HOSCHTON - Bobby Parks, 84, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Howell and Lois Mauldin Parks. A sister, Geraldine Berryman, preceded Mr. Parks in death. He was a member of Auburn Masonic Lodge #230 F. & A. M. and Sharon Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He was employed for 32 years at E. V. Camp Steel Works Decatur, and 18 years with Ninth District Opportunity, Gainesville, as Weatherization Director. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family.
Surviving include his wife, Helen Thompson Parks; children, Kay (David) Laws and Darryl (Anita) Parks, all of Hoschton; grandchildren, Carly Melin, Hillary Beaulieu, Dustin (Jessica) Parks and Hannah Parks; great-grandchildren, Jonah Melin, Huck Melin, Eli Melin, Benaiah Melin and Fox Beaulieu; and a brother, Jarrell Parks, Auburn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Melin and Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will be in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Le Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 1059 Dee Kennedy Rd., Auburn, GA 30680, or the American Stroke Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements
Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Donald Carlson (07-12-14)
ALPHARETTA - Donald William Carlson, 93, formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., entered into rest Saturday, July 12, 2014.
Mr. Carlson was born in Tonawanda, N.Y., the son of the late Elmer and Margaret Swansfeger Carlson. He was a retired salesman, was of the Methodist denomination, a Navy Veteran of World War II, and past Commander of American Legion Post 264.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Joyce Minor Carlson Alpharetta; two sons, William Donald Carlson and his wife Suzanne, Jefferson, James Gunnar Carlson and his wife Cindy, Longneck, Del.; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carole Carlson, Victor, N.Y.; sister, Gloria Clark, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tracy (Mark) Sadowski, Dawn (Giorgio) Giovinazzo, Trevor Carlson (Laura), Denise Carlson, Erik Carlson (Victoria), and Laura Crawn (Justin); and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday August 9, at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke and the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Georgia Chapter, PO Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr. Carlson was born in Tonawanda, N.Y., the son of the late Elmer and Margaret Swansfeger Carlson. He was a retired salesman, was of the Methodist denomination, a Navy Veteran of World War II, and past Commander of American Legion Post 264.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Joyce Minor Carlson Alpharetta; two sons, William Donald Carlson and his wife Suzanne, Jefferson, James Gunnar Carlson and his wife Cindy, Longneck, Del.; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carole Carlson, Victor, N.Y.; sister, Gloria Clark, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tracy (Mark) Sadowski, Dawn (Giorgio) Giovinazzo, Trevor Carlson (Laura), Denise Carlson, Erik Carlson (Victoria), and Laura Crawn (Justin); and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday August 9, at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke and the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Georgia Chapter, PO Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Judy Frances Taylor (07-20-14)
ATHENS - Judy F. Taylor, 53, died Sunday, July 20, 2014.
A native of Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of Alton Nix and the late Jean Jones Nix. She had worked at the UGA Bookstore, the Georgia State Botanical Gardens, and Cup of Karma Café in Comer.
Survivors in addition to her father include a daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Jason Williams, Winder; sister, Melinda Bagwell, Hull; and granddaughter, Taylor Williams.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Fellowship in Bogart with the Rev. Tim Vaughn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage Fellowship, Fowler Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
A native of Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of Alton Nix and the late Jean Jones Nix. She had worked at the UGA Bookstore, the Georgia State Botanical Gardens, and Cup of Karma Café in Comer.
Survivors in addition to her father include a daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Jason Williams, Winder; sister, Melinda Bagwell, Hull; and granddaughter, Taylor Williams.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Fellowship in Bogart with the Rev. Tim Vaughn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage Fellowship, Fowler Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Annie Clark (07-21-14)
DANIELSVILLE - Annie L. Clark, 80, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014.
Ms. Clark was the daughter of the late Grady and Lillie Mae David. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.F. Clark, Jr.; and a sister, Barbara Carroll.
