CARLTON - Phillip Eugene Huguley, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Huguley was born in Washington on July 13, 1944, the son of the late George Phillip Huguley and Lola Mae Gunter Huguley. He was a retired sandblaster having worked at North Georgia Monument and enjoyed fishing. Phillip was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eulene Pless.
Survivors include his children, Joel Huguley, Summer Crow, and Phillip Massey; brother, William Hughley; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 30, at 4 o’clock in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Fife officiating. Mr. Huguley will be cremated following the service. The family is at the residence and will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening., September 29.
Flowers will be accepted.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.
Vernece Ramey (09-22-17)
BRASELTON - Vernece Ramey, 70, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, peacefully in her sleep at her residence following a long bout with chronic illness.
She was one of 12 children born to the late Frank and Kate Palmer, January 26, 1947, in White County, Ga. She was married to the late Jack E. Ramey for 43 years until his death in November of 2007. They, along with their 3 boys, Jeff, Scott, and Keith, moved from White County to Jackson County in 1975. She was preceded in death by her only daughter, Jackie Vernece Ramey.
Vernece worked as a housekeeper and in quality control for various hotel, textile, and poultry businesses in north Georgia. Most affectionately referred to as "Vern", she will best be remembered as a very loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and relative, who passionately loved all with a very tender heart, and an occasional stern rebuke. She loved NASCAR, camping, and road trips with her sisters and family, and was quite fond of her dogs, Tinkerbell, Snowball, and Bella. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her three sons, Jeff Ramey, Braselton, Scott Ramey, Braselton, and Keith Ramey, Ogden, Utah.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
After cremation, a memorial service will be held Monday, September 25, at 7 p.m., in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home in Athens.
Instead of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her honor to the Cancer Society of Georgia.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, in charge of arrangements. www.bridgesfuneral.com
She was one of 12 children born to the late Frank and Kate Palmer, January 26, 1947, in White County, Ga. She was married to the late Jack E. Ramey for 43 years until his death in November of 2007. They, along with their 3 boys, Jeff, Scott, and Keith, moved from White County to Jackson County in 1975. She was preceded in death by her only daughter, Jackie Vernece Ramey.
Vernece worked as a housekeeper and in quality control for various hotel, textile, and poultry businesses in north Georgia. Most affectionately referred to as "Vern", she will best be remembered as a very loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and relative, who passionately loved all with a very tender heart, and an occasional stern rebuke. She loved NASCAR, camping, and road trips with her sisters and family, and was quite fond of her dogs, Tinkerbell, Snowball, and Bella. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her three sons, Jeff Ramey, Braselton, Scott Ramey, Braselton, and Keith Ramey, Ogden, Utah.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
After cremation, a memorial service will be held Monday, September 25, at 7 p.m., in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home in Athens.
Instead of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her honor to the Cancer Society of Georgia.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, in charge of arrangements. www.bridgesfuneral.com
Updated: Leland Amos (09-20-17)
HOSCHTON - Leland Keith Amos, 74, passed away peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
Mr. Amos was a member of Hoschton United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Navy and did three tours to Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Vickie Amos; sister, Vallory DeJong; brothers -in-law, Sam Dejong, Edwin Faulkner, Kenneth Faulkner and Harold McClure; sister-in-law, JoAnne Amos; and grandson, Keith Makay Amos.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Faulkner Amos; mother- in- law, Bonnie Faulkner, Jefferson; sons, Brad Amos and wife Candy, California, Jon Amos, Talmo; brothers, Kenneth Amos and wife Judy and Kent Amos, all of California; brothers- in- law and sisters- in- law, Tom and JoAnn Barry, Lamar and Charlene Faulkner, and Linda McClure; grandchildren, Garrett Amos, California, Courtney Rasmussen and husband Austin, Idaho, Joshua and Henry Amos, Talmo; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Paislee Rasmussen, Idaho; a number of nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives.
Memorial services will be held with military honors at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 24, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Mr. Amos was a member of Hoschton United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Navy and did three tours to Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Vickie Amos; sister, Vallory DeJong; brothers -in-law, Sam Dejong, Edwin Faulkner, Kenneth Faulkner and Harold McClure; sister-in-law, JoAnne Amos; and grandson, Keith Makay Amos.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Faulkner Amos; mother- in- law, Bonnie Faulkner, Jefferson; sons, Brad Amos and wife Candy, California, Jon Amos, Talmo; brothers, Kenneth Amos and wife Judy and Kent Amos, all of California; brothers- in- law and sisters- in- law, Tom and JoAnn Barry, Lamar and Charlene Faulkner, and Linda McClure; grandchildren, Garrett Amos, California, Courtney Rasmussen and husband Austin, Idaho, Joshua and Henry Amos, Talmo; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Paislee Rasmussen, Idaho; a number of nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives.
