ATHENS - Heyward Young, Athens, (1941 - 2019), and husband of 53 years to Brenda Eberhart Young, passed away on August 21, 2019.
Mr. Young retired from NCR, Inc. in 1999, obtained both his real estate and brokerage licenses in retirement, was employed by V. Low Properties as well as worked at Bear Creek Reservoir Fish Area. He is a graduate of North Hall High School, served in the Army and is a long-time member of Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Young is the son of the late Eston and Rosa Clark Young, Gainesville; and is preceded in death by siblings Virgil Young, Loretta Ayers, Myrtice Hood, Hazel Little, Joel Young, Joan Seabolt, Leroy Young and Lunette Hood.
In addition to his wife, Brenda Eberhart Young; survivors include his son, Brian Young and daughter-in-law Patti Young, Cleveland; daughter Angela Young, Watkinsville; granddaughter Bethany Young Steward and grandson-in-law Andrew Steward, Indianapolis, Ind., granddaughter Meredith Young, Watkinsville; and sibling Sylvia Burruss, Gainesville.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, August 234, 2019, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with a memorial service to be held immediately following at Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Jennie M. Jett (8-21-2019)
COMMERCE - Jennie M. Jett, 88, Commerce, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Mrs. Jett was born in Commerce to the late J.C. and Elma Fleming Murphy. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and retired from Rockwell Automation.
Mrs. Jett is survived by her husband, Leroy Jett, Commerce; daughters, Kathy Goodnight Dotson, Jefferson, and Connie Porter, Commerce; sister, Sarah Borders, Maysville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Friday, August 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Friday, August 23, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jett was born in Commerce to the late J.C. and Elma Fleming Murphy. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and retired from Rockwell Automation.
Mrs. Jett is survived by her husband, Leroy Jett, Commerce; daughters, Kathy Goodnight Dotson, Jefferson, and Connie Porter, Commerce; sister, Sarah Borders, Maysville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Friday, August 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Friday, August 23, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ola Faye Jay (8-16-2019)
ATHENS - Ola Faye Jay, 92, Athens, died on August 16, 2019.
Faye was born in Tunnel Hill to Jesse and Ethel Reed, and was one of nine children. Faye was preceded in death by her husband Charles Jay Sr.; her son Charles Jay Jr.; and her daughter-in-law Diane Jay.
She is survived by one sister, Jean Blackburn; and her grandson and family, Michael and Erin Jay, and Penelope Jay.
Faye was a devoted member of Gordon’s United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and participated in the Womens’ Club. In her youth Faye enjoyed camping, gardening and baking. She also enjoyed a lifelong love for reading. She and her husband were deeply in love for 69 years of marriage before his passing, and she loved her family selflessly and without reservation.
Visitation: Friday, August 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Gordon’s Chapel, followed by a service.
Lord and Stephens, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.
Faye was born in Tunnel Hill to Jesse and Ethel Reed, and was one of nine children. Faye was preceded in death by her husband Charles Jay Sr.; her son Charles Jay Jr.; and her daughter-in-law Diane Jay.
She is survived by one sister, Jean Blackburn; and her grandson and family, Michael and Erin Jay, and Penelope Jay.
Faye was a devoted member of Gordon’s United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and participated in the Womens’ Club. In her youth Faye enjoyed camping, gardening and baking. She also enjoyed a lifelong love for reading. She and her husband were deeply in love for 69 years of marriage before his passing, and she loved her family selflessly and without reservation.
Visitation: Friday, August 23, 2019, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Gordon’s Chapel, followed by a service.
Lord and Stephens, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.
Robbie Ann Dowdy (8-10-2019)
WINDER - Robbie Ann Dowdy, 49, Winder passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Ms. Dowdy was extremely reliable and had solid experiences in warehouse operations which included order picking/packing, staging, and stocking. Excelling at accurately labeling products and boxes; monitoring inventory, calculating and verifying quantities and using computer to enter data; pulling and packaging products at large volumes; pleasant manners and ensured compliance with environment, health and corporate regulations. She was skilled at working quickly, correctly and effectively, to complete tasks.
Robbie attended Cardinal Technical College in Norcross. She also attended Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Duluth where she studied electrical, mechanical and basic aviation. Robbie attended Buford High School in Buford.