Survivors include sons, Wayne Clark, Danielsville, and Mark Clark, Maine; a daughter, Patsy Ayers, Danielsville; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 24, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m. following the visitation in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Clark was the daughter of the late Grady and Lillie Mae David. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.F. Clark, Jr.; and a sister, Barbara Carroll.
Survivors include sons, Wayne Clark, Danielsville, and Mark Clark, Maine; a daughter, Patsy Ayers, Danielsville; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 24, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m. following the visitation in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Dr. Kenneth Eugene Leonard, Ph.D. (07-20-14)
DANIELSVILLE - Dr. Kenneth Eugene Leonard, Ph.D., 67, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of Billie June Shuffebarger Leonard and the late Samuel Bevington Leonard. He attended Michigan State University and the University of Georgia. Dr. Leonard served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) from 1968-1971 then transitioned to the IT field to work in both the public and national defense military sectors until 1998. Dr. Leonard then went on to achieve a PhD in Ecology and focus on his life long love of preserving the natural world. He shared a love for the outdoors with his son and daughter, enjoyed teaching others about the conservation and protection of nature, and was also involved for many years with the Boy Scouts of America as a troop leader and in the administration. Dr. Leonard previously lived in Ohio, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and established their residence here in Georgia.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife of 48 years, Anna Hilkovitch Leonard, Danielsville; son, Dr. Norman E. (Skye) Leonard, Dahlonega; daughter, Stephanie M. (Todd) Higdon, Danielsville; two sisters, Bethany (Dr. Ralph) Hefner, Columbus, Ohio, Sharon (James T.) Clarke, Wheeling, W.Va.; life long best friends, Dr. Greg and Mrs. Debra Radecky; and grandchildren, Natalie Kate Higdon, Samuel Knox Higdon, Jessica Marie Leonard-Mack, Elijah, Wolfie and Gwennie Wright.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MOAS, 1888 Colbert Danielsville Rd., Danielsville, GA 30633, or NEGA Food Bank, P.O. Box 48857, Athens, GA 30604.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating.
The family is at the residence of Todd and Stephanie Higdon, 34 Samuel Court, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of Billie June Shuffebarger Leonard and the late Samuel Bevington Leonard. He attended Michigan State University and the University of Georgia. Dr. Leonard served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) from 1968-1971 then transitioned to the IT field to work in both the public and national defense military sectors until 1998. Dr. Leonard then went on to achieve a PhD in Ecology and focus on his life long love of preserving the natural world. He shared a love for the outdoors with his son and daughter, enjoyed teaching others about the conservation and protection of nature, and was also involved for many years with the Boy Scouts of America as a troop leader and in the administration. Dr. Leonard previously lived in Ohio, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and established their residence here in Georgia.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife of 48 years, Anna Hilkovitch Leonard, Danielsville; son, Dr. Norman E. (Skye) Leonard, Dahlonega; daughter, Stephanie M. (Todd) Higdon, Danielsville; two sisters, Bethany (Dr. Ralph) Hefner, Columbus, Ohio, Sharon (James T.) Clarke, Wheeling, W.Va.; life long best friends, Dr. Greg and Mrs. Debra Radecky; and grandchildren, Natalie Kate Higdon, Samuel Knox Higdon, Jessica Marie Leonard-Mack, Elijah, Wolfie and Gwennie Wright.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MOAS, 1888 Colbert Danielsville Rd., Danielsville, GA 30633, or NEGA Food Bank, P.O. Box 48857, Athens, GA 30604.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel with the Rev. Robby Brown officiating.
The family is at the residence of Todd and Stephanie Higdon, 34 Samuel Court, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
G.H. Kinney (07-20-14)
JEFFERSON - G. H. Kinney, 88, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.
Mr. Kinney was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Virgil and Alma Bachelor Kinney. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Kinney was a construction superintendent for many years and retired from Vandiver Construction Company. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Elizabeth Carter Kinney; two brothers, Hubert and Orin Kinney; and a sister, Gertrell Guinn.
