PAOLI – Forrest Larue Vereen, 22, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
He was the son of Julia Vereen, father and stepmother, Garrie and Windy Vereen. He was adored, respected, and will be sorely missed by all family and friends throughout the Madison, Clarke and Oglethorpe areas.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, Colin and Everett Vereen; a sister, Jane Hunter Vereen; grandparents, Colonel and Mrs. Charles Larue Webb, Enterprise, Ala., Joyce B. Purvis, Canton; aunts, Tammy Webb, Hull, Kathleen Vereen and Jamie Purvis, Woodstock; uncle, Kyle Vereen, Athens; and numerous other family members, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, 963 Hwy. 98 East, Danielsville, GA. Following visitation, a celebration of his life will be held at Camp Kiwanis, 2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Rd., Danielsville, Georgia 30633 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the Madison County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, an organization that he believed in and supported.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County
Roy Fuller
DANIELSVILLE – Roy Jackson Fuller, 74, died Monday, September 7, 2009, following an extensive illness.
He had lived in Danielsville for the past several years, but had made his home in Athens most of his adult life. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Robert Jackson and Ina Lowe Fuller. He was a faithful member and leader of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville for the past 15 years, and served as treasurer for more than 25 years for Temple Baptist Church in Athens.
Known to many as the “Battery Man,” he owned and operated Roy Fuller Battery Service in Athens for many years before ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Fuller was preceded in death by a sister, Bette Fuller Cox; and an infant daughter, Tammie Fuller.
Survivors include his wife of more than 54 years, Delores Fowler Fuller, Danielsville; children, Terri Fuller Norris (Steve), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Kendra Fuller Holloway (Nelson) and Sterling Fuller, all of Danielsville, Kim Fuller Lowry, Hiawassee; grandchildren, Steven Norris (Terra), Brooke Norris Beavers, Erin Norris Garner (Jason), Matthew Norris (Heather Dabbs), Lindsey Lowry, Morgan Holloway, and Fuller Holloway; great-grandchildren, Kaimen, Julia, Tyler, Tiffany, Cristal, Tison, and Ariana; sisters, Julia Ann Hayes, Watkinsville, and Barbara Huston, Athens; and stepbrothers, Eugene Fouche and Edward Fouche, both of Athens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Lloyd Ferguson, Dan Fuller and Ronnie Gonzales officiating. Burial will be in the Evangelical Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., and will also be at their home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
He had lived in Danielsville for the past several years, but had made his home in Athens most of his adult life. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Robert Jackson and Ina Lowe Fuller. He was a faithful member and leader of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville for the past 15 years, and served as treasurer for more than 25 years for Temple Baptist Church in Athens.
Known to many as the “Battery Man,” he owned and operated Roy Fuller Battery Service in Athens for many years before ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Fuller was preceded in death by a sister, Bette Fuller Cox; and an infant daughter, Tammie Fuller.
Survivors include his wife of more than 54 years, Delores Fowler Fuller, Danielsville; children, Terri Fuller Norris (Steve), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Kendra Fuller Holloway (Nelson) and Sterling Fuller, all of Danielsville, Kim Fuller Lowry, Hiawassee; grandchildren, Steven Norris (Terra), Brooke Norris Beavers, Erin Norris Garner (Jason), Matthew Norris (Heather Dabbs), Lindsey Lowry, Morgan Holloway, and Fuller Holloway; great-grandchildren, Kaimen, Julia, Tyler, Tiffany, Cristal, Tison, and Ariana; sisters, Julia Ann Hayes, Watkinsville, and Barbara Huston, Athens; and stepbrothers, Eugene Fouche and Edward Fouche, both of Athens.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Lloyd Ferguson, Dan Fuller and Ronnie Gonzales officiating. Burial will be in the Evangelical Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., and will also be at their home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Troy McGarity
HARTWELL - Troy Edward McGarity, 42, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
He was the son of Vickie Carey York of Hartwell. He was a 1984 graduate of Elbert County High School and served in the Georgia Army National Guard. He loved NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his family, especially the kids, and was “Uncle Troy” to all of them. He was a great friend. Mr. McGarity was preceded in death by a sister, Sherri McGarity Chappell; and grandparents, Z.O. and Millie Carey.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Jennifer McGarity, Franklin Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jeremy Childs, Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, September 1, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Gettis Allen officiating.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Vickie Carey York of Hartwell. He was a 1984 graduate of Elbert County High School and served in the Georgia Army National Guard. He loved NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his family, especially the kids, and was “Uncle Troy” to all of them. He was a great friend. Mr. McGarity was preceded in death by a sister, Sherri McGarity Chappell; and grandparents, Z.O. and Millie Carey.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Jennifer McGarity, Franklin Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jeremy Childs, Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, September 1, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Gettis Allen officiating.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Autry
