Mrs. Elizabeth Starrett Skelton passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12-2pm in Berry Funeral Home.
She was a daughter of the late Obie Estee Starrett and Emmer Hayes Starrett.
Survivors include daughters Carolyn Smith, and Donna Wall, son Donnie R. Skelton, sisters JoAnn Latimer, Frances Chambers, May White, Faye Meadows, and Linda Thomason, brothers Herbert Starrett, Billy Starrett, and Wayne Starrett, and 5 grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Harry Michael Hill
Mr. Harry Michael Hill, age 60, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2006 at 11am from the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9-11am just prior to the service in Pruitt Funeral Home.
Survivors include brothers, Randy Hill and Jack Hill, Jr., both of Royston, Dean Hill of Estanolle, and Yancy Hill of Elberton; and sisters, Dallas Todd of Anderson and Tracey Sexton of Royston.
Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2006 at 11am from the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9-11am just prior to the service in Pruitt Funeral Home.
Survivors include brothers, Randy Hill and Jack Hill, Jr., both of Royston, Dean Hill of Estanolle, and Yancy Hill of Elberton; and sisters, Dallas Todd of Anderson and Tracey Sexton of Royston.
Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Bennie Reid
Mr. Bennie Reid, age 91, of 56 Homestead Road, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009 in the Elbert Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Michael Fugate, Dr. Wendell Bannister, and Mr. Fred Greenway will officiate and entombment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Anderson. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 10-11am Wednesday morning just prior to the service. The family is at the home of his daughter, Eleanor Feltman, 718 Laurel Drive, Hartwell.
Born on April 23, 1918 in Hart County, he was the son of the late James “Jim” Reid and Roxie Eleanor Smith Reid. He was a retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Co. after 26 years. Mr. Reid was a member of the Flat Shoals Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran having served in the European theater. Bennie is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Reid; grandson, Brandon Reid; and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Cantrell Reid; sons, Don Reid of Hartwell, Rev. Ronald Keith Reid of Adairsville, and Terry Reid of Hartwell; daughter, Eleanor Feltman of Hartwell; grandchildren, Kevin Feltman, Dona Sanders, Tara Burdette, all of Hartwell, Shannon Reid of Anderson, Jason Reid ofAthens, Angie McCraken, Tim Reid, and Kimberly Reid, all of Adairsrville; and eight great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Marshall Slay
Mr. George Marshall Slay, age 63, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fortsonia Community Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Delon and Randy Smith, 1959 Bakers Ferry Road, and will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to T.J. and Friends, 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Georgia 30634.
He was a son of Mildred Moon Slay and the late George Fate Slay.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Moore Slay; daughter and son-in-law, Delon and Randy Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Wanda Slay; granddaughter, Maribeth Smith; grandson Slayter Smith; mother, Mildred Moon Slay; and brother and sister-in-law, Wilton and Jessie Slay.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Rev. Thomas Whitfield
Rev. Thomas F. Whitfield, Sr., age 89, of 1817 Old Middleton Road, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 2pm from Freedom Church of God in Jackson County, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home of Curtis and Ann Vaughn, 1817 Old Middleton Road, and will receive friends from 7-9 Tuesday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made in his honor to a charity of one's choice.
He was a son of the late Clarence Whitfield and Ida Bryant Whitfield, and a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in WWII. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta Hamby Whitfield; and a son, Paul Whitfield.
Survivors include daughters, Ann Vaughn and Lois Duggan; sons, Thomas F. Whitfield, Jr. and Rev. David Whitfield; sister, Lucille Murphy; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James "J.M." Hulme, Jr.
Mr. James "J.M." Hulme, Jr., age 96, of 1723 Deep Creek Road, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Dewy Rose Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service in the church. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made in his honor to Dewy Rose Baptist Church or to Heardmont Nursing Home Activities Account.
He was a son of the late James Madison Hulme, Sr. and Victoria Burdette Hulme and the widower of the late Hilda Snellings Hulme.
Survivors include sons, James Donald Hulme, Douglas Warren Hulme, and John Thornton Hulme; sisters, Carolyn H. Busby and Evelyn H. Horton; brother, Victor T. Hulme; grandchildren, Lee Anne Freeman, Jim Hulme, Rena Youngblood, Amy Howard, and Jake Hulme; and nine great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Dewy Rose Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service in the church. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made in his honor to Dewy Rose Baptist Church or to Heardmont Nursing Home Activities Account.
He was a son of the late James Madison Hulme, Sr. and Victoria Burdette Hulme and the widower of the late Hilda Snellings Hulme.
Survivors include sons, James Donald Hulme, Douglas Warren Hulme, and John Thornton Hulme; sisters, Carolyn H. Busby and Evelyn H. Horton; brother, Victor T. Hulme; grandchildren, Lee Anne Freeman, Jim Hulme, Rena Youngblood, Amy Howard, and Jake Hulme; and nine great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James E. Waller
Mr. James E. Waller, age 81, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 in Wills Memorial Hospital.
The memorials service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 3pm from Hopkins Funeral Home.
He was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late David Edward and Pearl Eliza Poss Waller. Mr. Waller was a petroleum truck driver and served his country in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his son, Robert Edward ‘Sonny’ Waller, Dublin; and grandson, Jeremy Reese Waller, Athens.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The memorials service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 3pm from Hopkins Funeral Home.
He was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late David Edward and Pearl Eliza Poss Waller. Mr. Waller was a petroleum truck driver and served his country in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his son, Robert Edward ‘Sonny’ Waller, Dublin; and grandson, Jeremy Reese Waller, Athens.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hollis Coggins
Hollis B. Coggins, age 61, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospital.
The graveside service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:30am from Forest Hills Memorial Park. There will be no visitation.
He was a son of the late W.K. Coggins, Sr. and Lady Madge Chambers Coggins.
Survivors include sisters, Carol Webb of Gainesville and Linda Allen of Elberton; and brother, Martin Coggins of Stuart's Draft, VA.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:30am from Forest Hills Memorial Park. There will be no visitation.
He was a son of the late W.K. Coggins, Sr. and Lady Madge Chambers Coggins.
Survivors include sisters, Carol Webb of Gainesville and Linda Allen of Elberton; and brother, Martin Coggins of Stuart's Draft, VA.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Timothy Bailey
Mr. Timothy Wayne Bailey, age 40, of Hartwell, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 in his home.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3pm from Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Revs. Stacy Lynch, Bill Harris, & Mike Smith will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Saturday night in the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Born on December 10, 1968, in Franklin County, he was the son of Louie & Trudy Wright Bailey. He was a purchasing supervisor with Springs Industries in Hartwell. Mr. Bailey was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bert & Flossie Bailey and Helen & T.B. Wright.
Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Bailey; sons, Timothy Bailey, Jr. and Stephen Bailey; parents, Louie and Trudy Bailey; and brother, James Bailey, all of Hartwell.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3pm from Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Revs. Stacy Lynch, Bill Harris, & Mike Smith will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Saturday night in the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Born on December 10, 1968, in Franklin County, he was the son of Louie & Trudy Wright Bailey. He was a purchasing supervisor with Springs Industries in Hartwell. Mr. Bailey was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bert & Flossie Bailey and Helen & T.B. Wright.
Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Bailey; sons, Timothy Bailey, Jr. and Stephen Bailey; parents, Louie and Trudy Bailey; and brother, James Bailey, all of Hartwell.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Howard Greenway
Mr. Howard L. Greenway, 73, of 1432 Tobe Wells Road, Elberton, husband of Peggy Greenway, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4pm from Rock Branch Baptist Church. Revs. Ken Wright & Earl Sayer will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 1432 Tobe Wells Road, and will receive friends from 7-9 Sunday night in Berry Funeral Home. The body is in the funeral home and will be placed in the church at 3pm to lie instate until the service hour. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Rock Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Ruff Greenway; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine & Dennis Andrews and Vickie & Rick Tilley; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis & Trudy Greenway; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne & James Gulley; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn & Patti Greenway; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4pm from Rock Branch Baptist Church. Revs. Ken Wright & Earl Sayer will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 1432 Tobe Wells Road, and will receive friends from 7-9 Sunday night in Berry Funeral Home. The body is in the funeral home and will be placed in the church at 3pm to lie instate until the service hour. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Rock Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Ruff Greenway; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine & Dennis Andrews and Vickie & Rick Tilley; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis & Trudy Greenway; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne & James Gulley; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn & Patti Greenway; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Lee Johnson
Mr. Lee Raymond Johnson, age 92, of Calhoun Falls passed away September 24, 2009 in Agape Hospice.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2pm from the Calhoun Falls Pentecostal Holiness Church. Revs. Scott Brewington, Lawrence Johnson, and Virgil Manning will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardends. The body will be placed in the church at 1pm to lie instate until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideon's International.
Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Taylor Johnson.
Survivors include his son, Sherwin Johnson of Calhoun Falls.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lee Raymond Johnson.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2pm from the Calhoun Falls Pentecostal Holiness Church. Revs. Scott Brewington, Lawrence Johnson, and Virgil Manning will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardends. The body will be placed in the church at 1pm to lie instate until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideon's International.
Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Taylor Johnson.
Survivors include his son, Sherwin Johnson of Calhoun Falls.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lee Raymond Johnson.
Lee Barnwell
Mrs. Lee Ellison Barnwell, age 74, of Washington, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009 in University Hospital.
The graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10am from the Washington Wilkes Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will follow at the Barnwell residence on Danburg Road. The body is in Hopkins Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6-8 on Friday.
She was a native of Honey Grove, Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Paul Barnwell and a retired secretary from her husband’s chiropractic practice.
Survivors include four daughters, Paula Carrell and husband Eddie, Knoxville, TN, Laurie Barnwell, Washington, Eileen Walters and husband Jim, Washington, and Jessica Hardy and husband Gary, Washington; one son, Dr. Phillip Barnwell, and wife Pam, Houston, TX; two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Sherri Latigo, both of Texas; sixteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10am from the Washington Wilkes Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will follow at the Barnwell residence on Danburg Road. The body is in Hopkins Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6-8 on Friday.
She was a native of Honey Grove, Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Paul Barnwell and a retired secretary from her husband’s chiropractic practice.
Survivors include four daughters, Paula Carrell and husband Eddie, Knoxville, TN, Laurie Barnwell, Washington, Eileen Walters and husband Jim, Washington, and Jessica Hardy and husband Gary, Washington; one son, Dr. Phillip Barnwell, and wife Pam, Houston, TX; two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Sherri Latigo, both of Texas; sixteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Thrasher
Mrs. Gladys Baker Thrasher of 5710 Reed Creek Highway, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Hart County Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Eddie Simmons and Mr. Fred Greenway will officiate and burial will follow in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home, 5710 Reed Creek Highway and will receive friends from 7-9 Saturday night in the funeral home.
Born August 13, 1920 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Tillman Baker and Beatrice Wright “Monkey” Baker. She was retired from Hart County School System where she was Food Service Manager at Hart County Junior High. She was a member of the Nancy Hart Chapter of OES, former Hart County Mother of the Year, member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church and Lydia Sunday School Class. Mrs. Thrasher is preceded in death by husband, Andrew J. Thrasher; a son, Joe E. Thrasher; a grandson, Mark Chasteen; and two brothers, Bennie Baker and Thomas Baker.
Survivors include her daughters, Polly Stowe and her husband Ken of Hartwell and Mary Lowery and her husband Eddie of Hartwell, GA; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Thrasher of Hartwell; sister, Becky Cleveland and her husband Junior of Hartwell; grandchildren, Anna & Marty Clark, Bobbie & Ricky Ballenger, Julie Yeargin, Kristen Steele, and Robin & Todd Dahlman; great-grandchildren, Macon & Kayla Clark, LeeAnn Clark, Andrew Ballenger, Alex Ballenger, Mallory Rowland, Justin Gray, April Verner, Sara Ellen Mercer and Gaines Mercer; and great-great grandchildren, Sam, Hunter & Tyler.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Willie Edna Oglesby
Willie Edna Oglesby, age 71, of 545 Cook Street passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3pm from Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, David & James R. Oglesby; two daughters, Mildred Towns and Emma Rayton; brother, Robert D. Maxwell; sister, Harriett Maxwell; fourteen grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3pm from Holy Calvary M.R.F. Church in Lavonia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, David & James R. Oglesby; two daughters, Mildred Towns and Emma Rayton; brother, Robert D. Maxwell; sister, Harriett Maxwell; fourteen grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Joy Cochran
Mrs. Joy Leigh Smith Cochran, age 58, of 1721 Martin Villa Road, Elberton, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009 in her home.In according to Joy's wishes, her body was cremated and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2pm from the Eliam United Methodist Church. Rev. Wes Privett and Rev. Shane Duncan will officiate and inurnment will be in Elmhurst Cemetery and a later date. The family is at the residence, 1721 Martin Villa Road, Elberton. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in her honor to T.J. & Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Georgia 30634 or at any Pinnacle Bank.
