HULL – Miriam Janeive Scogin, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
She was the daughter of the late Simon Ray and Viola Lee Fulcher Casper. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by her husband, William Felton Scogin.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Greeson (Angie), Abbeville, S.C. and Keith Greeson (Cissy), Winder; two daughters, Vicki Peace, Colbert and Deborah Sutherland (Claude), Abbeville, S.C.; two brothers, Harold Ray Casper, Watkinsville, and Thomas Casper, Statham; one sister, Merita Austin, Winder; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Parker officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour on Friday. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Golden Crocker (12-10-13)
COMMERCE - Golden O. Crocker, 88, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Homer and Lenore Owenby. Mrs. Golden was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crocker.
Survivors include a son, William K. (Susan) Crocker, Commerce; sister, Inez Allen, Commerce; grandchildren, Tim (Breesa) Crocker, Commerce, Karen (Jerry) Petty, Hull, and Jennie (Don Johnson) Smith, Jefferson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to friend and caregiver Emma Nell Henderson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. The service will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Thursday December 12, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Revs. David Harbin and Larry Montgomery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Madison Street Children and Youth Ministry.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Homer and Lenore Owenby. Mrs. Golden was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crocker.
Survivors include a son, William K. (Susan) Crocker, Commerce; sister, Inez Allen, Commerce; grandchildren, Tim (Breesa) Crocker, Commerce, Karen (Jerry) Petty, Hull, and Jennie (Don Johnson) Smith, Jefferson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to friend and caregiver Emma Nell Henderson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. The service will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Thursday December 12, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Revs. David Harbin and Larry Montgomery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Madison Street Children and Youth Ministry.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Golden Crocker (12-10-13)
COMMERCE - Golden O. Crocker, 88, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Homer and Lenore Owensby. Mrs. Golden was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crocker.
Survivors include a son, William K. (Susan) Crocker, Commerce; sister, Inez Allen, Commerce; grandchildren, Tim (Breesa) Crocker, Commerce, Karen (Jerry) Petty, Hull, and Jennie (Don Johnson) Smith, Jefferson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to friend and caregiver Emma Nell Henderson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. The service will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Thursday December 12, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Revs. David Harbin and Larry Montgomery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Madison Street Children and Youth Ministry.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Homer and Lenore Owensby. Mrs. Golden was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crocker.
Survivors include a son, William K. (Susan) Crocker, Commerce; sister, Inez Allen, Commerce; grandchildren, Tim (Breesa) Crocker, Commerce, Karen (Jerry) Petty, Hull, and Jennie (Don Johnson) Smith, Jefferson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to friend and caregiver Emma Nell Henderson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. The service will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Thursday December 12, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Revs. David Harbin and Larry Montgomery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Madison Street Children and Youth Ministry.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Middleton (12-10-13)
COMMERCE - Mary Lois Middleton, 73, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gracie Owensby. Mrs. Middleton was preceded in death by sons, Aubrey Butch Cowart, Rodney Cowart, and Nathan Cowart; daughter, Susie Pursley; and sister, Ruth Payne.
Survivors include her husband, Nathaniel Glass; brothers, Dillard Owensby and James Owensby; sisters, Helen Watts and Jane Gaines; grandchildren, Lee Cowart, Amber Hale, Michelle Lackey, Casey Vanderburg, Jessie Cowart, Jamie Hall, Travis Pursley, and Gary Saxon; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Toby Dyer will be officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gracie Owensby. Mrs. Middleton was preceded in death by sons, Aubrey Butch Cowart, Rodney Cowart, and Nathan Cowart; daughter, Susie Pursley; and sister, Ruth Payne.
Survivors include her husband, Nathaniel Glass; brothers, Dillard Owensby and James Owensby; sisters, Helen Watts and Jane Gaines; grandchildren, Lee Cowart, Amber Hale, Michelle Lackey, Casey Vanderburg, Jessie Cowart, Jamie Hall, Travis Pursley, and Gary Saxon; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Grey Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Toby Dyer will be officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Irelle Long Glenn (12-10-13)
DANIELSVILLE - Irelle Glenn, 92, wife of the late Earl Langlin Glenn, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
A native and life long resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Ina Mae McGarity Long. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Glenn Brown; and a sister, Virginia Matthews. She retired from USDA/ASCS Madison county office and was a longtime member of the Danielsville United Methodist Church, where she was very active.