Survivors include her mother, Zella M. Dowdy; father, Larry J. Dowdy; daughter, Amber La-Shay Boykin; brother Larry Konard Dowdy; sister Jeronica Dowdy and husband Seneca Dunlap; aunts and uncles, the late Henery Dorsey and Bobbi Nell Dorsey, the late S.T. Dorsey, Buford, Patricia Rogers, Buford, John Clayton Dorsey, Buford, Cynnie Bell Carson, Buford, L.B. and wife Annie Clark, Decatur, Pearlie J. Walker and Cora Sadler, Buford, Agatha Thompson, Buford, Wilson and wife Victoria Dowdy, Lithonia, and Lena Dowdy, Monroe; special friends, Lesa Dowdy, Pam Washington, Catherine Akridge, Brandy Bailey and Betty Sherman.
Memorial service: Friday, August 23, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Norris Hamilton will be officiating.
Family to receive friends: Friday August 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Ms. Dowdy was extremely reliable and had solid experiences in warehouse operations which included order picking/packing, staging, and stocking. Excelling at accurately labeling products and boxes; monitoring inventory, calculating and verifying quantities and using computer to enter data; pulling and packaging products at large volumes; pleasant manners and ensured compliance with environment, health and corporate regulations. She was skilled at working quickly, correctly and effectively, to complete tasks.
Robbie attended Cardinal Technical College in Norcross. She also attended Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Duluth where she studied electrical, mechanical and basic aviation. Robbie attended Buford High School in Buford.
Survivors include her mother, Zella M. Dowdy; father, Larry J. Dowdy; daughter, Amber La-Shay Boykin; brother Larry Konard Dowdy; sister Jeronica Dowdy and husband Seneca Dunlap; aunts and uncles, the late Henery Dorsey and Bobbi Nell Dorsey, the late S.T. Dorsey, Buford, Patricia Rogers, Buford, John Clayton Dorsey, Buford, Cynnie Bell Carson, Buford, L.B. and wife Annie Clark, Decatur, Pearlie J. Walker and Cora Sadler, Buford, Agatha Thompson, Buford, Wilson and wife Victoria Dowdy, Lithonia, and Lena Dowdy, Monroe; special friends, Lesa Dowdy, Pam Washington, Catherine Akridge, Brandy Bailey and Betty Sherman.
Memorial service: Friday, August 23, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Norris Hamilton will be officiating.
Family to receive friends: Friday August 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Norman Ray Quantz (8-18-2019)
Norman Ray Quantz, 86, formerly of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at a hospice facility in Lawrenceville, where he had been residing with his daughter since he lost his wife, Barbara.
Norman was born January 26, 1933, in Rowan County to the late John S. Quantz and Bertha Freeze Quantz. His loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Sue Quantz and his brother, Percy Quantz also preceded him in death.
Norman proudly served his country for 10 years in the United States Army, serving as an MP and in the Signal Corp. He then spent an additional 10 years serving three tours in Vietnam in the United States Air Force in communications. He was also a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge. After his service, he worked for the State of North Carolina – Piedmont Correctional Facility until his retirement.
Prior to his illness, in his spare time, Norman enjoyed gardening and tending to his plants. He had a great love for the outdoors, but his passion was in leather working. He was well known for making leather belts, purses, Bible covers and other leather items. He adored spending time with his family, lodge members, and Bible study group.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angela Quantz Norris (Ronnie), Dacula, and Anita Quantz, Lawrenceville; and his son, Daniel Quantz (Kim), Concord, N.C. He also leaves behind his brother, Vernon Quantz (Eunice), Covington, Va.; grandchildren, Michael Norris (Christina) and Mark Norris (Yvette); along with three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 1420 N. Main St., China Grove, N.C.
Burial with full military honors will be on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mr. Quantz.
Norman was born January 26, 1933, in Rowan County to the late John S. Quantz and Bertha Freeze Quantz. His loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Sue Quantz and his brother, Percy Quantz also preceded him in death.
Norman proudly served his country for 10 years in the United States Army, serving as an MP and in the Signal Corp. He then spent an additional 10 years serving three tours in Vietnam in the United States Air Force in communications. He was also a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge. After his service, he worked for the State of North Carolina – Piedmont Correctional Facility until his retirement.
Prior to his illness, in his spare time, Norman enjoyed gardening and tending to his plants. He had a great love for the outdoors, but his passion was in leather working. He was well known for making leather belts, purses, Bible covers and other leather items. He adored spending time with his family, lodge members, and Bible study group.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angela Quantz Norris (Ronnie), Dacula, and Anita Quantz, Lawrenceville; and his son, Daniel Quantz (Kim), Concord, N.C. He also leaves behind his brother, Vernon Quantz (Eunice), Covington, Va.; grandchildren, Michael Norris (Christina) and Mark Norris (Yvette); along with three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 1420 N. Main St., China Grove, N.C.