Born on August 30, 1951 in Elbert County, Joy Leigh was the daughter of Lewis H. Smith, of Elberton, and the late Faye Kidd Smith. She was a member of Eliam United Methodist Church and a Clerk at American Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Mrs. Cochran is preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Faye Kidd Smith; and her husband, Mr. Winfred "Wimp" Cochran.
Survivors include two sons, Joey Chatham of Columbia, SC and Jayson Chatham of Goldsboro, NC; grandchildren, Cameron Chatham and Conley Chatham; father, Mr. Lewis H. Smith, of Elberton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jo Smith (her twin) and Bobby Banister, of Hartwell, Janie Smith and Keith Scarborough, of Elberton, and Angela Smith and Terry "T.J." Johnson, of Elberton; several nieces; nephews; and special friend, Cindy Willis Williamson. Joy will be missed by all who knew her.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jim Hackney
Mr. Jim Lloyd Hackney, Sr., age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 3pm from Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Brian Hatchett and Rev. Jerry Dalton will officiate and burial will be in Briar Creek Cemetery in Durham, NC. The body is in the funeral home and will be placed in the church at 2pm to lie instate until the hour of service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday night in the funeral home.
A native of Pittsboro, NC, he was the son of Evan and Callie Hackney. Mr. Hackney was a 1941 graduate of Pittsboro High School and had three brothers and three sisters. He moved to Durham, NC in 1942 where he worked as a manager of a grocery store. While the manager, he met Marian Waters and they were married on September 26, 1943. In November of 1942, he joined the US Army where he served in France and was wounded twice. He received the Purple Heart plus several other medals. After the war, he worked with Durham Life Insurance Company and retired after 32 years of service. His wife passed away in 1998 after an extended illness. Following his wife's death, he moved to Calhoun Falls where he attended Northside Baptist Church. He also attended the Gospel Center for over 50 years in Durham, NC.
Survivors include his daughters, Rachel Ann Johnson, Teresa Louise Kang, and Diana Lee Barfield; son, Jim Lloyd Hackeny, Jr.; brother, Evander Hackeny; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 3pm from Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Brian Hatchett and Rev. Jerry Dalton will officiate and burial will be in Briar Creek Cemetery in Durham, NC. The body is in the funeral home and will be placed in the church at 2pm to lie instate until the hour of service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday night in the funeral home.
A native of Pittsboro, NC, he was the son of Evan and Callie Hackney. Mr. Hackney was a 1941 graduate of Pittsboro High School and had three brothers and three sisters. He moved to Durham, NC in 1942 where he worked as a manager of a grocery store. While the manager, he met Marian Waters and they were married on September 26, 1943. In November of 1942, he joined the US Army where he served in France and was wounded twice. He received the Purple Heart plus several other medals. After the war, he worked with Durham Life Insurance Company and retired after 32 years of service. His wife passed away in 1998 after an extended illness. Following his wife's death, he moved to Calhoun Falls where he attended Northside Baptist Church. He also attended the Gospel Center for over 50 years in Durham, NC.
Survivors include his daughters, Rachel Ann Johnson, Teresa Louise Kang, and Diana Lee Barfield; son, Jim Lloyd Hackeny, Jr.; brother, Evander Hackeny; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alberta Alexander
Alberta Alexander, age 92, of 152 Nancy Drive, Hartwell passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11am from Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Canon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family hour will be on Friday, September 25, 2009 between the hours of 6 and 7pm in Mack's Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Oscar Alexander; daughters, Earnestine White, Joesphine Wilkins and Catherine Stowers; brother, Grady Harrison; sister, Annie Beatrice Curry; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home in Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11am from Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Canon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family hour will be on Friday, September 25, 2009 between the hours of 6 and 7pm in Mack's Funeral Home.
Survivors include son, Oscar Alexander; daughters, Earnestine White, Joesphine Wilkins and Catherine Stowers; brother, Grady Harrison; sister, Annie Beatrice Curry; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home in Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Robert Poter Fortson
Funeral services will be held on Saturday in Hartwell. Call the funeral home at 706-283-5702 for time and location.
McKinney - Neal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
McKinney - Neal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Carolyn Smith
Mrs. Carolyn Mamie Seymour Smith, age 82, of 184 Leard Street, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2pm from the Holly Spring Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Westbrook will officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Spring Baptist Church cemetery. The body will be place in the church at 1pm Monday where the family will receive friends until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to:
Holly Springs Baptist Church WMU Missions Fund
c/o Beth Parten, 1976 Goldmine-Holly Springs Road
Royston GA 30662.
Born on March 5, 1927 in Cheraw SC, she was the daughter of the late Steve Seymour and Mamie Ray Seymour. She was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church, WMU and Fidelis SS Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mathis Smith; a sister, Maggie Lee Seymour and three brothers, Obie Seymour, Jack Seymour and John Seymour.
Survivors include her son, Steven G. Smith of Hartwell and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2pm from the Holly Spring Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Westbrook will officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Spring Baptist Church cemetery. The body will be place in the church at 1pm Monday where the family will receive friends until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to:
Holly Springs Baptist Church WMU Missions Fund
c/o Beth Parten, 1976 Goldmine-Holly Springs Road
Royston GA 30662.
Born on March 5, 1927 in Cheraw SC, she was the daughter of the late Steve Seymour and Mamie Ray Seymour. She was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church, WMU and Fidelis SS Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mathis Smith; a sister, Maggie Lee Seymour and three brothers, Obie Seymour, Jack Seymour and John Seymour.
Survivors include her son, Steven G. Smith of Hartwell and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Berry Rowe
Mr. Berry B. Rowe, age 96, passed away September 19, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 1pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Pastor Herman Bradley will officiate and burial will follow at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg. The family will receive friends from 12-1pm just prior to the service in the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church in the name of Berry B. Rowe.
Mr. Rowe served as Master Sergeant in the US Army Air Force during WWII, was a faithful member of Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church, and has been a member of The Shriners, #32, for 60 years.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Rowe of Calhoun Falls.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 1pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Pastor Herman Bradley will officiate and burial will follow at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg. The family will receive friends from 12-1pm just prior to the service in the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church in the name of Berry B. Rowe.
Mr. Rowe served as Master Sergeant in the US Army Air Force during WWII, was a faithful member of Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church, and has been a member of The Shriners, #32, for 60 years.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Rowe of Calhoun Falls.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Richard Corn
Mr. Richard F. Corn, age 65, of 955 St. John Church Road, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3pm from the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Revs. J.B. Kitts and Randall Starrett will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state in the church at 2:30pm. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 7 – 9:00 p.m. The family is at the home of Dianne and Eddie Carroll, 3689 Anderson Hwy., Hartwell, GA.