Survivors include children, Diane Roberts, Athens, Larry Kinney, Waynesboro, and Greg Kinney, Hoschton; grandchildren, Gene Roberts, Jr., Dr. Justin Kinney, Cory Pritchard and Kristen Blais; five great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and Dr. Justin Kinney officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park with military honors. Those honored as pallbearers will be Hugh Kinney, Larry Stover, Randy Johnson, Dewey Johnson, Mark Tucker, and Sheldon Taylor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday July 26, from 12 until 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homestead Hospice, 1731 Meriweather Dr. #107, Bogart, GA 30622, or to Bentley Assisted Living, 50 Sumner Way, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr. Kinney was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Virgil and Alma Bachelor Kinney. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II at the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Kinney was a construction superintendent for many years and retired from Vandiver Construction Company. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Elizabeth Carter Kinney; two brothers, Hubert and Orin Kinney; and a sister, Gertrell Guinn.
Survivors include children, Diane Roberts, Athens, Larry Kinney, Waynesboro, and Greg Kinney, Hoschton; grandchildren, Gene Roberts, Jr., Dr. Justin Kinney, Cory Pritchard and Kristen Blais; five great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 26, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and Dr. Justin Kinney officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park with military honors. Those honored as pallbearers will be Hugh Kinney, Larry Stover, Randy Johnson, Dewey Johnson, Mark Tucker, and Sheldon Taylor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday July 26, from 12 until 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homestead Hospice, 1731 Meriweather Dr. #107, Bogart, GA 30622, or to Bentley Assisted Living, 50 Sumner Way, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Judy Moore (07-11-14)
ALTO - Judy Dotson Moore, 61, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
She was born July 7, 1953 in Clayton, the daughter of the late Earl W. Dotson and Melba Vinson Dotson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in law, Joyce and Tom Dotson and Linda “Butchie” and Bill Crunkleton. She lived in Alto for 15 years, was employed as an administrative secretary at Lee Arrendale State Prison, and was a member of Lakemont Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver and friend.
Survivors include her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 39 years, James Carroll Moore, Alto; one son, Colby Moore and his wife, Carrie, Banks County; one daughter, Chelsey Moore, Banks County; one brother, Jimmy Angel, Asheville, N.C.; and one sister, Kathy Dotson Seabolt and husband, Kerry, Habersham County; two grandchildren, Jacob Bolling and Jonathan Moore; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Lakemont Baptist Church with Chaplain Cynseria Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Wiley Cemetery.
Beck Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of the arrangements.
An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
She was born July 7, 1953 in Clayton, the daughter of the late Earl W. Dotson and Melba Vinson Dotson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in law, Joyce and Tom Dotson and Linda “Butchie” and Bill Crunkleton. She lived in Alto for 15 years, was employed as an administrative secretary at Lee Arrendale State Prison, and was a member of Lakemont Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver and friend.
Survivors include her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 39 years, James Carroll Moore, Alto; one son, Colby Moore and his wife, Carrie, Banks County; one daughter, Chelsey Moore, Banks County; one brother, Jimmy Angel, Asheville, N.C.; and one sister, Kathy Dotson Seabolt and husband, Kerry, Habersham County; two grandchildren, Jacob Bolling and Jonathan Moore; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Lakemont Baptist Church with Chaplain Cynseria Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Wiley Cemetery.
Beck Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of the arrangements.
An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
Updated: ‘B.W.’ Coile (07-16-14)
Brantley “B W” Webster Coile, Jr., 75, known to many by the name of his comedic character Roscoe PuCannon, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 16, 2014. of lung cancer.
A son of Crawford, GA, he was born on April 22, 1939, to Brantley Webster Coile, Sr. and Jessie Davison Coile.
