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Walter Pruitt

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:31:20 -0400

Walter Fred Pruitt, 74, of Winder, died Monday, June 30, 2008.

Born in Greenville County, S.C., he was the son of the late Elmer and Inez Dawson Pruitt. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by a daughter, Fredda Ann Pruitt; brother, Robert Lewis Pruitt; and a sister, Mary Ann Patterson.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Stevenson Pruitt, Winder; a son, William Pruitt, Winder; daughter, Marie Victoria Pruitt Palmer, Daytona Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Bradley Dean Pruitt, William Matthew Palmer and William Walter Pruitt Jr.; brother, Benjamin Dean Thomas, Anderson, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tolbert Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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

Carolyn Lee

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:30:30 -0400

Carolyn (Tod) Lee, 58, of Braselton, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Revs. Joey Yeary and Keith Truelove officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park South Cemetery.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.

Debra Ann Oliver

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:29:19 -0400

Debra Ann Oliver, 50, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

She was born in Roanoke County, Va., was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was employed as a manager with Kroger.

Survivors include her husband, John T. Oliver; sons, Christopher Jennings Clark and Edward Lawson Clark.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial was in the Gillsville Cemetery.

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

James Brooks

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:43:22 -0400

James Stewart Brooks Sr., 55, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.

He was born in Franklin County, the son of James K. Brooks and stepmother, Mary Brooks, of Commerce.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Barbara Ann Stowe Brooks, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, James Stewart Jr. and Carolyn Brooks, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Adrian and Brett Johns, Athens; brothers, Stanley Brooks and Curtis Brooks, both of Royston; and granddaughter, Katie Brooks, Commerce.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. The body will be cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 2, at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence, 1036 Smallwood Dr. in Commerce.

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

‘Bill’ Bryan

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:40:47 -0400

William Thomas “Bill” Bryan III, 77, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

He was born on September 19, 1930, in Clarke County, the son of the late William Thomas Bryan II and Frances Woodward Bryan and was retired from Texaco Oil Company, where he worked in accounting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a member of the Baraca Sunday School Class, and past president of the Senior Adult Group, and recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award from the Lions Club International. He was past president and Tail Twister of the Jefferson Lions Club, Zone and Region Chairman of Lion Clubs International, and a little league baseball coach for 25 years. He was preceded in death by sons, Michael and Chip Bryan. Mr. Bryan was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Adams Bryan, Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Jarrett “Jay” and Roxann Bryan, Westminister, S.C., William Thomas “Bo” Bryan IV and Tara Bryan, Acworth, Robert and Ellen Edwards, Fayetteville, Richard and Carol Edwards, McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Brent McNair, Jonesboro, Rebecca and Sandy Gibbs, Winder; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 1 p.m., in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Cary Hilliard and the Rev. Richard Dickson officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 4, at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class and Jefferson Lions Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please made memorials to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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

Christopher Wylie

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:25:37 -0400

Christopher Brian Wylie, 32, of Homer, died Friday, June 27, 2008, following injuries sustained in an accident while driving his pick-up truck.

He was born in Gwinnett County on November 27, 1975, the son of Lynn Wylie. He was preceded in death by his dad, Gary Wylie; and grandfather, Ben Wylie.

He will be remembered as a devoted and loving son, father, husband and friend, loved ones stated. He was currently working as “Head Electrician” by Country Boy Satellites of Homer, was a Nascar racing and automobile fanatic, and enjoyed fishing and camping trips and evening gatherings with family and friends. He was well known for his Texas Pete Chicken Wings and other cooking creations.

Survivors in addition to his mother, include a daughter, Rebecca Wylie; former wife, Susan Wylie, Homer; father, Kenneth Larry, Sugar Hill; paternal grandmother, Louise Jones, Sugar Hill; maternal grandmother, Willie Bratcher, Lawrenceville; one half-brother; two stepbrothers; one stepsister; three uncles; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 3 p.m., at Damascus Baptist Church in Homer with the Rev. Gene Todd officiating.

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

Tyandria Gillespie

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:24:51 -0400

Tyandria R. Gillespie, 19, of Commerce, died Sunday, June 29, 2008.

She was the daughter of Tonjia and Corey Gillespie.

Survivors in addition to her parents, include siblings, Corvin and Terin Gillespie, Jaden and Taylor Craig; grandparents; aunts, uncles; cousins; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 2 p.m., at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

‘Kay’ Melvin

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:43:04 -0400

Pamela “Kay” Melvin, 59, of Bogart, died Monday, June 30, 2008.

Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Frances Thornton of Statham and the late Clyde Thornton. She was a member of Athens Beech Haven Baptist Church, a member of Brenda Newtons Dance Team, member of Winder Woman’s Club, The Young at Heart Sunday School Class and CBS Bible Study in Athens. She was a 1967 graduate of Winder Barrow High School, received an associate in nursing from West Georgia, and was employed by Piedmont Hospital in recovery and OR over 20 years.

Survivors include her husband, Hoyt Melvin, Bogart; sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth Melvin, Watkinsville, Michael Melvin, Senoia; grandchildren, Molly and Henry Melvin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton and Frieda Thornton, Athens, Phil and Jennifer Thornton, Brevard, N.C., Dr. Robert Thornton, Atlanta.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Dr. Stewart Sims officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be cremated.

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association, Lou Gehrig Disease, 27001 Agoura Rd., Ste. 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.

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

Melzie Aaron

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:20 -0400

Melzie S. Aaron, 71, of Jefferson, died Monday, June 30, 2008.

Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Earnest “Pete” and Floella Gee Self. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Aaron was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Boone; second husband, Skeets Aaron; and a son, Bobby Veal.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Harold Beck, Pendergrass, Debbie and Larry Wilson and Lynn and Jimmy McCollugh, all of Jefferson, Dianna and Wayne Painter, Dahlonega, Patsy Ferguson, Braselton, and Skeeter Byrd, Monroe; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Cindy Boone, Jefferson, Wayne and Flora Aaron, Winterville, and Danny and Vickie Boone, Commerce; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Robin Self and Ruth Self, Winder; special friend, Joyce and Randy Jones, Jefferson; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bo Robinson and Robin Self officiating. Burial will be in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

James Roberts

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:01:42 -0400

James Pinkney Roberts, 91, of Hoschton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Guy and Lillie Pirkle Roberts. He was a field representative with the Agricultural Soil Conservation Service, was a member of the Rockwell Lodge #191 for over 50 years, and the Hoschton United Methodist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Lee Reid Roberts.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Luella Ledford, Jasper, Kenneth and Karen Ledford, Toccoa, and Joe and Sherry Ledford, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, LaJuana and Gary Duck, Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and spouses, Linda and David Sloyer, Gainesville, Annie and Ronald Dickson, Monroe, La.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Louis Ortiz officiating. Burial was in the Hoschton City Cemetery. Members of the Rockwell Lodge were pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Ledford Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jasper United Methodist Church, 85 W. Church St., Jasper, Ga. 30143.

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

Adelle Ferguson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:58 -0400

Adelle Hammond Ferguson, 88, of Winder, died Sunday, June 29, 2008.

Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Franklin and Florence Wall Hammond. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Carl Ferguson; and a granddaughter, Abby Ledbetter.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rhondal H. and Debbie Ferguson, Winder, Philip and Ann Ferguson, Statham; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Charles Walden, Winder, Kathie and Tommy Ledbetter, Winder; sister, Lanelle Mitchell, Bold Springs; sister-in-law, Frances Hammond, Statham; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Shuford Jones officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 25, Statham, Ga. 30666, or Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 403 Cedar Creek Rd., Winder, Ga. 30680.

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

Idolene Margaret Rankine

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:59:52 -0400

Idolene Margaret Rankine, 64, of Maysville, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, following an extended illness.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Rankine Sr., Maysville; son, Robert Rankine Jr., Maysville; brothers, David Stevson, Tustin Ranch, Calif., and Harold Stevson, Greenville, N.C.; sisters, Pamela Barbato, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Jacqueline Tauriello, McKees Rock, Pa.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Gregory Huggins Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 1, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. and Wednesday, July 2, from noon until the funeral hour.

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

Terry Roberts

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:58:55 -0400

Terry Lynn Roberts, 57, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Born on September 5, 1950, in Lucas County, Iowa, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Twila Neal Roberts. He was employed with MCI as a fiber optics installer. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by brothers, Gary, Larry, Jimmie and Donald Roberts; and sisters, Joyce Pfrimmer and Patricia “Patty” West.

Survivors include sons, John Roberts and Larry Roberts, both of Iowa; daughter, Nikki Roberts, Rock Falls, Ill.; a brother, Jerry Roberts, Bettendorf, Iowa; sisters, Sherri Cupit, Jefferson, Linda Isom, Killeen, Texas, Barbara Cain, Republic, Mo., Beverly Thompson, Wedowee, Ala.; and three grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Abby Hospice, 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Ga. 30025.

Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Wilson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:57:20 -0400

Betty Ruth Wilson, 77, of Commerce, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Peachtree Village.

She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Dillard and Agnes Ray Wilson and was retired from First Commerce Bank.

Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Judy Wilson, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Annie Bob and Gene McDuffie, Commerce; nieces and nephews, Tim and Tammy Wilson, Todd Wilson, Tommy and Stacey Wilson, Greg McDuffie and Agnes McDuffie.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, at 3 p.m., at Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Henry Webb and Bill Ford officiating. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

Shirley Thompson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:56:01 -0400

Shirley Chastain Thompson, 68, of Gainesville, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness.

She was born in Thomas County, the daughter of the late William Alton and Dorothy Benton Chastain. She was a retired registered nurse and was Roman Catholic. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Harris Thompson.

Survivors include a son, Frank Markwith; and grandsons, William Markwith and David Markwith, all of Gainesville.

Memorial services were held Friday, June 27, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Sammy Harben officiating.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Lou Aaron

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:54:55 -0400

Betty Lou Aaron, 56, of Commerce, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Elberta Hooten Denton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Missie Teet.

Survivors include her husband, Clarence Aaron; daughters, Robbie Sims and Becky Austin, both of Toccoa, Jessica Wilder, Commerce; sons, Terry Lankford, Craig Lankford and Shawn Lankford, all of Commerce, James Smith, Habersham County, Ronnie Smith, Ila, Raymond Smith, Talmo; brothers, David Moats, Jonesboro, Donald Denton, Elberton, Tony Denton, Athens; sisters, Linda Casper, Colbert, Janie Bowles, Commerce; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.

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

Dr. Joseph Minish

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:53:38 -0400

Dr. Joseph Albert Minish, 84, of Commerce, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his residence.

Born in Madison County on Christmas day, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Hix Minish. He practiced dentistry in Commerce for 32 years and served as mayor of Commerce for over a decade. Following retirement from his dental practice, he established and managed Jackson County Realty for nearly 30 years. A pillar in the Commerce community, Dr. Minish was a Mason, a Shriner, and served on the Regions Bank Board of Directors. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and in the Georgia State Senate.

