NICHOLSON - Randall Paul Vaughn, 66, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Vaughn was born in Commerce, the son of the late Chalmas and Agnes Smith Vaughn. He was retired as a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Chester Vaughn, Nicholson; son, Chris Vaughn, Nicholson; daughter, Stephanie Cash, Winder; brothers, Steve Vaughn and Chuck Vaughn, both of Clarkston; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at River of Life Worship Center with the Rev. Bobby Ivester officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Nora Deaton (04-16-14)
WINDER - Nora Mote Deaton, 85, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Loggins Mote. Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Deaton. She was a retiree of Cherokee Manufacturing Company and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Joyce (David) Binnion; brothers, Herman (Ann) Mote and Quinton (Martha) Mote, all of Winder, and Danny (Brenda) Mote, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Holliday Corine Deaton and Peggy Deaton, all of Winder; brothers-in-law, Bill Deaton, Snellville, James Deaton, Gainesville, and Verlyn Deaton, Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Youngblood officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Loggins Mote. Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Deaton. She was a retiree of Cherokee Manufacturing Company and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Joyce (David) Binnion; brothers, Herman (Ann) Mote and Quinton (Martha) Mote, all of Winder, and Danny (Brenda) Mote, Dacula; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Holliday Corine Deaton and Peggy Deaton, all of Winder; brothers-in-law, Bill Deaton, Snellville, James Deaton, Gainesville, and Verlyn Deaton, Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Youngblood officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Janie Souther (04-17-14)
MCDONOUGH - Janie Lucy Souther, 95, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Martha Jane Bledsoe English. Mrs. Souther was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Chambliss Souther.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Joe (Cindy) Souther, Winder; brother, Eugene English, McDonough; sister, Irma Gooden, Griffin; grandchildren, Chris (Stefany) Souther, Karen (Ben) Brandstetter, and Dan (Torrie) Souther; and great-grandchildren, Kate Souther, Ryan Souther, Charlotte Souther, Adam Brandstetter, and Tyler Brandstetter.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in McDonough.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Martha Jane Bledsoe English. Mrs. Souther was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Chambliss Souther.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Joe (Cindy) Souther, Winder; brother, Eugene English, McDonough; sister, Irma Gooden, Griffin; grandchildren, Chris (Stefany) Souther, Karen (Ben) Brandstetter, and Dan (Torrie) Souther; and great-grandchildren, Kate Souther, Ryan Souther, Charlotte Souther, Adam Brandstetter, and Tyler Brandstetter.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in McDonough.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Rome Manus III (04-16-14)
NICHOLSON - Rome Jefferson Manus, III, 66 died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Georgia Regents Hospital.
Mr. Manus was born in Commerce, the son of the late Rome Jefferson Manus, Jr. and Dorothy Cordelia Edwards Manus. He was a retired painter. Mr. Manus was preceded in death by brothers, Ronald Manus and Dean Stephens.
Survivors include children, Scott Manus, Carnesville, Daran Manus, Oakwood, Angela Manus, Cornelia, and Jennifer Wade, Baldwin; brother, Lamar Manus, Augusta; and sisters, Theresia Newman, Brooklet, and Martha Ann Baker, Maysville.
Graveside services will be at held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Manus was born in Commerce, the son of the late Rome Jefferson Manus, Jr. and Dorothy Cordelia Edwards Manus. He was a retired painter. Mr. Manus was preceded in death by brothers, Ronald Manus and Dean Stephens.
Survivors include children, Scott Manus, Carnesville, Daran Manus, Oakwood, Angela Manus, Cornelia, and Jennifer Wade, Baldwin; brother, Lamar Manus, Augusta; and sisters, Theresia Newman, Brooklet, and Martha Ann Baker, Maysville.