Survivors include a son, Larry (Phyllis) Glenn, Watkinsville; daughter, Malinda (Rex) Glenn Matthews, Hull; son-in-law, Brooks Brown, Washington; grandchildren, Glenn (Cheryl) Brown, Katie Brown, Thad (Amy) Brown, Josh (Leigh) Glenn, Mary Glenn (Bo) Boykin, Amanda McWaters, Meggan (David) Carroll, and Wayne Matthews; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, at 2 p.m., at the Danielsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Pierce, Pat Graham, George Elrod, Bob Pendleton, Robert George Strickland, Jr., Robert George Strickland, III, Glenn Dillard, Jr., Donald Segers, and Rick Ryder. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Hamil Murray and the members of the United Methodist Women and Faith and Unity Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 12, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danielsville United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
A native and life long resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Ina Mae McGarity Long. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Glenn Brown; and a sister, Virginia Matthews. She retired from USDA/ASCS Madison county office and was a longtime member of the Danielsville United Methodist Church, where she was very active.
Survivors include a son, Larry (Phyllis) Glenn, Watkinsville; daughter, Malinda (Rex) Glenn Matthews, Hull; son-in-law, Brooks Brown, Washington; grandchildren, Glenn (Cheryl) Brown, Katie Brown, Thad (Amy) Brown, Josh (Leigh) Glenn, Mary Glenn (Bo) Boykin, Amanda McWaters, Meggan (David) Carroll, and Wayne Matthews; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, at 2 p.m., at the Danielsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Pierce, Pat Graham, George Elrod, Bob Pendleton, Robert George Strickland, Jr., Robert George Strickland, III, Glenn Dillard, Jr., Donald Segers, and Rick Ryder. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Hamil Murray and the members of the United Methodist Women and Faith and Unity Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 12, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danielsville United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Retha Burdette (12-09-13)
ROYSTON – Retha Burgess Burdette, 86, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
She was born in Royston on June 12, 1927, the daughter of the late James Albert and Belle Hill Burgess. She was a spinner having worked for Wamsutter, and was a member of the New Bethel Congregational Holiness Church in Royston. Mrs. Burdette was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Burdette; and her 10 siblings.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Stephanie Rousey, Royston; grandchildren, Stephanie Thomas, Steve Rousey, and Sherron Madden; great-grandchildren, Collin Thomas and Mikayla Thomas; bonus family that was very special to her, John and Jessica Crawford and their children, Allen, Josie, and June.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Paul Hood, Terry Bailey, and Clay Huff officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 16, at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, S.C.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until the funeral hour on Sunday. The family is at home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Royston on June 12, 1927, the daughter of the late James Albert and Belle Hill Burgess. She was a spinner having worked for Wamsutter, and was a member of the New Bethel Congregational Holiness Church in Royston. Mrs. Burdette was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Burdette; and her 10 siblings.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Stephanie Rousey, Royston; grandchildren, Stephanie Thomas, Steve Rousey, and Sherron Madden; great-grandchildren, Collin Thomas and Mikayla Thomas; bonus family that was very special to her, John and Jessica Crawford and their children, Allen, Josie, and June.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Paul Hood, Terry Bailey, and Clay Huff officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 16, at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, S.C.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until the funeral hour on Sunday. The family is at home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Tina Moss (12-7-13)
BRASELTON - Tina Michelle Moss, 41, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013.
She was the daughter of Hazel E. "Tina" Black and the late DeWard Black.
Michelle was a 1990 graduate of Winder Barrow High School and a graduate from Gwinnett Tech of Cosmetology. She was a loving devoted mother of two sons, beloved daughter and sister, and lived life to the fullest.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Andrew Scott Davison and Micah Christopher Moss; a sister, Teresa Potts; brother-in-law, Dwayne Potts; and niece, Ashley Potts.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, at Lawson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, at the funeral home. The Rev. David Sharpton will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michelle's memory to a college fund for her children at Regions Bank, Attention: Selena, 15 Lee St., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
She was the daughter of Hazel E. "Tina" Black and the late DeWard Black.
Michelle was a 1990 graduate of Winder Barrow High School and a graduate from Gwinnett Tech of Cosmetology. She was a loving devoted mother of two sons, beloved daughter and sister, and lived life to the fullest.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Andrew Scott Davison and Micah Christopher Moss; a sister, Teresa Potts; brother-in-law, Dwayne Potts; and niece, Ashley Potts.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, at Lawson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, at the funeral home. The Rev. David Sharpton will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michelle's memory to a college fund for her children at Regions Bank, Attention: Selena, 15 Lee St., Jefferson, GA 30549.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
Updated: Lucille Jacks (12-9-13)
MAYSVILLE - Lucille Netie Jacks, 89, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center.