Born September 18, 1943 in Franklin County, GA, he was the son of the late Fred Corn and Dallas Sue Floyd Corn. He was retired from Monroe and from Hart County Road Department. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Billy, Frank and Phil Corn; and a grandson, Michael Whitlock.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Goldsmith Corn of the home; son, Richard Fred Corn of Hartwell; daughters, Diane Carroll, Jo Rita Thompson and Mary Jane Rowland all of Hartwell; brother, Tommy “Tuck” Corn of Red Hill; sister, Barbara Haygood of Hartwell; twelve grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3pm from the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Revs. J.B. Kitts and Randall Starrett will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state in the church at 2:30pm. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 7 – 9:00 p.m. The family is at the home of Dianne and Eddie Carroll, 3689 Anderson Hwy., Hartwell, GA.
Born September 18, 1943 in Franklin County, GA, he was the son of the late Fred Corn and Dallas Sue Floyd Corn. He was retired from Monroe and from Hart County Road Department. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Billy, Frank and Phil Corn; and a grandson, Michael Whitlock.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Goldsmith Corn of the home; son, Richard Fred Corn of Hartwell; daughters, Diane Carroll, Jo Rita Thompson and Mary Jane Rowland all of Hartwell; brother, Tommy “Tuck” Corn of Red Hill; sister, Barbara Haygood of Hartwell; twelve grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Ozie C. Moss
Mr. Ozie C. Moss, age 89, a "young-at-heart" loving father and husband, passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 in Hospice Care of the Piedmont
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2pm from Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Dalton and Rev. Billy Penson will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8pm in the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Calhoun Falls Fire Department or Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
Mr. Moss served in the US Army during WWII and was very active in Calhoun Falls Fire Department for over 50 years as well as other community activities. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Doris Wiles Moss and six brothers.
Survivors include his daughters, Dina (Darrell) Manning of Calhoun Falls, Carolyn (Otis) Bryant of Iva, Sharon Wilson of Taylors; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces; and nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2pm from Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Dalton and Rev. Billy Penson will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8pm in the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Calhoun Falls Fire Department or Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
Mr. Moss served in the US Army during WWII and was very active in Calhoun Falls Fire Department for over 50 years as well as other community activities. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Doris Wiles Moss and six brothers.
Survivors include his daughters, Dina (Darrell) Manning of Calhoun Falls, Carolyn (Otis) Bryant of Iva, Sharon Wilson of Taylors; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces; and nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tim Fowler
Mr. Walter "Tim" Fowler, age 56, of Calhoun Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Latimer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm just prior to the service in the funeral home and at other times will be at the residence of Grace Fowler, 610 Darlington Street in Calhoun Falls.
Mr. Fowler was born in Anderson, SC to Walter Martin Fowler and Grace Hardy Fowler. He operated LeAnn's Produce in Calhoun Falls, and he was a former employee of Coca-Cola for 17 years. He also worked at Emerald Lanes Bowling Center and delivered newspapers locally. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by his father and by a sister, LeNay Aderhold.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel Stribling Fowler; daughter of the home, Elizabeth LeAnn Fowler; granddaughter of the home, Brittney Irene Riley; daughters, Kimberly Irene (Jeff) Mills, of Ninety Six, Nancy Ann Crocker, Greenwood, Nicole Latrelle Fowler, Abbeville, and Kristina (Michael) Nanna, Boiling Springs; son, Edward Wilie Black, Ninety Six; nine other grandchildren; mother, Grace H. Fowler, Calhoun Falls; and two nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Latimer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm just prior to the service in the funeral home and at other times will be at the residence of Grace Fowler, 610 Darlington Street in Calhoun Falls.
Mr. Fowler was born in Anderson, SC to Walter Martin Fowler and Grace Hardy Fowler. He operated LeAnn's Produce in Calhoun Falls, and he was a former employee of Coca-Cola for 17 years. He also worked at Emerald Lanes Bowling Center and delivered newspapers locally. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by his father and by a sister, LeNay Aderhold.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel Stribling Fowler; daughter of the home, Elizabeth LeAnn Fowler; granddaughter of the home, Brittney Irene Riley; daughters, Kimberly Irene (Jeff) Mills, of Ninety Six, Nancy Ann Crocker, Greenwood, Nicole Latrelle Fowler, Abbeville, and Kristina (Michael) Nanna, Boiling Springs; son, Edward Wilie Black, Ninety Six; nine other grandchildren; mother, Grace H. Fowler, Calhoun Falls; and two nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Mary Madden
Mrs. Mary Ruth Holland Madden passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Fortsonia Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Gibson will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the residence of Terry Madden, 2231 Washington Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 1-2 Friday just prior to the service in the church. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in her honor to Fortsonia Baptist Church Building Fund.
Born in Bleckley County, she was a daughter of the late Elzie Perry Holland and Ruth Pace Holland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar B. Madden; and a son, Russell B. Madden.
Survivors include her daughters, Denise Madden Stovall and Debbie Lynn Madden Young; sons, Gregory 'Keith' Madden and Wayne Terrell "Terry" Madden; daughter-in-law, Janice Hyde Madden; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Fortsonia Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Gibson will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the residence of Terry Madden, 2231 Washington Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 1-2 Friday just prior to the service in the church. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in her honor to Fortsonia Baptist Church Building Fund.
Born in Bleckley County, she was a daughter of the late Elzie Perry Holland and Ruth Pace Holland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar B. Madden; and a son, Russell B. Madden.
Survivors include her daughters, Denise Madden Stovall and Debbie Lynn Madden Young; sons, Gregory 'Keith' Madden and Wayne Terrell "Terry" Madden; daughter-in-law, Janice Hyde Madden; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kermit Booth
Kermit R. Booth Jr., 72, of 2622 Sand Hill Rd, Bowman, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 12noon from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Booth Memorial Park, Statham, with Military Honors. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6-9 Thursday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Hall County, he was a son of the late Kermit R. Booth Sr. and Gladys Mae Wallace Booth. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service, where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict, he was a member of the American Legion for 16 years, and a lifelong member of the VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Dunn Booth; sons, Kermit R. Booth III, and Gregory Keith Booth; brother, Edward R. Booth; grandchildren, Bridgette, Brooke, Lance, Cory, Kerri, Jacob, and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Emma, Savannah, Patrick, and a 4th expected.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 12noon from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Booth Memorial Park, Statham, with Military Honors. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6-9 Thursday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Hall County, he was a son of the late Kermit R. Booth Sr. and Gladys Mae Wallace Booth. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service, where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict, he was a member of the American Legion for 16 years, and a lifelong member of the VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Dunn Booth; sons, Kermit R. Booth III, and Gregory Keith Booth; brother, Edward R. Booth; grandchildren, Bridgette, Brooke, Lance, Cory, Kerri, Jacob, and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Emma, Savannah, Patrick, and a 4th expected.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Walt Collins, Jr.
