DANIELSVILLE - Betty Jean Peeples Baskins, 72, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, at her residence.
Born in Franklin County on February 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Peeples Peeples. She was retired having worked with Reliance Electric in Athens and was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church. Mrs. Baskins was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Peeples; and sisters, Margaret Fortson and Jeanette Adams.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin Baskins, Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jonathan Burgess, Bowersville; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Joyce Baskins, Lavonia, and Joey and Rebecca Baskins, Danielsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Joel Peeples, Canon, and Don Peeples, Dewy Rose; and sisters, June Brooks and Tammy Fitzpatrick, both of Danielsville, Elaine Finley , Helen Bannister, and Linda Rudescal, all of Royston, Kathy Fowler, Hartwell, and Ellen Matthews, Lexington.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, at 2 p.m., from the Evangelical Methodist Church with the Revs. Glenn Lyles, Tim Peek and Melvin Baskins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County
Edgar Andrews
ELBERTON – Edgar Jackson Andrews, 87, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Jonathan and Mattie Belle Grimes Andrews. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and was a former owner/operator of Andrews & Smith Body Shop. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army in the European Theater. Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Smith Andrews, Elberton; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Jackie Andrews, Comer, and Don and Connie Andrews, Elberton; sisters, Laura Grimes and Clara Driver, both of Elberton; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a close nephew, Dennis Tiller; and special friend, Bessie Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 2, at 4 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack McVeigh officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home and will receive friends at the funeral home from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service. Grandsons and Fred Smith will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Falling Creek Baptist Church or to TJ & Friends.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Jonathan and Mattie Belle Grimes Andrews. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and was a former owner/operator of Andrews & Smith Body Shop. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army in the European Theater. Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Smith Andrews, Elberton; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Jackie Andrews, Comer, and Don and Connie Andrews, Elberton; sisters, Laura Grimes and Clara Driver, both of Elberton; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a close nephew, Dennis Tiller; and special friend, Bessie Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 2, at 4 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack McVeigh officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home and will receive friends at the funeral home from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service. Grandsons and Fred Smith will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Falling Creek Baptist Church or to TJ & Friends.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Gunnells
DANIELSVILLE - Doris B. Gunnells, 85, died Monday August 30, 2010 at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
She was born in Brinson, the daughter of the late Louie and Audrey Barnes Brogdon. She was retired from Coats and Clark where she was a proofreader. Mrs. Gunnells was a member of the Bold Spring United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leland H. Gunnells, Jr., Danielsville; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Ligon O’Kelley, Winterville; stepson and daughter-in-law, Dan and Shaprelle Gunnells, Danielsville; grandchildren, Khristopher, Todd and Tony; brothers, James, C.L., Thomas and Charles Brogdon; and sisters, Gladys Anderson and Thelma Hudson.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m. from the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jordan Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bold Spring United Methodist Church, 3883 Bold Springs Rd., Carnesville, GA 30521.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce, GA is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Brinson, the daughter of the late Louie and Audrey Barnes Brogdon. She was retired from Coats and Clark where she was a proofreader. Mrs. Gunnells was a member of the Bold Spring United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leland H. Gunnells, Jr., Danielsville; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Ligon O’Kelley, Winterville; stepson and daughter-in-law, Dan and Shaprelle Gunnells, Danielsville; grandchildren, Khristopher, Todd and Tony; brothers, James, C.L., Thomas and Charles Brogdon; and sisters, Gladys Anderson and Thelma Hudson.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m. from the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jordan Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bold Spring United Methodist Church, 3883 Bold Springs Rd., Carnesville, GA 30521.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Allen Compton
Paul Allen Compton, 93, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospice House after an illness following a broken hip.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Chatham Compton, after 62 years of marriage.
Mr. Compton lived at his home in Athens with the help of his caregiver and best friend, Judy Hicks, for the last six years. He had remained active up until his fall and enjoyed life. He wanted all his family, caregiver, friends and former customers to know how much he appreciated them. Life was good for him!
Mr. Compton was born, the oldest of five siblings, in Madison County on October 17, 1916, the son of the late Thomas Norman and Hassie Mae Wood Compton. He completed Comer High School and was his class Valedictorian. He received a scholarship to the University of Georgia, but due to the times, he worked on his family farm and later was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country valiantly in World War II.
Mr. Compton began memberships in the VFW, AMVETS, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 767 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 790 where he volunteered time, energy and money on all their veterans and charitable projects. He had been recognized as the "Volunteer of the Year" in the Georgia Elks, where his favorite project was the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, for many years. He was also a "Paul Harris Fellow" of Rotary International. Mr. Compton was co-owner of Compton & Shiver Office Equipment on Baxter Street for 21 years. In addition to the office supply products he was known for sales and service of Electrolux products. He was well known and respected throughout the eight county area his company served. He was an active member of the Lions Club before retiring from business in 1986. Mr. Compton was a devout Christian and active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for 60 plus years and had served as a deacon of the church.
