Mr. Jimmy Earl "Smitty" Smith, age 58, of Royston passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in his home.
Born December 3, 1950 in Delhi, LA, he was the son of Estelle Wyatt Smith and the late C.H. Smith. He was in the Construction Industry and attended Holly Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was also a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Goss Smith of the home; son, Brian P. Smith of Bowman, GA; mother, Estelle Wyatt Smith ; brothers, Tom Smith of Brandon, MS, Charles Smith of Tallulah, LA, and James Smith of Bridge City, TX; sisters, Gladys S. Williams of Tallulah, LA, Thelma S. Cox of Monroe, LA and Cindy Head of Monroe, LA.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11am from Holly Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Westbrook, Rev. Jonathan Ayers and Rev. Terry Meeks officiating. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 2pm in the Cooksville Methodist Church Cemetery in Paulette, MS with Rev. Glenn Miller officiating. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday night from 7 – 9pm and will be placed in the church Friday at 10:30. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
Hart County Relay for Life
1610 Lightwood Road
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ellie Mae Hughes
Mrs. Ellie Mae Spearman Hughes, age 89, of 895 Ankerich Road, Bowersville passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in her daughters home, Conyers.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 4pm from the Cross Roads Baptist Church. Revs. Ben Coleman, Connie Mack Bowers, and Gwinett Berryman 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 7-9 Thursday night and will be placed in the church at 3:30 on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to:
Cross Roads Baptist Church
Building Fund
3636 Lavonia Highay
Hartwell, GA 30643.
Born November 10, 1919 in Madison Couty, she was the daughter of the late Beeman Spearman and Azalea Berryman Spearman. She was retired from Hart Care Center and was a L.P.N. for 46 years. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Inez Nix.
Survivors include daughters, Patricia Wright of Bowersville, Wilma Rudolph of Conyers, and Wanda Cook of Conyers,; brothers, Clovis Spearman of Lillian AL and Billy Spearman of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great 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 Friday, July 31, 2009 at 4pm from the Cross Roads Baptist Church. Revs. Ben Coleman, Connie Mack Bowers, and Gwinett Berryman 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 7-9 Thursday night and will be placed in the church at 3:30 on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to:
Cross Roads Baptist Church
Building Fund
3636 Lavonia Highay
Hartwell, GA 30643.
Born November 10, 1919 in Madison Couty, she was the daughter of the late Beeman Spearman and Azalea Berryman Spearman. She was retired from Hart Care Center and was a L.P.N. for 46 years. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Inez Nix.
Survivors include daughters, Patricia Wright of Bowersville, Wilma Rudolph of Conyers, and Wanda Cook of Conyers,; brothers, Clovis Spearman of Lillian AL and Billy Spearman of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Edwin "Red" Craft
Edwin "Red" Craft, age 78, of 258 Craft Road, Hartwell passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 in his home.
The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11am from the cemetery at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Rev. Carter Tucker will officiate. The body is in the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9 – 10:30 am prior to the graveside. The family is at his home.
Born on March 19, 1931 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Cheddie Craft and Fleddie Adams Craft. Mr. Craft was a farmer. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, J.P., George, William, Alvin, Hoyt, Bobby, and Joe Glover Craft; and sisters, Irene Craft, Alma Craft, and Mendora Poss.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Curtis and Frances Craft and Ray Craft of Hartwell, GA.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11am from the cemetery at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Rev. Carter Tucker will officiate. The body is in the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9 – 10:30 am prior to the graveside. The family is at his home.
Born on March 19, 1931 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Cheddie Craft and Fleddie Adams Craft. Mr. Craft was a farmer. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, J.P., George, William, Alvin, Hoyt, Bobby, and Joe Glover Craft; and sisters, Irene Craft, Alma Craft, and Mendora Poss.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Curtis and Frances Craft and Ray Craft of Hartwell, GA.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Laundra Mahoney
Mrs. Laundra Bolton Mahoney, of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 2pm from the New Era Baptist Church. According to a spokeswoman from McKinney~Neal Mortuary, Mrs. Mahoney should be out for view on Thursday afternoon.