Mr. Walter V. Collins, Jr., CW4 US Army Retired, age 78, of 269 Golf Course Road, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at his home. The body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date by his family. The family request no flowers, memorials may be made to Hart County Relay for Life, 1610 Lightwood Rd, Hartwell GA 30643 or Vista Care Hospice, 150 Ben Burton Rd, Bogart GA 30622.
Born on February 23, 1931 in Brookhaven DeKalb County Georgia, he was the son of Walter V. Collins Sr. and Betty Lee Sanders Collins. He was retired from the US Army after 26 years of service. Mr. Collins was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War as well as served tours of duty in Korea, Germany, Thailand and the US during peacetime. Walt was a member of the Hartwell American Legion Post # 109, long time member of the Hartwell Golf Club and a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Walter “Skipper” Meason; three brothers, A.W. Collins Sr., Richard Collins and Bobbie Lee Collins and a sister, Betty Louise Nutt.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Charity Ann Fernald Collins of the home; two daughters, Cindy Moon and her husband Johnny of Statham and Barbara Gray and her husband Junior of Hartwell; three sons, Brad Collins and his wife Lucille of Ellijay, David Collins of Gainesville and Charles Meason and his wife Sharon of Buford; eleven grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Walter “Skipper” Meason; three brothers, A.W. Collins Sr., Richard Collins and Bobbie Lee Collins and a sister, Betty Louise Nutt.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Frances Holbrook
Mrs. Frances Brown Holbrook, age 93, of Woodstock Nursing Center, Woodstock, formerly of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in Woodstock Nursing Center.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Durham will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 10-12am Friday morning. Memorials ma be made to:
American Diabetes Assiciation
3 Corporate Square, Suite 120
Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Born on July 25, 1916 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. Brown Sr. and Lois Cook Brown. She was retired from Newton Mills, member of the Bethany Baptist Church, former choir member and director, former SS Teacher and member of various organizations in the church. Mrs. Holbrook is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. Holbrook; a daughter, Sonia Holbrook; and four brothers, Howard Brown Jr, Harold Brown, Nelson Brown and Spencer Brown.
Survivors include a son, Thad Holbrook of Royston, two daughters, Jan Williams and her husband John of Birmingham AL and Miriam Tanner and her husband John of Canton GA; two brothers, Rev. Sanford Brown of Savannah and Jule Brown of Dawson; three sisters, Miriam Moore and Lucy Corbett both of Savannah and Claudean Stone of Valdosta; a half brother, Paul Brown of Florida; two half-sisters, Ellen Purvis of Watkinsville and Patsy Howard of Atlanta; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Durham will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 10-12am Friday morning. Memorials ma be made to:
American Diabetes Assiciation
3 Corporate Square, Suite 120
Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Born on July 25, 1916 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. Brown Sr. and Lois Cook Brown. She was retired from Newton Mills, member of the Bethany Baptist Church, former choir member and director, former SS Teacher and member of various organizations in the church. Mrs. Holbrook is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. Holbrook; a daughter, Sonia Holbrook; and four brothers, Howard Brown Jr, Harold Brown, Nelson Brown and Spencer Brown.
Survivors include a son, Thad Holbrook of Royston, two daughters, Jan Williams and her husband John of Birmingham AL and Miriam Tanner and her husband John of Canton GA; two brothers, Rev. Sanford Brown of Savannah and Jule Brown of Dawson; three sisters, Miriam Moore and Lucy Corbett both of Savannah and Claudean Stone of Valdosta; a half brother, Paul Brown of Florida; two half-sisters, Ellen Purvis of Watkinsville and Patsy Howard of Atlanta; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, September 14, 2009
E. M. Rian Madden
Ellis Matthew Rian Madden, age 32, of 307 Timberlake Road, Anderson, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2009 in his residence.
Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of Rahnal Madden of Elberton, GA and Treina Ann Carter of Anderson. He was a graduate of Westside High School and had attended Winthrop College. Rian was currently a nursing student at Tri-County Technical College.
Survivors include his parents and stepfather, Farrell Carter of Anderson; grandmother, Jean Cotitta; and several aunts and uncles, all of Phoenix, AZ.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Silvey will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Please visit www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of Rahnal Madden of Elberton, GA and Treina Ann Carter of Anderson. He was a graduate of Westside High School and had attended Winthrop College. Rian was currently a nursing student at Tri-County Technical College.
Survivors include his parents and stepfather, Farrell Carter of Anderson; grandmother, Jean Cotitta; and several aunts and uncles, all of Phoenix, AZ.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Silvey will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Please visit www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Naomi Shiflet
Mrs. Naomi Skelton Shiflet, age 95, of 45 Walnut Street, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Meeks will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel.
Born on May 16, 1914 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Skelton and Julia Greenway Skelton. She was a homemaker and member Cornerstone Baptist Church and Carolyn Brown Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank L. Shiflet; a sister, Anne S. Strickland; and two brothers, Joel Skelton and Ralph Skelton.
Survivors include her son, Niles Shiflet of Royston; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces; and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Meeks will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel.
Born on May 16, 1914 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Skelton and Julia Greenway Skelton. She was a homemaker and member Cornerstone Baptist Church and Carolyn Brown Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank L. Shiflet; a sister, Anne S. Strickland; and two brothers, Joel Skelton and Ralph Skelton.
Survivors include her son, Niles Shiflet of Royston; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces; and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gladelle Dixon
Mrs. Gladelle Glenn Dixon, age 78, of Elberton passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4pm from the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Revs. Albert Huyck and Wes Privett will officiate and burial will follow in Fortsonia Community Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Randall and Martha Gunter, 2383 Washington Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 2-4 Tuesday just prior to the service in the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to:
T.J. & Friends
1675 Deep Creek Road
Dewy Rose, Georgia 30634
Born in Oglethorpe County on January 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Reece and Louise Carlisle Glenn. Mrs. Dixon was a long-time member Eliam United Methodist Church and had been a resident of Nancy Hart Nursing Home for the last four years. Her husband of 52 years, George Martin Dixon preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and M. Lynn Lee, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Amy Brown Dixon; grandchildren, Mitchell Lee, Kaylee Dixon, Miranda Lee, and Brandon; and sisters, JoAnn Evans, all of Elberton, and Eudora Huyck of Tignall.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, September 11, 2009
A. Roy McCurley
Mr. A. Roy McCurley, age 88, of 480 McCurley Road, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2009 in Hartwell Health Care Center.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2pm in Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Tommy Cleveland and Mr. Fred Greenway officiating. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 6-8pm. The family is at the home.
