Mrs. Cornelia Cromer Goldsmith, age 64, of 1970 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Black and Dr. Steve Williams will officiate and burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Church of God Cemetery with Rev. Terry Meeks 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 of Mark and Teresa Haygood, 284 Fred King Road, Hartwell.
Born on July 27, 1945 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Keifer Cromer and Iber Lois Phillips Cromer. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Baron L. Goldsmith; son, William Mark Goldsmith; brothers, Cecil, Jack, Gene, and Kenneth Cromer; and a sister, Mary Smith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa G. and Mark Haygood of Hartwell; brother, James Cromer of Hartwell; sisters, Bonnie Partain of McDonough, Janie Anderson of Royston, Sarah Willis of Gainesville, Martha Askworth of Hartwell, Becky Thomas of Hartwell, and Glenda Parham of Bowman; and four grandchildren, Will Goldsmith, Caroline Haygood, Suzanne Haygood and Zachary Haygood.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Allie Mae Butler
Mrs. Allie Mae Butler passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Revs. Douglas Huff and David McConnell will officiate. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2-3 Sunday just prior to the service in the funeral home. Pallbearers will include Blake Young, Ray Craft, Mike Ragsdale, Chris Craft, Dennis Young, and Jason Alley. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in her honor to Doves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Stinchcomb United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, or Northside Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Starke Brown and Anna Alethea Oglesby Brown. She was a member of Doves Creek Baptist Church, and retired from Elberton Mills - United Merchants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Raymond Butler, and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Butler.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Anna Margaret and Lucis Craft; sons and daughter-in-law James Milton Butler and Thomas Russell and Betty Jo Butler; sister Mrs. Charlie Gaines; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-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 Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Revs. Douglas Huff and David McConnell will officiate. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2-3 Sunday just prior to the service in the funeral home. Pallbearers will include Blake Young, Ray Craft, Mike Ragsdale, Chris Craft, Dennis Young, and Jason Alley. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in her honor to Doves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Stinchcomb United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, or Northside Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Starke Brown and Anna Alethea Oglesby Brown. She was a member of Doves Creek Baptist Church, and retired from Elberton Mills - United Merchants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Raymond Butler, and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Butler.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Anna Margaret and Lucis Craft; sons and daughter-in-law James Milton Butler and Thomas Russell and Betty Jo Butler; sister Mrs. Charlie Gaines; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Henderson
Mr. Charles Donald Henderson passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2pm from the Doves Creek Baptist Church. Revs. Douglas Huff and John Guest will officiate. The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 7-9PM Friday night at Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Larry Atkins, David Atkins, Randy Stover, Bobby Peacock, Chris Bastyr, and Brent Scoggins. In lieu of flowers the family has requested please make memorials in his honor to Doves Creek Baptist Church.
Born in Atlanta, GA, he was a son of the late Guy Henderson and Meta Kries Henderson. He was a member of Doves Creek Baptist Church, a member of New York City Opera where he sang and performed for 45 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother Guy Perry Henderson.
Survivors include nieces and nephew, Gregory R. and Judy Henderson and Rueshelle Henderson Ambrose; and sister-in-law, Shirline Mangum Henderson.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Myrtis Seymour
Mrs. Myrtis Bonner Seymour, age 74, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Medical College of Georgia.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 4pm from the Cemetery of Mallorysville Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Jack Leard, Jr., Brandon Howard, Matthew Howard, Ricky Morgan, Gaynor Hardy and Douglas Casey will serve as pallbearers with Ricky Dawson and Graydon and Pat Bobo serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm Thursday in the funeral home.
She was a native of Oglethorpe County, the daughter of the late Samuel Eaton and Hazel Chafin Bonner. Mrs. Seymour had worked as a shipping supervisor in the textile industry, and worked the election polls and worked at the Wilkes County Stockyard. She was a member of Mallorysville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Seymour. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mallorysville Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Joe Hardy, Rayle; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sharon Seymour, Milledgeville and Dan Seymor, Washington; six grandchildren, Denise Johnson, Mike, Mason and Blair Seymour, Jennifer and Gaynor Hardy; and two great grandchildren, Brandon and Matthew Howard.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 4pm from the Cemetery of Mallorysville Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Jack Leard, Jr., Brandon Howard, Matthew Howard, Ricky Morgan, Gaynor Hardy and Douglas Casey will serve as pallbearers with Ricky Dawson and Graydon and Pat Bobo serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm Thursday in the funeral home.
She was a native of Oglethorpe County, the daughter of the late Samuel Eaton and Hazel Chafin Bonner. Mrs. Seymour had worked as a shipping supervisor in the textile industry, and worked the election polls and worked at the Wilkes County Stockyard. She was a member of Mallorysville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Seymour. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mallorysville Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Joe Hardy, Rayle; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sharon Seymour, Milledgeville and Dan Seymor, Washington; six grandchildren, Denise Johnson, Mike, Mason and Blair Seymour, Jennifer and Gaynor Hardy; and two great grandchildren, Brandon and Matthew Howard.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Billy Bryson
Mr. Billy Edward Bryson, Jr., age 39, of 3386 Rock Branch Road, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Emory University Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2pm from the Rock Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Wright will officiate and burial will follow in the Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday night. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Rock Branch Baptist Church Youth Fund, 2150 Coldwater Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635 or to The Barnes Academy, 154 Hart Service Road, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
He was born on October 9, 1970 in Elbert County, the son of Sheila Jordan and Bill Bryson. He was employed by AutoZone of Lavonia and Bryson Backhoe of Canon. Mr. Bryson was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church; an active leader of the R.A.’s and was strong in his faith. Billy was a loving husband, father and son.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Ann O’Tuel Bryson of the home; daughters, Jena Marie Ann Bryson and Andrea Grace Bryson; son, William Nathaniel Bryson all of the home; mother and stepfather, Sheila Jordan and Dwaine Bannister; and his father Bill Edward Bryson, Sr. and Dotty Martin.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Pless
Mr. Jimmy Pless, age 67, of 2289 Harmony Road, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in the Elbert Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gaines Chapel Holiness Church Cemetery in Hart County. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Oscar Pless and Lathey E. Young Pless. He was a retired big mill polisher, and of the Holiness Faith.