The McKinney~Neal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 2pm from the New Era Baptist Church. According to a spokeswoman from McKinney~Neal Mortuary, Mrs. Mahoney should be out for view on Thursday afternoon.
The McKinney~Neal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ezra Wallace
Ezra P. Wallace, age 79, of 1262 Country Club Road, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009.
The graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2pm from Forest Hills Memorial Park. Reverend Douglas Huff will officiate. The family will be at the home of Jim and Michelle Welch, 1259 Golf Course Road. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
St. Judes Chidren's Hospital
or to
Elbert County Humane Society
Pallbearers will include Kip Hufstetler, Randy Parham, Joe Johnson, Gairy Adams, Kevin Blackmon, and Ronnie Blackmon.
Born in Elbert County, he was a son of the late Hut Wallace and Eunice Flynn Wallace. He was a retired Blacksmith, a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for many years. Mr. Wallace was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean conflict serving in the Company "B" 141 Tank Battalion. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Brown Wallace and Troy Wallace; and one sister, Sara Lee Butler.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Morrow Wallace of Elberton; daughter and son-in-law Michele and Jim Welch of Elberton; brothers Eugene Wallace of Elberton and Lawrence Wallace of Bowman.
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, July 27, 2009 at 2pm from Forest Hills Memorial Park. Reverend Douglas Huff will officiate. The family will be at the home of Jim and Michelle Welch, 1259 Golf Course Road. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
St. Judes Chidren's Hospital
or to
Elbert County Humane Society
Pallbearers will include Kip Hufstetler, Randy Parham, Joe Johnson, Gairy Adams, Kevin Blackmon, and Ronnie Blackmon.
Born in Elbert County, he was a son of the late Hut Wallace and Eunice Flynn Wallace. He was a retired Blacksmith, a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for many years. Mr. Wallace was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean conflict serving in the Company "B" 141 Tank Battalion. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Brown Wallace and Troy Wallace; and one sister, Sara Lee Butler.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Morrow Wallace of Elberton; daughter and son-in-law Michele and Jim Welch of Elberton; brothers Eugene Wallace of Elberton and Lawrence Wallace of Bowman.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Vanessa Kidd
Mrs. Vanessa Gail Bryson Kidd, age 53, of 315 College Ave., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Deep Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Roy & Bobbie Sue Kidd, 1420 Willow Oak Place and will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Asheville, NC, she was a daughter of Glenn Roy & Georgia Bryson. Mrs. Kidd was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, William Roy "Bill" Kid; daughters, Paula Ritch of Pelham and Julie Kidd of Elberton;sons, Franky Kidd of Elberton and Billy Joe Rutledge; parents, Glenn & Georgia Bryson; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Deep Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Roy & Bobbie Sue Kidd, 1420 Willow Oak Place and will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Asheville, NC, she was a daughter of Glenn Roy & Georgia Bryson. Mrs. Kidd was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, William Roy "Bill" Kid; daughters, Paula Ritch of Pelham and Julie Kidd of Elberton;sons, Franky Kidd of Elberton and Billy Joe Rutledge; parents, Glenn & Georgia Bryson; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Stratton
Mr. Richard Edgar Stratton, age 66, of 2436 Anderson Highway, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in his home.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 11am from the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Reverend Benjamin Wiles will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 to lie instate until the service hour. The family will be at the home and will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8pm in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will include Jimmy Dunn, Lanier Dunn, Neal Floyd, Ralph Adams, Leon Stratton, Jr., Terry Stratton, Steve Stovall, and Pat Lee.
