Joan Sorrow, 60, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Sorrow was the daughter of the late Mamie Smith Anderson.
Survivors include close family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 1, at McElhannon Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. The Revs. Johnny Foster and Eric Bunch will officiate. Family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home Saturday prior to the services.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buddy’ Logan (09-21-16)
Lewis Benjamin “Buddy” Logan, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by this family Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Buddy, a lifelong resident of Madison County, was the son of the late Jowett and Betty Morris Logan of Colbert. He graduated from Madison County High School in 1963, where he played baseball, lettered in football, and was an FFA officer. He was a long-standing member and deacon of Hull Baptist Church and a founding member of the Hull Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for Sears for more than ten years before moving to the United States Postal Service where he retired after 30 years of service. Buddy enjoyed playing church league and travel softball, and watching NASCAR racing, the Atlanta Braves, and especially the Georgia Bulldogs. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Buddy was a kind, thoughtful man with a generous heart for helping others.
Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart, June Elrod Logan, Hull; two daughters, Kim (Clayton) Darwin, Comer, and Kristi Logan, Flowery Branch; three sisters, Shirley (Billy) McCarty, Annette Shubert, and Sharon Hillsman, all of Colbert; and three grandchildren, Abbi, Katie, and Ben Darwin, all of Comer.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 25, at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment followed at the Hull Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews, Tony and Tim Shubert, Eddie and Brian McCarty, Trent Hillsman, and Matthew Baker. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Hull Baptist Church Character Builders Sunday School Class and the Hull Volunteer Fire Department.
Memorials may be made to the Hull Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, were in charge of arrangements.
Buddy, a lifelong resident of Madison County, was the son of the late Jowett and Betty Morris Logan of Colbert. He graduated from Madison County High School in 1963, where he played baseball, lettered in football, and was an FFA officer. He was a long-standing member and deacon of Hull Baptist Church and a founding member of the Hull Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for Sears for more than ten years before moving to the United States Postal Service where he retired after 30 years of service. Buddy enjoyed playing church league and travel softball, and watching NASCAR racing, the Atlanta Braves, and especially the Georgia Bulldogs. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Buddy was a kind, thoughtful man with a generous heart for helping others.
Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart, June Elrod Logan, Hull; two daughters, Kim (Clayton) Darwin, Comer, and Kristi Logan, Flowery Branch; three sisters, Shirley (Billy) McCarty, Annette Shubert, and Sharon Hillsman, all of Colbert; and three grandchildren, Abbi, Katie, and Ben Darwin, all of Comer.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 25, at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment followed at the Hull Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews, Tony and Tim Shubert, Eddie and Brian McCarty, Trent Hillsman, and Matthew Baker. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Hull Baptist Church Character Builders Sunday School Class and the Hull Volunteer Fire Department.
Memorials may be made to the Hull Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, were in charge of arrangements.
Janice Scheck (09-26-16)
JEFFERSON - Janice Ayers Scheck, 75, entered into rest Monday, September 26, 2016.
Mrs. Scheck was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late Jones Bright Ayers and Mozelle Redd Ayers. Mrs. Scheck was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, attended the University of Georgia, and worked as a cosmetologist and bank teller.
Survivors include her husband, Don Scheck, Jefferson; daughter, Julie Benkoski and her husband John, Madison, son, Rick Mobley and his wife Wendy, Jefferson; sister, Carol Van Orden and her husband Tom, Arlington, Texas; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, at 1 p.m., in the Bethany United Methodist Church with Pastor Ross Wheeler officiating. The body will lie in state from 12:30 until 1 p.m. in the Church, prior to the service. The burial will follow in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Story Tate, Mark Bradley, Tom Hays, Ben Wurtz, Nelson Brock, and Cole Allen honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CHIP Program, C/O Unity Lodge # 36, 369 Borders Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, or the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Janice’s wishes were for everyone to wear colorful clothing to her funeral services and to bring along an ink pen to be donated to the nursing staff at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Scheck was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late Jones Bright Ayers and Mozelle Redd Ayers. Mrs. Scheck was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, attended the University of Georgia, and worked as a cosmetologist and bank teller.