Survivors include his fiancee', Patsy Baker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Clifford Shepherd and Hannah Mae and Hamp Brown; sister-in-law, Mary Pless; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Lee and Mae Pless and Hubert and Wanda Pless; brother-in-law, Phillip Duncan; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gaines Chapel Holiness Church Cemetery in Hart County. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Oscar Pless and Lathey E. Young Pless. He was a retired big mill polisher, and of the Holiness Faith.
Survivors include his fiancee', Patsy Baker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Clifford Shepherd and Hannah Mae and Hamp Brown; sister-in-law, Mary Pless; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Lee and Mae Pless and Hubert and Wanda Pless; brother-in-law, Phillip Duncan; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Darlene Banks
Darlene Estelle Banks, age 73, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the McKinney Neal Mortuary between the hours of 10am and 7pm on Monday for viewing.
Mrs. Banks was, along with her husband, the owner of Banks BBQ in Elberton.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Banks; children, Thomas L. Banks, Leon White, Calissa Jones, Doris Mason, Angela Banks, Minnie Banks, Theodocia Banks and Arlene Smith; brother, Clarence Fortson; 15 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel in Athens and McKinney - Neal Mortuary in Elberton in in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the McKinney Neal Mortuary between the hours of 10am and 7pm on Monday for viewing.
Mrs. Banks was, along with her husband, the owner of Banks BBQ in Elberton.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Banks; children, Thomas L. Banks, Leon White, Calissa Jones, Doris Mason, Angela Banks, Minnie Banks, Theodocia Banks and Arlene Smith; brother, Clarence Fortson; 15 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Gardenview Funeral Chapel in Athens and McKinney - Neal Mortuary in Elberton in in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Edward Skarzynski
Mr. Edward John Skarzynski, age 87, of 1540 Plantation Road, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11am from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholice Church. Father Terence Kane will officiate and burial will be in The Skarzynski Family Cemetery with full Military honors. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8pm Monday night. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional; and memorials amy be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Born November 23, 1921 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Skarzynski and Marianne Grzeszczuk Skarzynski. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 21 years of service, Master Sergeant and served in WWII and Korean War. Mr. Skarzynski also retired from Adams Transport Storage in Chamblee. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, McAllen, Texas and is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry Skarzynski
Survivors include his wife, Flora Belle Morris Skarzynski of the home; sons, Edward John Skarzynski, II and George Dewey Skarzynski, both of Elberton; daughter, Pamela Ann “Pam” Trubell of Elberton; brother, Matthew Skarzynski of Springlake NJ; sister, Irene Daley of Port Redding, NJ; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Several friends and other relatives 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11am from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholice Church. Father Terence Kane will officiate and burial will be in The Skarzynski Family Cemetery with full Military honors. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8pm Monday night. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional; and memorials amy be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Born November 23, 1921 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Skarzynski and Marianne Grzeszczuk Skarzynski. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 21 years of service, Master Sergeant and served in WWII and Korean War. Mr. Skarzynski also retired from Adams Transport Storage in Chamblee. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, McAllen, Texas and is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry Skarzynski
Survivors include his wife, Flora Belle Morris Skarzynski of the home; sons, Edward John Skarzynski, II and George Dewey Skarzynski, both of Elberton; daughter, Pamela Ann “Pam” Trubell of Elberton; brother, Matthew Skarzynski of Springlake NJ; sister, Irene Daley of Port Redding, NJ; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Several friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
David Veal
Mr. David Grady Veal, age 51, of 409 E. Church Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his home.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 1-3 Sunday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Fulton County, he was a son of the late Harry Veal and Jackie Edwards Veal Terlaje. He was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church, a truck driver, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include daughters, Michelle Veal and Stephanie Veal Alewine; son, Johnathan Veal; sister, Debbie Christian; brother, Hugh Veal; and 9 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 Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 1-3 Sunday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Fulton County, he was a son of the late Harry Veal and Jackie Edwards Veal Terlaje. He was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church, a truck driver, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include daughters, Michelle Veal and Stephanie Veal Alewine; son, Johnathan Veal; sister, Debbie Christian; brother, Hugh Veal; and 9 grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Johnnie Rhodes
Mr. Johnnie H. Rhodes, age 81, of Calhoun Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2pm from the Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Brian Hatchet will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will be at the residence of his son and will receive friends on Friday from 6-8pm in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home.
Born on November 20, 1928, Mr. Rhodes was a dedicated member of Northside Baptist Church where he served a Sunday School teacher and past deacon. He was also a long time, dedicated, and devoted employee of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Johnnie will be greatly missed by his many dear friends. His wife, the late Monnell Rhodes, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Tim & Lois Rhodes; grandchildren, Brittany, Hannah, Phillip, & Anna Grace Rhodes; and sisters, Runette Putnam and Katie Faye Rhodes. A number of friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Adams
Mr. William L. Adams, age 78, of 2395 Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of Genelle Davis Adams, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2pm from Concord United Methodist Church. Revs. Jim Winn and Gary Thompson will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 2395 Hartwell Highway, and will receive friends from 7-9pm Friday night in Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Chad Hudson, Scott Hudson, Stephen Adams, Josh Scarborough, David Hendix, and Jimmy Deas.
