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‘Big Joe’ Lewis (5-14-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:42:53 -0500

JEFFERSON – Joe Lewis “Big Joe” Longstreet died Monday, May 14, 2012, following a brief illness.

Survivors include four sisters, Margret Parham, Gladys Glasper, Edna Jackson and Irene Jackson, all of Gainesville.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, at 12 o’clock, from the Maxey Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. R.E. Cooper officiating.

Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie M. Harris (5-15-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:43 -0500

JEFFERSON - The family of Bonnie Marion Harris, 90, is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 17, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Bonnie's son In-law, Marshall Gunn, officiated. Interment followed at the old Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thompson Mill Rd., Buford, GA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rescue Me Ministries, 4350 Pable Professional Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Bonnie was born February 7, 1922 in Suwanee, the son of the late Lowell and Bertha Waycaster Harris.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Jessie and Winton; and sisters, Dorothy Lewis and Hazel Garner.

Bonnie resided in Gwinnett County for over 45 years and moved to his current home in Jefferson in 2006. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery in World War II. As part of the 82nd Airborne Division, he deployed into Normandy in a glider.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ethleen Duncan Harris, Buford; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Marshall Gunn, Jacksonville, Fla., and Shelley and Jerry Prather, Lilburn; son and daughter-in-law, Lamar and Cathy Harris, Jefferson; granddaughters, Michelle Moore and Julie (Justin) Fuller; four great-grandsons; and a number of nephews and nieces, including Freda (Darrell) Henderson.

He was a self-taught, hardworking father and provider who loved his family very much. His sense of humor prevailed up to the very end. For years, he carried a poem in his pocket. He lived this poem every day, as long as he was able:

Help all the People you can
In all the Places you can
In all the Times you can
In all the Ways you can
By all the Means you can
For as Long as you can

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ann Galloway (5-15-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:44 -0500

HOMER - Mary Ann Carlan Galloway, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

She was born on January 10, 1937, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Asbury and Nina Ayers Carlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Galloway; a son, Henry Galloway; daughter-in-law, Janet Galloway; grandson, Freddie Lee Reems, Jr.; and great-grandson, Jessie Chapman. Mrs. Galloway was a retired employee of Mount Vernon Mills with 23 years of service and was a member of the Nails Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Freddie Reems, Homer; daughter, Joyce Turpin, Lula; son, Steve Allen Simmons, Lexington; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Mack Handley, Ila; brother, Horace Carlan, Commerce; grandchildren, Joseph Meacacke, Jr., Jennifer Meacacke, Peggy Leann Reems, Robert Chapman, and Steven Chapman; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Homer, with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and John Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the funeral home.

Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.

Jane Deloris Slay (5-14-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:37:38 -0500

ATHENS - Jane Deloris Slay, 72, died Monday, May 14, 2012.

A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Janie Strickland Nunnally. She retired as manager of the University of Georgia Bookstore after 30 years and was a member of East Athens Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, George Slay; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy J. (Mike) Murphy, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the St. Mary's Hospital staff of the fifth floor for their care and concern.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Hamby (5-12-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:45 -0500

WINTERVILLE - Ronald Otis Hamby, 65, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012.

A native of Athens, he was the son of Jewell Lindsay Hamby and the late Carlos Clifton (Cliff) Hamby, Sr. He graduated from Athens High School and was a Mason. Mr. Hamby was employed in the grocery industry for many years before starting his own bail bonding business, Classic City Bonding and Services. He was a member of the Georgia Professional Bondsman Association and the Professional Bail Agents of the US. He co-founded the Food Bank of NE Georgia with Ed Ralph. Mr. Hamby was a member of the Young Harris United Methodist Church.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Tracy Hamby, Winterville; stepson, Jeffery Miller, Winterville; daughters, Kim Ingram and husband, Jim, Watkinsville, and Holly Green and husband, Chris, Bogart; and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Revs. Troy Tatum and Ed Ralph officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, P.O. Box 48857, Athens, GA 30604.

Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Sargent (5-13-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:32:40 -0500

DANIELSVILLE – Mary Evelyn Hardigree Sargent, 71, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at her residence.

Born in Barrow County on August 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John Hardigree and the late Jurleean Dillard Cauldwell. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Sargent was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Wayne Sargent and stepfather, John Newman Cauldwell.

Survivors include her children, Vonnie (Danny) Baker, Colbert, Wayne (Robin) Coker, Homer, Reggie Coker, Bowman, and Wendell (Linda) Coker, Ila; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Anglin officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowers Memorial Gardens in Canon, Ga.

The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 16. The family is at the home.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Greg Autry (5-11-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:15:00 -0500

WINTERVILLE - Gregory Clark Autry, 45, died Friday, May 11, 2012.