Survivors include her husband, Don Scheck, Jefferson; daughter, Julie Benkoski and her husband John, Madison, son, Rick Mobley and his wife Wendy, Jefferson; sister, Carol Van Orden and her husband Tom, Arlington, Texas; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, at 1 p.m., in the Bethany United Methodist Church with Pastor Ross Wheeler officiating. The body will lie in state from 12:30 until 1 p.m. in the Church, prior to the service. The burial will follow in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Story Tate, Mark Bradley, Tom Hays, Ben Wurtz, Nelson Brock, and Cole Allen honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CHIP Program, C/O Unity Lodge # 36, 369 Borders Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, or the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Janice’s wishes were for everyone to wear colorful clothing to her funeral services and to bring along an ink pen to be donated to the nursing staff at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
‘Bob’ Moulder (09-24-16)
Robert Lewis “Bob” Moulder, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Bob was born in Alpharetta on June 4, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lula Mayfield Moulder; two infant brothers, Everett and Ralph Moulder; brothers, Leon Moulder, Jerry Moulder, Jim, Gus, and Eddie Smith; and daughter-in-law, Dana Moulder.
Bob was a member of Maysville Baptist Church in Jackson County. He loved his church and his family. He was a graduate of Milton High School in Alpharetta, and retired from Utility Services. Bob was a very kind, thoughtful, loving and prayerful man, who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his sons, Stephen and Michael; two sisters, Betty and Howard Spruill and Barbara and Ray Douglas; brother, Tom and Mary Moulder; sister-in-law, Sharon Moulder; sweet caregiver and friend, Cindy; good friend, Janice Burch; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services honoring Bob’s life will be held on Thursday, September 29, at 11 a.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 11 a.m. at Maysville Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Bob was born in Alpharetta on June 4, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lula Mayfield Moulder; two infant brothers, Everett and Ralph Moulder; brothers, Leon Moulder, Jerry Moulder, Jim, Gus, and Eddie Smith; and daughter-in-law, Dana Moulder.
Bob was a member of Maysville Baptist Church in Jackson County. He loved his church and his family. He was a graduate of Milton High School in Alpharetta, and retired from Utility Services. Bob was a very kind, thoughtful, loving and prayerful man, who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his sons, Stephen and Michael; two sisters, Betty and Howard Spruill and Barbara and Ray Douglas; brother, Tom and Mary Moulder; sister-in-law, Sharon Moulder; sweet caregiver and friend, Cindy; good friend, Janice Burch; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services honoring Bob’s life will be held on Thursday, September 29, at 11 a.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 11 a.m. at Maysville Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Ward (09-17-16)
Phyllis Ward, 73, died Saturday, September 17, 2016.
A native of Royston, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Bonnie Cromer Roach. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Bruce. She was employed with the University of Georgia for many years and was named Secretary of the Year in 1980.
Survivors include her husband, Garvis Ward; siblings, Gail (Scott) Jones, Dennis (Beverley) Roach and Ronnie (Susan) Roach; granddaughter, Natalie Bruce; and great-grandson, Austin Bruce.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 20, at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.www.lordandstephens.com
A native of Royston, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Bonnie Cromer Roach. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Bruce. She was employed with the University of Georgia for many years and was named Secretary of the Year in 1980.
Survivors include her husband, Garvis Ward; siblings, Gail (Scott) Jones, Dennis (Beverley) Roach and Ronnie (Susan) Roach; granddaughter, Natalie Bruce; and great-grandson, Austin Bruce.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 20, at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.www.lordandstephens.com
Updated: Roy Lee White (09-26-16)
COMMERCE - Roy Lee White, 81, died Monday, September 26, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. White was born December 14, 1935, in Athens, the son of the late Jacob Andrew and Mae Belle Looney White. He was retired after 25 years of service with Standard Coosa Thatcher. Mr. White was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. White was preceded in death by a sister Katie Esco; and his wife, Martha Jo Ayers White.