ILA – Ralph Howard Autry Jr., 41, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Winder, he was the son of Ralph Howard Autry Sr. of Statesboro and Patricia Ann Thompson Sailors and stepfather, Richard Sailors.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Joan Howard Autry; children, Ralph Howard Autry III, Angel Autry and Corey Autry, all of Ila; stepchildren, John Dembeck, Rebecca Dembeck, Tammy Dembeck, William Nunamaker, all of Ila; brothers and sisters, Nancy Everett, Ila, Adrienne Autry, Buford, Michael Autry and Scott Autry, both of Ila, John Autry, Nicholson; stepbrothers, James and Charles Benton; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Huff Cemetery in Watkinsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, he was the son of Ralph Howard Autry Sr. of Statesboro and Patricia Ann Thompson Sailors and stepfather, Richard Sailors.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Joan Howard Autry; children, Ralph Howard Autry III, Angel Autry and Corey Autry, all of Ila; stepchildren, John Dembeck, Rebecca Dembeck, Tammy Dembeck, William Nunamaker, all of Ila; brothers and sisters, Nancy Everett, Ila, Adrienne Autry, Buford, Michael Autry and Scott Autry, both of Ila, John Autry, Nicholson; stepbrothers, James and Charles Benton; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Huff Cemetery in Watkinsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Stephen Ginn
ROYSTON – Stephen Harrison Ginn, 10, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009.
Born in Clarke County on July 23, 1999, he was the son of Frank and Robin Tardy Ginn, both of Royston. He was a fourth grade student at Royston Elementary School and was a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. He was an avid sportsman in which he enjoyed golf, basketball, football, baseball, and video games. Stephen enjoyed life and everyone who crossed his path, and everyone he crossed paths with felt likewise. Stephen was preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Tardy and Olin Ginn.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Catherine Michele Ginn, Royston; grandmothers, Suzanne M. Ginn, Stone Mountain, and Clair S. Tardy, Athens; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, August 29, at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mac Enfinger officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Uncles were pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Rotary Student Program, P.O. Box 61327, Savannah, GA 31420.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County on July 23, 1999, he was the son of Frank and Robin Tardy Ginn, both of Royston. He was a fourth grade student at Royston Elementary School and was a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. He was an avid sportsman in which he enjoyed golf, basketball, football, baseball, and video games. Stephen enjoyed life and everyone who crossed his path, and everyone he crossed paths with felt likewise. Stephen was preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Tardy and Olin Ginn.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Catherine Michele Ginn, Royston; grandmothers, Suzanne M. Ginn, Stone Mountain, and Clair S. Tardy, Athens; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, August 29, at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mac Enfinger officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Uncles were pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Rotary Student Program, P.O. Box 61327, Savannah, GA 31420.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Charlene Phillips
COMER – Charlene Hall Phillips, 46, died Monday, August 24, 2009.
Survivors include her husband, Carey Dion Phillips; daughters, Summer and Skylar Phillips; brothers, James, Calvin, Joe, Doug, John and Frank Phillips; sisters, Gladis Johnson, Sarah Brown, Linda, Magalyn, Elizabeth Hall; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Hall and Katie Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at New Covenant Worship Center. Burial was in Holly Creek Church Cemetery in Comer.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Carey Dion Phillips; daughters, Summer and Skylar Phillips; brothers, James, Calvin, Joe, Doug, John and Frank Phillips; sisters, Gladis Johnson, Sarah Brown, Linda, Magalyn, Elizabeth Hall; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Hall and Katie Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at New Covenant Worship Center. Burial was in Holly Creek Church Cemetery in Comer.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Frank Coile
DANIELSVILLE – Frank Melvin Coile, 60, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Madison County on September 19, 1948, he was the son of the late W.H. and Jessie Booth Coile. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Coile was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Coile; and a sister, Shirley Hayes.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Hattaway Coile, Danielsville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Amy Coile, Winterville; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Chad Hart, Royston; grandchildren, Rylee Grace Coile, Coleman Coile and Will Hart; brothers, Donald Coile, Columbus, and Doyle Coile, Mill Springs, N.C., Thurmond Coile, Brooksville, Fla., and Russ Coile, Danielsville; and a sister, Billie Jo Richards, Decatur.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 27, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Calvert and Mr. Odis Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on September 19, 1948, he was the son of the late W.H. and Jessie Booth Coile. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Coile was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Coile; and a sister, Shirley Hayes.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Hattaway Coile, Danielsville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Amy Coile, Winterville; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Chad Hart, Royston; grandchildren, Rylee Grace Coile, Coleman Coile and Will Hart; brothers, Donald Coile, Columbus, and Doyle Coile, Mill Springs, N.C., Thurmond Coile, Brooksville, Fla., and Russ Coile, Danielsville; and a sister, Billie Jo Richards, Decatur.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 27, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Calvert and Mr. Odis Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Everett Styles
DANIELSVILLE – Everett Styles, 73, died Monday, August 24, 2009.
