DANIELSVILLE - Rickie Lee Hollenback, 57, husband of Marcella West Hollenback, died Saturday, November 12, 2011, at his residence.
Born in Muncie, Ind., he was the son of the late Alford and Meural Paul. He was a truck driver for Brown Trucking Company.
Survivors in addition to his wife include children, Tammy (Kevin) Hansford, and Christina (Richard) Hollenback; sisters: Maria (Kevin) Thompson, Anna Nangle, Sherry Repp, Linda Bauer, and Paula Scott; brothers: Terry Hollenback, Billy Parkhurst, Kenny Parkhurst, and Sam (Terri) Banta; grandchildren, Zoe Hansford, Taylor Hansford, and Isaiah Granger; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19, at 1 p.m. at Danielsville Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any First Madison Bank, c/o the Rickie Hollenback Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Madison County
John Fortson (11-10-11)
DANIELSVILLE – John C. Fortson, 83, of Danielsville, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Northridge Nursing Facility, Commerce.
Mr. Fortson was born in Madison County on May 18, 1928. He was the son of the late Paul Lee and Clara Beatenbough Fortson. Mr. Fortson was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation, having worked as a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche Porterfield Fortson, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Connie Fortson, Danielsville, David Fortson and Barbie Fortson, Danielsville, and Ricky and Rebecca Fortson, Scottsboro, Ala.; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah and Ronnie Dove, Comer, and Cheryl Roncadori, Watkinsville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rebecca Carson, Hertford, N.C., and Barbara Loyd, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Gilliam, Rev. Ray Jenkins and Mr. Odis Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville.
The body is at the Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday. 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.
Mr. Fortson was born in Madison County on May 18, 1928. He was the son of the late Paul Lee and Clara Beatenbough Fortson. Mr. Fortson was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation, having worked as a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche Porterfield Fortson, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Connie Fortson, Danielsville, David Fortson and Barbie Fortson, Danielsville, and Ricky and Rebecca Fortson, Scottsboro, Ala.; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah and Ronnie Dove, Comer, and Cheryl Roncadori, Watkinsville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rebecca Carson, Hertford, N.C., and Barbara Loyd, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Gilliam, Rev. Ray Jenkins and Mr. Odis Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville.
The body is at the Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday. 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.
David Cooper (11-7-11)
CARLTON - David Bruce Cooper, born August 16, 1952, died Monday, November 7, 2011.
Bruce, beloved and loving husband, precedes his wife of 36 years, Denise Porterfield Cooper, into life everlasting with our Lord. Bruce and Denise have three sons, Casey Cooper (Lindsay Weaver), Kurt Cooper (Maria Adams), and Kyle Cooper. His sons have always been his pride and joy, and his love for them will continue to flow through them to grandson Cash Cooper and two new grandbabies to be born in the coming months.
Preceded in death by his father, the late Jack Cooper, Bruce also leaves his mother, Emma Jean Cooper, and sister, Dianne Cooper Mauldin, both whom he loved very much. Bruce also leaves mother-in-law, Valerie Porterfield Spinks, and father-in-law, Marion “Bud” Spinks, and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will all miss him greatly. Bruce worked for Clarke County Fire Department for several years after serving in the United States Navy. Currently, he was employed by Athens USPO and spent time helping on the family farm.
He is a member of Carlton Baptist Church and made his profession of faith there as a young man. We miss him and will always love him. Romans 8:28
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Duhon officiating. Burial will follow at Carlton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray King, Terrell Dyes, Tony Lastinger, Chris Boswell, John Carter and Ashby Harris. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 154 Loudermilk Lane, Demorest GA 30535.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Bruce, beloved and loving husband, precedes his wife of 36 years, Denise Porterfield Cooper, into life everlasting with our Lord. Bruce and Denise have three sons, Casey Cooper (Lindsay Weaver), Kurt Cooper (Maria Adams), and Kyle Cooper. His sons have always been his pride and joy, and his love for them will continue to flow through them to grandson Cash Cooper and two new grandbabies to be born in the coming months.
Preceded in death by his father, the late Jack Cooper, Bruce also leaves his mother, Emma Jean Cooper, and sister, Dianne Cooper Mauldin, both whom he loved very much. Bruce also leaves mother-in-law, Valerie Porterfield Spinks, and father-in-law, Marion “Bud” Spinks, and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will all miss him greatly. Bruce worked for Clarke County Fire Department for several years after serving in the United States Navy. Currently, he was employed by Athens USPO and spent time helping on the family farm.