Born on December 31, 1920 in Hart County, he was the son of the late William Oscar McCurley and Nancy Myrtice Skelton McCurley. He was retired from Fisher Division of NVF. He was an avid Hunter and Farmer and a U.S. Army WWII Veteran serving in European Theater. Mr. McCurley is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ernestine Holloway McCurley; brothers, Dan, Ed, John, Joel and Tony McCurley; and sisters, Winnie Parrott, Mary McCurley, Dot Moore and Rachel Thornton.
Survivors include sons, Jerry McCurley and Larry McCurley of Hartwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann & Ray Guill, of Fayetteville, and Janice & Dillard Lee of Hartwell; a sister, Myra Cook of Hartwell; four grandchildren, Tim Guill, Amy McBeath, Marc Johnson and Curt Johnson; and seven great-grandchildren, Cody, Crystal, Abbey and Erin Johnson, Erika and Hunter McBeath and Ella Guill.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2pm in Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Tommy Cleveland and Mr. Fred Greenway officiating. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 6-8pm. The family is at the home.
Born on December 31, 1920 in Hart County, he was the son of the late William Oscar McCurley and Nancy Myrtice Skelton McCurley. He was retired from Fisher Division of NVF. He was an avid Hunter and Farmer and a U.S. Army WWII Veteran serving in European Theater. Mr. McCurley is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ernestine Holloway McCurley; brothers, Dan, Ed, John, Joel and Tony McCurley; and sisters, Winnie Parrott, Mary McCurley, Dot Moore and Rachel Thornton.
Survivors include sons, Jerry McCurley and Larry McCurley of Hartwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann & Ray Guill, of Fayetteville, and Janice & Dillard Lee of Hartwell; a sister, Myra Cook of Hartwell; four grandchildren, Tim Guill, Amy McBeath, Marc Johnson and Curt Johnson; and seven great-grandchildren, Cody, Crystal, Abbey and Erin Johnson, Erika and Hunter McBeath and Ella Guill.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Dot Nixon
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Brown Nixon, age 89, of Atlanta, passed away on September 9, 2009 in Embracing Hospice Care, Snellville, GA.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Sam Dulaney will officate and burial will follow in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the Service on Saturday in the funeral home.
Born November 21, 1919 in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Brown and Ethel Burge Brown. She retired from Sears in the Retail Credit Department and was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur, Ga. Dot was the widow of the late Thomas Kinman Nuxon.
Survivors include serveral nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved dearly.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Sam Dulaney will officate and burial will follow in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the Service on Saturday in the funeral home.
Born November 21, 1919 in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Brown and Ethel Burge Brown. She retired from Sears in the Retail Credit Department and was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur, Ga. Dot was the widow of the late Thomas Kinman Nuxon.
Survivors include serveral nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved dearly.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
James Harris
Mr. James William Harris, age 67, of 377 Norman Road, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Augusta.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 3-4 prior to the service in the funeral home.
Born October 4, 1941 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Henry R. Harris and Elizabeth Towel Harris. He was a retired Truck Driver. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his parents; son, William Harris; daughter, Wendy Harris; brothers, Charles William Harris and Henry Carlton Harris; and sisters, Minnie Lee and Betty Hulsey.
Survivors include hid daughter, Janet Dutton of Elberton; sisters, Virginia Billings of Starr, SC, Henrietta O’Dell and Mary Clark, both of Hartwell; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 3-4 prior to the service in the funeral home.
Born October 4, 1941 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Henry R. Harris and Elizabeth Towel Harris. He was a retired Truck Driver. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his parents; son, William Harris; daughter, Wendy Harris; brothers, Charles William Harris and Henry Carlton Harris; and sisters, Minnie Lee and Betty Hulsey.
Survivors include hid daughter, Janet Dutton of Elberton; sisters, Virginia Billings of Starr, SC, Henrietta O’Dell and Mary Clark, both of Hartwell; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Carlton Haynes
Carlton Lee Rich-Haynes, 16, of Flagstaff, Arizona, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009.Carlton was cremated and a memorial service was held on Friday at 10am from the Bible Baptist Church. A local memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 7pm from the Elberton Lutheran Church Courtyard. Those planning to attend are asked to wear a dark shirt and jeans. Those desiring may speak about their favorite memories they have of Carlton. Memorials may be made to:
Danell Hana
c/o Bible Baptist Church
604 West Aspen Avenue
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
He was born on November 1, 1992, in Phoenix Arizona, to Daneel Hans of Flagstaff and the late Harold Hayes of Bowman, Georgia. As a baby, his family moved to Flagstaff, where he attended DeMiguel Elementary School before moving to Bowman, Georgia at the age of 7. He returned to Flagstaff last year after his father died. He was a smart kid and loved to read, surf the Internet and play video games. He also enjoyed disc golf, watching movies, Japanese martial arts and animals.
Survivors include his mother, Daneel Hans; stepfather Michael A. Larsen; grandmothers Alice Paula Sullivan and Karen Adele Hans; and grandpa Aaron Peters. He is also survived by foster parents Bruce and Dee Whitlow; foster brother and best friend Dylan Whitlow, all of Elberton, Georgia; his cousin, Stephanie; aunt Janell and uncle Will Pierce; uncle Kirby and aunt Fran Hans; and his dogs Munchie and Alice.
Norvel Owens Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Leann Carrol of Elberton is in charge of the local memorial service.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Mary Benton
Mrs. Mary Ruth Stewart Benton, age 85, of Hazle Creek Road, Mt. Airy, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in her residence.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 3pm from the Hazel Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in the church and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late William Walker Stewart and Julia Fricks Stewart and
was preceded in death by her husband John L. Benton, sister Montine Hardy, and brothers Luther Stewart, and Roy Stewart.
Survivors include a son, Edward Len "Eddie" Benton; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Ruth Stewart; sisters-in-law, Earla Stewart and Sue Fourman; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Stanley Powell is in charge of arrangements with the assistance of Berry Funeral Home of Elberton.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 3pm from the Hazel Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in the church and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late William Walker Stewart and Julia Fricks Stewart and
was preceded in death by her husband John L. Benton, sister Montine Hardy, and brothers Luther Stewart, and Roy Stewart.
