LULA – Thomas C. Giles III, formerly of Oakridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
He was a graduate of the Georgia Tech Class of 1973 and a tireless, dedicated engineer traveling around the world. He loved doing anything outdoors from hunting and fishing with his sons to gardening on the family farm. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and a “Hell of An Engineer,” his family stated.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Glenda J. Giles; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Thomas Giles, Lula, Bradley Allen and Stephanie Giles, Holiday, Fla., Joshua McRhea and Blair Giles, Atlanta; grandchildren, Mason and Davis Giles; brothers, John Giles, James Giles, Sam Giles; sisters, Linda Knauer, Ginger Ross, Sharon Disse, Cindy McCandles; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Briarlake Baptist Church Saturday, March 13, at 1 p.m. with Russell Garner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For those who prefer, donations may be made to the Wilderness Scouts of America, Inc., 1275 Chatam Dr., P.O. Box 807, Blairsville, GA 30514.
A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County
Lila Mae Gray
HOMER – Lila Mae Gray, 65, died early Monday, March 8, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Maebelle Alfred Couch. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gray; and a daughter, Michelle Burgoff.
Survivors include sons, Kimsey Gray, Pendergrass, Richard Gray, Carnesville, Victor George Gray and Douglas Axl Gray, both of Homer; daughters, Connie D. Fountain, Homer, and Kathy Burton, Toccoa; stepson, Eduardo Ruiz, Homer; brothers, Bobby Couch, Danielsville, Tommy Couch, Commerce, Alfred Couch, Homer, and Buddy Couch, Arcade; sister, Barbara Couch, Commerce; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and special friend, Charles Gibson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 10, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Maebelle Alfred Couch. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gray; and a daughter, Michelle Burgoff.
Survivors include sons, Kimsey Gray, Pendergrass, Richard Gray, Carnesville, Victor George Gray and Douglas Axl Gray, both of Homer; daughters, Connie D. Fountain, Homer, and Kathy Burton, Toccoa; stepson, Eduardo Ruiz, Homer; brothers, Bobby Couch, Danielsville, Tommy Couch, Commerce, Alfred Couch, Homer, and Buddy Couch, Arcade; sister, Barbara Couch, Commerce; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and special friend, Charles Gibson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 10, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Shelby Stewart
ALTO – Shelby Jean Dodd Stewart, 69, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born in Habersham County on May 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Travis and Esther Coley Dodd. She was a homemaker and also a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She attended Antioch Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church and stayed strong in her faith by reading her Bible and praying. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by brothers, Wilkie Dodd, Henry Dodd and David Dodd.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Mark H. Stewart, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and Every Oliver, Alto, June and Sandy Corn, Cleveland, Linda and Roger Corn, Lula, Barbara and Joey Nations, Cornelia, and Brenda and Todd Dean, Clarkesville; sisters, Lillian Dodd, Alto, and Mary Hopkins, Lula; brothers, Thurston Dodd, Lula, Milton Dodd, Dennis Dodd and Tommy Dodd, all of Alto; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m., at Antioch Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church with the Revs. Graylen Armour and Jacob Armour officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The family will be gathering at Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Fellowship Hall.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County on May 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Travis and Esther Coley Dodd. She was a homemaker and also a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She attended Antioch Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church and stayed strong in her faith by reading her Bible and praying. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by brothers, Wilkie Dodd, Henry Dodd and David Dodd.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Mark H. Stewart, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and Every Oliver, Alto, June and Sandy Corn, Cleveland, Linda and Roger Corn, Lula, Barbara and Joey Nations, Cornelia, and Brenda and Todd Dean, Clarkesville; sisters, Lillian Dodd, Alto, and Mary Hopkins, Lula; brothers, Thurston Dodd, Lula, Milton Dodd, Dennis Dodd and Tommy Dodd, all of Alto; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m., at Antioch Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church with the Revs. Graylen Armour and Jacob Armour officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The family will be gathering at Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Fellowship Hall.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Florence Parham
HOMER – Florence O. Parham, 85, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertie McElreath. Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Parham; and brothers, Odell McElreath and Dallas McElreath.