Born in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Omer and Albina Gaines Stratton. He was a member of the Elberton Elks Lodge 1100 and the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Mr. Stratton was a former member of the Georgia Army National Guard and employed with Royston Sheel Metal L.L.C.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Welborn Stratton; daughters and son-in-law, Angela and Scott Oliver of Athens and Amanda Joy Stratton of Sarasota, FL; son, Ricky E. Stratton of Elberton; sister, Dorothy Stovall of Statesville, NC; and four 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 Monday, July 27, 2009 at 11am from the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Reverend Benjamin Wiles will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 to lie instate until the service hour. The family will be at the home and will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8pm in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will include Jimmy Dunn, Lanier Dunn, Neal Floyd, Ralph Adams, Leon Stratton, Jr., Terry Stratton, Steve Stovall, and Pat Lee.
Born in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Omer and Albina Gaines Stratton. He was a member of the Elberton Elks Lodge 1100 and the New Bethel United Methodist Church. Mr. Stratton was a former member of the Georgia Army National Guard and employed with Royston Sheel Metal L.L.C.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Welborn Stratton; daughters and son-in-law, Angela and Scott Oliver of Athens and Amanda Joy Stratton of Sarasota, FL; son, Ricky E. Stratton of Elberton; sister, Dorothy Stovall of Statesville, NC; and four grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Dot Weldon
Mrs. Dorothy S. Whitworth Weldon, age 85, of 261 Fairview Avenue, Hartwell, formerly of Bowersville, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Hart Care Center.
Survivors include her son, Joe W. Weldon of Marietta, GA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, Julius A. Weldon, who was married for 62 years; brother, Bobby Joe Whitworth, and a sister Elizabeth who died in infancy. Mrs. Weldon worked for 20 years for the Department of Agriculture, ASCA (Agriculture Stabilization Conversation Service) as a Clerk. Mrs. Weldon spent her life doing for and giving to others. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church where she was a member of WMU, Encouragers Sunday School Class, and Mollie Williams Missionary Group. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star #398 for over 50 years.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3pm from the Cross Roads Baptist Church. Rev. Connie Mack Bowers and Rev. Doug Brown will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. prior to the service. The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 6 – 9:00 p.m. The family is at the home of Sara S. Whitworth, 15 Linda Drive, Hartwell, GA. Flowers are optional; Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund, 3636 Lavonia Hwy., Hartwell, GA 30643.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Nelson
Mr. Thomas W. Nelson, age 59, of Dewy Rose, passed away July 24, 2009.The memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Purvis will officiate.
He worked in the granite industry as a top polisher, truck driver, and maintenance technician for thirty five years. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Howard Nelson and Dorothy Emily Goble; his brothers, Lonnie Sandford; and grandson, Joshua Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Nelson; daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and Chad Arganbright, Brandy and Danny Arganbright, Kelly Davis, and Talitha Nelson; sons and daughter-in-law, Patrick Nelson and Ben and Stacey Stafford; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; brothers, Eddie Sanford, Teddy Wayne, and Ricky Nelson; sisters, Charlotte and Teresa; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel Richard
Ms. Mabel Richard, age 97, of 261 Campbell Street, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in her residence.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11am from the Carlton Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. The body is in the McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary. The family is at the home.
The McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11am from the Carlton Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. The body is in the McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary. The family is at the home.
The McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Phillip Cromer
Mr. Phillip Dana Cromer, age 45, of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in his home.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 1pm from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home. The body is in the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday from 11-1 just prior to the service.
Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 1pm from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home. The body is in the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday from 11-1 just prior to the service.
Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Allen
Mr. Ernest Lee Allen, age 59, of Washington, D.C, formerly of Elbert County, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3pm from Maple Springs Baptist Church, Dewy Rose. Mr. Allen will be buried in the church cemetery following the service. The family is at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Richard Gaines, 308 Sardis Drive, Hartwell.
Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3pm from Maple Springs Baptist Church, Dewy Rose. Mr. Allen will be buried in the church cemetery following the service. The family is at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Richard Gaines, 308 Sardis Drive, Hartwell.
Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Harry Smith
Mr. Harry Allen Smith, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 3-4 in Berry Funeral Home just prior to the service. The family is at the home of Carol and Ray Sims, 1403 Athens Highway.
Survivors include his sisters, Jenny Grimes and Lorene Collins; nephews, Bobby Wilson and Waymon Worley; niece, Carol Sims; great-nephew, Nick Veal; and great niece, Nicole Veal.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 3-4 in Berry Funeral Home just prior to the service. The family is at the home of Carol and Ray Sims, 1403 Athens Highway.
Survivors include his sisters, Jenny Grimes and Lorene Collins; nephews, Bobby Wilson and Waymon Worley; niece, Carol Sims; great-nephew, Nick Veal; and great niece, Nicole Veal.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Guy Fain, Jr.
Mr. Guy Fain, Jr., age 67, of 412 Powderbag Creek Road, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Rainey Hospice House.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 6pm from the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Tommy Cleveland and Mr. Tony Fowler will officiate and the body will be cremated following the service. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-6pm prior to the service. The family is at their respective homes. Family requests no flowers, memorials may be made to:
Hospice of the Upstate
1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, South Carolina 29621
or to
Oak Bower Baptist Church
Building Fund
1589 Old Highway 29
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born October 26, 1941 in Hart County, he was the son of Thelma Evans Fain and the late Guy Fain, Sr. He is retired from Hanesworth Mill and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother of Hartwell, GA include his brothers, William Fain and Louie Fain of Hartwell; sisters, Mary Jo Dutton of Canon, Nancy Ankerich of Bowersville, Peggy Cawthon of Hartwell, Linda Farmer of Hartwell, and Joyce Woodall of Hartwell.
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, July 24, 2009 at 6pm from the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Tommy Cleveland and Mr. Tony Fowler will officiate and the body will be cremated following the service. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-6pm prior to the service. The family is at their respective homes. Family requests no flowers, memorials may be made to:
Hospice of the Upstate
1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, South Carolina 29621
or to
Oak Bower Baptist Church
Building Fund
1589 Old Highway 29
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born October 26, 1941 in Hart County, he was the son of Thelma Evans Fain and the late Guy Fain, Sr. He is retired from Hanesworth Mill and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother of Hartwell, GA include his brothers, William Fain and Louie Fain of Hartwell; sisters, Mary Jo Dutton of Canon, Nancy Ankerich of Bowersville, Peggy Cawthon of Hartwell, Linda Farmer of Hartwell, and Joyce Woodall of Hartwell.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Lunsford
Ms. Martha “Louise” Bannister Lunsford, age 57, of 120 Westfall Road, Royston, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Jerome Hill and Rev. Matt Smith will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Friday night from 7-9pm. The family is at the home of Robin and Shane Wilson, 216 Rock Springs Road, Lavonia.
Born June 5, 1952 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Garrett Jasper Bannister and Josephine Whitfield Bannister. She was retired from Tenneco Automotive and was a member of Middle River Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cindy Lunsford of Royston and Michael and Rose Lunsford of Hartwell; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Shane Wilson of Lavonia; brother, Randall Bannister of Hartwell; sisters, Sandra Bannister of Augusta and Annette Lowery of Hartwell, GA; nine grandchildren, Cassie, Eric, Anna, Caitlin, Ryan, Brady, Maya, Larry and Matthew; and two great grandchildren, Rori and Gabby.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bob Fean
Mr. Robert Martin “Bob” Fean, age 75, of 981 Bio Church Road, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in his home.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2pm from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Rev. Lee Payton will officiate; the body was cremated. The family will receive friends in the church following the service. The family is at their home. The family requests no flowers, memorials may be made to:
Hart County Humane Society
P.O. Box 1062
Hartwell, GA 30643.
Born January 10, 1934 in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Alfred Fean and Sarah Hilbman Fean. He was retired from RCA/GE. He was founder and member of Bob Martin Quartet where he played the vibes. Mr. Fean was a U.S. Army Veteran; former member of National Guard; and enjoyed horses and furniture making.