Memorial services will be held with military honors at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 24, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Jean Gruhn (09-19-17)
GAINSVILLE - Jean Ash Gruhn, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Gruhn.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kendall Gruhn; granddaughters Madeline and Kerrigan Gruhn; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was born on August 27, 1931, the youngest of four children to longtime educators Arthur and Stella Ash of Jefferson. Following in the path of her parents, Jean became a teacher and started teaching in Fort Valley, Ga. In 1954, she came to Gainesville, where she taught at GHS for 30 years. As the wife of Coach Bobby Gruhn, she shared his status as a significant role model for her students and community. During her career at GHS, she served as the girls PE teacher, as well as the girls cheerleading, tennis, and basketball coach. She was awarded many accolades including Star Teacher, Coach of the Year, as well as commissioning “The Rock” across from GHS. Most important, her door was always open to female students who might seek her counsel on a non-class issue, or just chatting with her. Her presence at GHS brought respect, admiration, and appreciation from students and parents. She was and will always be a RED ELEPHANT.
Jean loved her family and friends. Essential to her life was supporting her son and daughter-in-law and granddaughters. She loved her extended family and spending time with them on holidays. She loved traveling and lunches out with friends, and of course her many dogs she had over the years. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville.
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. A private family graveside will be held at Alta Vista Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, or Gainesville Athletic Club, PO Box 3141, Gainesville, GA 30503, Lakeview Academy Booster Club, 796 Lakeview Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501, or Eagle Ranch 5500 Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Gruhn.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kendall Gruhn; granddaughters Madeline and Kerrigan Gruhn; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was born on August 27, 1931, the youngest of four children to longtime educators Arthur and Stella Ash of Jefferson. Following in the path of her parents, Jean became a teacher and started teaching in Fort Valley, Ga. In 1954, she came to Gainesville, where she taught at GHS for 30 years. As the wife of Coach Bobby Gruhn, she shared his status as a significant role model for her students and community. During her career at GHS, she served as the girls PE teacher, as well as the girls cheerleading, tennis, and basketball coach. She was awarded many accolades including Star Teacher, Coach of the Year, as well as commissioning “The Rock” across from GHS. Most important, her door was always open to female students who might seek her counsel on a non-class issue, or just chatting with her. Her presence at GHS brought respect, admiration, and appreciation from students and parents. She was and will always be a RED ELEPHANT.
Jean loved her family and friends. Essential to her life was supporting her son and daughter-in-law and granddaughters. She loved her extended family and spending time with them on holidays. She loved traveling and lunches out with friends, and of course her many dogs she had over the years. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville.
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. A private family graveside will be held at Alta Vista Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice, or Gainesville Athletic Club, PO Box 3141, Gainesville, GA 30503, Lakeview Academy Booster Club, 796 Lakeview Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501, or Eagle Ranch 5500 Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
John Stuedemann (09-14-17)
COMER - John A. Stuedemann, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, on his farm in Comer, Georgia.
He was born October 3, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Earl and Valeria Stuedemann. He and his brother, Raymond Stuedemann, were raised on a livestock and grain farm. John graduated eighth grade from Hess School, a one room school where he was the only person in his grade every year but one. John graduated from Clinton High School in 1960, Iowa State with a B.S. in Farm Operation, a M.S. in Animal Science and PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from Oklahoma State University.
In 1970, he started his first and only job of 36 years with the USDA Agricultural Research Center at Watkinsville, Ga. John's main area of research was understanding and overcoming Fescue toxicosis in cattle, with a secondary focus in the control and treatment of internal parasites in cattle. He published research papers in both national and international publications. He was also a co-holder of five patents associated with overcoming Fescue toxicosis.
John and his wife, Patricia, purchased a farm in Madison County, Ga. in 1999. They established Cold Spring Angus Farm, where they developed a registered black angus herd that has become one of the leading herds of Pathfinder Cows in the state of Georgia.