Burial with full military honors will be on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mr. Quantz.
Teresa Joan (Ayers) Crumley Maginnis (8-18-2019)
Teresa Joan (Ayers) Crumley Maginnis passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019, after a valiant fight against Stage IV Ovarian Cancer.
Her will to live and the faithful prayers of her family and friends carried her through two years of grueling Chemotherapy.
Joan was born in Athens, to Mattie Jean and JD Ayers on February 15, 1956. She was the affable, peacemaking middle child of six children. Her brothers and sisters: Steve, Debbie, Dale, Marty and Jenny still live with their spouses in Georgia.
Throughout her life she always maintained hallmark characteristics of compassion and nurturing love, complemented by a contagious smile, joyous laugh, and a sweet demeanor that won the hearts and trust of many. It was not uncommon for complete strangers to approach her and share surprisingly private details of their lives - her encouragement and words of affirmation will be remembered forever.
After graduating from Banks County High School, she married Donald Branson Crumley. Together the happy couple had two daughters, Deonn Brooke Crumley and Brittany Kala (Crumley) Sammons. Donald Crumley passed tragically in November 1984. Joan had a quiet, resilient strength forged by her unfaltering love of family.
Joan married Stephen Kee Maginnis in July 1986, welcoming Stephen Kee Maginnis Jr. and Alexander Woodrow Maginnis as family. They raised their blended family in Matthews, N.C.
She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, and Godly example of sacrificial love.
Her surviving family members include: husband of 33 years, Stephen Kee Maginnis; four children and their partners, Deonn Brooke Crumley Baker, Brittany Kala (Crumley) and Jeffrey Sammons, Stephen Kee Maginnis Jr. and Rita Ciaccio, and Alex and Chrissy Maginnis; five grandchildren, Reagan Baker, Dylan Maginnis, Briggs Maginnis, Keenan Maginnis, and Reynolds Maginnis; mother, Mattie Jean Ayers; two sisters and partners, Debbie and Ronnie Vaughn, and Jenny and Roger North; three brothers and partners, Steve and Carol Ayers, Dale and Debbie Ayers, and Marty and Kelly Ayers; in-laws, Carolyn and Jolly Crumley. Joan is blessed to be survived by many extended family members, including cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Little-Ward Funeral Home in Commerce.
Funeral service: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home led by Pastor Jerry Payne.
Graveside Service: Bethany Christian Church in Homer.
Pallbearers include: Nerick Rylee, Dee Rylee, Trent McClure, Blakley Crumley, Jamie Ayers and Jordan Posey.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Her will to live and the faithful prayers of her family and friends carried her through two years of grueling Chemotherapy.
Joan was born in Athens, to Mattie Jean and JD Ayers on February 15, 1956. She was the affable, peacemaking middle child of six children. Her brothers and sisters: Steve, Debbie, Dale, Marty and Jenny still live with their spouses in Georgia.
Throughout her life she always maintained hallmark characteristics of compassion and nurturing love, complemented by a contagious smile, joyous laugh, and a sweet demeanor that won the hearts and trust of many. It was not uncommon for complete strangers to approach her and share surprisingly private details of their lives - her encouragement and words of affirmation will be remembered forever.
After graduating from Banks County High School, she married Donald Branson Crumley. Together the happy couple had two daughters, Deonn Brooke Crumley and Brittany Kala (Crumley) Sammons. Donald Crumley passed tragically in November 1984. Joan had a quiet, resilient strength forged by her unfaltering love of family.
Joan married Stephen Kee Maginnis in July 1986, welcoming Stephen Kee Maginnis Jr. and Alexander Woodrow Maginnis as family. They raised their blended family in Matthews, N.C.
She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, and Godly example of sacrificial love.
Her surviving family members include: husband of 33 years, Stephen Kee Maginnis; four children and their partners, Deonn Brooke Crumley Baker, Brittany Kala (Crumley) and Jeffrey Sammons, Stephen Kee Maginnis Jr. and Rita Ciaccio, and Alex and Chrissy Maginnis; five grandchildren, Reagan Baker, Dylan Maginnis, Briggs Maginnis, Keenan Maginnis, and Reynolds Maginnis; mother, Mattie Jean Ayers; two sisters and partners, Debbie and Ronnie Vaughn, and Jenny and Roger North; three brothers and partners, Steve and Carol Ayers, Dale and Debbie Ayers, and Marty and Kelly Ayers; in-laws, Carolyn and Jolly Crumley. Joan is blessed to be survived by many extended family members, including cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Little-Ward Funeral Home in Commerce.
Funeral service: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home led by Pastor Jerry Payne.
