Jean Grey Womble Williams, 83, of Buford, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce.
Born on August 4, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Womble. She was a homemaker most of her life, worked as a volunteer and served as president of the Athens/Clarke County Humane Society and the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, was an avid birder, traveling with her husband across the United States and to other countries on bird-watching tours. She was also a devoted dog lover, having raised litters of English Bulldogs and Shihtzu’s. Her dogs were always by her side. Mrs. Williams had lived in Scranton, Pa., Petersburg, Va., Martinsville, Va., Seaford, Del., Richmond, Va., Athens, Northern Ireland and Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Survivors include her children, Jack Williams, Homer, and Ann Gleason, Atlanta; grandchildren, Patrick Gleason, Annie Haney and Ellie Gleason, all of Atlanta; and a cousin, Dorothy Womble, New York City, N.Y.
Private memorial services were held in Homer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, or the American Lung Association.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Susan Waldron
Susan Melissa Waldron, 45, of Alto, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Athens, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of Lamar White of Alto and the late Yvonne H. White. She was Baptist.
Survivors in addition to her father, include a son, Brandon Waldron, Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Arthur Jeffery White, Cincinnati, Ohio, Kevin Lamar White, Calhoun, and Joshua Lamar White, Alto.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m., at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of Lamar White of Alto and the late Yvonne H. White. She was Baptist.
Survivors in addition to her father, include a son, Brandon Waldron, Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Arthur Jeffery White, Cincinnati, Ohio, Kevin Lamar White, Calhoun, and Joshua Lamar White, Alto.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m., at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Troy Maney
Troy Maney Jr., 59, of Dawsonville, died Saturday, November 1, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Hayesville, N.C., he was the son of the late Troy and Meadean Maney.
Mr. Maney was the father of Lorrie Maney, Baldwin; and the grandfather of Blake Ayers, Lula, and Brandy Ayers, Baldwin.
The body was cremated.
Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hayesville, N.C., he was the son of the late Troy and Meadean Maney.
Mr. Maney was the father of Lorrie Maney, Baldwin; and the grandfather of Blake Ayers, Lula, and Brandy Ayers, Baldwin.
The body was cremated.
Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of arrangements.
Otis Ward
Otis Fredrick Ward, 79, of Mt. Airy, died Monday, November 3, 2008.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Lonnie Gowder Ward. He was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a retired electrical right-a-way contractor. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by brothers, Roy Ward, George Ward, Albert Ward and Glenn Ward Jr.; and sisters, Mary Lou Landford and Mildred Hilsman.
Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Turner, Lula; brothers, Ernest Ward, Madison, and Rufus Ward, Eatonton; sisters-in-law, Carol Ward, Florine Ward, Margie Ward and Mary Ward, all of Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 5, at 2 p.m., at Welcome Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Ryals officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to lie in state until the funeral hour. All family and friends meet at the church by 1:30 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Glenn and Lonnie Gowder Ward. He was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a retired electrical right-a-way contractor. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by brothers, Roy Ward, George Ward, Albert Ward and Glenn Ward Jr.; and sisters, Mary Lou Landford and Mildred Hilsman.
Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Turner, Lula; brothers, Ernest Ward, Madison, and Rufus Ward, Eatonton; sisters-in-law, Carol Ward, Florine Ward, Margie Ward and Mary Ward, all of Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 5, at 2 p.m., at Welcome Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Ryals officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to lie in state until the funeral hour. All family and friends meet at the church by 1:30 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Brock
Jack Theo Brock, 66, of Mt. Airy, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at Habersham County Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on November 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Joe and Minnie Broome Brock. He worked for LP Gas as a security guard and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include a sister, Pauline Brown, Mt. Airy; brother and sister-in-law, Duckett and Ethelyn Brock, Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 5, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Butch Franklin officiating. Burial will be at Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGahee-Griffin Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on November 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Joe and Minnie Broome Brock. He worked for LP Gas as a security guard and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include a sister, Pauline Brown, Mt. Airy; brother and sister-in-law, Duckett and Ethelyn Brock, Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 5, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Butch Franklin officiating. Burial will be at Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGahee-Griffin Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Ellington
Betty Cleo Grant Ellington, 92, formerly of Clarkston, died Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, following a brief illness.
She was born in Alto on January 24, 1916, the daughter of the late James A. and Violet E. Grant. She was a graduate of Piedmont College and taught school for over 40 years in the DeKalb County School System. She was an active member and pianist at Clarkston International Bible Church, formerly Clarkston Baptist Church. The was a Golden Sister member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority for 51 years. Mrs. Ellington was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. Ellington; and a son, Dr. Patrick Ellington.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Karen Ellington, Ft. Myers, Fla.; sister, Ruth Webster, Cornelia; nephews, Jim Brewer, Statham, and Vance Grant, Jackson, Tenn.; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 3, at 3 p.m., at Level Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarkston International Bible Church, 3895 Church St., Clarkston, Ga. 30021.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of local arrangements.
She was born in Alto on January 24, 1916, the daughter of the late James A. and Violet E. Grant. She was a graduate of Piedmont College and taught school for over 40 years in the DeKalb County School System. She was an active member and pianist at Clarkston International Bible Church, formerly Clarkston Baptist Church. The was a Golden Sister member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority for 51 years. Mrs. Ellington was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. Ellington; and a son, Dr. Patrick Ellington.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Karen Ellington, Ft. Myers, Fla.; sister, Ruth Webster, Cornelia; nephews, Jim Brewer, Statham, and Vance Grant, Jackson, Tenn.; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 3, at 3 p.m., at Level Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarkston International Bible Church, 3895 Church St., Clarkston, Ga. 30021.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of local arrangements.
