HOMER - Mary Ann Carlan Galloway, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
She was born on January 10, 1937, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Asbury and Nina Ayers Carlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Galloway; a son, Henry Galloway; daughter-in-law, Janet Galloway; grandson, Freddie Lee Reems, Jr.; and great-grandson, Jessie Chapman. Mrs. Galloway was a retired employee of Mount Vernon Mills with 23 years of service and was a member of the Nails Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Freddie Reems, Homer; daughter, Joyce Turpin, Lula; son, Steve Allen Simmons, Lexington; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Mack Handley, Ila; brother, Horace Carlan, Commerce; grandchildren, Joseph Meacacke, Jr., Jennifer Meacacke, Peggy Leann Reems, Robert Chapman, and Steven Chapman; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Homer, with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and John Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County
Updated: Estelle Whitfield (5-13-12)
CHICOPEE – Estelle Pritchett Whitfield, 92, died, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her residence.
Born in Banks County, she had lived in Hall County for most of her life, and was the daughter of the late Will F. and Callie Nunn Pritchett. She retired after 40 years of service from the J.C. Penney Company and was an active member of Chicopee Baptist Church for 59 years. She taught Sunday School and youth programs for many years. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jessie Wilton Whitfield; son Eddie Ira Whitfield; brothers, Elzie, J.D., Pierce, Charlie and Bernice; and sisters, Vertie Webb, Oulia Sheridan, Wilma Sisk and Minnie Hooper.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Whitfield and granddaughter, Elizabeth, of Evergreen, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Lori Orr Whitfield and grandchildren, Megan and Craig, of Flowery Branch; sister, Rosa Lee Parker, Oakwood; and a number of nieces, nephews, in-laws and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Phil Parks, Phil Carpenter and Darin Vogt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mtn., GA 30502, or to Chicopee Baptist Church, #13 First Street, Chicopee, Gainesville, GA 30504.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she had lived in Hall County for most of her life, and was the daughter of the late Will F. and Callie Nunn Pritchett. She retired after 40 years of service from the J.C. Penney Company and was an active member of Chicopee Baptist Church for 59 years. She taught Sunday School and youth programs for many years. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jessie Wilton Whitfield; son Eddie Ira Whitfield; brothers, Elzie, J.D., Pierce, Charlie and Bernice; and sisters, Vertie Webb, Oulia Sheridan, Wilma Sisk and Minnie Hooper.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Whitfield and granddaughter, Elizabeth, of Evergreen, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Lori Orr Whitfield and grandchildren, Megan and Craig, of Flowery Branch; sister, Rosa Lee Parker, Oakwood; and a number of nieces, nephews, in-laws and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Phil Parks, Phil Carpenter and Darin Vogt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mtn., GA 30502, or to Chicopee Baptist Church, #13 First Street, Chicopee, Gainesville, GA 30504.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Andrea Bishop (5-6-12)
Andrea Dale Lyon Bishop passed away on Sunday, May 6th at 12:05 in the year of our Lord 2012 to go live with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Rabun County and reared in Banks County, Homer, Ga., the daughter of the late Emmett Lyon and Gladys Arrendale Lyon.
During her high school career she participated in the FHA, 4-H Club, was a cheerleader and a star basketball player for four years. As a senior in 1960 she won the Miss Jackson EMC (Jackson Electric Membership Corp) which included several counties. She graduated high school in 1961 and went on to attend the University of Georgia majoring in home economics. She was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She met her husband, Kenneth W. Bishop there and after two years they were married. They lived in Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga. before moving to Cartersville in 1967.
Shortly after moving to Cartersville she and her husband and family joined the Sam Jones United Methodist Church, where she was a faithful member for years.