Entrepreneur, businessman and entertainer, B W, served the community in a number of ways over his 60-year career. Other than some early jobs and a stint in the United States Air Force, he applied his creativity, intelligence, and unflagging energy to starting and running a number of successful businesses including Master’s Garage, Coile Discount Furniture, Coile Manufacture’s Outlet, Coile Sound Company, B W Coile Land Company, and Southern Forest Homes, where he built innovative houses of his own design.
For all those accomplishments, he will be most remembered for his efforts as an entertainer and master of ceremonies for the Colbert Fourth of July Celebration, the Comer Christmas parade, the Madison County Fair, and many other venues around the area. His character Roscoe PuCannon was loved by many who didn’t even know his real name. In addition B W was a country music songwriter and performer with numerous records and albums.
Survivors include a son, Brantley Webster Coile, III, Athens; daughter, Deena Renee Parham, Colbert; sisters, Josephine Taylor, Vicky Smith (Marvin), and Doris Aldrich (Stan); four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
A son of Crawford, GA, he was born on April 22, 1939, to Brantley Webster Coile, Sr. and Jessie Davison Coile.
Entrepreneur, businessman and entertainer, B W, served the community in a number of ways over his 60-year career. Other than some early jobs and a stint in the United States Air Force, he applied his creativity, intelligence, and unflagging energy to starting and running a number of successful businesses including Master’s Garage, Coile Discount Furniture, Coile Manufacture’s Outlet, Coile Sound Company, B W Coile Land Company, and Southern Forest Homes, where he built innovative houses of his own design.
For all those accomplishments, he will be most remembered for his efforts as an entertainer and master of ceremonies for the Colbert Fourth of July Celebration, the Comer Christmas parade, the Madison County Fair, and many other venues around the area. His character Roscoe PuCannon was loved by many who didn’t even know his real name. In addition B W was a country music songwriter and performer with numerous records and albums.
Survivors include a son, Brantley Webster Coile, III, Athens; daughter, Deena Renee Parham, Colbert; sisters, Josephine Taylor, Vicky Smith (Marvin), and Doris Aldrich (Stan); four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Phillip Ervin (07-19-14)
LULA - Phillip James Ervin, 47, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his residence.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of Ronald Ervin (Ruth) of Lula and the late Jo Ann Wilson Ervin.
Survivors in addition to his father and stepmother, include a daughter, Cindy Jo Ervin, Acworth; and a brother, Michael Aubry (Jan Vaughn) Ervin, Commerce.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Minish Cemetery on Neese-Commerce Road. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ivie Funeral Home; P.O. Box 728, Commerce, GA 30529, on behalf of services for Mr. Ervin.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of Ronald Ervin (Ruth) of Lula and the late Jo Ann Wilson Ervin.
Survivors in addition to his father and stepmother, include a daughter, Cindy Jo Ervin, Acworth; and a brother, Michael Aubry (Jan Vaughn) Ervin, Commerce.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Minish Cemetery on Neese-Commerce Road. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ivie Funeral Home; P.O. Box 728, Commerce, GA 30529, on behalf of services for Mr. Ervin.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Donald Carroll (07-20-14)
COMMERCE - Donald Lamar Carroll, 62, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Carroll was born in Commerce, the son of the late Robert George and Minnie Lou Slater Carroll. He was a machine operator and was a member of Little Country Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Whitlock Carroll, Commerce; sons, Doug, Bobby, and Joey Carroll, all of Commerce; brother, Steve Carroll, Jefferson; sister, Rachel Dickerson, Commerce; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m., from Solid Rock Baptist Church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and M.A. Poole officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Carroll was born in Commerce, the son of the late Robert George and Minnie Lou Slater Carroll. He was a machine operator and was a member of Little Country Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Whitlock Carroll, Commerce; sons, Doug, Bobby, and Joey Carroll, all of Commerce; brother, Steve Carroll, Jefferson; sister, Rachel Dickerson, Commerce; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m., from Solid Rock Baptist Church with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and M.A. Poole officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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