Born in Elbert County, he was a son of the late Brewer Tate Adams and Bertha Fannie Adams. A member of Concord United Methodist Church, Mr. Adams served in the National Guard, was the owner of Adams Granite Quarry, and a member of the Elberton Granite Association. Mr. Adams is preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Outz.
Survivors include his wife, Genelle David Adams of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Jan Burdette and Steve Ramsey, and Judy & Al Hudson; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne & Kathy Adams and Bobby & Sandra Adams; sisters, Virginia Nell Griffin and Shelby Gaines; brother, Woodrow Adams; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Shelby Owens
Mrs. Shelby Jean Bailey Owens, age 66, of 96 Bannister Drive, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Rainey Hospice House Anderson, SC. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Revs. Ben Coleman, Johnny Stowe, David Wilson, and Tommy Cleveland will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Thursday night in the funeral home.
Born on January 6, 1943 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late John Willie “Bill” Bailey and Mollie Bratcher Bailey and stepmother, Myrtice Cobb Bailey. She was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Montine White, Helen McLane and Novil Shirley.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Ronnie Owens of Hartwell; sons, Michael and Jeffrey Owens, both of Hartwell; sisters, Amy Stone of Lavonia, Brenda Kennedy of Royston, and Shirley Barton of Royston; and one grandchild, Chassidy Owens.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Katie Partain
Mrs. Katie Elizabeth Partain, age 80, of 3168 HWY 172 East, Bowman, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009.The graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1pm from Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Timothy Adams will officiate and burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Thursday night in Berry Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday October 21 at 1PM at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late Thomas Lester Wilder and Mattie Belle Brackett Wilder, and was seamstress from Oxford MFG. where she retired.
Survivors include daughter, Dicie Rogers; sons, Larry Gene Scoggins, Victor Leroy Scoggins, and Gregory Lamar Scoggins; step-daughter, Melvene Martin; step-sons, Michael S. Partain, Leonard Partain, and Johnny Partain; sisters, Jeanette Davis, Patricia Barnes, Shirley McCannon, Vera Farrow, Pauline Hatton, and Maxine Burdette; brother, Charlie Lester Wilder; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April Duncan
Miss April Jean Duncan, age 33, of Ocean Ridge, Florida, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Vaughn will officiate and burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 just prior to the service in the funeral home. Flowers are being accepted; however, the family suggests that memorials be made to 4KIDS of South Florida, 827 South State Road 7 North, Lauderdale, Florida 33068.
She was the daughter of Nancy Alleva of Ocean Ridge, Florida and Dennis Duncan on McDonough, Georgia.
Survivors include her son, Liam Boyd Tyre of Waupaca, WI; mother and step-father, Nancy and Frank Alleva of Ocean Ridge, Florida; father and step-mother, Dennis and Debbie Duncan of McDonough, Georgia; grandmother, Mildred Jean Dearman and Donnie LeNgyel, of Dewy Rose; and half-brothers, Eric Duncan and Zachery Duncan, both of USMC Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rosa Goss
Ms. Rosa Goss, age 84, of Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2008.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12noon from the Hartwell First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cedar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include he children, James Goss, Claude Goss Jr., Terrell Goss, Kenneth Goss, Fredrick Goss, Felton Goss, Dwight Goss, Emma Clinkscales, Julia Burch, Patricia Harrison and Carolyn McClendon; 30 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home in Hartwell has charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12noon from the Hartwell First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cedar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include he children, James Goss, Claude Goss Jr., Terrell Goss, Kenneth Goss, Fredrick Goss, Felton Goss, Dwight Goss, Emma Clinkscales, Julia Burch, Patricia Harrison and Carolyn McClendon; 30 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home in Hartwell has charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Barton
Mrs. Marjorie E. Barton, age 93, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law, passed away October 18, 2009.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:30pm from Evergreen Cemetery in Athens. Rev. Ken Whitfield will officiate and interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 10-11 just prior to the service in Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Elberton First Baptist Church, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, Georgia 30635.
Mrs. Barton was born in Oglethorpe County to the late Raymond England and Julie Bray England. She was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church for over 20 years, and has been a resident at Spring Valley Nursing Home for the last 4 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Roscoe Barton, and a daughter, Martha Barton Rook of Charleston, SC.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill & Diana Barton of Marietta; four grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:30pm from Evergreen Cemetery in Athens. Rev. Ken Whitfield will officiate and interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 10-11 just prior to the service in Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Elberton First Baptist Church, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, Georgia 30635.
Mrs. Barton was born in Oglethorpe County to the late Raymond England and Julie Bray England. She was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church for over 20 years, and has been a resident at Spring Valley Nursing Home for the last 4 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Roscoe Barton, and a daughter, Martha Barton Rook of Charleston, SC.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill & Diana Barton of Marietta; four grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Allene Higginbotham
Mrs. Allene Marett Higginbotham, age 88, of 67 Hart Terrace, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 in Rainey Hospice House.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 2pm from Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Rev. Chris Wagoner will officiate and burial will follow. Memorials may be made to the Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621.
Born on November 27, 1920 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late William Inman Marett and Myrt Icie Welborn Marett. She was a graduate of Hartwell High School, Class of 1938 and Monroe A & M in Monroe GA. Allene was a retired cloth inspector from Newton Mills and a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, James Byron “Jim” Higginbotham; daughter Mary Jim Higginbotham; and a brother, Hugh Dallas Marett.