He was a lifetime member of Erastus Christian Church in Madison County, serving as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, and board member. He received a 16 year perfect attendance pin the last Sunday he attended church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Nelson Minish; daughters and sons-in-law, Sadie and Roger Beauchamp, Elizabeth and Greg Cunningham and Lee and Billy Myers; grandchildren, Joel and Stacey Beauchamp; and a sister, Hazel Benton.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 29, at Erastus Christian Church in Madison County with the Revs. Billy Glosson and Carl Beckman officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Erastus Christian Church Building Fund, 2050 Neese-Commerce Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530.

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

‘Tom’ Owensby

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:50:51 -0400

James Thomas “Tom” Owensby Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce.

Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Lane Owensby, Bobby and Anne Owensby, all of Nicholson, Billy and Deborah Owensby, Colbert; brother, Bernice Owensby, Commerce; sister, Kate Lacey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and David Harbin officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.

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

Blanche Williams

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:44 -0400

Eunice Blanche Williams, 87, of Alpharetta, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Cumming Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glenn Williams; and a daughter, Marilyn Gail Ingram.

Survivors include her son-in-law, Hubert Ingram, Alpharetta; grandchildren, Ray, Michael and Melissa Ingram, Glenn Price; great-grandchild, Marilyn Grace Ingram; daughter, Sylvia Price, Lawrenceville; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Helen Yarbrough, Monroe; sisters, Agnes Barfield, Smyrna, Jean Sullens, Toccoa, and Ruth Davis, Griffin.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 28, at Floral Hills Cemetery in Tucker.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Crouse

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:28:58 -0400

Sharon Rae Crouse, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, June 27, 2008.

Survivors include her husband, Larry E. Crouse; children, Patrick James Crouse, Michael L. Crouse, Melissa M. Darnel, Matthew C. Crouse; and six grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Winfrey’s Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Mae Kidd

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:27:46 -0400

Annie Mae Kidd, 87, of Gainesville, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, following an extended illness.

She was born on April 1, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Marion and Florence Savage Porter. She was retired from New Holland Mill (Pacolet Manufacturing), and was Baptist. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her husband, John Kidd.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, John and Barbara Kidd and Oden and Marie Kidd, all of Gainesville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bernice Porter, Suches; sister, Mildred Cochran, Covington; special caregivers from United Hospice, Nicki, Robin and Jennifer.

Graveside services were held Monday, June 30, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. John Reeser officiating.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Billie Welty

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:26:32 -0400

Billie Welty, 42, of Jefferson, died Sunday, June 22, 2008.

She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her, loved ones stated.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Welty, Commerce; a son, Nicholas Welty, Athens; and daughter, Tanya Christian, Commerce.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m., at the Antioch United Methodist Church in Nicholson. All friends and family are welcome.

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

David Bridges

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:06:29 -0400

David Bridges, 37, of Royston, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, S.C.

He was born September 1, 1970, in Franklin County, the son of Frank Bridges of Moultrie and Jane and Reese Higgins of Royston. He was a roofer in the construction industry and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Jeff Bridges, Moultrie, Steve Bridges, Vanna, Mike Bridges, Carnesville, and Jimmy Bridges, Valdosta; and sisters, Julie Hill, Vanna, and Tonya Wilson, Sylvester.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dan Bailey and Ben Walker officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to defray funeral expenses.

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

Hazel Bridges

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:23:48 -0400

Hazel Bridges, 82, of Commerce, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Embracing Hospice in Snellville.

She was born in Madison County on June 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Paul and Ora Vesta Wilson Davis. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce and had a passion for antiques and gardening. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Bridges.

Survivors include a son, Dennis Bridges, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Judy Bridges; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Ricky Thomas, Snellville; grandson and spouse, Adam and Darcie Thomas, Suwanee; granddaughters, Ashley and Johnathan Golliher, Norcross, and Jill and Scott Matthews, Cumming; three great-grandchildren, Isabella and Garrett Matthews, Cumming, and Gracie Diane Thomas, Suwanee.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Clyde Gentry

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:22:10 -0400

Clyde Lonnie Gentry, 91, of Comer, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his residence.

Born in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Henry Grady and Marcie Foster Gentry and the step-son of the late Beulah Hendrix Gentry. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, was a farmer and electrician with IBEW Local Union 613. Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Parham Gentry; brothers, Roy and Bill Gentry; and a grandson, Keith Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Dean Gentry; a son, Malcom Gentry, Comer; daughter, Betty Jean Pitts, Hartwell; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Sarna and Glenn Guest officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Joseph Williams

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:49:40 -0400

Joseph David Williams Jr., 65, of Winder, died Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Joseph David Williams Sr. and Julia Doster Williams. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church, former member of Winder Kiwanis Club, and was a retired Lt. Colonel in the Air National Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Georgina Williams; a daughter, Amy Melissa Williams; step-daughter, Lorena; and a grandchild, Brooklynn Duncan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Nellie Greene

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:57:34 -0400

Nellie Ruth Greene, 78, of Hull, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Monroe and Mattie Queen Casey. She was a homemaker and had been a lifetime resident of Madison County. Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hubert Greene; and children, Joyce Nalley, Charles Greene, Deborah Greene and David Greene.

Survivors include daughters, Jonell Bryant, Ginger Cullison and Eva Cowart, all of Hull, and Peggy Weaver, Danielsville; sons, Henry Greene, Mississippi, Ed Greene, Madison County, and Bobby Greene, Hull; and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with Sister Janice Loggins officiating. She was cremated following the services.

Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.

Tommy O’Kelley

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:56:15 -0400

Tommy O’Kelley, 59, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, following complications from a form of stroke known as “Locked-In” syndrome.