Survivors include her husband; two children, son, Kenneth R. Bishop,, Cartersville, and daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Bishop McGuire and Sean McGuire,, Acworth; two sisters, Melissa Mabry, Homer, and Lee Lyon, High Point, N.C.; two nephews, Robert Mabry and his wife Kim, Homer, and Buck Jordan, of Statesboro; and a special dear extended family member, Ms. Diane Eason, Cartersville; grandchildren, Tracey Dee and Mickey McGuire, Acworth, Victoria Bishop Holmes and husband Matt Holmes, Savannah, Joshua Ray Bishop, Athens, Jamie Lee Bishop, Athens, and Carter Bishop, Cartersville; extended grandchild, Donovan Tate; and two great-grandchildren, Ava Gray Holmes and Scarlett Jane Holmes, both of Savannah.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. from the Sam Jones United Methodist Church with Bill Burch and the Rev. Nina Jones officiating. Entombment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Ray Bishop, Carter Bishop, Parker Rutledge, Dennis Ballard, Tyler Gilreath, Kenny McCaskill, Buck Jordan and Robert Mabry.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sam Jones United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.
During her high school career she participated in the FHA, 4-H Club, was a cheerleader and a star basketball player for four years. As a senior in 1960 she won the Miss Jackson EMC (Jackson Electric Membership Corp) which included several counties. She graduated high school in 1961 and went on to attend the University of Georgia majoring in home economics. She was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She met her husband, Kenneth W. Bishop there and after two years they were married. They lived in Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga. before moving to Cartersville in 1967.
Shortly after moving to Cartersville she and her husband and family joined the Sam Jones United Methodist Church, where she was a faithful member for years.
Survivors include her husband; two children, son, Kenneth R. Bishop,, Cartersville, and daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Bishop McGuire and Sean McGuire,, Acworth; two sisters, Melissa Mabry, Homer, and Lee Lyon, High Point, N.C.; two nephews, Robert Mabry and his wife Kim, Homer, and Buck Jordan, of Statesboro; and a special dear extended family member, Ms. Diane Eason, Cartersville; grandchildren, Tracey Dee and Mickey McGuire, Acworth, Victoria Bishop Holmes and husband Matt Holmes, Savannah, Joshua Ray Bishop, Athens, Jamie Lee Bishop, Athens, and Carter Bishop, Cartersville; extended grandchild, Donovan Tate; and two great-grandchildren, Ava Gray Holmes and Scarlett Jane Holmes, both of Savannah.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. from the Sam Jones United Methodist Church with Bill Burch and the Rev. Nina Jones officiating. Entombment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Ray Bishop, Carter Bishop, Parker Rutledge, Dennis Ballard, Tyler Gilreath, Kenny McCaskill, Buck Jordan and Robert Mabry.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sam Jones United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.
‘Otis’ Turpin (5-9-12)
GILLSVILLE - George 'Otis' Turpin, 86, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Embracing Hospice Medical Facility in Cumming, following an extended illness brought on by dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
He was born on April 29, 1926, in Jackson County, the son of the late Verlon and Buleah Veal Turpin.
Survivors include his wife, Nervie Dale Turpin; sister, Lelia Turpin Redmond, Maysville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Pat Turpin, Gillsville, Roy and Betty Turpin, Gillsville, and Steve and Kathy Turpin, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Dwayne and Tina Crocker, Gillsville; grandchildren, Chad and Tammy Turpin, Clermont, David and Sandy Salyers, Gillsville, Jody and Missy Freeman, Lula, Russ and Jennifer Turpin, Fort Meyers, Fla., Chris Turpin, Gainesville, Brandon and Samantha Crocker, Gillsville, Abby Turpin, Athens, and Jessica Crocker, Gillsville; and nine great-grandchildren.
He took great pride in his grandchildren - so much so, that when each was born he bestowed a special nickname to each.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar Turpin and Otha Turpin; and sisters, Eloise Turpin Brown and Sybil Grindle.
His family, large as it may be, wouldn't be complete without mentioning his beloved extended family - he and Nervie have made many special friends, have many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was a pillar of the Gillsville community - and will be missed by all.
A loving husband, a doting father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Otis was an avid farmer and an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville, Georgia. For years, Otis prided himself in making his home and surrounding grounds a tourist stop during the Christmas season - decorating his home with lights and having 'Santa' come visit for the kids throughout the Gillsville community.