Survivors include her sisters, Martha Jo M. Carlton of Canon and Clara M. Young-Lance of Marion NC; 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 graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 2pm from Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Rev. Chris Wagoner will officiate and burial will follow. Memorials may be made to the Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621.
Born on November 27, 1920 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late William Inman Marett and Myrt Icie Welborn Marett. She was a graduate of Hartwell High School, Class of 1938 and Monroe A & M in Monroe GA. Allene was a retired cloth inspector from Newton Mills and a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, James Byron “Jim” Higginbotham; daughter Mary Jim Higginbotham; and a brother, Hugh Dallas Marett.
Survivors include her sisters, Martha Jo M. Carlton of Canon and Clara M. Young-Lance of Marion NC; 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.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Joe Nathan Harland
Mr. Joe Nathan Harland, age 52, of 1650 Nancy Hart School Road, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at his residence.
The funeral service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Mack's Funeral Home.
Mack's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Mack's Funeral Home.
Mack's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mickey Bowman
Mr. Mitchell Cline "Mickey" Bowman, age 54, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Rev. Dennis Duck will officiate and burial will follow in Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home.
Mr. Bowman was born in Greenville County, South Carolina, to Orion Elmer Bowman and Margaret LouEllen Newton Bowman. Mr. Bowman was employed with Prysmian Cables of Abbeville, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by cousin and best friend, Fred Hampton.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Thelma G. "Jet" Bowman of Elberton; children and children-in-law, Heather Bowman Harper, Tanna & Rodger Green, Blake & Jennifer Bowman, Michelle Willis, all of Elberton, Tara Manley of Abbeville, and Mikey Willis of Ware Shoals; grandchildren, Corey Price, Breanna Price, Chase Green, Landon Bowman, Alec Bowman, all of Elberton, Deanna Willis, Haley Willis, and Kearstin Willis, all of Greenwood; mother, Ellen Bowman of Elberton; six brothers; and many nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com or www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Rev. Dennis Duck will officiate and burial will follow in Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home.
Mr. Bowman was born in Greenville County, South Carolina, to Orion Elmer Bowman and Margaret LouEllen Newton Bowman. Mr. Bowman was employed with Prysmian Cables of Abbeville, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by cousin and best friend, Fred Hampton.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Thelma G. "Jet" Bowman of Elberton; children and children-in-law, Heather Bowman Harper, Tanna & Rodger Green, Blake & Jennifer Bowman, Michelle Willis, all of Elberton, Tara Manley of Abbeville, and Mikey Willis of Ware Shoals; grandchildren, Corey Price, Breanna Price, Chase Green, Landon Bowman, Alec Bowman, all of Elberton, Deanna Willis, Haley Willis, and Kearstin Willis, all of Greenwood; mother, Ellen Bowman of Elberton; six brothers; and many nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com or www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marshall Dixon
Mr. Frank Marshall Dixon, age 83, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009.The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 4pm from Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Revs. George Chamberse and Lacey Bowcock will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church sanctuary at 2pm to lie instate until the hour of service. The family will receive friends from 2-4 just prior to the service in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3680 Brad Dixon Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635.
Mr. Dixon was born in Elbert County to John Frank and Vonnie Ophelia Rice Dixon and was a lifelong resident of Elbert County. A former member of Eliam United Methodist Church, Mr. Dixon was a current member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church where he served as a lay speaker and Sunday School Superintendent. During World War II, he served as sergeant in the Third Army 90th Division 357th Infantry Company K in the European Theatre under General George S. Patton. Frank was a retired truck driver, a retired textile worker from Burlington Factory in Calhoun Falls, SC, and loved farming. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters, Janelle Oglesby, Lila Slar, and Mary Ellene Anderson; and one grandson, Brad Dixon.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Frances Childs Dixon of Elberton; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Bob Wheeler of Lilburn and Marsha and Bob Durham of Elberton; son and daughter-in-law, Monty and Rhonda Dixon of Elberton; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Verna and Thomas Dunn of Elberton; and brother and sister-in-law, Haynes and Joyce Dixon of Elberton.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Jacqulene Goralczyk
Mrs. Jacqulen Freumuller Goralczyk, age 44, of Pendergrass, passed away on October 12, 2009.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Spence will officiate and the body was cremated.
Mrs. Goralczyk was born on May 28, 1965 in Camden, NJ, a daughter to the late Margaret Rogan Freimuller and Mr. Luther Freimuller of Texas. She was employed by Arby’s in Commerce and was a member of Talmo Baptist Church.
Survivors including her father are her husband, Joseph Goralczyk; daughter, Jenna Goralczyk (of Elberton); sons, Jacob Goralczyk and Jeremy Goralczyk, all of Pendergrass, Ryan Reeseman, and Sean Reeseman, both of Georgia; brothers, Michael Freimuller, New Jersey and Steve Freimuller of Texas.
Please visit www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com to sign the online register.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Spence will officiate and the body was cremated.
Mrs. Goralczyk was born on May 28, 1965 in Camden, NJ, a daughter to the late Margaret Rogan Freimuller and Mr. Luther Freimuller of Texas. She was employed by Arby’s in Commerce and was a member of Talmo Baptist Church.
Survivors including her father are her husband, Joseph Goralczyk; daughter, Jenna Goralczyk (of Elberton); sons, Jacob Goralczyk and Jeremy Goralczyk, all of Pendergrass, Ryan Reeseman, and Sean Reeseman, both of Georgia; brothers, Michael Freimuller, New Jersey and Steve Freimuller of Texas.
Please visit www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com to sign the online register.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Elaine Rogers
Mrs. Elaine McLanahan Rogers, age 66, of 1234 Flagstone Road, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Deep Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Rogers; son, Michael Robert Rogers; and daughter, Jill Rogers.