Mrs. Jacks was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late Harrison and Chester Parr Seay. She was retired from General Times and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Jacks was preceded in death by her husband, Blanton Jacks; son, Melvin Jacks; grandson, Donnie Jacks; brothers, Otis Seay, Lewis Seay, J.B. Seay, Fred Seay, and Joe Seay; and sister, Mozelle Lord.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Yarbrough, Maysville; sister, Mary Sue King, Bonaire; grandchildren, Lisa Marlow (Steve), Jefferson, Pam Yarbrough (Chris Bridges), Maysville, Nikki Lord (Bryan), Homer; granddaughter-in-law, Judy Jacks, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Jonathon Marlow (Katie), Commerce, Clint Jacks, Jefferson, Chasity Garrett, Homer, Jessica Marlow, Jefferson, Caitlin Lord, Homer, and Shannon Anderson (George), Jefferson; great-great-grandchildren, Cade Bougher, Jefferson, and Allison Anderson, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 11, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Seay officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Baptist Church or Hospice Advantage.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jacks was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late Harrison and Chester Parr Seay. She was retired from General Times and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Jacks was preceded in death by her husband, Blanton Jacks; son, Melvin Jacks; grandson, Donnie Jacks; brothers, Otis Seay, Lewis Seay, J.B. Seay, Fred Seay, and Joe Seay; and sister, Mozelle Lord.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Yarbrough, Maysville; sister, Mary Sue King, Bonaire; grandchildren, Lisa Marlow (Steve), Jefferson, Pam Yarbrough (Chris Bridges), Maysville, Nikki Lord (Bryan), Homer; granddaughter-in-law, Judy Jacks, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Jonathon Marlow (Katie), Commerce, Clint Jacks, Jefferson, Chasity Garrett, Homer, Jessica Marlow, Jefferson, Caitlin Lord, Homer, and Shannon Anderson (George), Jefferson; great-great-grandchildren, Cade Bougher, Jefferson, and Allison Anderson, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 11, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Seay officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Baptist Church or Hospice Advantage.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Dusty’ Samples (12-10-13)
DANIELSVILLE - Billy Joe "Dusty" Samples, 61, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Clifford Samples and Thelma Samples Bowen. He was preceded in death by brothers, Larry, Jimmy, and Bobby Joe Samples, and Carl Bowen, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Simmons Samples, Danielsville; grandchildren, Chance Samples and Canyon Samples, both of Danielsville; stepfather, Carl Bowen; brother, Jeff Samples, Hull; and sisters, Peggy Samples, Danielsville, and Hazel Dailey, Jefferson.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday December 13, at the Danielsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Baker officiating.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Clifford Samples and Thelma Samples Bowen. He was preceded in death by brothers, Larry, Jimmy, and Bobby Joe Samples, and Carl Bowen, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Simmons Samples, Danielsville; grandchildren, Chance Samples and Canyon Samples, both of Danielsville; stepfather, Carl Bowen; brother, Jeff Samples, Hull; and sisters, Peggy Samples, Danielsville, and Hazel Dailey, Jefferson.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday December 13, at the Danielsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Baker officiating.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: 'Dot' Hensley (12-10-13)
JEFFERSON - Dorothy Dodd Hensley, 80, entered into rest Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
She was born in Forsyth County Georgia, the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Nimia Motes Dodd. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a longtime owner of Dot Hensley’s Florist in Jefferson for over 50 years. Mrs. Hensley was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Hensley; a beloved grandson, Joseph Hensley; sister, Hazel King; and brothers, J.R. and A.L. Dodd.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Hensley, Jefferson, and Steve Hensley and wife Valerie, Pittsburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Jason Hensley, Holly Purcell, Stephanie Miller, Cole Hensley, and Mark Hensley; great-grandchildren, Jakson and Austin Hensley, Lilly and Landon Purcell, and Daniel Miller.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12, at 11 a.m., from Faith Baptist Church, 2081 Hwy. 129 North, Jefferson, with Dr. Keith Cudd officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Jack Duke, Tim Land, Todd Bramlett, Davit Motes, David Duke, and Robert Motes.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Forsyth County Georgia, the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Nimia Motes Dodd. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a longtime owner of Dot Hensley’s Florist in Jefferson for over 50 years. Mrs. Hensley was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Hensley; a beloved grandson, Joseph Hensley; sister, Hazel King; and brothers, J.R. and A.L. Dodd.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Hensley, Jefferson, and Steve Hensley and wife Valerie, Pittsburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Jason Hensley, Holly Purcell, Stephanie Miller, Cole Hensley, and Mark Hensley; great-grandchildren, Jakson and Austin Hensley, Lilly and Landon Purcell, and Daniel Miller.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12, at 11 a.m., from Faith Baptist Church, 2081 Hwy. 129 North, Jefferson, with Dr. Keith Cudd officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Jack Duke, Tim Land, Todd Bramlett, Davit Motes, David Duke, and Robert Motes.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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