Born in Swain County, N.C., he was the son of the late Porter and Jesse Thomas Styles. He was a retired TV repairman, a United States veteran of the Korean War, and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include daughters, Joy Neveils, Maysville, Lorraine Huppert, Watkinsville, and Ashley Styles, Warner Robins; brothers, Maurice Styles and Curtis Styles, both of North Carolina, and Porter Styles, South Carolina; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, at 11 a.m., from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Swain County, N.C., he was the son of the late Porter and Jesse Thomas Styles. He was a retired TV repairman, a United States veteran of the Korean War, and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include daughters, Joy Neveils, Maysville, Lorraine Huppert, Watkinsville, and Ashley Styles, Warner Robins; brothers, Maurice Styles and Curtis Styles, both of North Carolina, and Porter Styles, South Carolina; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, at 11 a.m., from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jessica Garner
HULL – Jessica Annette Garner, 67, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
A native of Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Cambron. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garner.
Survivors include sons, James Garner Jr., Hull, and Brian Garner, Sandy Cross; a sister, Janet Riggs, Fayetteville; brothers, J.C. Cambron, Dahlonega, Stan Cambron, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bobby Cambron, Ft. Worth, Texas; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, 2009, at Oconee Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Shanon Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 28, 2009, from 12 until 1 p.m.
Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Cambron. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garner.
Survivors include sons, James Garner Jr., Hull, and Brian Garner, Sandy Cross; a sister, Janet Riggs, Fayetteville; brothers, J.C. Cambron, Dahlonega, Stan Cambron, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bobby Cambron, Ft. Worth, Texas; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, 2009, at Oconee Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Shanon Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 28, 2009, from 12 until 1 p.m.
Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Burroughs
ATHENS - Ruth Burroughs, 78, died Monday, August 24, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Clara Fannie Spratlin Burroughs.
She was retired from the textile industry as an inspector and a member of Hull Baptist Church. Ms. Burroughs was preceded in death by brothers, Leroy Burroughs, Harry Burroughs and Spurgeon Burroughs; and sisters, Rebecca Burroughs, Sara Burroughs and Sue Sughrue.
Survivors include a sister, Irene Strickland, Colbert; nephews, Arnal Strickland, Denver Strickland, Mike Burroughs, Phil Burroughs, Pete Burroughs, Ed Sughrue and Jim Sughrue; and nieces, Diane Adams, Sandra Pou, Phyllis Gordon and Deborah Crow.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 28, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Nephews, Arnal Strickland, Denver Strickland, Mike Burroughs, Phil Burroughs, Pete Burroughs, Ed Sughrue and Jim Sughrue will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Frierson family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coile Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Clara Fannie Spratlin Burroughs.
She was retired from the textile industry as an inspector and a member of Hull Baptist Church. Ms. Burroughs was preceded in death by brothers, Leroy Burroughs, Harry Burroughs and Spurgeon Burroughs; and sisters, Rebecca Burroughs, Sara Burroughs and Sue Sughrue.
Survivors include a sister, Irene Strickland, Colbert; nephews, Arnal Strickland, Denver Strickland, Mike Burroughs, Phil Burroughs, Pete Burroughs, Ed Sughrue and Jim Sughrue; and nieces, Diane Adams, Sandra Pou, Phyllis Gordon and Deborah Crow.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 28, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Nephews, Arnal Strickland, Denver Strickland, Mike Burroughs, Phil Burroughs, Pete Burroughs, Ed Sughrue and Jim Sughrue will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Frierson family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coile Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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