Born in Caburrus County, N.C., on February 5, 1949, he was the son of Susie Mann O’Kelley of Clarkesville and the late Ralph T. O’Kelley. He attended Clarkesville Church of God. Mr. O’Kelley was preceded in death by uncles, Huell B. O’Kelley and James Pearson; uncle and aunt, Ray and Betty O’Kelley; and cousins, Jim Mann and Patsy Farmer.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on automobiles, being outdoors, and spending time with his beloved dog, Sparky, loved ones stated.

Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Ricky Pruitt, Clarkesville; niece, Ashley N. Pruitt, Clarkesville; aunts, Mary Pearson, Conyers, Agnes O’Kelley, Valdosta, and Barbara O’Kelley, Danielsville; numerous cousins; special friends, Ricky and Sonya Franks, Hiawassee; and a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Cashion and the Rev. Furman Lewis officiating. Entombment was in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.

Lucius Moon

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:55:35 -0400

Lucius Eugene Moon, 74, of Comer, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

He was born in Elbert County, the son of the late Rannie Roy and Fannie Lee Medlock Moon and was Baptist. He was preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Harry Moon; and sisters, Frances Moon, Peggy Roberts, Aurice Baugh and Doris Martin. Mr. Moon was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include daughters, Sara Autry, Mary Autry, Bobbie Goss and Emma Bowers, all of Danielsville; sons, Leon Moon, Augusta, and Wayne Moon, Royston; brothers, Donald Moon, Carlton, and Clayton Moon, Byron; sister, Glenda Seigler, Comer; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Julia Ann Pattison

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:54:43 -0400

Julia Ann Spooner Pattison, 51, of Rantz, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Rantz.

Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Spooner and Joanne Spooner.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Mike Mclane, Rantz; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jussica Arthur, Colbert, James and Kristi Kennedy, Colbert; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Stephen Wooten, Carlton; brother and sister-in-law, James and Cathy Spooner, Monroe; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral home with the Revs. Bill Lloyd and Calvin Ward officiating. Burial was at Asbury Cemetery in Clayton.

Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements.

Benjamin Holloway

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:53:59 -0400

Benjamin Carson Holloway, 86, of Comer, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his residence.

He was born on September 21, 1921, the son of the late Ben and Florence Smith Holloway. He was a mechanic and farmer and was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Mr. Holloway was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Susie Mae Bridges Holloway, Comer; a son, David Holloway, Comer; daughters, Patsy Bruce and Diane Aycock, both of Comer; brother, Charlie Holloway, Danielsville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at the Bluestone Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Deborah Escoe

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:53:12 -0400

Deborah Haley Escoe, 58, of Athens, died Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital.

She was born in Franklin County on November 14, 1949, the daughter of Catherine James Haley of Royston and the late Robert Lee Haley. She was a manager in the dry cleaning business and was Holiness. Mrs. Escoe was preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Haley; and sisters, Paulette Thornton and Frances Cowart.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Jayson Escoe, Hull, and Wesley Escoe, Athens; a daughter, Paige Cleveland, Tampa, Fla.; brothers, Ronnie Haley, Royston, and James Haley, Gainesville; sisters, Karren Haley, Athens, and Elaine Thornton, Elberton; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery.

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

Susan Chastain

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:40:43 -0400

Susan Angela Chastain, 43, of Colbert, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her residence in Madison County.

She was the daughter of the late Roy Allen and Shirley Stone Chasteen.

Survivors include sons, Alex and Justin Andrews, both of Commerce, and Westley Epps, Athens.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, at Ross Chapel Baptist Church in Oconee County. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

‘Pop Bates’

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:20:19 -0400

Wilbur “Pop Bates” Bates, 91, of Lula, died Monday, June 16, 2008.

Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth “Bell” Bates and was Baptist. He was a poultry farmer in his early years and later retired from Gainesville Mill. He loved to spend free time with his family, going fishing, and working in his garden, loved ones stated. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, J.B., Cliff and Benny Bates; sisters, Mary Lois Hart and Ethel Poole; a son, Michael Bates; and great-grandson, James Carlton Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Viola Baugh Bates, Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Otis Grindle and Betty Ann and Junior Campbell, all of Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Carlton Bates and Ellen Bates, Billy and Romona Bates, all of Lula; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, at Whitehall Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Baugh officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Miller

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:17:39 -0400

Evelyn Brown Miller, 91, of Gainesville, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at her residence.

Born on December 11, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Louise Marchbanks Brown. She worked for a time at New Holland Cotton Mill and spent the remainder of her life as a homemaker and wonderful mother. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her baby, Mary Ann Miller; and several brothers.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jack Miller, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and David Pierce and Genell and Roger Armour, all of Gainesville, Belinda and Dave Cash, St. George Island, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon and Carly Pierce, Brenton and Amy Pierce, Kasey and Chad Bolton, Christie and Hastin Slaton; great-grandchildren, Erica and Corder Pierce, Morgan and Hannah Pierce, Noah, Jonah and Luke Thomas Bolton; and a brother, Howard Brown, Commerce.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Wilburn Peeples and Cleve Scovill officiating. Burial will be in Springway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, June 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

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

Mitchell Gailey

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:47:10 -0400

Mitchell Wiley Gailey, 67, of Alto, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Habersham County on September 19, 1940, the son of the late Everett and Elnora Gailey. He was a member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church and was retired from the DOT engineering department with 34 years of service. He also served on the Baldwin City Council for 10 years. Mr. Gailey was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gailey.
He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed gardening and fellowshipping with friends at The Steak House in Baldwin, loved ones stated.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Edith Gailey, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris Gailey, Lubbock, Texas, Dean and Beverly Smith, Alto, Mike and Kathy Reed, Hartselle, Ala.; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Joe Irvin and Kim and Reggie Hulsey, all of Mt. Airy, Tammy and Andy Poole, Gillsville; sister-in-law, Ruby Youngblood Gailey, Cleveland; uncles and spouses, Horace and Pat Bennett and “C.D.” and Bert Bennett, all of Alto; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; aunt, Lillian Pritchett, Alto; and special cousins, Ronnie and Ann Pritchett, Alto.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley and Billy Harris officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Walter Singletary officiating.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.