John has been active in Madison County Cattlemen’s Association, Madison County Young Farmers Association, Madison County FFA supporter, Governance Board of the Broad River College and Career Academy, and as a commissioner on the Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission for eight years.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia; his brother, Raymond Stuedemann and wife Evelyn, Clinton Iowa; several nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
He was honored to be a member of such a caring community and to be blessed with fine neighbors. Closest to his heart were Cody and Morgan Floyd, who made it possible for John to continue his passion for farming and cattle up to the time he died.
Visitation will be at Meadow Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6158 Hwy. 191, Comer Ga., Saturday September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Clinton, Iowa at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison County Ag Center, Inc., P.O. Box 187, Danielsville GA 30633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
He was born October 3, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Earl and Valeria Stuedemann. He and his brother, Raymond Stuedemann, were raised on a livestock and grain farm. John graduated eighth grade from Hess School, a one room school where he was the only person in his grade every year but one. John graduated from Clinton High School in 1960, Iowa State with a B.S. in Farm Operation, a M.S. in Animal Science and PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from Oklahoma State University.
In 1970, he started his first and only job of 36 years with the USDA Agricultural Research Center at Watkinsville, Ga. John's main area of research was understanding and overcoming Fescue toxicosis in cattle, with a secondary focus in the control and treatment of internal parasites in cattle. He published research papers in both national and international publications. He was also a co-holder of five patents associated with overcoming Fescue toxicosis.
John and his wife, Patricia, purchased a farm in Madison County, Ga. in 1999. They established Cold Spring Angus Farm, where they developed a registered black angus herd that has become one of the leading herds of Pathfinder Cows in the state of Georgia.
John has been active in Madison County Cattlemen’s Association, Madison County Young Farmers Association, Madison County FFA supporter, Governance Board of the Broad River College and Career Academy, and as a commissioner on the Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission for eight years.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia; his brother, Raymond Stuedemann and wife Evelyn, Clinton Iowa; several nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
He was honored to be a member of such a caring community and to be blessed with fine neighbors. Closest to his heart were Cody and Morgan Floyd, who made it possible for John to continue his passion for farming and cattle up to the time he died.
Visitation will be at Meadow Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6158 Hwy. 191, Comer Ga., Saturday September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Clinton, Iowa at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison County Ag Center, Inc., P.O. Box 187, Danielsville GA 30633.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Doris Goggans (09-19-17)
WINDER - Doris S. Goggans, 82, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Goggans; sons, Jarrett Martin Bryan and wife Roxann, and William Thomas Bryan VI and wife Tara; stepsons, William Mark Goggans, Christopher Jason Goggans and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Kristine Bryan, Kendal Bryan, Jackson Bryan, Bradley Goggans, Tiffany Goggans-Janecke and husband Dillon; great-granddaughter, Calli Goggans.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, William Thomas Bryan III; parents, Clarence and Georgia Martin Segars; brother, Curtis Segars; and sister, Jeanann Adams.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Goggans; sons, Jarrett Martin Bryan and wife Roxann, and William Thomas Bryan VI and wife Tara; stepsons, William Mark Goggans, Christopher Jason Goggans and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Kristine Bryan, Kendal Bryan, Jackson Bryan, Bradley Goggans, Tiffany Goggans-Janecke and husband Dillon; great-granddaughter, Calli Goggans.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, William Thomas Bryan III; parents, Clarence and Georgia Martin Segars; brother, Curtis Segars; and sister, Jeanann Adams.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
‘Eddie’ Lindsey (09-15-17)
JEFFERSON - James Edward “Eddie” Lindsey, 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by family.
Eddie was born to James Louie and Mildred Lindsey, and lost his parents early in life. He worked for UPS for 36 years as a Feeder Driver with a spotless driving record, and became part of an elite group within UPS, the “Circle of Honor” before retiring. After his retirement, he went to school to learn how to operate the machinery he acquired and traveled across the country with his wife.
Most people knew that he enjoyed life and was completely full of himself. However, he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He also relished negotiating a good deal, whether for a tractor or a box of nails.
He was a member of New Liberty United Methodist Church and part of a tight-knit Sunday school class.
Survivors include his wife, Neil, of 54 years, and their three children, Francie Jones of Lenoir City, Tenn., Lisa Goodson, Roswell, Ga., and Jimmy Lindsey, Dallas, Ga.; grandchildren, Scott, Brent, Rebecca, Andrew, Brooke, and Preston; a daughter- in- law, Danielle Lindsey; and sons- in- law, Chuck Goodson and Neal Jones.