Loved by many, his personality and kind offerings to the people surrounding him will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Pawpaw will be missed - but 'aye, Lord, what a day' it will be when we get to see him again!
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville. He will lie in state at the church from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Revs. Ray Turpin, Darryl Womack and Tim Strickland will officiate, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on April 29, 1926, in Jackson County, the son of the late Verlon and Buleah Veal Turpin.
Survivors include his wife, Nervie Dale Turpin; sister, Lelia Turpin Redmond, Maysville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Pat Turpin, Gillsville, Roy and Betty Turpin, Gillsville, and Steve and Kathy Turpin, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Dwayne and Tina Crocker, Gillsville; grandchildren, Chad and Tammy Turpin, Clermont, David and Sandy Salyers, Gillsville, Jody and Missy Freeman, Lula, Russ and Jennifer Turpin, Fort Meyers, Fla., Chris Turpin, Gainesville, Brandon and Samantha Crocker, Gillsville, Abby Turpin, Athens, and Jessica Crocker, Gillsville; and nine great-grandchildren.
He took great pride in his grandchildren - so much so, that when each was born he bestowed a special nickname to each.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar Turpin and Otha Turpin; and sisters, Eloise Turpin Brown and Sybil Grindle.
His family, large as it may be, wouldn't be complete without mentioning his beloved extended family - he and Nervie have made many special friends, have many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was a pillar of the Gillsville community - and will be missed by all.
A loving husband, a doting father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Otis was an avid farmer and an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville, Georgia. For years, Otis prided himself in making his home and surrounding grounds a tourist stop during the Christmas season - decorating his home with lights and having 'Santa' come visit for the kids throughout the Gillsville community.
Loved by many, his personality and kind offerings to the people surrounding him will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Pawpaw will be missed - but 'aye, Lord, what a day' it will be when we get to see him again!
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville. He will lie in state at the church from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Revs. Ray Turpin, Darryl Womack and Tim Strickland will officiate, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Irene McGee (5-3-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Irene E. McGee, 98, passed away, Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Peachtree Plantation.
She was born February 27, 1914, the daughter of the late Guy and Cleo Emmett of Jefferson. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was employed at Chicopee Manufacturers for 35 years. Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard B. McGee; brother, Harold Emmett; and sister, Clara Mae Cagle.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn H. (Stumpy) and Pat McGee, Perry, and Micky A. and Katherine McGee, Lula; daughter, Peggy M. Turk, Oakwood; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A very special "thank you" for her caregivers at Peachtree Plantation and Odyssey Hospice.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the Redwine United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Channell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, May 4, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born February 27, 1914, the daughter of the late Guy and Cleo Emmett of Jefferson. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was employed at Chicopee Manufacturers for 35 years. Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard B. McGee; brother, Harold Emmett; and sister, Clara Mae Cagle.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn H. (Stumpy) and Pat McGee, Perry, and Micky A. and Katherine McGee, Lula; daughter, Peggy M. Turk, Oakwood; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A very special "thank you" for her caregivers at Peachtree Plantation and Odyssey Hospice.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the Redwine United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Channell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, May 4, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Gailey (4-26-12)
BALDWIN – Thomas Jenkins Gailey, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Stephens County Hospital.