Thelma Allen
Thelma Palmer Allen, 90, of Cleveland, died Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Oak Heritage Health Care following an extended illness.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Mattie Jenkins Palmer.
Mrs. Allen was the mother of Tony Allen of Lula.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, November 4, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Turner and Michael Wilkes officiating. Burial will be in Cleveland Cemetery.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Mattie Jenkins Palmer.
Mrs. Allen was the mother of Tony Allen of Lula.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, November 4, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Turner and Michael Wilkes officiating. Burial will be in Cleveland Cemetery.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Tatum
Kenneth Harland Tatum, 51, of Demorest, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at Crawford Long Hospital, following a brief illness.
Born in Habersham County on August 21, 1957, he was the son of Annie Lou Kinsey Tatum of Demorest and the late Arvil Tatum Jr.
Mr. Tatum was the brother of Ronnie and Renee Tatum of Lula.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 30, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home.
Born in Habersham County on August 21, 1957, he was the son of Annie Lou Kinsey Tatum of Demorest and the late Arvil Tatum Jr.
Mr. Tatum was the brother of Ronnie and Renee Tatum of Lula.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 30, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home.
Willie Hughes
Willie James Hughes Jr., 59, of Lula, died Monday, October 27, 2008.
Born in Elbert County on January 21, 1949, he was the son of Willie Hughes Sr. of Lula, and the late Nancy Flannigan Hughes. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and also attended Free Chapel Worship Center. He was employed with Synthetic Industries with 37 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Linda Mance Hughes, Lula; daughters and son-in-law, Tanya Hughes, Lula, and Tierya Hughes and Jeremy Brown, Oakwood; sons, Eric Williams, Augusta, and Terrance Hughes, Lula; grandchildren, Anterrius Hughes, Desmond Williams, Terrance R. Hughes, Makiah Few, Deja Williams and Kyle Hughes; uncles, George Bell and Amy, Clarkesville, and Irvin Chappel, Atlanta, B.C. Mance, Toccoa; aunt, Katie Richie, Toccoa; sisters-in-law, Sharon Dooley, Cornelia, and Tina and Neal Dorsey, Helen; brothers-in-law, Tommy Mance, Charlotte, N.C., Henry Mance, Atlanta, and Tommy Davis, Cornelia; special sisters and brothers, Janice C. Burton, Mt. Airy, Patricia A. Pitts, Gainesville, and Larry Chappel, Atlanta; and very special sisters, Betty Williams, Cornelia, and Margaret Williams, Mt. Airy.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 30, at 3 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Clarkesville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Davis, Henry Davis, Swayne Faulkner, Tommy Davis and James Andrews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Elbert County on January 21, 1949, he was the son of Willie Hughes Sr. of Lula, and the late Nancy Flannigan Hughes. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and also attended Free Chapel Worship Center. He was employed with Synthetic Industries with 37 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Linda Mance Hughes, Lula; daughters and son-in-law, Tanya Hughes, Lula, and Tierya Hughes and Jeremy Brown, Oakwood; sons, Eric Williams, Augusta, and Terrance Hughes, Lula; grandchildren, Anterrius Hughes, Desmond Williams, Terrance R. Hughes, Makiah Few, Deja Williams and Kyle Hughes; uncles, George Bell and Amy, Clarkesville, and Irvin Chappel, Atlanta, B.C. Mance, Toccoa; aunt, Katie Richie, Toccoa; sisters-in-law, Sharon Dooley, Cornelia, and Tina and Neal Dorsey, Helen; brothers-in-law, Tommy Mance, Charlotte, N.C., Henry Mance, Atlanta, and Tommy Davis, Cornelia; special sisters and brothers, Janice C. Burton, Mt. Airy, Patricia A. Pitts, Gainesville, and Larry Chappel, Atlanta; and very special sisters, Betty Williams, Cornelia, and Margaret Williams, Mt. Airy.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 30, at 3 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Clarkesville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Davis, Henry Davis, Swayne Faulkner, Tommy Davis and James Andrews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Phillips
Gladys Geneva Brown Phillips, 72, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the home of her niece.
She was born on May 13, 1936, in Banks County where she lived most of her life, and was the daughter of the late Brazzie and Maggie Chumbler Brown. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Phillips, and was a member of Chopped Oak Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Swayne and Brenda Brown, Clairmont; niece in which she made her home, Janice Bryant, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 31, at 2 p.m., at the Chopped Oak Baptist Church with the Revs. Kenneth Pilcher, Robbie Ledford and John Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David Hegwood, Charles Page, George Hollenger, Donavan Hegwood, Anthony Worley and David Bryant.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on May 13, 1936, in Banks County where she lived most of her life, and was the daughter of the late Brazzie and Maggie Chumbler Brown. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Phillips, and was a member of Chopped Oak Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Swayne and Brenda Brown, Clairmont; niece in which she made her home, Janice Bryant, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 31, at 2 p.m., at the Chopped Oak Baptist Church with the Revs. Kenneth Pilcher, Robbie Ledford and John Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David Hegwood, Charles Page, George Hollenger, Donavan Hegwood, Anthony Worley and David Bryant.
Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is 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.