Survivors include his wife, Leah Kita Fean of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Jacklyn Schacht of Collingswood, NJ, Jerilyn Dean of Riverside NJ, Donna and Erik Rasmussen of McHenry, IL, Leah and John Cossarek of Lakemoor, IL and Jane and Bill Brickner of Cherry Hill, NJ; seven grandchildren and best friend, his English Setter “Echo”.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Juanita Osborne
Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Osborne passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer.
The funeral service for Mrs. Osborne will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 3pm from the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jack McVeigh will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to service.
Mrs. Osborne is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James H. "Buddy" Osborne and son Darrell Osborne.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, James A. and Theresa Osborne, Jr., Roy Kevin Osborne and Tony Justin Osborne, all of Elberton; grandchildren, Kelsey Shane and Daryl Andrew Osborne; sisters, Christine Brock and Barbara Jean Gabriel; brothers Raymond and Carl Moon; and nieces, Donna Christian and Diane Berry. A number of friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The Hick Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Moon Osborne.
The funeral service for Mrs. Osborne will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 3pm from the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jack McVeigh will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to service.
Mrs. Osborne is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James H. "Buddy" Osborne and son Darrell Osborne.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, James A. and Theresa Osborne, Jr., Roy Kevin Osborne and Tony Justin Osborne, all of Elberton; grandchildren, Kelsey Shane and Daryl Andrew Osborne; sisters, Christine Brock and Barbara Jean Gabriel; brothers Raymond and Carl Moon; and nieces, Donna Christian and Diane Berry. A number of friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The Hick Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Moon Osborne.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Gladys Auten
Mrs. Gladys Virginia Ayers Auten, age 85 of 518 Darlington Street, Calhoun Falls passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009 in NHC of Greenwood.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 4pm from the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Calhoun Falls. Revs. Barry Bryan, Lawrence Johnson, and Virgil Manning will officiate and burial will be in Latimer Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Janice and Billy Boggs, 407 Peach Orchard Road, Calhoun Falls, and will receive friends in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6-8pm. Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to:
Calhoun Falls Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Born in Anderson, SC on January 14, 1924, Mrs. Auten was the daughter of the late Richard V. Ayers and Mamie Lou King Ayers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Gladys had been a member of the Adult Choir, the Women's Ministry, and sung alto with the Ladies Trio. As a young girl, she sung on the radio and at churches with the Ayers Trio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Auten; three granddaughters, Christy Bowman, April Auten, and Kayla Sharee Auten; two sisters, Louise Ayers Woosley and Helen Ayers Bleckley; and three brothers, Rev. Hester V. Ayers, Bill Ayers and Johnny O'Dell Ayers.
Survivors include four loving daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Billy Boggs, of Calhoun Falls, Jennie and Rev. Billy Yon of Whitmire, Martha Jo and Vernon Cubbler of Belton, and Louise and Raymond Haggerty of Lexington; two devoted sons and a daughter-in-lw, David Lamar Auten of Ware Shoals, and Ray "Frankie", II and Sharon Auten,of Aiken; two sisters, Geraldine Ayers Britt of Belton and adopted sister Ann Ayers McAllister of Anderson; two brothers, Willis Samuel Ayers of Anderson, and Henry Joe Ayers of Simpsonville; two nephews raised as brothers, Jackie Ayers of Simpsonville and LaVern Ayers of Anderson; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and view a tribute video.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 4pm from the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Calhoun Falls. Revs. Barry Bryan, Lawrence Johnson, and Virgil Manning will officiate and burial will be in Latimer Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Janice and Billy Boggs, 407 Peach Orchard Road, Calhoun Falls, and will receive friends in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6-8pm. Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to:
Calhoun Falls Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Born in Anderson, SC on January 14, 1924, Mrs. Auten was the daughter of the late Richard V. Ayers and Mamie Lou King Ayers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Gladys had been a member of the Adult Choir, the Women's Ministry, and sung alto with the Ladies Trio. As a young girl, she sung on the radio and at churches with the Ayers Trio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Auten; three granddaughters, Christy Bowman, April Auten, and Kayla Sharee Auten; two sisters, Louise Ayers Woosley and Helen Ayers Bleckley; and three brothers, Rev. Hester V. Ayers, Bill Ayers and Johnny O'Dell Ayers.
