Rita Y. Grant, 88, of Gillsville, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a short illness.
She was born in New York, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Butler Yorston. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was retired from real estate sales. Mrs. Grant was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Lynn Grant.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Grant, Gillsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Maggie and Tom Burns, Monterey, Calif., Inez Grant and Bill O’Entremont, Gillsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Grant Jr. and Maureen, Davie, Florida, Russell and Ellyn Grant, Vero Beach, Fla.; grandson, Samuel, Gillsville; granddaughters, Kristin and Marissa, both of Juniper, Fla., and Lauren, Gainesville; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Carter and Hayden; brother, Howard Yorston, Houston, Texas; nieces, Carla Shreve, Galt, Calif., and Michelle Goffin, Palm Springs, Calif; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 14, at 11 a.m., at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with Father Fabio Sotelo officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ron’ Baker
Ronald “Ron” D. Baker, 60, of 3400 Hwy. 63, Carnesville, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Carey D. and Dorothy Byrd Baker and was married to Beverly Lewallen Baker. Ron was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps., having served in Vietnam. He received four Purple Heart medals, the Medal of Combat V. and the Bronze Star.
Survivors along with his wife, include daughters, Alisha and Shane Roberts and Kayla Segars, all of Carnesville, brother, Don Baker, Five Points, Ala.; sisters, Kathy Brannon and Debbie Warburton, both of Lawrenceville, and Sheree Mayo, Gainesville; grandchildren, Morgan Roberts, Maribeth Roberts and Matthew Roberts; an aunt, Blanche Hodges, Dothan, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nails Creek Baptist Church, 2721 Hwy. 51-N, Homer, Ga. 30547.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Carey D. and Dorothy Byrd Baker and was married to Beverly Lewallen Baker. Ron was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps., having served in Vietnam. He received four Purple Heart medals, the Medal of Combat V. and the Bronze Star.
Survivors along with his wife, include daughters, Alisha and Shane Roberts and Kayla Segars, all of Carnesville, brother, Don Baker, Five Points, Ala.; sisters, Kathy Brannon and Debbie Warburton, both of Lawrenceville, and Sheree Mayo, Gainesville; grandchildren, Morgan Roberts, Maribeth Roberts and Matthew Roberts; an aunt, Blanche Hodges, Dothan, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nails Creek Baptist Church, 2721 Hwy. 51-N, Homer, Ga. 30547.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Gordon
Lillian Manley Gordon, 91, of Baldwin, formerly of Toccoa, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at a private care facility.
She was born on March 4, 1917, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Gilmore and Mary Aby Bryant Manley. She was a member of the Zebulon Baptist Church and was a seamstress. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Garland; and sister, Ethlyn Chatham.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Ed Taylor, Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, James and Barbara Gordon, Altoona, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Liz and Tom Wells, Ft. Mill, S.C.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 10, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian James officiating. Burial was in the Zebulon Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Ed Taylor officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on March 4, 1917, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Gilmore and Mary Aby Bryant Manley. She was a member of the Zebulon Baptist Church and was a seamstress. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Garland; and sister, Ethlyn Chatham.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Ed Taylor, Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, James and Barbara Gordon, Altoona, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Liz and Tom Wells, Ft. Mill, S.C.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 10, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian James officiating. Burial was in the Zebulon Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Ed Taylor officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Bennie Broom
Bennie Broom, 70, of Baldwin, died Monday, August 4, 2008, following a brief illness.
A Habersham County native, he was born on May 24, 1938, the son of the late Emory and Evalou Smith Broom. He was a self employed carpenter and a member of Crossroads Holiness Church. Mr. Broom was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Herron Broom.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Laverne and Clinton Jones, Demorest, and Tina Canup, Clarkesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel Broom, Clarkesville, Chris and Crystal Broom, Hollywood; brothers, Emory “M” Broom, Jr. and Walter Broom, both of Gainesville, J.C. Broom, Danielsville, and Luther Broom, Murrayville; sisters, Lila Gaines, Martha Loggins, Katie Cochran and Louise Malando, all of Gainesville; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 6, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville, with the Revs. Danny Herron, Alvin Loggins and Kenneth Taylor officiating. Burial was in Springway Baptist Church cemetery.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.