Survivors include a son, Edward Len "Eddie" Benton; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Ruth Stewart; sisters-in-law, Earla Stewart and Sue Fourman; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Stanley Powell is in charge of arrangements with the assistance of Berry Funeral Home of Elberton.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Forrest Vereen
Mr. Forrest Larue Vereen, age 22, of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in Grady Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries he receive in a motorcycle accident.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 5-8pm at Camp Kiwanis, 2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville. The body is being cremated and the family will receive friends from 2-4pm on Saturday in the Danielsville Chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted at the Danielsville Chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home. Donations will also be accepted by the Madison County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, an organization Forrest believed in and supported.
He was the son of Julia Vareen, father and stepmother, Garrie and Windy Vareen. Forrest was adored, respected, and will be sorely missed by all family and friends throughout the Madison, Clarke and Oglethorpe areas.
Survivors include his mother, Julia Vereen; his father and stepmother, Garrie and Windy Vereen; his brothers, Colin and Everett Vereen; his sister, Jane Hunter Vereen; his grandparents, Colonel and Mrs. Charles Larue Webb of Enterprise, AL and Joyce B. Purvis of Canton, GA; his aunts, Tammy Webb of Hull, GA, Kathleen Vereen, and Jamie Purvis of Woodstock, GA; his uncle, Kyle Vereen of Athens, GA; and numerous other family members, relatives, and friends. He was adored, respected, and will be sorely missed by all family and friends throughout the Madison, Clarke, and Oglethorpe areas.
All you touch and all you see,
Is all your life will ever be.
- - - Pink Floyd
Please visit http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=5789748475841&cid=full to sign the online register.
The Danielsville Chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anne Folks
Mrs. Anne Latimer Folks, of Spanish Forst, Alabama formerly of Washington, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 at her home after a long illness.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11am from the Washington Presbyterian Church.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Latimer. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, the Magna Carta Society, the American Contract Bridge Association and First Presbyterian Church of Spanish Fort, Alabama. The family requests that memorials be made to:
Washington Presbyterian Church
207 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673
Survivors include her husband, William Martin Folks; daughter, Mary Phelps Mellen and husband, Henry, of Birmingham, Alabama; son Edward King Phelps and wife, Sandy of Hillsboro, Oregon; four granddaughters, Katherine Mellen Trammell (Buddy), Rushton Mellen Walthack (Derek) of Birmingham, Ala, Mackenzie Spratlin Phelps and Kirsten Colleen Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Wright Latimer Blue of Washington.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11am from the Washington Presbyterian Church.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Latimer. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, the Magna Carta Society, the American Contract Bridge Association and First Presbyterian Church of Spanish Fort, Alabama. The family requests that memorials be made to:
Washington Presbyterian Church
207 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673
Survivors include her husband, William Martin Folks; daughter, Mary Phelps Mellen and husband, Henry, of Birmingham, Alabama; son Edward King Phelps and wife, Sandy of Hillsboro, Oregon; four granddaughters, Katherine Mellen Trammell (Buddy), Rushton Mellen Walthack (Derek) of Birmingham, Ala, Mackenzie Spratlin Phelps and Kirsten Colleen Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Wright Latimer Blue of Washington.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Hagan
Mrs. Doris Hagan, age 97 of 259 Shubert Road, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 in her home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Dr. Allen Stewart and Rev. Jim Winn will officiate and burial will be in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Statesboro at 3pm on Saturday, September 12. The family will receive friends after the service at a reception in the Fellowship Hall. and from 9-10:30am prior to the service at the funeral home. The family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to:
Hartwell First United Methodist Church Building Fund
200 East Howell Street
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born on March 10, 1912, in Screven County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Irvin and Lillian Hughes. She was a retired nurse, a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church, the Live Wire Sunday School Class and the Lessie K. Page Circle. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wallace Hagan; two brothers, Earl and Jason Hughes; and sister, Grace Hagan.
Survivors include her daughter, Faye Hagan Ward of Hartwell; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Mandy and Randy Naser of Atlanta, and Melynda and Rufus Wakeman of Jensen Beach, Florida; great grandchildren, Lauren Naser, Maryna, Jazie and Marlin Wakeman; and sister, Jazie Ingram of Garden City, GA.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Carl Duncan, Jr.
Mr. Carl Benjamin Duncan, Jr., age 84, of Hartwell Health Care Center passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 2pm from the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Reverend Sam Duncan will officiate and burial with Military Honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm on Monday, September 7, 2009.
Born in Hartwell, on October 11, 1924, he was a son of the late Carl B. Duncan, Sr., and Vera Cleveland Duncan. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Duncan retired from Flowers Bakery Company and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Gail McLane Duncan; son, Frank Duncan and wife, Julie of Bailey, NC; daughters, Angela Osborne and husband, Eddie of Anderson, Carla Polson and husband, Dereck of Greer, Dori Marcovechio and husband, Tony of Bluffton, and Gwen Elmore and husband, Charles of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Heather, Josh, Cory, Jordan, Ben, Zachary, Jared, and Madeline; and sisters, Joyce Thomas and Effie Fernalin.
Please visit www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 2pm from the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Reverend Sam Duncan will officiate and burial with Military Honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm on Monday, September 7, 2009.
Born in Hartwell, on October 11, 1924, he was a son of the late Carl B. Duncan, Sr., and Vera Cleveland Duncan. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Duncan retired from Flowers Bakery Company and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Gail McLane Duncan; son, Frank Duncan and wife, Julie of Bailey, NC; daughters, Angela Osborne and husband, Eddie of Anderson, Carla Polson and husband, Dereck of Greer, Dori Marcovechio and husband, Tony of Bluffton, and Gwen Elmore and husband, Charles of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Heather, Josh, Cory, Jordan, Ben, Zachary, Jared, and Madeline; and sisters, Joyce Thomas and Effie Fernalin.
Please visit www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Ron Ethridge, Jr.
Mr. Ronald Freddie "Ron" Ethridge, Jr., age 38, of Bonner Road, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009 in his residence.The memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 4pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Sunday just prior to the service in the funeral home.