He was born in Banks County, on August 5, 1939, the son of Rubie Wilbanks Gailey of Baldwin and the late Shelton Gailey. Mr. Gailey was preceded in death a son, Michael Gailey. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He was a retired poultry farmer and was formerly employed with International Furniture for a numbers of years. Mr. Gailey also manufactured wood furniture and bee supplies. People came from all over the area to purchase his corn and watermelons. He enjoyed auctions, driving antique tractors and a miniature 1932 Model T. Ford Roadster in parades.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife of 48 years, Pauline Byrd Gailey, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Laura Gailey, Baldwin; sister Jackie Gailey, Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Jean Gailey,
Baldwin; four grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Gailey, Baldwin, Courtney and Emily Gailey, Canon; and mother-in-law, Cleola Crump Byrd, Toccoa.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Tim House, James Morgan, and Kenneth McEntire officiating. Music was provided by Russ Brown. Burial was in the Broad River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Broad River Baptist Church, P.O. Box 665, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Banks County, on August 5, 1939, the son of Rubie Wilbanks Gailey of Baldwin and the late Shelton Gailey. Mr. Gailey was preceded in death a son, Michael Gailey. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He was a retired poultry farmer and was formerly employed with International Furniture for a numbers of years. Mr. Gailey also manufactured wood furniture and bee supplies. People came from all over the area to purchase his corn and watermelons. He enjoyed auctions, driving antique tractors and a miniature 1932 Model T. Ford Roadster in parades.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife of 48 years, Pauline Byrd Gailey, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Laura Gailey, Baldwin; sister Jackie Gailey, Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Jean Gailey,
Baldwin; four grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Gailey, Baldwin, Courtney and Emily Gailey, Canon; and mother-in-law, Cleola Crump Byrd, Toccoa.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Tim House, James Morgan, and Kenneth McEntire officiating. Music was provided by Russ Brown. Burial was in the Broad River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Broad River Baptist Church, P.O. Box 665, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Verna Mae Buddenhagen (4-26-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Verna Mae Buddenhagen passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012, following an extended illness. She gave 90 years of love and devotion to all she knew.
She was born October 9, 1921, the daughter of the late Walt and Pauline Waters of Claxton, and was married for 20 years to the late Henry L. Buddenhagen. A son, Carl Brantley Sapp of Savannah, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Pauline Bishop and Edwin Faulkner and Sandra Sapp, all of Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Loretta Waters, Claxton; sister, Carolyn Robertson, Brooklet; five grandchildren, John Harris, Midway, Les and Jan Moore, Gainesville, Teresa Cannon, Gillsville, Billy Bishop, Gillsville, Robert B. Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles Bishop, Gainesville; five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Claxon, Georgia.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born October 9, 1921, the daughter of the late Walt and Pauline Waters of Claxton, and was married for 20 years to the late Henry L. Buddenhagen. A son, Carl Brantley Sapp of Savannah, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Pauline Bishop and Edwin Faulkner and Sandra Sapp, all of Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Loretta Waters, Claxton; sister, Carolyn Robertson, Brooklet; five grandchildren, John Harris, Midway, Les and Jan Moore, Gainesville, Teresa Cannon, Gillsville, Billy Bishop, Gillsville, Robert B. Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles Bishop, Gainesville; five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Claxon, Georgia.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Eugene Linne (4-23-12)
HOMER - Daniel Eugene Linne, 67, died on Monday, April 23, 2012.
He was born March 18, 1945 in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Bonnie Johnson Linne of Monroe, formerly of Seymour, Ind., and the late Alfred Eugene Linne of Seymour, Ind. He served in the United States Navy as a torpedo-man. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Indiana and graduated from Indiana University. He later retired from Cummins Engines as a machinist and moved to Georgia in 1994, where he lived until present. Mr. Linne was preceded in death by a stepson, Jay Patrick.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Louella Lee Linne, Homer; stepdaughters and step-son-in-law, Melissa and John Allman, Monroe, and Ivy Patrick, Dallas, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Saundra and Robert Wilson, Johns Creek, and Tammy and Charles Jones, Suwanee; sons, Adam Linne, Suwanee, and Shawn Linne, Grayson; and sister and brother -in-law, Saundra and Dick Allman, Monroe.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, at St. Anna's Catholic Church with Father Daniel Toof officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions to Ground Zero Grace, LLC. Contributions may be sent to 211 St. Martin Dr., Swanee, GA 30024, or visit www.groundzerograce.com for more information.