Survivors include a son, Andy White, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Shayne Pressley, Jefferson; grandson, Josh Hall and fiancé Jessica Chavez, Commerce; two great-grandchildren, J.C. Hall and Souli Chavez, Commerce; and a brother, Robert White, Athens.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Angie Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 27.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mr. White was born December 14, 1935, in Athens, the son of the late Jacob Andrew and Mae Belle Looney White. He was retired after 25 years of service with Standard Coosa Thatcher. Mr. White was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. White was preceded in death by a sister Katie Esco; and his wife, Martha Jo Ayers White.
Survivors include a son, Andy White, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Shayne Pressley, Jefferson; grandson, Josh Hall and fiancé Jessica Chavez, Commerce; two great-grandchildren, J.C. Hall and Souli Chavez, Commerce; and a brother, Robert White, Athens.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Angie Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 27.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
Louis Howard Betts (09-25-16)
Louis Howard Betts, 87, died Sunday, September 25, 2016.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Carol Threlkeld Betts and Edward Betts and brother to the late Charles Betts. Known as “Sonny” to many, Mr. Betts served in the National Guard and worked many years for Sears and Roebuck in Atlanta before returning to Madison County as a cattle farmer. Mr. Betts served as an elder at both Smyrna Presbyterian Church and New Hope Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Betts.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Marion Betts; children, Nancy (Jerry) Miller, Leigh Ann (Philip) Munro, and Howard (Sandy) Betts; and grandchildren, Rebecca Weeks, Rachel Hunt, Ben Munro, Esther Claassen, Thomas Munro, Jamie Whiddon, Jeremiah Miller, and Bobby Betts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 28, at noon, at New Hope Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville Tuesday, September 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Donations can be made to the New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 556, Comer, GA 30629, or Thornwell Children’s Home at 302 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Carol Threlkeld Betts and Edward Betts and brother to the late Charles Betts. Known as “Sonny” to many, Mr. Betts served in the National Guard and worked many years for Sears and Roebuck in Atlanta before returning to Madison County as a cattle farmer. Mr. Betts served as an elder at both Smyrna Presbyterian Church and New Hope Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Betts.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Marion Betts; children, Nancy (Jerry) Miller, Leigh Ann (Philip) Munro, and Howard (Sandy) Betts; and grandchildren, Rebecca Weeks, Rachel Hunt, Ben Munro, Esther Claassen, Thomas Munro, Jamie Whiddon, Jeremiah Miller, and Bobby Betts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 28, at noon, at New Hope Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville Tuesday, September 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Donations can be made to the New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 556, Comer, GA 30629, or Thornwell Children’s Home at 302 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Thad Richey (09-25-16)
COMMERCE - Thad Richey, 83, a lifelong resident of Commerce, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016.
Mr. Richey was the son of the late J.W. and Lessie Martin Richey. He was a veteran of the United States Army 1953-1955, was retired from Westinghouse/ABB, and a long-time member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lou McRee Riche, Commerce; children, Mark (Sheila) Richey, Pam (Mike) Minish, Tim Richey, Sandi Richey, all of Commerce; sister, Ruth McCoy, Commerce; brother, Thomas Richey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Monday, September 26, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blacks Creek Baptist Church, 3754 Blacks Creek Baptist Church Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Richey was the son of the late J.W. and Lessie Martin Richey. He was a veteran of the United States Army 1953-1955, was retired from Westinghouse/ABB, and a long-time member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lou McRee Riche, Commerce; children, Mark (Sheila) Richey, Pam (Mike) Minish, Tim Richey, Sandi Richey, all of Commerce; sister, Ruth McCoy, Commerce; brother, Thomas Richey, Commerce; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Monday, September 26, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blacks Creek Baptist Church, 3754 Blacks Creek Baptist Church Rd., Commerce, GA 30530.
Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements.
Harry Fancher (09-21-16)
HULL - Harry Granger Fancher, our beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at his residence at 7:32 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, after losing a 9-month battle with cancer.