Survivors include her daughter, Renee Moon; grandson, Tyler Moon; and special friend, Judy Adams.
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 Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 3pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Deep Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Rogers; son, Michael Robert Rogers; and daughter, Jill Rogers.
Survivors include her daughter, Renee Moon; grandson, Tyler Moon; and special friend, Judy Adams.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Frances Hudson
Mrs. Frances Bell Hudson, age 97, of 2358 Hudson Road, Elberton, widow of Albert R. Hudson, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11am from Fortsonia Community Cemetery. Rev. Connie Ivester will officiate. The family will be at the home of Donald and Elizabeth Hudson, 2368 Hudson Road, Elberton, and will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to T.J. & Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Georgia, 30634.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Henry A. Bell, Sr. and Marietta Dye Bell. She was a homemaker and a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Elizabeth Hudson, Sr. of Elberton; brother, Hubert J. Bell of Elberton; grandchildren, Shelia and Tex Findley, Donnie and Anita Hudson, and Billy and Donna Hudson; great-grandchildren, Chris and Wendy Hudson, Amanda and Justin Fortson, Wade Johnson, and Candice Johnson; and great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Hudson, Mattison Hudson, Will Fortson, and Charles Fortson.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11am from Fortsonia Community Cemetery. Rev. Connie Ivester will officiate. The family will be at the home of Donald and Elizabeth Hudson, 2368 Hudson Road, Elberton, and will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to T.J. & Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Georgia, 30634.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Henry A. Bell, Sr. and Marietta Dye Bell. She was a homemaker and a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Elizabeth Hudson, Sr. of Elberton; brother, Hubert J. Bell of Elberton; grandchildren, Shelia and Tex Findley, Donnie and Anita Hudson, and Billy and Donna Hudson; great-grandchildren, Chris and Wendy Hudson, Amanda and Justin Fortson, Wade Johnson, and Candice Johnson; and great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Hudson, Mattison Hudson, Will Fortson, and Charles Fortson.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky Wallace
Mr. Ricky David Wallace, age 56, of 2087 Athens Highway, Elberton, husband of Louise Ann Floyd Wallace, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Lonnie Bennett will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 2087 Athens Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends Saturday from 11-1 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry Stowers, Jerry Eaton, Rob Starrett, Sanford Cole, Harold Hill, Joe Brown, Clint McCannon, and Kevin McCannon.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son of the late Noble David Wallace and Mary Starrett Wallace. He was a member of the Hartwell Church of God, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and was retired from the Georgia Army National Guard with 21 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of the hoe, Louise Ann Floyd Wallace; daughter, Kellee McGowan of Elberton; son, Michael Wallace of Greenwood, SC; sisters, Mary Jane Gordon of Madison and Debra Picard of Hartwell; and two grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Ricky David Wallace.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Lonnie Bennett will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 2087 Athens Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends Saturday from 11-1 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Terry Stowers, Jerry Eaton, Rob Starrett, Sanford Cole, Harold Hill, Joe Brown, Clint McCannon, and Kevin McCannon.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son of the late Noble David Wallace and Mary Starrett Wallace. He was a member of the Hartwell Church of God, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and was retired from the Georgia Army National Guard with 21 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of the hoe, Louise Ann Floyd Wallace; daughter, Kellee McGowan of Elberton; son, Michael Wallace of Greenwood, SC; sisters, Mary Jane Gordon of Madison and Debra Picard of Hartwell; and two grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Ricky David Wallace.
Rachel Worley
Mrs. Rachel Viola Johnson Worley, age 87, of Elberton passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in Elbert Memorial Hospital.The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Revs. Douglas Huff, Virgil Manning, and Shane Cox will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-3 just prior to the service in the funeral home on Thursday.
Born on November 23, 1921 in Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late James William Johnson and Allie Jones Johnson. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and lifelong resident of Elberton. Mrs. Worley is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William LaFayette Worley.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette & William Boswell of Elberton, Laverne & Bobby Payton of Elberton, and Norma Faye & Larry Garrett of Royston; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Frank & Mabel Johnson of Elberton.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rachel V. Worley.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Gregory Allen Harris
Gregory Allen Harris, age 38, of Colbert, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11am from the Washington First United Methodist Church. Revs. Gale Seibert, Bill Coady, and Jim Haralson will officiate and burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 in Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, or to the Madison County Food Bank.
Mr. Harris was born at the U. S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and later attended Athens Technical College. He was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Colbert. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Foster and Anne Harris, of Washington, and by his paternal great grandparents, Foster and Vera Harris, who were from Carrollton.
Survivors include his parents, Allen and Faye Harris, of Colbert; maternal grandmother, Videll Davis, of Athens; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Davis and Milodean Davis, of Hinesville; and one uncle, Edward Harris, of Marietta.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11am from the Washington First United Methodist Church. Revs. Gale Seibert, Bill Coady, and Jim Haralson will officiate and burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 in Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, or to the Madison County Food Bank.
Mr. Harris was born at the U. S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and later attended Athens Technical College. He was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Colbert. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Foster and Anne Harris, of Washington, and by his paternal great grandparents, Foster and Vera Harris, who were from Carrollton.
Survivors include his parents, Allen and Faye Harris, of Colbert; maternal grandmother, Videll Davis, of Athens; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Davis and Milodean Davis, of Hinesville; and one uncle, Edward Harris, of Marietta.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.
