KIAWAY ISLAND, S.C. - Rhonwyn “Rhondy” Valdes Huff, 57, wife Charles M. Huff, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 3, 2013.
She was born May 9, 1955, in Atlanta, the daughter of Eugenia “Gena” Breeden Valdes of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and the late Joseph Franklin Valdes. She attained her undergraduate degree from Converse College and graduate degrees from Georgia State College and Emory University. As a Medical Technologist, she was a former director of the Hemapheresis Unit under Laboratory Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. She later attained a Masters of Teaching certificate at the College of Charleston.
Rhondy was a member of The Junior League of Charleston and the Chaine des Rotisseurs. After Hurricane Hugo, she became a board member of LowCountry ReLEAF. She was a member of the board of The Preservation Society of Charleston and Life Management Center of Charleston.
She was a member of Grace Church, Grace Church Hand Bell Choir, and Grace Cares. She captained the Country Club of Charleston Tennis Team in 2007 and was currently a member of RBTW (Reading Between the Wines) Book Club.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband of 27 years, Charles Huff; two children, Emily Palmer Huff and Joseph Moran Huff, both of Charleston; brother, James Valdes (Barbara), Austin, Texas; and a niece, Andrea Valdes Merritt, Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, in Grace Episcopal Church, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C. at 3 pm. Entombment will follow in Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium.
Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home, Charleston, S.C.
In addition, the Huff family would like to acknowledge and appreciate the thoughts and prayers and the care given by the staff of Hospice of Charleston for the recent passing of Mr. Richard Palmer Huff, father of Charles M. Huff.
Announcement made by Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens,
Madison County
‘Jerry’ Laker (5-14-13)
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Laker, 71, left this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
He was the son of Fredrick and Frances (Rinker) Laker and was born on July 14, 1941 in Keytesville, Mo. Mr. Laker was preceded in death by a brother, Earnie Kamphefner; sister-in-law, Sam Kamphefner; and niece, Brandi Kamphefner.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Agnes (Comisky) Laker; three children; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren: Sean Michael Laker; Kelli (Laker) Leaf; Krista Marie (Laker) Lewellyn; Paul Andrew Leaf; Nichole Kristina Lewellyn; Jessy Jay Lewellyn; Lane Michael Lewellyn; Vanaca Whitney (Laker) Dalton; Sean Michael Laker, Jr.; Fredrick Russell Laker; Skyler James Dalton and Aiden Colton Dalton; sister Kay Kamphefner; and a number of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, at Lord & Stephens Chapel in Danielsville.
Memorial donations may be made in the name of Gerald Dean Laker to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
He was the son of Fredrick and Frances (Rinker) Laker and was born on July 14, 1941 in Keytesville, Mo. Mr. Laker was preceded in death by a brother, Earnie Kamphefner; sister-in-law, Sam Kamphefner; and niece, Brandi Kamphefner.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Agnes (Comisky) Laker; three children; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren: Sean Michael Laker; Kelli (Laker) Leaf; Krista Marie (Laker) Lewellyn; Paul Andrew Leaf; Nichole Kristina Lewellyn; Jessy Jay Lewellyn; Lane Michael Lewellyn; Vanaca Whitney (Laker) Dalton; Sean Michael Laker, Jr.; Fredrick Russell Laker; Skyler James Dalton and Aiden Colton Dalton; sister Kay Kamphefner; and a number of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, at Lord & Stephens Chapel in Danielsville.
Memorial donations may be made in the name of Gerald Dean Laker to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
George West (5-18-13)
DANIELSVILLE - George Raymond West, 71, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George W. and Bessie Akins West and was married to Carolyn Delores West of the residence.
Other survivors include children, Derita West (Mike) Adams, Watkinsville, DeLynda West, Athens, Darren R. West, Atlanta, and David B. (Jennifer) West, Danielsville; grandchildren, Ryan, Brittany and Justin Adams, Brooke, Morgan, Carter, Jacob and Taylor West; siblings, Edna West Hughes, Danielsville, and Malcolm T. West, Danielsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services and interment are scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. from the Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home located at 42 Booger Hill Rd. in Danielsville on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. In view of inclement weather, the service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home. The family requests that those attending the service dress casually and that no flowers be sent.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George W. and Bessie Akins West and was married to Carolyn Delores West of the residence.