Meadows Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born March 18, 1945 in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Bonnie Johnson Linne of Monroe, formerly of Seymour, Ind., and the late Alfred Eugene Linne of Seymour, Ind. He served in the United States Navy as a torpedo-man. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Indiana and graduated from Indiana University. He later retired from Cummins Engines as a machinist and moved to Georgia in 1994, where he lived until present. Mr. Linne was preceded in death by a stepson, Jay Patrick.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Louella Lee Linne, Homer; stepdaughters and step-son-in-law, Melissa and John Allman, Monroe, and Ivy Patrick, Dallas, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Saundra and Robert Wilson, Johns Creek, and Tammy and Charles Jones, Suwanee; sons, Adam Linne, Suwanee, and Shawn Linne, Grayson; and sister and brother -in-law, Saundra and Dick Allman, Monroe.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, at St. Anna's Catholic Church with Father Daniel Toof officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions to Ground Zero Grace, LLC. Contributions may be sent to 211 St. Martin Dr., Swanee, GA 30024, or visit www.groundzerograce.com for more information.
Meadows Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of arrangements.
Eva Mae Evans (4-25-12)
WILLIS, VA. - Eva Mae Meeler Evans, 79, formerly of Banks County, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
She was born on November 3, 1932, in Homer, the daughter of the late Swayne Lee and Monta Caudell Meeler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Grady Evans; daughter, Paula Evans; and brothers, Billy Meeler and Lloyd Meeler. Mrs. Evans was a homemaker and a member of the Damascus Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Elaine Evans and friend, Richard Schrunk, Lawrenceville, Karen Pearson and friend, Wayne Fleming, Sterling, Va., and Penny Schmitt, Lawrenceville; son, Mark Evans, Willis, Va.; son-in-law, John Pearson, Broad Run, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jean Meeler, Cornelia; and grandchildren, Joseph Pearson, Luke Pearson and his spouse, Alexis, and Sara Schmitt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Luther Williams and Michael Hembree officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on November 3, 1932, in Homer, the daughter of the late Swayne Lee and Monta Caudell Meeler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Grady Evans; daughter, Paula Evans; and brothers, Billy Meeler and Lloyd Meeler. Mrs. Evans was a homemaker and a member of the Damascus Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Elaine Evans and friend, Richard Schrunk, Lawrenceville, Karen Pearson and friend, Wayne Fleming, Sterling, Va., and Penny Schmitt, Lawrenceville; son, Mark Evans, Willis, Va.; son-in-law, John Pearson, Broad Run, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jean Meeler, Cornelia; and grandchildren, Joseph Pearson, Luke Pearson and his spouse, Alexis, and Sara Schmitt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Luther Williams and Michael Hembree officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Mae Mulkey (4-21-12)
LULA - Gladys Mae Mulkey, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at a local area hospital following an extended illness.
She was born in Gilmer County, on February 10, 1932, the daughter of the late W.R. and Alice Blalock Davis. Mrs. Mulkey was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Mulkey; grandson, Alan Kent; and several siblings. Mrs. Mulkey was of the Baptist denomination and a very dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and above all, a dedicated servant to her Lord.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Jerald Mathis, Alto; daughter and friend, Kathy Voyles and Don Scales, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, June and Randall Ray, Clermont; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Sherry Mulkey, Lula; sister, Jewell Aaron, Canton; sister and bother-in-law, Hazel and Bobby Pierce, Dawsonville; brother, Lewis Davis, Canton; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Peggy Davis, Canton; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 25, at 2 p.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire, and Mr. Randall Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, April 23, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Gilmer County, on February 10, 1932, the daughter of the late W.R. and Alice Blalock Davis. Mrs. Mulkey was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Mulkey; grandson, Alan Kent; and several siblings. Mrs. Mulkey was of the Baptist denomination and a very dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and above all, a dedicated servant to her Lord.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Jerald Mathis, Alto; daughter and friend, Kathy Voyles and Don Scales, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, June and Randall Ray, Clermont; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Sherry Mulkey, Lula; sister, Jewell Aaron, Canton; sister and bother-in-law, Hazel and Bobby Pierce, Dawsonville; brother, Lewis Davis, Canton; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Peggy Davis, Canton; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 25, at 2 p.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire, and Mr. Randall Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, April 23, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy