COMER – John Edward Butler, 81, died Thursday, December 8, 2011.
Survivors include children James Gillespie, Johnny, Robert, Tommy, Jeff, Danny, Sherry and Leslie Marie Butler, and Mary Janet Meadows; sisters, Mae Evelyn Tabors, Lucille Butler, Louise and Annie Lois Lyles.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 12 at Bush River Baptist Church, Maysville. Interment was in Bush River Cemetery, Homer.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Betty Jean Smith (12-7-11)
HULL - Betty Jean (Williams) Smith, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
She was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Williams and sister of the late Benny Williams. She was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church and retired from Rich's after 25 years.
Those left remembering her with great love are her devoted husband of 55 years, Horace Smith; children, Tammy (Brian) Smith, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mark Smith, Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren, David Smith, Jacksonville, Fla. and Ian, Sarah and Carter Smith, Chesapeake, Va.; and many other friends and family.
The family especially wishes to acknowledge the love and care shown by Birdie Nix over the last few years and the kindness and care given by the 4th floor nurses at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, at Moon's Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Dial officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons, 340 Sanford Rd., Hull, GA 30646, or the American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Pkwy #115, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Williams and sister of the late Benny Williams. She was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church and retired from Rich's after 25 years.
Those left remembering her with great love are her devoted husband of 55 years, Horace Smith; children, Tammy (Brian) Smith, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mark Smith, Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren, David Smith, Jacksonville, Fla. and Ian, Sarah and Carter Smith, Chesapeake, Va.; and many other friends and family.
The family especially wishes to acknowledge the love and care shown by Birdie Nix over the last few years and the kindness and care given by the 4th floor nurses at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, at Moon's Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Dial officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons, 340 Sanford Rd., Hull, GA 30646, or the American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Pkwy #115, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
James Daniel Fouche, Jr. (12-6-11)
HULL - James Daniel Fouche Jr., 56, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Evelyn Clark Fouche of Pocataligo and the late James Daniel Fouche, Sr. He had worked for the University of Georgia for nine years and had also worked for the Atlanta Union Mission.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, LeAnne Anthony Fouche; four siblings and their spouses, Kay and Herman Dawson, Comer, Libby and Arlen Johnson, Sr., Pocataligo, Tony and Joan Fouche, Moon's Grove Community, and Lisa and John Brennan, Bogart; mother-in-law, Doris Ann Anthony, Hull; several nieces and nephews; and a great-niece; and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wester officiating. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Jason Fouche, Randy Smith, Jerel Dawson, Russ Adams, Lee Adams and Tony Jordan.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Evelyn Clark Fouche of Pocataligo and the late James Daniel Fouche, Sr. He had worked for the University of Georgia for nine years and had also worked for the Atlanta Union Mission.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, LeAnne Anthony Fouche; four siblings and their spouses, Kay and Herman Dawson, Comer, Libby and Arlen Johnson, Sr., Pocataligo, Tony and Joan Fouche, Moon's Grove Community, and Lisa and John Brennan, Bogart; mother-in-law, Doris Ann Anthony, Hull; several nieces and nephews; and a great-niece; and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wester officiating. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Jason Fouche, Randy Smith, Jerel Dawson, Russ Adams, Lee Adams and Tony Jordan.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Rosa Brown
DANIELSVILLE – Rosa L. Brown, 65, died.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Roger Lord.
Survivors include a son, Mark T. Giles, Hiram; daughter, Michelle Lee Haley,
Danielsville; brothers, Tommy Lord and James Edward Lord, both of Nicholson; sister, Verner Sue David, Danielsville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, at 2 p.m., from Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, December 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Roger Lord.
Survivors include a son, Mark T. Giles, Hiram; daughter, Michelle Lee Haley,
Danielsville; brothers, Tommy Lord and James Edward Lord, both of Nicholson; sister, Verner Sue David, Danielsville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, at 2 p.m., from Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, December 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Paul Burroughs (12-2-11)
COLBERT - James Paul Burroughs died Friday, December 2, 2011.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Leo Cooper Burroughs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Roberta Burroughs; a sister, Willie Mae Threlkeld, Paoli; and a brother, Ralph Burroughs, Tucker.
He was a retired Postmaster after serving 26 years and a member of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors for 35 years. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church where he served as deacon and teacher of the Men’s Bible Class. Mr. Burroughs was an active member of the Colbert Lions Club and the Retired Postmasters, “Hasbeens.” He served in World War II and received the Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice to his country. He loved life and will be remembered by all that knew him for his jovial personality.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Reba Moon, Colbert, nieces, Carol Lowe, Atlanta, Janice Threlkeld, Canton, Tammy Strickland (Keith), Colbert; nephews, Billy Threlkeld (Imogene), Milledgeville, Joe Threlkeld (Suzie), Chilhowie, Va., David Burroughs (Laurie), Lawrenceville, Dennis Moon (Brenda), Colbert, Mitch Moon, Danielsville, Ken Whitehead (Linda), Comer, Donald Whitehead (Rita), Comer, Lanier Whitehead (Barbara), Bogart; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Special thank you to his loving caregivers Ida Campbell, Meranda Hood, Yvonne Roberson, and Corinthian Allen.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 4, at Colbert Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Wilson, officiating. Interment was at Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Burroughs, Brad Moon, Russ Moon, Ben Strickland, Billy Threlkeld, and Joe Threlkeld. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Colbert Lions Club, members of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors, and the Retired Postmasters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colbert Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Leo Cooper Burroughs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Roberta Burroughs; a sister, Willie Mae Threlkeld, Paoli; and a brother, Ralph Burroughs, Tucker.
He was a retired Postmaster after serving 26 years and a member of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors for 35 years. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church where he served as deacon and teacher of the Men’s Bible Class. Mr. Burroughs was an active member of the Colbert Lions Club and the Retired Postmasters, “Hasbeens.” He served in World War II and received the Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice to his country. He loved life and will be remembered by all that knew him for his jovial personality.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Reba Moon, Colbert, nieces, Carol Lowe, Atlanta, Janice Threlkeld, Canton, Tammy Strickland (Keith), Colbert; nephews, Billy Threlkeld (Imogene), Milledgeville, Joe Threlkeld (Suzie), Chilhowie, Va., David Burroughs (Laurie), Lawrenceville, Dennis Moon (Brenda), Colbert, Mitch Moon, Danielsville, Ken Whitehead (Linda), Comer, Donald Whitehead (Rita), Comer, Lanier Whitehead (Barbara), Bogart; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Special thank you to his loving caregivers Ida Campbell, Meranda Hood, Yvonne Roberson, and Corinthian Allen.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 4, at Colbert Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Wilson, officiating. Interment was at Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Burroughs, Brad Moon, Russ Moon, Ben Strickland, Billy Threlkeld, and Joe Threlkeld. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Colbert Lions Club, members of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors, and the Retired Postmasters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colbert Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Beth’ Strickland (12-1-11)
HULL - Margaret Elizabeth “Beth” Strickland, 59, died Thursday, December 1, 2011.
Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of Dorothy P. Swindel of Hull and the late George Amory Swindel, Jr. She was a 1970 graduate of Madison County High School and worked for nearly 20 years at the Athens Plastic Surgery Clinic, followed by several years with Dr. Kevin Adams in Danielsville. She enjoyed reading, knitting, taking care of her cats and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Rudy Strickland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Bronwyn Strickland, Dolores, Colo., and Seth P. and Heather Strickland, Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Ann Swindel and Jim Nuckolls; aunt, Carol Cappleman; cousins, Jimmy Jones, Leigh Foster and Patsy Jones, Hull, Jon Jones, Arkansas, Rodney Park, Iowa, and Cynthia Seagraves, Commerce.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 3, at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Billy Owensby officiating. Interment was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to Beth’s cousin, Patsy Jones, and aunt, Carol Cappleman, both of Hull, for their care and support, as well as Susan Young, Beth’s spiritual advisor.
Memorials may be made to Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of Dorothy P. Swindel of Hull and the late George Amory Swindel, Jr. She was a 1970 graduate of Madison County High School and worked for nearly 20 years at the Athens Plastic Surgery Clinic, followed by several years with Dr. Kevin Adams in Danielsville. She enjoyed reading, knitting, taking care of her cats and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Rudy Strickland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Bronwyn Strickland, Dolores, Colo., and Seth P. and Heather Strickland, Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Ann Swindel and Jim Nuckolls; aunt, Carol Cappleman; cousins, Jimmy Jones, Leigh Foster and Patsy Jones, Hull, Jon Jones, Arkansas, Rodney Park, Iowa, and Cynthia Seagraves, Commerce.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 3, at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Billy Owensby officiating. Interment was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to Beth’s cousin, Patsy Jones, and aunt, Carol Cappleman, both of Hull, for their care and support, as well as Susan Young, Beth’s spiritual advisor.
Memorials may be made to Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Nathan Norton (11-30-11)
DANIELSVILLE – Nathan Norton, 75, died Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Noah and Belle Savage Norton. He was a semi-retired subcontractor with Alltel, was employed part-time as a caretaker with Rossie Lake Branch Farms in Bishop, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Norton Jennings.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Amos Norton, Danielsville; a son, Joel Norton, Jefferson; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are schedule for Friday, December 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 2, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Noah and Belle Savage Norton. He was a semi-retired subcontractor with Alltel, was employed part-time as a caretaker with Rossie Lake Branch Farms in Bishop, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Norton Jennings.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Amos Norton, Danielsville; a son, Joel Norton, Jefferson; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are schedule for Friday, December 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 2, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jim’ Phillips (11-26-11)
LOGANVILLE - Edward Dewitt “Jim” Phillips, 84, died Saturday, November 26, 2011.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grayson and was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Varner Phillips; and a brother, James Phillips.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Janice Phillips, Loganville; sisters, Dorothy Lou Austin, Commerce, Shirley Royston, Royston; Geraldine Grizzle, Elberton, Patricia Hart, Royston; granddaughters, Leslie Provanchie, Raleigh, N.C., Allison Arnold, Loganville; great-granddaughter, Madison Arnold, Loganville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roper officiating.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grayson and was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Varner Phillips; and a brother, James Phillips.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Janice Phillips, Loganville; sisters, Dorothy Lou Austin, Commerce, Shirley Royston, Royston; Geraldine Grizzle, Elberton, Patricia Hart, Royston; granddaughters, Leslie Provanchie, Raleigh, N.C., Allison Arnold, Loganville; great-granddaughter, Madison Arnold, Loganville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roper officiating.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Vaughn (11-26-11)
ILA - Grady “Albert” Vaughn, 70, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Piedmont Hospital.
Born in Madison County on August 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee and Nellie Mae Vaughn. He served in the Postal Unit of the Army Reserves for six years. At Mercer Extension, he began a lifelong study and love of the Bible. He later attended Toccoa Falls College and was ordained as a minister on February 15, 1976. He served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Stephens, Ga. and Providence Baptist Church in Pocataligo, Ga. He had a genuine love for his congregation and the surrounding community. He considered serving others as the highest honor and privilege of his life.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Billie Clarke Vaughn, Ila; daughter and son-in-law, Lorie and Jerry Skelton, Ila; granddaughters, Heather, Merry, Abigail and Lydia Skelton, Ila; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Peggy Vaughn, Commerce; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 3 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Revs. John Griffeth, Robby Brown, Lex Bowen and Dayton Logan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Providence Baptist Church and fellow pastors in this area.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 529, Ila, GA or Gideon’s International.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on August 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee and Nellie Mae Vaughn. He served in the Postal Unit of the Army Reserves for six years. At Mercer Extension, he began a lifelong study and love of the Bible. He later attended Toccoa Falls College and was ordained as a minister on February 15, 1976. He served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Stephens, Ga. and Providence Baptist Church in Pocataligo, Ga. He had a genuine love for his congregation and the surrounding community. He considered serving others as the highest honor and privilege of his life.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Billie Clarke Vaughn, Ila; daughter and son-in-law, Lorie and Jerry Skelton, Ila; granddaughters, Heather, Merry, Abigail and Lydia Skelton, Ila; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Peggy Vaughn, Commerce; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 3 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Revs. John Griffeth, Robby Brown, Lex Bowen and Dayton Logan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Providence Baptist Church and fellow pastors in this area.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 529, Ila, GA or Gideon’s International.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Eula Mae Adams (11-24-11)
POCATALIGO - Eula Mae Chatham Adams, 72, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011.
She was the daughter of Morris and Lucille B. Chatham of Hartwell. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Chatham, Jimmy Chatham, and Stewart Chatham of Hartwell; two sisters Cuemi Hart and Maryetta Chatham of Hartwell.
Mae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed life even through her 12-year battle with kidney failure and weekly dialysis treatments. Even though her journey has ended here on Earth, her life in Heaven has just begun. We will always cherish the memories and the time we were able to spend with her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Adams, Pocataligo; three children, Brian (Jeannie) Adams, Bowman, Wesley (Kathy) Adams, Lawrenceville, and Sheila Adams, Pocataligo; three grandchildren, Brandi Adams of Pocataligo, Courtney and Kayla Adams of Bowman; sisters, Marian Sanders, Hartwell, Emma Christian, Anderson, S.C., Dianne (Jimmy) Wilson and Cathy (Wayne) Alewine, all of Hartwell; brother, George (Marsha) Chatham, Hartwell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Bennett officiating. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Adams, Tony Jordan, Craig Faulkner, Tim Shields, Hall Norton, and James Strickland.
Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation or The National Diabetes Foundation.
She was the daughter of Morris and Lucille B. Chatham of Hartwell. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Chatham, Jimmy Chatham, and Stewart Chatham of Hartwell; two sisters Cuemi Hart and Maryetta Chatham of Hartwell.
Mae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed life even through her 12-year battle with kidney failure and weekly dialysis treatments. Even though her journey has ended here on Earth, her life in Heaven has just begun. We will always cherish the memories and the time we were able to spend with her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Adams, Pocataligo; three children, Brian (Jeannie) Adams, Bowman, Wesley (Kathy) Adams, Lawrenceville, and Sheila Adams, Pocataligo; three grandchildren, Brandi Adams of Pocataligo, Courtney and Kayla Adams of Bowman; sisters, Marian Sanders, Hartwell, Emma Christian, Anderson, S.C., Dianne (Jimmy) Wilson and Cathy (Wayne) Alewine, all of Hartwell; brother, George (Marsha) Chatham, Hartwell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, from Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Bennett officiating. Burial was at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Adams, Tony Jordan, Craig Faulkner, Tim Shields, Hall Norton, and James Strickland.
Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation or The National Diabetes Foundation.
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