Survivors include a sister, Florella Culpepper, Banks County; grandchildren, Shavone McDuffie, Kim McElreath and Elaine McElreath; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, at 3 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Gordon officiating. The body will lie in state for thirty minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertie McElreath. Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Parham; and brothers, Odell McElreath and Dallas McElreath.
Survivors include a sister, Florella Culpepper, Banks County; grandchildren, Shavone McDuffie, Kim McElreath and Elaine McElreath; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, at 3 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Gordon officiating. The body will lie in state for thirty minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Eric Hesselgrave
HOMER – Eric Brandon Hesselgrave, 25, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born on May 21, 1984, he was the son of Richard Allen and Pamela Allen Hasselgrave of Homer. Mr. Hasselgrave was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Allen.
Eric was our son and brother. He was uncle to one, nephew to many. But he was more friend and companion than anything to us. He amazed us with his numerous and various passions but understanding him fully evaded us. He could master anything he set his mind to and then discard it so easily for the next challenge. It was as if the mastery of a thing was too great a burden to bring along. Compassionate and giving, his Homer neighbors called on him frequently for “handyman” work and his company. Of late, he was a master craftsman at landscaping. Just yesterday he was that passionate computer gaming wizard whose teammates were from all over the world. Just yesterday he amazed us jumping dirt trails and now his bikes are repaired no more. He never stayed with something long. What drove him is a mystery to us. Now his jar of clay is broken. The treasure it contained is now fully redeemed. He goes where we cannot follow. We peer through a dark glass trying to see his passing but he is more blurred now. His insatiable inquisitiveness, that excelling nature and appetite for the “next challenge” can only linger in memory. His searching is ended. No more mysteries to uncover. Nothing of earth left him to master. There are no more challenges. Now he sees “face to face” the One Who holds all the answers, where the mystery is solved, whose very presence is challenge enough for Eric’s complex soul.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Gregory Aaron Hasselgrave; grandparents, Richard and Shirley Hasselgrave, Murrayville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. John Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 21, 1984, he was the son of Richard Allen and Pamela Allen Hasselgrave of Homer. Mr. Hasselgrave was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Allen.
Eric was our son and brother. He was uncle to one, nephew to many. But he was more friend and companion than anything to us. He amazed us with his numerous and various passions but understanding him fully evaded us. He could master anything he set his mind to and then discard it so easily for the next challenge. It was as if the mastery of a thing was too great a burden to bring along. Compassionate and giving, his Homer neighbors called on him frequently for “handyman” work and his company. Of late, he was a master craftsman at landscaping. Just yesterday he was that passionate computer gaming wizard whose teammates were from all over the world. Just yesterday he amazed us jumping dirt trails and now his bikes are repaired no more. He never stayed with something long. What drove him is a mystery to us. Now his jar of clay is broken. The treasure it contained is now fully redeemed. He goes where we cannot follow. We peer through a dark glass trying to see his passing but he is more blurred now. His insatiable inquisitiveness, that excelling nature and appetite for the “next challenge” can only linger in memory. His searching is ended. No more mysteries to uncover. Nothing of earth left him to master. There are no more challenges. Now he sees “face to face” the One Who holds all the answers, where the mystery is solved, whose very presence is challenge enough for Eric’s complex soul.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Gregory Aaron Hasselgrave; grandparents, Richard and Shirley Hasselgrave, Murrayville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. John Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Bertha Cagle
LULA – Bertha Edna Cagle, 102, died at the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital.
Born in Hall County on February 18, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Angeline Poole Cagle. She was a homemaker and farmer as well as a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Cagle was preceded in death by sisters, Claire Cagle, Ethel Cagle; and a brother, Edgar Cagle.
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 21, from the Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Lott officiating.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County on February 18, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Angeline Poole Cagle. She was a homemaker and farmer as well as a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Cagle was preceded in death by sisters, Claire Cagle, Ethel Cagle; and a brother, Edgar Cagle.