Graveside Service: Bethany Christian Church in Homer.
Pallbearers include: Nerick Rylee, Dee Rylee, Trent McClure, Blakley Crumley, Jamie Ayers and Jordan Posey.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Sara Elizabeth Archer (8-17-2019)
Sara Elizabeth Archer went to her eternal reward with God Himself on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Miss Elizabeth was born July 4, 1928, in the Redstone community of Jackson County to Charles Walter (Buck) Archer Sr. and Sarah Nell Archer. She had several siblings, all of whom have gone before her to Glory.
She attended a two-room school house at the corner of New Kings Bridge Road and Jefferson River Road, later graduating from the Martin Institute class of 1945. After working a few years in the business world, Miss Elizabeth attended Tennessee Temple Bible College, Chattanooga, Tenn., where she graduated with a Bible major in 1954.
She served God as a missionary in St. Thomas, Virgin Island, and in Trinidad until she returned to Athens and began working in 1956 at General Time Corporation where she was an employee for 14 years.
Miss Elizabeth worked tirelessly in Christian Youth Crusade and in Neighborhood Gospel Mission because of her great love for God and children. The last few years have been spent primarily in the ministry of prayer. She has been an active and greatly loved member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church for 62 years.
Her life was a life well lived and a picture of faithfulness: Miss Elizabeth’s faithfulness to God and, more importantly, God’s faithfulness to her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neighborhood Gospel Missions Camp Bethesda, 602 Bethesda Church Rd., Lexington, Ga., 30648. NGM can be reached, also, at 706-743-5909 and at ngmissions.org.
Funeral service: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the Crooked Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Brenson Jennings and Pastor Tom Miles officiating with burial to follow in the Redstone United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: August 20, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Miss Elizabeth was born July 4, 1928, in the Redstone community of Jackson County to Charles Walter (Buck) Archer Sr. and Sarah Nell Archer. She had several siblings, all of whom have gone before her to Glory.
She attended a two-room school house at the corner of New Kings Bridge Road and Jefferson River Road, later graduating from the Martin Institute class of 1945. After working a few years in the business world, Miss Elizabeth attended Tennessee Temple Bible College, Chattanooga, Tenn., where she graduated with a Bible major in 1954.
She served God as a missionary in St. Thomas, Virgin Island, and in Trinidad until she returned to Athens and began working in 1956 at General Time Corporation where she was an employee for 14 years.
Miss Elizabeth worked tirelessly in Christian Youth Crusade and in Neighborhood Gospel Mission because of her great love for God and children. The last few years have been spent primarily in the ministry of prayer. She has been an active and greatly loved member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church for 62 years.
Her life was a life well lived and a picture of faithfulness: Miss Elizabeth’s faithfulness to God and, more importantly, God’s faithfulness to her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neighborhood Gospel Missions Camp Bethesda, 602 Bethesda Church Rd., Lexington, Ga., 30648. NGM can be reached, also, at 706-743-5909 and at ngmissions.org.
Funeral service: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the Crooked Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Brenson Jennings and Pastor Tom Miles officiating with burial to follow in the Redstone United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: August 20, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Hilda Jones Rauton (8-16-2019)
PENDERGRASS - Hilda Jones Rauton, 79, Pendergrass, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at New Horizon Health and Rehabilitation in Gainesville, after an extended illness.
She was raised in Sebring, Fla., and was a graduate of Sebring High School. Hilda lived in Lakeland, Fla. for several years, before moving to Soperton in 1976 and lived there until making Pendergrass her home in 2012. She worked at Federal Pacific and Oxford Industries for several years. She attended Grove Level Baptist Church in Maysville and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Jones and Ruth Carolyn Peacock Jones; and a brother, Donald Jones.
Mrs. Rauton is survived by her husband, Daniel Rauton, Pendergrass; four children, Carol Ann King, Swainsboro, Sharol White and husband Rayford, Pendergrass, Susan Stubbs and husband Cam, Sylvania, and Steven Rauton and wife Audra, Bethlehem; six grandchildren, Lucas Calhoun, Heather Hannah, Randy Fields, Jeremy Rauton, Perry Rauton and Carey Rauton; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the South Thompson Baptist Church with Pastor B.L. Horne officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Randy Fields Sr., David Kilgore, Benji Kilgore, Jeremy Rauton, Bear Wickstrom and Cody Stubbs.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, N.Y., 10001 or by visiting their website at alzfdn.org.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
She was raised in Sebring, Fla., and was a graduate of Sebring High School. Hilda lived in Lakeland, Fla. for several years, before moving to Soperton in 1976 and lived there until making Pendergrass her home in 2012. She worked at Federal Pacific and Oxford Industries for several years. She attended Grove Level Baptist Church in Maysville and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Jones and Ruth Carolyn Peacock Jones; and a brother, Donald Jones.