A native of Athens, he was a son of Nancy McCurley Autry and the late Jimmy Charles Autry, Sr.

Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Gregory Christopher (Brandi) Autry; two brothers, Jimmy Charles (Vickie) Autry, Jr. and Jeffrey (Shelby) Autry; two grandchildren, Kayden and Gage Autry; two nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with the Rev. Joe Davis officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robby McCurley, Justin McCurley, Andrew Kesler, Scott Kesler, Rodney Shellnut and Joel Najour.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Greg’s memory to his family at 23 Thornton Drive, Winterville, GA 30683.

Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Posie Henderson (5-12-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:13:59 -0500

Posie Michael Henderson, 34, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

A native of Clarke County, he was the son of Jack Henderson. He worked at Publix. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his grandparent, Cosby L. Henderson.

Survivors in addition to his father include, brother, Cosby Henderson; sister, Jessica Henderson; grandparent, Irene Henderson Davis; nephew, Todd Henderson and niece, Anna Henderson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Bluestone Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Lee, Bruce Lee, Chris Willis, Talsey McCollough, Stanley Parr and Ashley Fields.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Brown Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite Mooney (5-13-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:58 -0500

WINDER – Marguerite Cox Mooney, 93, died Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Born in Taliaferro County, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. Cox Sr. and Mary Austin Cox. She was a member of Midway Christian Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Mooney was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Mooney; brothers, Lamar, Paul (Red), Fred, Reese and Ralph Cox; sisters, Irene Morris, Montine, Inez, Myrtie and Hazel Cox; great-granddaughter, Vonda Carter and son-in-law, Joe Carter.

Survivors include daughter, Reba Carter, Winder; grandchildren, Tommy (Barbara) Carter; sister-in-law, Alice Cox, Benson, N.C., nine nieces, two nephews and several cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, at Smith Memory Chapel with C.B. Skelton and Pat Cox Penny officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday, May 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty R. Fortson (5-13-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:09:41 -0500

DANIELSVILLE – Betty Ruth Wallace Fortson, 79, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer.

Born in Fulton County on April 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Cooper and Ester Lee Milligan Wallace. She was a seamstress with Ila Sportswear and attended the New Hope Worship Center in Danielsville. Mrs. Fortson was preceded in death by her husband, John Lace Fortson.

Survivors include her children, Mike Fortson, Danielsville, Bobby Fortson, Commerce, Cheryl Brock, Lula and Linda Patrick, Danielsville; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, James Marvin Wallace, Sugar Hill.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence and Glenn Guest officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 14. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The family is at the home.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Bridges (5-13-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:07:11 -0500

DANIELSVILLE – Marvin David Bridges, 89, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Born in Madison County on September 15, 1922, he was the son of the late Nim H. and Kate Meadow Bridges. He was a retired shop foreman with Oliver Rubber Company and was also retired from Madison County Hardware. He was a member of the John H. Jones Masonic Lodge, a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Bailey; brothers, Garland, Charlie and Donald Bridges; and sister, Grace Spearman.

Survivors include his wife, Ouida Dean Bridges, Danielsville; children, Connie Bridges-Morris, Athens, David (Judy) Bridges, Bowman, Doug (Kay) Bridges, Commerce; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and brother, Calvin Bridges, Comer.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, at the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Danielsville with Tom Elliot and Rev. Steven Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, and the body will be placed in the church at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The family is at the home of Doug Bridges, 2555 Neese-Commerce Road, Commerce, GA 30530.

Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

William Hutchins (5-12-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:14:38 -0500

WINDER – William Jackson Hutchins, 63, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Born in Buford, he was the son of Dorsey and Louise Thrash Hutchins of Winder. Mr. Hutchins graduated from Winder-Barrow High School, the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s of science degree in animal husbandry. He received the American Farmers degree from the FFA, was on the University of Georgia livestock judging team and was the national Pork Producer of the Year during the ‘80s. He also served in every local office with the Georgia Farm Bureau and was currently the 4th District Director, a position he held for the past six years. He helped organize and was very active with the Barrow County Cattleman’s Association. He had also served on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners and was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. He was a father figure to his nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Survivors include nephews and nieces-in-law, Joey and Lee Hutchins and Jason and Sara Hutchins; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jackson, Will, Emily and Blake Hutchins; brothers and sister-in-law, Dorsey Hutchins, Jr., and Joe and Cindy Hutchins, all of Winder.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 14, at Midway United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Moore and Robert Hoffmann officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 719, Auburn, GA 30011.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Detrick (5-11-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:12:54 -0500

WINDER – Dorothy Marion Detrick, 95, died Friday, May 11, 2012.