He is a member of Carlton Baptist Church and made his profession of faith there as a young man. We miss him and will always love him. Romans 8:28
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Duhon officiating. Burial will follow at Carlton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray King, Terrell Dyes, Tony Lastinger, Chris Boswell, John Carter and Ashby Harris. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 154 Loudermilk Lane, Demorest GA 30535.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Hart (11-6-11)
ROYSTON – Dorothy Lou Hart, 84, died peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Miss Hart was born at the home place in the Sandy Cross Community on July 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Vallie Phillips Hart. She was a homemaker and known for her excellent food. She loved to cook, bake and garden. Dorothy was always happy. Miss Hart was preceded in death by a brother, Doyle T. Hart; and sister, Donnie Hart Johnson.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Louise S. Hart, Royston; nieces and spouses, Leslie and Randy Fordham, Danielsville, and Kay and Bill Seagraves, Hull; nephews and spouses, Bradley and Susan Hart, Eddie and Ann Johnson, and Jackie Johnson, all of Royston; and a host of great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 9, at 11 a.m., from the Zidon Baptist Church Cemetery beside her father and mother with the Rev. Grady Jordan officiating. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Hart was born at the home place in the Sandy Cross Community on July 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Vallie Phillips Hart. She was a homemaker and known for her excellent food. She loved to cook, bake and garden. Dorothy was always happy. Miss Hart was preceded in death by a brother, Doyle T. Hart; and sister, Donnie Hart Johnson.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Louise S. Hart, Royston; nieces and spouses, Leslie and Randy Fordham, Danielsville, and Kay and Bill Seagraves, Hull; nephews and spouses, Bradley and Susan Hart, Eddie and Ann Johnson, and Jackie Johnson, all of Royston; and a host of great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 9, at 11 a.m., from the Zidon Baptist Church Cemetery beside her father and mother with the Rev. Grady Jordan officiating. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at their respective homes.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Clark (11-5-11)
ATHENS - Evelyn Fowler Clark, 86, died Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late James Roy and Lillie Belle Daniel Fowler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Evans Clark, Sr.; daughter, Rebecca Clark Duffell; son, Russell Wayne Clark; grandson, Mark Duffell; and sister, Dale Stephens. She was a retired office manager from the family business, Clark Flying Service. For a number of years, Mrs. Clark was a volunteer for St. Mary's Auxiliary and was a longtime member of Sonlight Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Fred (Sandra) Clark, Toccoa, and David (Judy) Clark, Colbert; son-in-law, Darrell Duffell; sisters, Sharon (Grady) Brown and Ann (Paul) Harris, both of Royston; seven grandchildren, Travis Clark, Cyndie (Mike) Hunt, Michael Duffell, Matthew (Yana) Duffell, Kevin (Stacey) Clark, Kathryn (Chris) Flores and Christopher (Megan) Clark; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Allen Hunt, Rett, Wes, and Kade Clark, Caleb and Abby Flores and Madeline Alewine; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, at 11 a.m. from Lord & Stephens Chapel, EAST, with the Rev. Kevin Clark officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, November 7, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Sonlight Baptist Church Thanksgiving Offering, 1134 Hargrove Lake Rd., Colbert, GA 30528.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late James Roy and Lillie Belle Daniel Fowler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Evans Clark, Sr.; daughter, Rebecca Clark Duffell; son, Russell Wayne Clark; grandson, Mark Duffell; and sister, Dale Stephens. She was a retired office manager from the family business, Clark Flying Service. For a number of years, Mrs. Clark was a volunteer for St. Mary's Auxiliary and was a longtime member of Sonlight Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Fred (Sandra) Clark, Toccoa, and David (Judy) Clark, Colbert; son-in-law, Darrell Duffell; sisters, Sharon (Grady) Brown and Ann (Paul) Harris, both of Royston; seven grandchildren, Travis Clark, Cyndie (Mike) Hunt, Michael Duffell, Matthew (Yana) Duffell, Kevin (Stacey) Clark, Kathryn (Chris) Flores and Christopher (Megan) Clark; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Allen Hunt, Rett, Wes, and Kade Clark, Caleb and Abby Flores and Madeline Alewine; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, at 11 a.m. from Lord & Stephens Chapel, EAST, with the Rev. Kevin Clark officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, November 7, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Sonlight Baptist Church Thanksgiving Offering, 1134 Hargrove Lake Rd., Colbert, GA 30528.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Burroughs (11-5-11)
COLBERT - Betty L. Burroughs, 76, died Saturday, November 5, 2011.
A native of Danielsville, she was the daughter of Carlton and Izora Culbertson Echols.
Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Jack Burroughs; two children, Pete (Bridget Paul) Burroughs, Crawford, and Beth (Darrell) Wages, Colbert; a sister, Hilda Moon, Conyers; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Danielsville, she was the daughter of Carlton and Izora Culbertson Echols.
Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Jack Burroughs; two children, Pete (Bridget Paul) Burroughs, Crawford, and Beth (Darrell) Wages, Colbert; a sister, Hilda Moon, Conyers; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Paul (11-3-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Elsie Eleanor Buchanan Paul, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2011, at the age of 93.