Mrs. Rauton is survived by her husband, Daniel Rauton, Pendergrass; four children, Carol Ann King, Swainsboro, Sharol White and husband Rayford, Pendergrass, Susan Stubbs and husband Cam, Sylvania, and Steven Rauton and wife Audra, Bethlehem; six grandchildren, Lucas Calhoun, Heather Hannah, Randy Fields, Jeremy Rauton, Perry Rauton and Carey Rauton; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the South Thompson Baptist Church with Pastor B.L. Horne officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Randy Fields Sr., David Kilgore, Benji Kilgore, Jeremy Rauton, Bear Wickstrom and Cody Stubbs.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, N.Y., 10001 or by visiting their website at alzfdn.org.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
Ellen Venida Aaron Reems (8-16-2019)
HOMER - Ellen Venida Aaron Reems, 90, Homer, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019.
Born on March 10, 1929, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Abbie Efton and Doris Jenkins Aaron. Mrs. Reems was a homemaker and a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, James Thomas Reems Sr.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: Steve and Susan Reems, Homer, Bobby Reems, Jefferson, and Freddie Reems, Homer; daughters, Gail Taylor, Demorest, and Annette Modesto, Murphy, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Mrs. Lynn Grizzle officiating.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, 706-778-8668 is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 10, 1929, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Abbie Efton and Doris Jenkins Aaron. Mrs. Reems was a homemaker and a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, James Thomas Reems Sr.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: Steve and Susan Reems, Homer, Bobby Reems, Jefferson, and Freddie Reems, Homer; daughters, Gail Taylor, Demorest, and Annette Modesto, Murphy, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Mrs. Lynn Grizzle officiating.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, 706-778-8668 is in charge of arrangements.
Nora Jean Chitwood (8-16-2019)
ROYSTON - Nora Jean Chitwood, 80, Royston, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.
Mrs. Chitwood was born in Danielsville, on January 31, 1939, daughter of the late Zelma Leaird and the late Vivian Kirk Argo. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson and was a member of Canon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Reid Chitwood; son, Dwayne Chitwood; daughters, Donna Rush and Shirley Joyce Chitwood; and brother, Thomas Kirk.
Survivors include her daughters, Miranda (Lary) Barnes, Lexington, and Christy (Anthony) Teate, Martin; brother, Kenneth Leaird, Little Rock, Ark.; daughter-in- law, Wendy Chitwood (Bill) Risner; grandchildren, Daniel (Meggan) Barnes, Alison Barnes, David (Kendyl) Barnes, Wesley Chitwood (Sophia Rivas), Wade Chitwood, Mary Beth Chitwood, Jacob Rush, Savanha Teate, Kirk Teate and McConnell Teate; and great-grandchildren, Joseph Barnes, Vivian Barnes and Brynn Barnes.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Canon Baptist Church with the Revs. Paul Creason and Eldon Massey officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Monday, August 19, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of Wendy and Bill Risner, 226 Cheek Lane, Canon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canon Baptist Youth Fund, c/o Canon Baptist Church, P. O. Box 306, Canon, Ga., 30520.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Chitwood was born in Danielsville, on January 31, 1939, daughter of the late Zelma Leaird and the late Vivian Kirk Argo. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson and was a member of Canon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Reid Chitwood; son, Dwayne Chitwood; daughters, Donna Rush and Shirley Joyce Chitwood; and brother, Thomas Kirk.
Survivors include her daughters, Miranda (Lary) Barnes, Lexington, and Christy (Anthony) Teate, Martin; brother, Kenneth Leaird, Little Rock, Ark.; daughter-in- law, Wendy Chitwood (Bill) Risner; grandchildren, Daniel (Meggan) Barnes, Alison Barnes, David (Kendyl) Barnes, Wesley Chitwood (Sophia Rivas), Wade Chitwood, Mary Beth Chitwood, Jacob Rush, Savanha Teate, Kirk Teate and McConnell Teate; and great-grandchildren, Joseph Barnes, Vivian Barnes and Brynn Barnes.
Funeral service: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Canon Baptist Church with the Revs. Paul Creason and Eldon Massey officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Monday, August 19, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of Wendy and Bill Risner, 226 Cheek Lane, Canon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canon Baptist Youth Fund, c/o Canon Baptist Church, P. O. Box 306, Canon, Ga., 30520.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
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