Other survivors include children, Derita West (Mike) Adams, Watkinsville, DeLynda West, Athens, Darren R. West, Atlanta, and David B. (Jennifer) West, Danielsville; grandchildren, Ryan, Brittany and Justin Adams, Brooke, Morgan, Carter, Jacob and Taylor West; siblings, Edna West Hughes, Danielsville, and Malcolm T. West, Danielsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services and interment are scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. from the Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home located at 42 Booger Hill Rd. in Danielsville on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. In view of inclement weather, the service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home. The family requests that those attending the service dress casually and that no flowers be sent.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Sam Maxey (5-15-13)
HULL - Sam H. Maxey, 77, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late John Hodges and Thelma Carey Maxwell Maxey. Sam was retired from the United States Air Force following 20 years of service. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Connie Pierce Maxey; siblings, Grace Chandler, Carolyn Haley, John Maxey, Ronnie Maxey, Linda Peck, and Brenda Maxey; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, at 12 noon at Lord and Stephens Chapel with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Entombment will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10 a.m. prior to the service beginning.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or Gentiva Hospice.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late John Hodges and Thelma Carey Maxwell Maxey. Sam was retired from the United States Air Force following 20 years of service. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Connie Pierce Maxey; siblings, Grace Chandler, Carolyn Haley, John Maxey, Ronnie Maxey, Linda Peck, and Brenda Maxey; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, at 12 noon at Lord and Stephens Chapel with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Entombment will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10 a.m. prior to the service beginning.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or Gentiva Hospice.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Lonnie Bullock (5-15-13)
ELBERTON - Lonnie M. Bullock, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
A native of Comer, she was the daughter of Lonnie C. and Minnie Lee "Manley" Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Cecil Bullock, Sr. Mrs. Bullock was a member of Comer Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Hiram Bullock (Paula) of Elberton.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Comer Cemetery with the Rev. Stewart Lang officiating.
The family requests that flowers not be sent, but that memorials are made to the Alzheimer's Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
A native of Comer, she was the daughter of Lonnie C. and Minnie Lee "Manley" Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Cecil Bullock, Sr. Mrs. Bullock was a member of Comer Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Hiram Bullock (Paula) of Elberton.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Comer Cemetery with the Rev. Stewart Lang officiating.
The family requests that flowers not be sent, but that memorials are made to the Alzheimer's Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Richard Palmer Huff (5-10-13)
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Richard Palmer Huff, 96, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2013.
He was born in Danielsville on November 6, 1916, the son of Susan Burroughs Huff and Joseph Young Huff. He was the youngest of seven siblings. Growing up in Danielsville, he attended schools in Madison County. After graduating he attended classes at the University of Georgia then pursued a career in the retail clothing business, which took him to Elberton, where he met and married Emily Brooks. He was predeceased by his wife, Emily Huff; a son, Richard Palmer Huff, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Rhonwyn V. Huff.
After his marriage he joined the United States Navy as an aviation machinist mate, and for the duration of World War II served in Atlanta and St. Louis, Mo.
The following years saw a career in the insurance business, but fate took him to his final career as a banker at The Bank of Danielsville. He was instrumental in growing the bank to three branches and the ultimate sale to Century South Bank.
Richard Palmer Huff was a good man, loved ones stated. His word was his bond and he participated in multiple charities, clubs and organizations. Like his parents before him, the Huffs were members of Danielsville Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon.
Emily and Palmer were dear friends with a large circle of Madison County friends who, along with neighbors and extended family, were an important part of their lives.
Survivors include a son, Charles M. Huff, Charleston, S.C.; granddaughter, Emily Palmer Huff; and grandson, Joseph Moran Huff, all of Charleston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens in Danielsville. A family visitation will also be held there from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
The Rev. Robert Burt of the Danielsville Baptist Church will officiate and burial will follow at The Friendship Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Danielsville Baptist Church, 59 Crawford W. Long St., Danielsville, GA 30633.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
He was born in Danielsville on November 6, 1916, the son of Susan Burroughs Huff and Joseph Young Huff. He was the youngest of seven siblings. Growing up in Danielsville, he attended schools in Madison County. After graduating he attended classes at the University of Georgia then pursued a career in the retail clothing business, which took him to Elberton, where he met and married Emily Brooks. He was predeceased by his wife, Emily Huff; a son, Richard Palmer Huff, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Rhonwyn V. Huff.
After his marriage he joined the United States Navy as an aviation machinist mate, and for the duration of World War II served in Atlanta and St. Louis, Mo.
The following years saw a career in the insurance business, but fate took him to his final career as a banker at The Bank of Danielsville. He was instrumental in growing the bank to three branches and the ultimate sale to Century South Bank.
Richard Palmer Huff was a good man, loved ones stated. His word was his bond and he participated in multiple charities, clubs and organizations. Like his parents before him, the Huffs were members of Danielsville Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon.
Emily and Palmer were dear friends with a large circle of Madison County friends who, along with neighbors and extended family, were an important part of their lives.
Survivors include a son, Charles M. Huff, Charleston, S.C.; granddaughter, Emily Palmer Huff; and grandson, Joseph Moran Huff, all of Charleston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens in Danielsville. A family visitation will also be held there from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
The Rev. Robert Burt of the Danielsville Baptist Church will officiate and burial will follow at The Friendship Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Danielsville Baptist Church, 59 Crawford W. Long St., Danielsville, GA 30633.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Fred Jordan (5-11-13)
HULL - Fred Noah Jordan, 54, died Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Survivors include his wife, Serena Shelton Jordan; daughter, Felicia (Justin) Lowery; son, Chad Jordan; five sisters; one brother; five grandchildren; and a stepson, Chris ( Alicia) Baugh.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, at the Full Gospel Church in Comer, with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Serena Shelton Jordan; daughter, Felicia (Justin) Lowery; son, Chad Jordan; five sisters; one brother; five grandchildren; and a stepson, Chris ( Alicia) Baugh.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, at the Full Gospel Church in Comer, with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Gail Dudley (5-7-13)
DANIELSVILLE – Gail Stephens Dudley, 66, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her residence.