Rufus Sosby
Mr. Rufus Mitchell Sosby, Sr., age 66, of 336 Ankerich Road, Bowersville passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Thusday, October 16, 2009 at 2pm from the Price Chapel Church of God. Revs. Johnny Stowe and Rodney Allen will officiate. Mr. Wesley Allen, along with the Military, will officiate the graveside service that will follow the funeral in Lavonia City Cemetery. The family is at the home of David and Carol Bowen, 153 Kelley Road, Hartwell and will receive friends from 6-9 Wednesday evening in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Price Chapel Church of God Youth Fund, 45 Price Chapel Road, Lavonia, GA 30553.
Born on November 22, 1942 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late John York Sosby and Lillie Mae White Sosby. He was a member of Price Chapel Church of God and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Sosby is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mitchell Sosby, Jr; and a sister, Carolyn Sorrells.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Millwood Sosby of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and David Beck of Bowersville and Carol and David Bowen of Hartwell; sister, Mrs. Furman Barbara Reese of Oakway, SC: grandchildren, Kayla and her husband Jacob Floyd, Johnathan Beck and Cody Trent; step-grandchildren, Jonathan Bowen and Lenay Glover; and one step-great-grandchild, Gavin Glover.
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 Thusday, October 16, 2009 at 2pm from the Price Chapel Church of God. Revs. Johnny Stowe and Rodney Allen will officiate. Mr. Wesley Allen, along with the Military, will officiate the graveside service that will follow the funeral in Lavonia City Cemetery. The family is at the home of David and Carol Bowen, 153 Kelley Road, Hartwell and will receive friends from 6-9 Wednesday evening in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Price Chapel Church of God Youth Fund, 45 Price Chapel Road, Lavonia, GA 30553.
Born on November 22, 1942 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late John York Sosby and Lillie Mae White Sosby. He was a member of Price Chapel Church of God and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Sosby is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mitchell Sosby, Jr; and a sister, Carolyn Sorrells.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Millwood Sosby of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and David Beck of Bowersville and Carol and David Bowen of Hartwell; sister, Mrs. Furman Barbara Reese of Oakway, SC: grandchildren, Kayla and her husband Jacob Floyd, Johnathan Beck and Cody Trent; step-grandchildren, Jonathan Bowen and Lenay Glover; and one step-great-grandchild, Gavin Glover.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Gary Sanders, Sr.
Mr. Gary Sanders, Sr., age 68, a man of God and hardworking Hart County Native, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 in his home.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Wesley Dove 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 6-8 Saturday evening. The family is at the home and requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Radio Bible Hour, P.O. Box 99, Newport, TN, 37822-0099.
Born on March 26, 1941 in Hart County, he was a son of the late Cleo and Mozelle Sanders Sanders. Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church for several years, Mr. Sanders was recently a guest preacher at local revivals and churches. Gary considered sharing the Word of God with others as his greatest accomplishment in life. In addition to being an ordained minister, Mr. Sanders worked for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, Dow Bodische, Winn-Dixie, and Wal-Mart. While at Monroe, he coached and led the softball team to many victories, titles, and trophies over the years. After 27 years of service, Gary retired from Winn-Dixie and most recently was awarded employee of the month of April and celebrated 15 years with the Hartwell Wal-Mart. Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Sanders Smith and Susan Sanders Moore; and brothers, Broughton Sanders and Stanley Sanders.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Seymour Sanders of the home; children, John Anthony Sanders of Atlanta, Gary Sanders, Jr. of Hartwell, Amy Sanders Cunningham and her husband James of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole, Katlyn Miranda, and Elizabeth Jane Sanders, Grant Snyder, Claire Celesta, and Benjamin Hans Cunningham; brothers, Collier Sanders of Griffin, Hollis Sanders of Grayson, Dennis Sanders of Hartwell, and Terry Sanders of Arkansas.
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, October 18, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Wesley Dove 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 6-8 Saturday evening. The family is at the home and requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Radio Bible Hour, P.O. Box 99, Newport, TN, 37822-0099.
Born on March 26, 1941 in Hart County, he was a son of the late Cleo and Mozelle Sanders Sanders. Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church for several years, Mr. Sanders was recently a guest preacher at local revivals and churches. Gary considered sharing the Word of God with others as his greatest accomplishment in life. In addition to being an ordained minister, Mr. Sanders worked for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, Dow Bodische, Winn-Dixie, and Wal-Mart. While at Monroe, he coached and led the softball team to many victories, titles, and trophies over the years. After 27 years of service, Gary retired from Winn-Dixie and most recently was awarded employee of the month of April and celebrated 15 years with the Hartwell Wal-Mart. Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Sanders Smith and Susan Sanders Moore; and brothers, Broughton Sanders and Stanley Sanders.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Seymour Sanders of the home; children, John Anthony Sanders of Atlanta, Gary Sanders, Jr. of Hartwell, Amy Sanders Cunningham and her husband James of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole, Katlyn Miranda, and Elizabeth Jane Sanders, Grant Snyder, Claire Celesta, and Benjamin Hans Cunningham; brothers, Collier Sanders of Griffin, Hollis Sanders of Grayson, Dennis Sanders of Hartwell, and Terry Sanders of Arkansas.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Robert Theis
Mr. Robert L. Theis, age 84, of Washington, passed away on October 9, 2009 in Wills Memorial Hospital. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11am from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Chris Williamson will serve as Celebrant. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church