Survivors include a son, Allen Norwood Compton (Ashley), their children Babbett Keilar (Scott), Chip Duncan (Jennifer), and grandchildren Gavin Keilar, Alex and Abby Duncan. He is also survived by a daughter, Karen Compton Benton (Tommy), their children Jeff Farrell (Gina), Zach Evans, Thomas Benton, Jr. (Teri), Leigh Ann Benton Weaver and grandchildren Sam Weaver and Thomas Wayne Benton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, September 1, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for Memorials to be made to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30677 or St. Mary's Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Chatham Compton, after 62 years of marriage.
Mr. Compton lived at his home in Athens with the help of his caregiver and best friend, Judy Hicks, for the last six years. He had remained active up until his fall and enjoyed life. He wanted all his family, caregiver, friends and former customers to know how much he appreciated them. Life was good for him!
Mr. Compton was born, the oldest of five siblings, in Madison County on October 17, 1916, the son of the late Thomas Norman and Hassie Mae Wood Compton. He completed Comer High School and was his class Valedictorian. He received a scholarship to the University of Georgia, but due to the times, he worked on his family farm and later was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country valiantly in World War II.
Mr. Compton began memberships in the VFW, AMVETS, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 767 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 790 where he volunteered time, energy and money on all their veterans and charitable projects. He had been recognized as the "Volunteer of the Year" in the Georgia Elks, where his favorite project was the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, for many years. He was also a "Paul Harris Fellow" of Rotary International. Mr. Compton was co-owner of Compton & Shiver Office Equipment on Baxter Street for 21 years. In addition to the office supply products he was known for sales and service of Electrolux products. He was well known and respected throughout the eight county area his company served. He was an active member of the Lions Club before retiring from business in 1986. Mr. Compton was a devout Christian and active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for 60 plus years and had served as a deacon of the church.
Survivors include a son, Allen Norwood Compton (Ashley), their children Babbett Keilar (Scott), Chip Duncan (Jennifer), and grandchildren Gavin Keilar, Alex and Abby Duncan. He is also survived by a daughter, Karen Compton Benton (Tommy), their children Jeff Farrell (Gina), Zach Evans, Thomas Benton, Jr. (Teri), Leigh Ann Benton Weaver and grandchildren Sam Weaver and Thomas Wayne Benton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, September 1, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for Memorials to be made to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30677 or St. Mary's Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Thedral Madeline Morris
Thedral Madeline Morris, 85, of Quiet Oaks Health Care Center, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Hoyt Reece and Ethel McDaris Morris of Hull. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by a sister, Nadell M. Morris of Augusta; and a very close and beloved family friend of many years, Martha Reames, Albany.
Survivors include sisters, Mary Sue Sluder (Harold), Weaverville, N.C., and Carlene Williams (Elliott), Winterville.; a brother, Elco Morris, Atlanta; eight nieces; five nephews; 32 great-nieces and nephews; and 25 great-great-nieces and nephews.
Growing up in Madison County, she attended the Patterson School and Colbert High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Georgia and began teaching third and fourth grade in Columbia County at the young age of 19. She also taught high school senior sciences in Winterville from 1946-1948. She went on to attend Florida State University where she received certification as a Social Worker and was employed by the State of Georgia Department of Family and Children Services for 34 years. She was Supervisor of Child Placement in Dougherty County where she retired in 1977 and continued to live in Albany until 2008. Her caring nature and dedication to her family and to family services touched many. She was a very active member in the First Baptist Church of Albany for the entire time that she called Albany her home.
The Morris family would like to thank the staff of Quiet Oaks Health Center for the care and kindness extended to our beloved sister and aunt.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, located at 4355 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA. Burial will be in the family plot in the Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, August 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hull Baptist Church, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646, where she was a member.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Hoyt Reece and Ethel McDaris Morris of Hull. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by a sister, Nadell M. Morris of Augusta; and a very close and beloved family friend of many years, Martha Reames, Albany.
Survivors include sisters, Mary Sue Sluder (Harold), Weaverville, N.C., and Carlene Williams (Elliott), Winterville.; a brother, Elco Morris, Atlanta; eight nieces; five nephews; 32 great-nieces and nephews; and 25 great-great-nieces and nephews.
Growing up in Madison County, she attended the Patterson School and Colbert High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Georgia and began teaching third and fourth grade in Columbia County at the young age of 19. She also taught high school senior sciences in Winterville from 1946-1948. She went on to attend Florida State University where she received certification as a Social Worker and was employed by the State of Georgia Department of Family and Children Services for 34 years. She was Supervisor of Child Placement in Dougherty County where she retired in 1977 and continued to live in Albany until 2008. Her caring nature and dedication to her family and to family services touched many. She was a very active member in the First Baptist Church of Albany for the entire time that she called Albany her home.
The Morris family would like to thank the staff of Quiet Oaks Health Center for the care and kindness extended to our beloved sister and aunt.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, located at 4355 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA. Burial will be in the family plot in the Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, August 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hull Baptist Church, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646, where she was a member.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Rickey Hardigree
DANIELSVILLE – Rickey Eugene Hardigree, 50, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Athens on February 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Johnson Hardigree. He was a forklift operator having worked at DuPont.