‘Peewee’ Rucker

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:46:02 -0400

Announcing the death of Beverly A. Whelchel “Peewee” Rucker, 49.

She was born on April 13, 1959, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. M.L. (Mamie) Whelchel. Mrs. Rucker was preceded in death by two sisters.

Survivors include sons, Cameron Rucker, Union City, and Cedric Rucker, Marietta; the father of her sons, Walter J. Rucker; brothers, John McArthur Whelchel, Baltimore, Md., Willie M.L. Whelchel Jr., Marvin “Bud” Whelchel, Marcus Whelchel, Eric Watson, all of Gainesville, and Terrance Watson, Athens; sisters, Deborah Whelchel, Dorothy Whelchel, both of Gainesville, the Rev. Montine Smith, Austell, Lynn Watson, Knoxville, Tenn., and Trudy Gaither, Oakwood; four grandchildren; six aunts; one uncle; six sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, loved ones and acquaintances.

A homecoming celebration was held Saturday, June 21, at St. John Baptist Church, 741 E.E. Butler Pkwy., Gainesville, with the Rev. Stephen Samuel officiating and the Rev. Eugene Green presenting the Eulogy.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Paul James

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:44:51 -0400

Paul James, of Clarkesville, died peacefully at Gateway Health in Cleveland, surrounded by family and loved ones.

He was a native of Clarkesville and was retired from Habersham Mill, where he worked in the carding department. Mr. James was preceded in death by brothers, Jesse Harold James, Fred James, Bill James, Edwin James and John James. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 53 loving years, Martha Nell Chambers James, Clarkesville; a son, Charles Newton James, Clarkesville; sisters, Grace Grogan, Braselton, and Pat Patterson, Gillsville; niece, Helen Seabolt, Clarkesville; and many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Charles Morrison and Marvin Beasley officiating Burial was at Alley’s Chapel.

Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Dallin Kelley

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:43:39 -0400

Dallin Kelley, 2, of Winder, died Saturday, June 21, 2008.

He was born in Fredericksburg, Va., the son of James and Andrea Lyall Kelley of Winder.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Dean and Lynda Kelley, Winder, Richard and Kathy Lyall, Fredricksburg, Va.; great-grandparents, Joy Stokes, Dover, Del., Arlen and Pat Fausett, West Jordan, Utah; aunts and uncles, Christopher Kelley, Joseph and Heather Westerman, Sarina Lyall; cousins, Jordan and Lucas Westerman.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Winder Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints with Bishop Gary Harris officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dallin Kelley Fund at any Wachovia Bank.

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

Jack Herr

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:42:26 -0400

Jack Lee Herr, 69, of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, following a sudden illness.

He was born in Sheldon, Iroquois County, Ill., the son of the late Maurice and Hazel Long Herr and was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center. He moved to North Georgia in 1984 and was employed in the commercial steel business. Mr. Herr was preceded in death by sisters, Bobbie Sparhawk and Diana Asoero; and a brother, Maurice Herr Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Valerie Henry Herr, Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie Ann and Dave Rindahl, Oakwood, Lisa Marie and Rik Woodward, Ogdensburg, N.Y., and Jodi Lane and Johnny Godwin, Bethlehem; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Holly Herr, Flushing, Mich., and Jason and Jenny Holliday, Sparta, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Della Craig, Delphi, Ind., Cora and Larry Ware, Ft. Myers, Fla., Noreeta and Max Pearson, South Bend, Ind., Cheryl and Ernie Beard, Lafayette, Ind.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Rita Herr, Lafayette, Ind., Richard and Kerry Herr, Apopka, Fla., and Duane and Beth Herr, Greenville, Tenn.; and a number of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Memorial services were held Sunday, June 22, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Estelle Smith

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:41:04 -0400

Martha Estelle Smith, 91, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

She was born in Walton County, the daughter of the late William Riley and Nellie Mae Cain Hayes. She was a retired seamstress from R&R Manufacturing, Barrow Manufacturing and Empire Manufacturing, and was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, L. Curtis Smith; and children, Hoyt Smith, Gene Smith, L.C. Smith, Jack Smith and Steve Smith.

Survivors include a son, Joseph “Joe” Smith, Lilburn; daughters, Carolyn Harris and Barbara Smith, both of Bethlehem, Sara Haygood, Norcross, and Martha Lovins, Dacula; 14 grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jody Hice and Mike Peavey officiating. Burial was at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Rd., Suite B-2, Athens, Ga. 30605.

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

Joseph Seay

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:38:35 -0400

Joseph Edward Seay, 81, of Gastonia, N.C., died Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late William Harrison and Chester Parr Seay. He was a retired supervisor with Knit Products Corporation. He was a member of the Belmont Masonic Lodge, member of the Catawba Heights Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and was a former member of Stowe Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday school superintendent and deacon. He was preceded in death a sister, Mozelle Lord; and brothers, Otis, J.B. and Lewis Seay. Mr. Seay was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Princeton.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Purcell Seay; daughter and son-in-law, Trish Seay and Johnny Baucom, Kannapolis; son and daughter-in-law, William Joseph and Jean Seay, Alexis; grandchildren, Melissa Duncan, Jeanna Johnson, William Seay Jr. and Julia Seay; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Jacks, Maysville, and Mary Sue King, Bonaire; and a brother, Fred Seay, Gainesville.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, at Woodlawn Funeral Home with Dr. Ernest S. Purcell and the Rev. Tommy Seay officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, N.C. 28053.

Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

William Baker

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:37:31 -0400

William Horace Baker, 73, of Maysville, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Orville and Cora Lee Watkins Baker. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by brothers, Alford Baker and Shirley Baker; and a sister, Modell Sorrows.

Survivors include his wife, Martha M. Baker, Maysville; daughters, Patsy Wiley, Banks County, and Phyllis Collins, Hull; a son, William Fred Baker, Bryson City, N.C.; brothers, W.C. Baker, Bob Baker, Lonnie Baker, Calvin Baker and Wendy Baker; sister, Jean Richey; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. David Strickland officiating. Burial was in Howington Cemetery.

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

Hoyt Anderson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:36:02 -0400

Hoyt W. Anderson, 87, of Athens, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Cobb Healthcare Center in Comer.

He was born in Pocatella, the son of the late Julian Lawson and Hattie Lee Wheeler Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Hanley; and brothers, J.P. Anderson, Howard Anderson and Roy Anderson. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Osborne Anderson; children, Francis Parker, Augusta, William Anderson, Gardner, Mass., Frankie Walters, Dunbar, W.V., Dianne Rucker, Lewisville, N.C., and Delphine Bullock, Arnoldsville; sisters, Mildred Hix, Commerce, Lorene Guest, Toccoa, and Marie Turner, Snellville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, at Galilee Holiness Church in Ila with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Sharon Gresham

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:33:03 -0400

Sharon Forrester Gresham, 64, of Gainesville, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends, following an extended illness.

She was born August 1, 1943, in Hall County, the daughter of the late B.D. Forrester and Hazel Forrester of Lula. Mrs. Gresham was preceded in death by her husband, John (J.T.) Gresham; and brothers, Sandy Forrester and Ricky Forrester. She was Baptist.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Mandy Gresham, Rick and Beverly Gresham, all of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Matt DeLong, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam and Charlotte Forrester, Jerry and Jane Forrester, Phil and Vickie Forrester, Ben Forrester, all of Gainesville, Edd Forrester, Lula; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Shirley and John Buffington, Gillsville, Vickie and Hugh Rice, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Forrester, Gainesville; grandson and wife, T.J. and Carlee Gresham, Gainesville; granddaughters, Haley Gresham and Skyler Proctor, both of Gainesville; great-grandson, Gavin Schwartz, Gainesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 24, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Lakewood Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Smiley and the Rev. Dean Bryant officiating. Burial will be in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in White County. The family will receive friends Monday, June 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Brandy Cline

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:32:04 -0400

Brandy Cline, 22, of Statham, died Saturday, June 21, 2008.

She was born in Gwinnett County, the daughter of Jimmy Cline of Auburn and Jackie Cline of Statham. She was employed by Regis Hair Salon.

Survivors in addition to her parents, include grandparents, Charles and Carolyn Cline, Patricia Partee, and Joyce Beard; a daughter, Camryn Jackson, Statham; brother, Matthew Cline, Statham; sister, Kelly Rawlins, Winder; and three nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 24, in the Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit with the Rev. Phillip Adair officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for Camryn Jackson.

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

Henry Wilson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:30:30 -0400

Henry Nathaniel Wilson Jr., 73, of Nicholson, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at his residence.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Henry Nathaniel Wilson Sr. and Ruzell Garner Smallwood. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, and was a retired truck mechanic. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Austin Brown Jr.; and a brother, Frank Smallwood.

Survivors include his wife, Jane McEver Wilson, Nicholson; daughters, MaryAnn Blevins, Ila, Carolyn Brown, Nicholson, and Sherri Smith, Gainesville; brother, Howard Smallwood, Atlanta; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

William Kidd

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:29:33 -0400

William H. Kidd, 76, of Gainesville, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness.

He was a native of Hall County and was Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Nell W. Kidd, Gainesville; step-daughter and son-in-law, Glenda A. and Daniel R. Odell, Gainesville; step-granddaughters and husbands, Stephanie and Gary Duran, and Jennifer and Todd Little; step-grandchildren, Dylan and Grayson Duran, Noah, Savannah and Madeline Little; step-grandson and wife, Jonathan and Janet Odell; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Tabitha Haynie

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:28:29 -0400

Tabitha Bridges Haynie, 27, of Talmo, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness.

A native of Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of Larry Suttles of Walhala, S.C. and Cathy Young of Talmo. She was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and was a member of New Walk Christian Church, where she served as an elder of the Church and as associate youth pastor.

Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Daymon Haynie, Talmo; sons, Logan Haynie, Asa Haynie and Caleb Haynie, all of Talmo; daughter, Abbgale Haynie, Talmo; brother, Lonnie Bridges, Spartanburg, S.C.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Mason & Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewayne Payne officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, June 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mason & Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Marie Livingston

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:26:46 -0400

Rose Marie Livingston, 79, of Braselton, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her residence.

A native of Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Rosa Jennings Ketchum. A former Oakwood resident, she had lived in Braselton for the past two and one-half years. Mrs. Livingston was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Livingston.

Survivors include children, Virginia Tackett, Lake Mary, Fla., Aileen Tillotson, Woodbury, Tenn., and Betty Martin, Braselton; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in Michigan at a later date.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Langford

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:15:45 -0400

Vivian Pauline Webb Langford, 87, of Gainesville, formerly of the Pendergrass (Holly Springs Community), died Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

She was born on October 14, 1920, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Paul and Wilda Wood Webb. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church for 67 years. She attended Toccoa Falls College. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. “Dick” Langford; son, James Lamar Langford; and daughter, Wilda Grace Marlowe.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Frank Nichols, Pendergrass, Vikki and Michael Parham, Social Circle, Jackie and Norb Fichter, Gainesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Langford, Maysville, Dwight and Sharon Langford, Pendergrass; sister, Julia Savage, Maysville; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m., in the Holly Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kennedy Smart officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at 10:30 at the church. Pallbearers will be Tony Nichols, Jason Langford, Tyler Langford, Shane Parham, Dustin Fichter, Jimmy Langford, Jack Baerne, Ben Rose and Chad Lawson. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

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

Ruby Smith

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:14:10 -0400

Ruby Lois Smith, 67, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her residence.

Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Humphries Major. She had lived most of her life in Lumpkin County and had worked at Whit’s Beauty Salon and Supply in Gainesville. She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Brown; and a grandson, Jeremey Sullens.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Angel and Nar Lakhicharran and Talina and Glenn McMahon, all of Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Awa Martin and Reggie Buffington, all of Gainesville, Trey and Kenia Smith, Cleveland; sisters and brother-in-law, Sherry and Robert Kendrick, Cleveland, Tammy Latty, Clarkesville; brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Evalene Major, Pendergrass; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, at Banister Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwayne Major officiating. Burial was in Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of arrangements.

Daniel McNeal

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:47:51 -0400

Cpl. Daniel Ray McNeal, 22, of Camp Lejeune, N.C., died Monday, June 16, 2008, at the US Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

He was the son of Donald McNeal and step-mother, Paula Faye McNeal, Wake Forest, N.C. and the late Vickie Hall McNeal. He was preceded in death by a sister, Heather Ann McNeal.

Daniel served his country proudly with the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother, include his wife, Melissa Ann Massie McNeal; a son, Dustin James Thatcher; brother, Benjamin McNeal, Wake Forest, N.C.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Linda Burklo, Hubert, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Hall, Dothan, Ala.; paternal grandparents, James and Merle McNeal, Gainesville; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at 1 p.m., in the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, N.C. Burial will be in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, June 18 and June 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other times at the home of John and Linda Burklo, 416 Fox Trace Lane, Hubert, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope for Warriors.

Announcement by Memorial Park Funeral Home for the McNeal Family and Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, N.C.

Jerry Oxford

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:46:40 -0400

Jerry Oxford, 67, of Bethlehem, died Monday, June 16, 2008.

Born in Pemiscot County, Mo., he was the son of the late John Thomas and Blanche Bell Oxford.

He worked for Sargento Foods for 14 years and was a member of the Bold Springs United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 47-1/2 years, Roberta Miller Oxford; a son, Grant Oxford, Lavonia; daughter, Beth Flore, Loganville; grandchildren, Heather and Lauren Fiore, Loganville; brothers, J.W. and Raymond Oxford, McClure, Ill., and Bill Oxford, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; sisters, Peggy Maxwell, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Pansy Huffman, Jackson, and Marsorie Rendleman, McClure, Ill.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Frank Brock officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7625 Bold Springs Church Rd., Monroe, Ga. 30656, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, Ga. 30345.

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

‘Rob’ Brown

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:45:43 -0400

Robert Oliver “Rob” Brown, 80, of the Middle River Community, Carnesville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

He was born on December 2, 1927, in Franklin County, the son of the late W.V. and Nelie Bray Brown. He was retired from Oliver Rubber Company in Athens. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by sons, Robert O. Brown Jr. and James Brown; and sisters, Hazel Cothran and Daisy Lee Hart.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Manley Brown, Carnesville; son, Don M. Manley, Carnesville; granddaughter, Lani Manley, Carnesville; God-daughter, Cindel Eavenson, Carnesville, and sisters, Shirley Ann Purcell and Johnny Mell Bond, both of Royston.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Middle River Baptist Church cemetery.

Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Timothy Wilson

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:44:20 -0400

Timothy Michael Wilson Jr., 23, of Comer, died Friday, June 13, 2008.

Born in Athens, he was the son of Mike and Jennifer Wilson. He was a 2003 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Wilson and Sons. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Brown.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, Megan Nicole Wilson, Crawford; brother, Justin Michael Wilson, Crawford; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Clara Wilson, Colbert; paternal grandmother, Nancy Bryant, Royston; aunts and uncles, Melissa and Joe Armistead, Kristyl Brown, Anna Epps; and several cousins.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, at in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Chuck Tatum and Jim Peterson officiating. Burial was in Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Adam Nation, Holly Bales, Devin Johnson, Billy Rogers, Roy Gene Young, Allen Welch, Brian Corey and Willie Turner Jr.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Patrick

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:42:13 -0400

Robert T. Patrick, 57, of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 17, at his residence.

He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late John William and Willie Mae Payne Patrick. Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Cochran; and a brother, Billy Joe Patrick.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Turpin Patrick; daughters, Tabitha Turpin, Heather Stockton and April Patrick, all of Nicholson; sons, Daniel Turpin, Danielsville, Robert Turpin, Unadilla, and Matthew Stockton, Nicholson; sisters, Johnnie Sue Hill, Commerce, Annie Rae Cartledge, Nicholson; brothers, Roy Patrick, Edward Patrick, Waymon Patrick, Roger Patrick and David Patrick, all of Commerce, Alfred Patrick, Maysville; grandchildren, Kayla Bagwell, Toni Shelnutt, Jordan Whitehead, Bryanna Turpin, Justin Lytle, Chelsey Kitchens, Nickolas Stockton and Stephen Stockton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Herbert and Eddie Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

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

Ruth White

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:45:30 -0400

Ruth Gee White, 89, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, following an extended illness.

She was born on June 23, 1918, the daughter of the late Homer and Eula Mae Brooks Gee. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, John Quinton White; brother and sister, Nolan Gee and Grace Truelove. She was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church of Commerce and of the Berean Sunday School Class. She worked at Harmony Grove Mill in Commerce and was an agent for American Family Life Insurance Company.