Born in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late James and Kathryn Stumm Wilson. Mrs. Detrick was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Detrick.

Survivors include sons, Kitchel Ludy of California, Md., and Virgil Ludy, Jr., of Boynton Beach, Fla.; daughters, Dora Jean Tudor of Otto, N.C., and Kathryn Herrin, Winder; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Leita Nix

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:11:04 -0500

Leita Virginia Nix, daughter of William and Alma Nix, passed away.

She is survived by Lydia Allen, Gainesville, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Monday, May 14. The Rev. Henry Webb will officate the service and she will be laid to rest at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

Estelle Whitfield (5-13-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:56 -0500

CHICOPEE – Estelle Pritchett Whitfield, 92, died, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her residence.

Born in Banks County, she had lived in Hall County for most of her life, and was the daughter of the late Will F. and Callie Nunn Pritchett. She retired after 40 years of service from the J.C. Penney Company and was an active member of Chicopee Baptist Church for 59 years. She taught Sunday School and youth programs for many years. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jessie Wilton Whitfield; son Eddie Ira Whitfield; brothers, Elzie, J.D., Pierce, Charlie and Bernice; and sisters, Vertie Webb, Oulia Sheridan, Wilma Sisk and Minnie Hooper.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Whitfield and granddaughter, Elizabeth, of Evergreen, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Lori Orr Whitfield and grandchildren, Megan and Craig, of Flowery Branch; sister, Rosa Lee Parker, Oakwood; and a number of nieces, nephews, in-laws and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Phil Parks, Phil Carpenter and Darin Vogt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mtn., GA 30502, or to Chicopee Baptist Church, #13 First Street, Chicopee, Gainesville, GA 30504.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Wilbanks (5-10-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:55:27 -0500

JEFFERSON - Allen Eugene Wilbanks, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late B.H. and Dessie Turk Wilbanks. He was retired from construction and was a member of the Brockton Road Baptist Church. Mr. Wilbanks sister-in-law, Iris Carter, preceded him in death.

Survivors include sisters, "Dottie" Addie Dills and Joyce Fowler, both of Jefferson, Sue Dalton, Bowman; brothers, Benny Wilbanks, Wayne Wilbanks, Jarrell Wilbanks, all of Jefferson, and Jimmy Wilbanks, Monroe.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the graveside in the Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. The visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the funeral home, prior to the graveside service.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Lona Mae Sanders (5-9-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:27:35 -0500

STATHAM – Lona Mae Pursley Sanders, 92, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late G.J. and Essie Allen Stinchcomb. She was retired from Statham Garment and was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by husbands, Emory O. Pursley and Robert L. Sanders; a son, Daniel D. Pursley; and siblings, Joe Allen Stinchcomb, Robert Stinchcomb, A.J. (Junebug) Stinchcomb, Runell Pursley and Helen Collins.

Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Lou Epps and Winfred Wilson, and Faye Sanders, all of Statham; daughter-in-law, Savilla Sanders, Statham; son-in-law, Chandler Aaron, Statham; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene Stinchcomb, Tommy Stinchcomb and Randolph Stinchcomb, all of Winder, and W.L. (Bill) Stinchcomb, Watkinsville; and a sister, Martha Bell Garrett, Gradis.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bob Bray officiating. Burial will be in Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery in Statham. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Rogers Tyner (5-5-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:36:22 -0500

COLBERT - Louise Rogers Tyner, 80, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Rainbow Retirement Center.

She was the daughter of the late Ira Jackson and Jewell Dean Rogers and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Samuel Mack Tyner in October 2011. Mrs. Tyner was retired from Jackson EMC.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel Mack Jr. and Gale Tyner, Crawford, and Richard Jackson and Revonda Tyner, Royston; sisters, Marion (Jack Darrell) Fortson and Kathline Burton; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, on Saturday, May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Retirement Center, 109 Meyers Farm Rd., Arnoldsville, GA.

Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Peters (5-8-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:32:25 -0500

COMMERCE - Shirley Elizabeth Greene Peters, 71, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Walton County, the daughter of the late Thomas Alton and Maggie Lee Howard Greene. She was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and a retired school teacher. Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by two brothers, Al and James Greene.

Survivors include her husband, Carlton Harry Peters, Commerce; a son, Luke Peters, Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, Lee Greene, Winder, Richard Greene, Braselton, and John Greene, Monroe; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 11, at 3 p.m. at Rogers Baptist Church with the Rev. John Webber officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Cemetery, Monroe. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday night, May 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Hammett (5-3-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:35:40 -0500

COMMERCE - Betty Gilliam Hammett, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012, in Commerce.