He was a native of Hastings, Nebraska, the son of the late Frank and Hattie Gilsdorf Theis. Mr. Theis was a retired Management Analyst for the U.S. Government and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He is preceded in death by a brother, Donald Theis.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Theis; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald & Patti Theis, of Lincoln, NE; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie & Richard Seitner, of Omaha, NE, Vicki & Thomas Mulherin, of Evans and Torri &Mike Gulledge, of Dothan, AL; two brothers, James F. Theis, Topeka, KS and Francis Theis, Hastings, NE; five sisters, Mary Marian, St. Louis, MO, Jeanne Brusnahan, Lincoln, NE, Delores Gibbs, Burlingame, CA, Alice Pumulia, Omaha, NE, Day Everett, Bellevue, NE; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Eleanor Walton
Mrs. Eleanor Williams Walton, age 83, of Washington, passed away on October 6, 2009 in Medical College of Georgia. The graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 2pm from Resthaven Cemetery. Rev. Gale Seibert will officiate and Tommy Walton, Jeremy Walton, David Walton, Nick Walton, Dan Allen, and Dwayne Slaton will serve as pallbearers
She was a native of Breckenridge Kentucky, the daughter of the late S. W. Williams and Lura Butler Williams. Mrs. Walton had worked at Almar and was also a Teacher’s Aide, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Washington.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Walton; four sons, Michael Walton and wife, Johanna of Warner Robins, Shelby Walton and wife, Betty, of Lincolnton, James Walton of Washington and Brian Walton and wife, Becky of Appling; one sister, Jeanetta Drain, Hudson, Kentucky; one brother, L.K. Williams, Buckingham, Virginia; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8p.m. at Hopkins Funeral Home.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Claudine Balchin
Ms. Claudine Balchin, 87, of 101 Allis Avenue, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Hospice of the Upstate, Anderson.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of Harley Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Evans will officiate and burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chad Dickerson, Ricky Burton, Mark Maddox, Scottie McCraken, Blake Crocker, Brent Crocker, and Cruz Dickerson. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835
Born in Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Mattie Chandler Balchin. She was retired from Greenwood Mills, Ninety Six Plant and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Ellen Morris of Elberton; son, Paul & Jannie Anderson of Iva; two sisters, Martha Miner of Abbevile and Sue Bailey of Elberton; ten grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister, Louise Anderson; and brothers, T.O, Bud, J.E., Charlie, and Jack Balchin.
Please visit www.harleyfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The Harley Funeral Home, Greenwood, is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of Harley Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Evans will officiate and burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chad Dickerson, Ricky Burton, Mark Maddox, Scottie McCraken, Blake Crocker, Brent Crocker, and Cruz Dickerson. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835
Born in Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Mattie Chandler Balchin. She was retired from Greenwood Mills, Ninety Six Plant and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Ellen Morris of Elberton; son, Paul & Jannie Anderson of Iva; two sisters, Martha Miner of Abbevile and Sue Bailey of Elberton; ten grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister, Louise Anderson; and brothers, T.O, Bud, J.E., Charlie, and Jack Balchin.
Please visit www.harleyfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
The Harley Funeral Home, Greenwood, is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
James Thatcher
Mr. James Charles Thatcher, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10am from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 Friday evening in Hicks Funeral Home.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Virgina Thatcher; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Lama Pullian, Tammy Bennett, Teresa Weaver, and Tracy and Terry Harris; and grandchildren, Tony and Tonya Pullian, Joshua and Amanda Bennetty, Kendra, Kristen, and Nick Crawford, Erica Rice, and Kelsey Harris. A number of friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10am from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 Friday evening in Hicks Funeral Home.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Virgina Thatcher; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Lama Pullian, Tammy Bennett, Teresa Weaver, and Tracy and Terry Harris; and grandchildren, Tony and Tonya Pullian, Joshua and Amanda Bennetty, Kendra, Kristen, and Nick Crawford, Erica Rice, and Kelsey Harris. A number of friends and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Debbie Moore
Miss Deborah Jean “Debbie” Moore, age 54, 6125 Hwy 106 S, of Hull, formerly of Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Herman Nation will officiate; the body was cremated. The family is at the home of Pam Wilson, 185, Hartwell, and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. The family has requested that flowers please be omitted and memorials may be made to Word of Life Church, 615 West Second Avenue, PO Box 1189 Colbert, Georgia 30628.
Born March 6, 1955 in Anderson County, SC, she is the daughter of Milton Moore and Annie Ruth Harrington Moore of Iva, SC. She was a member of Word of Life Church, Colbert. Miss Moore is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Lucy Mae Moore
Survivors include her parents, Milton & Annie Ruth Harrington Moore of Iva; brother and sister-in-law, Sammy & Lora Moore of Starr; sister, Pam Wilson of Hartwell; maternal grandmother, Mary Harrington of Iva; four nieces; and six nephews.
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Herman Nation will officiate; the body was cremated. The family is at the home of Pam Wilson, 185, Hartwell, and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. The family has requested that flowers please be omitted and memorials may be made to Word of Life Church, 615 West Second Avenue, PO Box 1189 Colbert, Georgia 30628.
Born March 6, 1955 in Anderson County, SC, she is the daughter of Milton Moore and Annie Ruth Harrington Moore of Iva, SC. She was a member of Word of Life Church, Colbert. Miss Moore is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Lucy Mae Moore
Survivors include her parents, Milton & Annie Ruth Harrington Moore of Iva; brother and sister-in-law, Sammy & Lora Moore of Starr; sister, Pam Wilson of Hartwell; maternal grandmother, Mary Harrington of Iva; four nieces; and six nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Joe Hulme
Mr. Joe E. Hulme, age 93, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in a Panama City Beach nursing facility.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 10am from Elmhurst Cemetery.
Please visit www.kentforestlawn.com to sign the online register.
The Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City Beach, is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 10am from Elmhurst Cemetery.
Please visit www.kentforestlawn.com to sign the online register.
The Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City Beach, is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Crystal Johnson
Miss Crystal Ann Johnson, age 13, of 680 Old Highway 29, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Florence, SC.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 4pm from the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Revs. Tommy Cleveland and Harry Warren 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 6-9pm Friday night. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Johnson Family Memorial Fund, c/o Oak Bower Baptist Church Building Fund, 1589 Old Highway 29, Hartwell, Georgia, 30643.
Born on August 2, 1996 in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of Angela “Angie” Carnes Whitfield and Steven of Hartwell; Vickie Wicker Johnson of Hartwell, and the late Curtis Lee “Curt” Johnson. She was an 8th grade student at Hart County Middle School, member of FFA and she loved to draw. Crystal was also a member of Oak Bower Baptist Church, the choir and the Awana program. She is preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Thomas and Betty Whitfield, Martha Kesler Carnes; and great-grandparents, Roy and Ernestine McCurley.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Angela Carnes "Angie" and Steven Whitfiled of Hartwell; stepmother, Vickie Wicker Johnson of Hartwell; brother, Cody Johnson of Hartwell; sister, Abbey Johnson of Hartwell; paternal grandparents, Dillard and Janice Lee and Kenneth and Shirley Johnson; maternal grandparents, Travis and Linda Carnes and Kerry and Jenny Wicker, all of Hartwell; and paternal great-grandparents, Russell and Jane Johnson of Elberton and Ann Williford of Lavonia.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Curt Johnson
Mr. Curtis Lee "Curt" Johnson, age 36, of 680 Old Highway 29, Hartwell passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Florence, SC.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 4pm from the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Revs. Tommy Cleveland and Harry Warren 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 6-9pm Friday night. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Johnson Family Memorial Fund, c/o Oak Bower Baptist Church Building Fund, 1589 Old Highway 29, Hartwell, Georgia, 30643.
Born on June 4, 1973 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Kenneth Johnson and his wife Shirley and Janice Lee and her husband Dillard, all of Hartwell. He was a sales manager for Tri-State Distributors, Royston GA. Curt had a great love for his God and Family and was a member of the Oak Bower Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Awana teacher and a member of the choir. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Ann Johnson and maternal grandparents, Roy and Ernestine McCurley
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Wicker Johnson of the home; a son, Cody Johnson of the home; a daughter, Abbey Johnson of the home; father and stepmother, Kenneth & Shirley Johnson; mother and stepfather, Janice & Dillard Lee, of Hartwell; brother, Marc Johnson of Townville, SC; and paternal grandparents, Russell and Jane Johnson of Elberton, and Ann Williford of Lavonia.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
DeLeon Denard
Mr. DeLeon Denard, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Wills Memorial Hospital.The graveside service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11am from the Resthaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30an just prior to the service in Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Born on April 29, 1930 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late O.A. Denard, Sr. and Amanda Matthews Denard. Having lived in Wilkes County most of his life, he was a cattle farmer and loved gardening. Mr. Denard retired from Pet Milk, Inc. in 1987 as a Production Manager. Later working for Denard & Moore Construction Company, DeLeon was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Bufford.
Survivors include his wife, Mary S. Denard; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry & Wilma Denard and Brian & Renee` Denard; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra & Bill Lockwood and Karen & Roy Mcgee; brothers and sisters-in-law, O.A. (Jerry) Denard, Jr., Darden & Louise Denard, ad Robert Ray & Iris Denard; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sybil & Milton Denard, Barbara Kester, Katrina & Carol Weber, and June (James) Baston; nine grandchildren; and nice great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Freda Fontenot
Mrs. Freda Greenway Fontenot, age 88, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 in Ashton Hall Senior Living.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Smith will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service on Sunday in the funeral home. Flowers WILL NOT be accepted and memorials may be made to Ashton Hall Senior Living, 1155 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045.
She was a daughter of the late Will Greenway and Ruby Bond Greenway.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Olin Craven; sister, Jackie Bond; three grandsons; and six 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 Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Smith will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1-2 just prior to the service on Sunday in the funeral home. Flowers WILL NOT be accepted and memorials may be made to Ashton Hall Senior Living, 1155 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045.
She was a daughter of the late Will Greenway and Ruby Bond Greenway.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Olin Craven; sister, Jackie Bond; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Fleming
Mr. Harold Fleming, age 67, of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Norman Grove CME Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 Saturday night in Mack's Funeral Home.
Survivors include wife, Geraldine Fleming; children, Daphne Hughes, Jennifer Walker and Sabrina Walker; brothers, Rondle Fleming, James Fleming, Marshall Fleming, Edward Fleming and Ellis Jones; sisters, Sarah Calhoun and Audrey Hunley; and four grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, has charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Norman Grove CME Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 Saturday night in Mack's Funeral Home.
Survivors include wife, Geraldine Fleming; children, Daphne Hughes, Jennifer Walker and Sabrina Walker; brothers, Rondle Fleming, James Fleming, Marshall Fleming, Edward Fleming and Ellis Jones; sisters, Sarah Calhoun and Audrey Hunley; and four grandchildren.
Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, has charge of arrangements.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Faye McGaha
Mrs. Dora “Faye” McInvale McGaha, age 69, of 365 Cedar Lane, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 in Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Dr. R. Allen Stewart 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 from 6-8 on Thursday evening. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born on October 17, 1939 in Thomaston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Norman McInvale and Ethel McInvale. She was a homemaker, a former Stewardess for Delta Airlines, and one of the first to qualify for Jet Aircraft. She was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James H. "Jim" McGaha of Hartwell; son, Dr. Phillip McGaha of Charleston, SC; daughter, Maria McGaha of Smyrna; brother, Kenny McInvale of Thomaston; and four grandchildren, Ellen, James, Anna, and Ethan McGaha.
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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