Graveside services will be at held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Betty’ Wilbanks (04-16-14)
JEFFERSON - Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Hardy Wilbanks, 83, entered into rest Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Thelma Sims Hardy. Mrs. Wilbanks was a graduate of Athens Technical College, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and an employee of the Jackson Herald Newspaper for many years. Mrs. Wilbanks was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and together with her late husband Tom, enjoyed maintaining the grounds around the church. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Wilbanks; grandson, Kory Potts; brother, Hoyt Hardy Jr.; and sister, Louise White.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Janice Wilbanks, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Potts, Jefferson; grandchildren, Shawn and Casey McNally, Tyler and Carla Truelove, Kyle and Chelsey Potts; great-grandchildren, Kade McNally, Graciebeth and Ty Trulove, and Katypaige Potts; sisters, Bobbie Skinner, Jane Phillips, Myra Brock; and a brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating along with family members. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Fred Glass, Fred Gurley, Larry Hardy, Phil Thurmond, Buddy Long, Mitch Brock, and Jimmy Gooch honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Rd., Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Thelma Sims Hardy. Mrs. Wilbanks was a graduate of Athens Technical College, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and an employee of the Jackson Herald Newspaper for many years. Mrs. Wilbanks was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and together with her late husband Tom, enjoyed maintaining the grounds around the church. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Wilbanks; grandson, Kory Potts; brother, Hoyt Hardy Jr.; and sister, Louise White.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Janice Wilbanks, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Potts, Jefferson; grandchildren, Shawn and Casey McNally, Tyler and Carla Truelove, Kyle and Chelsey Potts; great-grandchildren, Kade McNally, Graciebeth and Ty Trulove, and Katypaige Potts; sisters, Bobbie Skinner, Jane Phillips, Myra Brock; and a brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating along with family members. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Fred Glass, Fred Gurley, Larry Hardy, Phil Thurmond, Buddy Long, Mitch Brock, and Jimmy Gooch honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Rd., Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
‘Betty’ Wilbanks (04-16-14)
JEFFERSON - Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Hardy Wilbanks, 83, entered into rest Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Thelma Sims Hardy. Mrs. Wilbanks was a graduate of Athens Technical College, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and an employee of the Jackson Herald Newspaper for many years. Mrs. Wilbanks was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and together with her late husband Tom, enjoyed maintaining the grounds around the church. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Wilbanks; grandson, Kory Potts; brother, Hoyt Hardy Jr.; and sister, Louise White.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Janice Wilbanks, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Potts, Jefferson; grandchildren, Shawn and Casey McNally, Tyler and Carla Truelove, Kyle and Chelsey Potts; great-grandchildren, Kade McNally, Graciebeth and Ty Trulove, and Katypaige Potts; sisters, Bobbie Skinner, Jane Phillips, Myra Brock; and a brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating along with family members. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Fred Glass, Fred Gurley, Larry Hardy, Phil Thurmond, Buddy Long, Mitch Brock, and Jimmy Gooch honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Rd., Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Thelma Sims Hardy. Mrs. Wilbanks was a graduate of Athens Technical College, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and an employee of the Jackson Herald Newspaper for many years. Mrs. Wilbanks was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and together with her late husband Tom, enjoyed maintaining the grounds around the church. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Wilbanks; grandson, Kory Potts; brother, Hoyt Hardy Jr.; and sister, Louise White.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Janice Wilbanks, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Potts, Jefferson; grandchildren, Shawn and Casey McNally, Tyler and Carla Truelove, Kyle and Chelsey Potts; great-grandchildren, Kade McNally, Graciebeth and Ty Trulove, and Katypaige Potts; sisters, Bobbie Skinner, Jane Phillips, Myra Brock; and a brother, Jerry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating along with family members. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery with Fred Glass, Fred Gurley, Larry Hardy, Phil Thurmond, Buddy Long, Mitch Brock, and Jimmy Gooch honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Rd., Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Marsha Bryant (04-14-14)
WINDER - Marsha Ann Ellington Bryant, 51 passed away Monday, April 14, 2014.
Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Washington Ellington, Sr.; brother, Ronald Ellington, Jr.; grandparents, Luciaus (Luke) and Elmer Abner and D.J. and Doris Ellington; aunts and uncles, Lura Lee Abner Cronic, Harry N. Cronic, Sr., Billy Abner, and Pharr and Mary Lawson Abner; and cousin, Brian D. Abner.
Survivors include her parents, Barbara Abner Ellington Bowen and Richard Bowen, Winder; daughter Tiffany and David Pfeifer, Florida; son, Anthony Fowler, Winder; grandaughter, Anna Michelle Pfeifer; aunts and uncles, Flora Abner Shedd and Billy Shedd, David and Barbara Ellington, Ann and Herman Mote; and numerous cousins.
Pastor Greg Moore will officiate a private service at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Washington Ellington, Sr.; brother, Ronald Ellington, Jr.; grandparents, Luciaus (Luke) and Elmer Abner and D.J. and Doris Ellington; aunts and uncles, Lura Lee Abner Cronic, Harry N. Cronic, Sr., Billy Abner, and Pharr and Mary Lawson Abner; and cousin, Brian D. Abner.
Survivors include her parents, Barbara Abner Ellington Bowen and Richard Bowen, Winder; daughter Tiffany and David Pfeifer, Florida; son, Anthony Fowler, Winder; grandaughter, Anna Michelle Pfeifer; aunts and uncles, Flora Abner Shedd and Billy Shedd, David and Barbara Ellington, Ann and Herman Mote; and numerous cousins.
Pastor Greg Moore will officiate a private service at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Dailey (04-14-14)
Ruby Irene Seagraves Dailey, 96, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2014, following a brief illness.
Ruby lived in Jackson County all her life until 12 years ago when she moved to Gray, Ga., to be near family. She was the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Seagraves of Jackson County. She was a homemaker and retired textile business worker. Ruby was the oldest member of Nicholson Baptist Church. She retired from Commerce Manufacturing Company and after that she and her husband did some traveling, but mostly spent her time enjoying her family and piecing quilt tops. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren each have at least one quilt made especially for them.