Survivors include four loving daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Billy Boggs, of Calhoun Falls, Jennie and Rev. Billy Yon of Whitmire, Martha Jo and Vernon Cubbler of Belton, and Louise and Raymond Haggerty of Lexington; two devoted sons and a daughter-in-lw, David Lamar Auten of Ware Shoals, and Ray "Frankie", II and Sharon Auten,of Aiken; two sisters, Geraldine Ayers Britt of Belton and adopted sister Ann Ayers McAllister of Anderson; two brothers, Willis Samuel Ayers of Anderson, and Henry Joe Ayers of Simpsonville; two nephews raised as brothers, Jackie Ayers of Simpsonville and LaVern Ayers of Anderson; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and view a tribute video.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Orene Ward
Ms. Orene Gaines Ward, age 92, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
The funeral service will be on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at 3pm from the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in Hicks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ward was born in Elbert County to the late Lawrence S. Gaines and Marvin Adams Gaines. She was a lifelong member of Rock Branch Baptist Church. Orene was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. Co. in Hartwell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, T. Jamie Ward; her son Thomas Ray Ward; her granddaughter; Lynn Carter; eight brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pat & Joe Stovall of Elberton, Martha and Coy Moon of Elberton, and Linda and Donny Callaway of Lancaster, S.C.; grandchildren Michael Stovall of Peachtree City, Ken Stovall of Atlanta, Debbie Gaffney of Cumming, Scott Carter of Athens, Michelle Morrison of Comer, Marcus Moon of Comer, Don Callaway of Lancaster, S.C., and Kevin Callaway of Clemmons, N.C.; nine great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Lula Brown of Anderson, SC, and Betty Shorter of Columbia, SC.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at 3pm from the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in Hicks Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ward was born in Elbert County to the late Lawrence S. Gaines and Marvin Adams Gaines. She was a lifelong member of Rock Branch Baptist Church. Orene was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. Co. in Hartwell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, T. Jamie Ward; her son Thomas Ray Ward; her granddaughter; Lynn Carter; eight brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pat & Joe Stovall of Elberton, Martha and Coy Moon of Elberton, and Linda and Donny Callaway of Lancaster, S.C.; grandchildren Michael Stovall of Peachtree City, Ken Stovall of Atlanta, Debbie Gaffney of Cumming, Scott Carter of Athens, Michelle Morrison of Comer, Marcus Moon of Comer, Don Callaway of Lancaster, S.C., and Kevin Callaway of Clemmons, N.C.; nine great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Lula Brown of Anderson, SC, and Betty Shorter of Columbia, SC.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
David White
Mr. David Michael White, age 52, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009.
The memorial service will be at a later date; the body was cremated.
Survivors include his wife, Jody Mae Crawford White; stepdaughters, Nena Bledsoe and Jonnie Bledsoe; stepson, P.J. Peters; sister, Sarah Warren; and brother, Johnny White.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be at a later date; the body was cremated.