She was born January 26, 1929, in Wheelwright, Ky. and lived most of her life in the Southwest Virginia area. She was a graduate of J.I. Burton High School in Norton, Va. and Union College in Barbourville, Ky. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Mrs. Hammett was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Sturgill; brothers Jack and Jim Sturgill; her first husband, William Alvarow Gilliam; and her second husband, Glenn Hammett.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Burton and husband Tom, of Jefferson; sons, William (Bill) Gilliam, Big Stone Gap, Va. and Robert (Bob) Gilliam and wife Robyn, Big Stone Gap, Va.; one sister, Annette Aikman, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, Destiny Baker, Robin Collins, Heather Gilliam, Robbie Gilliam, J.T. Burton and John Burton; and great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Jack and Lucy.

Graveside services were conducted at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens on Monday, May 7. Pallbearers were J.T. Burton, John Burton, Robbie Gilliam, Jessee Baker, Jarred Collins and Darrell Wells.

Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va. was honored to serve the Betty Gilliam Hammett Family.

Andrea Bishop (5-6-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:14:05 -0500

Andrea Dale Lyon Bishop passed away on Sunday, May 6th at 12:05 in the year of our Lord 2012 to go live with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Rabun County and reared in Banks County, Homer, Ga., the daughter of the late Emmett Lyon and Gladys Arrendale Lyon.

During her high school career she participated in the FHA, 4-H Club, was a cheerleader and a star basketball player for four years. As a senior in 1960 she won the Miss Jackson EMC (Jackson Electric Membership Corp) which included several counties. She graduated high school in 1961 and went on to attend the University of Georgia majoring in home economics. She was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She met her husband, Kenneth W. Bishop there and after two years they were married. They lived in Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga. before moving to Cartersville in 1967.

Shortly after moving to Cartersville she and her husband and family joined the Sam Jones United Methodist Church, where she was a faithful member for years.

Survivors include her husband; two children, son, Kenneth R. Bishop,, Cartersville, and daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Bishop McGuire and Sean McGuire,, Acworth; two sisters, Melissa Mabry, Homer, and Lee Lyon, High Point, N.C.; two nephews, Robert Mabry and his wife Kim, Homer, and Buck Jordan, of Statesboro; and a special dear extended family member, Ms. Diane Eason, Cartersville; grandchildren, Tracey Dee and Mickey McGuire, Acworth, Victoria Bishop Holmes and husband Matt Holmes, Savannah, Joshua Ray Bishop, Athens, Jamie Lee Bishop, Athens, and Carter Bishop, Cartersville; extended grandchild, Donovan Tate; and two great-grandchildren, Ava Gray Holmes and Scarlett Jane Holmes, both of Savannah.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. from the Sam Jones United Methodist Church with Bill Burch and the Rev. Nina Jones officiating. Entombment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Ray Bishop, Carter Bishop, Parker Rutledge, Dennis Ballard, Tyler Gilreath, Kenny McCaskill, Buck Jordan and Robert Mabry.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sam Jones United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society.

Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy Maughon (5-8-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:04:56 -0500

WINDER – Nancy Saunders Maughon, 90, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James Wiley and Juliet Bracewell Saunders. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Mrs. Maughon was preceded in death by her husband, Howell Samuel (Jake) Maughon; four brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include a son, Kerry (Cherry) Maughon, Winder; daughters, Pat (Donald) McKay Jr., Columbus, and Kay (Randall) Wages, Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Josephine Moon, Winder, and Caroline Wallace, Seagrove Beach, Fla.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tim Aaron officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morningside Baptist Church, 580 Miles Patrick Rd., Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Ambus Perry (5-7-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:50:51 -0500

ROYSTON - Ambus R. Perry, 95, died Monday May 7, 2012.

A native of Royston, he was the son of the late Luke and Mellie McElreath Perry. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Allane A. Perry; and brothers, and sisters. He was a retired mechanic with Wade Ford of Atlanta and was a World War II Army Veteran.

Survivors include sisters, Martha Black and Grace Robertson; brothers, Lamar, Robert, and L.G. Perry; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Wednesday May 9, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lee Adams officiating.

Brown Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.

Nell Waller (5-8-12)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:49:33 -0500

JEFFERSON - Nell M. Waller, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Covington, following a period of declining health.

She was born in Molena, Ga., the daughter of the late Lendon Gwyn and Willie McSwain McCard. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, where she was very active in the Samaritans Sunday School Class and was a homemaker. Mrs. Waller was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters; and her husband, Charles Elmo Waller.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Gail Waller, Covington, and Tim and LuAnne Waller, Sandy Springs; a sister, Sara McCard Johnston, Dallas; two grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Michael Helms and Daryl McCard officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to First Baptist Church of Jefferson's Building Fund or The Food Bank of First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, Ga. 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.