She was born in Clarke County on March 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Grady L. and Chlorine Pruitt Stephens. She worked with Zeb’s BBQ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Dudley was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dudley; and three sisters.
Survivors include children, Greg Dudley, Ila, Thomas Michael Dudley, Danielsville, Deborah Dudley Scott, Hartwell, Denise Dudley Dove and Patrice Dudley Scott, both of Royston; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Dwain Stephens, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m., at the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Tim Peek and David Carey officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South in Royston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Clarke County on March 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Grady L. and Chlorine Pruitt Stephens. She worked with Zeb’s BBQ and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Dudley was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dudley; and three sisters.
Survivors include children, Greg Dudley, Ila, Thomas Michael Dudley, Danielsville, Deborah Dudley Scott, Hartwell, Denise Dudley Dove and Patrice Dudley Scott, both of Royston; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Dwain Stephens, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m., at the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Tim Peek and David Carey officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South in Royston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Marcus (5-5-13)
HULL - Charlie F. Marcus, 79, died Sunday, May 5, 2013.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Larkin and Lizzie Sanders Marcus. He retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 37 years and was employed with Enterprise Rental and Acura/Volvo of Athens for the last 17 years. Mr. Marcus was a member and former deacon of Central Baptist Church, where he also had served as Sunday School Superintendent and in many other capacities over the years.
Mr. Marcus was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Marcus; two children, Sheree (Lynn) Hardigree, Hull, and Sandra (Keith) Hardeman, Winterville; brother, George (Faye-deceased) Marcus, Norcross; deceased brother, Omer and surviving sister-in-law, Carol Marcus, Atlanta; sisters, Effie Lou (C.L.-deceased) Smith, Winder, Mattie (Howard-deceased) Crawford, Athens, and Lucille (Oscar-deceased) Motes, Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley (J.J.) Brushaber, Jefferson, Casey Sprinkles, Winterville, Tabitha Hardeman, Sabrina Hardeman, and Daniel Kellum; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Hardeman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Larkin and Lizzie Sanders Marcus. He retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 37 years and was employed with Enterprise Rental and Acura/Volvo of Athens for the last 17 years. Mr. Marcus was a member and former deacon of Central Baptist Church, where he also had served as Sunday School Superintendent and in many other capacities over the years.
Mr. Marcus was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Marcus; two children, Sheree (Lynn) Hardigree, Hull, and Sandra (Keith) Hardeman, Winterville; brother, George (Faye-deceased) Marcus, Norcross; deceased brother, Omer and surviving sister-in-law, Carol Marcus, Atlanta; sisters, Effie Lou (C.L.-deceased) Smith, Winder, Mattie (Howard-deceased) Crawford, Athens, and Lucille (Oscar-deceased) Motes, Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley (J.J.) Brushaber, Jefferson, Casey Sprinkles, Winterville, Tabitha Hardeman, Sabrina Hardeman, and Daniel Kellum; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Hardeman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Patsy Blalock (4-28-13)
COLBERT - Patsy Dixon Blalock, 65, died Sunday, April 28, 2013.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late George Buford Dixon and Lillian Dillard Dixon. The oldest of five children, her siblings include Frank E. Dixon of Augusta, and the late LaRue Carter, Billy Dixon, and Vickie Mauldin. She worked for nearly 25 years at SunTrust Bank in Athens. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, where she participated in the choir.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Willard Daniel (Buzzie) Blalock; a son, Andy Hoyt Blalock, Colbert; daughter, LeAnne Blalock DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.; and four grandchildren, Andrew Blalock, Arnoldsville, Alexis Krause, Winterville, and Robby and Emma DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Lord and Stephens at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, with burial following at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The Revs. Grady Jordan, Stuart Lang, and Terry James will officiate. Pallbearers include Mike Carithers, David Garrison, Dale Ledford, Ronnie Ray, Leon Smallwood, and Jason Tyner.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Berea Baptist Church choir or the Loran C. Smith Cancer Center in Athens.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late George Buford Dixon and Lillian Dillard Dixon. The oldest of five children, her siblings include Frank E. Dixon of Augusta, and the late LaRue Carter, Billy Dixon, and Vickie Mauldin. She worked for nearly 25 years at SunTrust Bank in Athens. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, where she participated in the choir.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Willard Daniel (Buzzie) Blalock; a son, Andy Hoyt Blalock, Colbert; daughter, LeAnne Blalock DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.; and four grandchildren, Andrew Blalock, Arnoldsville, Alexis Krause, Winterville, and Robby and Emma DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Lord and Stephens at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, with burial following at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The Revs. Grady Jordan, Stuart Lang, and Terry James will officiate. Pallbearers include Mike Carithers, David Garrison, Dale Ledford, Ronnie Ray, Leon Smallwood, and Jason Tyner.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Berea Baptist Church choir or the Loran C. Smith Cancer Center in Athens.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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