Survivors include his wife, Jody Mae Crawford White; stepdaughters, Nena Bledsoe and Jonnie Bledsoe; stepson, P.J. Peters; sister, Sarah Warren; and brother, Johnny White.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Bruce Knighton
Mr. Bruce Avery Knighton, age 55, of Lavonia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2pm from the Lavonia First Baptist Church. Dr. Larry Finger and Rev. Richard Bielski will officiate and burial will follow in the Lavonia City – Burgess Cemetery. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel where the family will receive friends on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
Lavonia First Baptist Church
c/o Building FundP
O Box 47
Lavonia, GA 30553
Born July 8, 1954, he was the son of Rebecca Dye Knighton and the late Clarence H. Knighton. He was Group Vice President of Pinnacle Bank and managed offices in Royston, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, and Commerce. Mr. Knighton coached basketball, football, and golf in Franklin, Oconee, and Hart County Schools for many years. Bruce was a member of the Lavonia First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon as well as in many other capacities. He was a past president of the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, as well as serving on the Downtown Development board of directors. Mr. Knighton loved people and had a special connection to children. He loved his family and he loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Susan (Brock) Knighton; daughter, Lacey P. Knighton of Lavonia; son, Vic A. Knighton of Lavonia; mother, Rebecca Dye Knighton; and sister, Becky Sumrall of Nashville, TN.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Lavonia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Knighton had a strong connection with Elbert County and it's residents through Pinnacle Bank. Due to this connection, localobits.blogspot.com saw the need to inform Elberton of his death. This is a courtesy announcements provided by localobits.blogspot.com.
Roshanna Jackson
Ms. Roshanna G. Jackson , age 29, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 1pm from the Zion C.M.E. Church in Hartwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body is in Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-7pm. The family is at the home of her grandmother, Elizabeth Harper, 7 Circle Drive, Hartwell,
Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 1pm from the Zion C.M.E. Church in Hartwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body is in Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-7pm. The family is at the home of her grandmother, Elizabeth Harper, 7 Circle Drive, Hartwell,
Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ronald Cade
Mr. Ronald Cade, of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
The funeral service arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by C.W. Phelps Funeral Home.
C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by C.W. Phelps Funeral Home.
C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn Thomason
Mrs. Kathryn Sanders Thomason, 83, of 354 Highland Ridge Drive, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, July 13 in Hart Care Center.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 11am from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Bill Davidson will officiate and entombment will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Rev. Terry Meeks will be officiating the graveside service. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6-8pm Wednesday night. The family is at the home of Winfreda & David Smith, 354 Highland Ridge Dr, Hartwell. Flowers are optional ane memorials may be made to:
The Jesus Film Project
PO Box 628222
Orlando Florida 32862
www.jesusfilm.org
or to
Hope for the World India
PO Box 835
Hartwell, Georgia 30643
www.hftwindia.org.
Born on December 17, 1925 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Emory Sanders and Texie Partain Sanders. Mrs. Thomason was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Thomason was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Winfred W. Thomason; two brothers, Emmett Sanders and Everett Sanders; and a sister, Annis Conway.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Carol Thomason of Cloudland GA and Rocky & Debbie Thomason of Lavonia; three daughters and sons-in-law, Faire & Dean Teasley of Hartwell, Winfreda & David Smith of Hartwell, and Lessie & James Paul of Crawford; a sister, Faye Ziegler of California; a brother, Alton Sanders of Hartwell; twelve grandchildren, Deana Roach, Ginger Bauknight, Kim Teasley, Travis Teasley, Teresa Paul, Jamie Paul, Bridget Paul Burroughs, Katie Smith, Russell & Ryan Thomason, Tannis & Zachary Smith; six great-grandchildren, Austin & Katie Freeman, Jessie Roach, Clay, Luke & Rebekah Bauknight also survive.
Please vistt www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
H. Gary Forston
Mr. H. Gary Fortson, age 54, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 following an extended illness.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 2pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Purvis will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8pm in the funeral home.
Mr. Fortson is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Annie Laura Fortson; and father-in-law, J.W. Davis.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Patricia Fortson; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Buddy Stephens; grandchildren, Tyler and Heather Stephens; sisters, Connie Carter, Lisa Chandler, Elaine Short and Lynn Herman; brothers, Ronnie and Alex Fortson; mother-in-law, Patsy Davis; and brother-in-law, Wayne Davis. A special niece and a number of friends also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Mary Opal Daniel Adams
Mrs. Mary Opal “Nana” Daniel Adams, age 92, of College Park, GA, formerly of Elberton, passed away peacefully in the home of her sister, Juanita Marsh, after an extended illness.
