Brown, Barry Adams, Earnest Minish, Kevin Tanner, Boyd Harness and Buddy McElroy.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 8, at Rogers Baptist Church with the Revs. Carlton Peters and Daniel Vestal officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rogers Baptist Church Building Fund, 1890 Rogers Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Thomas Hobbs
Rev. Thomas Floyd Hobbs, 84, of Commerce, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Athens Regional Hospital.
Born in Toombs County, he was the son of the late J.F. and Melia Harrell Hobbs. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and was a longtime pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Athens, as well as several other churches. Rev. Hobbs was preceded in death by a son, Bill Hobbs; his first wife, Bessie Mae Hobbs; and eight siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Craven Hobbs, Commerce; daughter, Sherry Evans, Winterville; step-sons and spouses, Ken and Sally Burkett, Evans, Joe and Cathy Burkett, Athens; sister, Lessie Evans, Stapleton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 12, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Robert Johnson and Frank Ledford officiating. Committal and interment was conducted at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lester Roloff Homes in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Toombs County, he was the son of the late J.F. and Melia Harrell Hobbs. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and was a longtime pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Athens, as well as several other churches. Rev. Hobbs was preceded in death by a son, Bill Hobbs; his first wife, Bessie Mae Hobbs; and eight siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Craven Hobbs, Commerce; daughter, Sherry Evans, Winterville; step-sons and spouses, Ken and Sally Burkett, Evans, Joe and Cathy Burkett, Athens; sister, Lessie Evans, Stapleton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 12, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Robert Johnson and Frank Ledford officiating. Committal and interment was conducted at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lester Roloff Homes in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Ivie 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.