A Habersham County native, he was born on May 24, 1938, the son of the late Emory and Evalou Smith Broom. He was a self employed carpenter and a member of Crossroads Holiness Church. Mr. Broom was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Herron Broom.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Laverne and Clinton Jones, Demorest, and Tina Canup, Clarkesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel Broom, Clarkesville, Chris and Crystal Broom, Hollywood; brothers, Emory “M” Broom, Jr. and Walter Broom, both of Gainesville, J.C. Broom, Danielsville, and Luther Broom, Murrayville; sisters, Lila Gaines, Martha Loggins, Katie Cochran and Louise Malando, all of Gainesville; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 6, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville, with the Revs. Danny Herron, Alvin Loggins and Kenneth Taylor officiating. Burial was in Springway Baptist Church cemetery.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Lutrell Wilson
Lutrell Gipson Wilson, 93, of Cornelia, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Habersham County Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on January 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Sarah Ledford Gipson. She enjoyed crocheting, canning and anything involving crafts, loved ones stated. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Burke; sons-in-law, Pat Bowen and John Burke; sisters, Estell Parson and Ethel Slaton; brothers, Earl F. Gipson, Earnest D. Gipson, Dillard N. Gipson and M.D. Gipson; and a great-grandson, Sean Bollinger.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Bowen, Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Anita Wilson, Gainesville; sisters, Ruby Lee Owensby, California, and Annie Bertha Shubert, Commerce; brother, George Dewey Gipson, Batesville; grandchildren, Patrick Bowen, Lynn Goss, Belinda Baragona, Bonnie Bollinger, Marisa Dale, Peggy Roach, Sandy Burke, John Burke Jr., Keith Dodgins and Debra Hall; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Wethington officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Maxey Ladd officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Riverbend Baptist Church, 1715 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or to Northside Community Church, 246 Circle Dr., Cornelia, Ga. 30531.
MeGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on January 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Sarah Ledford Gipson. She enjoyed crocheting, canning and anything involving crafts, loved ones stated. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Burke; sons-in-law, Pat Bowen and John Burke; sisters, Estell Parson and Ethel Slaton; brothers, Earl F. Gipson, Earnest D. Gipson, Dillard N. Gipson and M.D. Gipson; and a great-grandson, Sean Bollinger.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Bowen, Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Anita Wilson, Gainesville; sisters, Ruby Lee Owensby, California, and Annie Bertha Shubert, Commerce; brother, George Dewey Gipson, Batesville; grandchildren, Patrick Bowen, Lynn Goss, Belinda Baragona, Bonnie Bollinger, Marisa Dale, Peggy Roach, Sandy Burke, John Burke Jr., Keith Dodgins and Debra Hall; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Wethington officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Maxey Ladd officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Riverbend Baptist Church, 1715 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or to Northside Community Church, 246 Circle Dr., Cornelia, Ga. 30531.
MeGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Demarest
Evelyn Demarest, 72, of Sprindale, Ark., formerly of Commerce, died Friday, August 1, 2008.
She was born June 18, 1936, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Bill and Clara Howington Archer. She was retired from food service.
Survivors include sons, Chris Demarest, Springdale, Ark., Scott Demarest, Jackson, Miss., and Richard Demarest, Little Rock, Ark.; daughters, Donna Henry, Bryan, Ark., and Retta Harrison, Springfield, Ala.; brother, Jerry Archer, Commerce; sister, Betty Jean Ayers, Homer; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 2 p.m., at the Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Fitzpatrick officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 5, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born June 18, 1936, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Bill and Clara Howington Archer. She was retired from food service.
Survivors include sons, Chris Demarest, Springdale, Ark., Scott Demarest, Jackson, Miss., and Richard Demarest, Little Rock, Ark.; daughters, Donna Henry, Bryan, Ark., and Retta Harrison, Springfield, Ala.; brother, Jerry Archer, Commerce; sister, Betty Jean Ayers, Homer; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 2 p.m., at the Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Fitzpatrick officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 5, from 12 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Simmons
Ernest Leroy Simmons, 76, of Westminster, S.C., died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Banks County on May 9, 1932, he was the son of the late James and Fannie Smith Simmons. He was retired from Patterson Pump and then was employed for a number of years with Quality Foods. He was Baptist and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his wife, Alice McIntyre Simmons.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Holcomb and Cindy Foster, all of Toccoa, Brenda and Milton Moore, Eastanollee, sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tammy Simmons, Mack Simmons, and Ricky Simmons, all of Toccoa; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Cantrell, Gainesville, Jennie Redd, White County, and Linda Collins, Mt. Airy; and four brothers.