A memorial service is planned for 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, at New Liberty United Methodist Church in Braselton. Pastor Josh McDaniel will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Eddie was born to James Louie and Mildred Lindsey, and lost his parents early in life. He worked for UPS for 36 years as a Feeder Driver with a spotless driving record, and became part of an elite group within UPS, the “Circle of Honor” before retiring. After his retirement, he went to school to learn how to operate the machinery he acquired and traveled across the country with his wife.
Most people knew that he enjoyed life and was completely full of himself. However, he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He also relished negotiating a good deal, whether for a tractor or a box of nails.
He was a member of New Liberty United Methodist Church and part of a tight-knit Sunday school class.
Survivors include his wife, Neil, of 54 years, and their three children, Francie Jones of Lenoir City, Tenn., Lisa Goodson, Roswell, Ga., and Jimmy Lindsey, Dallas, Ga.; grandchildren, Scott, Brent, Rebecca, Andrew, Brooke, and Preston; a daughter- in- law, Danielle Lindsey; and sons- in- law, Chuck Goodson and Neal Jones.
A memorial service is planned for 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, at New Liberty United Methodist Church in Braselton. Pastor Josh McDaniel will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Updated: Bruce Turner (09-14-17)
Bruce Wayne Turner passed away Thursday September 14, 2017. of natural causes.
Born on May 8, 1948, in Somerville, N.J., he was the son of Orie and Charlotte Turner. As a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. Bruce was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his taxidermy shop. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orie B. Turner, Fred Turner and Carl Turner.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Janice Watson Turner; her two children, Daniel E. McIntyre, Jr. and Pamela McIntyre, and Brenna Mason, Lisa Vaughn from his previous marriage; two siblings, Char Turner Middleton and Rick Turner; three brothers, Orie B. Turner, Fred Turner and Carl Turner; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Services will take place on Wednesday, September 20. Family and friends are welcome at Carter Funeral home between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with a graveside service commencing at 1 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens, both in Winder.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bruce's name to either of the following charities: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans,
http://nchv.org/index.php/getinvolved/getinvolved/donate/; Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2698&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17033&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Non_Brand_Charity&utm_term=veteran%20charity&utm_content=Non_Brand_Charity_Veterans_PH; or St. Jude's https://www.stjude.org/.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 8, 1948, in Somerville, N.J., he was the son of Orie and Charlotte Turner. As a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. Bruce was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his taxidermy shop. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orie B. Turner, Fred Turner and Carl Turner.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Janice Watson Turner; her two children, Daniel E. McIntyre, Jr. and Pamela McIntyre, and Brenna Mason, Lisa Vaughn from his previous marriage; two siblings, Char Turner Middleton and Rick Turner; three brothers, Orie B. Turner, Fred Turner and Carl Turner; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Services will take place on Wednesday, September 20. Family and friends are welcome at Carter Funeral home between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with a graveside service commencing at 1 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens, both in Winder.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bruce's name to either of the following charities: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans,
http://nchv.org/index.php/getinvolved/getinvolved/donate/; Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2698&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17033&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Non_Brand_Charity&utm_term=veteran%20charity&utm_content=Non_Brand_Charity_Veterans_PH; or St. Jude's https://www.stjude.org/.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: ‘Vic’ Lord (09-16-17)
James Victor "Vic" Lord, 56, passed on Saturday September 16, 2017.
Mr. Lord was the son of the late Victor Lord and Judy Hale Bell. Mr. Lord worked for Flowers Inc. and was an Army Veteran. He graduated from Clarke Central High and from Athens Tech.
Survivors include his brother and nephew, Charles and Dylan Lord.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens on Sunday September 24.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lord was the son of the late Victor Lord and Judy Hale Bell. Mr. Lord worked for Flowers Inc. and was an Army Veteran. He graduated from Clarke Central High and from Athens Tech.
Survivors include his brother and nephew, Charles and Dylan Lord.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens on Sunday September 24.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Allison (09-18-17)
MAYSVILLE - Ronald Wayne Allison, 69, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at his residence.
Mr. Allison was born in Lilburn, Ga., the son of the late Leonard D. and Ruby Hughes Allison. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Cass. Mr. Allison was retired from Conwed Plastics, Athens, and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Harris Allison; and son-in-law, Terry Cass, Maysville.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Allison was born in Lilburn, Ga., the son of the late Leonard D. and Ruby Hughes Allison. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Cass. Mr. Allison was retired from Conwed Plastics, Athens, and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Harris Allison; and son-in-law, Terry Cass, Maysville.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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