Harry was 78 years old. He was born in Norwalk, Conn. on December 22, 1937. He was the first of five children born to Harry and Ruth (Porter) Fancher. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua David Fancher.
Harry was born in Norwalk, Conn. and grew up in Bedford, N.Y. Harry joined ROTC in high school and served in the Army Reserves for 10 years. He married Sandra Smith Fancher in 1959.
He loved his family and spent his life providing for them. He also loved God and instilled that faith in his family by example. One of his hobbies was his love of cars, and he enjoyed many a day tinkering on them. Professionally, he worked in the computer field, first at Teleregister, then Bunker Ramo, and finally, DataPoint. His work took him and his family from Connecticut to Hallandale, Fla. in 1965, to Conyers in 1970; and to Hull in 1978. Shortly thereafter, Harry began working in the banking industry. He was a strong Christian and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Sandra Smith Fancher; four children and their spouses, Bonnie Kepler and her husband, Cameron, Laura Carlan and her husband, Joe, David Fancher and his wife, Jenny;, and Tim Fancher and his wife, Becky; four grandchildren, Sydney, Noelle, Samuel, and James; siblings, Bill (Glenda) Fancher, Lilburn, Dan Fancher, Helena, Mont., Marilyn Wray, Mount Kisco, N,Y., and Paul (Faye) Fancher, Unionville, Tenn.
Special thanks to Athena Hospice, LLC.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family as we celebrate the life of Harry Granger Fancher.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Harry was 78 years old. He was born in Norwalk, Conn. on December 22, 1937. He was the first of five children born to Harry and Ruth (Porter) Fancher. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua David Fancher.
Harry was born in Norwalk, Conn. and grew up in Bedford, N.Y. Harry joined ROTC in high school and served in the Army Reserves for 10 years. He married Sandra Smith Fancher in 1959.
He loved his family and spent his life providing for them. He also loved God and instilled that faith in his family by example. One of his hobbies was his love of cars, and he enjoyed many a day tinkering on them. Professionally, he worked in the computer field, first at Teleregister, then Bunker Ramo, and finally, DataPoint. His work took him and his family from Connecticut to Hallandale, Fla. in 1965, to Conyers in 1970; and to Hull in 1978. Shortly thereafter, Harry began working in the banking industry. He was a strong Christian and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Sandra Smith Fancher; four children and their spouses, Bonnie Kepler and her husband, Cameron, Laura Carlan and her husband, Joe, David Fancher and his wife, Jenny;, and Tim Fancher and his wife, Becky; four grandchildren, Sydney, Noelle, Samuel, and James; siblings, Bill (Glenda) Fancher, Lilburn, Dan Fancher, Helena, Mont., Marilyn Wray, Mount Kisco, N,Y., and Paul (Faye) Fancher, Unionville, Tenn.
Special thanks to Athena Hospice, LLC.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family as we celebrate the life of Harry Granger Fancher.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Deborah Tabner (09-21-16)
MONROE - Deborah Eileen Tabner, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
She attended Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. Deborah worked for Ryder Fleet as an inventory supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Christine Sparks Crider; her husband, Michael D. Tabner; and two brothers, Charles and Richard Crider.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Michelle Owens, Monroe, and Holly Marie Tabner, Winder; a brother, David Crider, Swanton, Ohio; five sisters, Mary Wotring, Winder, Patricia Doster, Winder, Lynn Miller, Berkey, Ohio, Kelly Hoover, Sylvania, Ohio, and Tracy Baranek, Sylvania, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She attended Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. Deborah worked for Ryder Fleet as an inventory supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Christine Sparks Crider; her husband, Michael D. Tabner; and two brothers, Charles and Richard Crider.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Michelle Owens, Monroe, and Holly Marie Tabner, Winder; a brother, David Crider, Swanton, Ohio; five sisters, Mary Wotring, Winder, Patricia Doster, Winder, Lynn Miller, Berkey, Ohio, Kelly Hoover, Sylvania, Ohio, and Tracy Baranek, Sylvania, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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