The family will receive visitors in Berry Funeral Home, Elberton Georgia on Monday, July 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 and the services will be held in Berry Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00. Opal will be interred in Elmhurst Cemetery with her husband and their three children. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Georgia 30291 or the United Methodist Children’s Home, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
Opal was the daughter of E. R. “Bud” and Jessie Stratton Daniel and the wife of Hubert Teasley Adams, all who predecease her. Opal was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia. She and Hubert, her husband of fifty five years, moved to Atlanta in the early forties. She worked for thirty seven years at Rich’s Department Store and later they moved back to Elberton upon retirement. Opal and Hubert were the parents of three children, James Daniel, Mary Eleanor, and Iris Elaine, all of whom died in infancy.
Because of her strong faith in God, first developed in the Harmony Baptist Church she attended with her parents, she and Hubert were able to survive the death of their three babies. That strong faith continued throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the Lakewood Methodist Church in Atlanta and later First Methodist Church of Elberton. While she had no children grow to adulthood, she cherished her brothers and sisters and their children and helped each of them throughout her life. She is predeceased by her brothers, Everett and Cecil, and survived by her sisters, Juanita and Peggy and her brothers, Charles and Marshall “Buddy”, as well as many nephews and nieces. During the last years of her life, she was lovingly cared for by her sister, Juanita and her dear care givers, Linda, Monica, and Minnie.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive visitors in Berry Funeral Home, Elberton Georgia on Monday, July 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 and the services will be held in Berry Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00. Opal will be interred in Elmhurst Cemetery with her husband and their three children. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Georgia 30291 or the United Methodist Children’s Home, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
Opal was the daughter of E. R. “Bud” and Jessie Stratton Daniel and the wife of Hubert Teasley Adams, all who predecease her. Opal was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia. She and Hubert, her husband of fifty five years, moved to Atlanta in the early forties. She worked for thirty seven years at Rich’s Department Store and later they moved back to Elberton upon retirement. Opal and Hubert were the parents of three children, James Daniel, Mary Eleanor, and Iris Elaine, all of whom died in infancy.
Because of her strong faith in God, first developed in the Harmony Baptist Church she attended with her parents, she and Hubert were able to survive the death of their three babies. That strong faith continued throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the Lakewood Methodist Church in Atlanta and later First Methodist Church of Elberton. While she had no children grow to adulthood, she cherished her brothers and sisters and their children and helped each of them throughout her life. She is predeceased by her brothers, Everett and Cecil, and survived by her sisters, Juanita and Peggy and her brothers, Charles and Marshall “Buddy”, as well as many nephews and nieces. During the last years of her life, she was lovingly cared for by her sister, Juanita and her dear care givers, Linda, Monica, and Minnie.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Vacation Week
localobits.blogspot.com will be "closed" starting today, Friday, July 3, 2009 and will "re-open" on Monday, July 13, 2009. We are sorry for any inconvience and hope each of you have a safe and blessed Fourth of July!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
D'Etta Risner
Mrs. D’Etta Jean Baker Risner, age 49, of 811 Chandlers Ferry Rd, Hartwell, passed on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The body is in the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday morning from 9-11am prior to the service. The family is at the home.
Born on February 17, 1960 in Corcoran, CA., she was the daughter of Broadus "BC" Baker and Barbara J. Williams Baker. She worked for Quality Care for Children as a Contractor for the State of Georgia as Area Day Care Coordinator.
Survivors include her husband, Steve W. Risner of the home; son, Josh Risner of Hartwell; daughter and son-in-law, April and Jason Williams Hartwell; parents, Broadus "BC" Baker and Barbara J. Williams Baker, of Hartwell; sister, Debbie Baker of Hartwell; grandchildren, Alexis, Blade and Jasmine Williams; special niece, Briana Baker.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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