Graveside services were held Saturday, August 2, at Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Teddy King officiating. Pallbearers were David King, Randall Chatham, Ronnie Holcomb, Danny Simmons and Larry Moore.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on May 9, 1932, he was the son of the late James and Fannie Smith Simmons. He was retired from Patterson Pump and then was employed for a number of years with Quality Foods. He was Baptist and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his wife, Alice McIntyre Simmons.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Holcomb and Cindy Foster, all of Toccoa, Brenda and Milton Moore, Eastanollee, sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tammy Simmons, Mack Simmons, and Ricky Simmons, all of Toccoa; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Cantrell, Gainesville, Jennie Redd, White County, and Linda Collins, Mt. Airy; and four brothers.
Graveside services were held Saturday, August 2, at Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Teddy King officiating. Pallbearers were David King, Randall Chatham, Ronnie Holcomb, Danny Simmons and Larry Moore.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements.
Florene Fulghum
Florene Fulghum, 71, of Toccoa, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Stephens County Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on November 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Dicy Lawrence Gibson. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Fulghum was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Gibson; sisters, Mildred Gibson and Edith Watkins.
Survivors include a daughter, Melodie Daniel, Clarkesville; sister, Marilyn Spurlock, Toccoa; brothers, Roy Gibson, Toccoa, and Fred Gibson, Homer; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 2, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Getes Owens officiating. Burial was in Demorest City Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on November 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Dicy Lawrence Gibson. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Fulghum was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Gibson; sisters, Mildred Gibson and Edith Watkins.
Survivors include a daughter, Melodie Daniel, Clarkesville; sister, Marilyn Spurlock, Toccoa; brothers, Roy Gibson, Toccoa, and Fred Gibson, Homer; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 2, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Getes Owens officiating. Burial was in Demorest City Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Imogene Sanders
Imogene Sanders, 86, of Powder Springs, formerly of Banks County, died Sunday, August 3, 2008.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, James Sanders, Powder Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Sanders, Carnesville, and Harry and Erika Sanders, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Scott and Nicole Sanders, Jennifer and Tony Shackleford, David and Neeta Sanders, Kimberly and John Kosky; Doris Cash, mother of grandchildren David and Kimberly; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 2 p.mm. at Clarksdale Methodist Church with the Rev. Darrell McGinnis officiating. Burial will be in Powder Springs Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home, Powder Springs, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, James Sanders, Powder Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Sanders, Carnesville, and Harry and Erika Sanders, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Scott and Nicole Sanders, Jennifer and Tony Shackleford, David and Neeta Sanders, Kimberly and John Kosky; Doris Cash, mother of grandchildren David and Kimberly; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 2 p.mm. at Clarksdale Methodist Church with the Rev. Darrell McGinnis officiating. Burial will be in Powder Springs Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home, Powder Springs, is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Gowder
Joseph Cody Gowder, 16, of Alto, died Saturday, August 2, 2008.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Joe Keith Gowder of Alto and Tammy Irvin Gowder of Atlanta. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He played varsity football and baseball at Banks County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister Ashley Gowder, Athens; grandparents, Bill and Edna Gowder, Maysville, Dennis and Gail Irvin, Homer; great-grandmother, Bonnie May Gowder, Maysville; two uncles; one aunt; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m., August 4, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Revs. James McClendon and Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cody Gowder Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 818, Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Joe Keith Gowder of Alto and Tammy Irvin Gowder of Atlanta. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He played varsity football and baseball at Banks County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister Ashley Gowder, Athens; grandparents, Bill and Edna Gowder, Maysville, Dennis and Gail Irvin, Homer; great-grandmother, Bonnie May Gowder, Maysville; two uncles; one aunt; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m., August 4, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Revs. James McClendon and Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cody Gowder Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 818, Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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