Born on December 27, 1970 in Hart County, he was the son of R. Fred Ethridge of Alpharetta and Laura Skelton Jacques of Athens. He was a former electrician and a member of the Oak Bower Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, A.J. Ethridge and Kinsey Ethridge both of Hartwell; parents, Ronald Freddie "Fred" Ethridge, Sr. of Alpharetta and Laura Skelton Jacques of Athens; a sister, Melanie E. Painter of Alpharetta; grandparents, Doyle and Annie Lois Ethridge of Hartwell and Mary Skelton of Toccoa.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert "Bud" Tate
Mr. Robert H. "Bud" Tate, Jr., age 87, of 545 East Howell Street, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 in Hartwell Health Care Center. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Adams will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Dean Kring officiating. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday night. The family is at the home of Mrs. Dean Adams, 158 East Franklin Street, Hartwell and Mrs. Betty Shaw, 44 Johnny Street, Hartwell. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to:
Faith Lutheran Church
691 Benson Street
Hartwell, Georgia 30643
or to
Odyssey Hospice
855 Gaines School Road, Suit G
Athens, Georgia 30605
Born on July 10, 1922 in Walton County, he was the son of the late Robert H. Tate, Sr. and Gillie Carolyn Reynolds Tate. He was a Mechanical Contractor and was owner of Tate Heating and Air Conditioning Company in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Tate was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. He was a 32nd Mason and Shriner; he was in Oasia Shrine Patrol Unit and was a Jester of Oasia Temple of Charlotte, NC. Bud was a former member of Carolina Golf and County Club, member of American Legion Post #262; a member of Forty and Eight; Very active in the Civitan Club, a Real Estate Broker, and was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Tate and his wife moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1976. He was very active in his church, King of Glory Lutheran Church. Bud and his wife moved to Hartwell, GA in 1992. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Hartwell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jim Shaw Tate; brother, Neal Tate; and sisters, Jamie Ruth Couch, Mary Nell Thornton, and Elizabeth Lucille Tate.
Survivors include his sister, Millie Carolyn Spears of Covington, GA. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife; Brother, Neal Tate; Sisters, Jamie Ruth Couch; Mary Nell Thornton and Elizabeth Lucille Tate.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Tate
Mr. Raymond Jasper Tate, age 67, 2016 John Tate Drive, Bowman, passed away on September 4, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will beheld on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home of Bobby Tate, 2016 John Tate Drive. The body is in the Berry Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday night. Flowers are optional.
Born in Madison County, he was a son of Willie Mae Jordan Tate and the late John Jasper Tate.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Rousey Tate; daughter, April Canter; son, David Tate; mother, Willie Mae Jordan Tate; sisters, Phyllis Scarborough and Joyce Suttles; brother, Bobby Tate; and 5 grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will beheld on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home of Bobby Tate, 2016 John Tate Drive. The body is in the Berry Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday night. Flowers are optional.
Born in Madison County, he was a son of Willie Mae Jordan Tate and the late John Jasper Tate.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Rousey Tate; daughter, April Canter; son, David Tate; mother, Willie Mae Jordan Tate; sisters, Phyllis Scarborough and Joyce Suttles; brother, Bobby Tate; and 5 grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Rev. Jonathan Ayers
Rev. Jonathan Paul Ayers, age 28, of Lavonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in Stephens County Hospital.The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Daniel Parker will officiate and burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, GA. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-8 Thursday night. Rev. Ayers will be placed in the church at 12noon to lie in state until the hour of service. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Carpenters for Christ, 1108 Jody Drive, Seneca, SC 29678.
Born February 11, 1981 in Franklin County, he was the son of John Ayers and Abigail Nelson. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School. Rev. Ayers attended Luther Rice University. Jonathan was active in FFA, where he served as a State Officer. He was an ordained minister with the Southern Baptist Association and was the pastor of Shoal Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Abby Hulsey Ayers; parents, John Ayers and Abigail Nelson; and sister, Rebecca Ayers Floyd.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
David Michael Pace
Mr. David Michael Pace, age 32, of Nahunta, GA, formerly of Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Clay Huff, Mr. Josh Osbrne, and Mr. Bobby Howell will officiate and burial will follow in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The body is in the Hartwell Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7-9 Thursday night. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to help defray funeral expenses in the care of Arnold Strickland of The Strickland Funeral Home.
Born August 9, 1977 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the Ernest T. "Ernie" Pace and late Judy Osborne Pace. He was a member of Reed Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a sister, Cindy L. Eaton.
Survivors include his son, David Pace, Jr. of Nahunta, GA; stepdaughter, Alyssa Kenn of Nahunta, GA; father and stepmother, Ernest T. "Ernie" and Betty Smith Pace of Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Mitzi and Rusty Royston of Royston; nephews, Landon and Logan Fleeman; and niece, Aspen Royston.
sister, Mitzi Royston and her husband, Rusty of Royston, GA; Nephews, Landon and
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Corey Sturgis
Corey Austin Sturgis, age 30, of Greensboro, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8pm from A.E. Carter Funeral Home in Madison, during which time special memories of Corey will be shared.
Corey was born on May 31, 1979, in Anderson, S.C., to Charles and Deborah Griggs Sturgis. The family eventually moved to Watkinsville where Corey was a 1997 graduate of Oconee County High School. Corey joined the United States Navy and served six years. During this time, he was active in the Persian Gulf. He was currently a full-time student at East Central Technical College. Corey had a love for movies and enjoyed writing screen plays as a hobby. He also enjoyed computers and video games. Corey will be remembered as a very intelligent and talented young man.
Survivors include one daughter, Zoey Sturgis of Lemoore, Calif.; as well as his parents, Charles and Deborah Sturgis of Greensboro; and a brother, Kyle Sturgis (Sandy) of Watkinsville. Also surviving are a niece, Sable Sturgis; and a nephew, Brock Sturgis. Corey also leaves behind aunts and uncles, Richard Griggs (Barbara) of Elberton, Edwin Sturgis (Bonny) and David Sturgis (Sandy), all of Panama City, Fla.
Please visit www.aecarterfh.com to sign the online register.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8pm from A.E. Carter Funeral Home in Madison, during which time special memories of Corey will be shared.
Corey was born on May 31, 1979, in Anderson, S.C., to Charles and Deborah Griggs Sturgis. The family eventually moved to Watkinsville where Corey was a 1997 graduate of Oconee County High School. Corey joined the United States Navy and served six years. During this time, he was active in the Persian Gulf. He was currently a full-time student at East Central Technical College. Corey had a love for movies and enjoyed writing screen plays as a hobby. He also enjoyed computers and video games. Corey will be remembered as a very intelligent and talented young man.
Survivors include one daughter, Zoey Sturgis of Lemoore, Calif.; as well as his parents, Charles and Deborah Sturgis of Greensboro; and a brother, Kyle Sturgis (Sandy) of Watkinsville. Also surviving are a niece, Sable Sturgis; and a nephew, Brock Sturgis. Corey also leaves behind aunts and uncles, Richard Griggs (Barbara) of Elberton, Edwin Sturgis (Bonny) and David Sturgis (Sandy), all of Panama City, Fla.
Please visit www.aecarterfh.com to sign the online register.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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