Ruby enjoyed sports. She was a big Georgia Bulldog fan and attended Georgia football games until the end. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren and in later years her great-grandchildren participate in all their activities. Family was very important to her.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Thomas E. Dailey. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Nellie Tolbert, Mamie Smith and Tellie Mae Kesler and three brothers, Hoyt Seagraves, Jewel Seagraves and Amory Seagraves.
Ruby is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Beverly and Wesley Wells, Gray, and Martha Lynn and J.D. Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; three grandsons, Tommy (Amy) Wells, Athens, Ken (Greer) Wells, Watkinsville, Jared (Stephanie) Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Paige Comstock, Boston, Mass.; nine great-grandchildren who were the loves of her life, Wesley, Luke, Tanner, and Zach Wells, Karlee, Kendall, Kourtney, and Kamryn Wells, and Calvin Comstock; one surviving sibling, Allie Farmer, Nicholson.
She was affectionately known as Mother, Granga, Nanga, and Na-Na by her loving family, who cherish the happy memories of her. She left us with quite a legacy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Revs. Barry Collins and Terry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby lived in Jackson County all her life until 12 years ago when she moved to Gray, Ga., to be near family. She was the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Seagraves of Jackson County. She was a homemaker and retired textile business worker. Ruby was the oldest member of Nicholson Baptist Church. She retired from Commerce Manufacturing Company and after that she and her husband did some traveling, but mostly spent her time enjoying her family and piecing quilt tops. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren each have at least one quilt made especially for them.
Ruby enjoyed sports. She was a big Georgia Bulldog fan and attended Georgia football games until the end. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren and in later years her great-grandchildren participate in all their activities. Family was very important to her.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Thomas E. Dailey. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Nellie Tolbert, Mamie Smith and Tellie Mae Kesler and three brothers, Hoyt Seagraves, Jewel Seagraves and Amory Seagraves.
Ruby is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Beverly and Wesley Wells, Gray, and Martha Lynn and J.D. Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; three grandsons, Tommy (Amy) Wells, Athens, Ken (Greer) Wells, Watkinsville, Jared (Stephanie) Comstock, Gainesville, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Paige Comstock, Boston, Mass.; nine great-grandchildren who were the loves of her life, Wesley, Luke, Tanner, and Zach Wells, Karlee, Kendall, Kourtney, and Kamryn Wells, and Calvin Comstock; one surviving sibling, Allie Farmer, Nicholson.
She was affectionately known as Mother, Granga, Nanga, and Na-Na by her loving family, who cherish the happy memories of her. She left us with quite a legacy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Revs. Barry Collins and Terry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles McCollum (03-29-14)
Charles Edward McCollum passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. McCollum was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. McCollum; a son, David McCollum; daughter, Charlene Roberts; and a great-grandchild.
He was retired from Roper Pump Company and served in the United States Army. Mr. McCollum is survived by a daughter, Julie McCollum, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Barbara McCollum, Toccoa; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish, Commerce, and Chris Hill, Commerce.
Graveside services were held Monday March 31, at Jackson Memorial Park.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McCollum was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. McCollum; a son, David McCollum; daughter, Charlene Roberts; and a great-grandchild.
He was retired from Roper Pump Company and served in the United States Army. Mr. McCollum is survived by a daughter, Julie McCollum, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Barbara McCollum, Toccoa; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friends, Ruby Lynn Minish, Commerce, and Chris Hill, Commerce.
Graveside services were held Monday March 31, at Jackson Memorial Park.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Nina Jonette Wilkes (04-15-14)
JEFFERSON - Nina Jonette Castleberry “Jo” Wilkes, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late John Kalper Castleberry and Nettie Turner Conkle Castleberry. She was retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where she was a administrative assistant, and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Her hobbies include working on genealogy and hybrid roses. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Glenn Wilkes; two children, Kenneth Wilkes and Michelle Wilkes; and two sisters, Ellen Warwick and Josephine Castleberry.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Wilkes Hale, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Susan Wilkes, Londonderry, N.H.; two grandchildren, Claudia Hale-Jinks, Ocala, Fla., and Collis Hale, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Charley Jinks and John Jinks, both of Ocala, Fla.; and sister, Betty Massey, Ellijay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Source Code: IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late John Kalper Castleberry and Nettie Turner Conkle Castleberry. She was retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where she was a administrative assistant, and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Her hobbies include working on genealogy and hybrid roses. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Glenn Wilkes; two children, Kenneth Wilkes and Michelle Wilkes; and two sisters, Ellen Warwick and Josephine Castleberry.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Wilkes Hale, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Susan Wilkes, Londonderry, N.H.; two grandchildren, Claudia Hale-Jinks, Ocala, Fla., and Collis Hale, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Charley Jinks and John Jinks, both of Ocala, Fla.; and sister, Betty Massey, Ellijay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Source Code: IIQ040799001.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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