She was a long time resident of Danielsville. Mrs. Paul was born September 20, 1918, the daughter of Steven and Rose Worby Buchanan in Florida. She was the last surviving child of 11 children to Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan. She was of the Episcopal faith and loved the Lord. Mrs. Paul was married to Harry Paul, who preceded her in death 18 years ago. The Pauls were co-owners of Athens Electric Company at 180 Park Avenue in Athens, Georgia, with their daughter and son-in-law, Leon and Sheila Buffington, for over 40 years. Mrs. Paul retired as the secretary/bookkeeper of Athens Electric Company in 1981.
Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Paul Buffington; three granddaughters, Debbie (Robert) Hamby, Patsy Bramlett, and Janet (Andy) Fielding; four great-grandchildren, Missy (Michael) Tolbert, Andy Branyon, Ben Bramlett, and J.S. Fielding, all of Madison County; and three great-great-grandchildren, Will, Clayton, and Matt Tolbert. She had one son-in-law, James Leon Buffington, who preceded her in death.
Bridges Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the funeral. Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be a graveside service Tuesday, November 8, at 4 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery in Athens, with Pastor Calvin Ward of the Danielsville United Methodist Church officiating.
She was a long time resident of Danielsville. Mrs. Paul was born September 20, 1918, the daughter of Steven and Rose Worby Buchanan in Florida. She was the last surviving child of 11 children to Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan. She was of the Episcopal faith and loved the Lord. Mrs. Paul was married to Harry Paul, who preceded her in death 18 years ago. The Pauls were co-owners of Athens Electric Company at 180 Park Avenue in Athens, Georgia, with their daughter and son-in-law, Leon and Sheila Buffington, for over 40 years. Mrs. Paul retired as the secretary/bookkeeper of Athens Electric Company in 1981.
Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Paul Buffington; three granddaughters, Debbie (Robert) Hamby, Patsy Bramlett, and Janet (Andy) Fielding; four great-grandchildren, Missy (Michael) Tolbert, Andy Branyon, Ben Bramlett, and J.S. Fielding, all of Madison County; and three great-great-grandchildren, Will, Clayton, and Matt Tolbert. She had one son-in-law, James Leon Buffington, who preceded her in death.
Bridges Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the funeral. Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be a graveside service Tuesday, November 8, at 4 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery in Athens, with Pastor Calvin Ward of the Danielsville United Methodist Church officiating.
Christopher A. Drake (11-3-11)
ATHENS - Christopher A. Drake, 30, died Thursday, November 3, 2011.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Roy Drake and Alma Massingale. He was a self-employed heating and air technician and was a Combat Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Amy Drake, Athens; daughters, Briana Lopez, Athens, and Mariena Drake, Rainbow City, Ala.; brothers, Roy Lee Drake Jr. and Joshua Drake, both of Athens, and Chad Drake, Ila; paternal grandfather, Luther Drake; and maternal grandmother, Annie Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Luther Fouche officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Roy Drake and Alma Massingale. He was a self-employed heating and air technician and was a Combat Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Amy Drake, Athens; daughters, Briana Lopez, Athens, and Mariena Drake, Rainbow City, Ala.; brothers, Roy Lee Drake Jr. and Joshua Drake, both of Athens, and Chad Drake, Ila; paternal grandfather, Luther Drake; and maternal grandmother, Annie Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Luther Fouche officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Leland Gunnells (11-2-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Leland H. Gunnells, Jr., 82 died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Leland Hodges and Nelle Wallace Gunnells, Sr. and was a farmer. Mr. Gunnells was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Stuckey Gunnells; and his second wife, Doris Brogdon Gunnells.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Ligon O’Kelley, Winterville; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Sharpelle Gunnells, Danielsville; and grandchildren, Khristopher Gunnells, Todd and Tony Moody.
Graveside service will be Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. from the Bold Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jordan Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family has requested to omit flowers. Donations may be made to the Bold Springs Fire Department.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Leland Hodges and Nelle Wallace Gunnells, Sr. and was a farmer. Mr. Gunnells was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Stuckey Gunnells; and his second wife, Doris Brogdon Gunnells.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Ligon O’Kelley, Winterville; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Sharpelle Gunnells, Danielsville; and grandchildren, Khristopher Gunnells, Todd and Tony Moody.
Graveside service will be Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. from the Bold Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jordan Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family has requested to omit flowers. Donations may be made to the Bold Springs Fire Department.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Moore (11-2-11)
ATHENS – James Talmadge Moore, 81, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Talmadge and Eleise Frances Carithers Hale. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Moore; and a brother, Edward Hale. He was a United States Army and United States Navy veteran.
Survivors include a son, David Moore, Thomaston; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Sonny Hale and Milton Hale, both of Colbert.
The body was cremated and memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Barry Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville, on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Talmadge and Eleise Frances Carithers Hale. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Moore; and a brother, Edward Hale. He was a United States Army and United States Navy veteran.
Survivors include a son, David Moore, Thomaston; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Sonny Hale and Milton Hale, both of Colbert.
The body was cremated and memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Rev. Barry Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home located at 42 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville, on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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