Survivors include a son, Matthew Ryan Hardigree, Athens; stepdaughter, Jessica Shackelford, Danielsville; granddaughter, Savanna Weaver; special friends, Wanda Shackelford, Danielsville.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens on February 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Johnson Hardigree. He was a forklift operator having worked at DuPont.
Survivors include a son, Matthew Ryan Hardigree, Athens; stepdaughter, Jessica Shackelford, Danielsville; granddaughter, Savanna Weaver; special friends, Wanda Shackelford, Danielsville.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Matthews
HULL – Daniel Matthews, 61, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Marietta, he was the son of Claudia Eubanks Matthews of Commerce and the late Buck Matthews. He was retired from Jackson EMC and employed at City Tire in Commerce. Mr. Matthews was a veteran having served in the United States Army serving two tours in Vietnam and eight years in the Army.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Donna M. Matthews, Hull; a daughter, Lyndsey Matthews, Hartwell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buckie and Sharon Matthews, Eatonton, Tommy and Jane Matthews, Winder, and Michael Matthews, Commerce; the “only” sister, Lucille Wilson, Commerce; and several nieces and nephews. Daniel was blessed to have several close friends.
Memorial services were held Sunday, August 29, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Shannon Hayes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to TJ and Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewey Rose, GA 30635.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Marietta, he was the son of Claudia Eubanks Matthews of Commerce and the late Buck Matthews. He was retired from Jackson EMC and employed at City Tire in Commerce. Mr. Matthews was a veteran having served in the United States Army serving two tours in Vietnam and eight years in the Army.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Donna M. Matthews, Hull; a daughter, Lyndsey Matthews, Hartwell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buckie and Sharon Matthews, Eatonton, Tommy and Jane Matthews, Winder, and Michael Matthews, Commerce; the “only” sister, Lucille Wilson, Commerce; and several nieces and nephews. Daniel was blessed to have several close friends.
Memorial services were held Sunday, August 29, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Shannon Hayes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to TJ and Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewey Rose, GA 30635.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Harry Paul Compton
DANIELSVILLE – Harry Paul Compton, 56, died Thursday, August 26, 2010.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Howell N. and Margie Brady Compton. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and was self-employed in the construction industry. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Compton.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Daniel Compton; a brother, Christopher Compton, Woodstock; aunts, Gail Chafin, and Kathleen Brooks, both of Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, at 3 p.m., from the Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church with the Rev. Chuck Tatum officiating. Burial will be at Crawford Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Gordon, Eddie Savage, Chuck Anthony, Thomas Daniell, Dana Roach and Melvin Worley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Howell N. and Margie Brady Compton. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and was self-employed in the construction industry. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Compton.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Daniel Compton; a brother, Christopher Compton, Woodstock; aunts, Gail Chafin, and Kathleen Brooks, both of Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, at 3 p.m., from the Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church with the Rev. Chuck Tatum officiating. Burial will be at Crawford Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Gordon, Eddie Savage, Chuck Anthony, Thomas Daniell, Dana Roach and Melvin Worley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Burousas
COMER – Mary Birchmore Burousas, 83, died Monday, August 23, 2010.
Born in Anderson, S.C., and longtime resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late John and Eula Vaughan Birchmore. She was a member of the Comer United Methodist Church where she served as choir director and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a former co-owner of Empire Telephone Company in Comer. Mrs. Burousas was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander N. Burousas.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and David Legg, Comer; grandson, Travis and Jill Legg, Comer; granddaughter, Noelle and Matthew Jones, Comer; and seven great-grandchildren whom she loved so dearly.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m., from the Comer United Methodist Church with the Revs. P. Alice Rogers and Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in the Comer Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Anderson, S.C., and longtime resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late John and Eula Vaughan Birchmore. She was a member of the Comer United Methodist Church where she served as choir director and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a former co-owner of Empire Telephone Company in Comer. Mrs. Burousas was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander N. Burousas.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and David Legg, Comer; grandson, Travis and Jill Legg, Comer; granddaughter, Noelle and Matthew Jones, Comer; and seven great-grandchildren whom she loved so dearly.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m., from the Comer United Methodist Church with the Revs. P. Alice Rogers and Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in the Comer Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Eloise Myers
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Eloise Ewing Myers, 82, died Monday, August 9, 2010, at Avante of Concord.
Born on August 26, 1927, in Comer, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Daniel. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Myers.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Barbara Ewing, China Grove; sister, Louise Edwards, Danielsville; grandchild, Jason Ewing, China Grove; and a great-granddaughter, Brittny Ewing, Statesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 11, in Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Deitz officiating. Burial was in Carolina Memorial Park.
Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 26, 1927, in Comer, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Daniel. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Myers.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Barbara Ewing, China Grove; sister, Louise Edwards, Danielsville; grandchild, Jason Ewing, China Grove; and a great-granddaughter, Brittny Ewing, Statesville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 11, in Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Deitz officiating. Burial was in Carolina Memorial Park.
Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
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