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She has touched the hearts of many in her long life and her love and the memories of her will linger in all our hearts forever, loved ones stated.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda White Dickerson and Livingston M. Dickerson Jr., Commerce; grandson and spouse, Phillip K. and Elaine Turner; granddaughters and spouses, Vickie D. and Scott Yaughn, Michele and Joseph Head; great-grandchildren, Etta Yaughn, Zachary Turner, Ashley Turner, Lucas Yaughn and Lily Ruth Head; brothers and sisters, Irene Allison, Bobbie Bryan and H.W. Gee.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen, the Revs. David Harbin and Lee Ritchie officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. White’s wishes were in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Building Fund at the First Baptist Church of Commerce.

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

Virginia Moon

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:51:42 -0400

Virginia Sanders Moon, 80, of Royston, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston.

She was born in Madison County on September 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Thurman and Elzora Parham Sanders. She was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church.

Survivors include her husband, William Eldridge Moon, Royston; daughter, Jennifer Moon Hanley, Royston; brother, Gene Sanders, Athens; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 12, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Hugh Hubbard, Pierce Ashmore and Mike Spence officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Congregational Holiness Church cemetery.

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

Leecy Carey

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:50:48 -0400

Leecy Louise Sexton Carey, 88 of Danielsville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at her residence.

Born in Madison County on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Lonnie and Lillie Miller Sexton. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Evangelical Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Methodist Women’s Club and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carey was preceded in death by a son, James Wesley Carey; brothers, Lonnie Jr. and Doyle Sexton; and a sister, Eleanor Murray.

Survivors include her husband, Ford Carey, Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Marion Atkinson, Royston; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sara Carey, Winfred and Barbara Carey, Wade and Gwen Carey and Wendell and Michelle Carey, all of Danielsville; brothers, Ed Sexton, Hartwell and Kenneth Sexton, Ila; a sister, Dorothy Fowler, Atlanta; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, at the Evangelical Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Lisa Bales

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:49:52 -0400

Lisa Bradberry Bales, 49, of Athens, died Monday, June 9, 2008.

She was the daughter of Charles and Nell Bradberry of Athens.

Survivors in addition to her parents, include children, Mickey and Melissa Scott, Athens, Katrina Wilson and Tim Whittington, both of Ila, Brad Scott and Samantha Guiger, Athens; sisters, Cindy Donahoo, Jacksonville, Fla., and Kim Woods, Douglasville; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Thursday, June 12, at Freedom Church of God, Neese-Commerce Road.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

‘Don’ Cox

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:31:25 -0400

Donald “Don” Cox, 68 of Winder, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at his residence.

A native of Roanoke County, Va., he was the son of the late Jack and Hazel Campbell Cox. A former resident of Gwinnett County, he had resided in Barrow County for the past eight years. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Red Hill Baptist Church of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McGee Cox.

Survivors include children and spouse, Maria Holbrook, Sissy Rowland, Carla Wagner, all of Winder, Hope Thompson-McDowell, Hoschton, Karen Archer, Commerce, Ricky and Joy Phillips, Buford; sisters, Florence Gray, Roanoke, Va., and Linda Smith, Auburn; brother, William Cox, Roanoke, Va.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dee Dillon officiating. Burial was in Duncan’s Creek Congregational Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.

‘Bud’ Benway

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:29:50 -0400

Murray “Bud” Sanford Benway, 84, of Braselton, died Friday, June 13, 2008.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy Benway. Following graduation from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., he served as an Ensign during World War II. He was a retired gemologist and was a member of the Chamblee Sardis Masonic Lodge #444.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lee Benway, Braselton; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Vivian Benway, Arvada, Colo., Randall and Eileen Benway, Lafayette, Calif., Donald and Darcy Hopka, Tucker; daughters, Angel Bruce, Hoschton, Audrey Pounder, Poway, Calif.; sister, Muriel Stone, Houston, Texas; brother-in-law, Larry Vaitkus, Roswell; and grandchildren, Eleanor, Thomas, Evan, Alexander, Cassidy and Draven.

Services were held Tuesday, June 17, with a Masonic service held graveside at Lilburn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation for Children and the March of Dimes.

R.T. Patterson Funeral Home, Lilburn, was in charge of arrangements.

James Robb

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:27:50 -0400

James Soutter Robb, 67, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Alexander C. and Isabelle Soutter Robb. He had been employed for 33 years by Walt Disney World, was a member of VFW Post #10 in Kissimmee, Fl., and member of the American Legion Post #10.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hidgon Robb, Winder; son, Scott Robb, Orlando, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Tom Weaver, Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Rose Robb, Scotland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathlene and Robin Richie, Scotland, Murel and George Sumter, Rome, N.Y.

Memorial services were held Saturday, June 21, at Smith Memory Chapel.

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

Barbara Ann Hull

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:26:40 -0400

Barbara Ann Hull, 69, of Baldwin, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at her residence.

She was born on August 10, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest Wayne and Dorothy Lucille Souslan Johnson and was a member of the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and was formerly the manager of the women’s department of K-Mart, was also formerly employed with the Helendorf Inn, Morrison’s Cafeteria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Davis Brothers’ Cafeteria and S & S Cafeteria.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip N. Hull, Baldwin; daughters and sons-in-law, Cherrie Ann and Charles Bergandi, Chippewa Falls, Wisc., Carrie Marie and John Sheehan, Lawrenceville; sister, Ellen Mae Johnson Mann, Ft. Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Ryan Porter and Catherine Marie Sheehan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville with the Rev. Lisa Graves officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church.

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