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 21, from the Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Lott officiating.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Leighann Montecalvo
HOMER – Leighann Campbell Montecalvo, died Wednesday, February 9, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Webster Campbell. Mrs. Montecalvo was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Westmoreland; and a brother, Ken Dial.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Montecalvo, Homer; sons, Clint Westmoreland, Commerce, Travis L. Cook, Austin Montecalvo and Dylan Montecalvo, all of Homer; and a brother, Pete Campbell, Homer.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 16, at 3 p.m., from the Damascus Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Todd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Webster Campbell. Mrs. Montecalvo was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Westmoreland; and a brother, Ken Dial.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Montecalvo, Homer; sons, Clint Westmoreland, Commerce, Travis L. Cook, Austin Montecalvo and Dylan Montecalvo, all of Homer; and a brother, Pete Campbell, Homer.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 16, at 3 p.m., from the Damascus Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Todd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Lamond Campbell
LULA – Lamond David Campbell, 72, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Banks County he was the son of the late W.A. and Nettie Shubert Campbell. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by sons, Andy Campbell and Ellis Crane.
Survivors include his wife, Freida Crocker Campbell, Lula; a son, Danny Campbell, Lula; daughter, Donna Marcus, Lula; brothers, William Campbell and Edward Campbell, both of Lula, and Kenneth Campbell, Commerce; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13, at 2 p.m. from the Silver Shoals Baptist Church with the Revs. Perry Smith and Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, February 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County he was the son of the late W.A. and Nettie Shubert Campbell. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by sons, Andy Campbell and Ellis Crane.
Survivors include his wife, Freida Crocker Campbell, Lula; a son, Danny Campbell, Lula; daughter, Donna Marcus, Lula; brothers, William Campbell and Edward Campbell, both of Lula, and Kenneth Campbell, Commerce; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13, at 2 p.m. from the Silver Shoals Baptist Church with the Revs. Perry Smith and Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, February 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Cordelia Akins
ATHENS – Cordelia Watson Akins, 94, died Monday, February 8, 2010, at Athens Heritage Home.
Born in Banks County she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ollie Smith Watson. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Akins was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Akins Sr.; and sons, Harold and Charles Mack Akins.
Survivors include sons, Robert L. Akins and Lloyd T. Akins Sr., both of Jefferson; sisters, Florence Duncan, Homer, Elise Sailors, Athens, and Gearldean Lacy, Commerce; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Manus and Mrs. Louise Gordon officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ollie Smith Watson. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Akins was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Akins Sr.; and sons, Harold and Charles Mack Akins.
Survivors include sons, Robert L. Akins and Lloyd T. Akins Sr., both of Jefferson; sisters, Florence Duncan, Homer, Elise Sailors, Athens, and Gearldean Lacy, Commerce; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Manus and Mrs. Louise Gordon officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Lewallen
BALDWIN – Roy Lewallen, 52, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born on January 11, 1958, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Ralph Kenley and Liza Mae Payne Lewallen. He was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Lewallen, Milton Lewallen and Edward Lewallen.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Barrett Lewallen, Baldwin; daughter, Haley Lewallen, Baldwin; sisters, Carol Wood, Commerce, Lenora Simmons, Delois Poole, Diane Poole, all of Baldwin, Nancy Simmons and Kathy Sheridan, both of Alto; and brothers, Tommy Lewallen, Maysville, Terry Lewallen, Cornelia, Ralph Lewallen Jr. and Mark Lewallen, both of Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6, in the chapel of Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. James Harvey and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Roy Lewallen Memorial Fund, c/o Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 11, 1958, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Ralph Kenley and Liza Mae Payne Lewallen. He was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Lewallen was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Lewallen, Milton Lewallen and Edward Lewallen.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Barrett Lewallen, Baldwin; daughter, Haley Lewallen, Baldwin; sisters, Carol Wood, Commerce, Lenora Simmons, Delois Poole, Diane Poole, all of Baldwin, Nancy Simmons and Kathy Sheridan, both of Alto; and brothers, Tommy Lewallen, Maysville, Terry Lewallen, Cornelia, Ralph Lewallen Jr. and Mark Lewallen, both of Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6, in the chapel of Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. James Harvey and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Roy Lewallen Memorial Fund, c/o Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
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